Toyota SP100 Series User manual

SP100/SP1PF Series
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HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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Contents
Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
Important safety instructions ............................................. 3
How to change the power plug ......................................... 5
Part names ....................................................................... 6
Part names and their functions ......................................... 8
Quick adviser .................................................................. 10
How to operate foot controller......................................... 11
Sewing preparations
Connecting the power ..................................................... 12
Winding the lower thread ................................................ 14
Threading the lower thread ............................................. 16
Threading the upper thread ............................................ 18
Using the needle threader .............................................. 20
Pulling up the lower thread ............................................. 22
Application of each stitch pattern .................................... 23
Changing the presser foot .............................................. 24
Changing the needle....................................................... 26
Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and
adjusting the thread tension............................................ 27
Sewing
Straight stitching and reverse sewing ............................. 28
Zigzag sewing ................................................................. 32
Adjusting thread tension ................................................. 33
Buttonhole sewing .......................................................... 34
Overcasting ..................................................................... 37
Zipper insertion ............................................................... 38
Blind hem stitching.......................................................... 40
Maintenance
Feed dog and rotary hook maintenance ......................... 42
Changing light bulb ......................................................... 46
Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V).......... 49
Notice about the incandescent lamp............................... 49
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 49
Others
Recycling ........................................................................ 52
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Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
Important safety instructions
Use an AC 220 to 240 V power source.
These safety instructions are designed to prevent danger or damage arising from
incorrect operation of the machine. Read carefully and always follow the instructions.
Do not touch. Prohibited actions
Remove the power plug from
the outlet.
Required actions
Explanation of “ Warning” and “ Caution”
Warning Incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury.
Incorrect operation could result in injury or damage to the
machine.
Symbol explanation
Caution
Never modify the power cord, and protect it from damage and excessive
bending or twisting.
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Warning
Do not use outdoors.
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Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
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Do not repair, disassemble or modify except what is mentioned in the
instruction manual.
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Caution

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Caution
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as protruding parts could cause injury if a person fell on the machine.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
Do not look away from the needle while operating the sewing machine.
If the needle breaks it could result in injury.
Do not touch moving parts such as the needle, take-up lever or handwheel.
Doing so could result in injury.
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Doing so could result in injury .
Before changing the needle or threading the lower thread or upper thread,
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Not doing so could result in injury.
Be sure to close the bobbin case cover before operating the sewing machine.
Not doing so could result in injury.
Before using the sewing machine make sure that the presser foot holder
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tightened, and that the presser foot is properly set in the presser foot
holder.
Not doing so could result in injury.
Do not use when young children are in the vicinity.
Children must not be permitted to play with the machine as they could touch the
needle and be injured.
When leaving the sewing machine after using it, use the main power switch
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outlet.
Not doing so could result in injury.
Do not perform the following actions.
Doing so could result in injury.
Sewing without lowering the presser foot.
Sewing while the needle is incorrectly installed.
Using a bent needle.
Sewing while jerking the fabric.
Moving the pattern selection dial while sewing.

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Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
Do not drop or insert any foreign objects into any openings such as
opening space when you remove the face cover and / or the outer casing
space of bobbin case.
Doing so could result in injury or damage to the machine.
Do not operate on an unstable surface such as a sofa or a bed.
If the sewing machine falls down, it could result in injury or damage to the machine.
Caution
The machine can be used by, children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
only if they are supervised or have been given proper instructions concerning use of the
machine in a safe way and fully understand the hazards involved.

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Part names
Thread guide
Presser foot pressure
adjustment knob
Take-up lever
Face cover
Thread cutter
Light bulb
Extension table
(Accessory Box)
Bobbin case
cover Bobbin case
Feed dog
Needle plate
Needle thread
guide
Needle clamp screw
Reverse
sewing lever
Pattern
selection dial
Upper thread
tension dial
Quick adviser
Needle threader
Presser foot holder
Presser foot holder
clamp screw
This manual provides descriptions on
operating procedures for two sewing
machine models.
Normally, descriptions will apply to
both models; however, descriptions
that apply to only one of the models
will be indicated with “C type” or
“D type”.
Presser foot
Spool pin
*Equipped only with model XXX17C/
17DXX / SuperJ15/17 / SPJ17XL
/ XXXX17 / PowerFab17 /
SUPERJEANS / TSEW1
*Equipped only
with D type
*Equipped only with
model PowerFab17

