JANOME 001SKS3 Instrukcja obsługi

Instruction Book

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER

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To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug

this sewing

machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before

cleaning.

WARNING

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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 appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,

repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this

sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

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

6. Do not use outdoors.

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

administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, 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 and/or cutting blade.

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.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as

threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and

the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant

National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your

retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

For Europe only:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards

involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made

by children without supervision.

For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts ............................................................... 3

Standard Accessories .................................................... 4

Accessory Storage ......................................................... 5

Extension Table .............................................................. 5

Free-arm sewing ............................................................ 5

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply ........................................ 6

Operating Instructions: ................................................... 6

Machine Operating Buttons ............................................ 7

Controlling Sewing Speed .............................................. 8

Foot Control .................................................................... 8

Function Keys ................................................................. 9

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ....................... 10

Adjusting the Foot Pressure ......................................... 10

Dropping the Feed Dog ................................................ 10

Balancing Thread Tension .............................................11

Changing the Presser Foot .......................................... 12

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .................... 12

Changing Needles ........................................................ 13

Fabric and Needle Chart .............................................. 13

Winding the Bobbin ..................................................14-16

Threading the Machine ................................................. 17

Built-in Needle Threader .............................................. 18

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread..................................... 19

Selecting the Patterns .................................................. 20

Customizing Machine Settings ................................ 21-23

BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch ............................................................... 24

Securing Seams ........................................................... 24

Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ......................... 24

Changing Sewing Direction .......................................... 24

Cutting Threads ............................................................ 25

Needle Plate Guides .................................................... 25

Cornering Guide ........................................................... 25

Adjusting the Needle Drop Position ............................. 26

Adjusting the Stitch Length .......................................... 26

Lock-a-Matic Stitch ....................................................... 27

Locking Stitch ............................................................... 27

Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position ...................... 27

Triple Stretch Stitch ...................................................... 28

Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 28

Zipper Sewing ......................................................... 29-31

Gathering ...................................................................... 32

Pintucking ..................................................................... 32

Zigzag Stitch ................................................................. 33

Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch) ............................. 34

Overedge Stitch............................................................ 34

Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 35

Double Overedge Stitch ............................................... 35

Visible hemming ........................................................... 36

Blind Hemming ........................................................ 36-37

Shell Tuck ..................................................................... 38

Button Sewing .............................................................. 38

Buttonholes .................................................................. 39

Square Buttonhole...................................................40-43

Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes ..................... 44

Keyhole Buttonhole ...................................................... 44

Stretch Buttonholes ...................................................... 44

Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 45

Welted Buttonhole ................................................... 46-47

Darning .................................................................... 48-49

Tacking ......................................................................... 50

Eyelet ............................................................................ 51

DECORATIVE STITCHING

Applique ....................................................................... 52

Fringing ......................................................................... 53

Drawn Work .................................................................. 53

Smocking ...................................................................... 54

Fagoting ........................................................................ 55

Scallop .......................................................................... 55

French Knots ................................................................ 55

Patchwork Piecing ........................................................ 56

Patchwork ..................................................................... 56

Stippling ........................................................................ 57

Clasp Stitch .................................................................. 57

Satin Stitches ............................................................... 57

Twin Needle Sewing ................................................ 58-59

PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION

Pattern Combination ..................................................... 60

Programming Auto-lock Stitch ...................................... 61

Programming Automatic Thread Cutting ...................... 62

Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image ..................... 63

Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning

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Resuming a Pattern Combination from the Beginning

... 64

Bridge Stitches ........................................................65-66

Monogramming ....................................................... 67-68

Editing a Pattern Combination ...................................... 68

Deleting and Inserting a Pattern ................................... 69

Duplicating a Pattern .................................................... 69

Uniform Stitch Adjustment ............................................ 70

Uniﬁed Needle Drop Position ....................................... 70

Individual Stitch Adjustment ......................................... 71

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ............................. 72

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area ............................................... 73

Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide ...................... 74

Problems and Warning Signals .................................... 75

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 76

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ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts

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Thread take-up lever

Foot pressure dial

Reference chart

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Foot storage compartment

Bobbin thread cutter B

Bobbin winder spindle

Bobbin thread cutter A

Hole for extra spool pin

Spool pin

Spool holder (large)

Thread tension dial

Face cover

Thread cutter

Extension table (accessory storage)

Start/stop button

Reverse button

Auto-lock button

Needle up/down button

Thread cutter button

Feed balancing dial

Speed control slider

Touch panel (Function keys)

LCD screen

Needle clamp screw

Needle

Zigzag foot A

Needle plate

Hook cover release button

Hook cover plate

Foot holder

Setscrew

Needle threader

Buttonhole lever

Carrying handle

Handwheel

Drop feed lever

Machine socket

Foot control jack

Power switch

Presser foot lifter

NOTE:

To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle

with your hand, and support the sewing machine with

the other hand.

