User manual TOYOTA QUILT 50

[. . . ] Nameplate When calling for service, please notice the MODEL or TYPE that is described on the back of your sewing machine. When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. [. . . ] drop Feed Lever a is inside the shuttle cover. To lower the feed teeth, push the lever forward, then to the left. To release drop feed lever, push the lever to the right, and the feed teeth will return to their postion. (When the machine is equipped with presser foot pressure) Presser foot pressure adjustment knob (fig A) The presser foot pressure is adjusted by turning the dial at the top of the machine. When sewing normal or heavy fabric : Turn the dial to 3. Thick fabric sewing (Particularly Denim) When sewing thick fabric or the thick part of the fabric as shown in (fig B), it is important to sew slowly and use the proper needle size (refer page 63). Especially, at the points that the thickness changes (fig B-), sew slowly by rotating the handwheel by hand. This will prevent needle breaking and deflecting. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. Better looking zigzag stitches require less upper tension than straight stitching. Follow the steps as you did in straight stitching. Stretch Stitching The following stitches shown (fig B) can be used with stretch and knit fabrics. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. For neater finish, it is preferable to pin and press the hem before sewing. Sew on the fold, so that straight stitches are made on the hem edge, and the zigzag just catches only one or two threads of fold. Use zigzag sewing foot or option foot (blind stitch foot). Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. Set the seam allowance under the presser foot with the edge of fabric in the line with side of the presser foot. (fig F) NOTE For thick fabric (particularly denim), use wide zigzag stitch, for light fabric, use narrow zigzag stitch. Use zigzag sewing foot or option foot (overcasting foot). Overcasting For thick and elastic material, or very fine material: Overcasting prevents edge of fabric from fraying. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. [. . . ] Open shuttle cover and turn latches of shuttle outwards. Clean shuttle race with a cleaning brush and soft cloth. Disconnect power supply before carrying out maintenance. Apply a drop of oil to part of shuttle where friction occures. [. . . ]