JUKI HZL-600, HZL-F series, HZL-F300, HZL-F400 Instruction Manual

COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE

HZL-F series

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Attention

Please read this instruction manual before using the machine as it contains important operational and safety information.

Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER

-To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING

-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or inquiry t o persons:

1. Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or

near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended

by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped

or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for

examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine

and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special car e is required around the sewing machine needle.

6. Always use the proper throat plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

7. Do not use bent needles.

8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may defle ct the needle causing it to break.

9. Switch the sewing machine o ff (“O”) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading

needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot and the like.

10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making

any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or when oxygen is being administered.

14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

Foot controller: Model JC-001 Foot controller can be used on sewing machine model HZL-F300, HZL-F400, or HZL-600.

The working temperature of sewing machine is from 5 to 40 degree Celsius. Do not use sewing machine under direct sunlight, near a heat source such as stove, iron, candle or any hot objects and in the place where temperature is high. Otherwise temperature inside sewing machine becomes high and/or vinyl of the power cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or an electric shock.

Always check a combination of material, thread and needle size. (Refer to page 24.) If the combination is not right, for example, sewing thick material such as denim with thin needle like size 11 and smaller, needle may break and it will cause injury to your body.

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Thank you for purchasing our products.

To safely and properly use this product, please read the instruction manual carefully and understand the properties of this computer sewing machine. This machine is composed of well-chosen brand-name parts and is well quality controlled. Please try a variety of different sewing methods and have fun.

FOR USA AND CANADA ONLY

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

● Do not expose machine to direct sunlight or

humid atmosphere.

● Do not use thinner or other similar solvents

to clean machine.

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As the microcomputer(s), semi-conductor(s) and precise wiring board(s) is built in this sewing machine, please pay attention that the following condition(s) may occur.

● Use this product in a temperature between

5 and 40 degree Celsius.

If temperature is extremely low, this sewing

machine may not work properly.

● This sewing machine will stop due to safety

mechanism to prevent the machine from overheating,

when it sews slowly and for a long time. In this event,

Start and Stop button will not light.

The sewing machine will

return to working condition

after about 10 minutes.

Stop!

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Thank you for purchasing our products.

To safely and properly use this product, please read the instruction manual carefully and understand the properties of this computer sewing machine. This machine is composed of well-chosen brand-name parts and is well quality controlled. Please try a variety of different sewing methods and have fun.

FOR USA AND CANADA ONLY

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

● Do not expose machine to direct sunlight or

humid atmosphere.

● Do not use thinner or other similar solvents

to clean machine.

As the microcomputer(s), semi-conductor(s) and precise wiring board(s) is built in this sewing machine, please pay attention that the following condition(s) may occur.

● Use this product in a temperature between

5 and 40 degree Celsius.

If temperature is extremely low, this sewing

machine may not work properly.

● This sewing machine will stop due to safety

mechanism to prevent the machine from overheating,

when it sews slowly and for a long time. In this event,

Start and Stop button will not light.

The sewing machine will

return to working condition

after about 10 minutes.

Stop!

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Contents

Important safety instructions ………………………… 1, 2

Principal parts ……………………………………………………… 5

Accessories …………………………………………………………… 6

Basic operations

Function of operational buttons …………………………… 7

Connecting to the power supply …………………… 8, 9

Name and function of other operational buttons …………………………………………………………… 10, 11

Speed control ……………………………………………………… 12

Presser foot lifting lever and installation of knee lifting lever ………………………………………………… 13

Changing the presser foot ………………………… 14, 15

Bobbin thread preparation ………………………… 16~19

Needle thread preparation ………………………… 20~21

Threading the needle thread

Automatic needle threader

Pulling up the bobbin thread

Attaching the needle ………………………………………… 24

Fabric, thread and needle table ……………………… 25

How to adjust thread tension …………………………… 26

How to adjust presser foot pressure ……………… 27

How to lower feed dog ……………………………………… 27

How to select a stitch pattern F600 ………… 28, 29



Practical sewing

Straight stitch ……………………………………………… 34~38

How to use seam guide line on the throat plate

Automatic lock stitch and programmed thread

trimming

How to change needle positions

How to change the stitch length

Other straight stitch patterns

Zigzag stitch ……………………………………………………… 39

Overcasting stitch ……………………………………… 40, 41

Blind stitch …………………………………………………… 42~44

Buttonhole stitches ……………………………………… 45~50

Standard buttonholing

Keyhole buttonholing

Buttonhole with gimp

When changing the width of the buttonhole

When changing the density of the seam

Manual 2-step buttonhole …………………………… 51, 52

Bartacking …………………………………………………… 53, 54

Inserting zippers ………………………………………… 55~57

Side zipper attachment

Butted zipper attachment

Shirring and gathering ……………………………………… 58

Pintucking …………………………………………………………… 59

Welt seam …………………………………………………………… 60

How to use quilt guide F600 / F400 ………………… 61

Scallop stitches ………………………………………………… 62

Decorative stitches …………………………………………… 63

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Patchwork quilt

Patchwork piecing (joining) ……………………………… 64

Applique (1) ………………………………………………………… 65

Applique (2) ………………………………………………………… 66

Crazy quilt …………………………………………………………… 67

Stitch in ditch quilting F600 Only ………………… 68

Quilting (straight stitch) F600 / F400 ……………… 69

Quilting (free motion) F600 / F400 …………… 70, 71

Decorative stitches

One-point stitch/sewing letters ………………… 72~79

Preparation before stitching ………………………… 72 　

Test sewing ……………………………………………………… 72 　

Operational buttons and screen …………………… 73 　

How to select patterns (letters) ……………… 74, 75 　

How to edit patterns (letters) ………………………… 76 　

How to stitch a pattern (letters) …………………… 77 　

Disposing thread ends of jump stitches ……… 77 　

Save / call of pattern (letters) ………………… 78, 79 　

Character selecting methods …………………………… 80

Type and usage of Options …………… 81~90

1. Change of seam width of buttonhole ………… 81

2. Change of needle position ………………………… 82

3. Setting the thread trimming foot switch

to OFF …………………………………………………………… 83

4. Twin needle sewing ……………………………… 84, 85

5. Guide ……………………………………………………………… 86

6. Contrast of liquid crystal display (LCD) …… 87

7. Button reception buzzer volume settings … 88

8. Language setting ………………………………………… 89

9. Elongation ……………………………………………………… 90

Message catalog ………………………………………………… 91

Introduction of optional accessory parts …… 92, 93

How to install wide table …………………………………… 94

Machine maintenance ……………………………………… 95

Performance check list ……………………………… 96, 97

List of stitch patterns F600 ………………………

98, 99

List of stitch patterns F400 …………………

100, 101


102, 103

Specifications …………………………………………………… 104

Patchwork quilt

Patchwork piecing (joining) ……………………………… 64

Applique (1) ………………………………………………………… 65

Applique (2) ………………………………………………………… 66

Crazy quilt …………………………………………………………… 67

Stitch in ditch quilting F600 Only ………………… 68

Quilting (straight stitch) F600 / F400 ……………… 69

Quilting (free motion) F600 / F400 …………… 70, 71


One-point stitch/sewing letters ………………… 72~79

Preparation before stitching ………………………… 72 　

Test sewing ……………………………………………………… 72 　

Operational buttons and screen …………………… 73 　

How to select patterns (letters) ……………… 74, 75 　

How to edit patterns (letters) ………………………… 76 　

How to stitch a pattern (letters) …………………… 77 　

Disposing thread ends of jump stitches ……… 77 　

Save / call of pattern (letters) ………………… 78, 79 　

Character selecting methods …………………………… 80

Type and usage of Options …………… 81~90

1. Change of seam width of buttonhole ………… 81

2. Change of needle position ………………………… 82

3. Setting the thread trimming foot switch

to OFF …………………………………………………………… 83

4. Twin needle sewing ……………………………… 84, 85

5. Guide ……………………………………………………………… 86

6. Contrast of liquid crystal display (LCD) …… 87

7. Button reception buzzer volume settings … 88

8. Language setting ………………………………………… 89

9. Elongation ……………………………………………………… 90

Message catalog ………………………………………………… 91

Introduction of optional accessory parts …… 92, 93

How to install wide table …………………………………… 94

Machine maintenance ……………………………………… 95

Performance check list ……………………………… 96, 97

List of stitch patterns F600 ………………………

98, 99


100, 101


102, 103

Specifications …………………………………………………… 104

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Principal parts

Speed controller

Presser foot pressure adjustment dial

Face plate cover

Threading lever

Needle up/down button

Presser foot lifting lever

Sensor pinhole for buttonholing

Thread cutter

Thread trimming button

Start/stop button

Auxiliary bed

(accessory case)

Drop feed knob

Hand wheel (pulley)

Hard case

* Do not put heavy objects onto

hard case and wide table.

Power switch

Foot-controller-jack

Machine-socket-inlet

Wide table

F600 Only

Presser foot releasing button

Presser foot holder setscrew

Presser foot holder

Feed dog

Throat plate

Hook cover

Needle setscrew

Needle

Presser foot

Hook cover release button

Thread tension adjustment dial

Spool cap (large)

Spool pin

Bobbin winding shaft

LCD Screen

Light under arm

F600 Only

Reverse stitch button

Operational buttons

Knee lifting lever hole

Pattern adjustment dial

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Accessories

Draw the auxiliary bed out to the left.

● Inside the auxiliary bed.

● Supplied with the machine

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Standard presser foot (A) Bobbin (1) Spool cap (large)

Buttonhole presser foot (E)

Overcasting presser foot (C)

Zipper presser foot (B)

T-shape screwdriver

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

Blind stitch presser foot (D)

Bobbin (3)

Ripper

Cleaning brush

● Inside the accessories bag.

Auxiliary spool pin

F600 / F400

Walking foot (N)

F600 / F400

Patchwork presser foot (P)

F600 / F400

Smooth presser foot (T)

F600 Only

Open toe presser foot (O)

F600 Only

Quilt presser foot (Q)

F600 / F400

Quilt guide

F600 / F400

Edge Sewing presser foot (R)

F600 Only

Eyelet punch

F600 Only

Twin needle

F600 / F400

● Inside hard case

Needle set

HA X 1 # 11 (1)

# 14 (1)

# 16 (1) for knit # 11 (1)

Spool cap (Small)

Spool cap (Middle)

Foot Controller model name; JC-001

Knee-lifting lever

F600 / F400

Instruction manual

(This manual)

Power cord

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Accessories

Draw the auxiliary bed out to the left.

Function of operational buttons

Needle up/down button

When machine stops, press this button to change the needle position. (When the needle is up, the needle moves down and vise versa.)

* when a stitch pattern is not selected, needle does not

move downward but you can move the needle up.

Even when the presser foot is raised, be aware

that the needle moves up or downward.

● Inside the auxiliary bed.

● Supplied with the machine

Standard presser foot (A) Bobbin (1) Spool cap (large)

Buttonhole presser foot (E)

Overcasting presser foot (C)

Zipper presser foot (B)

T-shape screwdriver

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

Blind stitch presser foot (D)

Bobbin (3)

Ripper

Cleaning brush

● Inside the accessories bag.

Auxiliary spool pin

F600 / F400

Walking foot (N)

F600 / F400

Patchwork presser foot (P)

F600 / F400

Smooth presser foot (T)

F600 Only

Open toe presser foot (O)

F600 Only

Quilt presser foot (Q)

F600 / F400

Quilt guide

F600 / F400

Edge Sewing presser foot (R)

F600 Only

Eyelet punch

F600 Only

Twin needle

F600 / F400

● Inside hard case

Needle set

HA X 1 # 11 (1)

# 14 (1)

# 16 (1) for knit # 11 (1)

Spool cap (Small)

Spool cap (Middle)

Foot Controller model name; JC-001

Knee-lifting lever

F600 / F400

Instruction manual

(This manual)

Power cord

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Speed controller

While sewing, speed can be adjusted.

Reverse stitch button

While pressing this button, machine sews reverse

(lock stitch).

Start/stop button

When pressing this button, machine starts to sew slowly and then up to the speed set by speed controller.

When pressing this button again, machine stops with needle at its down position.

Color of button indicates machine status.

Green: Ready to start and/or while sewing

Red: Not ready to start (When it is pushed in red condition,

needle moves by one stitch.)

Thread trimming button

After sewing, press this button to trim both threads automatically.

Notes for thread trimming:

1. Do not use thread thicker than No.30.

2. After trimming, the stitch can be done without pulling up bobbin thread.

3. When sewing again after thread trimming, if you pull up the bobbin thread again and place it underneath

the presser foot together with needle thread, you can avoid birds nest on the wrong side of the fabric.

4. Regularly clean the machine (refer to page 94), as dust in the area of the thread trimming unit may

cause malfunction.

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Connecting to the power supply

Connecting to the

power supply

Warning

• Disconnect the plug and turn off the power

switch (turn to “O”) that always sewing machine

is not to use.

