Toyota SP200 Series User manual

Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the•
instructions.
Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference.•
If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give•
them this instruction manual.
HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SP200 Series
A, B type

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Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
Important safety instructions
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How to change the power plug
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Part names
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Part names and their functions
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Quick adviser
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How to operate foot controller
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Sewing preparations
Connecting the power
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Installation of battery for winding the lower thread
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Winding the lower thread
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Threading the lower thread
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Threading the upper thread
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Using the needle threader
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Pulling up the lower thread
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Application of each stitch pattern
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Changing the presser foot
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Changing the needle
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Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and
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adjusting the thread tension............................................ 29
Sewing
Straight stitching and reverse sewing
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Zigzag sewing
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Adjusting thread tension
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Buttonhole sewing
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Overcasting
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Zipper insertion
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Blind hem stitching
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Maintenance
Feed dog and hook maintenance
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Changing light bulb
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Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V)
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Notice about the incandescent lamp
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Safety precaution about the battery
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Troubleshooting
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Others
Recycling
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Specications
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Contents

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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
These safety instructions are designed to prevent danger or damage arising from the
incorrect operation of the machine. Read carefully and always follow the instructions.
Explanation of “ Warning” and “ Caution”
Warning An incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury.
An incorrect operation could result in an injury or damage to
the machine.
Symbol explanation
Do not touch.
Required actions
Prohibited actions
Remove the power plug from
the outlet.
Caution
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
Do not use outdoors.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or a re.
Do not damage the power cord, modify it, bend it excessively, jerk it or
twist it.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or a re.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
Doing so could cause a re.
Do not repair, disassemble or modify except what is mentioned in the
instruction manual.
Doing so could cause an electric shock, a re or an injury.
Use an AC 220 to 240 V power source.
Not doing so could cause an electric shock or a re.
Warning

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Caution
Do not perform the following actions.
Doing so could cause an injury.
Sewing without lowering the presser foot.
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Sewing while the needle is incorrectly installed.
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Using a bent needle.
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Sewing while jerking the fabric.
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Moving the pattern selection dial while sewing.
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When the machine is not in use it should be stored safely, not on the oor
as protruding parts could cause injury if a person fell on the machine.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Do not look away from the needle while operating the sewing machine.
If the needle breaks it could cause an injury.
Do not touch moving parts such as the needle, take-up lever or handwheel.
Doing so could cause an injury.
Do not place your hand or ngers under the needle.
Doing so could cause an injury.
Before changing the needle or threading the lower thread or upper thread,
use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Be sure to close the bobbin case cover before operating the sewing machine.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Before using the sewing machine make sure that the presser foot holder
clamp screw, needle clamp screw and needle plate screw are rmly tightened,
and that the presser foot is properly set in the presser foot holder.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Do not use when young children are near the machine.
Children shall not 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
to turn off the sewing machine, and then remove the power plug from the
outlet.
Not doing so could cause an injury.

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The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE-NEUTRAL BROWN-LIVE ( OR ACTIVE )
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug - PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
The earth plug pin is unnecessary. As the machine is designed under double insulation
structure, the earth wire is removed from the machine. The wire coloured BROWN must
be connected to the terminal marked L or A or coloured RED. The wire coloured BLUE
must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK. Neither core is to be
connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
UK ONLY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
How to change the power plug
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 cause an injury or damages 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 cause an injury or damages to the machine.
If for any reason the power plug for this product is removed it should be
immediately disposed of safety and not stored anywhere where it could be
inadvertently used again.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or a re
When you change the power plug or cord, do not repair, disassemble or
modify except at the authorised dealer or service centre.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or a re
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.
Warning

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Part names
Thread guide
Face cover
Extension table
(Accessory Box)
Upper thread tension dial
Spool pin
Pattern selection dial
Reverse sewing lever
Presser foot holder
Presser foot
Bobbin case cover
Needle clamp screw
Feed dog
Quick adviser
Take-up lever
Light bulb
Needle thread guide
Needle plate
Bobbin case
Presser foot pressure
adjustment knob
Stitch length dial
Equipped only with*
model XXX34
Needle threader
Presser foot holder
clamp screw

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Main power
switch
Handwheel
Thread winding
switch
Terminal box
Thread winding spindle
Buttonhole
adjustment screw
Presser foot lever
Foot controller
Hollow for carrying
Battery
holder
(
Insert your hand into the hollow
when carrying sewing machine
)
Thread cutter
Model label
Drop feed lever
Equipped only with*
model XXX34

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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 lever When sewing, lower the presser foot lever to lower the
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presser foot. (Position 1)
When inserting fabric, lift up the presser foot lever to raise
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the presser foot. (Position 2)
The presser foot can be raised even higher by raising the
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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
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(accessory box) in the
direction of the arrow.
Drop feed lever
Equipped only with model XXX34*
Lower the feed dog when doing free
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motion sewing e.g. free motion
embroidery or quilting.
During normal sewing, move the lever to
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the right to raise the feed dog.
When doing free motion sewing, move
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the drop feed lever to the left to lower the
feed dog.
Presser foot pressure adjustment knob
Equipped only with model XXX34*
By turning this knob, the amount of pressure applied by the
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presser foot can be adjusted.
Turning the knob toward “–” reduces the amount of pressure
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applied by the presser foot.
For best results when sewing stretch or thin fabrics, slightly
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reduce the pressure.
Normally, sew with the knob set to “3”.
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Reverse sewing lever
Handwheel
Use the handwheel to manually raise and lower the needle.
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Note:
Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the
direction of the arrow).
If the handwheel is turned in the opposite direction,
the thread may become tangled.
For operating details,
refer to pages 23 - 25.
Pattern selection dial and
stitch length dial
Stitch length dial
Pattern selection dial
LongerLonger ShorterShorter
Short Long
Turn the dial until the desired pattern is aligned with the mark above the
dial.
To sew patterns A to K, turn the dial until is aligned with the mark
above the dial.
To sew patterns L to S, turn the dial until is aligned with the mark
above the dial.
Turn the dial to adjust the stitch length.
If a larger number is aligned with the mark above the
dial, the stitch length becomes longer. If a smaller
number is aligned with the mark above the dial, the
stitch length becomes shorter.
Press down the reverse lever, when sewing in
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reverse.
Remove your nger from the reverse sewing
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lever to return to forward direction sewing.
Mark above dial
Model XXX34 Model XXX26

