Silver 8000E User manual

Instruction Manual

SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS
Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser foot

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
-To reduce the risk of electric shock:
. 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.
3. Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with same type 5W.
-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
. Do not allow 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 the
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 block. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot controller free from 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 needle plate, a wrong needle 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 light.
0.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.
.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
2.Do not use outdoors.
3.Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
4.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
5.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
DANGER
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing m chine is intended for household use only.
6.The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
LCD SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PATTERN CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STARTING SEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ADJUSTING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
REPLACING THE NEEDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
WINDING THE BOBBIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
INSERTING THE BOBBIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
THREAD TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CUTTING THE THREAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TO RAISE OR DROP THE FEED DOGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
OPERATION BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
MEMORY BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FUNCTION BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26
SELECTION BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
USEFUL SKILLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ZIGZAG STITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
STRETCH STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Foot control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bobbin winding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 3
Reverse button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Auto-lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Needle up/ down position button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Memory button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Clear button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Arrow button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Stitch width adjustment button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Stitch length adjustment button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MODE selection button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mirror button (see page 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Direct pattern selection and number buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sewing corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Free arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sewing on the heavy fabric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CONTENTS

CONTENTS
OVERCASTING STITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
BUTTON SEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-38
EYELET STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
DARNING STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41
ZIPPER INSERTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43
NARROW HEMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
CORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SATIN STITCH SEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
QUILTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SCALLOP STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
GATHERING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SMOCKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51
FAGOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
PATCHWORK STITCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
TWIN NEEDLE (Option l) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
WALKING FOOT (Option l) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-58
WARNING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-60
REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-62
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-64
QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-66
Using the overcasting foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the all purpose foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Inserting a centered zipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Inserting a side zipper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Single cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Triple cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Scallop edging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Darning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Monogramming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Combining patterns or letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57
Adding patterns or letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Clearing patterns or letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-58
Warning animation message display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Instruction animation message display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Warning beeping sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning the sewing machine surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning the hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -62

1
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
Horizontal spool pin
Hole for second spool pin Handle
Presser foot lifter
Drop feed lever
Power cord
Handwheel
Foot controller connector
Main power switch
Operation buttons A
Thread cutter
Face plate
Buttonhole lever
Auto needle threader
Needle plate
Sewing table and
accessory box
Presser foot pressure
LCD screen
Pull down sewing
instruction panel
Memory buttons
B
Function buttons
C
Selection buttons
D
Bobbin winder
Tension dial
Function buttons
C

2
BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE
1. Reverse button
2. Auto-lock button
3. Needle up/down position button
Hold down this button to sew either backwards or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed.
Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns
and automatically stop.
Press this button to move the needle either up or down.
A. Oper tion buttons (see page 2 /22)
4. Memory button
5. Arrow button
Press this button to enter or store the created pattern combination in the memory.
Press the " " button or " " button until the actual stitch number is displayed.
B. Memory buttons (see page 23)
C
C
B
A
D
23
456
789
0
1
2
3
4567
10
9
11
8

BUTTON OF THE MACHINE
3
6. Cle r button
If an incorrect pattern is selected or memorized, pressing this button will clear it.
7. Stitch length djustment button
8. Stitch width djustment button
9. Mode selection button
10.Mirror button
Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.
Press this button to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch.
Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode and block letter
mode.
Press this button to sew a reflection pattern.
C. Function buttons (see page 24/25/26)
D. Selection buttons (see page 27)
Instant access to direct pattern or press number buttons of the pattern number to select the
desired pattern.
11.Direct p ttern selection nd number buttons

4
LCD SCREEN
Direct
Needle up
Auto-lock Mirror
Needle positionReverse
Direct mode
Pattern number Stitch width
Bobbin winding
Buttonhole lever
Direct P ttern
Patterns MEM
Needle down
Auto-stop
Normal mode Memory
Mirror
Stitch length
Reverse
Pattern number Stitch width
Suggested presser foot
Number of current unit
Total number of unit
P ttern
Alphabet
MEM
Needle up
Auto-stop
Alphabet mode
Memory
Stitch length
Pattern number Stitch width
Suggested presser foot
Number of current unit
Total number of unit
Alph bet

5
The portion marked in colored on the chart shows the one unit of each pattern.below
A. Direction P tterns
13
45678902
C. Alph bets
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41
B. P tterns
30 31 32
29
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2827
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PATTERN CHART

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. All purpose foot (T)
2. Zipper foot (I)
3. Buttonhole foot (D)
4. Overcasting foot (E)
5. Blind hem foot (F)
6. Satin stitch foot (A)
7. Button sewing foot
8. Brush/ Seam ripper
9. Spool holder (Large)
0.Spool holder (Small)
.Seam guide
2.Bobbin(3x)
3.Screwdriver (L & S)
4.Pack of needle
5.Spool pin felt
6.Second spool pin
7.Cording foot (M)
8.Hemmer foot (K)
9.Quilting foot (P)
20.Darning/ Embroidery foot
2 .Gathering foot
22
St nd rd
Option l
.Twin needle
23.Walking foot
ACCESSORIES
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6
TI D
M
E
K
A
P
Standard
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Optional 19 20
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22 23
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006916008
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ONOFF
Connecting the m chine
Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the
machine is conforming with your electrical power.
Place the machine on a stable table.
. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.
2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.
3. Turn on the power switch.
4. The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.
To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
Pol rized plug inform tion
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other),
to reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will 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. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main
switch is on "O". when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts.
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE