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Thread winder
guide
Handwheel
Main power
switch
Terminal box
Thread cutter
Buttonhole
adjustment screw
Presser foot lever
Hollow for carrying
(Insert your hand into the hollow
when carrying sewing machine)
Thread winding
spindle
Foot controller
C type
Model XXX15C/17CXX /
XXX15 / XXXX17
D type
Model XXX15D/17DXX / SuperJ15/17 /
SPJ17XL / SUPERJEANS / TSEW1 /
PowerFab17

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Part names and their functions
The various parts of the sewing machine have the functions described below.
Extension table
(Accessory Box)
Presser foot pressure adjustment knob
*Equipped only with model PowerFab17
By turning this knob, the amount of pressure applied by the
presser foot can be adjusted.
Turning the knob toward “–” reduces the amount of pressure
applied by the presser foot.
For best results when sewing stretch or thin fabrics, slightly
reduce the pressure.
Normally, sew with the knob set to “2”.
Presser foot lever
When sewing, lower the presser foot lever to lower
the presser foot. (Position 1)
When inserting fabric, lift up the presser foot lever to
raise the presser foot. (Position 2)
The presser foot can be raised even higher by raising
the presser foot lever to position 3. Since the
presser foot lever does not remain in this position,
hold it in place when inserting the fabric. This position
is useful when sewing thick fabric.
Pull out the extension
table (accessory box)
in the direction of the
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Reverse sewing lever
Handwheel
Use the handwheel to manually raise and
lower the needle.
Note:
Always turn the handwheel toward
you (in the direction of the arrow).
If the handwheel is turned in the
opposite direction, the thread may
become tangled.
Pattern selection dial
15 stitch programmes
Model XXX15C/15DXX / SuperJ15 /
XXX15 / SUPERJEANS / TSEW1
17 stitch programmes
Model XXX17C/17DXX / SPJ17XL /
SuperJ17 / XXXX17 / PowerFab17
Select the pattern to be
used.
Turn the pattern selection
dial until the desired pattern
aligns with the mark above
the dial.
Press down the reverse lever, when sewing in
reverse.
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Quick adviser
The quick adviser (under the lid on the sewing machine) provides various descriptions
such as basic machine operations.
zAccessing the quick adviser
Quick adviser
(Stored inside)
C type
D type
Pull the top of the lid toward you to open it.
Quick adviser
(Stored inside)
Note:
 Do not pull down the top of the lid with extreme force. The lid may break.
 If the lid has been removed from the
machine, fit the lid into the corresponding
area of the machine, and then push it
straight in until it snaps into place.
Flip up the lid to open it.

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Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
How to operate foot controller
Operation
Be sure to use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine
before connecting the foot controller.
Not doing so could result in injury.
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the main power switch
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machine.
Press the “|” side
of the main power
switch to turn on
the sewing machine.
Step on the foot controller
to operate the sewing
machine.
The more you press the
foot controller, the faster
the machine runs.
Release the foot controller
to stop the machine.
Insert the power cord connector into
the terminal box on the machine.
Main power switch
Main power switch
Connector
Foot
controller
Caution

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Sewing preparations
Connecting the power
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so could result in electric shock.
Grip the power cord by the plug when unplugging it from the outlet.
Pulling on the cord itself could damage it, resulting in electric shoc, fire
or injury.
Prepare the foot controller.
Insert the power cord connector
into the terminal box.
Insert the power plug into the outlet.
Press the “|” side (power on) of the
main power switch.
The power is turned on.
Power plug
Terminal box
Connector
Foot controller
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Before plugging in the power cord, use the main power switch to
turn off the sewing machine.
Not doing so could result in injury.
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Main power switch
ON
OFF
Warning
Caution

