We have designed these accessories to help you easily perform most sewing tasks.
Note
●The included accessories vary depending on the machine model.
Optional accessories
The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Depending on the model you
purchased, the following accessory may be included with your machine.
1.2.3.4.5.
6.7.8.9.
No.Part Name
Part Code
AmericasOthers
1
Zigzag foot “J”
(on machine)
XC4901-021
2Buttonhole foot “A”XD1792-031
3Zipper foot “I”XE9369-001
4Darning PlateXC6063-021
5Button sewing foot “M”XE2137-001
6
Bobbin
(One is on machine)
SA156
SFB:
XA5539-151
7
Needle set
(90/14 needle)
3-piece set: XE5328-001
2-piece set: XE7064-001
8Oval screwdriverXE5241-001
9Foot controllerSee page 5
No.Part Name
Part Code
AmericasOthers
1.2.3.4.5.
6.7.8.
No.Part Name
Part Code
AmericasOthers
1Extra spool pinXE2241-001
2
Twin needle
(2.0/75 needle)
X57521-021
3Walking FootSA107
F034N:
XC2165-002
4Quilting FootSA129
F005N:
XC1948-002
51/4-inch Quilting FootSA125
F001N:
XC1944-052
6Narrow Hemmer FootSA127
F003N:
XC1945-002
7Blind Stitch FootSA134
F018N:
XC1976-052
8Quilting guideSA132
F016N:
XC2215-002
No.Part Name
Part Code
AmericasOthers
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THE MAIN PARTS
1Bobbin winder (Page13)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the
lower thread.
2Stitch length dial (Page12)
Rotate the dial to control the stitch length.
3Spool pin (Page 14, 17)
This holds the spool of thread.
4Stitch width dial (Page12)
Rotate the dial to control the stitch width.
5Upper tension-control dial (Page27)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
6Thread guide (Page 14, 17)
This is used when winding the thread onto the
bobbin and then threading the machine.
7Thread take-up lever (Page18)
8Thread cutter (Page 24)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut
them.
9Needle threader (Page 19)
(This is only available on certain models.)
0Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21)
(This is only available on certain models.)
AFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(Page 5)
BPresser foot (Page 8)
CReverse sewing lever (Page 13)
Push this lever to stitch in the reverse direction.
DPattern selection dial (Page 9)
Rotate the dial in either direction to choose the
stitch you want.
EHandwheel
Used to manually raise and lower the needle.
FButtonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 36)
GMain power and sewing light switch (Page 7)
You can turn the main power and sewing light
switch on and off.
HFoot controller jack / socket (Page 6)
Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the
machine to the power supply.
IPresser foot lever (Page 18)
Used to raise and lower the presser foot.
J
Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole)
(
Page 34
)
Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing
buttonholes.
KFoot controller (Page 7)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to
start and stop sewing.
Foot Controller:Model KD-1902 for 110/120V area
Model KD-2902 for 220/240V area
The foot controller part code differs depending on the
country or region. Contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized service center.
Flat bed attachment
The accessories can be stored in a compartment inside
●Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
●Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and
the power supply jack on the machine.
●Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.
●Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:
•When you are away from the machine
•After using the machine
•When the power fails during use
•When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection
•During electrical storms
●Use only the power cord included with this machine.
●Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to
them. Fire or electric shock may result.
●Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.
●When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to
remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric
shock.
●Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted,
or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These
things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged,
take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.
●Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise
a fire may result.
2
1
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Main power and sewing
light switch
This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or
off.
1Turn on (toward the ‘I’ mark)
2Turn off (toward the ‘O’ mark)
Foot controller
When you press the foot controller down lightly, the
machine will run at a low speed. When you press
harder, the machine’s speed will increase. When you
take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will
stop.
1Slower
2Faster
You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot
controller when the machine is not in use.
CAUTION
Note
(For U.S.A. only)
●Foot Controller: Model KD-1902
This foot controller can be used on the
machine with product code 885-X08.
The product code is mentioned on the
machine rating plate.
Checking the needle
The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp
for smooth sewing.
■Checking the needle correctly
Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface.
You will have to change the presser foot depending on
what you want to sew and how.
1
Turn off the machine.
Raise the presser foot lever.
2
Raise the needle by turning the
handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) so that the mark on
the wheel points up.
3
Press the black button at the back of the
presser foot holder to release the presser
foot.
4
Put a different presser foot on the needle
plate so that the bar on the presser foot is
in line with the slot on the shank.