Operating power switch:

Turn OFF the machine, set the power switch to "0"

Turn ON the machine, set the power switch to "I"

OFF

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ON

WARNING (For U.S.A.,Canada only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Power switch

Plug In case Start/stop button is used:

1. Turn OFF the power switch (turn to “O”)

2. Insert cord-connector into machine-socket-inlet.

3. Insert plug into socket-outlet.

4. Turn ON the power switch. (Turn to “I”)


Connecting to the power supply

Connecting to the

power supply

Warning

• Disconnect the plug and turn off the power

switch (turn to “O”) that always sewing machine

is not to use.

Operating power switch:

Turn OFF the machine, set the power switch to "0"

Turn ON the machine, set the power switch to "I"

OFF

ON

WARNING (For U.S.A.,Canada only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Power switch

Plug In case Start/stop button is used:






Power switch

Plug

Using the foot-controller:


2. Insert the foot-controller-plug into the foot-controller-jack.




* When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button

cannot be used to start sewing.

Start button: Can not operate to start sewing.

Stop button: Can operate to stop sewing.

Foot-controller-jack

Foot-controller-plug

Foot controller

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Name and function of operational buttons

1

2

3

Zigzag width adjustment dial

This is used to change the zigzag width and the needle position.

* buttons on F400/F300.

Stitch length adjustment dial

This is used to change the stitch length.

* buttons on F400/F300.

Confirmation button

This is used to confirm the selected stitch pattern and/or settings.

Selection button This is used to move the cursor.

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5

6

7

8

9

!0

!1

!2

!3

Clear button This is used to delete the selected stitch pattern and to cancel each setting.

When pressing the button continuously, all the saved stitch patterns will be deleted.

Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming button

When it is pressed, symbol “ “ will be shown on the screen.

The machine will automatically lock stitches at sewing-start and sewing-end and then trim both threads.

Needle stop position switching button

When it is pressed, either symbol “

When sewing with symbol “

” or “ ” will be shown on the screen.

”, the needle stops at its highest position.

When sewing with the symbol “ ”, the needle stops at its lowest position.

Continuous stitch button

Mirror Image button

Option button

This button is valid only when “ “ mode.

When it is pressed, symbol “ “ will be shown on the screen.

The machine will sew the selected stitch patterns continuously.

When it is pressed again, the machine will cancel this function.

* When it is pressed while sewing, the machine will stop after the selected

patterns are sewn completely.

After selecting a stitch pattern, press this button to make a mirror image of the selected pattern.

* There are some patterns that can not make a mirror image.

It is possible to change the following function and settings.

・ Seam width of buttonhole ・ Needle position

・ Thread trimming by foot controller ・ Twin needle

・ Guide ・ LCD display contrast

・ Buzzer volume ・ Language

・ Elongation

* Optional functions vary from stitch pattern to stitch pattern.

(Refer page 80~89 for more details.)

Save/call button This is used to save and/or call a pattern. The machine can save maximum 10 patterns. (Refer to page 77 and 78 for more details.)

Pattern selection button

A stitch pattern can be selected.

* Usage of the buttons varies by pattern selecting mode.

(Refer to page 27~32 for more details.)

Pattern selection mode switching button

When the pattern selection mode needs to be changed, press the desired button. The selected button will be illuminated.

Speed control

Speed control

Faster speed

Slower speed


Maximum sewing speed can be freely set by the speed

controller.

Slower speed

Faster speed

Thread trimming foot switch

Foot controller

To run the machine, press the foot controller.

The harder you press, the faster the machine sews.

Speed controller will set the maximum sewing speed.

Pressing harder → faster speed

Pressing weaker → slower speed

“Thread trimming foot switch”

When the heel side of the foot controller is pressed,

the threads are trimmed.

→ It is also possible to cancel this function.

(Refer to page 82.)

* Always clean the foot controller.

It is important that you do not place any objects on the foot

controller as it may cause injury to the user and may cause

malfunctions.

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Speed control

Speed control

Faster speed

Slower speed


Maximum sewing speed can be freely set by the speed

controller.

Slower speed

Faster speed


Foot controller

To run the machine, press the foot controller.

The harder you press, the faster the machine sews.

Speed controller will set the maximum sewing speed.

Pressing harder → faster speed

Pressing weaker → slower speed

“Thread trimming foot switch”

When the heel side of the foot controller is pressed,

the threads are trimmed.

→ It is also possible to cancel this function.

(Refer to page 82.)

* Always clean the foot controller.

It is important that you do not place any objects on the foot

controller as it may cause injury to the user and may cause

malfunctions.

Presser foot lifting lever and installation of knee lifting lever

Presser foot lifting lever

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2

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Presser foot lifting lever

Presser foot

The presser foot can be up or down position by using the presser foot lifting lever.

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2

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1 Lowered position …… Presser foot should be lowered

when sewing.

2 Ordinary lift position …… This position is used for fabric

removal and/or changing the

presser foot.

3 Extra lift position …… This position is used to put heavy

materials underneath the presser

foot.

* Be careful that the presser foot and the needle should not

interfere when the needle is in down position and the

presser foot is raised to the extra lift position.

Installation of knee lifting lever

F600 / F400 concave portion

The knee lifting lever is useful when a guilt is being sewn and for other projects that require the use of both hands. With the knee lifting lever, you are able to control the position of the presser foot without using your hands.

convex portion

Knee lifting lever

Lifting

Insert the knee lifting lever so that concave and convex meet.

Push the lever to right-hand side to lift the presser foot.

The presser foot is lowered when the lever goes back to the original position.

* Do not touch the knee lifting lever while sewing.

It may cause a deformation of a stitch pattern.

Changing the presser foot

Removing and installing the

presser foot

Presser foot holder

Presser foot


Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing presser foot.

Removing presser foot

1. Raise the needle and presser foot.

2. Press the presser foot releasing button to remove the

presser foot.

Groove in presser foot holder

Pin

Installing presser foot

Align the pin of the presser foot and the groove in the

presser foot holder. Then lower the presser foot holder

with the presser foot lifting lever.

* Each presser foot has a marking. Use the appropriate

presser foot for the stitch pattern to be sewn.

Presser foot marking

Removing and installing presser foot holder

Presser foot holder

Removing presser foot holder

1. Lift the needle and presser foot lifting lever.

2. Loosen the setscrew of the presser foot holder to the

left and remove the presser foot holder.

Setscrew of presser foot holder


Presser bar

Installing presser foot holder

Align the screw hole at the presser bar with the hole

of presser foot holder (long groove). Tighten the setscrew

firmly by turning it to the right side.

Presser foot holder

Changing the presser foot

Removing and installing the

presser foot

Presser foot holder

Presser foot


Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing presser foot.

Removing presser foot

1. Raise the needle and presser foot.

2. Press the presser foot releasing button to remove the

presser foot.

Pin

Installing presser foot

Align the pin of the presser foot and the groove in the

presser foot holder. Then lower the presser foot holder

with the presser foot lifting lever.

* Each presser foot has a marking. Use the appropriate

presser foot for the stitch pattern to be sewn.

Groove in presser foot holder

Presser foot marking

Removing and installing presser foot holder

Presser foot holder

Removing presser foot holder

1. Lift the needle and presser foot lifting lever.

2. Loosen the setscrew of the presser foot holder to the

left and remove the presser foot holder.



Presser bar

Installing presser foot holder

Align the screw hole at the presser bar with the hole

of presser foot holder (long groove). Tighten the setscrew

firmly by turning it to the right side.

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Presser foot holder

The type and application of the presser foot

Marking of presser foot

↓

Standard presser foot

A This is used mainly for straight stitch and zigzag stitches.

Use this presser foot especially when sewing heavy-weight materials.

Zipper presser foot B This is used to attach zippers.

Overcasting presser foot

C This presser foot is used exclusively for overcasting to prevent the cut edge of fabrics from fraying.

Blind stitch presser foot

D This presser foot is used for blind stitch on hems of trousers and skirts, or sleeves.

Buttonhole presser foot

E This presser foot is used for automatic buttonholing.

Manual buttonhole presser foot

I This is used for sewing decorative stitches, letters and bartacks.

Also for manual buttonhole (pattern No. 03).

Walking foot

F600 / F400

Patchwork presser foot

F600 / F400

Smooth presser foot

F600 Only

Open toe presser foot

F600 Only

Quilt presser foot

F600 / F400

N

T

In general, this presser foot is used for difficult-to-feed” materials such as knits, jersies, vinyl, artificial leather and leather or quilting.

P This presser foot is used for patchwork stitches. There are two seam lines, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch from center needle position.

This presser foot is used for non-slippery materials like vinyl and satin stitches.

O This is used for the applique and decorative stitches.

(Front part of the presser foot is open for better visibility.)

Q This is used for the quilt stitch.

(Machine setting: Straight Stitch and Center needle position)

Edge Sewing presser foot

F600 Only

R This is used for patchwork, sewing center line of joined materials by using the center guide of the presser foot.

* Fine tune the needle position by zigzag width adjustment dial.

Bobbin thread preparation

Taking out the bobbin

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before the bobbin is taking out and/or put into the bobbin case.

1

Open the hook cover.

Hook cover

2

Take out the bobbin.

* If the bobbin has too little thread, do not use it as

the thread will get tangled.

* Use only the designated bobbin. Other bobbins may

cause malfunction.

Setting thread spool

Spool Cap Large spool

1

Place a thread spool to spool pin and a spool cap onto the spool pin.

* Do not use the thread cone with a small amount

of thread. This may cause thread tangling

and/or the thread coming out of the eye of the

needle when starting to sew.

There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to the thread spool to be used.

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Bobbin thread preparation

Taking out the bobbin

Hook cover

Setting thread spool

Spool Cap Small spool

Spool Cap Large spool

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before the bobbin is taking out and/or put into the bobbin case.

1

Open the hook cover.

2

Take out the bobbin.

* If the bobbin has too little thread, do not use it as

the thread will get tangled.

* Use only the designated bobbin. Other bobbins may

cause malfunction.

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Place a thread spool to spool pin and a spool cap onto the spool pin.

* Do not use the thread cone with a small amount

of thread. This may cause thread tangling

and/or the thread coming out of the eye of the

needle when starting to sew.

There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to the thread spool to be used.

Winding the bobbin thread

Thread guide

A

Spool pin

Bobbin winding shaft

Guide (with cutter)

Bobbin winding regulator

Cutter

* An exclusive motor is built-in for winding

bobbin so that you can wind bobbin at

any time.

1

Place the thread spool to the spool pin.

2

Thread the guide A and then thread the thread guide (guide in the circle) for bobbin winding

3

Set the bobbin on the bobbin winding shaft.

4

Wind the thread to the bobbin 4-5 times in clockwise direction.

5

Put the thread end into the guide at the bobbin winding shaft and pull it to the right side to cut it.

6

Push the bobbin winding regulator towards the bobbin to start winding the bobbin.

* Be careful that the bobbin winding regulator

works as a switch.

7

When winding is finished, the shaft stops automatically, the bobbin winding regulator moves to right and return to the original position.

Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winding shaft and cut the thread by cutter.

* Bobbin winding will automatically stop even

while winding, when the winding speed is

reduced due to a load to the bobbin winding

motor caused by thread tangling.

Setting the bobbin

1

Put the bobbin in the bobbin case.

* Place the bobbin so that thread winds

counterclockwise.

2

Thread groove A and B by pulling the thread end.

* It will be easier to thread grooves when you

press the bobbin lightly with your finger.

B

C

A

3

Thread guide C by pulling the thread to left side.

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Setting the bobbin

1

Put the bobbin in the bobbin case.

* Place the bobbin so that thread winds

counterclockwise.

2

Thread groove A and B by pulling the thread end.

* It will be easier to thread grooves when you

press the bobbin lightly with your finger.

B

C

A

3

Thread guide C by pulling the thread to left side.

C

D

E

4

5

Thread to guide D and E leave the thread underneath. (Thread guide E first and it will thread to guide D as well.)

* When pulling bobbin thread, bobbin rotates

counterclockwise. If bobbin rotates clockwise,

put the bobbin upside down.

Cut the thread with the built-in cutter F .

F

6

Close the hook cover.

You can start to sew in this condition (without pulling up the bobbin thread), however, if you want to sew with the bobbin thread pulled out, refer to

“Pulling up the bobbin thread” in the page 22.

Needle thread preparation

Turn OFF the power switch before winding the bobbin thread.

Threading the needle thread

3

2

4

1

5

Spool cap Large spool

Note:

Make sure to push the needle to the top.

It is impossible to perform stitching if the needle is not correctly installed or a bent needle is used. Pay close attention as this will cause machine malfunction.

* Use the needle: No.11-16

and the thread: No.30-90.

* When twin needle is used,

the automatic needle

threader can not be used.

* Align the marking at the

hand wheel with the one

on the machine body.

1

Lift the presser foot lifting lever.

2

Place a thread spool to the spool pin and a spool cap onto the spool pin.

There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to thread spool to be used.

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Needle thread preparation

Attention Turn OFF the power switch before winding the bobbin thread.

Threading the needle thread

3

2

4

1

5

Spool cap Small spool

Spool cap Large spool

Note:

Make sure to push the needle to the top.

It is impossible to perform stitching if the needle is not correctly installed or a bent needle is used. Pay close attention as this will cause machine malfunction.