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Quick adviser
The quick adviser (under the lid on the sewing machine) provides various descriptions
such as basic machine operations.
Accessing the quick adviser
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Quick adviser
(Stored inside)
Flip up the lid to open it.

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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 cause an injury.
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Press the “

” side of
the main power switch
to turn off the sewing
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 cause an electric shock.
Hold the power plug, to remove or insert into the power outlet.
Not doing so could damage the cord and cause an electric shock, 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 cause an injury.
Main power switch
ON
OFF
Warning
Caution

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Sewing preparations
1
Pull the battery holder cover out as
the arrow.
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Battery holder
A battery is supplied as one of the accessories.
Before winding the lower thread, install it in the battery
holder on back of sewing machine.
Battery holder cover
Thread winding switch
Installation of battery for winding the lower thread
When the machine is not used for an
extended period, remove the battery.
Caution
Install the battery while conrming
polarity of it.
Attach battery holder cover.
Note:
Refer to page 49 when purchasing
or changing batteries.
(Alkaline 1.5 V, Mignon/AA/LR6)
Make sure that the thread winding
spindle rotates by turning the thread
winding switch on by pushing in the
direction of arrow.
Note:
Thread winding spindle rotates while
pushing the switch to the left.

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Winding the lower thread Note:
Prepare a
specially
designed bobbin.
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Turn off the
sewing machine.
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Start
Complete
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Cut the thread so that no*
excess extends from the
bobbin hole.
Thread guide ( )
Main power switch
Pull up the spool pin.
Position the spool of thread and the spool
cap on to the spool pin.
Note
A felt was originally put on to the spool
pin.
Cut extra thread above
the bobbin hole.
Push the thread winding
switch to the left again.
Wind the thread to the amount
you need.
To stop winding, release the thread winding
switch to the right.
Note
Do not wind excessively,
it causes sewing malfunction.
Remove the bobbin from the spindle. Cut the
thread.
right wrong

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Sewing preparations
While the bobbin is being wound, do not touch the thread winding
spindle or the handwheel.
Doing so could cause an injury.
Caution
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Thread winding switch
(
7
8
)
Thread winding spindle
(
6
8
)
Main power
switch (
1
)
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.
Thread
Hole
Thread
winding
spindle
Groove
Bobbin
Shaft
projection
Spool pin
Spool of thread
Felt
Spool cap 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.
Thread guide
Hold the thread end and push the thread
1
winding switch to the left and start winding.
After winding a little, release the thread
2
winding switch to the right and stop winding.
Note
While pushing the winding switch to the
left, thread winding spindle rotates.
Spool pin (
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Threading the lower thread
Open the bobbin case cover, and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.
If the bobbin is incorrectly inserted into the bobbin case, the stitching will not be sewn
correctly.
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Turn off the sewing machine.
Pull the bobbin case cover
towards yourself.
Insert the bobbin so that it rotates
counterclockwise.
Thread unwinding direction
Check the orientation of the bobbin.
Counterclockwise Clockwise
Main power switch
Bobbin case
cover
Bobbin
Bobbin case

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Sewing preparations
Pass the thread through A, then B, and then pull the thread to
the rear, as shown below.
Pull out about 15 cm of thread to
the rear.
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Fit the projections on the bobbin case cover into the race
retainer grooves, and then push the bobbin case cover closed.
Bobbin case
cover
Bobbin case
cover
Groove Projection
15 cm
A
B

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Threading the upper thread
1
2
7
8
9
Turn off the
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.
From the front,
pass the thread
through the eye
of the needle.
When using*
the needle
Pass the thread through
the presser foot, and then
pull out about 15 cm of
thread to the rear.
Complete Thread guide ( )
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
Eye of needle
threader,
refer to
page 20.

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Sewing preparations
6
Turn the handwheel towards
yourself to raise the take-up
lever.
Pull up the spool pin.
Position the spool of
thread and the spool cap
on to the spool pin.
Pull the thread from
1
the thread spool, and
hold it with one hand.
Pass the thread
2
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.
(3through 5)
Spool pin ( )
Handwheel ( )
Main power switch
(
1
)Thread guide
Handwheel Take-up lever
Pull the thread
3
down along the
groove, and then
pull it back up.
Pass the thread
4
through the take-
up lever from the
right.
Pull the thread
5
down along the
groove. Take-up
lever
Spool
pin
Spool cap
Spool of thread
Felt

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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 cause an 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 29.
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Understanding the needle threader mechanism
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Preparing to use the needle threader
z
Turn the pattern selection dial
to “6” (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
1Lower
Turn the handwheel towards
yourself until the needle is in
its highest position.
If the needle is not in its*
highest position, the needle
cannot be threaded. 6
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.