IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT (in the United Kingdom) Main supply (AC 230/240V~, 50Hz) DO NOT cut off the main plug from equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power point in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Keep the carton and packing materials. You may have to take or send the machine to be repaired. If you do not pack it properly, or do not use the right packing material, the machine could be damaged. Please follow the diagram below to unpack the machine.
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE THE MACHINE. To use the machine safely 1. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you are sewing. Do not touch the balance wheel, thread take-up lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 1 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ... 3 CONTENTS ... 5 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...7 THE MAIN PARTS ... 8 ACCESSORIES ...9 Optional Accessories ... 9 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...10 Connecting Plugs ... 10 Main Power and Sewing Light Switch ... 11 Foot Controller ...
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—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ...43 Zipper Insertion ... 44 Gathering ... 45 Darning ... 45 Appliqués ... 46 Monogramming and Embroidering ... 47 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ... 49 Using the Walking Foot ... 49 Using the Quilting Foot ... 50 Using the 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— THE MAIN PARTS 1 Bobbin winder (Page 18) This winds the thread onto the bobbin,which you use for the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 18, 23) 3 Hole for vertical spool pin (Page 27) This holds a second spool of thread, if you want to sew with two needles.
ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat-bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name Zipper foot (1 pc.) Bobbin (3 pcs.) SA156 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) Twin Needle (1 pc.) Optional Accessories Part Name...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular mains household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances: •...
Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot Controller: Model N This foot controller can be used for Model XL-2121, XL-2125, XL-2230. Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing. ■ To Check the Needle Correctly: Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off before you change the needle. If you leave the main power on and step on the foot controller, the machine will start and you may be injured.
Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Flat-Bed Attachment The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat-bed attachment. 1 Slide the flat-bed attachment to the left to open it. 1 Flat-bed attachment 2 Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories inside a bag, and then store the bag inside the compartment.
THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial Note ● When you use the Pattern Selection Dial to choose a pattern, turn the balance wheel to the front (counterclockwise) to set the needle in the highest position. If the needle is in the down position when you turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged.
Reverse Sewing Lever You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the Reverse Sewing Lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the Reverse Sewing Lever.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Using of any other bobbin may cause damage to the machine. ●...
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While holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Press the foot controller to start. After the machine stops automatically when the bobbin is full, take your foot off the foot controller.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Lower Threading • For more details on one-touch lower threading, see page 21. CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ●...
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram).
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Slide the button and open the cover. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine.
Upper Threading 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the balance wheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. If you don’t, the thread could tangle and break the needle. IMPORTANT: Raise the presser foot using the presser Foot Lever.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Put the thread behind the guide above the needle. Thread the needle from front to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 Needle holder • If your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader to thread the needle.
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Pull down the needle threader lever as much as possible, and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine (away from you). Make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread. •...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper thread, slowly turn the balance wheel to the front (counterclockwise) once by hand to lower and then raise the needle. Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread.
Sewing with a Twin Needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. Sewing with twin needles works well with the straight stitch (center needle position) and the zigzag stitch (3.0 mm (1/16 inch)).
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Tension of the Thread The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING —————————————————————————————————————————— Please Read Before Sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. If you do, the needle may be damaged and you may be injured.
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■ Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine at the point where you want to change direction with the needle still in the fabric. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line up its new direction using the needle as a turning point for the fabric.
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING —————————————————————————————————————————— Zigzag Stitching Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch.)] Zigzag Stitch 1.5 (1/16) Zigzag Stitch 2.0 (1/16) Zigzag (Satin) 0.5 (1/32) Stitch ■ Zigzag Stitch Turn the pattern selection dial to zigzag stitch, and then start sewing. We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of the Zigzag Stitches.
BUILT-IN STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Blind Hem Stitching Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch.)] Blind Hem 2.0 (1/16) Stitch You can use the blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing.
■ Joining Fabric You can use the elastic stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If you are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric together and center them under the presser foot.
SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Making a Buttonhole Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] 0.5 (1/32) 5.0 (3/16) Memo ● We recommend that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before you try it on the actual garment. ●...
■ Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole To secure the stitching, turn the material 90 degrees counterclockwise and sew Straight Stitches to the end of the front bar tack of the buttonhole. Remove the material from the machine. We recommend that you put pins across both ends of the buttonhole as protection against cutting the stitches.
SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Sewing Buttons Stitch Stitch Pattern Width Name [mm (inch.)] Zigzag Stitch (1/8) Zigzag Stitch (3/16) Zigzag (Satin) (3/16) Stitch Measure the distance between the buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch for the width you want. Remove the power supply plug from the outlet.
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— Zipper Insertion Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern [mm (inch.)] Straight Stitch (Center Needle (3/32) Position) You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zips, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle.
Gathering Stitch Name Pattern Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) Straight Stitch (Left Needle Position) Set the Pattern Selection Dial to Straight Stitch. Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that the lower thread lies on the underside of the material.
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— Repeat this motion until the darn section is filled with parallel lines of stitching. Appliqués Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern [mm (inch.)] Zigzag Stitch 1.5 (1/16) Zigzag Stitch 2.0 (1/16) Zigzag (Satin) 0.5 (1/32) Stitch You can create an applique by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration.
CAUTION ● Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured. Monogramming and Embroidering Stitch Stitch Length Width Stitch Name Pattern (inch.)] (inch.)] Zigzag 1.5 (1/16) Stitch (1/8) Zigzag 2.0 (1/16)
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USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— Pull the lower thread up through the work at the starting position by turning the balance wheel and make a few holding stitches. Grip the hoop with your thumbs and forefingers while pressing the fabric with your middle and third fingers and supporting the outside of the hoop with your little fingers.
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— Lower the presser foot lever and then tighten the presser foot screw. 1 Presser-foot screw CAUTION ● Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you may be injured.
CAUTION ● Be careful not to touch the needle, otherwise you may be injured. ● Use a screwdriver to tighten the presser foot holder screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you may be injured. ●...
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USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— ■ Quickly stitch together a quilt. 1 Top of fabric. 2 Seam 3.2 millimetres (1/8 inch)
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— MAINTENANCE Changing the Light Bulb CAUTION ● Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before you change the light bulb. If the main power switch is on when you change the light bulb, you may get an electric shock. If the machine is on and you step on the foot controller, you may be injured.
Cleaning CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured. Switch the machine off and unplug it. Raise the needle and the presser foot. Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser-foot holder and the needle.
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APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Check that the edge of the race shelf is positioned as in step , and then put the shuttle in so that the projection on the shuttle lines up with the spring. 1 Projection 2 Spring Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.
Troubleshooting If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Symptom Possible cause The machine is not plugged in. The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch. The sewing The bobbin-winder shaft is pushed machine does...
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APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Possible cause You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for example, you have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of the guide above the needle.) There are knots or tangles in the thread.
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Symptom Possible cause You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. You have not fitted the spool prop- erly. You have not used the right The fabric is combination of fabric, thread and wrinkled. needle. The needle is bent or blunt.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Possible cause The darning plate is fitted on the needle plate. You have not used the right combi- The fabric does nation of fabric, thread and needle. not feed. The thread is tangled, for example, in the shuttle. The sewing light bulb does not The sewing light bulb is damaged.