White 310 Specifications

WHITE
SEWING
MACHINE
Record
in
space
provided
below
the
Serial
No
and
Model
No.
of
this appliance,
The
Serial
No
is
located
Rear
of
arm
The
Model
No
is
located
Rear of
arm,
Serial
No.
Model No
3 1
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Retain
these
numbers for
future
refeience

CONTENTS
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I.
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
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Main Parts 23
Acressor
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Atachrng th.
Exter
sion
Plate 5
. II: PREPARATION OF THE
MACHINE
Choosing the A qht Needle
6
Needle, Thread,
cabric
and St tchmg
Guide
7
Changing the
Needle
8
Channing
the Needle Plate 8
Chanqing
the
Foot 9
Winding the Bobbin 10
Adjusting
the Bobbin
Winder 10
Upper
Threading 11
Threading the Bobbin Case
12
Placing the Bobbin Case in the
Shuttle
Hook 12
III: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
MACHINE
______
Selection of the Stitch
Stitch Length Dial
13
Reverse Button
13
Stitch Pattern/Buttonhole
Dial, ..
14
Relating Stitch Length to Stitch
Width
14
Controls
Adjusting the Thread
Tensions. . . 15
Adjusting the
Pressure on the
Fabric and the Feed Dog Height. . 16
Sewing Light
17
‘vAPPLICATIONS OF THE
STITCHES
Straight
St tch
Seams
Basting Tupstrtrhr
q
Darning
Coding
and Zippr
Foot
Qurltinq Guide
Zigzag
Stitch
Overcasting
Sewing Knits
Sewing
on Buttons. .
with
a Thread Shank
Satin
Stitching 23
Freehand Monogramming . • 24
Appliqué Work 24
Gathering
over
a
Cord 25
Lace Application......
25
Flutter Hem 25
Sewing Tips
26
Multiple
Stitch Zigzag
26
Twin Needle Sewing 27
Buttonholes
Preparation
Built-in Buttonhole
Turn
Around Buttonhole
Corded
Buttonhole
Blind Hem
Stitch
Straight
Stretch Stitch
Stitch’and-Overcast
§VI:
CARE
AND MAINTENANCE
OF YOUR MACHINE
Oiling
the
Machine 33
Cleaning and
Oiling the
Shuttle
Race
Area 34
Problem and Remedies
35
§
IV:
HOW
TO
SEW
Preparing to Sew
18
Guide the Fabric
18
Turning Corners
18
Curved Seams
18
Sewing
Across Heavy Seams
19
Free’Arm Sewing
19
Removino the Work
19
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1.
Take-up
Lever
2.
Pressure
Control
3.
Top Thread
Guides
4. Stitch Pattern!
Buttonhole
Dial
5,
Bobbin Winder
6.
Hand
Wheel
7. Stitch
Length
Dial
8.
Reverse
Button
9.
Needle Plate
10.
Presser Foot
11.
Feed
Dog
12.
Feed Dog
Height
Button
(inside cover>
13.
Access
Cover
14.
Presser Foot
Screw
15.
Needle Clamp
Screw
16.
Tension
Dial
17.
Check
Spring
18.
Face
Plate
19.
Spool Pins
20.
Bobbin
Winder
Tension Disc
21. Presser
Foot
Lever
22. Thread Cutter
23. Extension Plate
24. Light
Switch
25. Coupling
Wheel
Always at its
highest position
when beginning or
ending
sewing.
For regulating the
pressure on the fabric.
For leading the thread
to the
tension dial
for
sewing.
For selecting
the stitch pattern
and
setting the
zigzag
width,
as
well
as
for
easy
tour-step
buttonholes.
For winding
thread
on
a
bobbin.
For selecting
the stitch
length between
0 and
1/6”
per
stitch.
Push the button
for
easy
backtacking to
lock the thread ends.
With guide lines
for accurate
sewing.
For
holding
the fabric
when sewing.
Diamond
point to
feed fabric
accurately.
For regulating
the
feed
dog height
for various
types
of
sewing.
Access to
the
bobbin, the bobbin
case
and
the feed dog
height
button.
For
clamping
the
presser foot
in place
on the presser bar.
For holding the needle
in place in the slot
of the needle
bar.
For
regulating. the
amount of tension on
the upper
thread.
For automatic
precise flow
of the upper thread.
Hinge
type. Opened for replacement
of
the
light bulb
and
for
oiling.
For providing the proper
tension on the thread
when bobbin
winding.
For raising or lowering
the presser bar and the
presser
foot.
For changing to
the
flat sewing
surface.
For
turning
on
or off the light.
For
stopping the movement
of
the needle bar
in
order
to
wind
a
bobbin.
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the
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set
of
accessories
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whnrs
under
the
•.piiols
for
best
‘teching
results.
Quilting
Guide
Cloth
Guide
and
Screw
aids
in
sewing
straight
seams.
‘
lluttonhole
Foot
1Je
to,
buttonhol-
4
j
Button
Sewing
Foot
hold
button
in
place
for
stitching.
F
L
Cording and
Zipper Foot
for stitching
very
close
to
the
edge
of
a
cord
or
zipper.
helps make
parallel
rows of stitching.
dl’
Screw-drivers
Small
one
for
use
on
bobbin
tension.
Large
one
for
use
on
thumb
screw,
needle
clamp
screw,
etc.
Straight Stitch
Foot
and
P’ate
Tubed
Oiler
for
use
in
oiling
the
machine.
See
page
33.
for
straight
sewing
‘
on
sheer
and
very
_—
light
weight
materi
_______
als
where
extra
support is
needed.