* Use the needle: No.11-16

and the thread: No.30-90.

* When twin needle is used,

the automatic needle

threader can not be used.

* Align the marking at the

hand wheel with the one

on the machine body.

1

Lift the presser foot lifting lever.

2

Place a thread spool to the spool pin and a spool cap onto the spool pin.

There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to thread spool to be used.

A

3

Thread to guide A .

4

Hold the thread end and thread according to the arrow marking.

* Make sure that the presser foot is raised.

Otherwise the machine is not correctly threaded.

* Check that the thread take-up

is correctly threaded.

B

5

Thread the guide B from the right-hand side.

* It is easier to thread by pulling thread towards

left back side.

Automatic needle threader

Thread cutter * Be careful that the cutter is inside.

1

Lower the presser foot.

* The automatic needle threader sometimes

fails to thread the needle when the presser

foot is raised.

2

Thread to A and cut the thread with the thread cutter.

A

Threading lever

3

Lower the threading lever until it comes to a complete stop.

* Lower the threading lever slowly.

4

Release the threading lever and the needle thread is threaded to the needle eye.

5

Pull the thread backward.

Pull out the thread from the needle eye by approx.

10 cm or 4 inches long.

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Automatic needle threader

Thread cutter * Be careful that the cutter is inside.

1

Lower the presser foot.

* The automatic needle threader sometimes

fails to thread the needle when the presser

foot is raised.

2

Thread to A and cut the thread with the thread cutter.

A

Threading lever

3

Lower the threading lever until it comes to a complete stop.

* Lower the threading lever slowly.

Pulling up the bobbin thread

Basic operation:

You can start to sew without pulling up the bobbin thread, however, if you want to sew with the bobbin thread pulled out, follow the directions below.

1

Lift the presser foot and lightly hold the end of the needle thread.

2

Turn the hand wheel towards you to move the needle up and down. Loop of bobbin thread will be pulled out when you will pull the needle thread lightly.

4

Release the threading lever and the needle thread is threaded to the needle eye.

5

Pull the thread backward.

Pull out the thread from the needle eye by approx.

10 cm or 4 inches long.

3

Pull out both needle and bobbin threads by approx. 10 cm (4 inches) long and pass them under the presser foot towards the back of the machine.

Attaching the needle

Screwdriver

Needle setscrew

Warning

Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle.

1

Removing needle

1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle

comes to the highest position and lower the presser

foot.

2. Turn the needle setscrew towards you 1-2 times and

remove the needle.

Stopper pin

2


(The needle cannot be inserted unless it is correctly positioned.)

Hold the needle with its flat part facing away from you, and insert it fully until it touches the stopper pin.

Securely tighten the needle setscrew.

Hold the needle with its flat part facing away from you

Needles to be purchased

When purchasing spare needles,

specify HA X 1 (130/705H) or

HA X 1 SP (needle for knits) .

Needle size:

The larger the number, the thicker the needle.

Checking the needle

Shank

Flat object

The flat part of the needle

Check the needle for its straightness occasionally.

Any bent needle would cause skipped stitches, thread breakage or damage to materials.

Attention:

The machine will not sew if the needle is not inserted correctly and/or a bent needle is used. It will cause damage to the machine.


Screwdriver

Needle setscrew

Warning

Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle.

1

Removing needle

1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle

comes to the highest position and lower the presser

foot.

2. Turn the needle setscrew towards you 1-2 times and

remove the needle.

Stopper pin

2


(The needle cannot be inserted unless it is correctly positioned.)

Hold the needle with its flat part facing away from you, and insert it fully until it touches the stopper pin.

Securely tighten the needle setscrew.

Hold the needle with its flat part facing away from you

Needles to be purchased

When purchasing spare needles,

specify HA X 1 (130/705H) or

HA X 1 SP (needle for knits) .

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Needle size:

The larger the number, the thicker the needle.

Checking the needle

Shank

Flat object

The flat part of the needle

Check the needle for its straightness occasionally.

Any bent needle would cause skipped stitches, thread breakage or damage to materials.

Attention:

The machine will not sew if the needle is not inserted correctly and/or a bent needle is used. It will cause damage to the machine.

Fabric, thread and needle table

Fabric Thread Needle

Light-weight materials

Medium-weight materials

Heavy-weight materials

Lawn

Georgette

Silk thread …………………………………………

Spun thread ………………………………………

No.80,90

No.80,90

Tricot

Wool and synthetic fabrics

Cotton and synthetic fabrics

Spun thread ……………………………………… No.60-90

Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.80

Spun thread …………………………………… No.60

90

Spun thread …………………………………… No.50

, 60

Light jersey

Ordinary wool and synthetic fabrics

Denim

Jersey

Coat

Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.50

Spun thread …………………………………… No.50, 60

Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.50

Spun thread …………………………………… No.50, 60

Spun thread ……………………………………… No.30-50

Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.50

Spun thread …………………………………… No.50, 60

Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.50

HA×1

No.11

Knit needle

No.11

No.11-14

No.11-14

Knit needle

No.11

No.11-14

No.14-16

Knit needle

No.11-14

No.11-14

* In general, the same thread is used for both needle and bobbin threads.

* Thin thread and needle will be used for light-weight fabrics and thick thread and needle will be used for

heavy-weight materials.

* Check that the combination of needle and thread is OK by trial sewing on the material which will be sewn.

* Knit needle is good for stretchy fabrics (such as knits) and synthetic fabrics.

* Use thread No. 30 - 90.

* When it is difficult to go over an overlapped section, guide the fabric by hand.

* When sewing decorative stitches or letters (Page 28, 30 and 32), use knit needle for better finish.

How to adjust thread tension

Needle thread

Fabric (right side)

A

Fabric (wrong side)

Bobbin thread

Well-balanced thread tension

Straight stitch: Needle and bobbin threads interlace

with each other at the middle of the

fabric thickness. ( A )

Zigzag stitch: Needle thread is pulled a little bit to the

wrong side of the fabric.

If the machine is set to “Auto”, it is suitable for most fabrics. However, adjustment may be necessary according to fabrics and sewing applications.

If the tension is not correctly set, it will cause imbalanced stitch formation, puckering, and/or thread breakage.

Thread tension adjustment dial

Weaker tension

Stronger tension

Needle thread

Fabric (right side)

Fabric (wrong side)

Bobbin thread

Needle thread

Fabric (right side)

Fabric (wrong side)

Bobbin thread

When the needle thread is too strong:

The bobbin thread will be pulled to the front side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards

"-1" to "-3".

When the needle thread is too low:

The needle thread will be pulled to the wrong side of fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards

"+1" to "+3".

In case a correct tension setting is not obtained, check thread paths for both needle and bobbin threads.

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How to adjust thread tension

Needle thread

Fabric (right side)

A

Fabric (wrong side)

Bobbin thread

Well-balanced thread tension

Straight stitch: Needle and bobbin threads interlace

with each other at the middle of the

fabric thickness. ( A )

Zigzag stitch: Needle thread is pulled a little bit to the

wrong side of the fabric.

If the machine is set to “Auto”, it is suitable for most fabrics. However, adjustment may be necessary according to fabrics and sewing applications.

If the tension is not correctly set, it will cause imbalanced stitch formation, puckering, and/or thread breakage.

Thread tension adjustment dial

Weaker tension

Stronger tension

Needle thread

Fabric (right side)

Fabric (wrong side)

Bobbin thread

Needle thread

Fabric (right side)

Fabric (wrong side)

Bobbin thread

How to adjust the presser foot pressure /

How to lower the feed dog

Presser foot pressure adjustment dial

Stronger

Weaker

How to adjust presser foot pressure

Turn the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to set the proper pressure.

When sewing in general, set the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to “5”.

When sewing on light synthetic fabrics, stretchy fabrics, appliqué which seam allowance is overlapped, etc., lower the number on the presser foot pressure adjustment dial.

(reducing the presser foot pressure)

When the needle thread is too strong:

The bobbin thread will be pulled to the front side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards

"-1" to "-3".

When the needle thread is too low:

The needle thread will be pulled to the wrong side of fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards

"+1" to "+3".

In case a correct tension setting is not obtained, check thread paths for both needle and bobbin threads.

Drop feed knob

When lowering the feed dog

When lifting the feed dog

How to lower the feed dog

Move the drop feed knob to the right-hand side, in case the feed dog is in the down position for free motion quilting, button sewing, etc.

* Move the drop feed knob to the left-hand side after sewing. The feed dog will be engaged automatically when the machine starts to sew.

F600

How to select a stitch pattern

☆ There are 225 types of stitch patterns.

☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically.

☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern.

1 Direct patterns

On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and the marking of the presser foot to be used.

Push and check the stitch pattern in this portion and select.

will be indicated on top right side of the screen.

Pattern

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Center needle position

Piecing

Refer to page

33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44

2 Other patterns

Push and choose stitch pattern type.

Select stitch pattern by number.


・ Practical patterns

Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Left needle position



Right needle position

Refer to page

33 37 38 40 39 40 41 37 52 71 -

F600









Pattern

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0


Piecing

Refer to page

33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44






Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23





27

Refer to page

33 37 38 40 39 40 41 37 52 71 -

・ Buttonhole patterns

Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Refer to page

・ Quilt patterns

Patterns for crazy quilt

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・ Decorative patterns

Refer to page

65

3 One point pattern

Push and choose

. Check the number in this portion and select.


Refer to page

Patterns for elongation

71~78, 89

Refer to page

62

4 Letters

Push and choose

. Check this portion.

Input letters by cell phone input. (Refer to page 73) will be indicated on top right side of the screen.

Refer to page

71~78

F400









Pattern

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0


Piecing

Refer to page

33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44






Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21





Refer to page

33 37 38 40 39 40 41 52 71 -

F400









Pattern

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0


Piecing

Refer to page

33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44






Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21





29

Refer to page

33 37 38 40 39 40 41 52 71 -


Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Refer to page


44


Refer to page

65


Push and choose



Refer to page


71~78, 89

Refer to page

62

4 Letters

Push and choose



Refer to page

71~78

F300









Pattern

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0


Piecing

Refer to page

33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44






Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21





Refer to page

33 37 38 40 39 40 41 52 71 -

F300









Pattern

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0


Piecing

Refer to page

33 63 37 38 64 65 39 41 37 44






Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21





31

Refer to page

33 37 38 40 39 40 41 52 71 -


Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Refer to page


44


Refer to page

65


Push and choose



Refer to page


71~78, 89

Refer to page

Refer to page

62

4 Letters

Push and choose



71~78

Straight stitch

Pattern No.

Presser foot

Direct 1

Standard presser

foot (A)

Thread tension Auto

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

Sewing start

Pull the needle and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the rear of the machine and lower the presser foot to start sewing.

This means presser foot is up.

Lower the presser foot to start sewing.

Sewing end

Stop sewing and push the thread trimming button to trim the threads.


<by thread trimming button>

Push the thread trimming button to trim the threads.

<by foot controller>

Push heel side of the foot controller to trim the threads.

* This function can be cancelled.

(Refer to page 82.)

* You can also cut the threads by the thread cutter at

the face plate cover.

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Straight stitch

Pattern No.

Presser foot

Direct 1

Standard presser

foot (A)

Thread tension Auto

Attention


Sewing start

Pull the needle and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the rear of the machine and lower the presser foot to start sewing.

This means presser foot is up.

Lower the presser foot to start sewing.

Sewing end

Stop sewing and push the thread trimming button to trim the threads.


<by thread trimming button>

Push the thread trimming button to trim the threads.

<by foot controller>

Push heel side of the foot controller to trim the threads.

* This function can be cancelled.

(Refer to page 82.)

* You can also cut the threads by the thread cutter at

the face plate cover.

When sewing the edge of thick fabrics

Turn the hand wheel and let the needle enter at the position of sewing start. Push the black button by finger and lower the presser foot. Release the finger from the black button and start sewing. When the presser foot will be on the fabric completely, the black button will be disengaged automatically.

When changing the sewing direction

Stop sewing in front of the predetermined position and then continue to sew, stitch by stitch, by using needle up/down button until the target point. Leave the needle inside the fabrics and raise the presser foot. With the needle inside the fabrics change the sewing direction, lower the presser foot and then start sewing.

Lock stitch after sewing-end

<When start/stop button is used>

After the sewing is finished, push the reverse stitch button.

While it is pressed, the machine will sew reverse and when it is released, the machine will stop sewing reverse.

*When reverse stitching, the sewing speed is slow.

<When foot controller is used>

The machine will sew reverse at almost the same speed as the normal sewing. When the reverse stitch button is released, the machine sews straight.

On center needle position basis

1 / 1 /

4

1 /

4

1

10 20

7

10

5 mm

Seam guide line on the throat plate

Align the fabric edge with a seam guide line and sew.

* Numbers on the guide line show the distance in mm and inches between the center needle position and the guide line.

Numbers, 7, 10 and 20 are millimeter.

Numbers, 1/ 4, 5/ 8 and 1 are inches.

Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming

After selecting a stitch pattern, push one time.

The machine will sew a few reverse stitches (lock stitches), trim both needle and bobbin threads and stop.

Symbol on screen:

When is pushed once again, this function will be cancelled.

