OWNER'S MANUAL 200 c SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser foot This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: · · A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children or infirm person. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Never operate this sewing machine 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 sewing machine to the nearest authorised dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. Do not use bent needles. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. Switch the sewing machine off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not use outdoors. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE............................................................................................................ 6 BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE .......................................................................................................................... 7 LCD SCREEN .................................................................................................................................................... 9 PATTERN CHART ........................................................................................................................................... 10 ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................... 11 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE .......................................................................... 12 START SEWING .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Speed adjustment lever .................................................................................................................................... 13 Foot control ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 REPLACING THE NEEDLE............................................................................................................................. 14 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT................................................................................................................. 14 ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ................................................................................................... 15 MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD ...................................................................................................... 15 TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART ............................................................................................................... 16 WINDING THE BOBBIN .................................................................................................................................. 17 INSERTING THE BOBBIN............................................................................................................................... 19 THREADING THE UPPER THREAD............................................................................................................... 20 USING THE NEEDLE THREADER ................................................................................................................. 22 TOP THREAD TENSION ................................................................................................................................. 23 BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD .......................................................................................................... 24 CUTTING THE THREAD ................................................................................................................................. 24 PRESSER FOOT LIFT ..................................................................................................................................... 25 RAISE OR LOWER THE FEED DOGS ........................................................................................................... 25 OPERATION BUTTONS .................................................................................................................................. 26 Reverse button ................................................................................................................................................. 26 Auto-lock button .............................................................................................................................................. 27 Needle up/down button .................................................................................................................................... 27 FUNCTION BUTTONS..................................................................................................................................... 28 Stitch width button ............................................................................................................................................ 28 Stitch length button ........................................................................................................................................... 29 MODE selection button .................................................................................................................................... 29 Pattern mirroring button .................................................................................................................................... 30 MEMORY BUTTONS ....................................................................................................................................... 31 Memory button ................................................................................................................................................. 31 Clear button ...................................................................................................................................................... 31 Arrow button ..................................................................................................................................................... 31 SELECTION BUTTONS................................................................................................................................... 32 Direct pattern selection buttons ........................................................................................................................ 32 Number buttons ................................................................................................................................................ 32 USEFUL SKILLS ............................................................................................................................................. 33 Sewing corners ................................................................................................................................................. 33 Reverse ............................................................................................................................................................ 33 Free arm ........................................................................................................................................................... 33 Sewing on heavy fabric .................................................................................................................................... 34 STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION .......................................................................................... 35 Changing the needle position ........................................................................................................................... 35 Changing the stitch length ................................................................................................................................ 35 ZIGZAG STITCHES ......................................................................................................................................... 35 Adjusting the stitch length ................................................................................................................................ 35 4 Adjusting the stitch width .................................................................................................................................. 35 STRETCH STITCHES ...................................................................................................................................... 36 OVERCASTING STITCHES ............................................................................................................................ 37 Using the overcasting foot ................................................................................................................................ 37 Using the standard foot .................................................................................................................................... 37 BLINDHEM....................................................................................................................................................... 38 BUTTON SEWING ........................................................................................................................................... 39 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ............................................................................................................................ 40 Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics ............................................................................................................. 43 BAR TACK STITCH ......................................................................................................................................... 44 EYELET STITCH.............................................................................................................................................. 45 DARNING STITCH ........................................................................................................................................... 46 ZIPPER INSERTION ........................................................................................................................................ 48 QUILTING......................................................................................................................................................... 49 SCALLOP EDGES ........................................................................................................................................... 49 FREE-MOTION, DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING .......................................................... 50 Darning ............................................................................................................................................................. 50 Embroidery ....................................................................................................................................................... 51 Monogramming .. ...