ELECTRICAL
CONNEC
TIONS
Insert
the
plug with
the inden
tations
on the
underside into
the socket
on
the
right side
of
the machine.
The
plug
will
only go
in
one way.
Place the
foot
control in such
a position
that
your foot
rests comfort
ably on
it.
Insert
the plug into
a wall
outlet,
110—1 20V.
flhen
not in
use,
keep
the
plug
Jisconnected
from
machine,
ATTACHING
EXTEN
SION
PLATE
To change
to
fiat sewing
surface,
place
extension
plate
as
follows.
1, Turn down
the extension
plate
support
legs
(A>
with
the
left
hand.
2.
Pull
the
lock lever
(B>
and
turn
it
up to the
left.
3.
Tilt the extension
plate
down to
enter
the
pin
(C)
in
the corresponding
hole
(D)
at the rear side
free
arm.
.
Turn the
lever
(B)
down to
the
right
to set the
pin
into front
hole
(E).
\Jote:
In
case of sewing
tubular areas,
detach
the extension
plate
for
free
arm sewing.
5

SECT
I
ON
II
______________________________________
CHOOSING THE
RIGHT
NEEDLE
TYPES
OF
NEEDLES
The
correct
selection
of
needle
to suit
the
thread
and
fabric
being
sewn
gives
the
best
stitching
results.
Fine
fabric should
be
sewn
with
fine
needles,
heavier
fabrics with heavier
needles.
For best results,
sewing
machine
needles should
be
replaced when
they
become
even
slightly
dull
or
bent
or at
the
completion
of every
other
garment.
A.
regular
needle
is suggested
for
use
with
woven
fabrics.
Needles
style
15
x
1, (European
equivalent
System
705)
are
used
on
the majority
of
household
sewing
machine. They
range
in
sizes
from
8 to
20
with
the lower
number
indicating the finer
needle.
The most
commonly
used
sizes
are
11
and
14.
An
all
purpose
needle
is
designed
to
handle
knits
as well
as
woven
fabrics, It eliminates
skipped
stitches
and
the
slight
ball will
not
damage
delicate
fabrics. This
is
the needle
provided
with
your
sewing
machine
and
will
be
used
for
most
of
your
sewing.
A
larger
ball
point
may
still
be
necessary
for
certain
knits,
such
as
bathing suit fabric
or power net.
A
ball
point
needle
is
recommended
for
use
with
tricots,
jerseys,
lingerie
and
power
nets.
Unlike
sharp,
pointed
needles,
which
pierce fibers
of knit
fabrics,
destroying
elasticity,
the
ball
point
slips
between
fibers,
preventing
damage to
fabric
and
skipped
stitches.
These
are
available
in
fine,
medium,
and
heavy
ball
points.
Awed
point
needle
is recommended
for
use
with
leather
and
leather-look
vinyls.
A
wedge
cutting point
pierces
leather more
easily
than
ordinary sewing
machine
needles,
resulting
in more
satisfactory
stitching.
Eye
Shaft
Body
Point
//
--
Short
Groove
Long
Groove
(Flat
Side
of
Needle)
(Round
Side
of
Needle)
Long
Groove
Elongated
Scarf
Short
Groove
—
-
Eye
Regular
All-purpose Medium
Wedge
Point
Sharp
Needle Round
Needle
Needle
Point
Needle

