Type A 420 - Sewing machine NECCHI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Sewing Machine
Brand	Necchi
Model	Type A 420
Dimensions (approx)	40 x 18 x 30 cm (15.7 x 7.1 x 11.8 in)
Weight (approx)	8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Power Supply	120-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	100 W
Stitch Types	Straight, Zigzag, Decorative
Stitch Length	Adjustable, up to 4 mm
Stitch Width	Adjustable, up to 5 mm
Needle System	130/705H, Universal
Bobbin Type	Class 15, drop-in
Max Sewing Speed	1000 stitches/min
Presser Foot Lift	Manual, up to 6 mm
Feed Dogs	7-tooth, drop optional
Lighting	Built-in LED lamp
Maintenance	Regular cleaning and oiling recommended
Safety Features	Power switch, needle guard, finger guard
Spare Parts Availability	Online and authorized dealers
Warranty (standard)	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - Type A 420 NECCHI

How do I thread the Necchi Type A 420 sewing machine?

Follow the threading diagram on the machine. Raise the presser foot, place spool on pin, guide thread through tension discs, take-up lever, and needle eye. Use the threading guides indicated.

How do I wind the bobbin?

Place bobbin on bobbin winder, thread through the tension disk, push winder pin to engage, then press the foot pedal. The bobbin will stop automatically when full.

What type of needle does the Necchi Type A 420 use?

It uses standard 130/705H needles (often called 'domestic' needles) with a flat shank. Size 80/12 or 90/14 are common for general sewing.

How do I adjust the stitch length and width?

Stitch length is adjusted via a dial on the front (typically 0-4). Stitch width is controlled by a separate knob for zigzag. Refer to the stitch selection guide on the machine.

Why is the machine skipping stitches?

Common causes: bent or dull needle, incorrect needle size, improper threading, or tension issues. Try replacing the needle, rethreading, and adjusting thread tension.

How do I clean and oil my Necchi sewing machine?

Unplug the machine. Remove the needle plate and bobbin case. Use a lint brush to clean dust. Apply sewing machine oil to the hook assembly and specified points. Wipe excess.

What is the maximum sewing speed?

The maximum speed is about 1000 stitches per minute. It's a controllable speed with the foot pedal, so you can sew slowly or fast.

Can I sew through thick fabrics like denim or leather?

Yes, but use a heavier needle (size 100/16 or 110/18) and adjust tension. For leather, consider a leather needle and Teflon foot. Sew slowly.

How do I troubleshoot tension problems?

Check threading, upper tension dial setting, bobbin tension. The upper thread should pull evenly. Use a tension test on scrap fabric. Adjust bobbin tension if needed via the screw on bobbin case.

Where can I find spare parts or accessories?

Spare parts like bobbins, needles, presser feet are available online at sewing stores or directly from Necchi dealers. The manual lists part numbers.

USER MANUAL Type A 420 NECCHI

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This sewing machine is intended for household use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using a 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:

Never leave unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

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

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.

2. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine 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 sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

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

6. Do not use out doors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position (symbol O), then remove plug from outlet.

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

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

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12.Do not use bent needles.

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

1. Switch the sewing machine off (symbol 0) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot.

2. 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.

3. Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to

CONTENTS

MAIN PARTS 2 CONTROL PANEL 3
CONNECTING THE MACHINE .... 4 FOOT CONTROLLER.... 4
ACCESSORIES 5 DUST COVER 5
EXTENSION TABLE 6 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 6
INSERTING THE NEEDLE 7
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE . 7
-TYPE A- FUNCTION OF EACH PART ..... 8 -TYPE B, C- FUNCTION OF EACH PART10 -TYPE A-
TO SELECT A UTILITY PATTERN...... 12
-TYPE B- TO SELECT A UTILITY PATTERN...... 14 -TYPE C-
TO SELECT A PATTERN 16
BOBBIN SETTING 20
THREADING THE MACHINE 22
STARTING TO SEW 24 -TYPE A- THREAD TENSION 27
-TYPE B, C- ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSIONS . 28
STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING 29
ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING 30
MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG 30
FREE ARM SEWING 30
OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKING ...... 31
BLIND HEM STITCHING 32
ELASTIC STITCH SEWING.... 33

SCALLOP STITCH.... 33
INSERTING ZIPPERS
CENTERED INSERTION 34
LAPPED INSERTION 35
BUTTONHOLE SEWING 36
-TYPE A ONLY- BOUND BUTTONHOLE 38
SEWING ON BUTTONS 40
QUILTING 42
HAND LOOK QUILTING STITCH 43
UTILITY DECORATIVE STITCHES...... 43
-TYPE A-
DECORATIVE AND LETTER STITCH
SEWING 44
-TYPE B-
DECORATIVE AND LETTER STITCH
SEWING....47
APPLIQUE 50
PATCH WORK 50
TWIN NEEDLE SEWING 51
AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK / DARNING ..... 52
-TYPE A ONLY-NARROW HEMMING ... 53
-TYPE A ONLY-CORDING 53
-TYPE A ONLY- DARNING/FREE-HAND
EMBROIDERY 54
-TYPE A, C ONLY- EYELET 55
ADJUSTING THE FORWARD AND
REVERSE STITCHES 55
MAINTENANCE 56
HELPFUL HINT 57
-TYPE A, B - PATTERN CHART ..... 58

MAIN PARTS

1. Light Cover

2.-TYPE A-

Thread Cutter Button

-Type B.C

Needle Up-Down Button

1. Speed Control Button

2. -TYPE

Needle Up-Down/Slow

Button

-TYPE B.C-

Slow Button

1. Reverse Button

2. Start/Stop Button

3. Extension Table

4. Top Cover

5. Hand Wheel

6. Control Panel

7. Thread Cutter

8. Buttonhole Lever

9. Needle Threader

10. Needle Threader Lever

11. Presser Foot Thumb So

12. Presser Foot Holder

13. Presser Foot

14. Fabric Feed Dogs

15. Needle Plate

16. Needle Clamp Screw

17. Needle Bar Thread Guide

18. Needle

19. Bobbin Cover

20. Bobbin Cover Latch

21. Thread Take-Up Lever

(Inside)

26.-TYPE B,C-

Thread Tension Regulator

1. Thread Guide Plate

2. Spool Pin

3. Spool Cap

4. Bobbin Winder Thread

Guide

1. Felt Washer

32.-TYPE A, B-

L. C. D. Contrast Control

1. Bobbin Winder Shaft

2. Bobbin Winder Stop

3. Thread Cutter

4. Presser Foot Lifter

CONTROL PANEL

-TYPE A-

1. Liquid Crystal Display (L. C. D.)
2. Twin Needle Button
3. Tack Button
4. Read Button
5. Up-Down Buttons
6. Tab Buttons
7. Decorative Stitch Button
8. Letter Stitch Button
9. OK Button
10. Clear Button
11. Cursor Buttons
12. Utility Stitch Button
13. Straight Stitch Button

-TYPE B-

1. Liquid Crystal Display (L. C. D.)
2. Twin Needle Button
3. Tack Button
4. Read Button
5. Up-Down Buttons
6. Length / Width Button
7. Straight Stitch Button
8. Zigzag Stitch Button

9. OK Button

10. Clear Button

11. Cursor Buttons

12. Utility Stitch Button
13. Decorative Stitch Button
14. Letter Stitch Button

-TYPE C-

1. Monitor Window
2. Jump Button
3. Twin Needle Button
4. Straight Stitch Button
5. Zigzag Stitch Button
6. Buttonhole Button
7. Stitch Number Indicator
8. Stitch Mode Indicator
9. Tack Stitch Indicator

CONNECTING THE MACHINE

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock.

