HZL-F Series

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COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE HZL-F series

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this instruction manual before using the machine as it contains important operational Attention and safety information. Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER -To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

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

1. Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children. 2. Use this appliance 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 appliance 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 appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Never operate the appliance 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. Keep ﬁngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Always use the proper throat plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 7. Do not use bent needles. 8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deﬂect the needle causing it to break. 9. Switch the sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot and the like. 10. 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. 11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 12. Do not use outdoors. 13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or when oxygen is being administered. 14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet. 15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only. Foot controller: Model JC-001 Foot controller can be used on sewing machine model HZL-F300, HZL-F400, or HZL-600.

The working temperature of sewing machine is from 5 to 40 degree Celsius. Do not use sewing machine under direct sunlight, near a heat source such as stove, iron, candle or any hot objects and in the place where temperature is high. Otherwise temperature inside sewing machine becomes high and/or vinyl of the power cord may be damaged, resulting in ﬁre or an electric shock.

Always check a combination of material, thread and needle size. (Refer to page 24.) If the combination is not right, for example, sewing thick material such as denim with thin needle like size 11 and smaller, needle may break and it will cause injury to your body.

1 Thank you for purchasing our products.

To safely and properly use this product, please read the instruction manual carefully and understand the properties of this computer sewing machine. This machine is composed of well-chosen brand-name parts and is well quality controlled. Please try a variety of different sewing methods and have fun.

FOR USA AND CANADA ONLY This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

● Do not expose machine to direct sunlight or ● Do not use thinner or other similar solvents humid atmosphere. to clean machine.

As the microcomputer(s), semi-conductor(s) and precise wiring board(s) is built in this sewing machine, please pay attention that the following condition(s) may occur.

● Use this product in a temperature between ● This sewing machine will stop due to safety 5 and 40 degree Celsius. mechanism to prevent the machine from overheating, If temperature is extremely low, this sewing when it sews slowly and for a long time. In this event, machine may not work properly. Start and Stop button will not light.

The sewing machine will return to working condition

after about 10 minutes. Stop!

2 2 Contents Basic operations Thank you for purchasing our products.

To safely and properly use this product, please read the instruction manual carefully and understand Important safety instructions ………………………… 1, 2 Practical sewing the properties of this computer sewing machine. This machine is composed of well-chosen brand-name parts Principal parts ……………………………………………………… 5 and is well quality controlled. Please try a variety of different sewing methods and have fun. Accessories …………………………………………………………… 6 Straight stitch ……………………………………………… 34~38 FOR USA AND CANADA ONLY Basic operations How to use seam guide line on the throat plate This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of Automatic lock stitch and programmed thread Practical sewing electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does trimming not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to Function of operational buttons …………………………… 7 How to change needle positions install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. Connecting to the power supply …………………… 8, 9 How to change the stitch length Name and function of other operational Other straight stitch patterns buttons …………………………………………………………… 10, 11 ……………………………………………………… Speed control 12 Zigzag stitch ……………………………………………………… 39

Presser foot lifting lever and installation of Overcasting stitch ……………………………………… 40, 41 Patchwork quilt knee lifting lever ………………………………………………… 13 Blind stitch …………………………………………………… 42~44 Changing the presser foot ………………………… 14, 15 Buttonhole stitches ……………………………………… 45~50 Bobbin thread preparation ………………………… 16~19 Standard buttonholing Needle thread preparation ………………………… 20~21 Keyhole buttonholing

Threading the needle thread Buttonhole with gimp

Automatic needle threader When changing the width of the buttonhole

Pulling up the bobbin thread When changing the density of the seam ● Do not expose machine to direct sunlight or ● Do not use thinner or other similar solvents ………………………………………… stitches Decorative humid atmosphere. to clean machine. Attaching the needle 24 Manual 2-step buttonhole …………………………… 51, 52 Fabric, thread and needle table ……………………… 25 Bartacking …………………………………………………… 53, 54 How to adjust thread tension …………………………… 26 Inserting zippers ………………………………………… 55~57 How to adjust presser foot pressure ……………… 27 Side zipper attachment How to lower feed dog ……………………………………… 27 Butted zipper attachment How to select a stitch pattern F600 ………… 28, 29 How to select a stitch pattern F400 ………… 30, 31 Shirring and gathering ……………………………………… 58 How to select a stitch pattern F300 ………… 32, 33 Pintucking …………………………………………………………… 59 …………………………………………………………… As the microcomputer(s), semi-conductor(s) and precise wiring board(s) is built in this sewing machine, Welt seam 60 please pay attention that the following condition(s) may occur. How to use quilt guide F600 / F400 ………………… 61 Scallop stitches ………………………………………………… 62 ● Use this product in a temperature between ● This sewing machine will stop due to safety Decorative stitches …………………………………………… 63 5 and 40 degree Celsius. mechanism to prevent the machine from overheating, If temperature is extremely low, this sewing when it sews slowly and for a long time. In this event, machine may not work properly. Start and Stop button will not light.

The sewing machine will return to working condition

after about 10 minutes. Stop!

2 3 Patchwork quilt Type and usage of Options …………… 81~90

1. Change of seam width of buttonhole ………… 81 Patchwork piecing (joining) ……………………………… 64 2. Change of needle position ………………………… 82 Applique (1) ………………………………………………………… 65 3. Setting the thread trimming foot switch Applique (2) ………………………………………………………… 66 to OFF …………………………………………………………… 83 Crazy quilt …………………………………………………………… 67 4. Twin needle sewing ……………………………… 84, 85 Stitch in ditch quilting F600 Only ………………… 68 5. Guide ……………………………………………………………… 86 Quilting (straight stitch) F600 / F400 ……………… 69 6. Contrast of liquid crystal display (LCD) …… 87 Quilting (free motion) F600 / F400 …………… 70, 71 7. Button reception buzzer volume settings … 88 8. Language setting ………………………………………… 89 9. Elongation ……………………………………………………… 90

Message catalog ………………………………………………… 91 Introduction of optional accessory parts …… 92, 93 Decorative stitches How to install wide table …………………………………… 94 Machine maintenance ……………………………………… 95 Performance check list ……………………………… 96, 97 One-point stitch/sewing letters ………………… 72~79 List of stitch patterns F600 ……………………… 98, 99 List of stitch patterns F400 ………………… 100, 101 Preparation before stitching ………………………… 72 List of stitch patterns F300 ………………… 102, 103 Test sewing ……………………………………………………… 72 Speciﬁcations …………………………………………………… 104 Operational buttons and screen …………………… 73 How to select patterns (letters) ……………… 74, 75 How to edit patterns (letters)………………………… 76 How to stitch a pattern (letters) …………………… 77 Disposing thread ends of jump stitches ……… 77 Save / call of pattern (letters) ………………… 78, 79

Character selecting methods …………………………… 80

4 Principal parts

Thread tension adjustment dial …………… Patchwork quilt Type and usage of Options 81~90 Speed controller Spool cap (large)

1. Change of seam width of buttonhole ………… 81 Presser foot pressure adjustment dial Spool pin Face plate cover Bobbin winding Patchwork piecing (joining) ……………………………… 64 2. Change of needle position ………………………… 82 Threading lever shaft Applique (1) ………………………………………………………… 65 3. Setting the thread trimming foot switch Needle up/down button Applique (2) ………………………………………………………… 66 to OFF …………………………………………………………… 83 LCD Screen Presser foot lifting lever …………………………………………………………… 4. Twin needle sewing ……………………………… 84, 85 Crazy quilt 67 Sensor pinhole for buttonholing Light under arm ………………… 5. Guide ……………………………………………………………… 86 F600 Only Stitch in ditch quilting F600 Only 68 Thread cutter ……………… 6. Contrast of liquid crystal display (LCD) …… 87 Reverse stitch Quilting (straight stitch) F600 / F400 69 Thread trimming button button Quilting (free motion) F600 / F400 …………… 70, 71 7. Button reception buzzer volume settings … 88 Operational 8. Language setting ………………………………………… 89 Start/stop button buttons ……………………………………………………… 9. Elongation 90 Auxiliary bed Knee lifting lever (accessory case) hole Message catalog ………………………………………………… 91 Drop feed knob Pattern adjustment dial Introduction of optional accessory parts …… 92, 93 Decorative stitches How to install wide table …………………………………… 94 Machine maintenance ……………………………………… 95 Performance check list ……………………………… 96, 97 One-point stitch/sewing letters ………………… 72~79 List of stitch patterns F600 ……………………… 98, 99 Hand wheel (pulley) List of stitch patterns F400 ………………… 100, 101 Preparation before stitching ………………………… 72 List of stitch patterns F300 ………………… 102, 103 Test sewing ……………………………………………………… 72 Hard case Speciﬁcations …………………………………………………… 104 …………………… Operational buttons and screen 73 * Do not put heavy objects onto ……………… hard case and wide table. How to select patterns (letters) 74, 75 Power switch How to edit patterns (letters)………………………… 76 How to stitch a pattern (letters) …………………… 77 Disposing thread ends of jump stitches ……… 77 Foot-controller-jack Save / call of pattern (letters) ………………… 78, 79 Machine-socket-inlet Wide table F600 Only Character selecting methods …………………………… 80

Needle setscrew

Presser foot releasing button Needle Presser foot holder setscrew Presser foot holder Presser foot

Feed dog Throat plate Hook cover Hook cover release button

5 5 Accessories

Draw the auxiliary bed out to the left.

● Inside the auxiliary bed. ● Supplied with the machine

Standard presser foot (A) Bobbin (1) Spool cap (large)

Manual buttonhole ● Inside the accessories bag. presser foot (I) Buttonhole presser Auxiliary foot (E) spool pin F600 / F400 Walking Patchwork foot (N) presser foot (P) F600 / F400 F600 / F400 Overcasting Blind stitch presser Smooth presser foot (C) foot (D) presser foot (T) F600 Only

Open toe presser foot (O) Edge Sewing presser foot (R) Zipper presser Bobbin (3) F600 Only Quilt presser F600 Only foot (B) foot (Q) F600 / F400

Ripper Quilt guide Eyelet punch Twin needle F600 / F400 F600 Only F600 / F400 T-shape screwdriver

Cleaning brush ● Inside hard case

Spool cap (Small) Needle set Foot Controller Knee-lifting lever Instruction manual HA X 1 # 11 (1) model name; JC-001 (This manual) # 14 (1) F600 / F400 # 16 (1) for knit # 11 (1) Spool cap (Middle) Power cord

6 6 Accessories Function of operational buttons

Draw the auxiliary bed out to the left. When machine stops, press this button to change the needle Needle up/down button position. (When the needle is up, the needle moves down and vise versa.) * when a stitch pattern is not selected, needle does not move downward but you can move the needle up. Even when the presser foot is raised, be aware that the needle moves up or downward.

● Inside the auxiliary bed. ● Supplied with the machine

Speed controller While sewing, speed can be adjusted. Standard presser foot (A) Bobbin (1) Spool cap (large)

Reverse stitch button Manual buttonhole ● Inside the accessories bag. While pressing this button, machine sews reverse presser foot (I) Buttonhole presser (lock stitch). Auxiliary foot (E) spool pin Start/stop button F600 / F400 Walking Patchwork When pressing this button, machine starts to sew slowly and then foot (N) presser foot (P) up to the speed set by speed controller. F600 / F400 F600 / F400 When pressing this button again, machine stops with needle at Overcasting Blind stitch presser Smooth its down position. presser foot (C) foot (D) presser foot (T) Color of button indicates machine status. F600 Only Green: Ready to start and/or while sewing Red: Not ready to start (When it is pushed in red condition, Open toe presser needle moves by one stitch.) foot (O) Edge Sewing Zipper presser presser foot (R) Bobbin (3) F600 Only Quilt presser Thread trimming button foot (B) F600 Only foot (Q) After sewing, press this button to trim both F600 / F400 threads automatically.

Ripper Quilt guide Eyelet punch Twin needle F600 / F400 F600 Only F600 / F400 T-shape screwdriver Notes for thread trimming: Cleaning brush ● Inside hard case 1. Do not use thread thicker than No.30. 2. After trimming, the stitch can be done without pulling up bobbin thread. 3. When sewing again after thread trimming, if you pull up the bobbin thread again and place it underneath the presser foot together with needle thread, you can avoid birds nest on the wrong side of the fabric. Spool cap (Small) Needle set Foot Controller Knee-lifting lever Instruction manual 4. Regularly clean the machine (refer to page 94), as dust in the area of the thread trimming unit may HA X 1 # 11 (1) model name; JC-001 (This manual) cause malfunction. # 14 (1) F600 / F400 # 16 (1) for knit # 11 (1) Spool cap (Middle) Power cord

6 7 7 Connecting to the power supply

Connecting to the Warning power supply • Disconnect the plug and turn off the power switch (turn to “O”) that always sewing machine is not to use.

Operating power switch: Turn OFF the machine, set the power switch to "0" Turn ON the machine, set the power switch to "I" OFF

WARNING (For U.S.A.,Canada only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Power switch Plug In case Start/stop button is used: 1. Turn OFF the power switch (turn to “O”) 2. Insert cord-connector into machine-socket-inlet. 3. Insert plug into socket-outlet. 4. Turn ON the power switch. (Turn to “I”)

Machine-socket-inlet

8 Connecting to the power supply

Connecting to the Warning Using the foot-controller: power supply Power switch • Disconnect the plug and turn off the power 1. Turn OFF the power switch (turn to “O”) 2. Insert the foot-controller-plug into the foot-controller-jack. switch (turn to “O”) that always sewing machine Plug is not to use. 3. Insert cord-connector into machine-socket-inlet. 4. Insert plug into socket-outlet. 5. Turn ON the power switch. (Turn to “I”)

* When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button Operating power switch: Turn OFF the machine, set the power switch to "0" cannot be used to start sewing. Turn ON the machine, set the power switch to "I" Start button: Can not operate to start sewing. OFF Stop button: Can operate to stop sewing.

