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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Name of Parts ................................................................ 2

Standard Accessories and Storage ................................ 3

Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing .........................  4

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting to the Power Supply .................................... 5

Selecting Language ....................................................... 5

Controlling Sewing Speed .............................................. 6

Up/Down Needle Button ................................................. 6

Reverse Stitch Button .................................................... 6

Dropping the Feed Dog .................................................. 6

Adjusting the Foot Pressure ........................................... 7

Changing the Presser Foot ............................................ 7

Detaching and Attaching the&Noot Holder ...................... 7

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ......................... 8

Balancing Thread Tension .............................................. 8

Changing the Needle ..................................................... 9

Selecting Threads and Needles ..................................... 9

Winding the Bobbin ................................................. 10-11

Removing the bobbin .......................................... 10

Winding the bobbin ............................................. 10

Inserting the bobbin ............................................ 11

Threading the Machine ................................................ 12

Threading the needle thread ............................... 12

Automatic Needle Threader ......................................... 13

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread .......................................... 14

Pattern Selector Dial .................................................... 15

Stitch Width Lever ........................................................ 16

Stitch Length Lever ...................................................... 16

UTILITY STITCHES

Straight Stitch .......................................................... 17-18

Starting to sew .................................................... 17

Changing sewing direction .................................. 17

Fastening the seam/Thread cutter ...................... 17

Using the seam guide lines ................................. 18

Straight Stretch Stitch .................................................. 19

Stretch Stitch ................................................................ 19

Basic Zigzag Stitch ....................................................... 20

Overcasting .................................................................. 20

Overedge Stitch ........................................................... 21

Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch) ............................. 21

Sewing on Buttons ....................................................... 22

Automatic Buttonhole .............................................. 23-25

Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 26

Zipper Application .................................................... 27-29

Rolled Hem .................................................................. 30

Blind Hem Stitch ........................................................... 31

SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE
STITCHES

Box Stitch ..................................................................... 32

Two-point Box Stitch .................................................... 32

Appliqué ....................................................................... 33

Quilting ......................................................................... 33

Pin Tucking ................................................................... 34

Patchwork .................................................................... 34

Shell Tucking ................................................................ 35

Fagoting ....................................................................... 35

Smocking ..................................................................... 36

Scallop Stitch ............................................................... 36

Decorative Satin Stitches ............................................. 37

Decorative Stretch Stitches .......................................... 37

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance .................................. 38

CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb .............................................. 38

Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog ............................ 39

Replacing Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate ................. 39

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 40

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Summary of Contents for OC 6125

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONBOOK...

Page 2: ...er or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot con...

Page 3: ...lector Dial 15 Stitch Width Lever 16 Stitch Length Lever 16 UTILITY STITCHES Straight Stitch 17 18 Starting to sew 17 Changing sewing direction 17 Fastening the seam Thread cutter 17 Using the seam gu...

Page 4: ...Hook cover Hook cover release button Drop feed lever Buttonhole pitch balance adjuster Up Down needle button Reverse stitch button Foot holder Presser foot Needle cramp screw Needle Carrying handle H...

Page 5: ...age box to the left by pulling a dimple on the back with finger tips Accessory storage box E Zipper foot L Quilting bar Set of needles Screwdriver Bobbins Seam ripper Buttonhole opener Lint brush Addi...

Page 6: ...Free arm sewing The free arm is useful for stitching sleeves waist bands pant legs or any tubular garment also for darning socks or mending knees elbows and children s wear To attach Slide the extens...

Page 7: ...ider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fi...

Page 8: ...foot control The harder you depress the foot control the faster the machine runs Up Down Needle Button Press this button to bring the needle up or down The machine will stop with the needle up or dow...

Page 9: ...1 when sewing the extra fine fabrics 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 3 1 A B Changing the Presser Foot 1 To snap off Raise the needle and presser foot Press the lever on the back of the foot holder and the foot...

Page 10: ...sewing materials layers of fabric and other sewing conditions 1 Thread tension dial 2 Setting mark 3 Needle thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 Right side of the fabric 6 Wrong side of the fabric 1 Correct tensi...

Page 11: ...Threads and Needles For general sewing use needle size 11 75 or 14 90 A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so the fabric will no be marred Heavy fabrics require a nee...

Page 12: ...winder thread guide 4 Bobbin winder spindle 3 Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right With the free end of the thread held in your hand depress the foot control Stop the machine when the bobbin h...

Page 13: ...Guide the thread into the notch A on the front side of the bobbin holder Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades 1 Notch A 3 Continue to draw the thread lightly until...

Page 14: ...ur right hand 1 Upper thread guide A 2 Upper thread guide B 2 Draw the end of the thread down around the thread guide plate and draw it up 3 Thread guide plate 3 Firmly draw up the thread up to the ta...

Page 15: ...ead down around the threader guide and under the hook 2 Hook 3 Threader guide 3 Release the threader knob slowly while holding the thread end with your hand A loop of the thread is pulled up through t...

Page 16: ...thread with your fingers 1 Needle thread 2 Turn the handwheel one complete turn toward you and raise the needle to its highest position Pull the needle thread to pick up a loop of the bobbin thread 2...

Page 17: ...ed on the LCD screen The pattern indication scrolls to the left to display the recommended foot then return to the initial display NOTE Raise the needle above the fabric when turning the pattern selec...

