[. . . ] 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
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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
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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
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Sewing
Caution
Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing. Straight stitching and reverse sewing
zz Straight stitch 1
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Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine)
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(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
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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
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zz Sewing tube-shaped fabrics
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Pull out the extension table (accessory box) in the direction of the arrow. 3
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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
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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. [. . . ]