Foot-controller-plug ON Foot-controller-jack Foot controller

Machine-socket-inlet

9 10 Name and function of operational buttons

Zigzag width This is used to change the zigzag width and the needle position. 1 adjustment dial * buttons on F400/F300.

Stitch length This is used to change the stitch length. 2 adjustment dial * buttons on F400/F300.

This is used to conﬁrm the selected stitch pattern and/or settings. 3 Conﬁrmation button

This is used to move the cursor. 4 Selection button

Clear button This is used to delete the selected stitch pattern and to cancel each setting. 5 When pressing the button continuously, all the saved stitch patterns will be deleted.

Automatic lock When it is pressed, symbol “ “ will be shown on the screen. 6 stitch and thread The machine will automatically lock stitches at sewing-start and sewing-end trimming button and then trim both threads.

Needle stop When it is pressed, either symbol “ ” or “ ” will be shown on the screen. position 7 When sewing with symbol “ ”, the needle stops at its highest position. switching button When sewing with the symbol “ ”, the needle stops at its lowest position.

Continuous This button is valid only when “ “ mode. stitch button When it is pressed, symbol “ “ will be shown on the screen. 8 The machine will sew the selected stitch patterns continuously. When it is pressed again, the machine will cancel this function. * When it is pressed while sewing, the machine will stop after the selected patterns are sewn completely. Mirror Image After selecting a stitch pattern, press this button to make a mirror image of the 9 button selected pattern. * There are some patterns that can not make a mirror image. Option button It is possible to change the following function and settings. ・Seam width of buttonhole ・Needle position ・Thread trimming by foot controller ・Twin needle ・・ !0 Guide LCD display contrast ・Buzzer volume ・Language ・Elongation * Optional functions vary from stitch pattern to stitch pattern. (Refer page 80~89 for more details.)

Save/call button This is used to save and/or call a pattern. The machine can save maximum 10 !1 patterns. (Refer to page 77 and 78 for more details.)

Pattern selection A stitch pattern can be selected. !2 button * Usage of the buttons varies by pattern selecting mode. (Refer to page 27~32 for more details.)

Pattern selection When the pattern selection mode needs to be changed, press the desired !3 mode switching button. The selected button will be illuminated. button

1011 Speed control

Speed control

Faster speed Speed controller Slower speed Maximum sewing speed can be freely set by the speed controller.

Foot controller To run the machine, press the foot controller. Slower speed The harder you press, the faster the machine sews. Speed controller will set the maximum sewing speed.

Pressing harder → faster speed Faster speed Pressing weaker → slower speed

“Thread trimming foot switch” When the heel side of the foot controller is pressed, the threads are trimmed. Thread trimming → It is also possible to cancel this function. foot switch (Refer to page 82.)

* Always clean the foot controller. It is important that you do not place any objects on the foot controller as it may cause injury to the user and may cause malfunctions.

1112 Speed control Presser foot lifting lever and installation of knee lifting lever

Speed control Presser foot lifting lever

Faster speed Speed controller Slower speed The presser foot can be up or down position by using Maximum sewing speed can be freely set by the speed the presser foot lifting lever. controller. 3

1 Lowered position …… Presser foot should be lowered when sewing. 2 2 Ordinary lift position …… This position is used for fabric removal and/or changing the presser foot. 1 3 Extra lift position …… This position is used to put heavy materials underneath the presser 3 foot. 2 Foot controller Presser foot lifting lever 1 * Be careful that the presser foot and the needle should not To run the machine, press the foot controller. interfere when the needle is in down position and the Slower speed The harder you press, the faster the machine sews. Presser foot presser foot is raised to the extra lift position. Speed controller will set the maximum sewing speed.

Pressing harder → faster speed Faster speed Pressing weaker → slower speed

F600 / F400 “Thread trimming foot switch” Installation of knee lifting lever When the heel side of the foot controller is pressed, the threads are trimmed. The knee lifting lever is useful when a guilt is being sewn and Thread trimming → It is also possible to cancel this function. for other projects that require the use of both hands. With the foot switch (Refer to page 82.) knee lifting lever, you are able to control the position of the presser foot without using your hands.

concave portion convex portion * Always clean the foot controller. It is important that you do not place any objects on the foot controller as it may cause injury to the user and may cause malfunctions.

Insert the knee lifting lever so that concave and convex meet.

Push the lever to right-hand side to lift the presser foot. The presser foot is lowered when the lever goes back to the original position. Lifting * Do not touch the knee lifting lever while sewing. It may cause a deformation of a stitch pattern. Knee lifting lever

11 1312 Changing the presser foot

Removing and installing the Turn OFF the power switch presser foot Attention before replacing presser foot. Presser foot holder Removing presser foot Presser foot Presser foot 1. Raise the needle and presser foot. releasing button 2. Press the presser foot releasing button to remove the presser foot.

Installing presser foot Align the pin of the presser foot and the groove in the presser foot holder. Then lower the presser foot holder Pin with the presser foot lifting lever.

* Each presser foot has a marking. Use the appropriate Groove in presser foot holder presser foot for the stitch pattern to be sewn.

Presser foot marking

Removing and installing presser foot holder

Removing presser foot holder Presser foot holder 1. Lift the needle and presser foot lifting lever. 2. Loosen the setscrew of the presser foot holder to the left and remove the presser foot holder.

Setscrew of presser foot holder

Setscrew of presser foot holder Installing presser foot holder Presser bar Align the screw hole at the presser bar with the hole of presser foot holder (long groove). Tighten the setscrew ﬁrmly by turning it to the right side.

Presser foot holder 1314 Changing the presser foot

Removing and installing the Turn OFF the power switch The type and application of the presser foot Attention presser foot before replacing presser foot. Marking of presser foot ↓ Presser foot holder Removing presser foot Standard presser A This is used mainly for straight stitch and zigzag stitches. Presser foot Use this presser foot especially when sewing heavy-weight Presser foot foot 1. Raise the needle and presser foot. materials. releasing button 2. Press the presser foot releasing button to remove the This is used to attach zippers. presser foot. Zipper presser foot B

Overcasting presser C This presser foot is used exclusively for overcasting to prevent foot the cut edge of fabrics from fraying.

Installing presser foot Blind stitch presser D This presser foot is used for blind stitch on hems of trousers foot and skirts, or sleeves. Align the pin of the presser foot and the groove in the presser foot holder. Then lower the presser foot holder Pin with the presser foot lifting lever. Buttonhole presser E This presser foot is used for automatic buttonholing. foot * Each presser foot has a marking. Use the appropriate Groove in presser foot holder presser foot for the stitch pattern to be sewn.

Manual buttonhole I This is used for sewing decorative stitches, letters and bartacks. Presser foot presser foot Also for manual buttonhole (pattern No. 03). marking

Walking foot N In general, this presser foot is used for difﬁcult-to-feed” materials F600 / F400 such as knits, jersies, vinyl, artiﬁcial leather and leather or quilting. Removing and installing presser foot holder Patchwork P This presser foot is used for patchwork stitches. There are two Removing presser foot holder seam lines, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch from center needle position. Presser foot holder presser foot 1. Lift the needle and presser foot lifting lever. F600 / F400 2. Loosen the setscrew of the presser foot holder to the This presser foot is used for non-slippery materials like vinyl left and remove the presser foot holder. Smooth presser T foot and satin stitches. F600 Only

Open toe presser O This is used for the applique and decorative stitches. Setscrew of presser foot (Front part of the presser foot is open for better visibility.) foot holder F600 Only

Setscrew of presser This is used for the quilt stitch. foot holder Quilt presser foot Q Installing presser foot holder F600 / F400 (Machine setting: Straight Stitch and Center needle position) Presser bar Align the screw hole at the presser bar with the hole of presser foot holder (long groove). Tighten the setscrew ﬁrmly by turning it to the right side. Edge Sewing R This is used for patchwork, sewing center line of joined presser foot materials by using the center guide of the presser foot. * Fine tune the needle position by zigzag width adjustment dial. F600 Only Presser foot holder 13 1514 Bobbin thread preparation

Taking out the bobbin Turn OFF the power switch before the bobbin is taking Attention out and/or put into the bobbin case.

1 Open the hook cover.

Hook cover

2 Take out the bobbin. * If the bobbin has too little thread, do not use it as the thread will get tangled. * Use only the designated bobbin. Other bobbins may cause malfunction.

Setting thread spool

Spool Cap Small spool Place a thread spool to spool pin and a 1 spool cap onto the spool pin.

* Do not use the thread cone with a small amount of thread. This may cause thread tangling Spool Cap Large spool and/or the thread coming out of the eye of the needle when starting to sew.

There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to the thread spool to be used.

1516 Bobbin thread preparation

Taking out the bobbin Turn OFF the power switch Winding the bobbin thread * An exclusive motor is built-in for winding before the bobbin is taking Attention bobbin so that you can wind bobbin at out and/or put into the Thread guide any time. bobbin case.

Place the thread spool to the spool 1 pin. 1 Open the hook cover.

Spool A pin Thread the guide and then A 2 thread the thread guide (guide in the circle) for bobbin winding Hook cover

Take out the bobbin. 2 Bobbin Set the bobbin on the bobbin winding winding shaft 3 shaft. * If the bobbin has too little thread, do not use it as the thread will get tangled. * Use only the designated bobbin. Other bobbins may cause malfunction. Wind the thread to the bobbin 4-5 times in 4 clockwise direction.

Put the thread end into the guide at the 5 bobbin winding shaft and pull it to the right side to cut it. Setting thread spool

Spool Cap Small spool Guide (with cutter) Push the bobbin winding regulator Place a thread spool to spool pin and a 6 towards the bobbin to start winding the 1 spool cap onto the spool pin. Bobbin winding regulator bobbin. * Be careful that the bobbin winding regulator * Do not use the thread cone with a small amount works as a switch. of thread. This may cause thread tangling Spool Cap Large spool and/or the thread coming out of the eye of the needle when starting to sew. When winding is ﬁnished, the shaft 7 stops automatically, the bobbin winding There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to regulator moves to right and return to the the thread spool to be used. original position. Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winding shaft and cut the thread by cutter. * Bobbin winding will automatically stop even while winding, when the winding speed is reduced due to a load to the bobbin winding Cutter motor caused by thread tangling. 15 1716 Setting the bobbin

1 Put the bobbin in the bobbin case. * Place the bobbin so that thread winds counterclockwise.

Thread groove A and B by pulling 2 the thread end.

* It will be easier to thread grooves when you press the bobbin lightly with your ﬁnger.

A B

3 Thread guide C by pulling the thread C to left side.

1718 Setting the bobbin

Put the bobbin in the bobbin case. Thread to guide D and E leave the thread 1 4 underneath. (Thread guide E first and it * Place the bobbin so that thread winds will thread to guide D as well.) counterclockwise. C * When pulling bobbin thread, bobbin rotates counterclockwise. If bobbin rotates clockwise, put the bobbin upside down. D

Cut the thread with the built-in cutter F. Thread groove A and B by pulling 5 2 the thread end.

* It will be easier to thread grooves when you press the bobbin lightly with your ﬁnger.

A B F

Thread guide C by pulling the thread 3 Close the hook cover. C to left side. 6

You can start to sew in this condition (without pulling up the bobbin thread), however, if you want to sew with the bobbin thread pulled out, refer to “Pulling up the bobbin thread” in the page 22.

17 1918 Needle thread preparation

Attention TurnTurn OFF OFFthe power the power switch switch before winding the bobbin thread. before winding the bobbin thread. Note: Threading the needle thread Make sure to push the needle to the top. 3 2

4 It is impossible to perform stitching if the needle is not correctly installed or a bent needle is used. Pay close attention as this will cause 1 machine malfunction. * Use the needle: No.11-16 and the thread: No.30-90. 5 * When twin needle is used, the automatic needle threader can not be used.

* Align the marking at the hand wheel with the one on the machine body.

1 Lift the presser foot lifting lever.

Spool capSmall spool Place a thread spool to the spool pin and 2 a spool cap onto the spool pin.

There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium Spool cap Large spool Large spool and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to thread spool to be used.

1920 Needle thread preparation

Attention Turn OFF the power switch before winding the bobbin thread. Note: Thread to guide A. Threading the needle thread Make sure to push the 3 needle to the top. 3 A 2

4 It is impossible to perform stitching if the needle is not correctly installed or a bent needle is used. Pay close attention as this will cause Hold the thread end and thread according machine malfunction. 4 1 to the arrow marking. * Make sure that the presser foot is raised. * Use the needle: No.11-16 Otherwise the machine is not correctly threaded. and the thread: No.30-90. 5 * When twin needle is used, the automatic needle threader can not be used. * Check that the thread take-up is correctly threaded.

* Align the marking at the hand wheel with the one on the machine body.

1 Lift the presser foot lifting lever.

Thread the guide B from the right-hand Spool cap Small spool 5 side. Place a thread spool to the spool pin and 2 a spool cap onto the spool pin. * It is easier to thread by pulling thread towards left back side. There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium Spool cap Large spool and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to B thread spool to be used.

19 2120 Automatic needle threader Lower the presser foot. Thread cutter * Be careful that the cutter is inside. 1 * The automatic needle threader sometimes fails to thread the needle when the presser foot is raised.

Thread to A and cut the thread with the 2 thread cutter.

Lower the threading lever until it comes 3 to a complete stop. Threading lever * Lower the threading lever slowly.

Release the threading lever and the 4 needle thread is threaded to the needle eye.

5 Pull the thread backward. Pull out the thread from the needle eye by approx. 10 cm or 4 inches long.

2122 Automatic needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Basic operation: Lower the presser foot. You can start to sew without pulling up the bobbin Thread cutter * Be careful that the cutter is inside. 1 thread, however, if you want to sew with the * The automatic needle threader sometimes bobbin thread pulled out, follow the directions fails to thread the needle when the presser below. foot is raised.

Thread to A and cut the thread with the Lift the presser foot and lightly hold the 2 thread cutter. 1 end of the needle thread.

