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02/01/2008
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When
using
an electrical
appliance, basic
safety precautions
should
always be
folowed,
including
the
following:
Read
all instructions
before
using
(this
appliance)
DANGER
To
reduce
the risk of
electric
shock:
An
appliance
should never
be
left unattended
when
plugged
in.
Always
unplug
this
appliance
from the electric
outlet immediately
after
using
and
before cleaning.
WARNING
To 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
appliance
is
used
by
or
near
children.
2. Use this
appliance
only for
its intended
use
as described
in this
manual. Use
only
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
property,
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
blocked.
Keep
ventilation
open
ings
of the sewing
machine
and foot controller
free from
the
accumulation
of lint.
dust, and
loose cloth.
5.
Never
drop
or insert any
object
into any
opening.
6. Do
not
use
outdoors.
7.
Do not
operate where
aerosol (spray)
products are
being used
or
where
oxygen is
being
administered.
8. To disconnect,
turn
all controls to
the oft
(“0”)
position, then
remove
plug from
outlet.
9.
Do not
unplug by
pulling
on cord.
To unplug,
grasp the
plug, not the
cord.
DANGER
1. Always unplug before relamping,
Replace
bulb with
same type rated
15
watts.
2. Do not reach
for an appliance
that has
fallen into
water.
Unplug
immediately.
3.
Do not
place or store
appliance
where
it
can
fall
or be pulled
nto
a
tub or
sink.
Do not
place
in or drop
into
water
or
other liquid.

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WARNING
1.
Keep
fingers away
from all moving
parts. Special
care is
required around
the sewing
machine needle.
2. Always
use
the proper
needle plate.
The
wrong
plate can cause
the needle
to break.
3. Do
not use
bent
needles.
4
Do
not
pull
or
push
fabric
while stitching.
It may
deflect the
needle causing
it
to
break.
5.
Unplug
the sewing
machine when making
any
adjustments
in
the needle
area,
such
as threading
needle,
changing
needle,
threading
bobbin, or
changing
presser foot,
etc.
6.
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.
7, Never
operate
on
a
soft surface
such as
a bed
or
couch
where the air
openings
may
be
blocked.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Names
of
parts
and their
functions .
23
Accessories
4
Setting
up your machine
5
Accessory tray,
Free arm
6
Bobbin
winding
7
Removing
bobbin case 8
Inserting bobbin case 9
Threading upper
thread,
Threading
for twin
needle
10
Bringing up
the bobbn
thread
11
Changing sewing
direction (turning corners)
12
Changing
presser foot 12
Thread
tension 13
Presser foot
pressure 1 4
Stitch
length, Stitch width 14
Drop
feed
15
Changing
needle 1
5
Chart
— Fabric,
thread and needle
16
Recommended
settings (model
160)
17
Recommended
settings
(model
140)
18
Starting
to sew
19
Finishing
a
seam
20
Straight
stitching
21
Zigzag stitching
21
Overcasting
22
Reinforced
straight stitching
22
Blind
stitch hemming
23—24
Zipper
insertion 25
Sewing on buttons
26
Bidging stitches
26
Buttonholes
27
Rolled hem
(foot
is optional)
28
Embroidery
(hoop
is optional>
29
Twin
needle (optional>
29
Quilting guide
(optional>
30
Edge
guide (optional)
30
Maintenance
31
Performance problems
32

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Names
of parts
and
their
functions
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5
1
1. Stitch
selector
7.
Spool pins
2. Thread
take—up lever
8. Bobbin
winder
spindle
3. Thread
tension dial
9.
Stitch
length
dial
4.
Presser foot
10,
Reverse
button
5. Shuttle cover
11
Needle clamp
screw
6.
Accessory
tray
12.
Stitch
width
dial
(model
160)
ia
Presser
foot
pressure dial
1. Use a soft cloth to
clean the
machine.
2
Do
not expose the
machtne to direct sunhght
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Stop
Levelling
of
machine
Bobbin
winder
spindle
Upper
thread
guide
Down
Up
Bobbin
winder
stopper
Handwheel
cover
plate
Presser
foot
lever
clamp
screw
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Blind
stitch
hem
foot
Zipper
foot
Screwdriver
Seam
ripper
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Needle
#11 #14
We
reserve
the
right
to
change
the
machine
equipment
and
the assortment
of
acces
sories
without
prior
notice,
or
make
modifications
to the performance
or
design.
Such
modifications,
however,
will
always
be
to the
benefit
of
the
user
and
the
pro
duct.
0
Felt
washer
Bobbin
Zigzag
toot
(On
machine)
Buttonhole
foot
Oiler
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etting
up
your
machine
On
the
base
of
the
machine there
is
a
rating plate with information
about
voltage and
frequency.
Be
fore
you
connect
the
machine
to
an
electrical
outlet
make
sure
that
the
voltage
indicated
on
the
rating plate
conforms
to
that
of
the
electrical
outlet.
1.
Connect
the
machine
plug.
2.
Connect
the
wall
plu,
3.
Speed
is
controlled
by means
of
the
foot
control.
Sewing light
/
1.
Open
the
face
cover
in
the
di
rection
of
the
arrow.
2.
Remove
the
bulb
through
turn
ing it
counter
clockwise.
3.
Install
a
new
bulb
through
turn
ing
it clockwise.
4.
Use
a
bulb with
screw
base
120
V/15W(max.)
Changing
light
bulb
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Remove
the
accessory
tray
Free
arm
1
Hold
the left part of
the
tray
and pull out
in
the
direction of
the arrow.
1. Keep
the
accessory tray on the
machine when
you want a large
working
surface.
Remove the
tray when you
want
to use
the
free arm.
2.
The
free arm
is
particularly
use
ful
for sewing
cuffs,
sleeves,
pant
legs
and other
tubular
garments.
a Slip
e.g. a pants’ leg
over
the free
arm
as illustrated.

