INSTRUCTION BOOK

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts.

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 sewing machine is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owners manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owners manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing
machine and foot controller free from 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 off (0) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (0) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owners manual.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from
the electric outlet immediately after using and befor cleaning.
2. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts.
3. Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
4. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop
into water or other liquid.

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 properly, 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 opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot controller free from 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 off (0) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around sewing machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.
It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch the sewing machine off (0) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.
15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts .................................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Extension Table ................................................................................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 3
Accessories Storage Box ................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ................................................................................... 4
Foot Control ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Presser Foot Lifter ............................................................................................................................. 5
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot .......................................................................................... 5
Changing Needle ............................................................................................................................... 6
To check the needle .......................................................................................................................... 6
Thread and Needle Chart .................................................................................................................. 6
Setting Spool Pins ............................................................................................................................. 7
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ............................................................................................ 7
Winding the Bobbin ............................................................................................................................ 8
Threading Bobbin Case ..................................................................................................................... 8
Threading the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 9
Needle Threader ................................................................................................................................ 10
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ............................................................................................................... 10
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .................................................................................................... 11
Pattern Selector Dial .......................................................................................................................... 12
Stitch Length Control ......................................................................................................................... 12
Stitch Width Control ........................................................................................................................... 12
Reverse Stitch Button ........................................................................................................................ 13
Dropping the Feed Dog ..................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ........................................................................................................................ 14
To Change Sewing Direction ............................................................................................................. 14
Seam Guides Line ............................................................................................................................. 15
Variable Needle Position ................................................................................................................... 15
Zigzag Stitching ................................................................................................................................. 16
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Tricot Stitch ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Knit Stitch ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Straight Stretch Stitch ........................................................................................................................ 18
Sewing on Buttons ............................................................................................................................. 19
Buttonhole .......................................................................................................................................... 20
To adjust buttonhole stitch density .................................................................................................... 20
Zipper Application .............................................................................................................................. 21
Blind Stitch Hemming ........................................................................................................................ 22
Rolled Hem ........................................................................................................................................ 23
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Sell Tuck ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Stretch Stitch Patterns ....................................................................................................................... 24
Smocking ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Box Stitching ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Applique ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Fagoting ............................................................................................................................................. 26
SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit ................................................................................... 27
Cleaning the Feed Dog ...................................................................................................................... 27
Oiling the Machine ............................................................................................................................. 28
Oil behind the face plate .................................................................................................................... 28
Oiling the shuttle hook area ............................................................................................................... 28
Sewing Light ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 29

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 SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS

Name of Parts
8 7 6
9 5 1 Reverse stitch button
2 Pattern selector dial
10
3 Stitch width control
4
11 4 Stitch length control
5 Bobbin winder stopper
3 6 Bobbin winder spindle
12
7 Spool pins
8 Bobbin winder thread guide
2
9 Thread guide
13 10 Thread take-up lever
1 11 Thread tension dial
14
12 Face plate
13 Thread cutter
14 Needle threader (on specific models only)
15 15 Needle plate
16 Presser foot holder
17 Needle clamp
20
18 Needle
16 19 Presser foot
20 Extension table
21 Carrying handle
17 22 Handwheel
23 Power switch
18
24 Machine socket
19
25 Free arm
21 26 Presser foot lifter

22

26

25

23
24

Note : The design and specifications are subject to change without

prior notice.

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 SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing surface and can
be easily removed for free arm sewing.
Detaching the table:
Pull the table away from the machine.
Attaching the table:
Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.

Advantages and uses of free arm sewing:

* Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when
bartacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and waistlines.
* For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any
circular garment area
* For darning socks or mending knees, elbows or areas
of wear in children's clothes

Standard Accessories
1 2 3
1 Zipper foot
2 Sliding buttonhole foot
3 Hemmer foot
4 Bobbins
5 Set of needles
4 5 6
6 Seam ripper
7 screwdriver
8 Oil
9 Hem guide

7 9
8

Accessories Storage Box

1 Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the extension
table.

1 Accessories storage box

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 Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
3 Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and
2
frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.
3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet .
4. Turn on the power switch to turn on the power and sewing
1 light.