JEEDLE,
THREAD,
FABRIC &
STITCHING
GUIDE
The
correct
selection
of
needle
and
thread
to
suit
the
fabric
will
result
in
more
satisfactory
,titching.
Fine
fabrics should
be
stitched
with
fine needles,
fine
thread
and
short
stitches.
For
the
best results on
heavier
fabrics,
use
coarser
needles, heavier
threads and
longer
,titches.
Replace
the machine
needle
when
it
becomes
even
slightly
dull
or
bent.
I
Machine
Needle
.
Mercerized
Synthetic
Fabric
i
No.
[
Thread
j
Thread
Extremely
heavy
--
6
tarpaulin,
sacking,
18
to
Heavy
Duty
canvas,
duck,
etc.
8
Heavy
upholstery
8
fabric,
ticking.
18
to
Heavy
Duty
denim,
leatherette.
10
Medium
heavy
drapery
10
fabric,
velveteen,
16
to
Heavy
Duty
suiting,
felt,
terry
cloth,
etc.
12
Medium
broadcloth,
12
percale,
gingham, linen,
14
to
50
chintz, taffeta,
sheer
14
wool,
shantung,
etc.
JL
Sheer
voile,
lawn,
E
14
dimity,
crepe,
11
o
50
handkerchief
linen,
(plastic
film)
plastic
film,
etc.
Very sheer
chiffon,
batiste,
lace,
organdy,
nylon
net,
marquisette,
etc.
9
16
to
20
60
7

CHANGING
THE
NEEDLE
Always
change
the
needle
after every
othir
garment,
especially
when
sewing
on
()I/icter
and
nylon fabrics
which
dull
i’dli,
imich
faster,
When
needles
are
dull
or
heut,
they
damage
both
your
fabric
and
the machine.
A
general
rule
when
placing
sewing
machine
needles
is
that
the
flat
side
of
the
needle
is
placed
to the
back
of
the
machine,
when
the
bobbin
is
put
in
from
the
front.
If
the
needle
is
inserted
incorrectly,
the
stitches
will
not
form.
To
change the
needle:
1.
Raise
the
needle
bar
to
its
highest
position
by
turning
the
hand
wheel
toward you.
2.
Loosen
needle clamp
to
remove the
needle.
3.
Place needle (flat
side to
the
back and
long
groove
to
the
front) in
the
needle
clamp and
push
it
upward as
far
as it
will
go,
tighten needle clamp.
4.
After changing
the
needle, make
one
complete
turn
of
the
hand
wheel by
hand to
be sure the
needle is
clearing
the
needle
plate.
CHANGING
NEEDLE
PLATE
Although
an
all-purpose
utility
needle
plate
is
fixed
on
your
machine,
for
straight
sewing
on
fine
fabric
or
soft
or
very
stretchy
fabric,
you
may
want to
use
the
straight
stitch
needle
plate
together
with
the
straight
stitch
foot, both
of
which
are
included
in
your
accessory
box.
To change
the
needle
plate,
remove
the
two
screws
holding
the
plate
in
place,
Lift
the
needle
plate
and
replace.
The
needle plate
is
removed for
cleaning
the
lint
which may
pile up
between
needle plate
and
feed
dogs.
Needle Clamp
Screw
Tighten
F,
Flat
Side of
Needle
to
the
Back
Loosen
Needle
Zigzag
Needle
Plate
uwi0
Straight
Stitch
Needle
Plate

