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USER MANUAL SP20 TOYOTA

HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL + Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the instructions. + Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference. + If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give them this instruction manual.

Contents ; VV000000% X Before use Before use © TT Important safety instructions 4 +__ How to change the power plug- 6 + Part names. 8 + How to use handwheel -10 + How to use presser foot leve -10 + How to use reverse sewing lever -10 +__How to remove extension table -10 + Using the presser foot pressure adjustment knob- -11 + Using the drop feed leve: -11 + Using the stitch length dial -11 + How to use quick adviser -- -12 Sewing > Sewing preparations preparations + Connecting the power -13 +__ Installation of battery for winding the lower thread- -14 + Winding the lower thread - -15 + Threading the lower thread -17 + Threading the upper thread. -18 + Using the needle threader- -20 + Pulling up the lower thread... -22 + Application of each stitch pattern -23 + Changing the presser foot- -25 + Changing the needle. -27 + __ Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension +28 Sewing > Sewing +. Straight stitching and reverse sewing -29 +__Zigzag sewing -- -33 + Adjusting thread tension- -34 + Buttonhole sewing +35 + Overcasting-- -38 + Zipper insertiol -39 + Blind hem stitching -41 + Stretch & Decoration stitching -44 . Maintenance > Maintenance

+__Feed dog and hook maintenance. + Changing light bulb - + Troubleshooting- + Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V) 50 Others 3% Others Te Saiety | precaution about the battery Fo + Recycling + Specifications

X Beïore use Be sure to read this section before use + Important safety instructions ? CVCOCCOCTTTOCTTTTTCTCTTTTTTT These safety instructions are designed to prevent danger or damage arising from the incorrect operation of the machine. Read carefully and always follow the instructions. Explanation of “/\ Warning” A\Warning An incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury. A An incorrect operation could result in an injury or damage to the Â\ Caution machine. Symbol explanati RQ) Do not touch. W Prohibited actions . . p Remove the power plug O Required actions from the outlet. Use an AC 220 to 240 V power source. à 2 Not doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire. eË5) Do not damage the power cord, W modify it, bend it excessively, me jerk it or twist it. NID Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent. Do not use outdoors. Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire. Do not operate where aerosol ( spray ) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. Doing so could cause a fire. A\ Caution When the machine is not in use it should be stored safely, not on the floor as protruding parts could cause injury if a person fell on the machine. Not doing so could cause an injury.

A\Caution Before replacing the needle or presser foot or when threading the upper or lower thread, remove the power plug from the outlet. Do not look away from the needle while operating the sewing machine. If the needle breaks it could cause an injury. Do not touch moving parts such as the needle, take-up lever or handwheel. Doing so could cause an injury. Children should only use the machine under the supervision of a parent or guardian. f{? Otherwise they could injure themselves. Si Do not use when young children are near the Sy : \ en machine. RE? ne Es] They could touch the needle and be injured. Before leaving the sewing machine after using it, remove the power plug from the outlet. Before using the sewing machine make sure that the presser foot holder clamp screw, needle clamp screw and needle plate screw are firmly tightened, and that the presser foot is properly set in the presser foot holder. Not doing so could cause an injury. Do not perform the * Sewing without lowering the presser foot. : : + Sewing while the needle is incorrectly installed. following actions... Ling a bent needie. Doing so could cause + Sewing while jerking the fabric. an injury. + Moving the pattern selection dial while sewing. Do not operate on an unstable surface such as a sofa or a bed. If the sewing machine falls down, it could cause an injury or damages to the machine. Do not drop or insert any foreign objects into any openings such as opening space when you remove the face cover and / or the outer casing space of bobbin case. Doing so could cause an injury or damages to the machine. Do not repair, disassemble or modify except what is mentioned in the instruction manual. Doing so could cause an electric shock, a fire or an injury. ) QID|QIOI e1R1DIe1S1S

UK ONLY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

+ How to change the power plug ?