1 Power supply plug 2 Power switch

3 Outlet 4 Machine socket
5 Machine plug 6 Foot control

5 Operating Instruction:
4 6
The symbol 0 on a switch indicates the off position of a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug
(one blade wider than the other):
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in
a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
Foot Controller Model YC-482J or TJC-150 is used with Sewing
Machine Model 419S.

Foot control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine runs.

Caution : Do not place anything on the foot contorol, otherwise

the machine will start advertently.

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 Presser Foot Lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4") higher than the normal up
position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you to
place heavy fabric under the foot.

2 1 Normal up position
2 Highest position
1

To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot

To remove
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest
position.
Raise the presser foot.

Press the lever on the back of the foot holder.

The presser foot will drop off.

To attach
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under the
groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.

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 Changing Needle

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and

lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side away
from you.
When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up as far as
it will go and tighten the clamp screw firmly with the screwdriver.

* Check your needles frequently for barbed or blunted points.

Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics are
permanent and are almost always caused by a damaged
needle.

To check the needle

Place the flat side of the needle on something flat (needle

plate, glass etc.). The clearance between the needle and flat
surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.

Fabrics Thread Needle Size Thread and Needle Chart

Light Crepe de Chine, Voile, Fine Silk 9
Lawn, Organdy, Fine Cotton or * In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing
weight
Georgette, Fine Synthetic 11 thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are used for
Tricot Fine Cotton sewing heavy fabrics. Always test thread and needle size
Covered on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
Polyester
* Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
Medium Linens, Cotton, Pique, 50 silk 11
weight Serge, Double Knits, 50 to 80 Cotton or * When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics,use
Percale 50 to 60 14 a BLUE TIPPED needle.
Synthetic The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
Cotton Covered
Polyester * When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper
Heavy Denim, Tweed, 50 silk 14 to prevent seam puckering.
weight Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery and 40 to 50 Cotton
Upholstery Fabric 40 to 50 16
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester

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 Setting Spool Pins
The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order
to feed thread to the machine.
To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage.

1 Upper thread
2 Hole
3 Tangle
2
1
Note : When using thread which has tendency to tangle
1
around spool pin, thread through the hole of spool
3 pin as shown.
The hole should face the thread spool.

Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case

Open the hook cover.

1 Hook cover

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you.

Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.

2 Latch

3 When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess
of the hook race.

3 Horn

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 Winding the Bobbin
2

1 Draw the thread from spool.

Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.

2 Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from

1 the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

3 Push it to the right.

4 With the free end of the thread held in your hand,

depress the foot control.
4
Stop the machine when the bobbin has made a few
turns, and cut the thread close to the hole on the
bobbin.
3 5 Depress the foot control again.
When the bobbin is fully wound, stop the machine.
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position
5 by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread.

Note : Return the bobbin winder spindle when the machine

stops.

Threading Bobbin Case

1
1 Place the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow.

2
2 Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot.

3 Draw the thread under the tension spring and into the
3
delivery eye.

* Leave about 10 cm (4") of free thread.

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 Threading the Machine
3 1 Raise the takeup lever to its highest position by turning the
handwheel toward you.
Raise the presser foot.
Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with thread coming
from back of the spool.

4 2
5

1 Draw the thread into thread guide using both hands.

2 While holding the thread near spool, draw thread down

into the tension area and then around the check spring
holder.

1
2

3 Firmly draw the thread up and through the takeup

lever from right to left.

4 Then draw the thread down and slip it into the lower
thread guide.

5 Draw the thread down and slip it into needle bar thread
4
guide on the left.

6 Thread the needle eye from front to back.

5
* Refer to page 10 for the built-in needle threader.
6

Note : You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp
scissors for easier needle threading.

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 Needle Threader
1 1 Raise the needle to its highest position.
Press down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.

2 Pull the thread down around the thread guide then pass
2 it from the right and under the hook.

3 Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end

with your hand.
A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye.

4 Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the
thread end from the needle eye.
3 4
Note: The needle threader can be used with a #11 to
#16 needle or Janome Blue Tipped needle.
Thread size 50 to 100 would work well.

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

1
1 Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread
lightly with your left hand.

2 2 Turn the hand wheel one complete turn toward you

and raise the needle to its highest position.
Pull the needle thread to pick up a loop of the bobbin
thread.

3 Pull 15 cm (6") of both threads back and under the

3
presser foot.