CHANGING
THE
FOOT
For
most
ordinary
sewing
the
original
all-purpose
foot
can
be
used.
How
ever,
it
is
recommended
to
use
the
following
special
feet
in
your
accessory
box
whenever
you
want
a
better
stitching
result.
Straight Stitch
Foot
This
has
only a
narrow
hole
to
accom
modate
only
straight
stitching.
It
may
be
used
on
sheer
or
soft
fabrics
for
more
control.
Buttonhole Foot
This
foot
has
a
groove
underneath,
to
allow
the
narrow
satin
stitch
or
buttonhole
to
form
evenly.
However,
if
skip
stitches
occur
on
sheer fabrics
with
this
foot,
it
may be
necessary
to
use
thin
paper
underneath.
Cording
&
Zipper
Foot,
and
Button
Foot
Use
for
sewing
very
close
to
the
edge
of
a
cord
or
zipper,
and
sewing
on
buttons
respectively.
Use
the
large
screwdriver
to loosen
thumb
screw.
Turn
the
screw
back
ward
until
the
foot
becomes
loose.
Then,
lift
up
on
presser
foot
lever
until
it
is
in
its
highest
position
in
order to
remove
the
foot.
Replace with desired
foot
and
tighten
thumb
screw
securely.
Loosen
ci

WINDING THE
BOBBIN
Disengage
the
hand
wheel
(1)
from
the
stitching
mechanism
by
turning the
coupling
wheel (2)
towards
you
or
counterclockwise.
Place a
spool
of
thread
on
one
of
the
spool
pins and
lead
the
thread
throuçh
the
rear
Top
Thread
Guide
(3)
after
wind
ing
it around the
Bobbin
Widner
Tension
Disc.
Slip
the
end
of
the
thread
through
a
hole
in
the
rim
of
the
bobbin
and
place
the
bobbin
on
the
spindle of
the
bobbin
winder
(4),
fitting the
notch
on
the
bobbin
over
the
small
spring
on
the
spindle.
Push
the bobbin
winder
to
the
right, and
hold
the
thread
end loosely,
then
run
the
machine
slowly. The
bobbin
will
stop
turning
when
the
bobbin
is
full.
Cut
the
thread
and
push
the
bobbin
winder
to
the
left.
Remove
the
bobbin
from
the
bobbin
winder.
Turn
the
coupling
wheel
away
from
you until
the
sewing
mechanism
is
again
engaged
so
that
the
needle
moves
when you
turn
the
hand wheel.
ADJUSTING
THE
BOBBIN
WINDER
It
may
be
necessary
to
adjust
the
rear
top
thread
guide
if
the bobbin
winds
unevenly.
If
the
bobbin
winds
unevenly
as
shown
in
Fig.
(A),
loosen
the
set
screw
of the
rear top
thread
guide
and
move
the
thread
guide
up
slightly.
If
the
bobbin
winds
as
shown in
Fig.
(B),
move
the
thread
guide
down
slightly.
(A)_