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A\Warning When you change the power plug or cord, do not repair, disassemble or modify except at the authorised dealer or service centre. Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire If for any reason the power plug for this product is removed 1 it should be immediately disposed of safety and not stored anywhere where it could be inadvertently used again. Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE-NEUTRAL BROWN-LIVE (OR ACTIVE ) As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug - PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: The earth plug pin is unnecessary. As the machine is designed under double insulation structure, the earth wire is removed from the machine. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or À or coloured RED. The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK. Neither core is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

> Betore use + Part names ‘ ÉOLRLALLLLLLLL A + External appearance may differ from model to model. X Depending on the sewing machine you have, some functions may not be applied. The model name is indicated on the label, located on the back of the sewing machine (model SPXXX). Upper thread tension dial Thread guide Presser foot pressure adjustment knob *_ Equipped only with model XXX34 Spool pin Quick adviser Take-up lever Light bulb Face cover Needle threader Extension table (Accessory Box) Needle clamp screw Needle thread guide Presser foot holder Needle plate Presser foot holder clamp screw Feed dog Presser foot Bobbin case cover Bobbin case

Thread winding spindle Hollow for carrying Thread winding switch Insert your hand in the hollow when carrying sewing machine Presser foot lever Handwheel holder Drop feed lever

• Equipped only with model XXX34 Buttonhole adjustment screw Model label

RE | —— H — eee > Betore use + How to use handwheel RRARLALLLLRLLLLLLLLLLLA Handwheel Always turn the handwheel towards yourself. (in the direction of the arrow, forwards) Note: If you turnit in the reverse direction it could tangle the thread.

+ How to use presser foot lever ; VIT TCTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTIT D —————— + When sewing, lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot. (Position @O) + When inserting fabric, lift up the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. (Position @) + Wheninserting very thick fabric under the presser foot, the lift height can be increased by holding the presser foot lever at this position. (Position ©) : le + How to use reverse sewing lever ; VITITCTTCTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT + To sew in reverse, press down on the reverse sewing lever. + To return to sewing in the forward direction, release the reverse sewing lever. + How to remove extension table £

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Pull out the extension table (accessory box) in the direction of the arrow.

> Betore use + Using the presser foot pressure adjustment knob COCO TCTOCTTTTTCTTCTTTCTTTCTTCTTTTTITTIT X Equipped only with model XXX34 By turning the presser foot pressure adjustment knob at the top of the sewing machine, the amount of pressure applied by the presser foot can be adjusted. Turning the presser foot pressure adjustment knob toward “—” reduces the amount of pressure applied by the presser foot. For best results when sewing stretch or thin fabrics, slightly reduce the pressure. Normally, sew with the knob set to “3”. ° Using the drop feed lever VC TTTTOTTTOTT X_Equipped only with model XXX34 The feed dog can be lowered when feeding the fabric freely by hand, for example, when embroidering or quilting. During normal sewing, move the lever to the right to raise the feed dog. When feeding the fabric manually, move the lever to the left to lower the feed dog.

• Using the stitch length dial? CRRRLRRLRLLLLLLLLÉLLLLLA (Used also when sewing stretch stitches. For details on sewing stretch stitches, refer to page 42.) + Stitch length dial (0 through 4) Turn the stitch length dial to adjust the stitch length amount.

1. For shorter stitch, turn the dial to a lower

2. For longer stitch, turn the dial to a higher

+ How to use quick adviser oooooooooooroooroes

+ Jammed stitches + Unbalanced stitches + The fabric wrinkles/puckers + Missed stitches Above troubles happen, refer to illustration @ for countermeasures. When you want to know how to attach presser foot, refer to illustration © for countermeasures. This quick adviser describes basic countermeasures about the main troubles. Shows the following 3 procedures. © Adiusting thread tension. @ Threading the lower thread correctly. @ Threading the upper thread correctly. Describes how to attach presser foot. O Paise the presser foot lever. @ Correctly position the presser foot under the presser foot holder. 6 Lower the presser foot lever.

x Sewing preparations + Connecting the power PLV TOCTTITTTCTTCTTTTTTT Prepare the foot controller. à Insert the power cord connector into the terminal box. 3 Insert the power plug into the outlet. The power is turned on. —— Terminal box |__ Connector