Lower the threading lever until it comes 3 to a complete stop. Threading lever * Lower the threading lever slowly. Turn the hand wheel towards you to move 2 the needle up and down. Loop of bobbin thread will be pulled out when you will pull the needle thread lightly.

Release the threading lever and the 4 needle thread is threaded to the needle Pull out both needle and bobbin threads eye. 3 by approx. 10 cm (4 inches) long and pass them under the presser foot towards the back of the machine.

5 Pull the thread backward. Pull out the thread from the needle eye by approx. 10 cm or 4 inches long.

21 2322 Attaching the needle

Turn OFF the power switch Warning before changing the needle.

Screwdriver 1 Removing needle 1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle comes to the highest position and lower the presser foot.

2. Turn the needle setscrew towards you 1-2 times and Needle setscrew remove the needle.

2 Attaching the needle Stopper pin (The needle cannot be inserted unless it is correctly positioned.)

Hold the needle with its ﬂat part facing away from you, and insert it fully until it touches the stopper pin. Securely tighten the needle setscrew.

Hold the needle with its ﬂat part facing away from you

Needles to be purchased

When purchasing spare needles, specify HA X 1 (130/705H) or HA X 1 SP (needle for knits) . Needle size: The larger the number, the thicker the needle.

Checking the needle

Check the needle for its straightness occasionally. Shank Any bent needle would cause skipped stitches, thread breakage or damage to materials.

Flat object Attention: The machine will not sew if the needle is not inserted The ﬂat part of the needle correctly and/or a bent needle is used. It will cause damage to the machine.

2324 Attaching the needle Fabric, thread and needle table

Turn OFF the power switch Warning before changing the needle. Fabric Thread Needle

Screwdriver HA×1 1 Removing needle Light-weight Lawn Silk thread ………………………………………… No.80,90 1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle materials No.11 Spun thread ……………………………………… No.80,90 comes to the highest position and lower the presser Georgette foot. Knit needle Tricot Spun thread ……………………………………… No.60-90 2. Turn the needle setscrew towards you 1-2 times and No.11 Needle setscrew remove the needle. Wool and synthetic Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.80 No.11-14 fabrics Spun thread …………………………………… No.60-90

Medium-weight Cotton and synthetic Spun thread …………………………………… No.50, 60 No.11-14 materials fabrics

Attaching the needle Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.50 Knit needle 2 Light jersey Stopper pin (The needle cannot be inserted unless it Spun thread …………………………………… No.50, 60 No.11 is correctly positioned.) Ordinary wool and Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.50 No.11-14 synthetic fabrics Spun thread …………………………………… No.50, 60 Hold the needle with its ﬂat part facing away from you, and insert it fully until it touches the stopper pin. Heavy-weight Denim Spun thread ……………………………………… No.30-50 No.14-16 Securely tighten the needle setscrew. materials Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.50 Knit needle Jersey Spun thread …………………………………… No.50, 60 No.11-14 Hold the needle with its ﬂat part ……………………………………………… facing away Coat Silk thread No.50 No.11-14 from you

* In general, the same thread is used for both needle and bobbin threads. Needles to be purchased * Thin thread and needle will be used for light-weight fabrics and thick thread and needle will be used for heavy-weight materials. When purchasing spare needles, * Check that the combination of needle and thread is OK by trial sewing on the material which will be sewn. specify HA X 1 (130/705H) or * Knit needle is good for stretchy fabrics (such as knits) and synthetic fabrics. HA X 1 SP (needle for knits) . Needle size: * Use thread No. 30 - 90. * When it is difﬁcult to go over an overlapped section, guide the fabric by hand. The larger the number, the thicker the needle. * When sewing decorative stitches or letters (Page 28, 30 and 32), use knit needle for better ﬁnish.

Checking the needle

Check the needle for its straightness occasionally. Shank Any bent needle would cause skipped stitches, thread breakage or damage to materials.

Flat object Attention: The machine will not sew if the needle is not inserted The ﬂat part of the needle correctly and/or a bent needle is used. It will cause damage to the machine.

23 2524 How to adjust thread tension

Needle thread Well-balanced thread tension

Fabric (right side) Straight stitch: Needle and bobbin threads interlace with each other at the middle of the fabric thickness. ( A ) A Zigzag stitch: Needle thread is pulled a little bit to the wrong side of the fabric. Fabric (wrong side)

If the machine is set to “Auto”, it is suitable for most fabrics. However, adjustment may be necessary according to fabrics and sewing applications. Bobbin thread If the tension is not correctly set, it will cause imbalanced stitch formation, puckering, and/or thread breakage. Thread tension adjustment dial

Stronger tension Weaker tension

Needle thread When the needle thread is too

Fabric (right side) strong: The bobbin thread will be pulled to the front side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards "-1" to "-3". Fabric (wrong side) Bobbin thread

Needle thread When the needle thread is too Fabric (right side) low:

The needle thread will be pulled to the wrong side of fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards Fabric (wrong side) "+1" to "+3".

Bobbin thread

In case a correct tension setting is not obtained, check thread paths for both needle and bobbin threads. 2526 How to adjust thread tension How to adjust the presser foot pressure / How to lower the feed dog Needle thread Well-balanced thread tension How to adjust presser foot pressure Fabric (right side) Straight stitch: Needle and bobbin threads interlace with each other at the middle of the Presser foot Turn the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to set the fabric thickness. ( A ) proper pressure. A pressure adjustment Zigzag stitch: Needle thread is pulled a little bit to the dial wrong side of the fabric. Stronger Fabric (wrong side) When sewing in general, set the presser foot pressure Weaker adjustment dial to “5”. If the machine is set to “Auto”, it is suitable for most fabrics. However, adjustment may be necessary When sewing on light synthetic fabrics, stretchy fabrics, according to fabrics and sewing applications. appliqué which seam allowance is overlapped, etc., lower Bobbin thread If the tension is not correctly set, it will cause the number on the presser foot pressure adjustment dial. imbalanced stitch formation, puckering, and/or thread (reducing the presser foot pressure) breakage. Thread tension adjustment dial

Stronger tension Weaker tension

How to lower the feed dog

Move the drop feed knob to the right-hand side, in case the feed dog is in the down position for free motion quilting, button sewing, etc. Needle thread When the needle thread is too * Move the drop feed knob to the left-hand side after Fabric (right side) strong: sewing. The feed dog will be engaged automatically when the machine starts to sew. The bobbin thread will be pulled to the front side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards "-1" to "-3". Fabric (wrong side) Drop feed knob Bobbin thread When lowering the feed dog

Needle thread When the needle thread is too Fabric (right side) low:

The needle thread will be pulled to the wrong side of fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards When lifting the feed dog Fabric (wrong side) "+1" to "+3".

Bobbin thread

In case a correct tension setting is not obtained, check thread paths for both needle and bobbin threads. 25 2726 F600 How to select a stitch pattern

☆ There are 225 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and the 1 Direct patterns marking of the presser foot to be used.

Push and check the stitch

pattern in this portion and select.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen.

Pattern No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Pattern for elastic Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Applique stitch Over casting Blind stitch reinforced stitch Straight Buttonhole Center

Application needle Piecing position stitch Straight

Refer to 33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44 page

2 Other patterns

Push and choose stitch pattern type.

Select stitch pattern by number.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen.

・Practical patterns

Pattern No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Pattern Three point zig zag Two point zig zag Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Ornamental pattern Blind stitch Blind stitch Shell tuck Back straightline stitch Back zigzag stitch Fly stitch Bar tack Eyelet Darning Button sewing Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Left Center Left Right needle needle needle needle position position position position Straight stitch stitches) Lock stitch (stay Zigzag stitch Application

Refer to 33 37 38 40 - 39 40 - - - - 41 - 37 - - 52 - - 71 - page 2728 F600 How to select a stitch pattern

☆ There are 225 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ・Buttonhole patterns ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see Pattern No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 the selected stitch pattern and the Pattern 1 Direct patterns marking of the presser foot to be used. buttonholes Standard buttonhole 2-step end Rounded buttonholes Keyhole For knit Decorative Push and check the stitch Application pattern in this portion and select.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen. Refer to 44 page Pattern No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Pattern ・Quilt patterns ・Decorative patterns for elastic Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Applique stitch Over casting Blind stitch reinforced stitch Straight Buttonhole Center

Application needle Piecing position stitch Straight Patterns for crazy quilt Pattern Pattern

Refer to 33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44 page

2 Other patterns Refer Refer to 65 to 62 page page Push and choose stitch pattern type.

Select stitch pattern by number. 3 One point pattern 4 Letters

will be indicated on top right side of the screen. Push and choose Push and choose

. Check the number in this portion . Check this portion. ・Practical patterns and select. Input letters by cell phone input. (Refer to page 73) Pattern No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 will be indicated on top right side of the screen. will be indicated on top right side of the screen. Pattern Three point zig zag Two point zig zag Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Ornamental pattern Blind stitch Blind stitch Shell tuck Back straightline stitch Back zigzag stitch Fly stitch Bar tack Eyelet Darning Button sewing Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Left Center Left Right needle needle needle needle Pattern Pattern position position position position Straight stitch stitches) Lock stitch (stay Zigzag stitch Application

Patterns for elongation

Refer Refer Refer to 33 37 38 40 - 39 40 - - - - 41 - 37 - - 52 - - 71 - to 71~78, 89 to 71~78 page page page 27 2928 F400 How to select a stitch pattern

☆ There are 157 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and the 1 Direct patterns marking of the presser foot to be used.

Push and check the stitch

pattern in this portion and select.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen.

Pattern No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Pattern for elastic Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Applique stitch Over casting Blind stitch reinforced stitch Straight Buttonhole Center

Application needle Piecing position stitch Straight

Refer to 33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44 page

2 Other patterns

Push and choose stitch pattern type.

Select stitch pattern by number.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen.

・Practical patterns

Pattern No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Pattern Three point zig zag Two point zig zag Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Ornamental pattern Blind stitch Blind stitch Shell tuck Fly stitch Bar tack Eyelet Darning Button sewing Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Left Center Left Right needle needle needle needle position position position position Straight stitch stitches) Lock stitch (stay Zigzag stitch Application

Refer to 33 37 38 40 - 39 40 - - - - 41 - - 52 - 71 - page 2930 F400 How to select a stitch pattern

☆ There are 157 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ・Buttonhole patterns ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see Pattern No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 the selected stitch pattern and the Pattern 1 Direct patterns marking of the presser foot to be used. buttonholes Standard buttonhole 2-step end Rounded buttonholes Keyhole For knit Decorative Push and check the stitch Application pattern in this portion and select.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen. Refer to 44 page Pattern No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Pattern ・Quilt patterns ・Decorative patterns for elastic Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Applique stitch Over casting Blind stitch reinforced stitch Straight Buttonhole Center

Application needle Piecing position stitch Straight Pattern Pattern

Refer to 33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44 page

2 Other patterns Refer Refer to 65 to 62 page page Push and choose stitch pattern type.

Select stitch pattern by number. 3 One point pattern 4 Letters

will be indicated on top right side of the screen. Push and choose Push and choose

. Check the number in this portion . Check this portion. ・Practical patterns and select. Input letters by cell phone input. (Refer to page 73) Pattern No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 will be indicated on top right side of the screen. will be indicated on top right side of the screen. Pattern Three point zig zag Two point zig zag Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Ornamental pattern Blind stitch Blind stitch Shell tuck Fly stitch Bar tack Eyelet Darning Button sewing Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Left Center Left Right needle needle needle needle Pattern Pattern position position position position Straight stitch stitches) Lock stitch (stay Zigzag stitch Application

Patterns for elongation

Refer Refer Refer to 33 37 38 40 - 39 40 - - - - 41 - - 52 - 71 - to 71~78, 89 to 71~78 page page page 29 3130 F300 How to select a stitch pattern

☆ There are 105 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and the 1 Direct patterns marking of the presser foot to be used.

Push and check the stitch

pattern in this portion and select.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen.

Pattern No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Pattern for elastic Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Applique stitch Over casting Blind stitch reinforced stitch Straight Buttonhole Center

Application needle Piecing position stitch Straight

Refer to 33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44 page

2 Other patterns

Push and choose stitch pattern type.

Select stitch pattern by number.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen.

・Practical patterns

Refer to 33 37 38 40 - 39 40 - - - - 41 - - 52 - 71 - page 3132 F300 How to select a stitch pattern

☆ There are 105 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ・Buttonhole patterns ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see Pattern 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 the selected stitch pattern and the No. 1 Direct patterns marking of the presser foot to be Pattern used. buttonholes Standard buttonhole 2-step end Rounded buttonholes Keyhole For knit Decorative

Push and check the stitch Application pattern in this portion and select.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen. Refer to 44 page Pattern No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Pattern ・Quilt patterns ・Decorative patterns for elastic Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Applique stitch Over casting Blind stitch reinforced stitch Straight Buttonhole Center

Application needle Piecing position stitch Straight Pattern Pattern

Refer to 33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44 page

2 Other patterns Refer Refer to 65 to 62 page page

Push and choose stitch pattern type.

Select stitch pattern by number. 3 One point pattern 4 Letters

will be indicated on top right side of the screen. Push and choose Push and choose

. Check the number in this portion . Check this portion. ・Practical patterns and select. Input letters by cell phone input. (Refer to page 73) Pattern No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 will be indicated on top right side of the screen. will be indicated on top right side of the screen. Pattern Three point zig zag Two point zig zag Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Ornamental pattern Blind stitch Blind stitch Shell tuck Fly stitch Bar tack Eyelet Darning Button sewing Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Used for lightweight material Used for ﬂexible material Left Center Left Right needle needle needle needle position position position position Pattern Pattern Straight stitch stitches) Lock stitch (stay Zigzag stitch Application Patterns for elongation

Refer Refer Refer to 33 37 38 40 - 39 40 - - - - 41 - - 52 - 71 - to 71~78, 89 to 71~78 page page page 31 3332 Straight stitch

Attention

Pattern No. Direct 1 Turn OFF the power switch Standard presser before replacing the presser Presser foot foot (A) foot. Thread tension Auto

Sewing start

Pull the needle and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the rear of the machine and lower the presser foot to start sewing.

