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TABLE OF CONTENTS
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Name of Parts ............................................................................................................................... 2
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................................... 3
To Attach Knee Lifter..................................................................................................................... 3
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .......................................................................................... 4
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................................................................................. 4
Up/Down Needle Position Button ..................................................................................................5
Bobbin Winding Button .................................................................................................................. 5
Thread Cutter Button..................................................................................................................... 5
Stitch Length Adjustment Dial ....................................................................................................... 5
Reverse Stitch Lever ..................................................................................................................... 5
Presser Foot Lifter......................................................................................................................... 6
Foot Pressure Dial......................................................................................................................... 6
Attaching and Detaching Presser Foot ......................................................................................... 6
To Remove Bobbin Case and Bobbin ........................................................................................... 7
Setting the Spool of Thread........................................................................................................... 7
Winding a Bobbin .......................................................................................................................... 8
Inserting a Bobbin ......................................................................................................................... 9
Inserting the Bobbin Case into the Hook ...................................................................................... 9
Threading the Needle Thread .....................................................................................................10
Built-in Needle Threader ............................................................................................................. 11
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread....................................................................................................12
Changing the Needle for Model 1600P ....................................................................................... 13
Changing the Needle for Model 1600P-DB and 1600P-DBX ...................................................... 14
Balancing Needle Thread Tension............................................................................................... 15
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension ................................................................................................ 15
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension................................................................................................ 15
HOW TO SEW
Test Stitching ............................................................................................................................... 16
Securing a Seam......................................................................................................................... 17
Turning a Square Corner............................................................................................................. 18
Using the Cloth Guide ................................................................................................................. 18
Rolled Hem ................................................................................................................................. 18
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook and Feed Dog ............................................................................................... 19
Oiling the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 19
Replacing the Light Bulb ............................................................................................................. 20
Replacing the Light Bulb on the Underside of the Sewing Arm .................................................. 20
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 21