Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ECO26A Toyota
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SP200 Series Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the • instructions. Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference. • If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give • them this instruction manual.
1 2 3 4 5 2 Contents Before use (Be sure to read this section bef ore use) Important safety instructions • ............................................. 3 How to change the power plug • ......................................... 5 Part names • ..
1 1 3 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) 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.
4 Before using the sewing machine make sure that the presser foot holder clamp screw, needle clamp screw and needle plate screw are rmly tightened, and that the presser foot is properly set in the presser foot holder. Not doing so could cause an injury .
1 5 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) Do not drop or insert any foreign objects into any openings such as opening space when you remove the face cover and / or the outer casing space of bobbin case. Doing so could cause an injury or damages to the machine.
6 Part names Thread guide Presser foot pressure adjustment knob Equipped only * with model XXX34C/SuperJ34 T ake-up lever Needle threader Extension table (Accessory Box) Bobbin case cover Bobbin case .
1 7 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) Thread winder guide Handwheel Main power switch T erminal box Thread cutter Buttonhole adjustment screw Presser foot lever Hollow for carrying .
8 Part names and their functions The various parts of the sewing machine have the functions described below . Extension table (Accessory Box) Presser foot lever When sewing, lower the presser foot lever to lower the • presser foot. (Position 1 ) When inserting fabric, lift up the presser foot lever to raise • the presser foot.
1 9 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) Reverse sewing lever Handwheel Use the handwheel to manually raise and lower the needle. • Note: Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the direction of the arrow). If the handwheel is turned in the opposite direction, the thread may become tangled.
10 Quick adviser The quick adviser (under the lid on the sewing machine) provides various descriptions such as basic machine operations. Accessing the quick adviser z Quick adviser (Stored inside) For model XXX26C/XXX34C For model SuperJ26/34 Pull the top of the lid towards yourself to open it.
2 11 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) How to operate foot controller Operation Be sure to use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine before connecting the foot controller . Not doing so could cause an injury . 1 2 Press the “ ” side of the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine.
2 12 1 Sewing preparations Connecting the power Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric shock. Hold the power plug, to remove or insert into the power outlet. Not doing so could damage the cord and cause an electric shock, fire or injury .
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14 Winding the lower thread 1 2 Turn off the sewing machine. Pull up the spool pin. Position the spool of thread and the spool cap on to the spool pin. 9 10 Return the thread 1 winding spindle by sliding it in the direction of the arrow . Note If the thread winding spindle is not returned, the needle does not move and sewing is not possible.
2 15 Sewing preparations Pull the thread from the thread spool, and then hold it with one hand while passing it around the thread guide with the other hand, as shown. Pass the thread end through the hole in the bobbin as shown. Place the bobbin on the thread winding spindle so the groove aligns with the shaft projection.
16 2 Threading the lower thread Open the bobbin case cover , and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. If the bobbin is incorrectly inserted into the bobbin case, the stitching will not be sewn correctly . 1 Turn off the sewing machine. Pull the bobbin case cover towards yourself.
2 17 Sewing preparations Pass the thread through A , then B , and then pull the thread to the rear, as shown below. Pull out about 15 cm of thread to the rear. 6 Fit the projections on the bobbin case cover into the race retainer grooves, and then push the bobbin case cover closed.
18 Threading the upper thread 1 2 7 8 9 Turn off the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. Pass the thread through the needle thread guide. The thread can easily be passed through the needle thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown.
2 19 Sewing preparations 6 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the take-up lever. Pull up the spool pin. Position the spool of thread and the spool cap on to the spool pin. Pull the thread from 1 the thread spool, and hold it with one hand.
20 Using the needle threader Before using the needle threader , use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury . Caution Use sewing machine needles No. 1 1/75 to 16/100 with the needle threader . * (Needle No 14/90 is included when the sewing machine is purchased.
2 21 Sewing preparations Using the needle threader z 1 2 While fully lowering the needle threader lever, hook th e thread on the guide as shown in the diagram. Fully turn the needle threader lever to the rear, and pull the thread through the needle threader slot.
22 Pulling up the lower thread 1 2 Raise the presser foot lever. Loosely hold the upper thread with your left hand, and then turn the handwheel towards yourself one full turn.
2 23 Sewing preparations Application of each stitch pattern Before turning the pattern selection dial, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury . Caution Pattern selection dial No. Application Stitch length dial (recommended setting) Presser foot Buttonhole 0 - 4 (0.
24 Caution Pattern selection dial No. Application Stitch length dial (recommended setting) Presser foot A Reinforced straight stitch (left side) Zigzag sewing foot B Reinforced straight stitch (center) C Decorative stitch Double overlock D Decorative stitch E Decorative stitch F Decorative stitch Pattern selection dial No.
2 25 Sewing preparations Do not turn the pattern selection dial while the needle is lowered. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury . Caution When sewing patterns L to S Stitches L through S can be sewn only with model XXX34C/SuperJ34.
26 2 Changing the presser foot Removal z 1 Press the presser foot holder lever in the direction of the arrow to release the presser foot. Raise the presser foot lever. Presser foot holder lever Presser foot Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle.
2 27 Sewing preparations Installation z 1 Position the presser foot pin directly below the groove in the presser foot holder. 2 Lower the presser foot lever to secure the presser foot. 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.
28 2 Changing the needle 1 Correct needle selection z If a faulty needle is used, not only could it impair the sewing performance, but it could also damage the needle plate or hook, or break the needle. Good needle Incorrect stitching or thread breaking, try replacing the * needle.
2 29 Sewing preparations Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension The quality of the sewing finish will improve if the needle and thread are changed to match the type of fabric. Follow the directions in the table below .