NOTE:

Sewing machine design and speciﬁcations are subject

to change without prior notice.

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Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

Zipper foot E

Satin stitch foot F

Blind hemming foot G

Overedge foot C

1/4˝ seam foot O

Automatic buttonhole foot R (in the

accessory storage)

Bobbin (4 pcs.) (1 set on the machine)

Spool holder (large, 1 set on the machine)

Spool holder (small)

Spool holder (special)

Extra spool pin

Needle set

Screwdriver

Lint brush

Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

Power cable

Foot control

Semi-hard fabric cover

Instructional video DVD

Instruction book

Standard Accessories

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Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing area

and can be removed for free-arm sewing.

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w Free-arm

To detach:

Draw the table out to the left.

To attach:

Slide the table on the base and push the table to the

right.

Free-arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves,

waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.

It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or

elbows.

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Accessory Storage

The accessories can be conveniently stored in the

compartment of the extension table and the compartment

under the top cover.

To store the accessories in the compartment of the

extension table, push up the cover towards you to open

the accessory storage.

q Presser foot

w Automatic buttonhole foot R　　　　

e Bobbin

r Extra spool pin

Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment

in the extension table.

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Connecting the Power Supply

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord

into the machine socket e.

c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,

and turn the power switch q on.

q Power switch

w Machine plug

e Machine socket

r Power supply plug

t Wall outlet

If you wish to use the foot control, insert the pin connector

into the jack on the machine.

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

x Insert the pin connector w into the jack e on the

machine.

c Insert the machine plug r of the power supply cord

into the machine socket t.

v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,

and turn the power switch on.

The foot control sign i will be displayed when the foot

control is connected to the machine.

q Power switch

w Pin connector

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r Machine plug

t Machine socket

y Power supply plug

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i Foot control sign

NOTE:

The start/stop button does not work when the foot

control is connected.

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NOTE:

Make sure to use the power supply cable that came

with the machine.

If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds

before turning it on again.

WARNING:

While in operation, always keep your eyes on the

sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such

as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.

Always turn off the power switch and unplug the

machine from the power supply:

- when leaving the machine unattended.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine.

Do not place anything on the foot control.

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Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of

the switch.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended

to ﬁt in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not ﬁt

fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt,

contact a qualiﬁed electrician to install the proper outlet.

Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Machine Operating Buttons

q Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

The machine starts running slowly for the ﬁrst few

stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control

slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is

pressed.

Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow

down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when

the button is released.

NOTE:

•Thestart/stopbuttoncannotbeusedwhenthefoot

control is connected to the machine.

•Themachinewillnotrunandthepresserfootmark

y will blink if you start the presser foot in the up

position. Lower the presser foot and press the start/

stop button.

•Youcanselectthedesiredstart-upspeedfrom

slow, medium or high (refer to page 22).

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NOTE:

Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is

#30 or thicker (refer to page 25).

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w Reverse button

When sewing stitch pattern 01, 04, 05, 10-12 (mode 1) or

55-56 (mode 2), the machine will sew in reverse as long

as the reverse button is pressed.

If stitch pattern 01, 04, 05, 10-12 (mode 1) or 55-56

(mode 2) has been selected and the foot control is not

connected, the machine will start sewing in reverse as

long as the reverse button is pressed.

If you press the reverse button when sewing any other

patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking

stitches and automatically stop.

e Auto-lock button

When sewing stitch pattern 01, 04, 05, 10-12 (mode 1)

or 55-56 (mode 2), the machine will immediately sew

locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto-

lock button is pressed.

When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to

the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and

stop automatically.

The machine will trim the threads automatically after

locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is turned

on (refer to page 62).

r Needle up/down button

Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.

The machine will stop with the needle in down position.

However, you can change the needle stop position in the

machine setting mode (refer to page 22).

t Thread cutter button

After ﬁnish sewing, press this button to trim the threads.

The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the

threads (refer to page 25).

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Foot Control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.

The harder you press the foot control, the faster the

machine runs.

NOTE:

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the

speed control slider when the foot control is fully

depressed.

Operating Instructions:

FootcontrolmodelYC-485ECisforusewiththissewing

machine.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

Youcanlimitthemaximumsewingspeedwiththespeed

control slider according to your sewing needs.

To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the

right.

To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.

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!4 Clear key (refer to pages 22, 69)

Press the clear key to clear the memorized stitch pattern.

Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to delete

the whole pattern combination.

!5 Direct pattern selection keys (refer to page 20)

Youcanselectthestitchpatterns01,04,10,and24

in mode 1 directly.