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 Balancing Needle Thread Tension
1
1 Correct tension
4 5
The thread tension is adjusted depending on the
3 sewing materials, layers of fabric and other sewing
1 6 conditions.

* The ideal straight stitch has threads looked between two

layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnifies to show detail).
2 * For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not
show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle
thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottomside) of
the fabric.

1 Needle thread (Top thread)

2 Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
3 Right side (Top side) of fabric
4 Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
5 Thread tension dial
6 Setting mark

2
2 Needle thread tension is too tight
The bobbin thread (bottom thread) will appear on the
right side (top side) of the fabric.......Loosen the needle
thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number.

3
3 Needle thread tension is too loose
The needle thread (top thread) will appear on the wrong
side (bottom side) of the fabric.......Tighten the needle
thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number.

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 Pattern Selector Dial
A A C D E F G H Raise the needle and presser foot. Turn the pateern
4 selector dial to set the setting mark at the symbol
3 1
2
corresponding to the desired pattern.
A A C D E F G H
1 Setting mark

1
A
1 C
4
2 D

3 E

G
H

1 Stitch Length Control

Slide the stitch width control to set the setting mark at the
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
desired stitch length.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch
1 Setting mark

" " is the recommended setting for buttonhole stitching.

Adjust the stitch length control in the 0.54 range when
you sew the zigzag stitch.
Set the stitch length control at "S.S." to sew the stretch
stitch pattern sewing.
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
If the stretch stitch pattern is uneven, slide the stitch length
control in the direction of "" to compress it, or "+" to expand
it.
S.S.

Stitch Width Control

Slide the stitch width control to set the setting mark at
0 1 2 3 4 5
the desired stitch width.
The higher the number, the wider the stitch width
1 1 Setting mark

When the stitch width is narrow, the right side of the pattern
is cut off.
(Example:Pattern E)
Width [5] Width [3]

Note : Raise the needle above the fabric, when you turn
the stitch width dial.
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 Reverse Stitch Button
As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the
machine sews backwards.

Dropping the Feed Dog

1

1 Remove the extension table.

Raise the presser foot.

3 2 To drop the feed dog, push the lever to the right .

1

1 Drop feed lever

2 3

3 To raise the feed dog, push the lever to the left.

* The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.

* The feed dog will return to the up position when the
1 1 machine starts running.

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SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
2
3 Straight Stitch Sewing
A A

1 Pattern selector: A
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4 3 Thread tension: 26
A
4
1 C 4 4 Stitch length: 1.54
2 D

3 E
5 Stitch width: (0) or (5)

F
0 1 2 3 4 5
G 5
H

1 1 Raise the presser foot and position the fabric with its
edge lining up with a seam guide line on the needle
plate.
Lower the needle into the fabric.
Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward
the back. Depress the foot control.
Gently guide the fabric along the guide line letting the
fabric feed by itself.

2 2 For fastening the end of seams, press the reverse stitch

button and sew several reverse stitches.
Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing
the threads to the back.

3 3 Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter.

The threads are cut the proper length for starting the
next seam.

To Change Sewing Direction

Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward you to bring
the needle down into the fabric.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction
as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.

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 Seam Guide Line
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
between the center needle position and the line.
The numbers in front are millimeters.
The numbers in back are fractions of an inch.

Variable Needle Position

0 1 2 3 4 5 When the straight stitch (pattern A) is selected, you can move the
needle drop position between center and left by sliding the stitch
width control.

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 Zigzag Stitching
1 C 2
3

1 Pattern selector: C
A 2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
1 C
2
4
D 3 Thread tension: 25
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
3 E 4 Stitch length: 0.54
4
F 5 Stitch width: 5
G
H
0 1 2 3 4 5

Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing

on buttons etc.

SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING

Overcasting
1 C 2

3
1 Pattern selector: C
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
A
1 C
4
3 Thread tension: 14
2 D
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4 4 Stitch length: 12
3 E
4 5 Stitch width: 5
F

G
H
0 1 2 3 4 5

The zigzag stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent

fabric from fraying at raw edges.

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 Tricot Stitch
1 D 2
3
1 Pattern selector: D
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
A
3 Thread tension: 14
1 C
4
D 4 Stitch length: 0.51.5
2 S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
3 E 4 5 Stitch width: 5
F

G
H 0 1 2 3 4 5

This stitch is used to finish the raw edge on synthetics and

other fabrics that tend to pucker.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.

