User manual TOYOTA SPB26

[. . . ] SP20 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Needle threader lever Guide 20 5 Fully turn the needle threader lever backward and pull the thread through the needle threader slot. Needle threader slot 6 Loosen the tension on the thread, and slowly return the needle threader lever forward as much as possible. After checking that the thread has passed through the eye of the needle, release the needle threader lever while releasing the end of the thread. (The needle threader lever automatically returns to its storage position. ) If the needle is not threaded, return to step 3, and try threading the needle again. 7 Pull the loop in the thread that formed at the back of the needle, and then pull about 15 cm of thread to the back of the sewing machine. 15cm 21 Sewing preparations · Pulling up the lower thread 1 Hold the end of the thread, turn the handwheel towards yourself for one full turn, and then 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 22 Sewing preparations · Application of each stitch pattern Stitch length dial The stitch is selected according to the combination of settings selected on the pattern selection dial and the Stitch length dial. Stitch length for the stitch number 1 through 15 on the pattern selection dial can be adjusted from 0 to 4 mm by stitch length dial. Stitch settings A through S on the pattern selection dial have a fixed stitch length of 3 mm. Caution Pattern selection dial Do not turn the pattern selection dial or stitch length dial while operating the machine. Doing so could cause injuries. · Stitches L through S can be sewn only with model XXX34. · The model name is indicated beside "MODEL" in the model label on the back of the sewing machine. (MODEL SP **) Application MODEL model 34 model 26 Attention Stitch list Pattern selection dial No. Stitch length dial (recommend setting) Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 1 0-4 (0. 4~1) 2 3 Buttonhole 4 0-4 (1~4) 0-4 (1~4) 0-4 (2~4) Straight stitch (left side) Straight stitch (center) Zipper insertion Blind hem stitch Decorative stitch Stretch fabric blind hem stitch Mending stitch Thin fabric overcasting Decorative stitch Overcasting Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Zigzag stitch (medium) Zigzag stitch (large) Overcasting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0-4 (1~2) 0-4 (1~4) 0-4 (1~2) 0-4 (1~2) 0-4 (1~2) 0-4 (1~2) 0-4 (1~2) 0-4 (0. 5~2) 0-4 (1~4) 23 Pattern selection dial No. Stitch length dial Stitch Application MODEL model 34 model 26 A B C D E F G H I J K A-K A-K A-K A-K A-K A-K A-K A-K A-K A-K A-K Reinforced straight stitch (left side) Reinforced straight stitch (center) Decorative stitch Double overlock Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Overlock Decorative stitch Overlock Decorative stitch Reinforced zigzag stitch (medium) Reinforced zigzag stitch (large) Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Fagoting Appliqué Appliqué Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Decorative stitch - L M N O P Q R S 24 L-S L-S L-S L-S L-S L-S L-S L-S Sewing preparations · Changing the presser foot Caution Before changing the presser foot, remove the power plug from the outlet. 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 25 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 attach the presser foot. Presser foot lever 26 Sewing preparations · Changing the needle Caution Before changing the needle, remove the power plug from the outlet. Not doing so could cause an injury. 1 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the point 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 blunt / worn away The point of the needle is bent 27 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. 75/11 Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric Needle No. [. . . ] 11 through 16 Install the needle correctly Use a straight needle Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide correctly SP20 SERIES / SERIE MODEL / MODELE SP Page 25 25 26 16 32 15, 16 26 25 15 32 15 16 32 16 42 Missed stitches The needle and thread are not appropriate for the fabric The upper thread is not correctly threaded The tension of the upper thread is too tight The fabric wrinkles / puckers The upper and lower thread are not correctly threaded 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 The tension of the upper thread is too loose The upper thread is not correctly threaded (not threaded through the thread guide) The stitch length dial is not set to setting "A ­ K" or "L ­ S" The stitch length dial and the pattern selection dial are set to different settings The needle position is too low Too much lower thread showing on right side of the fabric Too much upper thread showing on wrong side of the fabric Stretch stitches cannot be sewn 42 18 26 25 25 18 The needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader Needle no. 9 is being used The needle is incorrectly installed The needle is bent The thread has not been correctly passed through the needle bar thread guide 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. 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. 49 Maintenance / Others · Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V) In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means are provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. [. . . ]