!6 Twin needle key (refer to page 58)

Press this key when sewing with a twin needle.

!7 Mirror image key (refer to page 63)

Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected

pattern.

!8 Startover key (refer to page 64)

Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the

beginning.

!9 Memory key (refer to page 60)

Press this key to register programmed pattern

combinations.

Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized.

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Function Keys

q LCD screen

The LCD screen shows the following information when the

machine is turned on:

w Stitch pattern

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r Stitch pattern number

t Recommended type of presser foot

y Stitch width

u Stitch length

i Mode key (refer to pages 20, 21)

Press the mode key to select the mode.

When the power is turned on, the pattern selection mode 1

is set automatically.

o Auto thread cutting key (refer to page 62)

Press this key if you wish to cut the threads automatically

after ﬁnish sewing with a locking stitch.

When programming a pattern combination, press this key

to cut the threads automatically after ﬁnish sewing.

!0 Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 26, 33, 43)

Press this key to alter the stitch width.

!1 Stitch length adjusting key (refer to pages 26, 33, 43)

Press this key to alter the stitch length.

!2 Cursor key (refer to page 68)

Press “ ” or “ ” to move the cursor to check or edit the

pattern combination.

!3 Number keys (refer to page 20)

Enter a 2-digit pattern number to select the desired stitch

pattern in modes 1 to 5.

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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

q Presser foot lifter

Youcanraisethepresserfoothigherthanthenormalup

position. This helps you to place thick layers of fabrics

under the foot.

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Adjusting the Foot Pressure

The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure

dial located under the top cover.

The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7.

For ordinary sewing, set 5 at the setting mark.

q Foot pressure dial

w Setting mark

Reduce the pressure when sewing ﬁne synthetics and

stretch fabrics.

To reduce the pressure, set the dial at a lower number.

Increase the pressure when sewing heavy weight fabrics.

To increase the pressure, set the dial at a higher number.

Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered for sewing on buttons, free

motion quilting etc.

Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed

dog.

q Drop feed lever

w Feed dog

Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed

dog, it will return to the up position when you start the

machine.

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NOTE:

Do not turn the handwheel or press the up/down

needle button when the presser foot is in the extra

lifted position.

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For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO,

which covers a wide range of sewing conditions.

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Balancing Thread Tension

Auto-thread tension

Manual thread tension adjustment

Youmayneedtoadjusttensionmanuallydepending

on the sewing conditions such as the type of fabric and

number of layers.

If the needle thread is too tight, the bobbin thread

appears on the right side of the fabric.

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w Right side of fabric

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r Bobbin thread

Turn the thread tension dial to a lower number to

decrease the thread tension.

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Balanced thread tension

For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin

threads will join at the middle of the fabrics.

For zigzag stitch sewing, the needle thread will appear

slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric

w Right side of fabric

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r Bobbin thread

If the needle thread is too loose, the needle thread loops

on the underside of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric

w Right side of fabric

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Turn the thread tension dial to a higher number to

increase the thread tension.

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Changing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch OFF

before replacing the presser foot.

Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the

presser foot lifter.

Press the red button on the back of the foot holder.

The presser foot will drop off.

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Attaching the presser foot

Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just

under the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.

Each foot is marked with an identiﬁcation letter.

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Attaching the foot holder

Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.

Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch OFF

before replacing the presser foot.

Removing the foot holder

Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the

presser foot lifter.

Loosen the setscrew.

Remove the foot holder.

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Changing Needles

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch OFF before

changing the needle.

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button

and lower the presser foot.

Turn the power switch off.

Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle

from the clamp.

q Needle clamp screw

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the ﬂat

side of the needle to the rear.

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it

up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp

screw ﬁrmly with a screwdriver.

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To check needle straightness, place the ﬂat side of the

needle onto something ﬂat (a needle plate, glass etc.)

The gap between the needle and the ﬂat surface should

be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle.

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Fabric Thread Needle

Fine

Lawn

Georgette

Tricot

Organza

Crepe

Silk #80-100

Cotton #80-100

Synthetic #80-100

#9/65-11/75

Blue tip needle

Medium

Sheeting

Jersey

Broadcloth

Fleece

Silk #50

Cotton #50-80

Synthetic #50-80

#11/75 -14 / 90

Heavy

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Denim

Tweed

Coating

Quilting

Silk #30-50

Cotton #40-50

Synthetic #40-50

#14 / 90-16 /100

Fabric and Needle Chart

•Forgeneralsewing,useneedlesize11/75or14/90.

•Anethreadandneedleshouldbeusedforsewing

lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.

•Heavyfabricsrequireaneedlelargeenoughtopierce

the fabric without fraying the needle thread.

•Alwaystesttheneedlesizeonasmallscrapofthe

fabric that will be used for actual sewing.