Note : Be careful not to cut the stitches.

It is also handy for darning and mending tears.

Knit Stitch
1 F 2
3
1 Pattern selector: F
A
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
1 C
2
4
D 3 Thread tension: 14
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
3 E 4 Stitch length: S.S.
4 Stitch width: 5
F 5
G
H
0 1 2 3 4 5

This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and stretch velour
because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and
strength.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.

Note : Be careful not to cut the stitches.

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 2 Straight Stretch Stitch
1
3
A A
1 Pattern selector: A
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
3 Thread tension: 26
A S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
1 C
4
4 Stitch length: S.S.
2 D 4
5 Stitch width: (0) or (5)
3 E

G 0 1 2 3 4 5
H
5

The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch
backward forming a seam that does not rip easily.

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 Sewing on Buttons
2
1
3 1 Pattern selector: C
C 2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
3 Thread tension: 13
4 Stitch length: Any
5 Stitch width: Adjust as necessary
A S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
1 C
4
D
6 Feed dog: Dropped
2
4
3 E

G 0 1 2 3 4 5
H 5

1 Push the drop lever to the left to lower the feed dog.
1 2 Set the pattern selector dial at "C" and stitch width control
at 0.
Place the button under the foot. Unthread the needle and
turn the handwheel slowly to lower the needle into the left
hole on the button.
Align the right hole on the button with the slot of the foot
and lower the foot to hold the button in place.

3 4 5 2 Raise the needle and adjust the stitch width so that the
needle enters into the right hole on the button.

3 Rethread the needle and sew 10 stitches. A pin can

be placed on top of the foot to form a shank.

4 Raise the needle and set the stitch width control to 0

then sew a few stitches to lock the seam.

5 Raise the foot and trim the excess thread.

Note: When button sewing is finished, raise the feed dog.

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 Buttonhole
1 4 2
3 1 4 4
2 1 Pattern selector: 1
2
3
2
3
2 Presser foot: Buttonhole foot
A
1 C
4
3 Thread tension: 15
2 D

3 E
4 Stitch length: (0.51)
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4 5 Stitch width: 5
F
4
G
H

0 1 2 3 4 5

To adjust buttonhole stitch density.

Set the stitch length slider between 0.5 and 1.0 to adjust
the buttonhole stitch density.

S.S. 0 1 2 3 4

1 Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric.

Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking
1 2
running toward you.

2 Move the slider (A) toward you so that the top mark (C) on
(A)
the slider meets the start mark (B). Line up the markings
on the foot with the top mark on the fabric.
(C) Lower the presser foot.
Note: The scale on the slider is engaved in centimeters.
(B)
3 Set the pattern selector dial at " 1 ".
Sew forward until you reach the front marking of your
buttonhole.
3 Stop sewing at a left stitch.

4
4 Set the pattern selector dial at " 2 ".
Sew 5 stitches. Stop sewing at a right stitch.

4
5 Set the pattern selector dial at " 3 ".
Sew until you reach the back marking of the buttonhole.
Stop sewing at a right stitch.

6 Set the pattern selector dial at " 42 ".

Sew a few bartacks and raise the needle from the fabric.
5
Set the stitch length control to " 0 " and the pattern
selector dial at straight sewing.
7 Sew a few locking stitches.

7 Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing
6 thread. Insert a pin inside the bartack.
Then cut the opening with a seam ripper.
Take care not to cut the stitches.

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 Zipper Application
1 2
3 1 Pattern selector: A
A
2 Presser foot: Zipper foot
3 Thread tension: 36
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4 4 Stitch length: 1.5 4
A
1 C 4 5 Stitch width: 5
4
2 D

3 E

F 0 1 2 3 4 5

G 5
H

Pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it under the foot.
Smooth the threads toward the back and lower the foot.
To sew the left side of the zipper, guide the zipper teeth along
the edge of the foot and stitch through the garment and zipper
tape.
Turn the fabric and sew the other side of the zipper in the
same way as you did the left side.

