User manual TOYOTA SP10

[. . . ] SP10 Series HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL · Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the instructions. · Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference. · If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give them this instruction manual. Contents Before use · · · · · · · · Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How to change the power plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Doing so could cause an injury. Attention Use a TOYOTA-exclusive bobbin. 3 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 Pull up the spool pin. Position the felt, the thread spool and the spool cap on to the spool pin. Note: A felt was originally put on to the spool pin. Spool cap Felt 3 Pull the thread from the thread spool. Support the thread on the sewing machine with one hand, using the other hand pass the thread around the thread guide as shown in the diagram. 14 4 5 Pass the thread end through the hole of the bobbin as shown. Hole Place the bobbin on to the thread winding spindle so the groove will meet the shaft projection. Thread Groove Thread winding spindle Shaft projection 6 7 Hold the thread end and push the thread winding switch to the left and start winding. Pass the thread through the take-up lever. Take-up-lever 8 Pass the thread through the right side needle guide. It should be resistant and difficult to pull. Needle guide 9 Pass the thread through the needle eye from the front. Front 15cm 18 Sewing preparations · Pulling up the lower thread 1 Hold the end of the thread, turn the handwheel towards yourself for one full turn, and stop when the needle is at its highest position. Handwheel Note: Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the direction of the arrow). Note: If the thread is tight the lower thread will not come out, so hold the thread loosely. 2 Pull up the upper thread and the loop of the lower thread will come out. Pull out this lower thread. Upper thread Lower thread 3 Align the upper thread and lower thread, and thread through the groove of the presser foot. Pull back about 15 cm. 15cm 19 Sewing preparations · Application of each stitch pattern Caution Don't turn the pattern selection dial while operating the sewing machine. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle in the highest position. Pattern selection dial Buttonhole Blind hem stitch Zigzag Applique Overcasting Scallop stitch Straight stitch Sewing-seams Zipper insertion Castle stitch Thin fabric straight stitch Decorative stitch Fagotting Mending stitch Thin fabric overcasting Decorative stitch Serpentine 20 Sewing preparations · Changing the presser foot Caution Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing the presser foot. Not doing so could cause an injury. Removal 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Note: Never turn in the wrong direction. Handwheel Presser foot lever 3 Press the presser foot holder lever in the direction of the arrow to release the presser foot. Presser foot holder lever Presser foot 21 Installation 1 Position the presser foot pin directly below the groove in the presser foot holder. Presser foot holder Groove Presser foot pin 2 Lower the presser foot lever to secure the presser foot. Presser foot lever 22 Sewing preparations · Changing the needle Caution Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing the needle. Not doing so could cause an injury. 1 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the end of the needle higher than the needle plate. Hold the needle in one hand, loosen the needle clamp screw with the screw driver for the needle plate, and remove the needle. Loosen the needle clamp screw to remove the needle. Screw driver for the needle plate Needle clamp screw 3 Face the flat surface of the needle to the rear and insert until it makes contact with the pin. Firmly tighten the needle clamp screw with the screw driver for the needle plate. Flat surface Pin Correct needle selection Good needle If a faulty needle is used, not only could it impair the sewing performance, but it could also damage the needle plate or hook, or break the needle. Faulty needle The entire needle is bent The point of the needle is crushed / worn away The point of the needle is bent 23 Sewing preparations · 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. Follow the directions in the table below. Sewing thin fabric Sewing normal fabric Sewing thick fabric No. [. . . ] Note: Use a light bulb with a maximum power of 15 W. 4 Always reinstall the face cover after replacing the light bulb. 41 Maintenance · Troubleshooting Trouble Does not rotate Does not work Loud noise Slow rotation Cause What is the problem?Check the following possibilities before contacting the service center for repair. Countermeasure Connect the power plug correctly Clean the hook Remove thread waste or dust Install the needle correctly Firmly tighten the screw Use a needle appropriate to the fabric Adjust the thread tension Do not pull the fabric strongly Put the bobbin case in the correct position Thread the upper and lower thread Remove thread waste from the feed dog and hook Adjust the thread tension Use a good needle Page 10 37 37 21 21 22 28 23 38 14, 15 37 28 21 14 37 18 The power plug is not inserted Thread is tangled in the hook, or there is a broken needle in the hook There is thread waste or dust in the hook or feed dog The needle is incorrectly installed The needle clamp screw is loose The needle is too fine for the cloth The tension of the upper thread is too tight The fabric is being pulled too strongly The bobbin case is not in the correct position The upper and lower thread are not correctly threaded The thread is tangled in the bobbin case or hook The tension of the upper thread is too tight The needle is bent The point of the needle is burred Broken needle Broken upper thread Broken lower thread Fabric not fed through The lower thread is incorrectly threaded There is thread waste in the feed dog The pattern selection dial is set to "2" or "4" Thread the lower thread Remove thread waste from the feed dog and hook Set a correct pattern 42 Trouble Cause The needle is incorrectly installed Countermeasure Install the needle correctly Use a straight needle Sew with a needle and thread appropriate to the fabric Thread the upper thread correctly Adjust the thread tension Thread the upper and lower thread again Use a needle appropriate to the fabric Use a good needle Thread the lower thread again Adjust the thread tension Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case correctly Thread the upper thread correctly Adjust the thread tension Page 21 21 22 15 28 14, 15 22 21 14 28 14 15 28 Missed stitches The needle is bent The needle and thread are not appropriate for the fabric The upper thread is not correctly thread The tension of the upper thread is too tight The fabric wrinkles / puckers The upper and lower thread are not correctly thread The needle is too thick for the cloth The needle is burred The lower thread is incorrectly threaded The tension of the upper thread is too tight The bobbin is not correctly inserted in the bobbin case The upper thread is not correctly threaded Too much lower thread showing on right side of the fabric Too much upper thread showing on wrong side of the fabric The tension of the upper thread is too loose The upper thread is not correctly threaded (not threaded through the thread guide) Thread the upper thread correctly 15 If the above treatments do not solve the problem, contact the service center as described in your warranty. When calling for service, please note the MODEL and SERIES that are inscribed on the back of your sewing machine. SP10 SERIES / SERIE MODEL / MODELE Manufacturer/ : ZHEJIANG AISIN ELITE Fabricant MACHINERY & ELECTRIC CO. , LTD. P. R. C. 220-240V Total 85W 50Hz max 15W Importer/ : Importateur EUROPE S. / FABRIQUE A P. R. C. 43 Maintenance / Others · Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V) In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. [. . . ]