UPPER
THREADING
1.
Turn the
hand
wheel
toward
you
to
raise
the
take-up
lever
to
its
highest
position.
2,
Place
a
spool
of
thread
on
the
spool
pin.
3. Lead
the
thread through the
top
thread
guides.
4.
Down
and
between
the
tension
discs,
from
right
to
left.
5.
Draw
the
thread
up
through
the
check-spring
and
with
a
slight
tug into
the
hook.
6.
Up
and
through
the
eye
of
take-
up
lever
from right
to
left.
7.
Lead
thread
down
through
the
thread
guide
at
the
bottom
of
the threading
slot,
then,
through
the thread
guide
on
needle
clamp.
8.
Thread
the
needle
FROM
FRONT
TO
BACK,
drawing
it
through
about
3
or
4
inches.
Hold
the end
of
the
upper
thread
loosely
and
turn
the
hand
wheel
toward
you
until
the
needle
goes
all
the way
down
and
comes
back
up.
A
thread
loop
will
form
over
the
upper
thread
which
then
can
be
pulled
out
straight.
Place
both
thread
ends
under
presser
foot
and
draw
toward
the
back of
the
machine,
leaving
both
threads
three
or
four
inches
long.
In
case of
twin
needle
sewing,
place
two spools
of
thread,
matching
or
contrasting
in
color, one
on
each
spool pin,
lead
both
threads
through
top
thread
guides, bring
threads
down
and pass
one
thread
between the
back
discs
and
the
other
between the
front
discs,
then
treat
both
thread
as
one until
threading
each
thread through
each
needle
eye of
twin
needle.
11

THREADING
BOBBIN CASE
1
Hold bobbin
case
between thumb and
forefinger
of
left
hand,
so
that the
slot
in
the edge of the
bobbin
case is
on
top.
Take
the
bobbin
between
thumb and
forefinger
of right hand
so
that the thread
on top leads
from left
to
right.
2.
Insert bobbin
into
bobbin case, pull
the
thread into the slot
of the bobbin
case
and draw it
under tension
spring and
into
the fork-shaped
opening
of the spring.
PLACING
BOBBIN CASE
IN
SHUTTLE
Raise needle
bar to its
highest position, and
swing open the access cover
down.
Hold the
bobbin case
latch
(D)
between the
thumb
and forefinger
of the left
hand, with
at
least
three
inches of thread
running from the
top
of
the
bobbin case
to
the right.
Insert and
center the bobbin
case on the stud
of the
shuttle body
(C).
Be sure
the
bobbin case
finger
(E>,
is
opposite
the shuttle race notch
(A).
Press
the
bobbin case
(B)
into
the
shuttle
as
far
as possible until
the
latch
catches
on the center post of
the shuttle.
Then release
the bobbin case
latch
(U).
Press
the bobbin
case
again after
the latch
has been released to make sure
the bobbin
case
is locked securely
in place. Close the
access cover.
Slot
Slot
-
Tensi9n—

SECTION
III
II
REVERSE
BUTTON
LZ
:
SELECTION
OF
THE
STITCH:
STITCH
LENGTH
DIAL
This
dial
controls
the
forward
feeding
of
the
fabric.
At
0,
the
fabric
is
not
fed at
all. As
the
numbers
increase,
so
does the
length
of
the
stitch.
Turn
the dial
so
that the
desired
number
is
below
the white
guide
mark.
Note:
Always
set
at
5
or
the
*
mark
when
the
pattern
selector
is
set at one
of
the
*
marks.
If
you
wish
to
sew
backwards
to
fasten the
threads
at
the
beginning
or
end
of
a
seam,
when
doing
ordinary
sewing,
press
in
the
Reverse
Button
as
far as
it
will
go
so
that
your
machine
sews
in
reverse
at
approximately
the
same
stitch
length
as
the
forward
stitch
length.
The
machine
will
sew
in
reverse
as
long
as
the
button
is
held
in.
Table
showing
the
numbers
on
the
stitch
length
dial
and
the
actual number
of
stitches
per
inch
or
length
per
stitch.
Numeral
on
the dial
[
0
1
2
3
1
I
Numberofstitchesperinch(approx.)
No
Feeding
25
15
8
j[
I
13