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 Blind Stitch Hemming
E 2
1 3 1 Pattern selector: E
2 Presser foot: Blind hem foot
3 Thread tension: 24
A
1 C S.S. 0 1 2 3 4 4 Stitch length: 13
4
2 D
4 5 Stitch width: 5
3 E
6 Hem guide
F

G 0 1 2 3 4 5
H
5

1 Fold up the hem and fold it back to from a 0.4 to 0.7cm

1
(1/4") allowance as illustrated.
[A] [B]
2 1 Right side of the fabric
2 2 0.4 to 0.7 cm (1/4")
1 [A] Heavy weight fabrics (The raw edge should be
1
overcast.)
[B] Fine or medium weight fabrics

2 2 Lower the presser foot, then loosen the foot holder

screw to place the hem guide between the screw and
the shank of foot holder.
Tighten the screw making sure the wall of hem guide
is placed between the toes of the presser foot.

3 Screw
4 Hem guide
3

3 3 Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the
foot so that the folded edge rests against the wall of
the hem guide.
Lower the foot, then stitch slowly for better control so
that the needle just pierces the folded edge when it
swings to the extreme left side.
Sew guiding the folded edge along the wall of the hem
guide.

4 4 Open the fold flat.

5 Right side of the fabric

5
* If the needle drops far left, the stitches will show on the
right side of the fabric.

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 Rolled Hem
1 A 2

3 1 Pattern selector: A
2 Presser foot: Hemmer foot
1
A
C 3 Thread tension: 26
2
4
D S.S. 0 1 2 3 4 4 Stitch length: 1.54
3 E 4 5 Stitch width: 5
F

G
H 0 1 2 3 4 5

1 1 Make a double 0.25 cm (1/8") fold approximately

8 cm (3") in length.
1 0.25 cm (1/8")
1 2
2 8 cm (3")

2 Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where

2
sewing is to begin, then lower the hemmer foot.
Sew 3 or 4 stitches while pulling the needle and bobbin
threads.

3 3 Lower the needle into the fabric and lift the hemmer
foot. Insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl
of the hemmer foot.

4 4 Lower the hemmer foot, then sew by lifting up the edge

of the fabric to keep it feeding into the curl smoothly
and evenly.

5 3 5 Trim about 0.7 cm (1/4") from corners as illustrated,

to reduce bulk.
3 0.7cm (1/4")
3

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 SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING
2 Sell Tuck
1 F
3
1 Pattern selector: F
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
A 3 Thread tension: 68
1 C S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
2
4
D 4 Stitch length: 23
4
3 E 5 Stitch width: 5
F

G 0 1 2 3 4 5
H
5

Fold the fablic in bias.

Place the folded edge along the slot of foot.
The needle should fall off the edge of the fabric on the
right forming tucks.

A A C D E F G H Stretch Stitch Patterns

1
1 Pattern selector: AH
A 2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
1 C
2
4
D
2 3 Thread tension: 14
3
3 E 4 Stitch length: S.S.
F 5 Stitch width: 5
G
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
H
4

0 1 2 3 4 5

If forward and reverse feeds become unbalanced due to

the type of fabric, adjust the balance by slide the stitch
length control as follows:
If patterns are compressed, slide the stitch length control
toward " + ".
If patterns are drawn, slide the stitch length control toward
" ".
(See page 12 )

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1 2 Smocking
D

3 1 Pattern selector: D
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
A 3 Thread tension: 14
1 C
2
4
D S.S. 0 1 2 3 4 4 Stitch length: S.S.
3 E 4 5 Stitch width: 5
F

G
H 0 1 2 3 4 5

With the stitch length at "4", sew straight stitching lines 1 cm

1 (3/8") apart, across the area to be smocked.

Note : Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering

Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and
distribute the gathers evenly.
Secure the threads at the other end.
Sew the decorative stitch pattern between the gathering
stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.

1 1 cm (3/8")

1 2 Box Stitching
G
3
1 Pattern selector: G
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
A Thread tension: 14
1 C 3
4
D S.S. 0 1 2 3 4
2
4 Stitch length: 0.52
3 E 4
5 Stitch width: 5
F

G
H 0 1 2 3 4 5

Use this stitch to join heavy weight fabrics.

Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join
them.

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 Applique
1 C 2
3
1 Pattern selector: C
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
3 Thread tension: 14
A
1 C
4
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4 4 Stitch length: 0.51
2 D
4 5 Stitch width: 5
3 E

G 0 1 2 3 4 5
H
5

Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces

on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure
the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique.
When sewing corners, lower the needle down into the
fabric. Raise the presser foot and pivot fabric to the right
or left.

