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“IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS”
“When
using
an
electrical
sewing
machine,
basic
safety
precautions should
always
be
followed,
including
the following.”
“Read all
instructions
before
using
this sewing
machine.”
“This sewing
machine
is
designed
for household
use’
“DANGERTo
REDUCE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK:”
“A sewing
machine
should
never
be
left unattended
when
plugged
in. Always
unplug
this sewing
machine
from
the
electrical
outlet
immediately
after
using
and
before
cleaning’
“Varn1ng-T 0
reduce
the risk
of
burns,
fire,
electric
shock
or
injury
to
persons...
1.
“Do
not allow
to
be
used
as
a
toy. Close
attention
is
necessary
when
this sewing
machine
is
used
by
or
near
children:’
2.
“Use
this sewing
machine only
for
its
intended
use
as
described
in
this
manual.
Use
only
attachments
recommended
by
the manufacturer
as
contained
in
this
manual.”
‘Never
operate
this sewing
machine
if
it
has a
damaged
cord or
plug,
if
it
is
not working
properly,
if
it
has
been
dropped
or
damaged,
or
dropped
into water.
Return
the sewing
machine
to
the nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service
center
for
examination,
repair,
electrical
or
mechanical
adjustment’
4
. Never
operate
the sewing
machine
with
any
air
openings
blocked.
Keep
ventilation
openings
of
the sewing
machine
and
foot control
free
from
the accumulation of
lint,
dust,
and
loose
cioth’

5
“Never drop
or
insert any object
into any
opening.”
6.
“Do
not use
âutdoors.”
7. “Do not
operate
whee aerosol
[spray]
products
are being used or
where
oxygen is being
administered.”
8 “To
disconnect,
turn all
controls to the
off [“0”]
position, then
remove
plug from outlet.”
9. “Do
not
unplug by
pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp
the
plug, not
the cord.”
A.
Sewing
Machines
10.
“Keep fingers
away from all
moving
parts.
Special care is required around
the
sewing
machine
needle.”
11
“Always
use
the
proper needle plate.
The
wrong plate can cause the
needle to
break.”
12
“Do not use
bent
needle.”
13.
“Do
not pull or
push fabric
while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing it to break.”
14
“Switch
the
sewing
machine off [“0”]
when
making any adjustments in the needle area, such
as threading
needle, changing
needle, threading
bobbin, or changing presser foot and the like.”
15
“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’
16.
“Always unplug before
reciamping.
Repace bulb
with
the same rated
15
watts.”
“SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS”

DO’S
AND DON’TS
•
Always
be
aware
of
the
upano-down
movement
f
thy
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rro
turn
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macnine
virnle
it
IS
running.
2. When
changing
the
needle,
the
presser
foot,
the
bobbn
u
any
Othr’
Uj’
tc
aiwôys
U
sciniri’
‘n
Dufling
the
pluQ
out
of
the
waU
socket.
3.
Do
not
place anything
on
the
speed
controller,
Otflerwisu
the
macfloe
wl
stdrt
fladvor
tIti
or motor
may
burn
out.
and
could
become
a fire
hazard
4.
Tne
maximum permissible
power
for
the
sewing
amp bu!h
is
15
watts
5.
When
using
your
sewing
machine
for
the
first
time,
place
a
piece
of
waste
fabric
under
trio
,ressmr
foot
aflul Tlifll
the
machine
without
thread
for
a
few
minutes.
Wipe
away
any
oil
which
may
have
appeau’ci

KNOWING
YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
Names
of
parts
4.5
How
to
connect
the
machine
to
the
power
supply
.
.6
How to
use
the
speed
controller
6
Sewing
lamp
6
Thread
and
needle
chart
7
Changing the needle
8
To
select
a
suitable
needle
8
Raising
or
lowering
the
presser
toot
9
Regulating
Ihe
presser
toot
pressure
(Patch-O-MatIc...
9
Regulating
the
thread
tension
10
Stitch
length
dial,
reversing
button
11
The
pattern
selector
12
Selecting
stretch
stitch
12
Removing
the
boboin
case
and
bobbin
13
Winding the
bobbin
Threading
toe
bobbin
case.
Threading
the
needle
thread
Drawing
up
the
bobbin
thread
BASIC
SEWING
Straight
stitch
and
zigzag
stitch
*
Starting
sewing
•
Changing
sewing
directions
•
Fastening
seams
14
15
16
17
18
18
19
19
UTILITY
STITCHING
Sewing
with
a
twin
needle
20