Example: straight stitch

2

Fabric

3

1

After selecting a pattern, you can press

to display on the screen.

2

Place the fabric in the sewing start position and begin sewing.

The machine sews a few back stitches and continue.

3

Press the reverse stitch button.

The machine sews reverse stitches, stop sewing and trim both needle and bobbin threads automatically.

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Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming

After selecting a stitch pattern, push one time.

The machine will sew a few reverse stitches (lock stitches), trim both needle and bobbin threads and stop.

Symbol on screen:

When is pushed once again, this function will be cancelled.

Example: straight stitch

2

Fabric

3

1

After selecting a pattern, you can press

to display on the screen.

2

Place the fabric in the sewing start position and begin sewing.

The machine sews a few back stitches and continue.

How to change needle positions / How to change the stitch length

When changing the needle position of straight stitch

It is possible to change the needle position with the zigzag width adjusting dial/button.

F600 Only

Turning to the left (- side), the needle moves to the left.

Turning to the right (+ side), the needle moves to the right.

F400 / F300

Pushing "-", the needle moves to the left.

Pushing "+", the needle moves to the right.

3

Press the reverse stitch button.

The machine sews reverse stitches, stop sewing and trim both needle and bobbin threads automatically.

When changing the stitch length

It is possible to change the stitch length with the stitch length adjusting dial/button.

F600 Only

Turning to the left (- side), the displayed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly.

Turning to the right (+ side), the displayed value becomes larger and the stitch length becomes larger.

F400 / F300

Pushing "-", the displayed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly.

Pushing "+", the displayed value becomes larger and the stitch length becomes larger.

Other straight stitch patterns

Lock stitch (stay stitches)

At the sewing-end, push the reverse stitch button.

The machine will sew several stay stitches and stop.

Reinforced stretch stitch

The reinforcing stretch stitch helps reinforce seams when used for sewing of elastic fabric or the force-exerted part of fabric that is likely to fray.

Straight stitch for elastic fabric

Finished seams are elastic. This stitch system can be used for producing straight stitches on elastic fabrics such as knits and jersey.

F600 Only

Reverse straight stitch

Machine starts to sew reverse and when reverse stitch button is pushed, it sews forward.

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Other straight stitch patterns

Lock stitch (stay stitches)

At the sewing-end, push the reverse stitch button.

The machine will sew several stay stitches and stop.

Reinforced stretch stitch

The reinforcing stretch stitch helps reinforce seams when used for sewing of elastic fabric or the force-exerted part of fabric that is likely to fray.

Straight stitch for elastic fabric

Finished seams are elastic. This stitch system can be used for producing straight stitches on elastic fabrics such as knits and jersey.

F600 Only

Reverse straight stitch

Machine starts to sew reverse and when reverse stitch button is pushed, it sews forward.

Zigzag stitch

Pattern No. Direct 4

Attention


When changing the zigzag width

The zigzag width can be adjusted while sewing.

F600 Only

Turning to the left (- side), displayed value becomes smaller and the zigzag width becomes smaller accordingly.

Turning to the right (+ side), displayed value becomes larger and the zigzag width becomes larger accordingly.

F400 / F300

Pushing "-", displayed value becomes smaller and the zigzag width becomes smaller accordingly.

Pushing "+", displayed value becomes larger and the zigzag width becomes larger accordingly.

Width

When changing the stitch length

The stitch length can be adjusted while sewing.

F600 Only

Turning to the left (- side), the displyed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly.

Turning to the right (+ side), the displayed value becomes larger and the stitch length becomes larger accordingly.

Length

F400 / F300

Pushing "-", the displyed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly.

Pushing "+", the displayed value becomes larger and the stitch length becomes larger accordingly.

Overcasting stitch

・ This stitch is used to prevent the edge of fabric from fraying.

Overcasting stitch 1


Attention


Push the fabric towards the guide and sew.

If the fabric and guide are apart, it will not make a nice stitch formation. Make sure to guide the fabric along the guide and sew slowly.

* Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle

will not hit the presser foot.


Pattern No. Practical 07

Attention


This stitch is used for overcasting medium- to heavyweight materials.

Guide the fabric along the guide and sew.



Overcasting stitch

・ This stitch is used to prevent the edge of fabric from fraying.



Attention


Push the fabric towards the guide and sew.

If the fabric and guide are apart, it will not make a nice stitch formation. Make sure to guide the fabric along the guide and sew slowly.




Attention


This overcasting stitch is used for overcasting lightweight materials.




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Attention


This stitch is used for overcasting medium- to heavyweight materials.




Overcasting by 3-point zigzag


Attention


* Do not use overcasting presser foot (C).

This stitch is used to prevent the cut edge of fabric from fraying.

Keep some seam allowance and cut the sewn fabric carefully so that stitches are not cut by the scissors.

Blind stitch

Pattern No.

Pattern number

Direct 8

Practical 13 (Light-

weight material)

Practical 14

(Stretchy fabrics)

Attention


Folding fabrics

Fabric

(wrong side)

Finish line

1

Sewing overcasting stitches on the edge of fabric.

● Refer to pages 39 and 40 for overcasting stitches.

Fabric

(wrong side)

0.5 to 0.6 cm

Basting line

2

Basting.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Finish line

0.5 to 0.6 cm 3

Fold from basting line.

Leave 0.5 to 0.6 cm.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Finish line

Blind stitch

Pattern No.

Pattern number

Direct 8

Practical 13 (Light-

weight material)

Practical 14

(Stretchy fabrics)

Attention


Folding fabrics

Fabric

(wrong side)

Finish line

1

Sewing overcasting stitches on the edge of fabric.

● Refer to pages 39 and 40 for overcasting stitches.

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Fabric

(wrong side)

0.5 to 0.6 cm

Basting line

2

Basting.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Finish line

0.5 to 0.6 cm 3

Fold from basting line.

Leave 0.5 to 0.6 cm.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Finish line

Fabric

(wrong side)

Guide

Folded edge

Needle

Folded

edge Guide

4

Align the guide of the presser foot with the folded edge.

Turn the hand wheel and adjust with the zigzag width adjusting dial so that stitches reach the folded edge.

* Pay attention so that needle will not hit the

presser foot.

5

Position the folded edge against the guide and sew.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Guide

Fabric

(wrong side)

Fabric

(right side)

6

Turn over the fabric after sewing.

Finish line

When changing the needle entry point

1. If the stitches reach too far beyond the folded edge

F600 Only

Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial to the left side.

F400 / F300

Push the zigzag width adjusting button "-".

Turn the handwheel to check the needle entry point. When adjusting, make sure the needle is in the up position.

2. If the stitches fail to reach the folded edge

F600 Only

Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial to the right side.

F400 / F300

Push the zigzag width adjusting button "+".


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When changing the needle entry point

1. If the stitches reach too far beyond the folded edge

F600 Only

Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial to the left side.

F400 / F300

Push the zigzag width adjusting button "-".


2. If the stitches fail to reach the folded edge

F600 Only

Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial to the right side.

F400 / F300

Push the zigzag width adjusting button "+".


Buttonhole stitches

Pattern No.

Pattern number

Direct 0

Buttonhole 01, 02,

04~15

Attention


* The buttonhole length is automatically determined only by placing a button on the buttonhole

presser foot.

* The machine can sew buttonholes for buttons with diameters of 0.7 - 3.2 cm.

* In case of stretchy fabrics, use non-elastic interlining on the wrong side of the fabric.

* Make sure to perform test sewing to see that the machine sews buttonholes correctly.

* Buttonhole Nos. 09 - 12 are for knit fabrics and should be used with a knit needle.

0

Buttonhole type

01

Buttonhole for medium to

heavy weight materials

Standard buttonhole

Stitch length is larger.

Buttonhole for heavy weight

materials

02 Sews buttonhole double

03

04

05

06

Manual 2-step buttonhole

Use this buttonhole, when there is

an overlapped section in the fabric

or when you want to sew larger

buttonhole than 3.2cm diameter.

(Refer to page 50)

Buttonholes for women’s

blouses and children’s

clothes.

Also for light weight

materials

Keyhole buttonhole for

heavy weight materials such

as suits, jackets, coats, etc.

07 Round keyhole

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

Buttonhole for light weight knit

(also used as decorative

buttonhole)

Buttonhole for medium weight

knit (also used as decorative

buttonhole)

Buttonhole for light weight knit

Sews buttonhole double

Buttonhole for medium weight

knit

Sews double buttonhole

Decorative buttonholes

Decorative buttonhole which

look like hand-sewn

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Large and thick keyholes for

heavy weight materials

A

Button holder

B

* Check the following

points after setting the

presser foot and then

start to sew buttonholes.

Groove

Pin

1

Set the presser foot.

Push the needle up/down button to raise the needle and lift the presser foot.

Align the groove of the presser foot holder with the pin of the presser foot and lower the presser foot holder to set.

2

Set the button.

Pull the button holder toward A , place the button on the button holder, and then push the holder toward B to set the buttonhole length.

* It is impossible to set a button thicker than

4mm.

Sensor pin

Check that there is a clearance.

If there is not a clearance, the machine will not sew neat stitches.

3

Set the buttonhole sensor pin.

Insert the sensor pin into the sensor pin hole at the face plate cover.

* Insert the pin into the hole completely.

* If the machine starts to sew without inserting

the pin into the hole, the following message will

be shown on the display.

　　　　　　　　　　　 Set the sensor pin

　　　　　　　　　　　 and restart.

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A

Button holder

B

* Check the following

points after setting the

presser foot and then

start to sew buttonholes.

Groove

Pin

1

Set the presser foot.

Push the needle up/down button to raise the needle and lift the presser foot.

Align the groove of the presser foot holder with the pin of the presser foot and lower the presser foot holder to set.

2

Set the button.

Pull the button holder toward A , place the button on the button holder, and then push the holder toward B to set the buttonhole length.

* It is impossible to set a button thicker than

4mm.

Sensor pin

Check that there is a clearance.

If there is not a clearance, the machine will not sew neat stitches.

3

Set the buttonhole sensor pin.

Insert the sensor pin into the sensor pin hole at the face plate cover.

* Insert the pin into the hole completely.

* If the machine starts to sew without inserting

the pin into the hole, the following message will

be shown on the display.

　　　　　　　　　　　 Set the sensor pin

　　　　　　　　　　　 and restart.

Marking

Needle thread

Start from here

Hole on the presser foot

4

Place the fabric under the presser foot.

Raise the presser foot, pass the needle thread through the hole on the presser foot and pull it out sideways.

Place the fabric under the presser foot, align the marking with the sewing-start point. Penetrate the needle into the fabric by turning the hand wheel and lower the presser foot.

Sewing- start point

5

Start sewing.

The machine will stop automatically after sewing the buttonhole.

* If a buttonhole of the same size will be sewn

again, push the thread trimming button to trim

the threads and raise the presser foot.

Under this condition move to another point,

lower the presser foot and then start sewing.

* Do not change stitch length and/or zigzag width

during buttonholing. Otherwise this will cause

imbalanced stitches.

* If thread trimming button is pushed while

sewing buttonhole, the machine will stop and

will not complete the buttonhole.

* Depending on material to be sewn and weaving

direction of the material, there might be a slight

difference in zigzag widths between right and left

lines of buttonholes. Test sewing is recommended.

6

Unplug the sensor pin after sewing.

Stopper pin

Ripper

Eyelet punch

7

Opening the buttonhole using a ripper.

[double bartack]

Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches.

[Keyhole buttonhole]

Place a cardboard under the buttonhole and make a hole with the eyelet punch. Then pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper.

● Buttonhole clamping plate

Clamping plate

Caution

Turn off the power switch before setting the clamping plate.

It will be easier to sew buttonholes on the thin fabrics and/or near the overlapped sections, if the clamping plate is used.

1. Attach the buttonhole presser foot to

the presser foot holder, with the

clamping plate together.

2. Place the fabric between the presser

foot and the clamping plate.

* You can remove the clamping plate by holding .

6

Unplug the sensor pin after sewing.

Stopper pin

Ripper

Eyelet punch

7

Opening the buttonhole using a ripper.

[double bartack]

Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches.

[Keyhole buttonhole]

Place a cardboard under the buttonhole and make a hole with the eyelet punch. Then pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper.

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● Buttonhole clamping plate

Clamping plate

Caution

Turn off the power switch before setting the clamping plate.

It will be easier to sew buttonholes on the thin fabrics and/or near the overlapped sections, if the clamping plate is used.

1. Attach the buttonhole presser foot to

the presser foot holder, with the

clamping plate together.

2. Place the fabric between the presser

foot and the clamping plate.

* You can remove the clamping plate by holding .

Buttonhole with gimp


Hook

Attention


Buttonholes with gimp thread prevent the buttonholes from stretching and can make them more secure. Use thread such as hand-sewn buttonholes and similar for gimp thread.

Notch

1

Pass the needle thread through under the presser foot and then draw the thread to the side of the presser foot.

2

Put one end of gimp thread into the notch at the front right side of buttonhole presser foot, pull the gimp thread under the presser foot and thread it at the hook of the presser foot.

