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CONGRATULATION
TO
OWN
SUCH
AN
ELABORATE
AND
UP-TO-DATE
SEWING
MACHINE:
Precision
mechanism
creates
quiet,
smooth
and
efficient
sewing
work.
Fashion
cosmetic
enhances appeal
for you
all
include
family
and
friends.
Variation
of
stitch
works
magic-like
play.
Passion
for
sewing
enjoyment
goes
on for
ever.
You’ve
got
to
read
this
instruction
manual
first
it
will
give
you
clear
illustration
and
operation
guidance.
You’ll
find
it
is
worth-while
possessing
this
proud
model.
White
Sewing
Machine
Co.

OUTLINE
OF
SEWING
MACHINE
NAME
OF
PRINCIPAL
PARTS
....
1,2
OPERATING
SEWING
MACHINE
CONNECTING
PLUG
CORRECT
SEWING
POSITION
CONTROLLING
SEWING
SPEED..
VARIOUS
CONTROLS
Zigzag
Width
Regulator
Stitch
Length
Regulator
Needle
Position
Lever
Drop
Feed
Regulator
Darner
PRESSER FOOT
NEEDLE
To
Change
the
Needle
To
Check
the
Needle
SEW-LIGHT
Sew-Light
Switch
To
Change
the
Bulb
PREPARING
TO
SEW
UPPER
THREAD
8
Upper
Threading
8
LOWER
THREAD
9
Bobbin
Winding
9
Bobbin
Winding
Adjustment
9
Bobbin
Case
Threading
10
To
Replace
Bobbin
Case
10
To
Pull
Up
Lower
Thread
11
TWIN
NEEDLE
11
Insertion
of
Twin
Needle
11
Threading
of
Twin Needle
11
THREAD TENSION
12
Upper
Thread
Tension
12
Lower
Thread
Tension
12
NEEDLE-THREAD-FABBIC CHART
13
CONVERTIBLE
EXTENSION
TABLE
14
Attaching
the
Extension
Table
. ..
14
Open-Arm
Sewing
15
ACTUAL
SEWING
STRAIGHT
STITCH
16
To
Start
Sewing
16
To Change
the
Sewing
Direction
.
16
To
Remove
the
Work
17
ZIGZAG
STITCH
17
Satin
Stitch
17
CREATIVE
STITCHES
18
BUTTONHOLE
19
ELASTIC STITCH 20
Mending
20
Fitting
the
Elastic
20
Joining
Stitch
20
Sewingon
Knits
20
SHELL
TUCK STITCH
21
MULTI-STRETCH STITCH
21
ELASTIC BLIND STITCH
22
BLIND STITCH
22
TRIPLE
STRETCH
STITCH
23
TRIPLE
ZIGZAG
STRETCH
STITCH
23
SMOCKING
STITCH
23
USING
ATTACHMENT
BUTTON
FITTING
24
BUTTON
FITTING
WITH
THREAD
SHANK
24
ZIPPER INSERTION
25
USING CLOTH GUIDE
25
EDGING
STITCH
26
ELASTIC
EDGING
STITCH
27
OVERLOCK
STITCH
27
MAKING
MORE
STITCHES
DARNING 29
GATHERING 29
MONOGRAMMING
AND
EMBROIDERING
30
APPLIQUE
, 30
ATTACHING
LACE
30
CORDING
31
PIN
TACKING
31
MAINTENANCE
AND
CARE
CLEANING
SHUTTLE RACE 32
CLEANING
FEED
DOG 32
OILING
33
CHECK
LIST
FOR
BETTER
SEWING
34
INDEX
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
6
6
7
7
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OUTLINE
OF
SEWING
MACHiNE
NAMES
OF
PRINCIPAL PARTS
(FRONT
VIEW)
Face
Plate
Patch-O-matic
darner
Thread Take-up Lever
Front Arm
Thread Guide
Rear
Arm
Thread Guide and
Bobbin
Winder
Thread Tension
Top Plate
Pattern
Selector
Zigzag
Width
Lever
Bobbin
Winder
Hand
Wheel
Stitch
Length
Regulator
Reverse
Push
Button
Drop
Feed
Regulator
Upper Thread
Tension
Regulator
Lower
Thread Guide
Needle Clamp
Screw
Needle
Presser
Foot
Face
Plate
Stopper
Thread Guide
Needle
Bar
Thread
Guide
Presser
Foot
Thumb Screw
Feed
Dog
Needle
Plate
Hook
Cover
Plate
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24.
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NAMES
OF
PRINCIPAL
PARTS
(BACK VIEW)
25
26
27
28
18
29
30
25.
SpoolPin
26.
Sew
Light
Switch
27.
Presser
Bar
Lifter
28.
Thread
Cutter
29.
30.
31.
32.
Extension
Table
Bottom
Plate
Bobbin
Holder
Hand
Wheel
Clutch
—2—