Never leave unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before maintenance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

1. Place machine on stable table.
2. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.
3. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.
4. Turn on the power switch.
5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned on.
6. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position (symbol O), then remove plug from outlet.

FOOT CONTROLLER

Use of foot controller will permit control of start, stop and speed with your foot.

When the foot controller is connected, start/stop button will be disactivated. (See page 8, 10)

1. Turn off the power switch. (symbol 0)
2. Push foot controller plug into the jack on machine.
3. Place foot controller at your feet.
4. Turn on the power switch.
5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned on.
6. The harder you press the foot controller, the faster the machine will sew. The machine will stop when foot controller is released.

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

1. Turn off the power when connecting the foot controller to the machine

ACCESSORIES

Accessories are provided in the accessory case.

(See next page, [EXTENSION TABLE])

1. Needle Pack
2. 4 Bobbins (1 is in the machine)
3. Seam Ripper
4. Brush
5. Extra Spool Pin
6. Felt
7. Screw Driver
8. Thread Cap (On the machine when delivered)
9. Driver for Needle Plate
10. Overcasting Foot (C)
11. Blind Foot (D)
12. Zipper Foot (E)
13. Satin Foot (B)
14. Quilting Bar
15. Buttonhole Foot
16. Regular Foot (A) (On machine when delivered)

-TYPE A & B-

1. Button Sewing Foot

-TYPE A-

1. Straight Stitch / Quilting Foot
2. Narrow Hemming Foot
3. Cording Foot
4. Darning Embroidery Foot

DUST COVER

Cover the machine with dust cover when it is not to be used.

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EXTENSION TABLE.

a. REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE Hook your finger to the left bottom side of extension table and slide it to the left. To attach, insert to the right.
b. OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE Hook your finger to the this side of accessory case and pull toward you.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT \_\_\_\_

The presser foot must be changed according to the stitch you sew, or work you do.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

Turn off the power switch before you change the presser foot.

A. Changing the presser foot

1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point.
2. Raise the presser foot lifter.
3. Remove the presser foot by pushing the presser foot release lever toward you.
4. Place desired foot with its pin directly under the slot in pressor foot holder.
5. Lower the presser foot lifting lever and the presser foot will snap into place.

B. Removing the presser foot holder

When cleaning around the feed dog or attaching extra foot (option), you may remove the presser foot holder.
1. Remove the presser foot.
2. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw and remove the presser foot holder.
2. To replace the holder, pull up the holder

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INSERTING THE NEEDLE \_

Select a needle of the right type and size for the fabric to be sewn.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

Turn off the power before removing the needle.

1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the flat side to the back and push it up as far as it will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
   a. Do not use the bent or blunt needle. Place needle on a flat plate and check straightness.

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be sewn.

Type of Fabric	Thread Size	Needle Size
Light Weight - thin georgette, organdy, voile, taffeta, silk, etc.	Ctn #80 -100Silk 60 - 80Syn 80 -100	9/70-11/80
Medium Weight - gingham, pique, linen, cotton, satin, thin corduroy, velvet	Ctn 50 - 80Silk 50Syn 50 - 80	11/80-14/90
Heavy Weight - gabardine, tweed, denim, corduroy	Ctn 40 - 50Silk 50Syn 50 - 60	14/90-16/100

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- TYPE A

FUNCTION OF EACH PART

A. START/STOP BUTTON

The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at start of sewing.

MONITOR LAMP

Green Light "ON" Ready to sew or bobbin winding.

Red Light "ON" Presser foot is not in down position or buttonhole lever is not lowered. If the red light is on, the machine will not start even when start/stop button is pressed.

Note:

When the foot controller is connected, start/stop button will be deactivated.

B. REVERSE BUTTON

The machine will continue to sew in reverse at low speed while this button is pressed and stop when this button is released.

Note:

When the foot controller is connected, machine will sew in reverse (at low speed) while this button is pressed. When released, machine will sew forward.

C. NEEDLE UP-DOWN / SLOW BUTTON

While NOT sewing, needle position will be changed up or down by pressing this button. While sewing, by pressing this button, machine will sew in slow speed. Pressing this button again, the speed will return.

D. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON

The machine will sew faster when the button is slid to the right, and sew slower when button is slid to the left.

Note:

When the foot controller is connected, this button limit the maximum speed.

E. THREAD CUTTER BUTTON

Press this button after sewing to cut the upper and bobbin threads.

The machine will cut both threads automatically.

CAUTION

1. Do not press this button when there is no fabric in the machine or no need to cut the threads. The thread may tangle, resulting in damage.
2. Do not use this button when cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other speciality threads.

In this case, use the thread cutter (H)

F. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER

The presser foot is lifted up or down by this lever.

Note: Machine will not start when the pressor foot is lifted. (Except for bobbin winding)

G. DROP FEED LEVER

The fabric feed dogs project up through the needle plate, directly below the presser foot.

Their function is to move the fabric being sewn. The drop feed lever controls the fabric feed dogs.

For ordinary sewing, move the lever to the right. This raises feed dogs to their highest position. For most sewing, the lever should be in this position.

For darning or free motion embroidery or whenever fabric is to be moved by hand, move the lever to the left to lower the fabric feed dogs.

H. THREAD CUTTER

Use this cutter if the thread cutter button is not used.
1. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and threads backward after sewing.
2. Hook the threads to the thread cutter from back to front.
3. Pull fabric and cut threads.

I. TOP COVER

To open the top cover lift up the right side

- TYPE B, C

FUNCTION OF EACH PART

A. START/STOP BUTTON

The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at start of sewing.

MONITOR LAMP

Green Light "ON" Ready to sew or bobbin winding.

Red Light "ON" Presser foot is not in down position or buttonhole lever is not lowered. If the red light is on, the machine will not start even when start/stop button is pressed.

Note:

When the foot controller is connected, start/stop button will be disactivated.

B. REVERSE BUTTON

The machine will continue to sew in reverse at low speed while this button is pressed and stop when this button is released.

Note:

When the foot controller is connected, machine will sew in reverse (at low speed) while this button is pressed. When released, machine will sew forward.

C. SLOW BUTTON

While sewing, by pressing this button, machine will sew in slow speed. Pressing this button again, the speed will return.

D. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON

The machine will sew faster when the button is slid to the right, and sew slower when button is slid to the left.

Note:

When the foot controller is connected, this button limit the maximum speed.

E. NEEDLE UP-DOWN BUTTON

Needle stop position will be changed up or down by pressing this button.

F. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER

The presser foot is lifted up or down by this lever.

Note: Machine will not start when the presser foot is lifted. (Except for bobbin winding)

G. DROP FEED LEVER

The fabric feed dogs project up through the needle plate, directly below the presser foot. Their function is to move the fabric being sewn. The drop feed lever controls the fabric feed dogs.

For ordinary sewing, move the lever to the right. This raises feed dogs to their highest position. For most sewing, the lever should be in this position.

For darning or free motion embroidery or whenever fabric is to be moved by hand, move the lever to the left to lower the fabric feed dogs.

H. THREAD CUTTER

After sewing, you can cut threads using the teread cutter.

1. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and threads backward after sewing.

2. Hook the threads to the thread cutter from back to front.

3. Pull fabric and cut threads.

I. TOP COVER

To open the top cover, lift up the right side of cover.

- TYPE A

TO SELECT A UTILITY PATTERN

This machine has 52 utility patterns

These patterns are separated into 4 groups. (See page 58 or inside of the top cover [PATTERN CHART].)

When you turn on the machine, straight stitch will be selected and indicated on the L. C. D..

A. CONTRAST OF THE L.C.D

The contrast of the L.C.D is adjusted by turning the L.C.D. contrast control dial.

B. STRAIGHT STITCH BUTTON

Whenever you can select straight stitch directly by pressing the straight stitch button.