Step on the foot controller to operate the sewing machine. \ The more you press the foot controller, the faster the Ÿ machine runs. Release the foot controller to stop the machine. Foot controller

x Sewing preparations + Installation of battery for winding the lower thread ? COCO TTTTTCTTTTTCTTOTTTTTCTTTTTTTT A battery is supplied as one of the accessories. Before winding the lower thread, install it in the battery holder on back of sewing machine. Open the battery holder cover in the direction of the arrow. L Battery holder cover Install the battery while confirming polarity | of it. Attach battery holder cover. | | Note: Refer to page 48, 49 when | purchasing or changing batteries. | (Use a AA alkaline battery (1.5 V).) |

Hold the thread winding switch to the left, and check that the thread winding spindle rotates. Note: The thread winding spindle rotates only while the thread winding switch is pushed to the left. DETEr!

x Sewing preparations , : 19 + Winding the lower thread > VICOCTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTIT The exclusive motor driven by a battery winds the lower thread.

Attention CAteNr] vuaroomaenenmmn : à Pull up th | pin. ull up the spool pin <= Spool cap Insert the felt, the thread spool and > the spool cap on the spool pin. A Note: The felt is already inserted È = on the spool pin. 1 Et Spool pin ns L J Pull the thread from the thread spool. Thread guide Support the thread on the sewing machine with one hand, using the other hand pass the thread around the thread guide as shown in the diagram.

ZM From the inside, pass the thread end through the hole in the Thread Bobbin bobbin, as shown. Hole Groove Place the bobbin on to the 1: 5 thread winding spindle so the 4 groove will meet the shaft Thread windin ve g projection. spindle fr Shaît projection L J Hold the thread end, and push the thread winding switch to the left to start winding. After winding a little, release the thread winding switch so that it returns to the right 6 and stops winding. Note: The thread is wound only while the thread winding switch is pushed to \ the left. L J | à C8 | Cut extra thread above the bobbin hole. Push the thread winding switch to the e* left again. Wind the thread to the amount you need. L J To stop winding the thread, release the thread winding switch. Cut the thread. right wrong Remove the bobbin from the spindle.

x Sewing preparations

• Threading the lower thread ? 2, nTeaang Ie °ower Inreaq + Take off the bobbin case cover by sliding it towards yourself. Pull bobbin case cover forward and lift to remove.

Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that the bobbin rotates counter clockwise when thread is fed off. Note: Inserting the bobbin in the wrong direction causes irregular thread tension. [3 | Pull the end of thread through the cut-out guide @ to guide E) of the bobbin case and pull out in direction of arrow.

Pull back end of thread about 15 cm, long. Insert the tabs on the bobbin case cover into the race retainer grooves, and then push the bobbin case cover closed. Bobbin case cover

x Sewing preparations ° Threading the upper thread ? VTC TOTTITTOTITTTTTITTTTT Take-up lever Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the take-up lever to its highest position. The line on the handwheel should be at the top, as shown. Raise presser foot lever. Note: If the presser foot lever is not raised, the upper thread cannot be threaded correctly.

Pull up the spool pin. 4 Insert the felt, the thread spool and the spool cap on the spool pin. Note: The felt is already inserted on the spool pin. [5 | Pull the thread from the thread spool, and then press the thread against the sewing machine with one hand while passing the thread around the thread guide with the other hand, as shown in the diagram. nm 18

Pass the thread between the thread guide plate and the upper thread tension dial. Upper thread tension dial Pass the thread along the groove of the thread guide plate, as the arrow in the diagram. Pass the thread through the take-up lever.

C8 | Pass the thread through the right side needle thread guide. LL Check that the thread is threaded correctly. X Correct threading + When the presser foot is raised, the upper thread should feed smoothly when it is pulled toward you. + When the presser foot is lowered, there should be some resistance when the upper thread is pulled toward you. The thread is correctly threaded if it is difficult to pull it. Needle thread guide From the front, pass the thread through the eye of the needle. X The needle can easily be threaded when the needle threader is used. 19==…=

x Sewing preparations + Using the needle threader’

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Note: Use sewing machine needles no. 11 through 16 with the needle threader. (Needle no. 14 is included when the sewing machine is purchased.) The needle cannot be threaded if the thread is too thick for the needle. For details of possible needle and thread combinations, refer to “Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension” on page 26.