Attach
the
connector
plug
of
speed
con
troller
to
connector
socket
on
back
side
of the
machine.
Then connect
the
sup
ply plug
into
wall
outlet.
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Caution
Make sure
to
pull supply
plug
off
wall
outlet
when
you
change
needle
or
bobbin
or
bulb
an order
to avoid
electric
hazards
as
well
as
when
you
finish
the
machine
operation
or leave
from the
machine.
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OPERATING
SEWING
MACHINE
CONNECTING
PLUGS
CORRECT
SEWING
POSITION When
operating the
sewing
machine,
sit
down
on
the
chair
so
that
you
are
right
in front
of
the
needle.
If you
place
your
foot
on
the
pedal
of
speed
controller
and
lightly
press
it
down
the
machine
starts
running
at
low
speed.
When
higher
sewing
speed
desired,
press
the
pedal
down
further.
Release
the
pedal,
the
machine
stops
running.
—3—
CONTROLLING
SEWING
SPEED
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VARIOUS
CONTROLS
Zigzag
Width
Regulator
The
stitch
width
is
regulated
by
turning
the
zigzag
width
lever.
The
more
you
turn
down,
the
wider
stitch
you
get,
and on
the
contrary,
the
more you
turn
up,
the
narrower
stitch
you
make.
No
width
of
stitch
means
straight
stitch.
Important!
When sewing
with
a twin
needle,
be sure to
use narrower
stitch
width
only, otherwise
needle
will
break.
Stitch
Length
Regulator
The
stitch
length
is
regulated
by
turning
the stitch
length
regulator.
The
more
you
turn
clockwisely,
the
longer
stitch
you
get.
Close
zigzag stitch
is
also called
SATIN
STITCH
and
is
used
for making
button
hole
and
decorative
patterns.
REVERSE
SEWING
Press
the
reverse push
button
as
far
as
it
will
go,
the machine
will
sew
backward
as long
as the
button
is
pressed.
Needle
Position
Lever
Stretch
Stitch
Engagement
Vs 1 hen
the stitct
length
regulator
is set
at
“S.
S.’
marking,
the stretch
stitch
mechanism
is
engaged
automativally.
and the
machine
will
sew
the
similar
stretch
stitch
patterns
as
shown
by
the
lower
line of
the
pattern
indication
panel.
—4—

Drop
Feed
Regulator
.
SEW
DARN
The height
of
feed
dog
is
regulated
by
the
drop
feed regulator.
For
normal
sewing,
set
the
regulator
at
SEW
position
marked “A
“.
For darning,
embroidering
and sewing
on
buttons,
set
the
regulator
at
DARN
position
marked
“,,
“,
so
that
there
is
no
feeding.
Darner
The
pressure of
presser
foot
is
regulated
by
the
patch-O-matic
darner.
To
increase
pres
sure,
press
the
inner
bar
(B).
To
release
pressure,
press
the
outside
ring
(A)
and
the
inner bar
will
jump
up.
Change
in
pressure
of
presser
foot may
be
needed,depending
on
the
weight of
the
fabric.
When sewing
lighter
or
medium material,
press
the
inner bar
about
half-way down.
When
sewing
thick
or
heavy
material,
press down
the
inner
bar
completely.
When
darning,
mending
and
embroidering,
release
pressure
by
pressing
down
the
outside
ring.
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A
B.
To
increase pressure

PRESSER
FOOT
According
to
your
sewing
needs,
it may
be necessary
to
change presser
foot for
special
use.
To change
the presser
foot:
1.
Raise
needle
to
its highest
position
by
turning
hand wheel
toward you.
2.
Lift presser
bar
lifter
to
raise
presser
foot.
3.
Loosen
the
presser
foot
thumb
screw.
4.
Replace
the
presser
foot
with
its
grooved
side against
the
flat of the
presser bar.
5.
Tighten
thumb
screw.
1.
Raise
needle
to
its highest
position.
2.
Loosen needle
clamp
screw.
3.
Replace
with
a
new
needle
and
insert
it
into
needle
clamp
hole
as
far
as it
will
go. Make
sure
the flat
side
of
needle
faces
toward
back
and
the
long
groove
of
needle
toward
you.
4.
Tighten
needle
clamp
screw.
To Check
the
Needle
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—6—
The
sewing
needle
must
be
always
straight
and sharp
to
get
smooth
sewing.
To check
the
needle,
put
the flat
side
of
needle
down
on
needle plate.
Replace
the needle
when
it
becomes even
slightly
dull or
bent.
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NEEDLE
To
Change
the
Needle

SEW-LIGHT
Sew-Light
Switch
To Change
the
Bulb
The
sew-light
switch
is
placed
on
the
back
side
of
face
plate.
Push
or
turn
the
sew-light
switch
(depending
on
which
type
of
switch
your
machine
has)
to
make
the
lamp
on
and
off.
1.
Open
the
face
plate.
2.
Remove
bulb
by
turning
counter
clockwise.
3.
Replace
with
a new
bulb
by
turning
clockwise
into socket until
it
is
tightly fixed.
4.
Close
the
face
plate.
Important!
Make
sure
to
remove
power
supply
plug
off
wall
outlet
when
you
replace
the
bulb.
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