3

After threading at the hook, pull the gimp thread back under the presser foot and put it into the notch at the front left side of the presser foot firml y.

4

Bring down the needle to the sewing start point and lower the presser foot.

5

Sew the buttonhole.

6

Pull the left gimp thread to take off slack and cut excess gimp thread.

When changing the width of the buttonhole

Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial/button.

F600 Only

* The setting of the buttonhole width

and stitch length will be cancelled

when the power is shut down or

another pattern is selected.

Turn to the left Turn to the right

F400 / F300

Pushing "-" Pushing "+" narrow wide

The width becomes narrow

The width becomes wide

When changing the density of the seam

Turn the stitch length adjusting dial/button.

F600 Only


F400 / F300

Pushing "-" Pushing "+"

The stitch length becomes narrow

Narrow stitches narrow

Large stitch

The stitch length becomes larger larger

* The width of buttonhole can be changed by ( ) option. (Refer to page 80)

When changing the width of the buttonhole

Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial/button.

F600 Only

* The setting of the buttonhole width

and stitch length will be cancelled

when the power is shut down or

another pattern is selected.


F400 / F300

Pushing "-" Pushing "+" narrow wide

The width becomes narrow

The width becomes wide

When changing the density of the seam

Turn the stitch length adjusting dial/button.

F600 Only


F400 / F300

Pushing "-" Pushing "+"

The stitch length becomes narrow

Narrow stitches narrow

Large stitch

The stitch length becomes larger larger

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* The width of buttonhole can be changed by ( ) option. (Refer to page 80)

Manual 2-step buttonhole

Pattern No. Buttonhole 03

Attention


Needle thread

* Turn the “zigzag width” and “stitch length”

adjusting dials before sewing when you want to

change the buttonhole width and density of the

seam.

1

Set the manual buttonhole presser foot (I).

Hole on the presser foot sewing start point

2

Pass the needle thread through the hole of the presser foot and pull it out sideways together.

3

Bring down the needle on the sewing start point and lower the presser foot.

Necessary length


4

Push start/stop button to sew.

* At this time, if the start/stop button is pushed, the machine will stop sewing. And if the start/stop button is pushed again, then the machine will continue to sew the left side of the buttonhole.

Push the reverse stitch button when it reaches the necessary length of the left side of the buttonhole.

Sew bartack and the right side of the buttonhole, then the machine sews bartack and right side of the buttonhole.


5

Push reverse stitch button when it comes to the sewing start point.

Sewing start point

6

Sew bartack and lock stitches until the machine stops automatically.

Stopper pin

Ripper

7

Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper.

Be careful not to cut the stitches.

As the numbers of stitches of both right and left lines of buttonhole is memorized in the sewing machine, the buttonhole of the same size can be sewn.

* If you want to change the memory, select the stitch

pattern once again.

* In the case of a 2-step buttonhole, sewing

direction of the left and that of the right side is

different. Due to this and according to fabrics to

be sewn, it may be possible that the density of

each side looks different.

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Sewing start point


5

Push reverse stitch button when it comes to the sewing start point.

6

Sew bartack and lock stitches until the machine stops automatically.

Stopper pin

Ripper

7

Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper.

Be careful not to cut the stitches.

As the numbers of stitches of both right and left lines of buttonhole is memorized in the sewing machine, the buttonhole of the same size can be sewn.

* If you want to change the memory, select the stitch

pattern once again.

* In the case of a 2-step buttonhole, sewing

direction of the left and that of the right side is

different. Due to this and according to fabrics to

be sewn, it may be possible that the density of

each side looks different.

Bartacking

F600

F400 / F300

Attention


Bartacking is used to reinforce the part of the seam that is likely to ravel.

* The length of the bartack is determined by pushing the reverse stitch button, but it will automatically make

a u-turn when it reaches the maximum of 20 stitches.

* If the presser foot cannot be parallel to throat plate, use fi ller fabric or cardboard.

example of use

Trousers and skirt Bag

Pocket

1

Pass the needle thread through the presser foot.

10 cm

2

Place the fabric under the presser foot.

Fabric

Starting point

Start/stop button

3

Start sewing.

Push the start/stop button and the machine starts to sew straight stitches.

Turning point


4

When it comes to the turning point push the reverse stitch button.

The machine goes back to the starting point by sewing straight stitches and then it sews zigzag stitches to the point where the reverse stitch button is pushed.

Lock stitches

5

When the machine comes to the sewing end point, push the reverse stitch button.

The machine sews lock stitches and stops.

To sew a bartack of the same length again… when the length of the first bartack has been memorized,

● When the start/stop

button is pushed, the

machine starts to sew

and makes a u-turn

automatically at the same

point as the first bartack.

● When it comes to the

sewing end point,

push the reverse

stitch button.

* If you want to change the memorized length of the bar tack,

please select stitch pattern again.

Starting point

Turning point

Lock stitches

Start/stop button

3

Start sewing.

Push the start/stop button and the machine starts to sew straight stitches.


4

When it comes to the turning point push the reverse stitch button.

The machine goes back to the starting point by sewing straight stitches and then it sews zigzag stitches to the point where the reverse stitch button is pushed.

5

When the machine comes to the sewing end point, push the reverse stitch button.

The machine sews lock stitches and stops.

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To sew a bartack of the same length again… when the length of the first bartack has been memorized,

● When the start/stop

button is pushed, the

machine starts to sew

and makes a u-turn

automatically at the same

point as the first bartack.

● When it comes to the

sewing end point,

push the reverse

stitch button.

* If you want to change the memorized length of the bar tack,

please select stitch pattern again.

Inserting zippers


Attention


Zippers are set in two different ways: by inserting into the side seam of the garment and by centering in position.

* Make sure to use center needle position

(Stitch pattern No. Direct 1).

Preparation before attaching zipper

Runstitching ... Stitch length “Automatic”

Machine basting ...

Stitch length “4”

1

Use the standard presser foot (A) to sew.

Place the fabrics face-to-face. Check the runstitching length and the length of the zipper to be inserted.

Machine baste the zipper onto the fabrics.

Crotch end

Reverse stitch (1cm)

Fabric

(wrong side)

Machine basting = zipper opening length + 1 cm

2

Attach the zipper presser foot (B) to the machine.

When sewing the left side of the zipper, place the zipper under the right portion of the zipper presser foot. When sewing the right side of the zipper, place the zipper under the left portion of the foot.

(right) (left)

Lapped insertion

0.3 cm

1

Open the seam allowance.

Neatly open the seam allowance. Adjust the back seam allowance so that it projects 3 mm from the seam. Press with an iron to make a crease. Fit the crease along the edge of the teeth.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Teeth

Slider

1 cm

Slider

Fabric

(wrong side)

0.3 cm

2

Sew the zipper tape on the seam allowance from bottom to top.

Fitting the edge of the zipper presser foot along the edge of the zipper teeth, sew the zipper tape on the seam allowance. At the slider part of the zipper, stop the machine at 5 cm (2 inches) before the slider. Move the slider to the far side of the presser foot and sew the zipper until its top end is reached.

5 cm

Set on right

Move up the slider

Fabric (right side)

Basting stitches

3

Put the fabric over the zipper.

Baste the zipper and set it on the fabric.

* Baste the zipper tape with the fabric with hand

basting stitches.

Move the slider to the top of the zipper.

Put the fabric over the zipper and perform basting.

Fabric

(right side)

Zipper

Basting

Set on left

4

Sew reverse stitches and sew the right-hand side.

After sewing reverse stitches, set the left hand side of the zipper presser foot to the zipper teeth. Sew until

5 cm (2 inches) of the zipper end. Undo the basting stitches and move the slider to the far end of the presser foot. Then sew the rest of the way.

Reverse stitches

0.7 to 1 cm

5 cm

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Lapped insertion

0.3 cm

1

Open the seam allowance.

Neatly open the seam allowance. Adjust the back seam allowance so that it projects 3 mm from the seam. Press with an iron to make a crease. Fit the crease along the edge of the teeth.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Teeth

Slider

1 cm

Slider

Fabric

(wrong side)

0.3 cm

2

Sew the zipper tape on the seam allowance from bottom to top.

Fitting the edge of the zipper presser foot along the edge of the zipper teeth, sew the zipper tape on the seam allowance. At the slider part of the zipper, stop the machine at 5 cm (2 inches) before the slider. Move the slider to the far side of the presser foot and sew the zipper until its top end is reached.

5 cm

Set on right

Move up the slider

Fabric (right side)

Basting stitches

3

Put the fabric over the zipper.

Baste the zipper and set it on the fabric.

* Baste the zipper tape with the fabric with hand

basting stitches.

Move the slider to the top of the zipper.

Put the fabric over the zipper and perform basting.

Fabric

(right side)

Zipper

Basting

Set on left

4

Sew reverse stitches and sew the right-hand side.

After sewing reverse stitches, set the left hand side of the zipper presser foot to the zipper teeth. Sew until

5 cm (2 inches) of the zipper end. Undo the basting stitches and move the slider to the far end of the presser foot. Then sew the rest of the way.

Reverse stitches

0.7 to 1 cm

5 cm

Centered insertion

Seam line Slider

Basting

Zipper

(back)

1

Baste zipper and garment body.

Open the seam allowance. Fit the teeth of the zipper at the end of the seam line and perform basting by hand.

Pull the slider tab to the up side.

Teeth

Fabric

(wrong side)

Fabric

(wrong side)

Fabric

(right side)

Set on right

2

Sew the left part of the zipper on the seam allowance from the bottom of the opening to the top.

Sew 0.7 to 1 cm from the seam line.

0.7 to 1 cm

Reverse stitches

Zipper tape

Set on left

3

Sew the right part of the zipper.

Sew reverse stitches a few times.

Sew the other side 0.7 to 1 cm from the seam line.

0.7 to 1 cm

4

Undo only the basting stitches.

Shirring and gathering


Attention


Shirring: such as the shoulder line and waist of the skirt, on which shirring is not seen.

Gathering: such as shoulder joining and the frills of a skirt.

Gathering

F600 Only

Shirring

F600 Only

1

Change the stitch length.

Set 3.0 - 4.0 for gathering and

1.5 - 2.0 for shirring.

F400 / F300 F400 / F300

Loose 2

Loosen the needle thread tension.

3

Start sewing.

Leave about 5 cm of needle and bobbin threads both at the sewing start and at the sewing end and sew a parallel line.

4

Pull the lower thread by hand to shrink the fabrics

Shirring

Gathering

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Shirring and gathering


Attention


Shirring: such as the shoulder line and waist of the skirt, on which shirring is not seen.

Gathering: such as shoulder joining and the frills of a skirt.

Gathering

F600 Only

Shirring

F600 Only

1

Change the stitch length.

Set 3.0 - 4.0 for gathering and

1.5 - 2.0 for shirring.

F400 / F300 F400 / F300

Loose 2

Loosen the needle thread tension.

3

Start sewing.

Leave about 5 cm of needle and bobbin threads both at the sewing start and at the sewing end and sew a parallel line.

4

Pull the lower thread by hand to shrink the fabrics

Shirring

Gathering

Pintucking


Attention


Crease

This stitch is used to sew decorations on the front of blouses and/or aprons, etc.

1

Iron the creases of the pintuck.

Width of finished pintuck

2

Sew the creases one by one and avoid it stretching.

Crease

3

After sewing, turn over pintucks and iron them.

Example of use

● Blouse ● Apron

Welt seam

1.5 cm

Fabric

(wrong side)

Finish line

0.7 cm


Attention


This stitch is used for securing an edge.

1

Put the fabrics together and sew.

2

Cut half of the seam allowance.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Fabric

(wrong side)

3

Open the fabrics from the finish line and fold the seam allowance together and iron.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Fabric

(wrong side)

4

Wrap up the shorter seam allowance with the longer one and sew the edge of the crease.

Welt seam

1.5 cm

Fabric

(wrong side)

Finish line

0.7 cm


Attention


This stitch is used for securing an edge.

1

Put the fabrics together and sew.

2

Cut half of the seam allowance.

Quilt Guide

Presser foot holder

F600 / F400

How to use the quilt guide

Pattern No. Direct 1, 4

Attention


1

Insert the quilt guide into the groove of the presser foot holder.

Narrower sewing lines

Wider sewing lines

2

Sew while tracing the stitches with the tip of the quilt guide.

Distance between sewing lines can be adjusted freely.

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Fabric

(wrong side)

Fabric

(wrong side)

3

Open the fabrics from the finish line and fold the seam allowance together and iron.

Fabric

(wrong side)

Fabric

(wrong side)

4

Wrap up the shorter seam allowance with the longer one and sew the edge of the crease.

Scallop stitches

Attention

Pattern

No.

Presser

foot

One point 24, 25

One point 24 F400

F600

One point 13

Manual buttonhole

presser foot (I)

F300


This stitch is used for decorating edging on items such as table cloths, collars on blouse, etc.

1

To keep the pattern intact, leave some margin and sew on the edge of the cloth.

2

Cut the sewn fabric carefully so that stitches are not cut by the scissors.

* Adjust stitch length of the decorative stitches according to the fabric to be sewn.

Sewing on fabric too thick may cause jamming.