3 30 1 5 6 Sewing Straight stitching and reverse sewing Straight stitch z 1 2 Position the fabric and lower the presser foot lever. Step on the foot controller to begin sewing. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern.
31 3 Sewing Thread cutter z 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.
32 Sewing thick fabric z When sewing over thick fabric, the presser foot may tilt and be unable to feed through the fabric. Fabric or thick paper Sewing fabric Sewing thin fabric z Sewing hard-to-feed fabric z When sewing thin fabric, sometimes fabric puckers or is not fed correctly .
33 3 Sewing Sewing tube-shaped fabrics z 1 1 Pull out the extension table (accessory box) in the direction of the arrow. 1 2 Sew tube-shaped fabrics such as trousers or sleeves, by pulling them over the machine free arm as shown in the diragram.
34 1 1 2 Zigzag sewing There are various zigzag applications, such as applique and overcasting. 1 Position the fabric and lower the presser foot. Step on the foot controller to begin sewing. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern.
35 3 Sewing Adjusting thread tension Adjustment method for upper thread tension z Upper thread is tight Wrong side Right side Upper thread is loose Upper thread is loose Upper thread is tight Upper thread is tight • Upper thread is loose • Lower the upper thread tension.
36 1 12 34 Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole sewing to match the size of the button is possible. For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is recommended to use a stabilizer for a better buttonhole finish.
37 3 Sewing 7 6 Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “4”, and sew 5 to 6 bar-tack stitches. Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “1”, sew the left side and stop at the line marked on the fabric.
38 8 Use the buttonhole cutter to cut the center, making sure not to cut the stitches. Note: If a marking pin is put in the bar- tack area it helps to prevent cutting the bar-tack with the buttonhole cutter . Use the buttonhole adjustment • screw to adjust the balance between the stitches (rear side).
39 3 Sewing 1 Overcasting This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the edge of the fabric. 8 8 2 2 Change to the zigzag sewing foot or the overcasting foot. Set the stitch length dial between “1” and “4”. Note: Select pattern No.10 when sewing thin fabric.
40 1 6 Zipper insertion Sewing the left side of the zipper z 8 2 8 Position the fabric so that the zipper is on the right side of the presser foot. Zipper Set the right side pin of the zipper foot to the presser foot holder.
41 3 Sewing 9 8 Sew until just before the presser foot makes contact with the slider, and then stop the sewing machine. 6 8 7 8 Sewing the right side of the zipper z Release the presser foot and set to the left side pin. Sew the right side of the zipper using the same procedures as for the left side.
42 1 2 At the tacking or the crease that was ironed, fold back the fabric so that wrong side faces upward. Sew overcasting along the edge of the fabric, and then fold the fabric as shown. T ack or iron a crease 6 to 8 mm from the edge of the fabric. * Blind hem stitching In this sewing method the stitch cannot be seen on the front of the fabric.
43 3 Sewing 6 6 7 Lower the presser foot, and start sewing. The part of the stitch that catches the fold will be visible from the right side of the fabric. Sew evenly so that the stitching is not too large or too small. Lower the presser foot, adjust the screw so that the fold aligns with the guide, and then sew with the fold against the guide.
4 44 Maintenance Feed dog and hook maintenance If the sewing machine makes a loud noise or rotates slowly , there could be thread waste or dust in the hook or feed dog.
45 4 Maintenance Remove any lint or dust from the feed dog and hook, and then wipe them with a soft cloth. A vacuum cleaner can be used to remove lint and dust. Pull out the bobbin case in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Note: Do not pull with excessive force, otherwise the bobbin case may be scratched.
46 Right side of bobbin case z Attaching the Bobbin Case 1 Position the bobbin case so that part a on the bobbin case is below part b on the sewing machine. 2 With the bobbin case tilted to the left, insert the left side of the bobbin case into the hook, as shown.
47 4 Maintenance Attach the needle plate with red mark a on the bobbin case positioned as shown in the diagram. 6 Tighten the needle plate screws. 1 Attach the presser foot and insert the 2 needle. Check that the needle correctly enters the 3 hole in the needle plate.
48 Changing light bulb 8 1 Loosen the screw with a + screw driver of your own, and take off the face cover in the direction of the arrow. 8 2 Turn the light bulb counterclockwise as the arrow in the diagram and remove. Turn the new light bulb clockwise to install.
49 4 Maintenance Servicing double-insulated products (230V -240V) In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means are provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product.
50 T roubleshooting What is the problem? Check the following possibilities before contacting the service center for repair . T rouble Cause Countermeasure Page Machine does not work The power plug is .
51 4 Maintenance T rouble Cause Countermeasure Page Fabric not feeding through the machine The feed dog is dirty Remove any lint and fluff from the feed dog 44 Pattern selection dial set to a buttonhole number – “2” or “4”.
52 If the above treatments do not solve the problem, contact the service center as described in your warranty . When calling for service, please note the MODEL and SERIES that are inscribed on the back of your sewing machine.
5 53 Others Recycling We are committed to the protection of the environment. W e strive to minimize the environmental impact of our pro ducts by continuously improving product design and our manufacturing methods. At end of life please dispose of this product in an environmentally responsible way .
54 Specications SP200 Series Model XXX26C/XXX34C SuperJ26/34 Hook type Horizontal Needle Home-use sewing machine needle (HA-1) Bobbin TOYOT A-exclusive plastic bobbin Maximum stitch length 4 mm Maximum stitch width 5 mm Straight stitch needle position Center needle position, left needle position Sewing machine weight (main unit) 5.
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