User manual TOYOTA K747

[. . . ] 26 Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension. 51 2 1 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) 1 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) Important safety instructions These safety instructions are designed to prevent danger or damage arising from the incorrect operation of the machine. Read carefully and always follow the instructions. Explanation of “ Warning” and “ Caution” Warning Caution Symbol explanation An incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury. [. . . ] Zz Removal 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Note: Never turn in the wrong direction. Handwheel Presser foot lever Press the presser foot holder lever in the direction of the arrow to release the presser foot. Presser foot holder lever Presser foot 24 zz Installation 1 Position the presser foot pin directly below the groove in the presser foot holder. Presser foot holder 2 Groove Sewing preparations Presser foot pin 2 Lower the presser foot lever to secure the presser foot. Presser foot lever Tip In order to avoid losing the presser foot, we recommend storing the machine when it is not being used with the needle and the presser foot lowered. 25 Changing the needle Caution Before changing the needle, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Be sure to dispose of them in a safe place away from children. 1 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the point of the needle higher than the needle plate. Hold the needle in one hand, loosen the needle clamp screw with the screw driver for the needle plate, and remove the needle. 28 zz Thread cutter „„For model XXX15C Line up the two threads, and cut them with the thread cutter on the presser bar. Thread cutter „„For model SuperJ15 Line up the two threads, and cut them with the thread cutter on the face cover. 3 Thread cutter Sewing zz Reverse sewing Reverse sewing is performed at the beginning and the end of sewing to prevent the thread from unraveling. Reverse sewing is performed while pressing down the reverse sewing lever. € Stitch 1 cm from the edge of the fabric to prevent unraveling at the start of sewing. • Sew 3 to 4 reverse stitches at the end of sewing. Note: Remove your finger from the reverse sewing lever to return to forward direction sewing. Reverse sewing lever 29 zz Sewing thick fabric When sewing over thick fabric, the presser foot may tilt and be unable to feed through the fabric. Place fabric or thick paper of the same thickness as the fabric you wish to sew under the presser foot. Fabric or thick paper Sewing fabric zz Sewing thin fabric When sewing thin fabric, sometimes fabric puckers or is not fed correctly. At that time, sewing is easier if tissue paper is placed under the fabric. [. . . ] Turn the new light bulb clockwise to install. Note: Use a light bulb with a maximum power of 15 W. Always reinstall the face cover after replacing the light bulb. 46 Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V) In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. [. . . ]