Turn the handwheel so that the line is at the top, as shown in the illustration. Line L J 2 Raise the presser foot lever. Presser foot lever —— à 3 Check that the thread has been passed through the needle thread guide. Needle thread guide L J While completely lowering the needle threader lever, pass the thread through the guide as shown in the illustration. Needle threader lever L J

Fully turn the needle threader lever backward and pull the thread through the needle threader slot.

6] Loosen the tension on the thread, and slowly return the needle threader lever forward as much as possible. After checking that the thread has passed through the eye of the needle, release the needle threader lever while releasing the end of the thread. (The needle threader lever automatically returns to its storage position.) X If the needle is not threaded, return to step 3, and try threading the needle again. Pull the loop in the thread that formed at the back of the needle, and then pull about 15 cm of thread to the back of the sewing machine. 21m

x Sewing preparations ° Pulling up the lower thread ? RRRRLRLLALLALLRLLLLLLLLLLRLSSA Hold the end of the thread, turn the handwheel towards yourself for one full turn, and then stop when the needle is at its highest position. Handwheel Note: Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the direction of the arrow). If you turn it in the wrong direction it could tangle the thread. Note: If the thread is tight the lower thread will not come out, so hold the thread loosely. L J Pull up the upper thread and the loop of the lower thread will come out. Pull out this lower thread.

Align the upper thread and lower thread, and thread through the groove of the presser foot. Pull back about 15 cm.

x Sewing preparations

• Application of each stitch pattern CCCCTTTTTTTTTTITTTITTTTTTITTITIT The stitch is selected according to the combination of settings selected on the pattern selection dial and the Stitch length dial. Stitch For details on selecting stitches, refer to “ X Sewing”. length dial * Stitch length for the stitch number 1 through 15 on the pattern selection dial can be adjusted from 0 to 4 mm by stitch length dial. Stitch settings A through S on the pattern selection dial have a fixed stitch length of 3 mm. Pattern selection Stitch length dial . y MODEL Stitch Application dial No. (recommend setting) model 34 | model 26

x Sewing preparations + Changing the presser foot RAR RRLAALRLRLRLLLLLLELLLLA ce (OÉRRER EN Men Removad Raise the presser foot lever. Turn the handwheel towards yourself (| to raise the needle. Note: Never turn in the wrong direction. Handwheel

Presser foot lever F\ L J Press the presser foot holder lever in the direction of the arrow to release the presser foot. Presser foot holder lever Presser foot 25==……

x Sewing preparations ° Changing the needle’ RAA ALRLLRLLRELRELRELEEÉÀ Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the point of the needle higher than the needle plate. Screw driver for the needle plate Hold the needle in one hand, loosen the needle clamp screw with the screw driver for the needle plate, and remove the needle. Note: Do not remove the needle clamp screw. Loosen the needle clamp screw to remove the needle. [3 | Face the flat surface of the needle to the rear and insert until it makes contact with the pin. Firmly tighten the needle clamp screw with the screw driver for the needle plate. Flat surface + GCorectneedie selection + If a faulty needle is used, not only could it impair the sewing © Good needle performance, but it could also damage the needle plate or hook, or break the needle. *Incorrect stitching or thread breaking, try replacing the needle.

The entire needle is bent The point of the needle The point of the needle is blunt / worn away is bent 27mmmm

x Sewing preparations

• Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting

The quality of the sewing finish will improve if the needle and thread are changed to match the type of fabric. Follow the directions in the table below.

Sewingihinfabric | Sewing normal fabric Sewing thick fabric No. 75/11 No. 90/14 No. 100/16 Polyester No. 90 Polyester No. 50 to No. 60 Polyester No. 30 to No. 50 Adjusting the thread

ro] 2 e = 5 Cotton/No.80 to No120/| Cotton No. 60 to No. 80 |CottonNo-40to No50 È 5 Thread |SillkNo80 Silk No. 50 to No. 80 Silk No. 50 rs] 2 $ Lining Broad Curtains £ E Quipler Soft denim Denim 6 Georgette Satin Quilting E . Lawn Pile Fleece La Fabric.| Lace, etc. Gingham, etc. Tweed Felt, etc. S Thread »||-2 g tension -1

1-8 +1 - +3 + Use a ball point needle for the sewing alignment of stretch fabric. + Please purchase any needles not included as accessories, after checking they are specified as home-use sewing machine needles. + Use the same kind of threads for upper/lower thread. + The higher the needle number is, the needle gets thicker. The higher the thread number is, the thread gets thinner.