STITCH
PATTERN/BUTTONHOLE
DIAL
This
dial is
used
for
selecting the
stitch pattern,
for
adjust
ing
the zigzag
width
and
for sewing
the
easy, built-in,
four-
step
buttonhole.
•
Stitch
Pattern
Selector:
Including
straight
and
zigzag
stitches,
6 kinds
of the
stitch
patterns,
as
shown
on the
dial, can
be
selected. Turn this
dial in
any
direction
and
the
pattern
of
the stitch
chosen
is
indicated
by
the white
guide
mark above
the
dial.
1
II
I
Straight
Stitch
I4j Zigzag
Blind Stitch
;WjMultiple
Stitch
Zig 1
*
Stretch Stitch
Note:
When
sewing
with the
dial at
the
*
mark,
the
stitch
length
dial should
be
at
the
*
mark.
• Zigzag
Width Control:
At the
straight
stitch
symbol
( ),
the
needle
does
not
swing
and,
therefore,
a straight
stitch
seam
is
sewn. With
the dial
at
the narrow
zigzag
symbol
( ),
the
needle takes
a narrow
swing
resulting
in a narrow column
of
stitching.
At
the widest
zigzag
symbol
(
),
the needle
takes
a
large
swing
resulting
in
a
wide
column
of stitches.
The
dial
may
be
set
at any
position
desired
between
the
straight stitch
and
the widest
zigzag
positions
for
a
variety
of
widths.
Note:
When
sewing
with twin
needle,
the dial
should
be
set in the
white zone.
•
Buttonhole
Control:
When
set
at
the first
buttonhole
symbol
(step
1),
your
machine
sews,
forward,
the
left
side of
the
buttonhole.
With
the
dial
at
the next
buttonhole
symbol
(2—4),
your machine
feeds
the
fabric
for
bartacking
the buttonhole
ends
and,
set
at the
third
buttonhole
symbol
(3),
it feeds
the fabric
in
reverse
to
sew the
right side
of
the buttonhole.
RELATING
STITCH
LENGTH
TO
STITCH
WIDTH
When
the
stitch
width
dial is
set at
one particular
width
(such
as
the widest
zigzag)
the
stitch
length
dial
will then
determine
how
closely
the stitches
are sewn
together.
At
length
0,
the fabric
does not
move
so
that
the stitches
are
formed
one
on
top of
the
other,
as
is
used
when
sewing
on buttons.
At
the symbol
Q
or near
0, the
fabric
is
fed
through
slowly
resulting
in a dense
column
of
stitches
known
as
a
satin
stitch.
At
length
5, a
very
long,
open
zigzag
is
sewn.
W
•
Narrowest
Narrow
Wide
Widest
L2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2 2-1/2
2-1/2
W
Widest
L
0
1/2
1
23
4
5

CONTROLS:
ADJUSTING
THE
THREAD
TENSIONS
Always
adjust the
upper thread
tension
with the
presser
foot
lowered,
as
the
tension
is released
when
it
is
raised.
To increase
the
tension
on
the
upper
thread,
turn
the
tension
dial
to the right. To
decrease
the
tension,
turn
it
to
the
left.
Before
adjusting the
tension,
make
sure
that
the machine
is
threaded correctly.
Normal
upper
tension is
usually
between
4—6
The bobbin
thread tension
seldom
requires
adjustment.
However,
when
the
bobbin thread
tension has
to
be
changed, turn
the
small
screw
on
the
side
of
the
bobbin
case
clockwise
to
tighten
and
counter
clockwise
to
loosen.
When
both
tensions
are
properly
balanced,
a
perfect stitch
will
be
formed with
both
threads interlock
ing
in
the fabric
(A).
When the
upper tension
is
too
tight,
the
bobbin thread is
pulled up over
the
upper thread
which lays
flat
on
the
fabric
(B).
When
the
upper tension
is
too
loose, the
upper thread forms
loops
over
the
bobbin thread
lying
flat
on
the
fabric
(C).
When
the upper
and
bobbin
thread
tensions
are
balanced
but
the fabric
is
puckered
in
sheer
fabrics,
both
tensions are
too
tight.
Slightly
loosen
both
tensions
evenly.
It
is
recommended
to
adjust
the
tension
balance with a
medium
stitch length.
In
the
case
of
satin
stitching
for
buttonholes
and
embroidery
slightly
loosen the
upper
thread tension.
Correctly
balanced
tension
Upper
tension
too
strong
Upper
tension
too
weak
15