1 H 2 Fagoting

3 1 Pattern selector: H
2 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
A
1 C 3 Thread tension: 25
4
2 D
S.S. 0 1 2 3 4 Stitch length: 1
4
3 E
4 5 Stitch width: 5
F

G
H
0 1 2 3 4 5

Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (1/2") and press.

Pin the two edges to a piece of paper 0.3 cm (1/8") apart.
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the
folded edge on each side.
Remove the backing when finished.

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 SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling
Hook Race Unit
Note : Turn off the power switch and/or unplug the machine.
2
To dismantle hook race unit:
Raise the needle to its highest position and open the hook cover.
Open the hinged latch of bobbin case and take it out of the
1 machine.
Open the hook race ring holders and remove the hook race ring.
Remove the hook.

* Clean the hook race with a brush and a soft dry cloth.

5 1 Bobbin case
4 2 Hook race ring holder
3 Hook race ring
3
4 Hook
5 Hook race

To assemble hook race unit:

Hold the hook by the center pin and fit it carefully back into the
hook race, forming a perfect circle with the shuttle driver.
7 Attach the hook race ring making sure the bottom pin fits into the
6 notch.
Lock the hook race ring by turning the holders back into position.
Insert the bobbin case.
6 Pin
7 Notch

Cleaning the Feed Dog

Note : Turn off the power switch and/or unplug the machine
before cleaning the feed dog.

Remove the needle and the presser foot.

Remove the needle plate set screw and remove the needle
plate.

With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogging on the feed dog
teeth.
Reset the needle plate.

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 Oiling the Machine
Note:Turn off the power switch when oiling the machine.
Oil the points as shown at least once a year.
Use good quality sewing machine oil.
One or two drops of oil is sufficient.
Wipe off excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabric.
If machine has not been used for an extended time, oil it
before sewing.

1
Oiling behind the face plate
2 Remove the cap,screw and face plate.
Oil the points indicated in the illustration.
3
1 Cap
2 Screw
3 Face plate

Oiling the shuttle hook area

Open the hook cover.
Oil the point indicated in the illustration.
4 Hook cover

Sewing Light

The sewing light is located behind the face plate.

To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine
by removing the setscrew.
* Unplug the power supply before changing the bulb.
* Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this
manual.
(A) To remove ........ Turn to the left.
To replace ........ Turn to the right.
(B) To remove ........ Push and twist to the left.
To replace ........ Push and twist to the right.

(A) (B)

Warning : The bulb could be HOT. Protect your fingers when

handle it.

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Troubleshooting
Condition Cause Reference
The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page 9
breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 11
3. The needle is bent or blunt. See Page 6
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page 6
5. The fabric is not being drawn to the back when sewing is finished. See Page 14
6. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle. See Page 6

The bobbin thread 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin case. See Page 8
breaks. 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin case. Clean the bobbin case.
3. The bobbin is damaged and doesn't turn smoothly. Exchange bobbin.

The needle breaks. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page 6

2. The needle is bent or blunt. See Page 6
3. The needle clamp screw is loose. See Page 6
4. The tension of the needle thread is too tight. See Page 11
5. The fabric is not drawn to the back when sewing is finished. See Page 14
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. See Page 6
7. The pattern selector dial had been turned while the needle was See Page 12
in the material.

Skipped stitches 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page 6

2. The needle is bent or blunt. See Page 6
3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being See Page 6
sewn.
4. A BLUE TIPPED needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very See Page 6
fine fabrics and synthetics.
5. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page 9

Seam puckering 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 11
2. The machine is not threaded correctly. See Page 9
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. See Page 6
4. The stitches are too coarse for the fabric being sewn. Make the
* When sewing extremely light weight materials, place a sheet stitches denser.
of paper underneath the fabric.

Stitches form loops 1. The needle thread tension is too loose. See Page 11
below the work 2. The needle is either too heavy or too fine for the thread. See Page 6

The cloth is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. See Page 27
feeding smoothly. 2. The stitches are too fine. Make the
stitches coarser.
The machine does not 1. The machine is not plugged in. See Page 4
work. 2. Thread is caught in the hook race. See Page 27

The machine does not 1. Threads have been caught in hook mechanism. See page 27
run smoothly and is 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See Page 27
noisy.

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