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Scallop stitches

Attention

Pattern

No.

Presser

foot

One point 24, 25

One point 24 F400

F600

One point 13



F300


This stitch is used for decorating edging on items such as table cloths, collars on blouse, etc.

1

To keep the pattern intact, leave some margin and sew on the edge of the cloth.


Pattern

No.

Presser

foot

Decorative 01~72





F600

F400

F300

Attention


Place the fabric under the presser foot and start.

2

Cut the sewn fabric carefully so that stitches are not cut by the scissors.

* Adjust stitch length of the decorative stitches according to the fabric to be sewn.

Sewing on fabric too thick may cause jamming.

Display of the length of one cycle

Although the length of one cycle of the decorative pattern is displayed, treat it only as a reference, as this will be changeable based on fabric and thread.

Example) ’s

5.8 mm

The length of one cycle is displayed.

Patchwork piecing


Attention


To sew pieces of cloth together is called piecing in patchwork.

When piecing, the seam allowance is usually 1/4" (6.4 mm).

1/4" (6.4 mm) 1

Cut the fabric with seam allowance.

2

Align the right end of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric and sew.

The needle will enter 1/4" (6.4 mm) from the edge of the fabric, so the seam allowance of 1/4" (6.4 mm) can be sewn.

0.0

7.0

The needle position can be adjusted between 0.0~7.0.

5.6

1/4" (6.4 mm)

When the needle position is at ‘5.6’, the needle is 1/4" (6.4 mm) from the right edge of standard presser foot (A).

* You can change the needle position as you like.

Needle position change: Refer to page 81

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Patchwork piecing


Attention


To sew pieces of cloth together is called piecing in patchwork.

When piecing, the seam allowance is usually 1/4" (6.4 mm).

1/4" (6.4 mm) 1

Cut the fabric with seam allowance.

2

Align the right end of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric and sew.

The needle will enter 1/4" (6.4 mm) from the edge of the fabric, so the seam allowance of 1/4" (6.4 mm) can be sewn.

0.0

7.0

The needle position can be adjusted between 0.0~7.0.

5.6

1/4" (6.4 mm)

When the needle position is at ‘5.6’, the needle is 1/4" (6.4 mm) from the right edge of standard presser foot (A).

* You can change the needle position as you like.

Needle position change: Refer to page 81

Applique (1)

Attention


Presser

foot



Open toe presser foot

(O)

F600 Only


The edge of the applique fabric is sewn with a compact zigzag, so it is suitable for the applique of cut fabric.

1

Cut the applique fabric at the finish line, put it on the base fabric and fix it temporarily.

It is recommended to use both-sided adhesive interlining or the similar to fix the appliqué fabric on the base fabric. Use the interlining to the edge of the appliqué fabric.

2

Turn the hand wheel towards you and start sewing along with the outer side of the applique fabric.

When you start sewing, the machine will automatically sew 3 lock stitches.

* When sewing steep angles, keep the needle inside the fabric, raise the presser foot, change sewing direction and sew slowly.

Keep the needle inside the fabric at the point of arrow and raise the presser foot.

3

At the end of sewing, push the reverse stitch button to sew lock stitches for 3~5 stitches.

* Usually center needle position is used for appliqué

stitches but right or left needle position can be used.

Changing needle position: Refer to page 81

Applique (2)

Pattern

No.

Direct 6

Quilting 01~04, 35~37

Quilting 01~04, 07, 08

F600

F400/F300

Presser

foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

Open toe presser foot (O)

F600 Only

Attention


To make the stitch unconspicuous, an applique can be sewn.

1

Cut the applique fabric with seam allowance of 3~5mm.

Seam allowance

2

Put the pattern paper onto the wrong side of the fabric and fold the seam allowance at the finish line.

Pattern paper

Basting

3

Put the applique fabric on the base fabric.

T emporarily fix it with basting stitches or glue.

4




5

Lock stitch at the end of sewing.

Push the reverse stitch button and the machine will automatically sew 3 lock stitches.

It is better to lock stitch at the outer side of the applique fabric.


stitches but right or left needle position can be used .


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Applique (2)

Pattern

No.

Direct 6

Quilting 01~04, 35~37

Quilting 01~04, 07, 08

F600

F400/F300

Presser

foot


Open toe presser foot (O)

F600 Only

Attention


To make the stitch unconspicuous, an applique can be sewn.

1

Cut the applique fabric with seam allowance of 3~5mm.

Seam allowance

2

Put the pattern paper onto the wrong side of the fabric and fold the seam allowance at the finish line.

Pattern paper

Basting

3

Put the applique fabric on the base fabric.

T emporarily fix it with basting stitches or glue.

4




5

Lock stitch at the end of sewing.

Push the reverse stitch button and the machine will automatically sew 3 lock stitches.

It is better to lock stitch at the outer side of the applique fabric.


stitches but right or left needle position can be used .


Crazy quilt

Pattern

No.

Presser

foot

Pattern number

Quilting 01~67

Quilting 01~29

Quilting 01~22

F600

F400

F300



Attention


Using a decorative stitch, this gives a decorative look to the joining of patchworks.

It is recommended to use decorative thread such as embroidery thread.

Example 1) Quilting 08

Sew patterns so that they extend over both pieces of fabric.

Example 2) Quilting 10

Sew patterns so that the presser foot holds one side of fabric.

F600 Only

Random pattern

Random stitch patterns (Quilting 18~34) are transformations of Quilting 01~17.

The width can be changed automatically by section, so that you can enjoy those patterns.

F600 Only

Stitch in ditch quilting


Presser

foot

Edge sewing

presser foot (R)

Attention


This is for quilting the edge of patchworks and appliqués.

The machine will sew the lower (thinner) side of the fabric layers. As a result, the stitches will not be noticeable and have an effect to make the design look three dimensional or emphasized.

1

Put the top layer of fabric with patchwork and/or appliqués, quilting cotton and bottom layer of fabric together by pin or basting stitches.

2

Put the guide of the presser foot along with the crease and sew.

The needle enters behind the guide, so that the edge of the crease can be sewn.

* If the desired points can not be sewn, adjust the

needle position.

Needle position change: refer to page 81

Curved concealed quilting

Use manual buttonhole presser foot (I) or the open toe presser foot (O). Sew curves by lifting the presser foot and changing the direction very often.

Also this can be done by free motion with the quilt presser foot. (Refer to page 69.)

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F600 Only

Stitch in ditch quilting


Presser

foot

Edge sewing

presser foot (R)

Attention


This is for quilting the edge of patchworks and appliqués.

The machine will sew the lower (thinner) side of the fabric layers. As a result, the stitches will not be noticeable and have an effect to make the design look three dimensional or emphasized.

1

Put the top layer of fabric with patchwork and/or appliqués, quilting cotton and bottom layer of fabric together by pin or basting stitches.

2

Put the guide of the presser foot along with the crease and sew.

The needle enters behind the guide, so that the edge of the crease can be sewn.

* If the desired points can not be sewn, adjust the

needle position.

Needle position change: refer to page 81

Curved concealed quilting

Use manual buttonhole presser foot (I) or the open toe presser foot (O). Sew curves by lifting the presser foot and changing the direction very often.

Also this can be done by free motion with the quilt presser foot. (Refer to page 69.)

F600 / F400

Quilting (straight stitch)

Pattern No. Direct 1, 4

Presser foot Walking foot (N)

Attention


Setscrew for presser foot holder

Quilting is the process of sewing the top layer of fabric, with quilting cotton in between and a bottom layer of fabric underneath.

By using the walking foot, the machine feeds both top and bottom fabrics together at the same time, so fabric shifting is eliminated.

Presser bar

Actuating lever

1

Put top layer of fabric with patchwork and/or appliqué, quilting cotton and bottom fabric together by using pin or basting stitches.

Presser foot holder

Assembling point

Needle clamp

Setscrew for presser foot

2

Assemble the walking foot.

Raise the presser bar. Loosen the setscrew for presser foot holder and remove the presser foot holder. (Refer to page 13)

Set the actuating lever on the needle clamp and insert the assembling point to the presser bar and tighten the setscrew for presser foot.

3

Place your hands to both sides of the presser foot and sew by pulling the fabrics apart.

* Sew with slow to medium sewing speed.

* To further avoid fabric shifts, set the presser foot

pressure lower.

Adjustment of presser foot pressure: Refer to page 26

* If it is necessary to sew with the same distance, use

quilt guide.

Quilt guide: Refer to page 60

F600 / F400

Quilting (free motion)


Presser bar

Presser foot holder



Presser

foot

Quilt presser foot (Q)

Attention


It is called free motion quilting when moving the fabrics freely towards any directions without using the feed dog of sewing machine.

When the feed dog is lowered (drop feed condition), it is possible to sew various curves and/or any directions by moving the fabrics by hands.

1


2

Assemble the quilt presser foot.


Set the quilting foot and tighten the setscrew for presser foot.

1 mm

Screw

3

Move the drop feed knob to the right hand side.

Feed dog is now down.

4

Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and lower the presser foot.

5

Adjust the height of presser foot according to the thickness of the fabrics by screw. When the height is 1mm from the surface of the fabrics, it will be easier to move the fabrics without interference.

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F600 / F400

Quilting (free motion)


Presser bar

Presser foot holder



Presser

foot

Quilt presser foot (Q)

Attention


It is called free motion quilting when moving the fabrics freely towards any directions without using the feed dog of sewing machine.

When the feed dog is lowered (drop feed condition), it is possible to sew various curves and/or any directions by moving the fabrics by hands.

1


2

Assemble the quilt presser foot.


Set the quilting foot and tighten the setscrew for presser foot.

1 mm

Screw

3

Move the drop feed knob to the right hand side.

Feed dog is now down.

4

Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and lower the presser foot.

5

Adjust the height of presser foot according to the thickness of the fabrics by screw. When the height is 1mm from the surface of the fabrics, it will be easier to move the fabrics without interference.

6

Use both hands to hold the fabrics and move it without letting it loose.

The target stitch length is about

1.5~2.0mm.

7

When free motion sewing is finished, move the drop feed knob back to the left side.

The feed dog will be up and engaged at the same time as the machine starts to sew.

Tips

● How to lock stitches

1. At sewing start, pull up the bobbin thread on the top layer of the fabric, hold both needle and bobbin

threads together and sew 3 stitches on the same point. After that move fabrics as you wish.

In this way, stitches on the wrong side of the fabrics look neat.

2. At sewing-end sew 3 stitches on the same point and stop.

● How to sew stitches with the same stitch length

1. When the foot controller is used, the fabrics can be guided by both hands and you can move the fabrics

freely.

2. Set the speed controller to medium or medium low first, press the foot controller completely and move

the fabrics.

-- if stitches become too large, set the speed controller to “faster”

-- if stitches become too small, set the speed controller to “slower”.

When doing the free motion with zigzag stitch, use the quilt presser foot (transparent type) which is optionally available from your dealer.

One-point stitch/sewing letters

F600

F400

F300

Pattern

No.

One point 01~38

One point 01~33

One point 01~18

Letters

Presser

foot



F600

F400

F300

Attention


Preparation before sewing

(in order to sew a pattern neatly, apply interlining and conduct a test sewing first.)

Use an iron to attach a fusible interlining to the wrong side of fabric.

Fabric

* When stitch length becomes too small, the bobbin thread will come out to the front side of fabric and/or stitches might get stuck. Therefore make sure to conduct a test sewing beforehand.

Test sewing

Pattern

No.

Practical 22

Practical 20

F600

F400 / F300

Presser

foot



Since the pattern might be deformed according to the type and thickness of fabric and fusible interlining to be used, make sure to conduct test sewing on the same fabric and interlining.

Select stitch pattern N o. 22 F600 (No .

20 F400 / F300 ) for test sewing; If the stitch pattern deforms, adjust it by the pattern adjustment dial.


Correct shape When right side is higher than left side,

When right side is lower than left side,

Turn the pattern adjustment dial to the left side.

Turn the pattern adjustment dial to the right side.

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One-point stitch/sewing letters

F600

F400

F300

Pattern

No.

One point 01~38

One point 01~33

One point 01~18

Letters

Presser

foot



F600

F400

F300

Attention


Preparation before sewing

(in order to sew a pattern neatly, apply interlining and conduct a test sewing first.)

Use an iron to attach a fusible interlining to the wrong side of fabric.

Fabric

* When stitch length becomes too small, the bobbin thread will come out to the front side of fabric and/or stitches might get stuck. Therefore make sure to conduct a test sewing beforehand.

Test sewing

Pattern

No.

Practical 22

Practical 20

F600

F400 / F300

Presser

foot



Since the pattern might be deformed according to the type and thickness of fabric and fusible interlining to be used, make sure to conduct test sewing on the same fabric and interlining.

Select stitch pattern N o. 22 F600 (No .

20 F400 / F300 ) for test sewing; If the stitch pattern deforms, adjust it by the pattern adjustment dial.


Correct shape When right side is higher than left side,

When right side is lower than left side,

Turn the pattern adjustment dial to the left side.

Turn the pattern adjustment dial to the right side.

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How to select pattern (letters)

Press

Example:

JUKI

Press

Press one time.