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Winding the lower thread
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sewing machine.
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Return the thread
winding spindle by
sliding it in the direction
of the arrow.
Note
If the thread winding
spindle is not returned,
the needle does not
move and sewing is
not possible.
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Cut the excess thread
above the bobbin hole.
*Cut the thread so that no
excess extends from the
bobbin hole.
Thread guide ( 3)
Main power switch
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Press on the foot controller with
your foot to continue winding the
bobbin.
2
When the bobbin winding
becomes slow, release the foot
controller to stop winding the
bobbin.
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Thread
winding
spindle
Foot controller
Note:
Prepare a bobbin
for this machine.
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Remove the bobbin from the thread winding
spindle, and cut the thread.
Pull up the spool pin.
Position the spool of thread and the
spool cap on to the spool pin.
Spool of thread
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Sewing preparations
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Pull the thread from the thread
spool, and then hold it with
one hand while passing it
around the thread guide with
the other hand, as shown.
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Pass the thread end through
the hole in the bobbin as
shown.
Place the bobbin on the
thread winding spindle so the
groove aligns with the shaft
projection.
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While holding the thread end,
begin pressing on the foot
controller with your foot.
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After the thread has been
wound around the bobbin
about 10 times, release
the foot controller to stop
winding.
Spool pin ( 2)
Thread winding spindle
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Foot controller
(7 9)
Main power switch
(1 6)
Thread guide
Thread
Hole
Thread
winding
spindle
Groove
Bobbin
Shaft
projection
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Slide the
thread winding
spindle in the
direction of
the arrow until
it snaps into
place.
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Turn on the machine.
Main power switch
Foot controller
Hold in place
with your finger.
While the bobbin is being wound, do not touch the thread winding
spindle or the handwheel.
Doing so could result in injury.
Caution

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Threading the lower thread
Open the bobbin case cover, and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.
The bobbin must be inserted correctly in order for the sewing machine to properly
function.
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Pull the bobbin case cover toward
you.
Insert the bobbin so that it rotates
in a counterclockwise direction.
Thread unwinding direction
Check the orientation of the bobbin.
Counterclockwise Clockwise
Main power switch
Bobbin case
cover
Bobbin
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Sewing preparations
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Route the thread through slits and of the tension regulator as shown,
and then pull the end of the thread out toward the back of the machine.
Pull about 15 cm of thread out
toward the back of the machine.
Set the tabs on the bobbin case cover into the rotary hook retaining
grooves, and then slide the cover toward the back to seat it.
Bobbin case
cover
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Threading the upper thread
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sewing machine.
Raise the presser foot lever.
Pass the thread through the needle thread guide.
The thread can easily be passed through the
needle thread guide by holding the thread in
your left hand, then feeding the thread with your
right hand, as shown.
Pass the thread through
the presser foot, and then
pull out about 15 cm of
thread to the rear.
Complete Thread guide ( 5)
Take-up lever
(6)
Needle thread guide ( 7)
Eye of needle ( 8)
Presser foot ( 9)
Presser foot
lever ( 2)
Main power switch
Needle thread guide
Needle
thread guide
Start
Presser foot lever
15 cm
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From the front,
pass the thread
through the eye
of the needle.
*When using
the needle
threader,
refer to
page 20.
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Sewing preparations
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Turn the handwheel toward
you to raise the take-up lever.
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Pull the thread from
the thread spool, and
hold it with one hand.
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Pass the thread
around the thread
guide with the other
hand, as shown.
Check that the
take-up lever
is correctly
threaded.
The thread
should be taut
and secure.
Pass the thread in
the order shown.
(3 through 5)
Spool pin ( 4)
Handwheel ( 3)
Main power switch
(1)Thread guide
Handwheel
Spool of thread
Take-up lever
3
Pull the thread
down along the
groove, and then
pull it back up.
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Pass the thread
through the take-
up lever from the
right.
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Pull the thread
down along the
groove. Take-up
lever
Pull up the spool pin.
Position the spool of
thread and the spool cap
on to the spool pin.
Spool pin
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Using the needle threader
Before using the needle threader, use the main power switch to turn
off the sewing machine.
Not doing so could result in injury.
Caution
*Use sewing machine needles No. 11/75 to 16/100 with the needle threader.
(Needle No 14/90 is included when the sewing machine is purchased.)
The needle cannot be threaded if the thread is too thick for the needle. For details
on possible needle and thread combinations, refer to “Relationship between the
needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension” on page 27.
*Equipped only with model XXX17C/17DXX / SuperJ15/17 / SPJ17XL /
XXXX17 / SUPERJEANS / TSEW1 / PowerFab17
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zUnderstanding the needle threader mechanism
zPreparing to use the needle threader
Turn the pattern selection dial
to “7” (straight stitch).
*Otherwise, the needle threader
may not operate correctly and
the needle may not be threaded.
Raise the presser foot lever. Check that the thread has
been passed through the
needle thread guide.
Pattern selection
dial
Presser foot lever
Needle thread
guide
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Turn the handwheel toward
you until the needle is in its
highest position.
*If the needle is not in its
highest position, the needle
cannot be threaded. 7
Needle
Guide Hook
2Turn
The hook is within the guide.
The hook passes through
the needle, catches the
thread, then pulls the thread
through the needle.