C. TO SELECT A UTILITY PATTERN

1. Press the utility stitch button.
   First 5 patterns of utility stitch will appear on the L.C.D..
2. By pressing the tab (>) or (<) button, utility 4 groups will change incrementally or decrementally. Select a group you want to sew.
3. By pressing the up ( + > ) or down ( < < - ) button, 5 patterns will change incrementally or decrementally. Press these buttons until desired pattern will appear.
4. Press the cursor (>) or (<) button to highlight the pattern you desire. Note:

When the most right or left side pattern is highlighted, by pressing the cursor (>) or (<) button, next or previous 5 patterns of its group will appear.

1. Press the OK button. The L.C.D. screen will indicate the

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D. INFORMATIONS OF SELECTED PATTERN

When pattern is selected, L.C.D. will indicate following informations.

a. Stitch Pattern

b. Pattern Number

c. Suitable Presser Foot

Indicated presser foot is one of suggested foot for normal sewing. You can use other presser foot according to the purpose of sewing described in this booklet.

d. Stitch Length and Width

By pressing the tub buttons (e), these informations will change as follows.

f. Stitch Length

Preset stitch length is indicated as a highlighted number.

For shorter stitch length, press the down (<<-) button.

For longer stitch length, press the up (++>) button.

g. Stitch Width

Preset stitch width is indicated as a highlighted number.

For narrower stitch width, press the down (<<-) button.

For wider stitch width, press the up ( + > > ) button.

g-1. Needle Position Control

When straight stitch patterns has been selected, up down buttons adjust the needle position.

NOTE:

When the mode of stitch length or width is not appeared (h), its pattern cannot change these settings.

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- TYPE B - TO SELECT A UTILITY PATTERN

This machine has 42 utility patterns. (See page 59 or Inside of the top cover [PATTERN CHART].)

When you turn on the machine, straight stitch will be selected and indicated on the L. C. D..

A. CONTRAST OF THE L.C.D.

The contrast of the L.C.D is adjusted by turning the L.C.D. contrast control dial.

B. STRAIGHT STITCH AND ZIGZAG STITCH BUTTONS

Whenever you can select straight stitch or zigzag stitch directly by pressing the straight stitch or zigzag stitch button.

C. TO SELECT A UTILITY PATTERN

1. Press the utility stitch button. First 6 patterns of utility stitch will appear on the L.C.D..

2. By pressing the up (++) or down (< - ) button, 6 patterns will change incrementally or decrementally. Press these buttons until desired pattern will appear.

3. Press the cursor (>) or (<) button to highlight the pattern you desire.

Note:

When the most right or left side pattern is highlighted, by pressing the cursor (>) or (<) button, next or previous 6 patterns will appear.

1. Press the OK button.

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D. INFORMATIONS OF SELECTED PATTERN

When pattern is selected, L.C.D. will indicate following informations.

a. Stitch Pattern

b. Pattern Number

c.Suitable Presser Foot

Indicated presser foot is one of suggested foot for normal sewing. You can use other presser foot according to the purpose of sewing described in this booklet.

d. Stitch Length and Width

By pressing the length / width button (e), these informations will change as follows.

f. Stitch Length

Preset stitch length is indicated as a highlighted number.

For shorter stitch length, press the down (<<-) button.

For longer stitch length, press the up ( + > > ) button.

g. Stitch Width

Preset stitch width is indicated as a highlighted number.

For narrower stitch width, press the down (<<-) button.

For wider stitch width, press the up (++>) button.

g-1. Needle Position Control

When straight stitch patterns has been selected, up-down buttons adjust the needle position.

NOTE:

When the mode of stitch length or width is not

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- TYPE C

TO SELECT A PATTERN

This sewing machine can sew 100 stitch patterns and they are indicated in the pattern chart located inside of the top cover.

Each stitch pattern is numbered from "00" to "99".

When you turn on the machine, "01" will appear on the display indicating that the straight stitch (center needle position) is selected.

1. STITCH NUMBER INDICATOR

This indicator indicates three stitch mode.

A. Pattern Number

B. Stitch Length

C. Stitch Width

These modes are changed by pressing the each mode button (A-C).

The indicator light (a-c) of selected mode will turn on.

When you change the stitch pattern number, the stitch length and width will be re-set to pre-set length and width.

Therefore, you should select the pattern number first, and next, adjust the length and width.

2. TO SELECT STRAIGHT STITCH,

ZIGZAG STITCH AND BUTTONHOLE

Whenever you can select straight stitch, zigzag stitch or keyhole buttonhole directly by pressing the each button.

3. TO SELECT OTHER STITCH PATTERN

1. Press the Pattern Number Mode Button. Indicator light will turn on and pattern number will appear on the display. (If this mode has been selected already, it is need not to press this button.)

2. Select the pattern number you want to sew by pressing the up-down buttons. Use jump button to jump pattern number

4. JUMP BUTTON

Whenever you press this button, indicator changes to pattern number mode and pattern number jumps to next 10 digit.

Pressing this button, pattern number jumps 10 numbers up.

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5. PATTERN CHART

All stitch patterns and numbers are described in below chart.

And also, preset stitch length and width are indicated.

See next page if you want to change these settings.

Straight stitches (No. 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 06) will indicate the needle position instead of the stitch width.

Number	00.0	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19
Pattern
Length	2.5	2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	3.0	2.0	0.5	1.0	2.6	2	0.2	0	1	8	1.8	2.6	1.8	2.6	2.6	2.6
Width	0.0	3	5.0	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	7	0.7	0.7	2	5.5	5.0	5.0	3	6.0	7	0.7	0
Number	20.21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	39	39
Pattern
Length	1.6	2	6	--	2	6	2	6	2	6	2.6	2.6	2.6	1	0	0.5	5	0	5	2	4	1	1	0.5
Width	7.0	7	7	0	3	0	5	0	6	0	4	0	5	0	5	0	5	0	5	0	6	0	2	5
Number	40.41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59
Pattern
Length	0.5	0	5	0	5	0	5	1	6	0.5	0.5	0.5	1	6	1	6	2	6	2	6	2	6	2	2.6
Width	7.0	7	7	0	7	0	7	0	7	0	7	0	7	0	7	0	7	0	7	0	7	0	7	0
Number	60.61	62	63	64	65	66	67	68	69	70	71	72	73	74	75	76	77	78	79
Pattern
Length	2.6	2	6	4	2	6	2	6	2	6	1	4	6	2	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	2.6

Length 26262426242424242424242424242424242424242424242424242424242424242424242424242424242424242424242424

- TYPE C -

6. STITCH LENGTH

When you select the pattern number, suitable stitch length will be preset automatically.

If you want to change this, adjust as follows.

1. Press the Stitch Length Mode Button. Indicator light will turn on and stitch length will appear on the display.
2. Adjust the stitch length by pressing the Up-Down buttons.

For longer stitch length, press the "+" button.

For shorter stitch length, press the “−” button.

You can adjust stitch length while sewing.

7. STITCH WIDTH

When you select the pattern number, suitable stitch width will be preset automatically.

If you want to change this, adjust as follows.

1. Press the Stitch Width Mode Button. Indicator light will turn on and stitch width will appear on the display.
2. Adjust the stitch width by pressing the stitch selection buttons (a-d).

For wider stitch width, press the "+"

button.

For narrower stitch width, press the “—” button.

You can adjust stitch width while sewing.

NEEDLE POSITION

Straight stitches (No. 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 06) will change the needle position instead of the stitch width.

0.0: Left needle position
3.5: Center needle position

7.6. Disikks and the position

8. MONITOR WINDOW

This machine indicates the condition of machine.

1. Twin needle setting.

Green light turn on

When twin needle button is pressed, this light will turn on and stitch width will be reduced.

See page 51 for twin needle sewing.