●Before replacing the needle, place fabric
or paper under the presser foot to
prevent the needle from falling into the
hole in the needle plate.
1Use an oval
screwdriver
2Needle stopper
3Needle
21
2
3
1
●Make sure you insert the needle until it
touches the stopper, and securely tighten
the needle clamp screw with an oval
screwdriver, otherwise the needle may
break or the machine may be damaged.
●Always turn off the machine 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. If
you use the wrong presser foot, the
needle may strike the presser foot and
bend or break, and may cause injury.
●Only use presser feet that have been
designed to be used with this machine.
Using any other presser foot may cause
accident or injury.
1Black button
2Presser foot holder
3Presser foot
1
2
3
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5
Lower the presser foot lever and fix the
presser foot onto the shank. If the presser
foot is in the correct place, the bar should
snap in.
1Shank
2Bar
■Presser foot installation orientation
CAUTION
THE CONTROLS
Pattern selection dial
CAUTION
To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial
in either direction. The next section shows
recommended stitch lengths and widths.
1Pattern selection dial
2Chosen pattern number
Stretch stitching
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points
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The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent
the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25inch).
THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE
STITCH. With the “0” setting, material is not fed. This is
used when sewing a button.
The “F”-“1” range is for making a satin stitch (closed
zigzag stitch), which is used for making buttonholes
and decorative stitches. The position needed for making
the satin stitch varies according to the material and
thread being used. To determine the exact dial position,
first test the stitch and length settings on a scrap piece of
fabric to observe the feeding of the material.
1Stitch length dial
2Shorter
3Longer
CAUTION
Stitch width dial
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points
up. The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch
width.
1Stitch width dial
When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the
needle position can be changed from left to right by
adjusting the stitch width dial.
DECORATIVE STITCH
5
(3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
33
—DECORATIVE STITCH
5
(3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
33
—DECORATIVE STITCH
5
(3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
33
—LINK STITCH
5
(3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
33
—DECORATIVE STITCH
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
33
—DECORATIVE STITCH
5
(3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
33
Pattern
Stitch Name
Recommended
Width
(mm (inch))
Recommended
Length
(mm (inch))
Reference Page
37 Stitches27 Stitches
32
27
33
34
35
36
37
1
2
3
1
●If the stitches are bunched together,
lengthen the stitch length and continue
sewing. Do not continue sewing without
lengthening the stitch length, otherwise
the needle may break and cause injury.
1
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CAUTION
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. The machine will then sew
forward.
1Reverse sewing lever
THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the bobbin
CAUTION
●After adjusting the stitch width, slowly
turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot. If
the needle hits the presser foot, the
needle may bend or break.
●If the stitches are bunched together,
increase the stitch length. Continuing to
sew with the stitches bunched together
may result in the needle bending or
breaking.
1
●We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models,
the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Using other bobbins may
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0
Pass the end of the thread through the
presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm
(2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the
machine.
15 cm (2 inches)
Note
●If you incorrectly feed the thread you may
cause sewing problems.
Drawing up the lower
thread
1
While lightly holding the end of the upper
thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward
you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower
and then raise the needle.
2
Pull on the upper thread to draw up the
lower thread.
1Upper thread
2Lower thread
3
Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both
threads and put them toward the back of
the machine under the presser foot.
1Upper thread
2Lower thread
■For models equipped with a quick-set
bobbin
You can begin sewing immediately without drawing
up the bobbin thread.
When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the
lower thread by hand so that some thread will be
left over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put
Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch when
embroidering or when hemming blankets, tablecloths,
or draperies.
1
Place the fabric right side up and sew
1 cm (1/2 inch) from the edge of the
fabric.
2
Trim close to the stitching.
The stitch will prevent the fabric from
unravelling.
Triple zigzag stretch
stitching
This stitch can be used wherever a zigzag stitch would
be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. The Triple
Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used as a decorative
top stitch.
Decorative stitching
These stitches can be used for decorative top stitching
and for smocking. Refer to page 10 for the
recommended stitch width and length of each stitches.