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STARTING SEWING
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to
the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
he appliance must be used with the foot controller C-9000 manufactured by CHIEN
HUNG AIWAN., L D.
With the sewing machine turned off,
insert the foot control plug into its
connector on the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then
slowly depress the foot control to start
sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the
sewing machine.
Foot control
ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE
The presser foot pressure of the
machine has been pre-set and requires
no particular readjustment according to
the type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the
presser foot pressure, turn the presser
adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very heavy fabric, loosen the
pressure by turning the screw counter
clockwise, and for thin fabric, tighten by
turning it clockwise.

Attention: urn power switch to off
( when carrying out any of the
above operations!
"O")
Change the needle regularly, especially
if it is showing signs of wear and causing
problems.
Insert the needle following the illustrated
instructions.
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and
tighten again after inserting the new
needle.
The flat side of the shaft should be
towards the back.
B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Needles must be in perfect condition.
Problems can occur with:
- Bent needles
- Blunt needles
- Damaged points
A
B
REPLACING THE NEEDLE
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
b
d
c
f
e
e
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b
g
( )
Raise the presser foot bar (a). Attach the
presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
(2)
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until
the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d).
Raise the lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the
presser foot (f) will engage automatically.
(3)
Raise the presser foot.
Raise the lever (e) and the foot will
disengages.
(4)
Attach the seam guide (g) in the slot as
illustrated. Adjust according to need for
hems, pleats, etc.
Attention: urn power switch to off
("O") when carrying out any of the
above operations!
Att ching the presser foot holder
Att ching the presser foot
Removing the presser foot
Att ching the se m guide
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MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD
NEEDLE, FABRIC, HREAD SELEC ION GUIDE
Please Note:
- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker
threads are used for sewing heavy fabrics.
- Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for
actual sewing.
- Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
6 ( 00)
- 4 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight
woollens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth,
denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,
outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light to
medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics,
upholstery fabrics, some leathers
and vinyls.
4 (90)
8 ( 0)
NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD
9- (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,
serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon,
polyester or cotton wrapped
polyester.
Most threads sold are medium
size and suitable for these
fabrics and needle sizes. Use
polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural
woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on
top and bottom.

Darning
Free embroidery
Monogramming
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TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART
All purpose foot (T)
Zipper foot (I)
Buttonhole foot (D)
Overcasting foot (E)
Blind hem foot (F)
Darning/
Embroidery foot
Gathering foot
(Optional)
Button sewing foot
APPLICATION
PRESSER FOOT
General sewing,
Patchwork stitches,
Decorative
stitching,
Smocking,
Fagoting, etc.
PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION
Inserting zippers
Buttonhole sewing
Overcasting
Blind hem stitching
Satin stitch sewing
Gathering
Button sewing
Satin stitch foot (A)
NEEDLE NEEDLE
Hemmer foot (K)
(Optional)
Narrow hemming
Quilting foot (P)
(Optional)
Quilting
Cording foot (M)
(Optional)
Cording
(Optional)
Walking foot
(Optional)
This foot helps to
prevent uneven
feeding of very
difficult fabrics

. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.
For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with
the small side next to the spool or use the small spool
holder.
2. Snap the thread into the thread guide .
3. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder
tension discs.
4. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in
the bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on
the spindle.
5. Push the bobbin to right.
WINDING THE BOBBIN
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3
2
4
5
Bobbin winding
1

WINDING THE BOBBIN
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6. When the bobbin winder spindle is push to the right,
"bobbin winding position", the symbol " " is shown
on the LCD screen.
It will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin
winder spindle is push to the left, "sewing position".
7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.
8. Press on the foot control to start the sewing machine.
9. After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the
machine and cut the thread near the hole of the
bobbin. Continue filling the bobbin until it is full. The
motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full. Stop
the machine. Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.
6
7
9
8
0.Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.
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Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding
position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. o start sewing, push
the bobbin winder switch to the left "sewing position".
Patterns

Attention: urn power switch to off ("O")
before inserting or removing the bobbin.
When inserting or removing the bobbin,
the needle must be fully r ised.
. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with
the thread running in a counterclockwise
direction (arrow).
2. Pull the thread through the slit (A).
3. Pull the thread toward the left and along
the inside of the spring until it slips into
the notch (B) being sure that the thread
does not slip out of the slit (A).
4. Pull out about 5 cm (6 inches) of thread
and attach the bobbin cover plate. (C)
A
B
INSERTING THE BOBBIN
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B
3
A
2
1
C
4

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5
7
8
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THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several
sewing problems could result.
St rt by r ising the needle to its highest point, nd
lso r ise the presser foot to rele se the tension
discs.
. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin so that the thread comes from the front of the
spool, then place the spool cap at the end of the spool pin.
2. Draw the thread from the spool through the upper
thread guide.
3. Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the
thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.
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