1. Presser Foot Lifter

Red light blink

Start button is pressed although the presser foot is not lowered.

After buttonhole sewing, start button is pressed although presser foot is not raised to return to original position.

1. Bobbin Winding

Green light turn on

Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right. (Bobbin winding mode)

Green light blink

Bobbin winding is full

1. Buttonhole Lever

Red light blink

When buttonhole sewing, start button is pressed although the buttonhole lever is not lowered correctly.

After buttonhole sewing, start button is pressed although presser foot is not raised to return to original position.

BOBBIN SETTING

A. REMOVING THE BOBBIN

1. Pull the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove the bobbin cover.

2. Lift up the bobbin from the machine.

B. SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN

1. Pull up the left end of spool pin.

2. Set the spool of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool

3. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go. a: Reverse spool cap direction according to the size of spool.

C. WINDING THE BOBBIN

1. Hold thread in both hands and hook thread to the guide from rear opening.

2. Bring thread frontward and pass through the thread guide plate from right to left.

3. Bring thread to the right and pass thread to the thread guide from under side. Pass through under tension disc in counterclockwise.

4. Insert thread through hole in bobbin and place the bobbin on bobbin winder spindle. Push bobbin to the right to engage bobbin winder. L.C.D. will indicate the bobbin winding mode.

5. Hold the end of the thread and start the machine by pressing the start/stop button or pressing the foot controller pedal.

6. After the bobbin winds a few turns, stop the machine by pressiting the start/stop button or releasing the foot controller pedal. Cut the thread near hole.

7. Start the machine again.

8. The bobbin winding will stop automatically when bobbin is full. (Release the pedal.)

9. Push the bobbin and spindle to the left.

10 Remove the bobbin from the spindle and cut the thread.

D. INSERTING THE BOBBIN

1. Place bobbin into bobbin holder with the thread unwinding counter clockwise.
2. Draw thread into notch (a) with holding the bobbin.
3. Pull thread toward the left and along the inside of spring (b) until it slips into notch (c) being sure that thread does not slip out of notch (a).
4. Pull thread out about 10 cm. Replace the bobbin cover. Set the left tab into the hole in needle plate and push the right side of bobbin cover down until it clicks into place.

Technical diagram of a mechanical component with concentric circular features and an inset view (no text or symbols)

THREADING THE MACHINE

A. PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE

1. Raise the presser foot lifter.

2. Press the needle up-down button and set the needle in up position.

(Keep this position until needle eye threading.)

B. SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN

Open the top cover and set spool as below

1. Pull up the left end of spool pin.

2. Set the spool of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool.

3. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.

a: Reverse spool cap direction according to the size of spool.

C. THREADING THE UPPER THREAD

1. Hold thread in both hands and pass thread to the guide from rear opening.
2. Bring thread frontward and pass through the thread guide plate from right to left.
3. Bring thread to the left and pull down thread toward you along the slit.
4. Bring thread right to left and pull up thread.
5. To thread the take-up lever, draw thread up and bring thread back down again from right to left along the slit.
6. Pull thread downward along the slit.
7. Draw thread through thread guide from right side opening.
8. Pass through needle eye from front to back. Refer to next page for instructions on how to use needle threader.

D. THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

Do not rotate the hand wheel when threader lever is lowered.

Note: The needle threader is used for needle sizes 11/80 - 16/100 and thread sizes 50-100.

1. Pull thread from needle bar therad guide until front of extension table. Lower the presser foot. NOTE: Check that the needle is raised. If it is not so, raise needle by pressing needle up-down button.
2. Lower the threader lever. Lever will stop at lower position. The threader will turn and the hook pin will go through the needle eye.
3. Draw thread through thread guide (a) and pull toward the right.
4. Draw thread into the guide(b). Thread will be hooked to the (c).
5. Hook the thread to the thread cutter from back to front. Pull and cut thread.
6. Lower the lever once more and release the lever. Hook will turn and pass thread through needle eye while making a loop.
7. Pull thread cut about 10 cm free needle.
8. Pull thread but about 10 cm from needle eye.

E. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD

1. Raise the presser foot.
2. Hold thread loosely and press needle up-down button twice from up position. The hand wheel will turn one complete turn.
3. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread will come up in a loop.
4. Pull both upper and bobbin threads about 10 cm toward the back of presser foot.

STARTING TO SEW

The machine will be set to sew straight stitch when power switch is turned on.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

While sewing, special care is required around the needle.

As machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not pull nor push fabric.

A. START AND END OF SEAM

1. Check the presser foot [Regular Foot (A)]. Refer to page 6 for changing the presser foot.
2. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot.
3. Hold back both threads and press the start/stop button or press the foot controller pedal.

Keep holding threads after sewing a few stitches.

Lightly guide the fabric while sewing.

You can regulate the sewing speed by sliding the speed control button.

Also, you can reduce the sewing speed by pressing the slow button.

1. When you reach end of seam, press the start/stop button to stop sewing or release the foot controller pedal.

-TYPE A
5. Press the thread cutter button.
6. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the fabric.
-TYPE B.C-
5. Raise the presser foot lifter.
6. Remove the fabric and cut threads with the thread cutter, back to front.

TYPE A 1 TYPE B 1 TYPE C 01

- TYPE A ONLY

CAUTION

1. Do not press the thread cutter button when there is no fabric in the machine or

NOTE

After you cut the

B. REVERSE STITCHING

Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the ends of the seams.

1. Place the fabric in position where back stitching is to be made and lower the presser foot.
2. Press and hold the reverse button. (Press the foot controller pedal if attached) Sew 4-5 reverse stitch.
3. Release the reverse button and press the start/stop button (or press the pedal) Machine will change to forward sewing.
4. When you reach the end of seam, press and hold reverse button and sew 4-5 reverse stitches.

Note:

• TYPE A
  The pattern No. 3 and No. 4 have a built-in reverse stitch. See page 29 to sew this stitch.
• TYPE B -
  The pattern No. 2 have a built-in reverse stitch. See page 29 to sew this stitch.
• TYPE C
  The pattern No. 03 and 04 have a built-in reverse stitch. See page 29 to sew this stitch.

C. AUTO TACK STITCH

You can sew tack stitch at the beginning and end of the stitch.

1. Press the Tack button. TYPE A, B

Tack mark "◎" will appear on the L.C.D. - TYPE C -

Tack stitch indicator will turn on.

1. Start to sew.

Machine will sew tacking automatically and start to sew the selected pattern.

1. When you reach the end of seam, press the reverse button once. Machine will sew tacking and stop automatically.

2. If you want to cancel this function, press the tack button again.

-TYPE A, B

Tack mark will disappear.

TYPE C

Tack stitch indicator will turn off.

D. TURNING CORNERS

1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner. The machine will stop the needle into the fabric.
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Use the needle as a pivot and turn fabric.
4. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.

E. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC

When sewing heavy fabrics, the toe end of presser foot tends to lift up and sewing cannot be started smoothly. In such case, set as follows.

1. Raise the presser foot.
2. Push the lock button located on the right side of regular foot and lower the foot.
3. Start sewing.
   As presser foot hinge is locked, fabric will be feeded smoothly.
   a. The presser bar lifter can be raised 1 step higher for placing heavy materials under the presser foot easily.

F. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS

Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped areas.

Close-up of hands operating a sewing machine on fabric (no visible text or symbols)

G. WIDTH OF SEAM ALLOWANCE

Guide lines on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position.

To keep the width of seam allowance, guide fabric edge aligning this guide line.

- TYPE A -

THREAD TENSION

This machine adjust the thread tension automatically when pattern is selected. However you can change the thread tension as follows.

1. Press the tab button until tension mode will appear.

2. To increase the upper thread tension, press the Up ( + > ) button. To decrease the upper thread tension, press the Down ( << - ) button.