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5
cm thread
1
Release
the stop
motion
knob.
2.
Follow the
thread path
as
ilhj
St
rated
3.
When
the
bobbin
is
full,
the
stop
motion
knob
must be
tightened,
Push
the bobbin
winder spindle
in
the
direction
of the
arrow. When
the
bobbin
winding
is completed,
move
the
bobbin
winder spindle
back to
its
original
position.
Should
the
bobbin
winding
become
uneven
loosen
the
screw
on
the
up
per
thread
guide
and
adjust
up
or
down
until
the
bobbin
winding
is
balanced,
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Removing
the
bobbin
case
and
bobbin
1.
Raise
the
needle
to
its
highest
position.
Open
the
shuttle
cover.
Inserting
the
bobbin
2.
Open
the
latch
on the
bobbin
case
and
pull
the
bobbin
case
out
of
the
machine.
cm
1.
Pull
out
abt.5cm
thread
from the
bobbin and
insert
the bobbin
into
the
bobbin
case
as
iflu
Thread tension spring
3.
Pull
the thread through
the
slot and
under
the
tension spring and
draw
out
about
10cm
thread
Hinged
latch
1’
/1’
3.
Release
the
lat-h
and
the
bobbin
wilt
fall
out.
2.
Guide
the
thread th
rough the
slot.
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1.
Raise
the needle
to
its highest position
and
pull
the
thread
to the front. Open the latch
and
hold it.
2.
Hold the latch open, put the bobbin
case on
the
centre
pin in the shuttle
and release the
latch.
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Thread the machme
from
A to
I as per
Itustraoon.
Twin
needle
threading

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Bringing
up
th
bobbin
thread
1.
Hold
the
upper
thread
with
your
left
hand
and
turn
the
hand
wheei
slowly
towards
you
until
the
needle
enters
the
needle
hole
and
comes
up
again.
Stop
turn
ing
the
handwheel
when
the
take-up
lever has
reached
its
highest
position.
Pull
the
upper
thread
lightly
and
the
bobbin
thread
is
brought
up
in
a
loop.
2.
Pull
out both threads
and
bring
them
under the
presser
foot
to
the
rear
of
the
machine.
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Changing
presser
foot
The
presser feet
are
of
the
snap—on type.
Remove
the
presser
foot
1.
Raise
the
needle
to
its
highest position.
2.
Raise the
presser foot
lifter.
3.
Press
the
lever
on
the
back of
the foot
holder
and
the
presser foot
will
be
released.
1.
Place
the
presser foot
on
the
stitch
plate
so
the
pin
on
the
foot
is
exactly
under
the
groove of
the foot
holder.
2.
Lower the
presser foot
lifter
and
the
presser
foot
snaps
on.
I.
Let
the
needle
enter
the fabric
and raise
2.
Lower
the
presser
foot
and
continue to
the
presser
foot.
Turn
the
fabric
around
sew.
the
needle
in
the
new
direction.
Attaching
the
presser
foot
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Loose
Tight
Fabric
Upper
thread
Bobbin
thread
The
upper
thread
tension
is
adjusted
through
turning
the
thread tension
dial.
Incorrect
Wrong
side
of
fabri
Upper
thread
The lower
thread
tension
can
be
adjusted
th
rough
turning
the
screw
on
the
bobbin
case
slightly
to
the
right
(clockwise)
to
increase
the
tension.
Turn to
the
left
(counter-clockwise)
to
loosen
the tension.

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Stitch
length and
stitch
width
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1.
Move
the
lever
to
the
pressure
you
want.
For
hght,
elastic
tabrcs
choose
setting
1,
medium
fabrics
2
and
heavy
fabrics
3.
2.
Too
ow
pressure
can
result
in
poor
feeding,
skipped
stitches
or
difficulties
in
guiding
the
fabric.
3.
When
darnrng
or
sewing
freehand
embroidery
the pressure must
be
released.
Set at
0.
Stitch
length
With
this
dial
the
stitch
length
can
be
set
be
tween
0
and
4.
Stitch width
(model
160)
With
this
dial
you
can
set
the stitch
width
step
lessly
between
0
and
4.
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0
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Drop
feed
Push
downwards to
lower the feed
dog.
Push
upwards to
raise the feed
dog.
Changing
needle
1. Raise
the needle to
its highest
Needle
clamp
screw
POSitIOn.
2.
Loosen the needle clamp
screw
and remove the
needle.
Tighten
3. Turn the
flat side of the
needle
away
from
you and
insert
the
needle as
far it will
go.
4. Tighten
the
needle clamp
screw
securely.
Loosen
V
Flat
side,
away
from
you

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Recommended settings
Model
160
Stitch Stitch selection
tIt
Presser
foot R
A
Straight stitch
0-4
0
A
Zigzag
0-4
0-4
BCD
Buttonhole
0,204
4
E
Overlock
stitch
4
0-4
F
Smocking
stitch
4
0-4
G Pullover
stitch
4 0-4
LI
H
Reinforced
straight stitch
40
II I
H
Reinforced
zigzag
4
0-4
I
Overcast
stitch
0,7-1
0-4
J
Three-step
zigzag
0,5-2
0-4
K
Blind
stitch
2-3
0-4
Dro
Free-hand
embroidery
Stitch
A
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0-4
feed
dog
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