This means presser foot is up. Lower the presser foot to start sewing.

Sewing end

Stop sewing and push the thread trimming button to trim the threads.

Push the thread trimming button to trim the threads.

Push heel side of the foot controller to trim the threads.

Thread trimming * This function can be cancelled. foot switch (Refer to page 82.)

* You can also cut the threads by the thread cutter at the face plate cover.

3334 Straight stitch

When sewing the edge of thick

Attention fabrics

Pattern No. Direct 1 Turn OFF the power switch Turn the hand wheel and let the needle enter at the position Standard presser before replacing the presser of sewing start. Push the black button by ﬁnger and lower Presser foot foot (A) foot. the presser foot. Release the ﬁnger from the black button and start sewing. When the presser foot will be on the Thread tension Auto fabric completely, the black button will be disengaged automatically. Sewing start When changing the sewing direction Pull the needle and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the rear of the machine and lower the presser foot Stop sewing in front of the predetermined position and then to start sewing. continue to sew, stitch by stitch, by using needle up/down button until the target point. Leave the needle inside the fabrics and raise the presser foot. With the needle inside the This means presser foot is up. fabrics change the sewing direction, lower the presser foot Lower the presser foot to start and then start sewing. sewing.

Lock stitch after sewing-end

Sewing end After the sewing is ﬁnished, push the reverse stitch button. While it is pressed, the machine will sew reverse and when Stop sewing and push the thread trimming button to trim it is released, the machine will stop sewing reverse. the threads. *When reverse stitching, the sewing speed is slow.

The machine will sew reverse at almost the same speed Push the thread trimming button to trim the threads. as the normal sewing. When the reverse stitch button is released, the machine sews straight. Push heel side of the foot controller to trim the threads.

Thread trimming * This function can be cancelled. foot switch (Refer to page 82.) On center needle position basis

5 1 1 5 1 1 /8 /4 /4 /8 Seam guide line on the throat plate

Align the fabric edge with a seam guide line and sew. * Numbers on the guide line show the distance in mm and * You can also cut the threads by the thread cutter at 5 mm the face plate cover. inches between the center needle position and the guide line. 10 20 Numbers, 7, 10 and 20 are millimeter. Numbers, 1/ 4, 5/ 8 and 1 are inches. 7 10

33 3534 Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming

Example: straight stitch After selecting a stitch pattern, push one time.

The machine will sew a few reverse stitches (lock stitches), 2 trim both needle and bobbin threads and stop.

Symbol on screen: Fabric

3 When is pushed once again, this function will be cancelled.

1 After selecting a pattern, you can press to display on the screen.

Place the fabric in the sewing start 2 position and begin sewing. The machine sews a few back stitches and continue.

3 Press the reverse stitch button. The machine sews reverse stitches, stop sewing and trim both needle and bobbin threads automatically.

3536 Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming How to change needle positions / How to change the stitch length

Example: straight stitch After selecting a stitch pattern, push one time. When changing the needle position The machine will sew a few reverse stitches (lock stitches), 2 of straight stitch trim both needle and bobbin threads and stop. It is possible to change the needle position with the Symbol on screen: Fabric zigzag width adjusting dial/button.

3 F600 Only When is pushed once again, Turning to the left (- side), the needle moves to the left. this function will be cancelled. Turning to the right (+ side), the needle moves to the right.

F400 / F300 Pushing "-", the needle moves to the left. Pushing "+", the needle moves to the right. 1 After selecting a pattern, you can press to display on the screen.

Place the fabric in the sewing start When changing the stitch length 2 position and begin sewing. It is possible to change the stitch length with the The machine sews a few back stitches and continue. stitch length adjusting dial/button.

F600 Only Turning to the left (- side), the displayed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly. Turning to the right (+ side), the displayed value becomes larger and the stitch length becomes larger.

F400 / F300 Pushing "-", the displayed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly. Pushing "+", the displayed value becomes larger and 3 Press the reverse stitch button. the stitch length becomes larger. The machine sews reverse stitches, stop sewing and trim both needle and bobbin threads automatically.

35 3736 Other straight stitch patterns

Lock stitch (stay stitches)

At the sewing-end, push the reverse stitch button. The machine will sew several stay stitches and stop.

Reinforced stretch stitch

The reinforcing stretch stitch helps reinforce seams when used for sewing of elastic fabric or the force-exerted part of fabric that is likely to fray.

Straight stitch for elastic fabric

Finished seams are elastic. This stitch system can be used for producing straight stitches on elastic fabrics such as knits and jersey.

F600 Only Reverse straight stitch

Machine starts to sew reverse and when reverse stitch button is pushed, it sews forward.

3738 Zigzag stitch

Other straight stitch patterns Attention

Lock stitch (stay stitches) Pattern No. Direct 4 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser At the sewing-end, push the reverse stitch button. foot. Standard presser The machine will sew several stay stitches and stop. Presser foot foot (A)

When changing the zigzag width

The zigzag width can be adjusted while sewing.

F600 Only Turning to the left (- side), displayed value becomes smaller Reinforced stretch stitch and the zigzag width becomes smaller accordingly. Turning to the right (+ side), displayed value becomes larger The reinforcing stretch stitch helps reinforce seams when and the zigzag width becomes larger accordingly. used for sewing of elastic fabric or the force-exerted part of fabric that is likely to fray. F400 / F300 Pushing "-", displayed value becomes smaller and the zigzag width becomes smaller accordingly. Pushing "+", displayed value becomes larger and the zigzag width becomes larger accordingly.

Straight stitch for elastic fabric

Finished seams are elastic. This stitch system can be used for producing straight stitches on elastic fabrics such as knits and jersey. Width

When changing the stitch length

The stitch length can be adjusted while sewing.

F600 Only F600 Only Turning to the left (- side), the displyed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly. Reverse straight stitch Turning to the right (+ side), the displayed value becomes Machine starts to sew reverse and when reverse stitch larger and the stitch length becomes larger accordingly. button is pushed, it sews forward. F400 / F300 Pushing "-", the displyed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly. Pushing "+", the displayed value becomes larger and Length the stitch length becomes larger accordingly.

37 3938 Overcasting stitch

・ This stitch is used to prevent the edge of fabric from fraying. Overcasting stitch 1

Attention

Pattern No. Direct 7 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Overcasting foot. Presser foot presser foot (C)

Push the fabric towards the guide and sew. If the fabric and guide are apart, it will not make a nice stitch formation. Make sure to guide the fabric along the guide and sew slowly.

* Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle will not hit the presser foot.

Overcasting stitch 2

Attention

Pattern No. Practical 07 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Overcasting foot. Presser foot presser foot (C)

This stitch is used for overcasting medium- to heavy- weight materials. Guide the fabric along the guide and sew.

* Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle will not hit the presser foot.

3940 Overcasting stitch

・ This stitch is used to prevent the edge of fabric from fraying. Overcasting stitch 1 Overcasting stitch 3

Attention Attention

Practical 08 (Light- Pattern No. Direct 7 Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser weight material) before replacing the presser Overcasting foot. Overcasting foot. Presser foot Presser foot presser foot (C) presser foot (C)

Push the fabric towards the guide and sew. This overcasting stitch is used for overcasting light- If the fabric and guide are apart, it will not make a weight materials. nice stitch formation. Make sure to guide the fabric Guide the fabric along the guide and sew. along the guide and sew slowly. * Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle * Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle will not hit the presser foot. will not hit the presser foot.

Overcasting stitch 2 Overcasting by 3-point zigzag

Attention Attention

Pattern No. Practical 07 Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Practical 05 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser before replacing the presser foot. foot. Overcasting Standard presser Presser foot Presser foot presser foot (C) foot (A) * Do not use overcasting presser foot (C). This stitch is used for overcasting medium- to heavy- weight materials. This stitch is used to prevent the cut edge of fabric Guide the fabric along the guide and sew. from fraying. Keep some seam allowance and cut the sewn fabric * Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle carefully so that stitches are not cut by the scissors. will not hit the presser foot.

39 4140 Blind stitch

Attention

Pattern Turn OFF the power switch number before replacing the presser foot. Direct 8 Practical 13 (Light- Pattern No. weight material) Practical 14 (Stretchy fabrics) Blind stitch presser Presser foot foot (D)

Folding fabrics

Sewing overcasting stitches on the edge Fabric 1 of fabric. (wrong side) ● Refer to pages 39 and 40 for overcasting stitches. Finish line

0.5 to 0.6 cm 2 Basting. Basting line Fabric (wrong side)

Finish line

0.5 to 0.6 cm 3 Fold from basting line. Leave 0.5 to 0.6 cm.

Fabric Fabric (wrong (wrong side) side)

Finish line

4142 Blind stitch

Attention Align the guide of the presser foot with Needle 4 the folded edge. Pattern Turn OFF the power switch Turn the hand wheel and adjust with number before replacing the presser the zigzag width adjusting dial so that foot. stitches reach the folded edge. Direct 8 Practical 13 (Light- Fabric * Pay attention so that needle will not hit the Pattern No. weight material) (wrong side) Guide Folded presser foot. Practical 14 edge Guide (Stretchy fabrics) Blind stitch presser Presser foot foot (D) Folded edge

Folding fabrics Position the folded edge against the guide 5 and sew. Sewing overcasting stitches on the edge Fabric 1 of fabric. Fabric (wrong side) (wrong side) ● Refer to pages 39 and 40 for overcasting stitches. Finish line Guide

0.5 to 0.6 cm

Basting. 2 6 Turn over the fabric after sewing. Basting line Fabric Fabric Fabric (wrong side) (wrong side) (right side)

Finish line

0.5 to 0.6 cm Finish line 3 Fold from basting line. Leave 0.5 to 0.6 cm.

Fabric Fabric (wrong (wrong side) side)

Finish line

41 4243 When changing the needle entry point

1. If the stitches reach too far beyond the folded edge

F600 Only

Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial to the left side.

F400 / F300

Turn the handwheel to check the needle entry point. When adjusting, make sure Push the zigzag width the needle is in the up position. adjusting button "-".

2. If the stitches fail to reach the folded edge

F600 Only

Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial to the right side.

F400 / F300 Turn the handwheel to check the needle entry point. When adjusting, make sure the needle is in the Push the zigzag width up position. adjusting button "+".

4344 Buttonhole stitches

When changing the needle entry point Attention

1. If the stitches reach too far beyond the folded edge Pattern Turn OFF the power switch number before replacing the presser F600 Only foot. Direct 0 Pattern No. Buttonhole 01, 02, 04~15 Buttonhole presser Presser foot foot (E)

Turn the zigzag width adjusting * The buttonhole length is automatically determined only by placing a button on the buttonhole dial to the left side. presser foot. * The machine can sew buttonholes for buttons with diameters of 0.7 - 3.2 cm. F400 / F300 * In case of stretchy fabrics, use non-elastic interlining on the wrong side of the fabric. Turn the handwheel * Make sure to perform test sewing to see that the machine sews buttonholes correctly. to check the needle * Buttonhole Nos. 09 - 12 are for knit fabrics and should be used with a knit needle. entry point. When adjusting, make sure Buttonhole type Push the zigzag width the needle is in the up position. adjusting button "-". Buttonhole for medium to Buttonhole for light weight knit 0 heavy weight materials 09 (also used as decorative Standard buttonhole buttonhole)

Standard buttonhole Stitch length is larger. 01 Buttonhole for heavy weight Buttonhole for medium weight 2. If the stitches fail to reach the folded edge materials 10 For knit knit (also used as decorative buttonhole) F600 Only 02 Sews buttonhole double Buttonhole for light weight knit 11 Sews buttonhole double Manual 2-step buttonhole Use this buttonhole, when there is Buttonhole for medium weight an overlapped section in the fabric knit 03 or when you want to sew larger 12 Sews double buttonhole buttonhole than 3.2cm diameter. Turn the zigzag width adjusting (Refer to page 50) dial to the right side. Rounded end 13 04 Buttonholes for women’s blouses and children’s Decorative F400 / F300 clothes. Decorative buttonholes Turn the handwheel Also for light weight Decorative buttonhole which 05 14 to check the needle materials look like hand-sewn entry point. When adjusting, make sure Keyhole buttonhole for the needle is in the heavy weight materials such Push the zigzag width up position. 06 15 as suits, jackets, coats, etc. adjusting button "+". Keyhole

07 Round keyhole

Large and thick keyholes for 08 heavy weight materials

43 4445 1 Set the presser foot. Push the needle up/down button to raise the needle and lift the presser foot. Groove Align the groove of the presser foot holder with the pin of the presser foot and lower the presser foot holder to Pin set.

Button holder 2 Set the button. Pull the button holder toward A, place the button on A the button holder, and then push the holder toward B to set the buttonhole length. * It is impossible to set a button thicker than B 4mm.

* Check the following points after setting the presser foot and then start to sew buttonholes.

Check that there If there is not a is a clearance. clearance, the machine will not sew neat stitches.

Sensor pin 3 Set the buttonhole sensor pin. Insert the sensor pin into the sensor pin hole at the face plate cover.

* Insert the pin into the hole completely. * If the machine starts to sew without inserting the pin into the hole, the following message will be shown on the display.

Set the sensor pin and restart.

4546 Set the presser foot. 1 Place the fabric under the presser foot. Push the needle up/down button to raise the needle 4 and lift the presser foot. Raise the presser foot, pass the needle thread through Groove Align the groove of the presser foot holder with the pin the hole on the presser foot and pull it out sideways. of the presser foot and lower the presser foot holder to Pin Place the fabric under the presser foot, align the set. Hole on the marking with the sewing-start point. Penetrate the presser foot needle into the fabric by turning the hand wheel and lower the presser foot.

Marking Button holder Needle 2 Set the button. thread Pull the button holder toward A, place the button on A the button holder, and then push the holder toward B to set the buttonhole length. Sewing- * It is impossible to set a button thicker than start point B 4mm.

* Check the following Start sewing. points after setting the 5 presser foot and then The machine will stop automatically after sewing the start to sew buttonholes. buttonhole.