Preset tension is "0" (highlighted). The mark * is indicating the absolute thread tension. When another stitch pattern is selected, thread tension will return to preset.

A. Preset thread tension

Upper and bobbin thread will lock approximately in the middle of fabric.

B. When thread tension is increased. Bobbin thread will appear on the top side of fabric.

C. When thread tension is decreased. Upper thread will appear on the bottom side of fabric.

D. Thread tension except for straight stitch Thread tension except for straight stitch is set to a slightly weaker tension than when sewing straight stitch. You will obtain a nicer stitch when upper thread appears on bottom side of fabric.

E. Helpful Hints

1. If your sewing appears as shown on drawing, stitches on top side of fabric are good but bottom side tends to look like a towel, it could be that the upper thread is

- TYPE B, C - ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSIONS

Normally, when upper thread regulating dial is set to [AUTO], thread tensions will be satisfactory for most all sewing.

If it is difficult to obtain correct tensions depending on the type of fabric and threads being used, adjust the upper thread tension dial to settings shown below.

A. Correct Thread Tensions

Upper and bobbin threads should lock approximately in the middle of fabric.

B. When bobbin thread appears on top side of fabric.

Turn the tension dial to the left (−).

C. When upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.

Turn the tension dial to the right (+).

D. Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitches

To sew zigzag stitches, the thread tension should be set to a slightly weaker tension than when sewing straight stitches.

You will obtain a nicer stitch when upper thread appears on bottom side of fabric.

Helpful Hint

If your sewing appears as shown on drawing, stitches on top side of fabric are good but bottom side towards look like a

Diagram of a layered structure with a curved boundary and rectangular elements, no text or symbols present.

STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING\_\_\_\_

Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit the type of fabric being sewn.

A B C

1 1 01 Straight stitch (center needle position)

2 - 00 Straight stitch (left needle position)

3 2 03 Straight stitch with auto- reverse stitch (center needle position)

4 - 02 Straight stitch with auto- reverse stitch (left needle position)

Regular Foot (A)

A. Straight Stitch

1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it.

2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely and start sewing. Place hand lightly on the fabric while sewing.

3. When you reach the end of seam, stop sewing.

4. • TYPE A - Press the thread cutter button.
5. TYPE B - Raise the presser foot and cut thread.

B. Straight Stitch With Auto-reverse Stitch

1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it.

2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely and start sewing. Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew 4-5 stitches backward and continue sewing forward.

3. When you reach the end of seam, press the reverse button once.

ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING—

Your machine can sew zigzag stitches of various widths and lengths by changing the settings of the stitch width and stitch length.

A B C

11 7 07 Zigzag Stitch: Regular Foot

(A)

12 8 08 Satin Stitch: Satin Foot (B)

Zigzag stitches are very good for joining two pieces of fabrics and sewing various decorative patterns.

SATIN STITCHING

When machine is set to satin stitch, it will preset to closer stitches than the normal zigzag stitch. Attach the satin foot for this stitch.

MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG—

Used for sewing on elastic band and overcast stitching on knit fabrics.

A B C

13 9 09 Multi-Stitch Zigzag

Regular Foot (A)

A. Elastic Band Sewing

Pull elastic band in front and back of needle while sewing.

B. Overcast Stitching

Used for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. Needle should fall on extreme edge of fabric. Refer to page 31 for overcast.

FREE ARM SEWING

By simply removing the extension table,

OVERCASTING- OVERLOCKING-

A. USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT

A	B	C
11 7 07 Stitch Width 5.0-6.0
15,16,17	11,12,13	11,12 Stitch Width 5.0-7.0
18,19	14,15	14,15

Overcasting Foot (C)

Press fabric against the guide plate of the overcasting foot so that needle falls near the edge of seam.

a. This pattern is used for preventing ravelling of fabrics.
b. These patterns can sew overcasting and regular stitches at the same time. Therefore it is convenient for sewing easy to ravel and stretch fabrics.
c. This pattern is suitable for overcasting thin or lightweight fabrics.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Overcasting foot should be used for sewing above patterns only and do not change 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,

B. USING THE REGULAR FOOT

A B C 11, 13 7, 9 07, 09, 13

Regular Foot (A)

Place fabric so that needle will fall nearest to edge of fabric when using the Regular Foot.

d. For narrower zigzag width (Width=2.0-4.5). e. When sewing easy to ravel or stretch

Mechanical assembly diagram showing two views (a and b) of a spring-loaded mechanism with no visible text or symbols

BLIND HEM STITCHING—

This stitch will sew without stitches showing on right side of fabric.

A B C

20 16 - Blind hem for regular fabric.

21 17 16 Blind hem for regular or stretch fabric.

Blind Foot (D)

1. Fold the fabric as shown on drawing

a. Medium. Heavy weight fabric

b. Light weight fabric

c. Wrong side of fabric

d. Overcasting

1. The guide (e) on the blind foot ensures even feeding of the fabric when blind hem stitching. The guide (e) is adjusted by turning the adjusting screw (f).

2. Place fabric so that the straight stitches (or small zigzag stitches) are on the protruding hem edge and the large zigzag stitches just catch one thread of the folded edge (g). Turn the screw so that the guide barely touches the folded edge of fabric.

3. Lower the presser foot and sew hem, guiding fabric evenly along the guide.

4. Turn the fabric over when you have completed sewing.

c. Wrong side of fabric

h. Right side of fabric

ELASTIC STITCH SEWING-

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 fabrics such as denims.

A B C

5 3 05 Stem stitch for stretch fabrics (Center needle position

64 - Stem stitch for stretch fabrics (Left needle position)

7 5 04 Straight stretch stitch (Center needle position)

8 -- Straight stretch stitch (Left needle position) 14 10 10 Rick-rack Stitch

Regular Foot (A)

We recommend that you use a needle for knit and synthetic fabrics to prevent stitch skippings and thread breakages.

a. Jacket b. Trousers

c. Bag d. Pocket

SCALLOP STITCH

A B

27 21 20 Scallop hem

28 22 21 Scallop edging

Regular Foot (A)

This stitch is used to sew edge on women and children's wear and table cloths.

a. SCALLOP HEM

1. Fold the fabric right sides together in and sew along the edge.

2. Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an allowance of 3 mm (1/8") for seaming. Notch the allowance.

3. Turn fabric over and push out the curved

Four-panel line drawing showing different types of garment or bag designs, including a handle, side view, and top view (no text or symbols)

INSERTING ZIPPERS

CENTERED INSERTION

A B C

1 1 01 Straight stitch (center needle position)

Zipper Foot (E)

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

Zipper foot should be used for sewing center needle position straight stitch only. It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns.

1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line. a: Top stitch,

b: End of opening,

c: Basting

d: Wrong Side of fabric

1. Press open the seam allowance, Baste the zipper tape.

Place the open zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line.

1. Attach the zipper foot.

Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper, and right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.

1. Stitch left side of the zipper from bottom to top.

2. Stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper.

Remove the basting and press.

INSERTING ZIPPERS LAPPED INSERTION.

A B C

1 1 01 Straight stitch (center needle position)

Zipper Foot (E)

CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Zipper foot should be used for sewing center needle position straight stitch only. It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns.

1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line. a: Top stitch, b: End of opening, c: Bastling d: Wrong Side of fabric

2. Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3 mm fold.

3. Attach the zipper foot.

- Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper, and right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.

1. Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to top.