•Ingeneral,usethesamethreadfortheneedleand

bobbin.

•Whensewingstretchfabrics,verynefabricsand

synthetics, use a blue tip needle. The blue tip needle

effectively prevents skipped stitches.

NOTE:

1 x twin needle, 1 x blue tip needles (#11/75),

2 x #11/75 needles and 1 x #14/90 needle are

included in the needle case (Part No. 820827007).

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Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin

without unthreading the machine while working on a

sewing project.

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.

Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and ﬁx the

spool with the spool holder.

q Extra spool pin

w Hole for extra spool pin

e Large spool holder

NOTE:

The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle

sewing.

Setting the spool of thread

Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the

spool pin.

Attach the large spool holder, and press it ﬁrmly against

the spool of thread.

q Large spool holder

Winding the Bobbin

Removing the Bobbin

Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and

remove the hook cover plate.

q Hook cover release button

w Hook cover plate

Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

e Bobbin

NOTE:

Use the “J” plastic bobbins for horizontal hook (marked

with “J” r). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound

paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or

damage to the bobbin holder.

Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools

of thread.

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Use the spool holder (special) to hold the speciﬁc size of

the spool of threads as shown.

The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows;

The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8˝ to

7/16˝ (9.5 to 10.5 mm)), and the spool length has a range

of 2 3/4˝ to 3˝ (70 to 75 mm).

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r Hole diameter (3/8˝ to 7/16˝)

t Spool length (2 3/4˝ to 3˝)

Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and

hold the spool as illustrated.

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c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

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v Pass the thread to the bobbin.

Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around

the bobbin clockwise several times.

b Insert the thread into one of the slits u of the ﬂange

plate y and pull the thread to cut.

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u Slit

n Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin mark

appears on the LCD screen.

i Bobbin mark

m Start the machine.

Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and

stops spinning.

Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original

position.

, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread

cutter B o.

o Bobbin thread cutter B

NOTE:

For safety purposes, the machine will automatically

stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.

Winding the bobbin

z Pull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot q.

q Guide slot

x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the

thread guide w.

Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around

and under the guide plate e.

Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with

both hands.

w Thread guide

e Guide plate

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at the fastest position (refer

to page 8).

c v

b n

m ,

q

e

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Inserting the bobbin

z Turn the power switch off.

Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook

cover plate.

q End of thread

w Bobbin holder

e Hook cover plate

x Hold the bobbin with your ﬁngertip so it does not

rotate.

Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin

holder.

Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide.

r Front notch

t Guide

c Draw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide

path marked “1”.

Make sure that the thread comes out from the side

notch of the bobbin holder.

y Guide path 1

u Side notch

NOTE:

If the thread does not come out from the side notch,

rethread from step z.

v Continue to draw the thread along the guide path

marked “2” and pull the thread to the right through the

slit. The thread will be cut to a proper length and held

in place.

i Guide path 2

o Slit (Thread cutter)

b Set the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening.

Push down the hook cover plate to ﬁt in place.

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without

drawing up the bobbin thread.

Refer to page 19 for how to draw up the bobbin

thread.

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x

c

v

wq

e

r

t

y

Correct

u

Wrong

i

o

b

e

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x

q

Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.

Turn the power switch on.

Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up

lever to the highest position.

Turn the power switch off.

Pass the thread in the order from z to m.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch OFF

before threading the machine.

w

e

t

r

y

u

i

z

c

v

b n m

z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

q Guide slot

x Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread

around the corner of the guide.

Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right

channel until the thread snaps.

w Corner of the guide

e Right channel

c Draw the thread down along the right channel and

around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the

thread up along the left channel.

e Right channel

r Thread guide plate

t Left channel

v While holding the thread at the spool, ﬁrmly draw the

thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw

the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up

lever.

y Eye of the take-up lever

b Then pull the thread down along the left channel and

through the lower thread guide.

u Lower thread guide

n Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

on the left.

i Needle bar thread guide

m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).

z

x

v

c

b

n

m

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z

q

Built-in Needle Threader

NOTE:

•Theneedlethreadercanbeusedwitha#11to#16

needle.

Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

•Theneedlethreadercannotbeusedwiththetwin

needle.

z Turn the power switch ON.

Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.

Turn the power switch OFF.

Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

The threader hook comes out through the needle eye

from behind.

q Needle up/down button

w Threader knob

e Threader hook

x Draw the thread from left to right, under the left guide,

threader hook and right guide.

Draw the thread around the right guide toward you.

r Left guide

t Right guide

c Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is

pulled up through the needle eye.

y Threader loop

v Remove the thread end through the needle eye to the

rear.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with the twin

needle.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch OFF

before using the built-in needle threader.

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v

c

e

w

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t

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