XX Sewing ° Straight stitching and reverse sewing£ VIT TCTTOTTTTITTTTTTTTTOTTTTTTIV en Straightstith 16 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Set the stitch length dial between “1” and “4”. Position the fabric under the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Step on the foot controller to begin sewing. dé Ends RG 1: After sewing, turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position, raise the presser foot, and then pull out the fabric to the back.

Line up the two threads, and then cut them with the thread cutter on the presser bar. Thread cutter

Reverse sewing is performed at the beginning and the end of sewing to prevent the thread from unraveling. Reverse sewing is performed while pressing down the reverse sewing lever. - Stitch 1 cm from the edge of the fabric to prevent unraveling at the start of sewing. + Sew 3 to 4 reverse stitches at the end of sewing. Note: Remove your finger from the reverse sewing lever to return to forward direction sewing. Reverse sewing lever

DL Un —— CS TO e Sewingihikiabie + When sewing thick fabric from the edge, the presser foot may tilt and be unable to feed through the fabric.

d Place fabric or thick paper of the same thickness as the fabric you wish to sew under the presser foot. This will enable smooth sewing. X For best sewing results, use the optional “Jeans support” when sewing different thicknesses of thick fabrics. Fabric or Sewing fabric thick paper Jeans support

æ & [ When sewing thin fabric, sometimes fabric puckers or is not fed correctly. At that time, sewing is easier if tissue paper is placed under the fabric. After sewing remove the paper carefully.

When sewing hard-to-feed fabric, such as leather, use the roller foot. X The roller foot is only included with model XXX34.

Pull out the extension table (accessory box) in the direction of the arrow. Sew tube-shaped fabrics such as trousers or sleeves, by pulling them over the machine free arm as shown in the diragram. CET

XX Sewing . Zigzag sewing < There are various zigzag applications, such as applique and overcasting. VOICI TCITTITITTITT Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Set the stitch length dial between “0.5” and “4”.

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L J Position the fabric under the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot. Step on the foot controller to begin sewing.

XX Sewing ° Adjusting thread tension ‘ RRLRALALLLRLLLLLLLLLÈLSA . ee @Upper thread is tight

Lower the upper thread tension. @Upper thread is loose Upper thread is tight Wrong Increase the upper side thread tension. Upper thread is loose Note: If the tension does not change even when you adjust the upper thread tension, thread the upper thread and lower thread again. CET

• Buttonhole sewing COCO TTTTCOTTTTTIT Buttonhole sewing to match the size of the button is possible. For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is recommended to use a stabilizer for a better buttonhole finish. Change to the buttonhole foot. (Refer to “Changing the presser foot”, p28.) Buttonhole foot [ n î Ï N J Set the buttonhole size and mark Center line lines on the fabric. oo 3mm

ei : 5 Start line a 4 of sewing Button thickness (Button diameter + button thickness + 3 mm) L J 3 Align the buttonhole foot division line _. … closest to you with the guide line, and Division line lower the presser foot to the start line of Start line sewing on the fabric. . of sewing —ù D Guide line L Center line ) 35 ==

DL Un —— CS TO Raise the needle to the highest position, a set the pattern dial to “1”, sew the left side and stop at the line marked on the fabric. Set the stitch length dial between “0.4” and “1”.

Raise the needle to the highest position, à set the pattern dial to “2”, and sew 5 to <> 6 bar-tack stitches. “2” and “4” on the pattern selection dial use the same dial — _ position.

T6] Raise the needle to the highest position, HÏTR set the pattern dial to “3”, sew the right side and stop at the line marked on the fabric.

Raise the needle to the highest position, a set the pattern dial to “4”, and sew 5 to 6

8 | Use the buttonhole cutter to cut the center, making sure not to cut the stitches. Note: If a marking pin is put in the bar-tack area it helps to prevent cutting the bar-tack with the buttonhole cutter.

