User manual TOYOTA DE224

[. . . ] Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet. [. . . ] * Reverse sewing is often done for reinforcement at the ends of seam (back stitching). ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION After you finish sewing the above stitches, check if upper and lower threads tension is equal and strong enough to lock both thread in centre as in figure a . If upper tension is too tight (loose), upper (lower) thread lies straight along upper (lower) surface of fabric b ( c ). * Always check the balance of upper and lower tensions by test sewing using fabric, needle, thread and stitch pattern you plan to use. BOBBIN WINDING Set the needle in the highest position by turning the handwheel towards you. Draw thread from spool pin through thread guide and pretension device; following numbers 1 and 2 . When the bobbin is wound as shown b , stop the machine and push the bobbin to left as shown c for disengaging from wheel. Note: Watch the bobbin carefully to wind the correct volume of thread. INSERTING BOBBIN Place the bobbin in its case with the thread running in direction of arrow (clockwise). Pulling thread to left, bring it under tension spring then to delivery eye b . Set needle in the highest position by turning the handwheel towards you 2 . B Position a new foot by aligning holding groove of shank with pin of foot. CHANGING NEEDLE Set the needle in the highest position by turning the handwheel towards you. With the flat side away from you, insert a new needle into groove of needle bar. Push needle into clamp until it reaches stopper a and tighten needle clamp screw firmly. Using defective or worn needles not only causes stitch skipping, breakage of needles or snapping of thread; it also can damage shuttle and needle plate. Size 15x1 9 9 11 11-14 16 19 Point Style Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular REMARKS Loosen upper tension one or two points PATTERN SELECTION DIAL The desired stitch will be obtained by turning the stitch selector, it can be turned either to the right or to the left. Overcast stitch 1 2 Casing stitch 3 Straight stitch left position 4 Straight stitch center position 5 Zigzag 2. STITCH LENGTH DIAL Set dial at indicating point according to stitch size required. TURNING A SQUARE CORNER To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge, stop stitching with the needle tip piercing the fabric, when reaching the cornering guide as shown. [. . . ] 5, 6, or 7 according to the shape and size of cut-out and type of base material. To change direction at corners, or to sew very small circles, stop machine, positioning needle just away from edge of cut-out, lift presser foot and turn material. PROBABLE CAUSE Upper or lower thread tension too tight Stitch too long for material Thread too thick Incorrect threading of upper or lower thread Needle not correctly inserted Needle bent Needle clamp screw too loose Upper thread tension too tight Needle too fine for the material Dials have been changed while the needle was down in the material If trouble is still apparent in the machine, please consult your nearest dealer. LOWER TENSION ADJUSTMENT If your machine skips or loops stitches, it is not out of order. [. . . ]