* If a buttonhole of the same size will be sewn Check that there If there is not a again, push the thread trimming button to trim is a clearance. clearance, the the threads and raise the presser foot. machine will Under this condition move to another point, not sew neat lower the presser foot and then start sewing. stitches. * Do not change stitch length and/or zigzag width Start from here during buttonholing. Otherwise this will cause imbalanced stitches. * If thread trimming button is pushed while sewing buttonhole, the machine will stop and Sensor pin Set the buttonhole sensor pin. will not complete the buttonhole. 3 * Depending on material to be sewn and weaving Insert the sensor pin into the sensor pin hole at the direction of the material, there might be a slight face plate cover. difference in zigzag widths between right and left lines of buttonholes. Test sewing is recommended. * Insert the pin into the hole completely. * If the machine starts to sew without inserting the pin into the hole, the following message will be shown on the display.

Set the sensor pin and restart.

45 4746 6 Unplug the sensor pin after sewing.

Ripper Opening the buttonhole using a ripper. Stopper pin 7 [double bartack] Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches. Eyelet punch [Keyhole buttonhole] Place a cardboard under the buttonhole and make a hole with the eyelet punch. Then pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper.

● Buttonhole clamping plate Turn off the power switch before Caution setting the clamping plate.

It will be easier to sew buttonholes on the thin fabrics and/or near the overlapped sections, if the clamping plate is used.

1. Attach the buttonhole presser foot to the presser foot holder, with the clamping plate together. 2. Place the fabric between the presser foot and the clamping plate. Clamping plate * You can remove the clamping plate by holding .

4748 Buttonhole with gimp 6 Unplug the sensor pin after sewing. Attention

Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 0 before replacing the presser foot. Buttonhole presser Presser foot Buttonholes with gimp thread foot (E) prevent the buttonholes from stretching and can make them more secure. Use thread such as hand-sewn buttonholes and similar for gimp thread.

Ripper Opening the buttonhole using a ripper. Stopper pin 7 [double bartack] Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the Notch stitches. Eyelet punch [Keyhole buttonhole] Place a cardboard under the buttonhole and make a Pass the needle thread through under the hole with the eyelet punch. Then pierce a stopper pin 1 presser foot and then draw the thread to at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper. the side of the presser foot. Hook Put one end of gimp thread into the 2 notch at the front right side of buttonhole presser foot, pull the gimp thread under the presser foot and thread it at the hook of the presser foot.

After threading at the hook, pull the gimp ● Buttonhole clamping plate Turn off the power switch before Caution 3 thread back under the presser foot and setting the clamping plate. put it into the notch at the front left side of the presser foot ﬁrmly. It will be easier to sew buttonholes on the thin fabrics and/or near the overlapped sections, if the clamping plate is used. Bring down the needle to the sewing start 4 point and lower the presser foot. 1. Attach the buttonhole presser foot to the presser foot holder, with the clamping plate together. Sew the buttonhole. 2. Place the fabric between the presser 5 foot and the clamping plate. Clamping plate Pull the left gimp thread to take off slack * You can remove the clamping plate by holding . 6 and cut excess gimp thread.

47 4948 When changing the width of the buttonhole

Turn the zigzag width * The setting of the buttonhole width and stitch length will be cancelled adjusting dial/button. F600 Only when the power is shut down or another pattern is selected.

Turn to the left Turn to the right

F400 / F300

Pushing "-" Pushing "+"

narrow wide

The width becomes The width becomes narrow wide

When changing the density of the seam

Turn the stitch length adjusting dial/button. F600 Only

Turn to the left Turn to the right

F400 / F300 Pushing "-" Pushing "+"

Narrow stitches Large stitch

The stitch length The stitch length becomes narrow becomes larger

narrow larger

* The width of buttonhole can be changed by ( ) option. (Refer to page 80)

4950 Manual 2-step buttonhole

When changing the width of the buttonhole Attention Turn the zigzag width * The setting of the buttonhole width and stitch length will be cancelled Turn OFF the power switch adjusting dial/button. F600 Only when the power is shut down or Pattern No. Buttonhole 03 before replacing the presser another pattern is selected. foot. Manual buttonhole Presser foot presser foot (I) Turn to the left Turn to the right * Turn the “zigzag width” and “stitch length” adjusting dials before sewing when you want to F400 / F300 change the buttonhole width and density of the Pushing "-" Pushing "+" seam. narrow wide

Set the manual buttonhole presser foot (I). The width becomes The width becomes 1 narrow wide Hole on the presser foot

Pass the needle thread through the 2 hole of the presser foot and pull it out When changing the density of the seam Needle thread sideways together. Turn the stitch length adjusting dial/button. F600 Only 3 Bring down the needle on the sewing sewing start point and lower the presser foot. start point Turn to the left Turn to the right

F400 / F300 Necessary length Pushing "+" Push start/stop button to sew. Pushing "-" Reverse stitch button 4 * At this time, if the start/stop button is pushed, the machine will stop sewing. And if the start/stop button Narrow stitches Large stitch is pushed again, then the machine will continue to sew the left side of the buttonhole. The stitch length The stitch length becomes narrow becomes larger Push the reverse stitch button when it reaches the necessary length of the left narrow larger side of the buttonhole. Sew bartack and the right side of the buttonhole, then the machine sews bartack and right side of the buttonhole. * The width of buttonhole can be changed by ( ) option. (Refer to page 80)

49 5150 Reverse stitch button Push reverse stitch button when it comes 5 to the sewing start point.

Sewing start point

Sew bartack and lock stitches until the 6 machine stops automatically.

Ripper 7 Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and Stopper pin open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches.

* In the case of a 2-step buttonhole, sewing direction of the left and that of the right side is different. Due to this and according to fabrics to be sewn, it may be possible that the density of each side looks different.

5152 Bartacking

Reverse stitch button Attention Push reverse stitch button when it comes 5 Practical 19 F600 Turn OFF the power switch to the sewing start point. Pattern No. Practical 17 F400 / F300 before replacing the presser foot. Manual buttonhole Presser foot presser foot (I)

Bartacking is used to reinforce the part of the seam that is likely to ravel. * The length of the bartack is determined by pushing the reverse stitch button, but it will automatically make a u-turn when it reaches the maximum of 20 stitches. * If the presser foot cannot be parallel to throat plate, use ﬁller fabric or cardboard. Sewing start point

example of use Sew bartack and lock stitches until the 6 machine stops automatically. Trousers and skirt Bag Pocket

Pass the needle thread through the 1 presser foot.

Ripper 7 Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and Stopper pin open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches. 10 cm

As the numbers of stitches of both right and left lines of buttonhole is memorized in the sewing machine, the buttonhole of the same size can be sewn. * If you want to change the memory, select the stitch pattern once again. 2 Place the fabric under the presser foot. * In the case of a 2-step buttonhole, sewing direction of the left and that of the right side is different. Due to this and according to fabrics to be sewn, it may be possible that the density of each side looks different.

Fabric

51 5352 Start/stop button 3 Start sewing. Starting Push the start/stop button and the machine starts to point sew straight stitches.

Reverse stitch button When it comes to the turning point 4 push the reverse stitch button. Turning The machine goes back to the starting point by sewing point straight stitches and then it sews zigzag stitches to the point where the reverse stitch button is pushed.

5 When the machine comes to the sewing Lock end point, push the reverse stitch button. stitches The machine sews lock stitches and stops.

To sew a bartack of the same length again… when the length of the ﬁrst bartack has been memorized,

● When the start/stop ● When it comes to the button is pushed, the sewing end point, machine starts to sew push the reverse and makes a u-turn stitch button. automatically at the same point as the ﬁrst bartack.

* If you want to change the memorized length of the bar tack, please select stitch pattern again.

5354 Inserting zippers

Start/stop button 3 Start sewing. Attention Starting Push the start/stop button and the machine starts to point sew straight stitches. Pattern No. Direct 1 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Zipper presser foot Presser foot (B)

Zippers are set in two different ways: by inserting into the side seam of the garment and by centering in position.

Reverse stitch button When it comes to the turning point * Make sure to use center needle position 4 push the reverse stitch button. (Stitch pattern No. Direct 1). Turning The machine goes back to the starting point by sewing point straight stitches and then it sews zigzag stitches to the Preparation before attaching zipper point where the reverse stitch button is pushed. Runstitching ... Stitch length “Automatic” 1 Use the standard presser foot (A) to sew. Place the fabrics face-to-face. Check the runstitching Machine basting ... length and the length of the zipper to be inserted. Stitch length “4” Machine baste the zipper onto the fabrics.

Crotch end Machine basting = zipper opening length + 1 cm Reverse stitch (1cm) Fabric (wrong side) 5 When the machine comes to the sewing Lock end point, push the reverse stitch button. stitches The machine sews lock stitches and stops.

Attach the zipper presser foot (B) to the 2 machine. When sewing the left side of the zipper, place the To sew a bartack of the same length again… zipper under the right portion of the zipper presser foot. When sewing the right side of the zipper, place when the length of the ﬁrst bartack has been memorized, the zipper under the left portion of the foot.

● When the start/stop ● When it comes to the button is pushed, the sewing end point, machine starts to sew push the reverse (right) (left) and makes a u-turn stitch button. automatically at the same point as the ﬁrst bartack.

* If you want to change the memorized length of the bar tack, please select stitch pattern again.

53 5554 Lapped insertion Zipper Crotch end Open the seam allowance. Zipper opening size 1 Neatly open the seam allowance. Adjust the back seam allowance so that it projects 3 mm from the 0.3 cm seam. Press with an iron to make a crease. Fit the crease along the edge of the teeth. Teeth Fabric (wrong side) Slider

1 cm

2 Sew the zipper tape on the seam 0.3 cm allowance from bottom to top. Fitting the edge of the zipper presser foot along the edge of the zipper teeth, sew the zipper tape on the seam allowance. At the slider part of the zipper, stop the machine at 5 cm (2 inches) before the slider. Move Slider the slider to the far side of the presser foot and sew the zipper until its top end is reached. 5 cm Set on right

Move up the Put the fabric over the zipper. slider 3 Baste the zipper and set it on the fabric. * Baste the zipper tape with the fabric with hand Fabric (right side) basting stitches. Fabric Basting stitches Move the slider to the top of the zipper. (wrong side) Put the fabric over the zipper and perform basting. Fabric (right side)

Zipper

Sew reverse stitches and sew the 4 right-hand side. Basting After sewing reverse stitches, set the left hand side of Set on left the zipper presser foot to the zipper teeth. Sew until 5 cm (2 inches) of the zipper end. Undo the basting stitches and move the slider to the far end of the Reverse presser foot. Then sew the rest of the way. stitches 5 cm 0.7 to 1 cm

5556 Lapped insertion Centered insertion Zipper Crotch end Seam line Slider Open the seam allowance. Baste zipper and garment body.

Zipper opening size 1 1 Open the seam allowance. Fit the teeth of the zipper at Neatly open the seam allowance. Adjust the back Basting seam allowance so that it projects 3 mm from the the end of the seam line and perform basting by hand. 0.3 cm Zipper Pull the slider tab to the up side. seam. Press with an iron to make a crease. Fit the (back) crease along the edge of the teeth. Teeth Fabric (wrong side) Slider Teeth

1 cm Fabric Fabric (wrong side) (wrong side) 2 Sew the zipper tape on the seam 0.3 cm allowance from bottom to top. Sew the left part of the zipper on the seam Fitting the edge of the zipper presser foot along the 2 edge of the zipper teeth, sew the zipper tape on the allowance from the bottom of the opening seam allowance. At the slider part of the zipper, stop Fabric to the top. the machine at 5 cm (2 inches) before the slider. Move (right side) Set on right Sew 0.7 to 1 cm from the seam line. Slider the slider to the far side of the presser foot and sew the zipper until its top end is reached. 5 cm 0.7 to 1 cm Set on right Zipper tape

Move up the Put the fabric over the zipper. slider 3 Baste the zipper and set it on the fabric. Sew the right part of the zipper. Reverse 3 * Baste the zipper tape with the fabric with hand Sew reverse stitches a few times. Fabric (right side) stitches basting stitches. Sew the other side 0.7 to 1 cm from the seam line. Fabric Basting stitches Move the slider to the top of the zipper. Set on left (wrong side) Put the fabric over the zipper and perform basting. Fabric (right side)

Zipper 0.7 to 1 cm

Sew reverse stitches and sew the 4 right-hand side. Undo only the basting stitches. Basting 4 After sewing reverse stitches, set the left hand side of Set on left the zipper presser foot to the zipper teeth. Sew until 5 cm (2 inches) of the zipper end. Undo the basting stitches and move the slider to the far end of the Reverse presser foot. Then sew the rest of the way. stitches 5 cm 0.7 to 1 cm

55 5756 Shirring and gathering

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 1 before replacing the presser foot. Standard presser Presser foot foot (A)

Shirring: such as the shoulder line and waist of the skirt, on which shirring is not seen. Gathering: such as shoulder joining and the frills of a skirt.

Gathering Shirring 1 Change the stitch length. Set 3.0 - 4.0 for gathering and F600 Only F600 Only 1.5 - 2.0 for shirring.

F400 / F300 F400 / F300

Loose 2 Loosen the needle thread tension.

Start sewing. 3 Leave about 5 cm of needle and bobbin threads both at the sewing start and at the sewing end and sew a parallel line.

4 Pull the lower thread by hand to shrink Shirring the fabrics

Gathering

5758 Shirring and gathering Pintucking

Attention Attention

Turn OFF the power switch Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 1 before replacing the presser Pattern No. Direct 1 before replacing the presser foot. foot. Standard presser Standard presser Presser foot Presser foot foot (A) foot (A)

Shirring: such as the shoulder line and waist of the skirt, on which shirring is not seen. This stitch is used to sew decorations on the front of blouses Gathering: such as shoulder joining and the frills of a skirt. and/or aprons, etc.

