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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this product.
Before using this sewing machine, carefully read “Important Safety Instructions”, and then study this manual for
the correct operation of the various functions.
In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future
reference.
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Machine
a Bobbin winder (page 15)
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.
b Spool pin (page 15, 20)
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
c Thread tension dial (page 49)
Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the
upper thread.
d Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc
(page 15)
Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the
pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.
e Thread take-up lever (page 23)
Slide the thread into the thread take-up lever from the
right side of slot to the left side of slot.
f Thread cutter (page 48)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
g Flat bed attachment (page 10, 11, 39)
Store presser feet and bobbins in the flat bed
attachment. Remove the flat bed attachment when
sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs.
h Operation buttons and sewing speed controller
(page 10)
Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing
machine.
i Operation panel (page 10)
Use to select stitches and various other stitch settings.
j Pattern selection dial (page 42)
Use to select the pattern to sew.
k Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to
raise or lower the needle.
l Main power switch (page 14)
Use this switch to turn the sewing machine on and off.
m Power supply jack (page 14)
Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply
jack.
n Foot controller jack (page 45)
Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable
into the foot controller jack.
o Feed dog position switch (page 75)
Use this switch to lower the feed dogs.
p Presser foot lever (page 20)
Raise and lower this lever to raise and lower the presser
foot.
q Thread guide (page 16)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding
the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
r Thread guide cover (page 16)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding
the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
s Air vent
This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to
circulate.
t Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.