Buttonhole cutter + Adjustment of buttonhole balance + UT. Use the buttonhole adjustment screw to adjust the balance between the stitches (rear side). + Adjust by turning with the © screw driver of your own. + Don't turn the screw more than 90°. Note: The original position of buttonhole adjustment screw may vary according to the model of machine. Buttonhole adjustment screw If the stitches are loose on the right side of the buttonhole, turn slightly in the “- direction.

If the stitches are loose on the left side of the buttonhole, turn slightly in the “+ direction. AAA]

e Ove rcasti ng > This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the ? edge of the fabric. COCO TCITTTTTT Raise the needle to its highest position, and then turn the pattern selection dial to) select stitch number 10 or 15. Note: Select pattern No.10 when sewing thin fabric. Set the stitch length dial between “1” and “4”. Zigzag sewing foot

x The overcasting foot is only included with model XXX34.

Gi] + When using the zigzag sewing foot Position the fabric so that the needle extends slightly off the edge of the fabric when the needle moves to the right.

+ When using the overcasting foot [2 | Attach the overcasting foot. (Refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 23.) Sew with the edge of the fabric against the guide on the foot. A\Caution |

XX Sewing ° Zipper insertion’ RSR ALRLALLLLLELÉ Attach the zipper foot. (Refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 23.) Raise the needle to its heat position, and then turn the pattern selection dial to select stitch number 6. Set the stitch length dial between “2” and “4”. First, sew the left side of the zipper.

il 1 Zipper foot Ï Set the right side pin of the zipper | Left side pin Right side pin foot to the presser foot holder. Align the zipper and the fabric, and tack.

• Lay down the slider tab toward you. 3 | Position the fabric so that the zipper is on the right side of the presser foot.

Sew until just before the presser foot makes contact with the slider, and then stop the sewing machine. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to lower the needle into the fabric. Slider Raise the presser foot. Move the slider to the rear of the presser foot, and finish the sewing. sé: -eSewingihemightsiderontheZippen- cé; a à Release the presser foot and set to the left side pin. Sew the right side of the zipper using the same procedures as for the left side. Note: Sewing in the same direction as the left side will help prevent sewing misaligment.

XX Sewing e Blind hem stitching ? In this sewing method the stitch cannot oovtrorrrorortirt be seen on the front of the fabric. Raise the needle to its highest position, and then turn the pattern selection dial to select stitch number 7 or 9. (When sewing stretch fabrics, select stitch number 9.) Set the stitch length dial to setting “1” or “2”. Zigzag sewing foot ê&- Blind stitch foot X The blind stitch foot is only included with model XXX34. Fold back the cloth so that the folded area protrudes by about 5 to 7 mm. Iron and tack by hand. 5to 7 mm 4Aimmmm

+ When using the zigzag sewing foot Position the fabric so that the needle slightly catches the fold when the needle moves to the left. Lower the presser foot and start S Ur > Fold sewing. The part of the stitch that - catches the fold will be visible from the right side of the fabric. Sew the Wrong stitch evenly so that the part of the | Side stitch that catches the fold is not too large or too small. Right side After sewing, pull out the tacking, open out the fabric. + When using the blind stitch foot Inside fold Wrong side [3 | Attach the blind stitch foot. (Refer to “Changing the presser Adjusting screw foot” on page 23.) Position the fabric so that the needle slightly catches the fold when the needle moves to the left. Lower the presser foot, adjust the screw so that the fold aligns with the guide, and then sew with the fold against the guide. After sewing, pull out the tacking, open out the fabric. Inside fold Wrong] side

Balanced stitches Wrong side Right side Small stitches evenly located on right side. Needle catches too much on the fold Wrong Right side side Needle does not catch on the fold Wrong Right side side Large stitches on right side. The blind hem stitches do not come through

XX Sewing Use this stitching method for reinforcing ° Stretch & Decoration stitchingé stitching, decorative stitching and quilting.