Gathering Shirring Iron the creases of the pintuck. 1 Change the stitch length. Crease 1 Set 3.0 - 4.0 for gathering and F600 Only F600 Only 1.5 - 2.0 for shirring.

F400 / F300 F400 / F300 Width of ﬁnished pintuck Sew the creases one by one and avoid 2 it stretching. Loose 2 Loosen the needle thread tension.

Crease

Start sewing. 3 Leave about 5 cm of needle and bobbin After sewing, turn over pintucks and threads both at the sewing start and at 3 iron them. the sewing end and sew a parallel line.

Pull the lower thread by hand to shrink Example of use 4 the fabrics Shirring ● Blouse ● Apron

Gathering

57 5958 Welt seam

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 1 before replacing the presser foot. Standard presser Presser foot foot (A)

This stitch is used for securing an edge. 1.5 cm 1 Put the fabrics together and sew. Fabric (wrong side)

Finish line

0.7 cm 2 Cut half of the seam allowance.

Fabric Fabric Open the fabrics from the ﬁnish line and (wrong side) (wrong side) 3 fold the seam allowance together and iron.

Wrap up the shorter seam allowance with 4 the longer one and sew the edge of the crease. Fabric Fabric (wrong side) (wrong side)

5960 F600 / F400 Welt seam How to use the quilt guide

Attention Attention

Turn OFF the power switch Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 1 before replacing the presser Pattern No. Direct 1, 4 before replacing the presser foot. foot. Standard presser Standard presser Presser foot Presser foot foot (A) foot (A)

This stitch is used for securing an edge. 1.5 cm 1 Put the fabrics together and sew. Fabric Insert the quilt guide into the groove of (wrong side) 1 Quilt Guide the presser foot holder.

Finish line

Presser foot 0.7 cm holder 2 Cut half of the seam allowance.

Wider sewing lines Narrower Sew while tracing the stitches with the tip sewing lines 2 of the quilt guide. Distance between sewing lines can be adjusted freely. Fabric Fabric Open the fabrics from the ﬁnish line and (wrong side) (wrong side) 3 fold the seam allowance together and iron.

Wrap up the shorter seam allowance with 4 the longer one and sew the edge of the crease. Fabric Fabric (wrong side) (wrong side)

59 6160 Scallop stitches

Attention

One point 24, 25 F600 Pattern Turn OFF the power switch One point 24 F400 No. before replacing the presser One point 13 F300 foot. Presser Manual buttonhole foot presser foot (I)

This stitch is used for decorating edging on items such as table cloths, collars on blouse, etc.

To keep the pattern intact, leave some 1 margin and sew on the edge of the cloth.

Cut the sewn fabric carefully so that 2 stitches are not cut by the scissors.

* Adjust stitch length of the decorative stitches according to the fabric to be sewn. Sewing on fabric too thick may cause jamming.

6162 Scallop stitches Decorative stitches

Attention Attention

One point 24, 25 F600 Decorative 01~72 F600 Pattern Turn OFF the power switch Pattern Turn OFF the power switch One point 24 F400 Decorative 01~49 F400 before replacing the presser No. before replacing the presser No. One point 13 F300 foot. Decorative 01~20 F300 foot. Presser Manual buttonhole Presser Manual buttonhole foot presser foot (I) foot presser foot (I)

This stitch is used for decorating edging on items such as table cloths, collars on blouse, etc. Place the fabric under the presser foot and start. To keep the pattern intact, leave some 1 margin and sew on the edge of the cloth.

Cut the sewn fabric carefully so that Display of the length of one cycle 2 stitches are not cut by the scissors. Although the length of one cycle of the decorative pattern is displayed, treat it only as a reference, as this will be changeable based on fabric and thread.

Example) ’s

5.8 mm

The length of one * Adjust stitch length of the decorative stitches cycle is displayed. according to the fabric to be sewn. Sewing on fabric too thick may cause jamming.

61 6362 Patchwork piecing

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 2 before replacing the presser foot. Standard presser Presser foot foot (A)

To sew pieces of cloth together is called piecing in patchwork. When piecing, the seam allowance is usually 1/4" (6.4 mm).

1/4" (6.4 mm) 1 Cut the fabric with seam allowance.

Align the right end of the presser foot and 2 the edge of the fabric and sew. The needle will enter 1/4" (6.4 mm) from the edge of the fabric, so the seam allowance of 1/4" (6.4 mm) can be sewn.

0.0 7.0 The needle position can be adjusted between 0.0~7.0.

When the needle position is at ‘5.6’, the needle is 1/4" (6.4 mm) from 1/4" (6.4 mm) the right edge of standard presser 5.6 foot (A).

* You can change the needle position as you like. Needle position change: Refer to page 81

6364 Patchwork piecing Applique (1)

Attention Attention

Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 5 Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 2 before replacing the presser before replacing the presser foot. Manual buttonhole foot. Standard presser Presser foot Presser presser foot (I) foot (A) foot Open toe presser foot (O) F600 Only To sew pieces of cloth together is called piecing in patchwork. When piecing, the seam allowance is usually 1/4" (6.4 mm). The edge of the applique fabric is sewn with a compact zigzag, so it is suitable for the applique of cut fabric.

1/4" (6.4 mm) Cut the applique fabric at the ﬁnish Cut the fabric with seam allowance. 1 1 line, put it on the base fabric and ﬁx it temporarily. It is recommended to use both-sided adhesive interlining or the similar to fix the appliqué fabric on the base fabric. Use the interlining to the edge of the Align the right end of the presser foot and appliqué fabric. 2 the edge of the fabric and sew. The needle will enter 1/4" (6.4 mm) from the edge of the fabric, so the seam allowance of 1/4" (6.4 mm) can be sewn. Turn the hand wheel towards you and 2 start sewing along with the outer side of the applique fabric. When you start sewing, the machine will automatically 0.0 7.0 The needle position can be sew 3 lock stitches. adjusted between 0.0~7.0.

* When sewing steep angles, keep the needle inside When the needle position is at ‘5.6’, the fabric, raise the presser foot, change sewing the needle is 1/4" (6.4 mm) from direction and sew slowly. 1/4" (6.4 mm) the right edge of standard presser 5.6 foot (A).

* You can change the needle position as you like. Keep the needle inside the fabric Needle position change: Refer to page 81 at the point of arrow and raise the At the end of sewing, push the reverse presser foot. 3 stitch button to sew lock stitches for 3~5 stitches.

* Usually center needle position is used for appliqué stitches but right or left needle position can be used. Changing needle position: Refer to page 81

63 6564 Applique (2)

Attention

Pattern Direct 6 Turn OFF the power Quilting 01~04, 35~37 F600 No. switch before replacing Quilting 01~04, 07, 08 F400/F300 the presser foot. Presser Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) foot Open toe presser foot (O) F600 Only

To make the stitch unconspicuous, an applique can be sewn.

Cut the applique fabric with seam 1 allowance of 3~5mm.

Seam allowance

Put the pattern paper onto the wrong side 2 of the fabric and fold the seam allowance at the ﬁnish line.

Pattern paper Put the applique fabric on the base fabric. 3 Temporarily ﬁx it with basting stitches or glue.

Basting Turn the hand wheel towards you and 4 start sewing along with the outer side of the applique fabric. When you start sewing, the machine will automatically sew 3 lock stitches. * When sewing steep angles, keep the needle inside the fabric, raise the presser foot, change sewing direction and sew slowly. 5 Lock stitch at the end of sewing. Push the reverse stitch button and the machine will automatically sew 3 lock stitches. It is better to lock stitch at the outer side of the applique fabric.

* Usually center needle position is used for appliqué stitches but right or left needle position can be used. Changing needle position: Refer to page 81 6566 Applique (2) Crazy quilt

Pattern Attention number Attention Quilting 01~67 F600 Pattern Direct 6 Turn OFF the power Pattern Turn OFF the power switch Quilting 01~04, 35~37 F600 Quilting 01~29 F400 before replacing the presser No. switch before replacing No. Quilting 01~04, 07, 08 F400/F300 the presser foot. Quilting 01~22 F300 foot. Presser Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Presser Manual buttonhole foot Open toe presser foot (O) F600 Only foot presser foot (I)

Using a decorative stitch, this gives a decorative look to the To make the stitch unconspicuous, an applique can be sewn. joining of patchworks. It is recommended to use decorative thread such as embroidery thread. Cut the applique fabric with seam Example 1) Quilting 08 1 allowance of 3~5mm. Sew patterns so that they extend over both pieces of fabric.

Seam allowance

Put the pattern paper onto the wrong side 2 of the fabric and fold the seam allowance at the ﬁnish line.

Pattern paper Example 2) Quilting 10 Put the applique fabric on the base fabric. 3 Temporarily ﬁx it with basting stitches or Sew patterns so that the presser foot holds one side of fabric. glue.

Lock stitch at the end of sewing. Random stitch patterns (Quilting 18~34) are transformations 5 of Quilting 01~17. Push the reverse stitch button and the machine will The width can be changed automatically by section, so that automatically sew 3 lock stitches. you can enjoy those patterns. It is better to lock stitch at the outer side of the applique fabric.

* Usually center needle position is used for appliqué stitches but right or left needle position can be used. Changing needle position: Refer to page 81 65 6766 F600 Only Stitch in ditch quilting

Attention

Pattern No. Direct 1 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Presser Edge sewing foot presser foot (R)

This is for quilting the edge of patchworks and appliqués. The machine will sew the lower (thinner) side of the fabric layers. As a result, the stitches will not be noticeable and have an effect to make the design look three dimensional or emphasized.

Put the top layer of fabric with patchwork 1 and/or appliqués, quilting cotton and bottom layer of fabric together by pin or basting stitches.

Put the guide of the presser foot along 2 with the crease and sew. The needle enters behind the guide, so that the edge of the crease can be sewn.

* If the desired points can not be sewn, adjust the needle position. Needle position change: refer to page 81

Curved concealed quilting Use manual buttonhole presser foot (I) or the open toe presser foot (O). Sew curves by lifting the presser foot and changing the direction very often.

Also this can be done by free motion with the quilt presser foot. (Refer to page 69.)

6768 F600 Only F600 / F400 Stitch in ditch quilting Quilting (straight stitch)

Attention Attention

Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 1 Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 1, 4 before replacing the presser before replacing the presser foot. foot. Presser Edge sewing Presser foot Walking foot (N) foot presser foot (R)

This is for quilting the edge of patchworks and appliqués. Quilting is the process of sewing the top layer of fabric, The machine will sew the lower (thinner) side of the fabric with quilting cotton in between and a bottom layer of fabric layers. As a result, the stitches will not be noticeable and underneath. have an effect to make the design look three dimensional or By using the walking foot, the machine feeds both top and emphasized. Setscrew for bottom fabrics together at the same time, so fabric shifting is presser foot holder eliminated.

Presser bar Put the top layer of fabric with patchwork Actuating lever Put top layer of fabric with patchwork and/or 1 and/or appliqués, quilting cotton and 1 appliqué, quilting cotton and bottom fabric bottom layer of fabric together by pin or together by using pin or basting stitches. basting stitches. Presser foot holder

Put the guide of the presser foot along Assembling point 2 with the crease and sew. Needle Assemble the walking foot. clamp 2 The needle enters behind the guide, so that the edge Raise the presser bar. Loosen the setscrew for presser of the crease can be sewn. foot holder and remove the presser foot holder. (Refer to page 13) Setscrew for presser foot Set the actuating lever on the needle clamp and insert * If the desired points can not be sewn, adjust the the assembling point to the presser bar and tighten the needle position. setscrew for presser foot. Needle position change: refer to page 81

Place your hands to both sides of the 3 presser foot and sew by pulling the fabrics apart. Curved concealed quilting * Sew with slow to medium sewing speed. Use manual buttonhole presser foot (I) or the open toe presser foot (O). Sew curves by lifting the presser foot and changing the direction very often. * To further avoid fabric shifts, set the presser foot Also this can be done by free motion with the quilt presser pressure lower. foot. (Refer to page 69.) Adjustment of presser foot pressure: Refer to page 26

* If it is necessary to sew with the same distance, use quilt guide. Quilt guide: Refer to page 60

67 6968 F600 / F400 Quilting (free motion)

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 1 before replacing the presser foot. Presser Quilt presser foot (Q) foot

It is called free motion quilting when moving the fabrics freely towards any directions without using the feed dog of sewing machine. When the feed dog is lowered (drop feed condition), it is possible to sew various curves and/or any directions by moving the fabrics by hands.

Setscrew for presser foot holder Put top layer of fabric with patchwork Presser 1 and/or appliqué, quilting cotton and bar bottom fabric together by using pin or basting stitches.

Assemble the quilt presser foot. Presser foot 2 holder Raise the presser bar. Loosen the setscrew for presser foot holder and remove the presser foot holder. (Refer to page 13) Setscrew for presser foot Set the quilting foot and tighten the setscrew for presser foot.

Move the drop feed knob to the right hand 3 side. Feed dog is now down.

Place the fabric underneath the presser Screw 4 foot and lower the presser foot.

Adjust the height of presser foot 5 according to the thickness of the fabrics by screw. When the height is 1mm from the surface of the fabrics, it will be easier to move the fabrics without interference. 1 mm

6970 F600 / F400 Quilting (free motion)

Attention Use both hands to hold the fabrics Turn OFF the power switch 6 and move it without letting it loose. Pattern No. Direct 1 before replacing the presser foot. The target stitch length is about Presser 1.5~2.0mm. Quilt presser foot (Q) foot

Setscrew for When free motion sewing is ﬁnished, presser foot holder 7 Put top layer of fabric with patchwork move the drop feed knob back to the left Presser 1 and/or appliqué, quilting cotton and side. bar bottom fabric together by using pin or The feed dog will be up and engaged at the same time basting stitches. as the machine starts to sew.