Stitch Name
PatternStitch
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch
Width
[mm (inch)]
3727
Feather Stitch
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Stitch Name
PatternStitch
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch
Width
[mm (inch)]
3727
Triple Zigzag
Stretch Stitch
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
24
19
2116
Stitch Name
Pattern
Stitch Name
Pattern
37273727
Scallop Stitch
Decorative
Stitch
Bead Stitch
Decorative
Stitch
Arrowhead
Stitch
Decorative
Stitch
Parallelogram
Stitch
—
Decorative
Stitch
—
Scallop Stitch—
Decorative
Stitch
—
Lightning Stitch—Link Stitch—
Square Stitch—
Decorative
Stitch
—
Decorative
Stitch
—
Decorative
Stitch
—
Decorative
Stitch
8
30
25
13
31
26
1432
27
15
33
16
34
17
35
18
36
19
37
26
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■If the button does not fit in the button guide
plate
Add together the diameter and thickness of the
button, and then set the button guide plate to the
calculated length. (The distance between the
markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16
inch).)
1Presser foot scale
2Length of buttonhole
(Diameter + thickness of button)
35 mm (3/16 inch)
Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16
inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button
guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the
scale.
110 mm (3/8 inch)
215 mm (9/16 inch)
4
Pass the upper thread down through the
hole in the presser foot.
5
You need to sew the front bar tack first.
Lower the presser foot to align the marks
on the foot with the mark on the fabric.
1Starting mark on the fabric
2Marks on the foot
6
Lower the buttonhole lever and push it
back slightly.
1Buttonhole lever
7
While gently holding the upper thread,
start the machine.
8
The bar tacks of the buttonhole are sewn
in the order shown.
9
Stop the machine when buttonhole
stitching is finished.
Note
●If buttonhole sewing was interrupted, sew
trial stitching one or two times on a scrap
piece of fabric before continuing to sew the
project. Stitching that is continued after
being interrupted may be sewn incorrectly.
●If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric
does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer)
stitch.
0
Raise the needle and the presser foot
lever, remove the fabric, and cut the
thread.
a
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
position.
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
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1Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw
2Left side
3Buttonhole appearance
If the left side is too open, turn the buttonhole
fine-adjustment screw with a large
screwdriver in the
“–” direction.
If the left side is too tight, turn the buttonhole
You can use the zipper foot “I” to sew different types of
zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side
of the needle.
When sewing with the zipper on the right side, attach
the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing
with the zipper on the left side, attach the shank to the
right pin of the zipper foot.
1Right pin for sewing with the zipper on the left
side
2Left pin for sewing with the zipper on the right
side
3Needle drop point for sewing with the zipper
on the left side
4Needle drop point for sewing with the zipper
on the right side
1
Prepare the fabric with the zipper basted
on the wrong side.
1Basting stitching
2Reverse stitches
3Wrong side of fabric
4End of zipper opening
5Zipper
2
Turn off the machine.
Attach the zipper foot “I”.
CAUTION
3
Turn on the machine.
4
With the right side of the fabric facing up,
continue sewing with the zipper on the
right side of the presser foot.
1End of zipper opening
2Basting stitching
3Zipper
•Sew the stitching in order, from 1 to 3.
CAUTION
5
When you have finished sewing, remove
the basting stitching.
●Always turn off the machine before
replacing the presser foot. Otherwise,
injuries may occur if the foot controller
is accidentally pressed and the machine
starts sewing.
Stitch
Name
Pattern
Stitch
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch
Width
[mm (inch)]
Foot
Straight
Stitch
2-3
(1/16-1/8)
2.5
(center)
(3/32)
Zipper
Foot “I”
2
I
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
5
3
4
●Turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the
needle does not touch the zipper foot
before you start sewing. Choosing a
different stitch will cause the needle to
hit the presser foot and break, and you
may be injured.
●Make sure the needle does not hit the
zipper during sewing. If the needle hits
the zipper, the needle may break and
you may be injured.
1
2
3
1
2
3
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Gathering
1
Loosen the tension of the upper thread so
that the lower thread lies on the underside
of the material.
2
Sew a single row (or many rows) of
straight stitches.
3
Pull the lower threads to gather the
material.
Darning
1
Turn off the machine.
Place the darning plate on the needle
plate, then turn on the machine.
2
Either remove both the presser foot and
presser foot holder assembly and then
lower the presser foot lever.
3
Put the section you want to darn under
the presser foot together with fabric for
reinforcement.
4
Turn on the machine.
5
Begin sewing by alternating between
gently drawing the work away from you
and pulling it toward you.
Note
●Sew while holding the fabric stretched in
order to keep the fabric held down.
6
Repeat this motion until the section being
darned is filled with parallel lines of
stitching.
Appliqués
You can create an appliqué by cutting a different piece
of fabric into a shape and applying it as a decoration.
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