2. Turn the fabric right side out stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper.

3. Stop about 5 cm from the top of zipper. Remove the basting and open the zipper. Stitch the remainder of the seam.

A. TO OPEN THE ZIPPER WHILE STITCHING

BUTTONHOLE SEWING—

A B C

38 27 33 Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow) for light to medium weight fabrics

39 34 - Bar-tack Buttonhole (Wide) for large buttons

40 35 34 Keyhole Buttonhole for heavy weight fabrics

41 36 - Keyhole Buttonhole with reinforced bar tack

42 37 - Tapered Keyhole Buttonhole

43 38 35 Round Ended Buttonhole (Narrow) for light to medium weight fabrics

44 39 - Round Ended Buttonhole (Wide) for large buttons

45 40 - Round Ended Buttonhole with cross bar

46 -- Both Round Ended Buttonhole

47 -- Decorative Buttonhole

48 41 - Stretch Buttonhole

49 - 36 Heirloom Buttonhole

50 -- Bound Buttonhole (See page 38)

Buttonhole Foot (F)

1. Mark position and length of buttonhole on fabric.

2. Set button on the base.

* If button does not fit on the base, adjust slide on base to diameter of button plus thickness of button.

a = Length of button + thickness

1. Pass upper thread through the hole of buttonhole foot and bring upper and bobbin threads to the left.

2. Position fabric under presser foot so that the center line mark is in the center of the buttonhole foot. Lower the foot.

Simple geometric lines forming a cross shape on a plain background (no text or symbols)

1. Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order as shown and stop automatically after sewing.
2. Raise the presser foot and cut thread. To sew over same buttonhole, raise presser foot to return to original position.
3. Cut center of buttonhole being careful not to cut stitches on either side. Use a pin as a stopper.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

When using seam ripper, do not put your finger in the path of rinner.

- TYPE A ONLY :

BOUND BUTTONHOLE

A bound buttonhole provides a professional tailored touch to women's dresses, suits and coats.

No. 50 Bound Buttonhole

Buttonhole Foot (F)

1. Cut a patch of fabric 2.5 cm wide, 1cm longer than the finished buttonhole. Baste a patch so that the center line of patch will align with the center line mark of buttonhole.

a. Right side of fabric

b. Wrong side of patch

1. Lower the buttonhole lever and sew buttonhole. (See previous page) Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order as shown and stop automatically after sewing.

2. Raise the presser foot and cut thread.

3. Carefully cut through the center of buttonhole to within 3 mm of each end. Cut diagonally to each corner as shown. Remove the basting.

4. Draw the patch through the opening to the underside.

①

②

3

4

5

1. Turn the patch and press the side seam allowance.
2. Fold each side of the patch to form pleats that meet at the center of the buttonhole and cover the opening. Press the patch.
3. Turn the fabric to right side and baste along the center of each fold.
   a. Right side of fabric
4. Fold the fabric and stitch along the seams on each side, just a needle width from the original stitching line. Remove the basiting.
   c. Wrong side of fabric
5. Fold the fabric another direction and stitch the triangular ends on the original stitching line.
6. Press and trim the patch to within 5 mm of the stitching.
   a. Right side of fabric
   c. Wrong side of fabric
   NOTE:

- TYPE A, B - \_ SEWING ON BUTTONS

A B

11 7 Button Sewing Foot

1. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feed lever to the left.
2. Attach the button sewing foot and align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely.
3. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters the left hole of button.
4. Turn hand wheel by hand so needle enters the second hole. You may need to adjust the stitch width again.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

Make sure that the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Otherwise needle may break.

1. Sew approximately 10 stitches at slow speed.
2. Raise the foot and cut the threads remaining about 2 inches to the fabric.
3. Pull the end of bobbin thread and pull upper thread to the wrong side of fabric. Tie them together.
4. After sewing, move the drop feed lever to the right.

Note:

To sew a 4-hole button, follow the procedure avobe for the first two holes. Then lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit stitching the other two holes, either independently, or criss-cross over the first two holes.

A. Thread Shank

Sew-through buttons on coats and jackets should have a thread shank to make them stand away from the fabric. Place a straight

- TYPE C -\_\_\_\_ SEWING ON BUTTONS

No. 23 Regular Foot

1. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feed lever to the left.
2. Attach the regular foot and align two holes of button with slot of presser foot.
3. Push the button located on the right side of foot and lower the foot to hold the button securely.
4. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters the left hole of button.
5. Turn hand wheel by hand so needle enters the second hole. You may need to adjust the stitch width again.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Make sure that the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Otherwise needle may break.

1. Sew approximately 10 stitches at slow speed.

2. Raise the foot and cut the threads remaining about 10 cm to the fabric.

3. Pull the end of bobbin thread and pull upper thread to the wrong side of fabric. Tie them together.
4. After sewing, move the drop feed lever to the right.

Note:

To sew a 4-hole button, follow the procedure avobe for the first two holes. Then lift prosser foot slightly and move fabric to permit stitching the other two holes, either independently, or criss-cross over the first two holes.

A. Thread Shank

Sew-through buttons on coats and jackets should have a thread shank to make them

- TYPE A - QUILTING

A quilt always consists of three layers of material.

The top middle and bottom.

The top layer is formed by multiple geometrically shaped pieces of materials joined together.

No. 1 Straight stitch (Center Needle Position)

Straight Stitch / Quilting Foot, Quilting Bar

CAUTION: To prevent accedents.

When you use Straight stitch / Quilting foot, do not move the needle position from center

A. Joining the pieces of fabric

Join the pieces of fabric using Pattern No. 1 with a seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6.3 mm)

B. Quilting

Sew three layers of material.

Use quilting bar to sew successive rows.

Insert quilting bar into the hole of presser foot holder and set the space as you desire

- TYPE B, C QUILTING

B

C

1 01 Straight stitch (Center Needle Position)

Regular Foot (A), Quilting Bar

Use quilting bar to sew successive rows. Insert quilting bar into the hole of presser

HAND LOOK QUILTING STITCH

A B C

9 6 06 Hand look Quilting Stitch

(center needle position)

10 -- Hand look Quilting Stitch (left

needle position)

Regular Foot (A)

Use invisible nylon sewing thread or very lightweight thread that matches the fabric on top.

Place thread that contrasts to the color of the fabric on the bobbin.

- TYPE A

The thread tension will be set to the

maximum when this pattern is selected.

When you sew, bobbin thread will pull to the top and give the appearance of a traditional hand quilting stitch.

-TYPE B.C

Increase the thread tension to the maximum. When you sew, bobbin thread will pull to the top and give the appearance of a traditional hand quilting stitch.

UTILITY DECORATIVE STITCHES

Use for decorative hems and decorative stitching on shirt fronts.

A B C 23, 29-37 23-31 18, 25-32, 39-98

Satin Foot (B)

When sewing very thin fabrics, it is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of fabric.

- TYPE A

DECORATIVE AND LETTER STITCH SEWING

This machine has 76 decorative patterns and 2 style letter patterns (Block and script). See page 58 or inside of the top cover [PATTERN CHART]. You can combine and sew them easily.

A. TO SELECT DECORATIVE AND LETTER PATTERN

1. a. DECORATIVE PATTERN: Press the decorative stitch button.
   First 4 patterns of decorative stitch will
   appear on the center line of L.C.D.
   b. LETTER PATTERN
   By Pressing the letter stitch button, letter style will change as below.
   Block letter
   Script letter

2. By pressing the tab button, tab group will change incrementally or decrementally. Press these buttons until desired group will appear.

3. By pressing the up (++) or down (<<-) button, 2-7 patterns will change incrementally or decrementally. Press these buttons until desired pattern will appear.

4. Press the cursor (>) or (<) button to highlight the pattern you desire.

Note: When the most right or left side pattern is highlighted, by pressing the cursor (>) or (<) button, next or previous patterns will appear.

1. Press the OK button. One unit of decorative pattern or one letter pattern will be memorized.

Selected pattern (unit) will appear on the upper side of L.C.D..

Note:

One unit of decorative pattern is indicated on the page 58.