Assemble the quilt presser foot. Presser foot 2 holder Raise the presser bar. Loosen the setscrew for presser foot holder and remove the presser foot holder. (Refer to page 13) Tips Setscrew for presser foot Set the quilting foot and tighten the setscrew for presser foot. ● How to lock stitches 1. At sewing start, pull up the bobbin thread on the top layer of the fabric, hold both needle and bobbin threads together and sew 3 stitches on the same point. After that move fabrics as you wish. In this way, stitches on the wrong side of the fabrics look neat. Move the drop feed knob to the right hand 2. At sewing-end sew 3 stitches on the same point and stop. 3 side.

Feed dog is now down. ● How to sew stitches with the same stitch length 1. When the foot controller is used, the fabrics can be guided by both hands and you can move the fabrics Place the fabric underneath the presser freely. 2. Set the speed controller to medium or medium low ﬁrst, press the foot controller completely and move Screw 4 foot and lower the presser foot. the fabrics. -- if stitches become too large, set the speed controller to “faster” -- if stitches become too small, set the speed controller to “slower”. Adjust the height of presser foot 5 according to the thickness of the fabrics by screw. When the height is 1mm from the surface of the fabrics, it will be easier When doing the free motion with zigzag stitch, use the quilt presser foot (transparent type) to move the fabrics without interference. which is optionally available from your dealer. 1 mm

69 7170 One-point stitch/sewing letters

Attention

F600 One point 01~38 F600 Turn OFF the power switch Pattern One point 01~33 F400 before replacing the presser No. One point 01~18 F300 foot. Letters F400 F300 Presser Manual buttonhole foot presser foot (I)

Preparation before sewing (in order to sew a pattern neatly, apply interlining and conduct a test sewing ﬁrst.)

Use an iron to attach a fusible interlining to the wrong side of fabric.

* When stitch length becomes too small, the bobbin thread will come out to the front side of fabric and/or stitches might get stuck. Therefore make sure to conduct a test sewing beforehand. Fabric

Test sewing Since the pattern might be deformed according to the type and thickness of fabric and fusible interlining to be used, make sure to conduct test sewing on the Pattern Practical 22 F600 same fabric and interlining. No. Practical 20 F400 / F300 Presser Manual buttonhole Select stitch pattern No. 22 F600 (No. foot presser foot (I) 20 F400 / F300 ) for test sewing; If the stitch pattern deforms, adjust it by the pattern adjustment dial.

Pattern adjustment dial

Correct shape When right side is higher than When right side is lower than left side, left side,

Turn the pattern Turn the pattern adjustment dial to adjustment dial to the left side. the right side. 7172 One-point stitch/sewing letters

Attention

Preparation before sewing (in order to sew a pattern neatly, apply interlining and conduct a test sewing ﬁrst.)

Use an iron to attach a fusible interlining to the wrong side of fabric.

* When stitch length becomes too small, the bobbin thread will come out to the front side of fabric and/or stitches might get stuck. Therefore make sure to conduct a test sewing beforehand. Fabric

Pattern adjustment dial

Correct shape When right side is higher than When right side is lower than left side, left side,

Turn the pattern Turn the pattern adjustment dial to adjustment dial to the left side. the right side. 71 73 How to select pattern (letters) Example: Press JUKI

Press

Press Press one time.

Press

and . Press twice. (Pattern No. 16)

Press Press twice.

Press Press Select three times.

F400 F300 have 3 fonts

7374 How to select pattern (letters) Example: Press JUKI

Press Press When you want to change the size of pattern (letters) …..

Move the cursor to the desired pattern (letter). Press You can change the height and width by: Press Press one time. Height: Zigzag width adjusting dial Select Width: Stitch length adjusting dial

Press and . Press twice. Press (Pattern No. 16)

Press

Press Press twice. and .

(Pattern No. 13)

Press Press Select three times.

F400 F300 have 3 fonts

73 7574 How to edit patterns (letters)

Example)

JUKI JUKI

Change to .

Press

Press , and Press move the ‘_’(cursor) to the position where and . you wish to delete. (Pattern No. 13)

By pressing , the pattern on the cursor " " will be deleted.

Press

F400 F300 have 3 fonts

7576 How to edit patterns (letters) How to stitch a pattern (letters)

Example) Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and start. JUKI JUKI The machine will stop automatically when sewing is ﬁnished. Notes: Change to . 1. Note that the sewing speed varies according to stitch patterns (letters) to be sewn. Press 2. If the automatic thread trimmer is used while sewing, the machine starts to sew from the beginning. 3. In case of condensed sewing, if the stitch length is too small, the stitches may get stuck.

Press , and Press move the ‘_’(cursor) to the position where and . you wish to delete. (Pattern No. 13) Disposing thread ends of jump stitches

By pressing , the pattern on the Get rid of unnecessary thread cursor " " will be on the front side of fabric by scissors. deleted.

Press

F400 F300 have 3 fonts

75 7776 Save/call of patterns (letters)

The letters and one point patterns can be combined and saved for later use. There are 10 folders in total for saving.

(Save) (Call)

Press

Press to select the folder Press where you wish to call the desired combination.

Press Use to select folder to save and press Press Notes: means there exists already a pattern. means empty and available for saving pattern.

Press Press

7778 Save/call of patterns (letters)

The letters and one point patterns can be combined and saved for later use. There are 10 folders in total for saving.

(Save) (Call) To delete the content stored inside a folder.

Press Press

Press to select the folder Use to select Press where you wish the target folder to call the desired where content to be combination. deleted is stored.

Press Press Use to select folder to save and press Press Notes: means there exists already a pattern. means empty and available for saving pattern. Use to select “delete” and Press Press press

Press

77 7978 Character selecting methods

No. of pressing a button No. of pressing a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 button 1 2 3 4 5 ＠！＆ ’ （），．？－・／：； Immediately after ÄÅÆ Ａ A B C a b c selecting A Immediately after D E F d e f à ä å ａ selecting a G H I g h i Immediately after Ç Ｃ selecting C J K L j k l Immediately after ç ｃ M N O m n o selecting c Immediately after P Q R S p q r s è é ê ë ｅ selecting e T U V t u v Immediately after ì ｉ W X Y Z w x y z selecting i Immediately after _ Ñ Ｎ selecting N Immediately after ñ ｎ selecting n Immediately after ÖØ Ｏ selecting O No. of pressing Immediately after ò ö ø œ ｏ a button selecting o 1 Immediately after Ü Ｕ 1 selecting U Immediately after 2 ù ü ｕ selecting u 3 Other than the Ineffective above letters 4

7980 Character selecting methods Type and usage of options

< Type of options > Changing the seam width of buttonhole No. of pressing a button No. of pressing a Change of needle position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 button Setting thread 1 2 3 4 5 ＠！＆ ’ （），．？－・／：； trimming foot switch Immediately after ÄÅÆ Ａ Twin needle sewing A B C a b c selecting A 1 Change of seam width of Immediately after Guide D E F d e f à ä å ａ selecting a buttonhole Contrast of Liquid G H I g h i Immediately after The seam width of buttonhole is changeable. Crystal Display (LCD) Ç Ｃ selecting C * It is changeable when sewing a buttonhole. J K L j k l Button reception Immediately after buzzer volume setting ç ｃ M N O m n o selecting c Language setting Immediately after P Q R S p q r s è é ê ë ｅ selecting e Elongation T U V t u v Immediately after Small Standard Large ì ｉ Seam width W X Y Z w x y z selecting i * Default setting is “standard”. Immediately after _ Ñ Ｎ selecting N Example) narrowing (reducing) the seam width Immediately after ñ ｎ selecting n Press Immediately after ÖØ Ｏ selecting O No. of pressing Immediately after ò ö ø œ ｏ a button selecting o 1 Immediately after Ü Ｕ 1 selecting U Press Press Immediately after 2 ù ü ｕ selecting u 3 Other than the Ineffective above letters 4

5 Press 6

0 The width is now changed.

* When opening buttonhole with a ripper, make sure not to cut the stitches. * The setting goes back to the default setting after the sewing machine is turned off and on. 79 8180 2 Change of needle position

Example) change the needle position of zigzag stitch to left needle position. * Default setting is center needle position.

Press Press

Press

Press It is now changed to left needle position.

* In case of a combined stitch pattern, if the needle position is changed, the needle position of the selected patterns is all changed to the same needle position at the same time. However, if letter is included in the combined stitch pattern, needle position will not be changed. * After a change of needle position and in the event that other stitch pattern is selected, the sewing machine goes back to the default setting.

8182 2 Change of needle position 3 Setting the thread trimming foot switch to OFF

Example) change the needle position of zigzag stitch to left needle position. In order to avoid trimming the thread by mistake while sewing, * Default setting is center needle position. you can set the thread trimming foot switch to “off” beforehand.

Press Press Press Press

Press Press The thread trimming foot switch is now turned off.

* There is not a change in the display, however, even if the foot switch is pressed, threads will not be trimmed. * The setting is memorized even when the machine Press Press is turned off and on. It is now changed to left needle position.

81 8382 Twin needle sewing Turn OFF the power switch before Attention replacing the presser foot.

By using two needles beautiful decorative stitches Direct 1, 4 F600 One-point 17, 19, 20, 21, can be sewn. Pattern 24~31, 34~38 * When using twin needles, make sure to set twin needle No. F400 One-point 17, 19, 20, 21, 24~29, 31~33 sewing in Option and perform test sewing. F300 One-point 9, 10, 13~17 Presser Standard presser foot (A) * When twin needle sewing, make sure to use thread size foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) smaller than No. 60. * Make sure to use a twin needle with size of 2.0 mm (included needle: 2.0 mm). * When twin needle sewing, the sewing speed will become slower. 1 2.0 mm

How to thread the needles 1 Place the supplementary spool pin.

Thread to the thread guide ﬁrst. After that, 2 thread paths are same up from to .

3 Do not thread for right-hand needle.

Thread to right-hand and left-hand needles 4 separately.

* Automatic needle threader can not be used. Thread each needle manually. * Automatic thread trimmer can not be used in case of twin needle sewing.

84 Twin needle sewing Turn OFF the power switch before Attention replacing the presser foot. Setting of twin needle sewing By using two needles beautiful decorative stitches Direct 1, 4 F600 One-point 17, 19, 20, 21, can be sewn. Pattern 24~31, 34~38 * Select a stitch * When using twin needles, make sure to set twin needle No. F400 One-point 17, 19, 20, 21, 24~29, 31~33 pattern suitable for F300 One-point 9, 10, 13~17 sewing in Option and perform test sewing. twin needle sewing. Presser Standard presser foot (A) * When twin needle sewing, make sure to use thread size foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) smaller than No. 60. * Make sure to use a twin needle with size of 2.0 mm (included Press needle: 2.0 mm). Press * When twin needle sewing, the sewing speed will become slower. 1 2.0 mm

Press three times.

Press Symbol of twin needle sewing will be shown on the display. * When in twin needle sewing, the stitch patterns will be limited. In addition, the stitch length and zigzag width will be also adjusted to suit the twin needle sewing. * The setting is memorized even when the machine is Press How to thread the needles turned off and on. 1 Place the supplementary spool pin. * Twin needle setting can not be done while a stitch * Maximum zigzag The sewing pattern other than those for twin needle sewing is width is 7.0 mm, image Thread to the thread guide ﬁrst. After that, selected. however, display 2 thread paths are same up from to . shows .

mark will be shown. 3 Do not thread for right-hand needle.

Thread to right-hand and left-hand needles The twin needle setting can only be carried out 5.0 4 separately. when suitable pattern is selected and center needle position is selected at the same time. * Automatic needle threader can not be used. Thread each needle manually. 7.0 * Automatic thread trimmer can not be Maximum 7.0 mm used in case of twin needle sewing.

8584 5 Guide

The guide for winding bobbin thread, setting of bobbin, threading of needle thread, changing presser foot and needle can be seen on the LCD display.

thread>

Press

Press twice.

Press

The page will proceed when pressing

Press or to end the guide.

8586 5 Guide 6 Contrast of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The guide for winding bobbin thread, setting of bobbin, threading of needle thread, changing presser foot and needle can be seen on the LCD display. The LCD contrast can be chosen from 11 levels.

thread>

Press Press Press

Press twice. Press Press three times.

Press Press The contrast is now changed.

The page will proceed when pressing * The setting is memorized even when the machine

Press or to end the guide.

85 8786 7 Button reception buzzer volume settings

The volume of buzzer can be adjusted.

Mute low loud

Example) Setting the volume to “mute”

Press Press

Press Press four times

Press Now the volume setting is changed and it will not produce a sound even when a button is pressed.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.

8788 7 Button reception buzzer volume settings 8 Language setting

The volume of buzzer can be adjusted. You can select language from 8 languages or pictographs. (Default setting is English.)

English Spanish Italian French Mute low loud

Dutch German Russian Japanese Pictograph

Example) Setting the volume to “mute” Example) Change the language to Italian.

Press Press Press Press twice.

Press Press Press Press four times ﬁve times.

Press Press Now the volume setting is changed and The language is now changed to Italian it will not produce a sound even when a and all messages will be displayed in button is pressed. Italian from now on.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine * The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on. is turned off and on.

87 8988 9 Elongation F600 One-point 24~38 Pattern No. F400 One-point 24~33 F300 One-point 13~18

The length of the patterns (stitch pattern F600 No.24 ~ 38, F400 No.24 ~ 33, F300 No.13 ~ 18) can be adjusted.

↑ Adjusting range is from size 1 to size 5. (Default setting is size 3.)

Example) changing to size 5 Press * Select a pattern which size can be elongated.

Press Press

Press

↑ The size is now changed.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.

8990 Message catalog

Message Cause (Reason to display such messages) 9 F600 One-point 24~38 Elongation A. When “start/stop”, “reverse stitch” or “thread-trimming” button Pattern No. F400 One-point 24~33 1 is pressed while the presser foot is raised. F300 One-point 13~18 B. When presser foot is raised while sewing.

A. When one of the buttonhole stitches is selected and the The length of the patterns (stitch pattern F600 No.24 ~ 38, F400 No.24 ~ 33, F300 No.13 ~ 18) 2 buttonhole sensor pin is not connected, the machine starts to can be adjusted. sew.

