JUKI MCS-1500 User Manual

Using the machine
Looper cover
Caution, moving parts, switch the machine off (power
switch "0").
To open, push to the right and tilt the cover towards you.
To close, push it up.
Cloth plate
Caution, moving parts, switch the machine off (power
switch "0").
To open, push the cloth plate to the left.
To close, push it towards the machine and press gently until it en-
gages.
Handwheel
The handwheel turns forward (counterclockwise) when sewing.
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JUKI MCS-1500 Specifications

General

Presser Foot Lift	8 mm
Number of Threads	2/3
Stitch Length	1.0-4.0 mm
Differential Feed	0.7-2.0
Maximum Sewing Speed	1350 stitches per minute
Number of Needles	2

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Danger: Electric Shock

Safety warning to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Warning: Fire, Burn, Injury

Safety warning to reduce risks of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury.

Operating the Sewing Machine

Presser Foot Lifter Operation

Inserting and Replacing Needles

Procedure for inserting needles correctly into the needle clamp.

Changing the Presser Foot

Thread the Sewing Machine

Threading Preparation and Tips

General preparation steps and important tips before threading the machine.

Thread Guide Bar Function

Ensuring Correct Thread Tension

Guidance on setting thread tension correctly for perfect stitch formation.

Threading Cover Stitch

Threading the 4-Thread Cover Stitch Looper

Detailed steps for threading the looper for the 4-thread cover stitch.

Threading the Right Cover Stitch Needle

Step-by-step guide to threading the right needle for cover stitch.

Threading the Center Cover Stitch Needle

Step-by-step guide to threading the center needle for cover stitch.

Threading the Left Cover Stitch Needle

Step-by-step guide to threading the left needle for cover stitch.

Threading 3-Thread Cover Stitch (Wide)

Preparation for Wide 3-Thread Cover Stitch

Preparation steps specific to threading the wide 3-thread cover stitch.

Threading 3-Thread Cover Stitch (Narrow)

Preparation for Narrow 3-Thread Cover Stitch

Preparation steps specific to threading the narrow 3-thread cover stitch.

Threading Chain Stitch

Preparation for Chain Stitch Threading

Preparation steps for threading the machine for chain stitch.

Sewing Test Procedures

Cover Stitch Sewing Test

Chainstitch Sewing Test

Adjusting Thread Tensions

Cover Stitch Tension Settings

Specific tension adjustments for cover stitch and chainstitch.

General Thread Tension Adjustment

Guidance on adjusting thread tension for various thread types and basic settings.

Machine Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Stitch Length

Understanding Differential Feed

Differential Feed Adjustment Guide

Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

Machine Maintenance

Replacing the Light Bulb

Cleaning the Sewing Machine

Troubleshooting Common Issues