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List of Contents
Machine Basics
Sewing
General Information
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Principle Parts of the Machine..............................................................................................................................................2/3
Connecting Machine to Power Source ....................................................................................................................................4
Two Step Presser Foot Lifter ...................................................................................................................................................5
Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................................6
Winding the Bobbin .................................................................................................................................................................7
Inserting the Bobbin ................................................................................................................................................................8
Threading the Upper Thread ...................................................................................................................................................9
Raising the Bobbin Thread ....................................................................................................................................................10
How to Choose Your Pattern .................................................................................................................................................12
Stitch Length Dial (Model 1409
) ....................................................................................................................................13
Sewing Straight Stitch ...........................................................................................................................................................14
Reverse Sewing/
.....................................................................................................15
Blind Hem ..............................................................................................................................................................................16
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Installing the Removable Extension Table.............................................................................................................................21
Attaching the Presser Foot Shank.........................................................................................................................................22
Needle/Fabric/Thread Chart ..................................................................................................................................................23
Darning Plate.........................................................................................................................................................................24
Inserting & Changing Needle ................................................................................................................................................25
Changing the Bulb .................................................................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................................................................................27
Thread Tension ......................................................................................................................................................................11
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Removing the Work/Cutting the Thread
Sew 4-step Buttonholes
Sewing on Buttons (Model 1408 only)
Sewing on Buttons (Model 1409 only)...................................................................................................................................19
Free Motion Darning, Stippling ..............................................................................................................................................20
Threading the Machine