A. When a stitch pattern other than buttonholes is selected but 3 the buttonhole sensor pin is connected, the machine starts to sew.

A. When in the mode, user attempts to select stitch ↑ Adjusting range is from size 1 to size 5. (Default setting is size 3.) 4 patterns more than the maximum number of memory (70).

A. When in the mode and more than one stitch pattern is Example) changing to size 5 selected, user attempts to move to mode and/or Press . * Select a pattern which size can be B. When in the mode and more than one stitch pattern is elongated. 5 selected, user presses the button for more than two

seconds (deleting all). Press Press C. When in the mode and more than one stitch pattern is

selected, user presses the button (calling a memory).

A. When the process of saving a pattern into folder is completed. 6

Press A. When in the option setting, settings which will be kept after 7 turning off the machines are changed. (Thread trimming by foot controller, LCD contrast, buzzer volume and language setting)

A. When the setting of the machine is changed to twin needle 8 sewing (option setting).

↑ The size is now changed. A. When in twin needle sewing, a stitch pattern other than twin * The setting is memorized even when the machine 9 needle sewing is selected. is turned off and on.

A. When the motor is locked, the machine stops temporarily for 10 safety.

89 9190 Introduction of optional accessory parts

Make your home sewing more pleasant! Please purchase the following items in the shop where you buy our products.

● Rolled hemming presser foot ● Binder presser foot Fabric edge is hemmed while rolling it under. It is possible to attach tapes such as bias tape Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the into four folds. edge of handkerchiefs. F600 F400 F300 F600 F400 F300

● Button attaching presser foot ● Hemming presser foot for This presser foot is used to attach buttons on zigzag garments. Fabric edge is hemmed by zigzag while rolling F600 F400 F300 it under. Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the edge of handkerchiefs. F600 F400 F300 ● Quilt presser foot (transparent type) It is used for free-motion quilting. Zigzag stitch is ● Quilt presser foot (open type) also possible with this presser foot. It is used in free motion sewing. As the front F600 F400 F300 portion is open, it is easy to see the needle entry point. F600 F400 F300 ● Cording and Embroidery presser foot ● Appliqué presser foot It is used in free motion quilting and a cord can Since the front and back of the presser foot is be sewn together with this presser foot. short, it is easy to move the materials at curve F600 F400 F300 points. Also fabrics can be seen easily because it is transparent. F600 F400 F300 ● Pearl attaching presser foot With this presser foot it is possible to attach pearls, beads and thick cord. ● Cording presser foot F600 F400 F300 (for 3 cords) It is possible to attach 1 - 3 cords by three-point zigzag or decorative stitch. ● Presser foot with guide F600 F400 F300 As the presser foot has markings, which show 2 mm distance, these marking will serve as a guide. F600 F400 F300 ● Invisible zipper foot As a seam does not appear on the right side of the fabric, an opening can be ﬁnished ● Throat plate for straight stitch with fabric edges neatly butted. F600 F400 F300 Use with patchwork presser foot for better stitch quality. F600 F400 F300

9192 Introduction of optional accessory parts

Make your home sewing more pleasant! Please purchase the following items in the shop where you buy our products.

● Rolled hemming presser foot ● Binder presser foot ● Smooth presser foot ● Walking foot Fabric edge is hemmed while rolling it under. It is possible to attach tapes such as bias tape This presser foot is used for non-slippery This presser foot is used for "difﬁcult-to-feed" Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the into four folds. materials like vinyl and satin stitches. materials such knit, jersies, vinyl, artiﬁcial leather edge of handkerchiefs. F600 F400 F300 and leather or quilting. F600 F400 F300 F400 F300 F300

● Button attaching presser foot ● Hemming presser foot for ● Eyelet punch ● Auxiliary spool pin This presser foot is used to attach buttons on zigzag This is to open hole at round area of keyhole This spool pin is used for twin needle sewing or garments. Fabric edge is hemmed by zigzag while rolling buttonhole. for bobbin thread winding. F600 F400 F300 F400 F300 F300 it under. Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the edge of handkerchiefs. F600 F400 F300 ● Quilt presser foot ● Wide Table ● Quilt presser foot (transparent type) For sewing large projects such as quilts, etc. This presser foot is used for quilt stitches (free F400 F300 motion quilting). It is used for free-motion quilting. Zigzag stitch is ● Quilt presser foot (open type) F300 also possible with this presser foot. It is used in free motion sewing. As the front F600 F400 F300 portion is open, it is easy to see the needle entry point. ● Open toe presser foot F600 F400 F300 ● Patchwork presser foot This presser foot is used for appliqué and This presser foot is used for patchwork stitches. ● Cording and Embroidery decorative stitches. (Front part of the presser F300 presser foot foot is open for better visibility.) ● Appliqué presser foot F400 F300 It is used in free motion quilting and a cord can Since the front and back of the presser foot is be sewn together with this presser foot. short, it is easy to move the materials at curve F600 F400 F300 ● Quilt guide points. Also fabrics can be seen easily because it is transparent. ● Edge sewing presser foot This is a guide is to sew lines in the same distance. F600 F400 F300 This presser foot is used for patchwork, sewing F300 ● Pearl attaching presser foot center line of joined materials by using the center guide of the presser foot. With this presser foot it is possible to attach F400 F300 pearls, beads and thick cord. ● Cording presser foot ● Knee lifting lever F600 F400 F300 (for 3 cords) You can raise or lower presser foot by knee, It is possible to attach 1 - 3 cords by three-point without using your hand. zigzag or decorative stitch. F300 ● Presser foot with guide F600 F400 F300 As the presser foot has markings, which show 2 mm distance, these marking will serve as a guide. F600 F400 F300 ● Invisible zipper foot As a seam does not appear on the right side of the fabric, an opening can be ﬁnished ● Throat plate for straight stitch with fabric edges neatly butted. F600 F400 F300 Use with patchwork presser foot for better stitch quality. F600 F400 F300

91 9392 How to install Wide Table

1 Remove auxiliary bed.

Open legs of Wide Table until they stop 2 securely at the stopping position.

Assemble Wide Table to sewing machine 3 body.

Attach it to free arm of sewing machine.

Adjust the height of legs so that the top 4 surface of Wide Table is the same height of sewing machine body.

* Don't put any heavy materials on the Wide Table. Attention * Don't move sewing machine with Wide Table attached.

9394 How to install Wide Table Machine Maintenance

When lint and/or dirt has built up, it may cause machine failures. Therefore, clean the machine frequently. Attention

Remove auxiliary bed. Always must be disconnected plug from 1 socket-outlet before remove throat-plate and remove bobbin-case-holder. Throat plate 1 Remove the throat plate Remove needle and presser foot and remove the needle plate by using T-shape screwdriver.

Open legs of Wide Table until they stop 2 securely at the stopping position. 2 Remove the bobbin case holder.

Bobbin case Assemble Wide Table to sewing machine holder 3 body. Attach it to free arm of sewing machine. 3 Remove lint and dirt. Remove lint and dirt around the feed dog and bobbin case holder with the cleaning brush.

Adjust the height of legs so that the top 4 surface of Wide Table is the same height of sewing machine body. 4 Install the bobbin case holder. Install the bobbin case holder so that points and touch each other.

Install the throat plate. When attaching the throat plate, align the positioning pins with holes of throat plate.

* Don't put any heavy materials on the Wide Table. Attention * Don't move sewing machine with Wide Table attached.

93 9594 Performance check list

If sewing difﬁculties occur, make sure the instructions are correctly followed. If a problem still exists, the reminders below may help solve it.

Refer- Case Cause (Reason) Solution ence page ● The machine stops ● The machine sews at slow speed ● Turn off the power and wait for a 2 sewing suddenly. continuously. while (about 10 minutes). The (This is in case you can (The machine has a mechanism safety mechanism will be reset turn hand wheel by hand.) to automatically cut off the power to and the machine will return to prevent the motor from overheating.) normal.

● The machine will not ● Presser foot is in up position. ● Lower the presser foot and start 12 work even when started. to sew.

● The machine will not work ● The needle hits presser foot due to an ● Use the appropriate presser foot - even when start/stop installation of incorrect presser foot. to the selected stitch pattern. button is pressed. ● The needle fell into the hook area ● Remove the needle from the - (This is in case sewing and tried to start. hook area. light is still on.)

● Needle breaks. ● Thick material is sewn with a thin ● Check the combination of fabric, 24 needle. thread and needle. ● The needle is not inserted fully. ● Check the installation of needle. 23 ● The needle setscrew is not securely ● Securely tighten the needle 23 tightened. setscrew. ● The wrong presser foot is used for a ● Check the combination of stitch - certain pattern. pattern and presser foot to be used.

● Loud noise and/or keen ● Lint or dust has accumulated in the ● Clean the feed dog area. 94 noise while sewing feed dog. ● Lint or dust has accumulated in the ● Clean the hook area. 94 hook.

● Machine fails to feed ● The stitch length is set at “0”. ● When the stitch pattern is 36 fabrics. reselected, the machine goes back to the default setting. ● Soft fabrics such as towels are being ● Set the stitch length to 3 – 5. - sewn. ● The machine is set in drop feed ● Set the drop feed knob to left 26 condition. (the drop feed knob is on side. the right side)

● Needle can not be ● The needle is not in the up position. ● Rotate the hand wheel and lift the 21 threaded. (This is in case (When needle is not in the up needle upwards. needle threader will not position, needle threader will not turn. turn.) This is to avoid damages to the hook.) ● The hook of needle ● The needle is not inserted fully. ● Check the installation of the 23 threader does not go needle. through the needle eye.

9596 Performance check list

If sewing difﬁculties occur, make sure the instructions are correctly followed. If a problem still exists, the reminders below may help solve it.

Refer- Refer- Case Cause (Reason) Solution ence Case Cause (Reason) Solution ence page page ● The machine stops ● The machine sews at slow speed ● Turn off the power and wait for a 2 ● The needle threading lever ● Hand wheel is turned by mistake ● Turn hand wheel slightly away - sewing suddenly. continuously. while (about 10 minutes). The will not return to the original while the needle threading lever from you. (to the opposite side (This is in case you can (The machine has a mechanism safety mechanism will be reset position and the machine is in down position. (in the process when sewing). turn hand wheel by hand.) to automatically cut off the power to and the machine will return to can not turn properly. of threading to the needle.) prevent the motor from overheating.) normal. (This is in case the hook of needle threader remains in ● The machine will not ● Presser foot is in up position. ● Lower the presser foot and start 12 the needles eye.) work even when started. to sew. ● The machine will not start ● The foot controller is plugged in. ● Start/stop button can function 8 ● The machine will not work ● The needle hits presser foot due to an ● Use the appropriate presser foot - even when start/stop button when foot controller is removed. even when start/stop installation of incorrect presser foot. to the selected stitch pattern. is pressed. button is pressed. ● The needle fell into the hook area ● Remove the needle from the - ● Thread breaks. ● The machine is incorrectly threaded. ● Rethread the machine correctly. 19 (This is in case sewing and tried to start. hook area. ● Stitch is skipped. ● There is knot or knurl on the ● Remove knot or knurl from - light is still on.) thread. thread. ● The setting of manual thread ● Adjust thread tension manually 25 ● Needle breaks. ● Thick material is sewn with a thin ● Check the combination of fabric, 24 tension is incorrect. according to fabrics and thread needle. thread and needle. to be used. ● The needle is not inserted fully. ● Check the installation of needle. 23 ● The needle is bent or the tip of ● Change needle. 23 ● The needle setscrew is not securely ● Securely tighten the needle 23 needle is broken. tightened. setscrew. ● The needle is installed incorrectly. ● Install needle correctly. 23 ● The wrong presser foot is used for a ● Check the combination of stitch - ● Threading of bobbin thread is not ● Check the correct way of setting 17 certain pattern. pattern and presser foot to be correct. bobbin thread. used. ● The bobbin can not turn smoothly ● Check the correct way of - ● Loud noise and/or keen ● Lint or dust has accumulated in the ● Clean the feed dog area. 94 inside the hook holder. winding bobbin thread. noise while sewing feed dog. ● The needle size does not match ● Check the combination of thread 24 ● Lint or dust has accumulated in the ● Clean the hook area. 94 the thread. and needle. hook. ● Thread take-up is not threaded. ● Rethread the machine correctly. 19

● Machine fails to feed ● The stitch length is set at “0”. ● When the stitch pattern is 36 ● Thread tension is not good. ● The needle thread is threaded in ● Rethread the machine correctly. 19 fabrics. reselected, the machine goes correctly. back to the default setting. ● The bobbin thread is threaded ● Check the correct way of setting 17 ● Soft fabrics such as towels are being ● Set the stitch length to 3 – 5. - incorrectly. bobbin thread. sewn. ● The direction of spool cap doesn’t ● Attach the spool cap in a correct 19 ● The machine is set in drop feed ● Set the drop feed knob to left 26 match the spool. direction. condition. (the drop feed knob is on side. the right side) ● Puckering occurs. ● The stitch length is too large on ● Make the stitch length smaller 36 light-weight fabrics. (shorter). ● Needle can not be ● The needle is not in the up position. ● Rotate the hand wheel and lift the 21 ● The needle tip is broken. ● Change needle. 23 threaded. (This is in case (When needle is not in the up needle upwards. needle threader will not position, needle threader will not turn. ● Safety mechanism works when ● The safety mechanism will be - ● sign is shown on the turn.) This is to avoid damages to the hook.) machine stops due to motor lock. reset in a short while (about 10 ● The hook of needle ● The needle is not inserted fully. ● Check the installation of the 23 LCD display. minute) and the machine will threader does not go needle. return to normal. (At this time, the through the needle eye. start/stop button will not light up.)

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Item Speciﬁcation

Body size 44.5 (W) X 29.1 (H) X 21.0 (D) cm

Body size with hard case 51.0 (W) X 30.5 (H) X 25.7 (D) cm

Weight (Weight with hard case) 9.8 KGS / 21.6 LBS

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Item Speciﬁcation

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Weight (Weight with hard case) 9.8 KGS / 21.6 LBS

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