[. . . ] SP100 Series HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE •• Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the instructions. €• If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give them this instruction manual. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Contents 1 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) •• •• •• •• •• •• Important safety instructions. 26 Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension. [. . . ] ÍFaulty needle The entire needle is bent 26 The point of the needle is crushed / worn away The point of the needle is bent Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension The quality of the sewing finish will improve if the needle and thread are changed to match the type of fabric. € Please purchase any needles not included as accessories, after checking they are specified as home-use sewing machine needles. € The bigger the needle number is , the thicker the needle is, the bigger the thread number is, the thinner the thread is. • Normally , sew with the upper thread tension dial set to “ XXX15D/SuperJ15). € (for XXX15C) / “ ” (for 27 + 1 + - 1 -1 3 +2 +1 3 Sewing Caution Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing. Straight stitching and reverse sewing zz Straight stitch 1 1 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 7 8 9 4. 0 mm (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 24. Zz End of sewing After sewing, turn handwheel towards yourself until the needle is in the highest position. 28 zz Thread cutter „„For model XXX15C Line up the two threads, and cut them with the thread cutter on the presser bar. Thread cutter „„For model SuperJ15 Line up the two threads, and cut them with the thread cutter on the face cover. 3 Thread cutter Sewing zz Reverse sewing Reverse sewing is performed at the beginning and the end of sewing to prevent the thread from unraveling. Reverse sewing is performed while pressing down the reverse sewing lever. € Stitch 1 cm from the edge of the fabric to prevent unraveling at the start of sewing. Note: Remove your finger from the reverse sewing lever to return to forward direction sewing. Reverse sewing lever 29 zz Sewing thick fabric When sewing over thick fabric, the presser foot may tilt and be unable to feed through the fabric. Place fabric or thick paper of the same thickness as the fabric you wish to sew under the presser foot. Fabric or thick paper Sewing fabric zz Sewing thin fabric When sewing thin fabric, sometimes fabric puckers or is not fed correctly. At that time, sewing is easier if tissue paper is placed under the fabric. Tissue paper 30 zz Sewing tube-shaped fabrics 1 1 Pull out the extension table (accessory box) in the direction of the arrow. 3 1 2 Sewing Sew tube-shaped fabrics such as trousers or sleeves, by pulling them over the machine free arm as shown in the diragram. 31 Zigzag sewing There are various zigzag applications , such as applique and overcasting. [. . . ] 8 1 Loosen the screw with a + screw driver of your own, and take off the face cover in the direction of the arrow. Screw Face cover 8 2 Turn the light bulb counterclockwise as the arrow in the diagram and remove. 46 Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V) In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means are provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. [. . . ]