Press

Press and .

(Pattern No. 16)

Press twice.

Press Press twice.

Press

Select

Press three times.

F400 F300 have 3 fonts

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How to select pattern (letters)

Press

Example:

JUKI

Press

Press one time.

Press

Press and .

(Pattern No. 16)

Press twice.

Press Press twice.

Press

Select

Press three times.


Press

Press

Select

Press

Press and .

(Pattern No. 13)

When you want to change the size of pattern (letters) …..

Move the cursor to the desired pattern (letter).

You can change the height and width by:

Height: Zigzag width adjusting dial

Width: Stitch length adjusting dial

How to edit patterns (letters)

Example)

JUKI

Change to .

Press , and move the ‘_’(cursor) to the position where you wish to delete.

By pressing , the pattern on the cursor " " will be deleted.

Press

JUKI

Press

Press and .

(Pattern No. 13)


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How to edit patterns (letters)

Example)

JUKI

Change to .

Press , and move the ‘_’(cursor) to the position where you wish to delete.

By pressing , the pattern on the cursor " " will be deleted.

Press

JUKI

Press

Press and .

(Pattern No. 13)

How to stitch a pattern (letters)

Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and start.

The machine will stop automatically when sewing is finished.

Notes:

1. Note that the sewing speed varies according to

stitch patterns (letters) to be sewn.

2. If the automatic thread trimmer is used while sewing,

the machine starts to sew from the beginning.

3. In case of condensed sewing, if the stitch length is

too small, the stitches may get stuck.

Disposing thread ends of jump stitches

Get rid of unnecessary thread on the front side of fabric by scissors.


Save/call of patterns (letters)

The letters and one point patterns can be combined and saved for later use.

There are 10 folders in total for saving.

(Save) (Call)

Press

Use to select folder to save and press

Notes: means there exists already a pattern.

means empty and available for saving pattern.

Press

Press

Press to select the folder where you wish to call the desired combination.

Press

Press

Press

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Save/call of patterns (letters)

The letters and one point patterns can be combined and saved for later use.

There are 10 folders in total for saving.

(Save) (Call)

Press

Use to select folder to save and press

Notes: means there exists already a pattern.

means empty and available for saving pattern.

Press

Press

Press to select the folder where you wish to call the desired combination.

Press

Press

Press

To delete the content stored inside a folder.

Press

Use to select the target folder where content to be deleted is stored.

Press

Use to select “delete” and press

Press

Character selecting methods

No. of pressing a button

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

＠！＆ ’ （），．？－・／：；

A B C a b c

D E F d e f

G H I g h i

J K L j k l

M N O m n o

P Q R S p q r s

T U V t u v

W X Y Z w x y z

_


1

1

2

3

6

7

4

5

8

9

0


1 2 3 4 5

Immediately after selecting A

Immediately after selecting a

Immediately after selecting C

Immediately after selecting c

Immediately after selecting e

Immediately after selecting i

Immediately after selecting N

Immediately after selecting n

Immediately after selecting O

Immediately after selecting o

Immediately after selecting U

Immediately after selecting u

Other than the above letters

Ä Å Æ

à ä å

Ç Ｃ

ì

ç

ñ ｃ

Ａａ

è é ê ë ｉ

Ñ Ｎｎ

Ö Ø Ｏ

ò ö ø œ

Ü Ｕ

ù ü ｕ

Ineffective ｅｏ

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Character selecting methods


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

＠！＆ ’ （），．？－・／：；

A B C a b c

D E F d e f

G H I g h i

J K L j k l

M N O m n o

P Q R S p q r s

T U V t u v

W X Y Z w x y z

_


1

1

2

3

6

7

4

5

8

9

0


1 2 3 4 5

Immediately after selecting A

Immediately after selecting a

Immediately after selecting C

Immediately after selecting c

Immediately after selecting e

Immediately after selecting i

Immediately after selecting N

Immediately after selecting n

Immediately after selecting O

Immediately after selecting o

Immediately after selecting U

Immediately after selecting u

Other than the above letters

Ä Å Æ

à ä å

Ç Ｃ

ì

ç

ñ ｃ

Ａａ

è é ê ë ｉ

Ñ Ｎｎ

Ö Ø Ｏ

ò ö ø œ

Ü Ｕ

ù ü ｕ

Ineffective ｅｏ

Type and usage of options

1

Change of seam width of buttonhole

The seam width of buttonhole is changeable.

* It is changeable when sewing a buttonhole.

Small Standard L arge

* Default setting is “standard”.

Example) narrowing (reducing) the seam width

Seam width

< Type of options >

Changing the seam width of buttonhole

Change of needle position

Setting thread trimming foot switch

Twin needle sewing

Guide

Contrast of Liquid

Crystal Display (LCD)

Button reception buzzer volume setting

Language setting

Elongation

Press

Press Press

Press

The width is now changed.

* When opening buttonhole with a ripper, make

sure not to cut the stitches.

* The setting goes back to the default setting after

the sewing machine is turned off and on.

2

Change of needle position

Example) change the needle position of zigzag stitch to left needle position.

* Default setting is center needle position.

Press

Press

Press

Press

It is now changed to left needle position.

* In case of a combined stitch pattern, if the

needle position is changed, the needle position

of the selected patterns is all changed to the

same needle position at the same time.

However, if letter is included in the combined

stitch pattern, needle position will not be

changed.

* After a change of needle position and in the

event that other stitch pattern is selected, the

sewing machine goes back to the default setting.

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2

Change of needle position

Example) change the needle position of zigzag stitch to left needle position.

* Default setting is center needle position.

Press

Press

Press

Press

It is now changed to left needle position.

* In case of a combined stitch pattern, if the

needle position is changed, the needle position

of the selected patterns is all changed to the

same needle position at the same time.

However, if letter is included in the combined

stitch pattern, needle position will not be

changed.

* After a change of needle position and in the

event that other stitch pattern is selected, the

sewing machine goes back to the default setting.

3

Setting the thre ad trimming foot switch to OFF

In order to avoid trimming the thread by mistake while sewing, you can set the thread trimming foot switch to “off” beforehand.

Press Press

Press

Press

The thread trimming foot switch is now turned off.

* There is not a change in the display, however,

even if the foot switch is pressed, threads will

not be trimmed.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine

is turned off and on.

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Twin needle sewing

Attention


By using two needles beautiful decorative stitches can be sewn.

* When using twin needles, make sure to set twin needle

sewing in Option and perform test sewing.

* When twin needle sewing, make sure to use thread size

smaller than No. 60.

* Make sure to use a twin needle with size of 2.0 mm (included

needle: 2.0 mm).

* When twin needle sewing, the sewing speed will become

slower.

Pattern

No.

Direct 1, 4

One-point 17, 19, 20, 21,

24~31, 34~38

One-point 17, 19, 20, 21,

24~29, 31~33

One-point 9, 10, 13~17

Presser

foot

Standard presser foot (A)


2.0 mm

1

How to thread the needles

2

first.

After that,

thread paths are same up from to .

* Automatic needle threader can not be used. Thread each needle manually.

* Automatic thread trimmer can not be used in case of twin needle sewing.

Twin needle sewing

Attention


By using two needles beautiful decorative stitches can be sewn.

* When using twin needles, make sure to set twin needle

sewing in Option and perform test sewing.

* When twin needle sewing, make sure to use thread size

smaller than No. 60.

* Make sure to use a twin needle with size of 2.0 mm (included

needle: 2.0 mm).

* When twin needle sewing, the sewing speed will become

slower.

Pattern

No.

Direct 1, 4

One-point 17, 19, 20, 21,

24~31, 34~38

One-point 17, 19, 20, 21,

24~29, 31~33

One-point 9, 10, 13~17

Presser

foot

Standard presser foot (A)


2.0 mm

1

How to thread the needles

2

first.

After that,

thread paths are same up from to .

* Automatic needle threader can not be used. Thread each needle manually.

* Automatic thread trimmer can not be used in case of twin needle sewing.

Setting of twin needle sewing

* Select a stitch

pattern suitable for

twin needle sewing.

Press

Press three times.

Press

Press

Press

Symbol of twin needle sewing will be shown on the display.

* When in twin needle sewing, the stitch patterns will be

limited. In addition, the stitch length and zigzag width

will be also adjusted to suit the twin needle sewing.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

* Twin needle setting can not be done while a stitch

pattern other than those for twin needle sewing is

selected.

mark will be shown.

The twin needle setting can only be carried out

when suitable pattern is selected and center

needle position is selected at the same time.

* Maximum zigzag

width is 7.0 mm,

however, display

shows .

5.0

7.0

The sewing image

Maximum 7.0 mm

5

Guide

The guide for winding bobbin thread, setting of bobbin, threading of needle thread, changing presser foot and needle can be seen on the LCD display.

<Winding bobbin thread>

<Threading of needle thread>

Press

Press twice.

<Setting of bobbin>

Press

The page will proceed when pressing

<Changing presser foot>

<changing needle>

Press or to end the guide.

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5

Guide

The guide for winding bobbin thread, setting of bobbin, threading of needle thread, changing presser foot and needle can be seen on the LCD display.

<Winding bobbin thread>

<Threading of needle thread>

Press

6

Contrast of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The LCD contrast can be chosen from 11 levels.

Example) Reduce the contrast of display.

Press

Press three times.

Press twice.

<Setting of bobbin>

Press

The page will proceed when pressing

<Changing presser foot>

<changing needle>

Press

Press

Press

The contrast is now changed.



Press or to end the guide.

7

Button reception buzzer volume settings

The volume of buzzer can be adjusted.

Mute low loud

Example) Setting the volume to “mute”

Press Press

Press four times

Press

Press

Now the volume setting is changed and it will not produce a sound even when a button is pressed.



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7

Button reception buzzer volume settings

The volume of buzzer can be adjusted.

Mute low loud

Example) Setting the volume to “mute”

Press Press

Press four times

Press

Press

Now the volume setting is changed and it will not produce a sound even when a button is pressed.



8

Language setting

You can select language from 8 languages or pictographs.

(Default setting is English.)

English Spanish Italian French

Dutch German Russian Japanese Pictograph

Example) Change the language to Italian.

Press Press twice.

Press five times.

Press

Press

The language is now changed to Italian and all messages will be displayed in

Italian from now on.



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Elongation

Pattern No.

One-point 24~38

One-point 24~33

One-point 13~18

The length of the patterns (stitch pattern F600 No.24 ~ 38, F400 No.24 ~ 33, F300 No.13 ~ 18) can be adjusted.

↑ Adjusting range is from size 1 to size 5. (Default setting is size 3.)

Example) changing to size 5

* Select a pattern

which size can be

elongated.

Press

Press

Press

Press

↑ The size is now changed.



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9

Elongation

Pattern No.

One-point 24~38

One-point 24~33

One-point 13~18

The length of the patterns (stitch pattern F600 No.24 ~ 38, F400 No.24 ~ 33, F300 No.13 ~ 18) can be adjusted.

↑ Adjusting range is from size 1 to size 5. (Default setting is size 3.)

Example) changing to size 5

* Select a pattern

which size can be

elongated.

Press

Press

Press

Press

↑ The size is now changed.



5

6

7

8

9

10

3

4

2

1

Message catalog

Message Cause (Reason to display such messages)

A. When “start/stop”, “reverse stitch” or “thread-trimming” button

is pressed while the presser foot is raised.

B. When presser foot is raised while sewing.

A. When one of the buttonhole stitches is selected and the

buttonhole sensor pin is not connected, the machine starts to

sew.

A. When a stitch pattern other than buttonholes is selected but

the buttonhole sensor pin is connected, the machine starts to

sew.

A. When in the mode, user attempts to select stitch

patterns more than the maximum number of memory (70).

A. When in the mode and more than one stitch pattern is

selected, user attempts to move to mode and/or

.

B. When in the mode and more than one stitch pattern is

selected, user presses the button for more than two

seconds (deleting all).

C. When in the mode and more than one stitch pattern is

selected, user presses the button (calling a memory).

A. When the process of saving a pattern into folder is completed.

A. When in the option setting, settings which will be kept after

turning off the machines are changed. (Thread trimming by

foot controller, LCD contrast, buzzer volume and language

setting)

A. When the setting of the machine is changed to twin needle

sewing (option setting).

A. When in twin needle sewing, a stitch pattern other than twin

needle sewing is selected.

A. When the motor is locked, the machine stops temporarily for

safety.

Introduction of optional accessory parts

Make your home sewing more pleasant!

Please purchase the following items in the shop where you buy our products.

● Rolled hemming presser foot

Fabric edge is hemmed while rolling it under.

Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the edge of handkerchiefs.

F600 F400 F300

● Binder presser foot

It is possible to attach tapes such as bias tape into four folds.

F600 F400 F300

● Button attaching presser foot

This presser foot is used to attach buttons on garments.

F600 F400 F300

● Hemming presser foot for

zigzag

Fabric edge is hemmed by zigzag while rolling it under. Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the edge of handkerchiefs.

F600 F400 F300

● Quilt presser foot

(transparent type)

It is used for free-motion quilting. Zigzag stitch is also possible with this presser foot.