As an example, the following procedure describes how to select stitch number F. + Raise the needle to its highest position, and then turn the pattern selection dial to select stitch number F. + Turn the stitch length dial to select setting “A — K”. Pattern Patter Stitch selection dial length dial Note: Select the same setting on a the stitch length dial and the pattern selection dial. Pattern selection] … Stitch Stitch MODEL Pattern selection] Stitch th MODEL dial No. [length aiat| SM Podal 34 model 26 dialNo. [length dial] M [del 34] model 26 A A-K n O (e] L L-S NS (e] _ [II B AK fr o o M L-S 3 o - LIL C A-K £ O (e] N L-S $ (e] _ D A-K 6 O (e] O L-S E (e] _ E A-K à O (e] P L-S = (e] _ F A-K & O (e] Q L-S & (e] _ G A-K F O (e] R L-S $ (e] _ H A-K 1 O (e] S L-S £ (e] _ [l A-K è O (e] J A-K $ o o

• Feed dog and hook maintenance’ COCO TTTTCTOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT If the sewing machine makes a loud noise or rotates slowly, or there could be thread waste or dust in the hook or feed dog. Perform maintenance on the hook and the feed dog. A\Caution | Attention AE - ©, Remove presser foot and needle. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws in the needle plate, and then remove the needle plate. Needle plate screw — (2 screws) _7 Presser foot L J u | | | . à Lift bobbin case in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Brush off lint and dust on feed dog and ) hook, then clean it with a soft cloth. A vacuum cleaner wand or hose may be used to remove lint from this area. L J 45m

DL Un —— CS TO + Atachingthe BobbinCase + Insert the bobbin case from the front. The red mark @ on the bobbin case should be in the position, as shown in the diagram. Align the red mark @ and ®), and attach the needle plate with the projection © on the bobbin case positioned as shown in the diagram. Make sure that bobbin case moves slightly from side to side as indicated by the arrow.

Tighten needle plate clamp screws. Turn the handwheel and see if hook moves smoothly. When the bobbin case is attached incorrectly, the handwheel is heavy and does not turn smoothly. At that time remove the needle plate and the bobbin case, attach them again. Attach the needle and presser foot. Needle plate screw Check that the needle correctly enters (2 screws) the hole in the needle plate. Hole in needle plate

RE | —— H — eee % Maintenance + Changing light bulb£ VTC TOTITTOITITTITT Loosen the screw with a “+” Screw screw driver of your own, and take off the face cover in the direction of the arrow. Face cover Turn the light bulb counterclockwise as the arrow in the diagram and remove. Turn the new light bulb clockwise to install. Note: Contact your distributor or the service center listed on the last page of this Instruction Manual to purchase a light bulb for the SP20 series. Always reinstall the face cover after replacing the light bulb. A7mmmm

• Troubleshooting 911119114996, center torrepair. > \Whatis the problem? Check the following + possibilities before contacting the service Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page The power plug is not inserted | Connect the power plug correctly 11 Does not : : rotate Thread is tangled in the hook, Does not work | ©fthere is a broken needle in Clean the hook 43 the hook Loud noise There is thread waste or dust Slow rotation in the hook or feed dog Remove thread waste or dust 48 1e mlbiE Rene Install the needle correctly 25 installed ne needle clamp screw is Firmly tighten the screw 25 loose The needle is too fine for the Use a needle appropriate to the : 26 cloth fabric Broken needle The tensi th e tension of the upper : ; thread is too tight Adijust the thread tension 32 MOE EEE IEEtES Do not pull the fabric strongly 27 strongly The bobbin case is not in the Put the bobbin case in the correct 44 correct position position The upper and lower thread Thread the upper and lower thread 15,16 are not correcily threaded correcily The thread is tangled in the Remove thread waste from the 43 bobbin case or hook feed dog and hook Upper thread The tension of the upper . : breakage thread is too tight Adjust the thread tension 32 The needle is bent = The point of the needle is burred Replace with a good needle 25 The needle, thread and fabric Use an appropriate needle, thread 26 combination is inappropriate and fabric combination Lower thread The lower thread is incorrectly Thread the lower thread correctiy 15 breakage threaded There is thread waste in the Remove thread waste from the 43 feed dog feed dog and hook The feed dog is lowered Raise the feed dog 9 Fabric is not 1ne EN ERNEIBENE Adjust the stitch length dial 9 fed through The stitch length amount is too | Adjust the stitch length dial to an ° small appropriate setting The pressure applied by the Adjust the pressure applied by the 9 presser foot is too light presser foot to an appropriate setting

