User manual TOYOTA SUPERJ15WE

[. . . ] SP100 Series HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE •• 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. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Contents 1 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) •• •• •• •• •• •• Important safety instructions. 3 How to change the power plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Guide Hook 2Turn 20 zz Using the needle threader 1 While fully lowering the needle threader lever, hook the thread on the guide as shown in the diagram. Needle threader lever Guide 2 Sewing preparations 2 Fully turn the needle threader lever to the rear, and pull the thread through the needle threader slot. Needle threader slot 1 Slowly return the needle threader lever towards yourself as much as possible. 3 Release the needle threader lever while releasing the end of the thread. ** If the needle is not threaded, check that the needle has been raised to its highest position, and then repeat the procedure starting with step 1 . Pull the thread loop that formed behind the needle, and then pull about 15 cm of thread to the rear. 15 cm 21 Pulling up the lower thread 1 Raise the presser foot lever. Loosely hold the upper thread with your left hand, and then turn the handwheel towards yourself one full turn. Do not pull the thread taut. 2 Lightly pull the upper thread with your left hand to pull up the lower thread. Pull out the lower thread to the front. Align both threads, pass them through the groove (arrow) and under the presser foot, and then pull out about 15 cm of thread to the rear. Presser foot 15 cm 22 Application of each stitch pattern Caution Before turning the pattern selection dial, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Caution Do not turn the pattern selection dial while the needle is lowered. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury. 2 Sewing preparations Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle in the highest position. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Pattern selection dial Buttonhole Blind hem stitch Zigzag Applique Overcasting Straight stitch Sewing-seams Zipper insertion Scallop stitch Castle stitch Thin fabric straight stitch Decorative stitch Fagotting Mending stitch Thin fabric overcasting Decorative stitch Serpentine 23 Changing the presser foot Caution Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. zz Removal 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Handwheel Presser foot lever Press the presser foot holder lever in the direction of the arrow to release the presser foot. Presser foot holder lever Presser foot 24 zz Installation 1 Position the presser foot pin directly below the groove in the presser foot holder. Presser foot holder 2 Groove Sewing preparations Presser foot pin 2 Lower the presser foot lever to secure the presser foot. Presser foot lever Tip In order to avoid losing the presser foot, we recommend storing the machine when it is not being used with the needle and the presser foot lowered. 25 Changing the needle Caution Before changing the needle, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. 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. 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. Pin Screw driver for the needle plate Needle clamp screw Flat surface zz 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. ** Incorrect stitching or thread breaking, try replacing the needle. ÍFaulty needle The entire needle is bent 26 The point of the needle is crushed / worn away The point of the needle is bent 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. 50 Curtains Denim Quilting Fleece Tweed Felt, etc. 2 Sewing preparations Thread Fabric Normal front cloth Broad Soft denim Satin Pile Gingham, etc. -2 -1 +2 +1 +2 +3 +4 Upper thread tension dial -1 ~ -3 +1 ~ +3 zzFor XXX15D/ SuperJ15 -2 -3 -1 ~ -3 -1 ~ +3 • Use a ball point needle for the sewing alignment of stretch fabric. • Please purchase any needles not included as accessories, after checking they are specified as home-use sewing machine needles. • The bigger the needle number is , the thicker the needle is, the bigger the thread number is, the thinner the thread is. • Normally, sew with the upper thread tension dial set to “ XXX15D/SuperJ15). ” (for XXX15C) / “ ” (for 27 + 1 + - 1 -1 3 +2 +1 3 Sewing Caution Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury. Straight stitching and reverse sewing zz Straight stitch 1 1 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. [. . . ] If this occurs, remove the needle plate and bobbin case, and attach them again. 4 Maintenance 45 Changing light bulb Warning Before changing the light bulb, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine, remove the power plug from the outlet, and then wait until the bulb cools. Not doing so could cause a burn or electric shock. 8 1 Loosen the screw with a + screw driver of your own, and take off the face cover in the direction of the arrow. Screw Face cover 8 2 Turn the light bulb counterclockwise as the arrow in the diagram and remove. Turn the new light bulb clockwise to install. Always reinstall the face cover after replacing the light bulb. 46 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. [. . . ]