getting started
After removing machine from box:
1. Make certain On/Off switch
(A)
2. Put 4 AA batteries into the battery compartment
3. Be sure the machine is properly threaded and fabric is positioned for sewing
before you turn on machine. Push switch
ln "ON" position switch is flush with machine. ln "OFF" position switch is extended out.
The machine wilI start sewing immediately when "ON" button is pushed.
Threading main unit using thread spindle:
Adult supervision and assistance required.
1. Remove protective cover by removing the screw and bolt
with a screwdriver (not included).
2. Raise thread spindle
(C)
by grasping the exposed top and
pulling upward until thread spindle
3. Place thread spool
(E)
on the thread spindle
4. Pull thread from the thread spool
and put it through the first thread guide
toward the front of the machine.
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5. Bring the thread across to the second thread guide (2).
Thread goes over the tension adjusting screw
between the two washers behind the tension adjusting screw (N).
This is what provides the lockstitch tension to the thread.
6. Pull thread from tension adjusting screw
in the direction toward front of machine.
7. Pull thread through thread guide
direction toward the front of the machine.
8. Pull thread down to thread guide
9. Pull thread downward through the thread guide (6). You can lower the needle
to reach the thread guide by turning the hand wheel
slightly counterclockwise
(in the direction toward you).
10. Insert thread through eye
(7)
of the needle
from the front toward the back of the machine
. lf necessary, raise the
(use threader if necessary)
needle
(R)
to reach the eye by turning the
hand wheel
(K)
slightly clockwise
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(in the direction away from you)
11. Raise the presser foot
(F)
by lifting up on the
lever at the rear of machine (G).
12. Pull about I0 inches of thread through the
needle
(R)
and lay it on the deck under the
presser foot
(F)
running in the direction
away from you.
13. Replace protective cover by securing
the screw and bolt with a screwdriver.
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is in OFF position before inserting batteries.
(B)
on underside of machine.
(A)
to turn on or off.
(C)
is fully extended.
(C)
as shown.
(E)
on the thread spindle
(C)
(1)
in the direction
(N)
and must be positioned
(N)
guide through thread guide
(4)
on the take-up lever
(D)
inserting in the
(5)
and insert thread from the top downward.
(K)
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(Refer to illustration on page 2 for location and configuration of components)
Bottom bobbin placement:
1. Remove cover by pressing the arrow and sliding it away from the machine.
2. Place the bobbin with thread of your choice in the bobbin holder (J), leaving about I0
inches of thread extended out from the bobbin holder (J).
3. Turn hand wheel
picking up the bobbin thread. Turn hand wheel
completely and then comes up again to its highest raised point. Stop when needle
(R)
starts to go down again.
4. Raise the presser foot
gently up and you will see it has caught the bobbin thread. Pull the two threads toward
the back of the machine (away from you), and lay them under the presser foot (F).
5. Snap the bobbin compartment
E
Note: lt is essentiaI that threading both top and bottom be done properly. Check carefully
and do one practice stitch before beginning to sew. Improper threading will damage the
lockstitch. The machine may have come pre-threaded from the factory. Look at this
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threading carefully before removing it to replace the thread or bobbin with different thread.
Then folIow the preceding instructions to rethread.
Threading the main unit using the side bobbin:
1. Pull bobbin spindle
2. Insert bobbin spindle
3. Insert bobbin spindle
(3)
Make sure bobbin spindle
(Follow steps 4-11 on page 3, threading main unit by pulling the thread from the
bobbin instead of from the spool).
Operating the machine without the foot pedal:
(R)
Note: Thread main unit with side bobbin simultaneously with thread spool for a
double stitch method. Side bobbin is to be used only if you're using this particuIar
method of stitching.
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Follow these simple steps:
1. Lift the needle
clockwise direction (away from you).
2. Raise the presser foot
3. Position fabric to be sewn under the presser foot
position. Make certain seam direction is toward you, aligned with the presser foot (F),
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with seam location directly under the needle (R).
4. Lower the presser foot
5. Rotate the hand wheel
lock and start seam. Stop.
6. Select speed by pressing speed button
extended out. Low speed, button is in, flush with machine.
Tip: Use low speed for intricate work, which requires a lot of stopping,
starting and turning fabric. Use high speed for long uninterrupted seams.
(K)
counterclockwise (toward you). Needle
(K)
(F)
and bring the spool thread around to the front. Pull it
(I)
cover down into place.
(U)
out from main unit.
(U)
through center hole of threaded bobbin.
(U)
(with bobbin attached) into bobbin holder (V).
(U)
with bobbin is tightly secured to main unit.
(R)
above the presser foot
(F)
by turning the hand wheel
(F)
by lifting up on the lever
(F)
(F)
by releasing the presser foot lever
(K)
in a clockwise direction (away from you) two full turns to
(L)
on face of machine. High speed, button is
(R)
will go down,
until needle
(R)
has descended
(K)
slightly in
(G)
on the rear of the machine.
with presser foot
(F)
in raised
(G)
downward.
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