Sewing
zippers
,.....,................ 21.
Buttonholes
23.
Sewing
on buttons
25.
Hemming
26.
Embroidery
27
To darn
do
the following
27
MACHINE CARE AND
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
How to oil the
machine
28
Cleaning the
feed
dog
29
Cleaning the shuttle
race
30
Free-arm
sewing
31
Trouble shooting;
Causes and
remedies 32-33
Accessories
34
POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION
35
—3—

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Names of Parts
1.
Pressure
regulator
14.
Switch
2.
Bobbin-winder thread
guide
15.
Thread
tension dal
3,
Thread take-up lever
16
Needle
bar
4,
Thread
guide
17.
Needle clamp and
screw
5.
Top
cover
18.
Needle
6.
Pattern selector dial
19.
Needle plate
7. Spool pins
20. Shuttle
cover
8.
Bobbin winder stopper
21.
Feed
dog
9.
Bobbin winder spindle
22. Presser
foot
10. Balance wheel 23. Presser
foot thumb
screw
11. Sntch length dial
24. Presser
bar
12. Reversing button
25.
Face plate
thread
guides
13. Belt cover
26. Face
plate

HOW
TO
CONNECT
THE
MACHINE
TO
THE POWER
SUPPLY
1.
Fit
the
machine
plug
into
the
machine.
2.
Plug
the
machine
to
the
power
supply.
Note:
Before
plugging
in
the machine,
ensure
that
the
voltage
and
number
of
cycles
indicated,
is
conformed
to
your
electrical
power
supply.
HOW
TO
USE
THE
SPEED
CONTROLLER
Sewing
speed
can
be
varied
by
the
speed
controller.
The
harder
you
press
on the
controller,
the
faster
the
machine
runs.
Note:
8y
releasing
the
controller,
the
machine stops
running
auto
mat
cally.
Before
using
the
machine,
practice
controlling
the
speed
with-out
threading.
SEWING
LAMP
The
sewing
lamp
is
located
behind
the
face
plate.
Bulb
type
(A)
:
•
To
remove
..
Unscrew
•
To
replace
...
Screw
Bulb
type
(B)
•
To
remove
..
Push
and
twist
counter-clockwise
•
To
replace
.
Push
and
twist
clockwise
Note:
Before
replacing
a
bulb,
disconnect
the
machine
from
the
power
supply.
Bulbs
are
available from
sewing
machine
retailers.
(Use
a
15-
Watt bulb)
Caution!
Before
leaving
the
machine,
changing
parts
or
doing
any
other
work
on
it,
always
disconnect
the
plug
from the
wall
socket.
Never
place
anything
on
the
speedcontroller.
otherwise
the
machine
will
start
inadvertently
or
the
controller
or
motor
may
burn
out.
d—’-.
‘
—6—

THREAD
AND
NEEDLE CHART
[
FABRICS
THREADS
NEEDLE
SIZE
r
Fine
Silk
LIGHT
Crepe
de
Chine,
Voile Fine
Cotton
WEIGHT
Lawn,
Organdy,
Georgette.
Tricot
Fine
Synthetic
9
or
11
Fine
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
I
50
silk
MEDIUM
Linens,
Cotton,
Pique
50
to 80
Cotton
WEIGHT
Serge,
Double
Knits,
Percale
50
to 60
Synthetic
1 1
or 14
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
50
Silk
HEAVY Denim,
Tweed, Gabardine, 40
to
50
Cotton
WEIGHT
Coating.
Drapery
and
Upholstery
Fabric
40
to
50 Synthetic
14
or
16
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
Note:
1n
general,
fine threads
and needles
are used
for
sewing
thin
fabrics, and
thicker threads and
needles
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.
When sewing
stretch,
very fine
fabrics
and
synthetics, use
a BLUE
TIPPED needle.
The
blue
tipped
needle
effectively
prevents
skipped
stitches.
When
sewing
very
fine
fabrics,
sew
over
a
piece
of
paper
to
prevent
thread
distortion.