ADJUSTING
THE
PRESSURE
ON
THE
FABRIC
AND
THE
FEED DOG
HEIGHT
•
General Sewing
For
normal
sewing,
except
when sewing on
very
heavy and
bulky fabrics,
the
center
pin
(A)
of
the
pressure
control
should
be
at
its lowest
posi
tion,
with
the feed
dog
height
at the
UP position,
obtained
by
pressing
the
part
of the
feed
dog
height button
to
the right
of the
rotary
hook.
For
special
fabrics, as
mentioned
above,
reduce
the pressure
by half.
To do so,
press
the
outer ring
(B)
of
the pressure
control,
then press
the
centre
pin
(A)
down
again,
to the half-way
position.
.
Pressure
on
Feed
dog
Fabric
fabric
height
Ordinary
fabric
with little
elasticity:
Heavy
and
bulky fabrics
Half
Medium
and light
weight fabrics
Full
(Up)
Very stretchy
fabrics and
knits:
Heavy
and
bulky
fabrics
Half
Medium,
light
weight
and
.
Full
(Up)
sheer fabrics.
• Mending
and
Darning
So
as to
be able
to
move
the
fabric
freely
in
any direction
for
darning
and
mending,
release
the
center
pin
(A)
completely
by
pressing
down
on
the
outer ring
(B).
Press
the
7j.
mark
on
the
feed dog
height
button
so that
the feed
clog
drops
well below
the
needle plate.
To
raise the
feed dog
to its
normal
height,
press the
/‘j
(rip)
mark on
the
button.
A)

SEWING LIGHT
The sewing
light is located
in
face
cover
directly over
the
needle
so
as to better illumi
nate the stitching
area.
Turn the light
on and
off
by
pressing
the button
located at
the back side of
face
cover.
To replace
bulb, disconnect the
plug and
open the
face
cover
to
the
left. Unscrew the
bulb
as
you
do
a
conventional
light
bulb.
Place new
bulb in
socket
and screw
in
olace
a,
LOOSEN
17

SECTION
IV
PREPARING
TO SEW
Have
take-up lever
at highest
position
before starting
to sew.
Pinning
may be
used as
a
time
saver instead
of hand
basting.
It
is
possible
to sew
over pins
when
placed at
right
angles
to the
edge
of fabric with
the
pin head at
the raw
edge, but
for
best
results
it s
recommended
that
the pins be
removed
as
you
approach
the presser
foot.
Sewing over pins
can result
in damaged
needles.
Place
material and
threads under
presser
foot and lower
the
presser
foot.
Lower
the needle
by
turning hand
wheel by hand
to
check if the
needle will pierce
the stitching
line
you
want
to sew.
You are now
ready
to begin sewing.
Press the
speed control.
The speed of
the machine
is
regulated by
increasing
or
decreasing
the
amount
of pressure
exerted on the
control.
Never run
machine without
material
under
presser foot.
GUIDING
FABRIC
The scale
is etched with
every 1/8
inch
distance
measured
from
the center
of
needle plate.
Let
the edge
of fabric follow
the line selected
for
the
seam, and let
your eyes
follow the
etched
line
you selected
for the
seam, not the
needle, during
sewing. To
help
you
guide
the
fabric,
place
cloth guide
attachment
securing
it by
the
extra
thumb
screw
onto machine
bedplate.
Cloth guide
and
extra thumb
screw are
included in
your accessory
box.
Do
not try
to help
the feeding
by pulling the
material
as
this
may
deflect
the
needle
and
cause
it to break.
TURNING
CORNERS
To
pivot at a
corner, leave
the
needle
in the fabric
in
its
upward
stroke.
Lift
the presser
foot, turn
the
fabric,
then
lower
the presser
foot
and
continue sewing.
CURVED
SEAMS
Use
slightly
shorter
stitch
length
than that
of the rest
of
the seams.
On
the
part
where
elasticity
is required
on the
seam,
sew by
stretch stitch.
The cloth
guide
may be
used
on angle as
shown.