BR ! !] —— CS TO Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page The needle is incorrectly installed Install the needle correcily 25 The needle is bent Use a straight needle 25 Missed The needle and thread are not | Sew with a needle and thread 26 stitches appropriate for the fabric appropriate to the fabric The upper thread is not correctiy threaded Thread the upper thread correctly 16 The tension of the upper . : thread is too tight Adijust the thread tension 32 The fabric The upper and lower thread Thread the upper and lower thread | 45 46 vies / are not correctly threaded again ! uckers P The needle is too thick for the cloth Use a needle appropriate to the fabric 26 The needle is burred Replace with a good needle 25 Too much The lower thread is incorrectly threaded | Thread the lower thread correctly 15 lower thread The tension of the upper . fn showing on thread is too tight AGREE ENEAErSIEN Se right side of The bobbin is not correctly Insert the bobbin in the bobbin 15 the fabric inserted in the bobbin case case correctly The upper thread is not oo much correctiy threaded Thread the upper thread correctly 16 upper thread The tension of the upper Adjust the thread tension 32 showing on thread is too loose wrong side of The upper thread is not correcily the fabric threaded (not threaded through | Thread the upper thread correcily 16 the thread guide) The stitch length dial is not set Set the stitch length dial to the no“ D or om ï : 42 Stretch to setting ‘A - K’or“L-S appropriate setting stitches cannot | The stitch length dial andthe Select the same setting on the be sewn pattern selection dial are setto | stitch length dial and the pattern 42 different settings selection dial The needle position is too low Tu the handwheel so that ie 18 line is at the top The needle Needle no.9 is being used Use needle no. 11 through 16 26 cannot be : : threaded with The needle is incorrecily installed | Install the needle correcily 25 the needle The needle is bent Use a straight needle 25 threader The thread has not been Pass the thread through the correctiy passed through the needle bar thread guide correct 18 needle bar thread guide g y If the above treatments do not solve the problem, contact | ni. SP20 SERIES / SERIE MODEL / MODELE SP the service center as described in your warranty. When calling for service, please note the MODEL and Ce # à SERIES that are inscribed on the back of your sewing Fa ee Em te Des ne manner machine. MADEINP.R C./ FABRIQUE APR.

> Maintenance / Others + Servicing double-insulated products < , ,(230V-240V) 4 VIVTTTITTTTTITTTTTTTTTTTITTTTTTTTT In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means are provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and should only be done by qualified service personnel with knowledge of the system under his or her responsibility. Replacement parts for a double- insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. The symbol is marked on the double-insulated product. X Otners + Safety precaution about the battery L PPT TTTTITTTTTTTTITITTTITTTTTTITT A\Warning (A\Warning) A\Caution |

We are committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product design and our manufacturing methods. DO NOT THROW AWAY! At end of life, please dispose of this product in an environmentally responsible way. The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol featured above and on the product's data-plate means that this product falls under the scope of the E.U. “Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment” (WEEE) directive and “Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment” (ROHS) directive and should not be disposed of with your household waste. At end of life, you must ensure that this product is disposed of in accordance with national and local legislation and that it is sorted as Category 2 “Small Domestic Appliances” WEEE. You may be liable under local and national laws for improper disposal of this product. Please consult the web, or a competent national or local body, for the return and collections systems available to you and the locations of your nearest recycling points. 1f you purchase a new product direct from us, we will take your old product back, irrespective of the brand, if it is a like for like sale. As an individual, you can make a positive impact on reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of WEEE. This will reduce use of landfill and minimize the environmental impact of the products you use. Hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products can have a harmful impact on human health and on the environment. + Specifications£ RRLRLALLLLLLLLA Model P20 series Hook type Horizontal Needle Home-use sewing machine needle (HA-1) Bobbin TOYOTA-exclusive plastic bobbin Maximum stitch length 4 mm Maximum stitch width 5mm Straight stitch needle position Center needle position, left needle position Sewing machine weight (sewing machine and foot controller) gnt ( 8 6.3 kg Sewing machine size Width: 412 mm Depth: 192 mm Height: 292 mm Rated voltage 220 -240V V Rated frequency 50 Hz Rated power consumption 85 W Light bulb 15W Battery Akaline 1.5 V, Mignon/AA/LR6 If you have any queries about this TOYOTA sewing machine, check the warranty for details. Sim