Page 18: ...le drop position When one of the straight stitches patterns 2 23 and 24 is selected you can move the needle between center and left needle positions 3 Hole on the needle plate Stitch Length Lever Slid...

Page 19: ...verse stitch button Changing sewing direction Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabrics by pressing the Up Down needle button Raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needl...

Page 20: ...nd hook cover help you to measure seam allowance Note The number indicates the distance from the center needle position Number 10 20 30 40 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 2 Distance 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 3 1 9 2 5 3 8 cm 1...

Page 21: ...needed Use this stitch when constructing items requiring extra strength such as backpacks pant legs etc As the fabric moves back and forth guide the fabric carefully to keep the seam straight Stretch...

Page 22: ...stitch NOTE Use an interface when sewing on the stretch fabric such as knit jersey or tricot Overcasting Machine setting 1 Pattern 3 2 Foot C Overcasting foot 3 Thread tension Auto 4 Stitch width 5 6...

Page 23: ...the foot This stitch overcast and seam the raw edge at the same time it prevents fraying 1 Guide 2 Edge of the fabric Multiple Zigzag Stitch Tricot Stitch Machine setting 1 Pattern 5 2 Foot A Zigzag...

Page 24: ...if the needle enters both left and right holes of button 4 Depress the foot control to sew 10 stitches and stop the machine 5 Raise the foot and draw out the fabric and cut the threads leaving 20 cm 8...

Page 25: ...e the needle and foot Place the automatic buttonhole foot with its pin just under the groove of the foot holder Lower the presser bar to attach the automatic buttonhole foot 1 Groove 2 Pin 2 Pull the...

Page 26: ...nhole is completed 6 Raise the foot and cut the both needle and bobbin threads leaving 10 cm 4 thread ends Pull the bobbin thread to draw the needle thread to the wrong side of the fabric and tie them...

Page 27: ...toward 0 for denser stitches 1 Stitch length lever To adjust the stitch balance of the buttonhole If the stitches on each side are not balanced adjust it by the buttonhole pitch balance adjuster 1 Mo...

Page 28: ...you under the foot and hook them into the forks on the front of the foot to hold them tight 1 Spur 2 Forks 3 Filler cord 2 Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower t...

Page 29: ...1 cm 3 8 to the zipper size This is the overall opening size 3 Right side of the fabric 4 1 cm 3 8 5 Opening size 6 Zipper size 7 Slider 8 Zipper teeth 9 Zipper tape 10 Wrong side of the fabric 11 End...

Page 30: ...he pin on the right Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening guiding the zipper teeth along the edgeof the foot 3 Stop the machine 5 cm 2 before the foot reaches the slider on the...

Page 31: ...egrees and stitch through the garment and zipper tape Stop the machine 5 cm 2 before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the foot Unseam the basti...

Page 32: ...3 cm 1 8 wide and 6 cm 2 3 8 long 1 Right side of the fabric 2 0 5 cm 3 0 8 cm 4 Curl of the foot 1 Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the guide on the foot Lower the foot and sew several sti...

Page 33: ...ould be overcast first 2 Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or medium weight fabrics 2 Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the folded edge when the needle comes over th...

Page 34: ...width 5 6 5 5 Stitch length 0 5 2 This stitch is used for joining heavy weight fabrics such as interlining Overlap two raw edges and seam two layers together Two point Box Stitch Machine setting 1 Pat...

Page 35: ...ners lower the needle down into the outer edge of the appliqu and raise the presser foot to pivot the fabric 1 Applique 2 Edge of the applique NOTE After finish applique sewing raise the feed dog for...

Page 36: ...nside of the folded edge and lower the foot Turn the guide screw and move the guide next to the folded edge Sew guiding the folded edge along the guide Open the fabric and press the tucks to one side...

Page 37: ...press the tucks to one side NOTE You may need to adjust the needle thread tension to achieve the best result Fagoting Machine setting 1 Pattern 8 17 2 Foot A Zigzag foot or F Satin stitch foot 3 Threa...

Page 38: ...in threads along one edge Pull the bobbin threads and distribute gathers evenly 1 1 cm 3 8 2 Knot threads 3 Bobbin thread 4 Wrong side of the fabric 2 Sew lines of the pattern between the straight sea...

Page 39: ...pe stabilizer or a piece of paper on the wrong side of the fabric to prevent puckering 9 0 Auto 1 2 3 4 5 Decorative Stretch Stitches Machine setting 1 Pattern 16 25 2 Foot A Zigzag foot 3 Thread tens...

Page 40: ...oove on the dial is cen tered with the standard setting mark 1 Stretch stitch balancing dial 2 Standard setting mark 3 Groove 4 Correct shape 1 3 2 4 5 Replacing the Light Bulb WARNINGS Turn off the p...

Page 41: ...d bobbin holder 4 Bobbin holder 3 Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush and soft dry cloth 4 Brush out dust and lint from the feed dog and clean the hook race with the lint brush 5 Feed dog 5 Wi...

Page 42: ...fine fabrics and synthetics The needle thread is not threaded properly The poor quality needle is used The needle thread tension is too tight The needle thread is not threaded properly The needle is t...

Page 43: ...Printed in Taiwan 503 800 002 E...

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