1. According to this procedure, select next patterns you desire.

1. Note:

The pattern "76" of decorative pattern is Tack stitch. To prevent ravelling, it may be better to memorize the tack stitch at the end of decorative pattern. (Letter patterns are having built-in tack stitch.)

B. TO DELETE SELECTED PATTERN

1. If you selected undesired pattern, press the clear (C) button short time (less than 0.5 sec.). Machine will delete the last selected pattern.

2. If you want to delete all patterns, press the Machine will delete all selected patterns.

C. TO CHECK SELECTED PATTERNS

You can check selected patterns as following.

1. Press the read (R) button. Last selected pattern will be highlighted.
2. Press the cursol (<) button. Highlight will move one pattern to the left.
3. Check selected patterns by pressing cursol (<) or (>) button.
4. Press the read (R) button again to return to selecting mode.

D. ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH

You can adjust the stitch width and length of each decorative pattern.

1. Press the read (R) button.
2. Select the pattern (highlight) you want to adjust by pressing the cursor buttons.
3. Press the tab button until the mode you want to adjust will appear. Mode a. Stitch Length can be adjusted. Mode b. Stitch Width can be adjusted. Adjust each setting by pressing the up (++) or down (<<) button. The procedures to adjust them are same as adjusting utility stitch, see page 13 to adjust the length and width.

Note

-TYPE A -

E. TO SEW SELECTED PATTERNS

Sewing mode (Single / Repeat)

You can change the sewing mode alternately by pressing the tack button.

a. Single mode (Pre-set)

The mark "H" will appear on the L.C.D.. Machine will stop automatically after sewing selected patterns one time.

b. Repeat mode

The mark "☐" will appear on the L.C.D.. Machine will sew selected patterns repeatedly until you stop the machine. Set to this mode when you sew one or more decorative pattern repeatedly.

1. Attach the satin foot (B) when sewing decorative and letter stitch.

2. Lower the presser foot and start sewing

3. Machine will indicate the sewing pattern on the top left side of LCD.

Note

If you change the sewing mode at the middle of sewing, it may change after sewing one memorized patterns completely.

F. TIPS

a. To sew selected patterns from beginning.

When you stop sewing at the middle of patterns, you may want to restart selected patterns.

In such case, press the Decorative or Letter stitch button.

b. To recall selected patterns

Machine will be retaining the selected patterns if you select the utility pattern. To recall these patterns, press the

Decorative or Litter stitch button and then

- TYPE B -

DECORATIVE AND LETTER STITCH SEWING

This machine has 48 decorative patterns and 2 style letter patterns (uppercase and lowercase). See page 59 [PATTERN CHART].

You can combine and sew them easily.

A. TO SELECT DECORATIVE AND LETTER PATTERN

1. a. DECORATIVE PATTERN:

Press the decorative stitch button.

First 4 patterns of decorative stitch will

appear on the lower line of L.C.D.

b. LETTER PATTERN

By pressing the letter stitch button, letter

style will change as below.

Upper Case

Lower Case

1. By pressing the up ( + > ) or down ( < - )

button, 4 or 6 patterns will change

incrementally or decrementaly

Press these buttons until desired pattern

will appear.

1. Press the cursor (>) or (<) button to

highlight the pattern you desire.

Note:

When the most right or left side pattern is

highlighted, by pressing the cursor (>) or

(<) button, next or previous patterns will

appear.

1. Press the OK button. One unit of

decorative pattern or one letter pattern will

be memorized.

Selected pattern (unit) will appear on the

upper side of L.C.D.

Note:

One unit of decorative pattern is indicated

on the page 59

1. According to this procedure, select next

patterns you desire.

L.C.D. will indicate selected patterns on

top side in selected order.

Machine can memorize 40 patterns

maximum.

- TYPE B -

B. TO DELETE SELECTED PATTERN

1. If you selected undesired pattern, press the clear (C) button short time (less than 0.5 sec.).

Machine will delete the last selected pattern.

1. If you want to delete all patterns, press the clear (C) button long time (over 0.5 sec.).

Machine will delete all selected patterns.

C. TO CHECK SELECTED PATTERNS

You can check selected patterns as following.

1. Press the read (R) button.

Last selected pattern will be highlighted.

1. Press the cursol (<) button.

Highlight will move one pattern to the left.

1. Check selected patterns by pressing cursor (<) or (>) button.

2. Press the read (R) button again to return to selecting mode.

D. ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH

You can adjust the stitch width and length of each decorative pattern.

1. Press the read (R) button.

2. Select the pattern (highlight) you want to adjust by pressing the cursol buttons.

3. Press the length / width button until the mode you want to adjust will appear. Mode a. Stitch Length can be adjusted.

Mode b. Stitch Width can be adjusted.

Adjust each setting by pressing the up (+>>) or down (<<-) button.

The procedures to adjust them are same as adjusting utility stitch, see page 15 to adjust the length and width.

Note:

The latter patterns and some decorative

E. TO SEW SELECTED PATTERNS

Sewing mode (Single / Repeat)

You can change the sewing mode alternately by pressing the tack button.

a. Single mode (Pre-set)

The mark "☐" will appear on the L.C.D. Machine will stop automatically after sewing selected patterns one time.

b. Repeat mode

The mark “☐” will appear on the L.C.D. Machine will sew selected patterns repeatedly until you stop the machine. Set to this mode when you sew one or more decorative pattern repeatedly.

1. Attach the satin foot (B) when sewing decorative and letter stitch.

2. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

3. Machine will indicate the sewing pattern on the top left side of LCD.

Note

If you change the sewing mode at the middle of sewing, it may change after sewing one memorized patterns completely.

F. TIPS

a. To sew selected patterns from

beginning.

When you stop sewing at the middle of patterns, you may want to restart selected patterns. In such case, press the Decorative or Letter stitch button.

b. To recall selected patterns

Machine will be retaining the selected patterns if you select the utility pattern. To recall these patterns, press the

APPLIQUE.

A B C

26 18 24

Regular Foot (A)

1. Fix applique on fabric with fabric glue, fusible iron-on or basiting stitches.
2. Sew edge of applique, while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible. The straight stitch is almost entirely sink-stitched and a hand-made effect is obtained.
   a. When sewing sharp angles Bring needle to lowest position and raise the presser foot. Use needle as pivot and turn fabric.

PATCH WORK

For additional decorative purposes, use different kind of materials.

A B C

22,24 19,20 17,19

Regular Foot (A)

1. Place two pieces of fabric right sides together and sew a long straight stitch.
2. Press the seam open.
3. Be sure that stitches fall on both sides of fabric.

TWIN NEEDLE SEWING

Interesting decorative stitches can be produced by using twin needles and threading the machine with two different colors of thread. Always make test samples to help you determine the settings best suited to a specific purpose.

All patterns except Buttonholes, bar-tack and darning, may be sewn with a twin needle.

Regular or Satin Foot

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

a. Use only needle designed for this
machine. Other needles may break.
b. The needle threader cannot be used. Thread each needle eye by hand.

1. Remove the single needle and insert twin needle.
2. Thread first thread as usual following threading route.
3. Thread the left needle eye by hand from front to back.
4. Place the Extra Spool Pin with felt washer on bobbin winder spindle.
5. Place second spool of thread.
6. Thread second thread the same as first.
7. For better sewing results, do not place the thread into the needle bar thread guide. Thread right needle eye by hand from front to back.
   B. Press the twin needle button.
8. TYPE A, B -

Twin needle mark will appear on L.C.D. -TYPE C -

Twin needle indicator will turn on.

The stitch width will be reduced automatically.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

If you did not press the twin needle button,

All patterns except Buttonholes, bar-tack and darning

AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK / DARNING

You can sew automatic bar-tack and darning using the buttonhole foot.