F600 F400 F300

● Quilt presser foot (open type)

It is used in free motion sewing. As the front portion is open, it is easy to see the needle entry point.

F600 F400 F300

● Cording and Embroidery

presser foot

It is used in free motion quilting and a cord can be sewn together with this presser foot.

F600 F400 F300

● Appliqué presser foot

Since the front and back of the presser foot is short, it is easy to move the materials at curve points. Also fabrics can be seen easily because it is transparent.

F600 F400 F300

● Pearl attaching presser foot

With this presser foot it is possible to attach pearls, beads and thick cord.

F600 F400 F300

● Presser foot with guide

As the presser foot has markings, which show

2 mm distance, these marking will serve as a guide.

F600 F400 F300

● Cording presser foot

(for 3 cords)

It is possible to attach 1 - 3 cords by three-point zigzag or decorative stitch.

F600 F400 F300

● Throat plate for straight stitch

Use with patchwork presser foot for better stitch quality.

F600 F400 F300

● Invisible zipper foot

As a seam does not appear on the right side of the fabric, an opening can be finished with fabric edges neatly butted.

F600 F400 F300

Introduction of optional accessory parts

Make your home sewing more pleasant!

Please purchase the following items in the shop where you buy our products.

● Rolled hemming presser foot

Fabric edge is hemmed while rolling it under.

Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the edge of handkerchiefs.

F600 F400 F300

● Binder presser foot

It is possible to attach tapes such as bias tape into four folds.

F600 F400 F300

● Button attaching presser foot

This presser foot is used to attach buttons on garments.

F600 F400 F300

● Hemming presser foot for

zigzag

Fabric edge is hemmed by zigzag while rolling it under. Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the edge of handkerchiefs.

F600 F400 F300


(transparent type)

It is used for free-motion quilting. Zigzag stitch is also possible with this presser foot.

F600 F400 F300

● Quilt presser foot (open type)

It is used in free motion sewing. As the front portion is open, it is easy to see the needle entry point.

F600 F400 F300

● Cording and Embroidery

presser foot

It is used in free motion quilting and a cord can be sewn together with this presser foot.

F600 F400 F300

● Appliqué presser foot

Since the front and back of the presser foot is short, it is easy to move the materials at curve points. Also fabrics can be seen easily because it is transparent.

F600 F400 F300

● Pearl attaching presser foot

With this presser foot it is possible to attach pearls, beads and thick cord.

F600 F400 F300

● Presser foot with guide

As the presser foot has markings, which show

2 mm distance, these marking will serve as a guide.

F600 F400 F300

● Cording presser foot

(for 3 cords)

It is possible to attach 1 - 3 cords by three-point zigzag or decorative stitch.

F600 F400 F300

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● Throat plate for straight stitch

Use with patchwork presser foot for better stitch quality.

F600 F400 F300

● Invisible zipper foot

As a seam does not appear on the right side of the fabric, an opening can be finished with fabric edges neatly butted.

F600 F400 F300

● Smooth presser foot

This presser foot is used for non-slippery materials like vinyl and satin stitches.

F400 F300

● Eyelet punch

This is to open hole at round area of keyhole buttonhole.

F400 F300

● Wide Table

For sewing large projects such as quilts, etc.

F400 F300

● Open toe presser foot

This presser foot is used for appliqué and decorative stitches. (Front part of the presser foot is open for better visibility.)

F400 F300

● Edge sewing presser foot

This presser foot is used for patchwork, sewing center line of joined materials by using the center guide of the presser foot.

F400 F300

● Walking foot

This presser foot is used for "difficult-to-feed" materials such knit, jersies, vinyl, artificial leather and leather or quilting.

F300

● Auxiliary spool pin

This spool pin is used for twin needle sewing or for bobbin thread winding.

F300


This presser foot is used for quilt stitches (free motion quilting).

F300

● Patchwork presser foot

This presser foot is used for patchwork stitches.

F300

● Quilt guide

This is a guide is to sew lines in the same distance.

F300

● Knee lifting lever

You can raise or lower presser foot by knee, without using your hand.

F300

How to install Wide Table

1

Remove auxiliary bed.

2

Open legs of Wide Table until they stop securely at the stopping position.

3

Assemble Wide Table to sewing machine body.

Attach it to free arm of sewing machine.

4

Adjust the height of legs so that the top surface of Wide Table is the same height of sewing machine body.

Attention

* Don't put any heavy materials on the Wide Table.

* Don't move sewing machine with Wide Table attached.

How to install Wide Table

1

2

Remove auxiliary bed.

Open legs of Wide Table until they stop securely at the stopping position.

3

Assemble Wide Table to sewing machine body.

Attach it to free arm of sewing machine.

4

Adjust the height of legs so that the top surface of Wide Table is the same height of sewing machine body.

Machine Maintenance

When lint and/or dirt has built up, it may cause machine failures. Therefore, clean the machine frequently.

Throat plate

Attention

Always must be disconnected plug from socket-outlet before remove throat-plate and remove bobbin-case-holder.

1

Remove the throat plate

Remove needle and presser foot and remove the needle plate by using T-shape screwdriver.

2

Remove the bobbin case holder.

Bobbin case holder

3

Remove lint and dirt.

Remove lint and dirt around the feed dog and bobbin case holder with the cleaning brush.

4

Install the bobbin case holder.

Install the bobbin case holder so that points and touch each other.

Install the throat plate.

When attaching the throat plate, align the positioning pins with holes of throat plate.

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Attention

* Don't put any heavy materials on the Wide Table.

* Don't move sewing machine with Wide Table attached.

Performance check list

If sewing difficulties occur, make sure the instructions are correctly followed.

If a problem still exists, the reminders below may help solve it.

Case

● The machine stops

sewing suddenly.

(This is in case you can

turn hand wheel by hand.)

● The machine will not

work even when started.

Cause (Reason)

● The machine sews at slow speed

continuously.

(The machine has a mechanism

to automatically cut off the power to

prevent the motor from overheating.)

● Presser foot is in up position.

Solution

● Turn off the power and wait for a

while (about 10 minutes). The

safety mechanism will be reset

and the machine will return to

normal.

● Lower the presser foot and start

to sew.

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● The machine will not work

even when start/stop

button is pressed.

(This is in case sewing

light is still on.)

● The needle hits presser foot due to an

installation of incorrect presser foot.

● The needle fell into the hook area

and tried to start.

● Use the appropriate presser foot

to the selected stitch pattern.

● Remove the needle from the

hook area.

● Needle breaks.

● Thick material is sewn with a thin

needle.

● The needle is not inserted fully.

● The needle setscrew is not securely

tightened.

● The wrong presser foot is used for a

certain pattern.

● Check the combination of fabric,

thread and needle.

● Check the installation of needle.

● Securely tighten the needle

setscrew.

● Check the combination of stitch

pattern and presser foot to be

used.

● Loud noise and/or keen

noise while sewing

● Machine fails to feed

fabrics.

● Lint or dust has accumulated in the

feed dog.


hook.

● Clean the feed dog area.

● Clean the hook area.

● The stitch length is set at “0”.

● When the stitch pattern is

reselected, the machine goes

back to the default setting.

● Set the stitch length to 3 – 5.

● Soft fabrics such as towels are being

sewn.

● The machine is set in drop feed

condition. (the drop feed knob is on

the right side)

● Set the drop feed knob to left

side.

● Needle can not be

threaded. (This is in case

needle threader will not

turn.)

● The hook of needle

threader does not go

through the needle eye.

● The needle is not in the up position.

(When needle is not in the up

position, needle threader will not turn.

This is to avoid damages to the hook.)


● Rotate the hand wheel and lift the

needle upwards.

● Check the installation of the

needle.

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Performance check list

If sewing difficulties occur, make sure the instructions are correctly followed.

If a problem still exists, the reminders below may help solve it.

Case

● The machine stops

sewing suddenly.

(This is in case you can

turn hand wheel by hand.)

● The machine will not

work even when started.

Cause (Reason)

● The machine sews at slow speed

continuously.

(The machine has a mechanism

to automatically cut off the power to

prevent the motor from overheating.)

● Presser foot is in up position.

Solution

● Turn off the power and wait for a

while (about 10 minutes). The

safety mechanism will be reset

and the machine will return to

normal.

● Lower the presser foot and start

to sew.

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● The machine will not work

even when start/stop

button is pressed.

(This is in case sewing

light is still on.)

● The needle hits presser foot due to an

installation of incorrect presser foot.

● The needle fell into the hook area

and tried to start.

● Use the appropriate presser foot

to the selected stitch pattern.

● Remove the needle from the

hook area.

● Needle breaks.

● Thick material is sewn with a thin

needle.


● The needle setscrew is not securely

tightened.

● The wrong presser foot is used for a

certain pattern.

● Check the combination of fabric,

thread and needle.

● Check the installation of needle.

● Securely tighten the needle

setscrew.

● Check the combination of stitch

pattern and presser foot to be

used.

● Loud noise and/or keen

noise while sewing

● Machine fails to feed

fabrics.


feed dog.


hook.

● Clean the feed dog area.

● Clean the hook area.

● The stitch length is set at “0”.

● When the stitch pattern is

reselected, the machine goes

back to the default setting.

● Set the stitch length to 3 – 5.

● Soft fabrics such as towels are being

sewn.

● The machine is set in drop feed

condition. (the drop feed knob is on

the right side)

● Set the drop feed knob to left

side.

● Needle can not be

threaded. (This is in case

needle threader will not

turn.)

● The hook of needle

threader does not go

through the needle eye.

● The needle is not in the up position.

(When needle is not in the up

position, needle threader will not turn.

This is to avoid damages to the hook.)


● Rotate the hand wheel and lift the

needle upwards.

● Check the installation of the

needle.

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Case Cause (Reason) Solution

● The needle threading lever

will not return to the original

position and the machine

can not turn properly.

(This is in case the hook of

needle threader remains in

the needles eye.)

● Hand wheel is turned by mistake

while the needle threading lever

is in down position. (in the process

of threading to the needle.)

● Turn hand wheel slightly away

from you. (to the opposite side

when sewing).

● The machine will not start

even when start/stop button

is pressed.

● The foot controller is plugged in.

● Thread breaks.

● Stitch is skipped.

● The machine is incorrectly threaded.

● There is knot or knurl on the

thread.

● The setting of manual thread

tension is incorrect.

● The needle is bent or the tip of

needle is broken.

● The needle is installed incorrectly.

● Threading of bobbin thread is not

correct.

● The bobbin can not turn smoothly

inside the hook holder.

● The needle size does not match

the thread.

● Thread take-up is not threaded.

● Start/stop button can function

when foot controller is removed.

● Rethread the machine correctly.

● Remove knot or knurl from

thread.

● Adjust thread tension manually

according to fabrics and thread

to be used.

● Change needle.

● Install needle correctly.

● Check the correct way of setting

bobbin thread.

● Check the correct way of

winding bobbin thread.

● Check the combination of thread

and needle.


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● Thread tension is not good. ● The needle thread is threaded in

● Puckering occurs.

● sign is shown on the

LCD display.

correctly.

● The bobbin thread is threaded

incorrectly.

● The direction of spool cap doesn’t

match the spool.

● The stitch length is too large on

light-weight fabrics.

● The needle tip is broken.

● Safety mechanism works when

machine stops due to motor lock.


● Check the correct way of setting

bobbin thread.

● Attach the spool cap in a correct

direction.

● Make the stitch length smaller

(shorter).

● Change needle.

● The safety mechanism will be

reset in a short while (about 10

minute) and the machine will

return to normal. (At this time, the

start/stop button will not light up.)

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List of stitch patterns

Patterns for crazy quilt

F600


97

Patterns for crazy quilt

Pattern for elongation

One-point

Letters/numbers/signs

F400


99

F400


One-point



F300


101

F300



One-point


Specification list

Item

Body size

Body size with hard case

Weight (Weight with hard case)

Specification

44.5 (W) X 29.1 (H) X 21.0 (D) cm

51.0 (W) X 30.5 (H) X 25.7 (D) cm

9.8 KGS / 21.6 LBS

8-2-1,KOKURYO-CHO,

CHOFU-SHI, TOKYO 182-8655, JAPAN

PHONE : 03(3480)2458

FAX : 03(3480)5037

Copyright C 2009 JUKI CORPORATION

All rights reserved throughout the world.

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Specification list

Item

Body size

Body size with hard case

Weight (Weight with hard case)

Specification

44.5 (W) X 29.1 (H) X 21.0 (D) cm

51.0 (W) X 30.5 (H) X 25.7 (D) cm

9.8 KGS / 21.6 LBS

8-2-1,KOKURYO-CHO,

CHOFU-SHI, TOKYO 182-8655, JAPAN

PHONE : 03(3480)2458

FAX : 03(3480)5037

Copyright C 2009 JUKI CORPORATION


F6 000209

2-11-1, Tsurumaki,

Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8551, JAPAN

PHONE : (81)42-357-2341

FAX : (81)42-357-2379

Copyright © 2009-2012 JUKI CORPORATION.


Reservados todos los derechos en todo el mundo.

Tous les droits sont réservés à travers le monde.

Tutti i diritti riservati in ogni paese del mondo.

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