A B C

51 42 37 Bar-tack, to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners.

52 - 38 Daming, mending and other applications.

Buttonhole Foot (F)

1. Adjust slide on base according to the length of bar-tack / darning.
   a= Length of bar-tack / darning
2. Pass upper thread through the hole of buttonhole foot and bring upper and bobbin threads to the left.
3. Position fabric under presser foot so that the starting point comes this side. Lower the foot.
   b. When you sew bar-tack on edge of thick fabric such as pocket, place same thickness fabric or cardboard beside the fabric.
4. Lower the buttonhole lever completely.

Note

Machine will not start to sew if buttonhole lever is not lowered properly or buttonhole foot is not positioned correctly.

1. Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.
2. Machine will sew bar-tack or darning as shown.

- TYPE A ONLY - \_ NARROW HEMMING

No. 1 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position)

Narrow Hemming Foot

1. Fold edge of fabric over about 3 mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3 mm for about 5 cm (2 inches) along edge of fabric.
2. Insert needle into the fold by rotating the hand wheel toward you, and lower the presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot. Insert fabric fold into spiral opening of hemmer foot. Move fabric back and forth until the fold forms a scrolled shape.
3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing slowly with guiding raw edge of fabric in front of hemmer evenly into scroll.

- TYPE A C CORDING

No. 11 Zigzag Stitch for Single Cording No. 13 Multi Zigzag for Triple Cording

Cording Foot

A. SINGLE CORDING

1. Set stitch pattern to No. 11. Insert the cord in the center groove of cording foot from the right side opening. Pull cord about 5 cm (2 inches) behind the foot.
2. Adjust the stitch width so that the stitches are just cover the cord. Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the cord.

- TYPE A ONLY — DARNING/FREE-HAND EMBROIDERY

No. 1 Darning/Embroidery Foot

A. ATTACHING THE DARNING/

EMBROIDERY FOOT 1. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feed lever to the left.
2. Remove the presser foot and holder.
3. The arm of daming/embroidery foot should ride onto the shaft of the needle clamp screw.
4. Slide the plastic attaching head from your left to right so that it is fitted into the presser bar.
5. Tighten the presser foot thumb screw.

B. DARNING

1. Place fabric under foot and lower it.

2. Grasp fabric firmly in front and back of area to be darned. Operate machine, moving fabric by hand forward and backward with an even motion, stitching in closely spaced rows over the hole or worn area.

3. When the area is filled with new stitches, move fabric from side to side in a similar manner to weave or reinforce the stitching.

a. Note: Reinforce open areas with an underlay, baste undelay in place before darning.

C. FREE-HAND EMBROIDERY

1. Outline the design for embroidery on the surface of the fabric.

2. Place design to be embroidered between the two sections of embroidery hoop. Note: Embroidery hoop is not included with this machine.

3. Set embroidery hoop under needle and

This stitch pattern is used for making belt holes and other similar applications.

A C

25 22 Eyelet Satin Foot (B)

You can choose the 3 sizes of eyelet by changing the stitch length.
1. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower it. Start the machine. Machine will sew the eyelet and stop automatically.
2. Raise the presser foot and cut the threads.
3. Make a hole in the center of the eyelet. Note Eyelet punch is not provided with this machine.

ADJUSTING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE STITCHES

Depending on the type of fabric you sew, it may be necessary to adjust the forward and reverse stitches.

This adjustment is needed when the decorative or the letter stitch pattern is misformed.

Turn screw which is located bottom of the machine in either direction as may be required.

DECORATIVE STITCH PATTERN

1. If patterns are misformed as illustration (A), turn screw in direction of symbol (+).
2. If patterns are misformed as illustration (B), turn screw in direction of symbol (-).

- TYPE A. B ONLY -

MAINTENANCE.

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock.

Disconnect the power line plug from electric outlet before carrying out any maintenance.

CLEANING

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 need.

A. Bobbin Holder

Remove the bobbin cover and bobbin. Clean the bobbin holder.

B. Hook Race and Feed Dog

1. Remove the needle, presser foot and holder. Remove the bobbin cover and bobbin. Remove the screws holding the needle plate.
2. Remove the needle plate by lifting up the right side of the plate.
3. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
4. Clean the hook race, feed dogs and bobbin holder. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth.
5. Replace the bobbin holder into the hook race so that the tip (a) fits to the stopper (b) as shown.
6. Replace the needle plate inserting the hook into the machine. Retighten the screws.

Note:

* This machine is using LED light to light up stitching area. If it is not light up, call for your dealer.

* There is no need to lubricate this machine.

A

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with mounting holes and a central housing (no text or symbols)

B

②

HELPFUL HINTS

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION	Page
Upper thread breaks	Machine not properly threaded. Thread entwined around bobbin. Needle inserted incorrectly. Thread tension too light. Thread of incorrect size or poor quality.	Re-thread machine. Remove entwined thread. Re-insert needle. Readjust thread tension. Choose correct thread.	22 21 7 27.8 7
Lower thread breaks	Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Bobbin wound unevenly or too full. Dirt on the bobbin holder.	Re-thread the bobbin. Rewind the bobbin. Clean the holder.	21 20 56
Machine skips stitches	Needle inserted incorrectly. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect size of needle. (on stretch fabric)	Re-insert needle. Insert new needle. Choose correct size needle for fabric. (use stretch needle)	7 7 7
Fabric puckers	Machine not properly threaded. Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Blunt needle. Thread tension too light.	Re-thread machine. Re-thread the bobbin. Insert new needle. Readjust thread tension.	22 21 7 27.8
Machine makes loose stitches or loops	Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Machine not properly threaded. Tension not adjusted properly.	Re-thread the bobbin. Re-thread machine. Readjust thread tension.	21 22 27.8
Stitch pattern is misformed	Presser foot is not suited for the pattern. Thread tension is not balanced.	Attach correct foot. Adjust the thread tension.	29- 27.8
Threader does not thread needle eye	Needle is not raised. Needle inserted incorrectly. Bent needle.	Raise the needle. Re-insert needle. Insert new needle.	8,11 7 7
Machine does not feed properly	Feed dogs are lowered Stitch length not suitable for fabric. Lint and dust accumulated around feed dog.	Raise the feed dogs Regulate stitch length. Clean the feed dog area.	9, 11 13,18 56
Needle breaks	Fabric pulled while sewing. Needle is hitting the presser foot. Needle inserted incorrectly. Incorrect size needle or thread for fabric being sewn.	Do not pull fabric. Select correct foot and pattern. Re-insert needle. Choose correct size needle and thread.	24 29- 7 7
Machine runs with difficulty	Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook race and feed dog.	Remove the needle plate and bobbin holder and clean the hook race and feed dog.	56
	Cord not plugged into electrical outlet.	Insert plug fully into outlet.	4

TYPE A PATTERN CHART

Bold part of decorative stitch pattern is one unit of pattern.

UTILITY PATTERN DECORATIVE PATTERN

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TYPE C PATTERN CHART

UTILITY PATTERN
1	2	3	4	5	6	25	26	27	28	29	30
7	8	9	10	11	12	31	32	33	34	35	36
13	14	15	16	17	18	37	38	39	40	41	42
18	20	21	22	23	24

DECORATIVE PATTERN Bold part of decorative stitch pattern is one unit of pattern.

1	2	3	4	13	14	15	16	25	26	27	28	37	38	39	40
5	6	7	8	17	18	19	20	29	30	31	32	41	42	43	44
9	10	11	12	21	22	23	24	33	34	35	36	45	46	47	48

LETTER

AB	X 1 TIME	AB	X 2 TIMES
A	B	C	D
E	F	G	H
L	K	L	I
M	N	P	Q
R	R	S	T
W	X	S	U
X	Y	Z	A
A	E	E	O
O	O	O	A

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