JUKI HZL-F700 - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This is a user manual for the JUKI HZL-F700 computer sewing machine, which is designed for household use. The manual provides instructions in multiple languages including English, German, Dutch, and Russian.

Function Description:

The JUKI HZL-F700 is a versatile computer sewing machine capable of performing a wide range of stitches and functions. It supports various basic operations such as straight stitch, zigzag stitch, overcasting stitch, blind stitch, and buttonhole stitches. The machine also offers decorative stitches, patchwork quilting, shirring, gathering, pintucking, welt seams, and scallop stitches. It features an LCD screen for selecting stitch patterns and adjusting settings. The machine can store up to 10 custom stitch patterns.

Important Technical Specifications:

Body size: 44.5 (W) x 29.1 (H) x 21.0 (D) cm
Body size with hard case: 51.0 (W) x 30.5 (H) x 25.7 (D) cm
Weight (Weight with hard case): 9.8 KGS / 21.6 LBS
Volts: 220V-230V
Watts: 65W
Hertz: 50/60Hz
Foot control model No.: JC-001
Stitch patterns: 225 types of stitch patterns, including 10 most often used patterns, practical patterns, buttonhole patterns, quilt patterns, decorative patterns, one-point patterns, and letters.
Buttonhole diameter range: 0.7 - 3.2 cm
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 40ºC

Usage Features:

The HZL-F700 is designed for user-friendly operation with several features to enhance the sewing experience:

LCD Screen: Displays selected stitch patterns, presser foot markings, zigzag width, stitch length, and other settings. It also provides guidance and warning messages.
Pattern Selection: Stitch patterns can be selected directly, by number, or via a cell phone input method for letters.
Adjustable Settings: Zigzag width and stitch length can be adjusted using dedicated dials. Needle position can also be changed for straight stitches.
Automatic Lock Stitch and Thread Trimming: The machine can automatically lock stitches at the beginning and end of sewing and trim both threads. This function can be activated or deactivated.
Needle Stop Position: Users can choose whether the needle stops in the highest or lowest position when the machine stops.
Continuous Stitch Button: Allows continuous sewing of selected stitch patterns, useful for repetitive designs.
Mirror Image Button: Creates a mirror image of selected stitch patterns (not all patterns support this feature).
Option Button: Accesses various settings such as buttonhole seam width, needle position, thread trimming by foot controller, twin needle sewing, guide, LCD display contrast, buzzer volume, language setting, and stitch elongation.
Save/Call Button: Allows saving and recalling up to 10 custom patterns.
Speed Control: A speed controller allows adjustment of sewing speed during operation.
Presser Foot Lifting Lever and Knee Lifting Lever: The presser foot can be raised to three positions (lowered, ordinary lift, extra lift) for different fabric thicknesses. The knee lifting lever provides hands-free control of the presser foot, particularly useful for quilting.
Bobbin Winding: An exclusive motor is built-in for bobbin winding, allowing winding at any time. The bobbin thread is prepared by placing the spool on the spool pin, threading it through guides, and winding it onto the bobbin.
Needle Threading: Features an automatic needle threader for convenience, though it cannot be used with twin needles.
Fabric, Thread, and Needle Table: The manual includes a comprehensive table to guide users in selecting the appropriate fabric, thread, and needle combinations for optimal results and to prevent needle breakage.
Thread Tension Adjustment: A dial allows manual adjustment of thread tension for balanced stitches, preventing puckering or thread breakage.
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment: A dial adjusts the presser foot pressure, which is important for different fabric types (e.g., lighter pressure for light synthetic fabrics, stretchy fabrics, and appliqués).
Drop Feed Knob: Lowers the feed dog for free-motion quilting or button sewing.
Specialized Presser Feet: The machine comes with various presser feet for specific tasks, including buttonhole, overcasting, zipper, blind stitch, and manual buttonhole presser feet. Optional accessories like walking foot, patchwork presser foot, smooth presser foot, open toe presser foot, quilt presser foot, edge sewing presser foot, cording and embroidery presser foot, pearl attaching presser foot, and presser foot with guide are available.
Wide Table: An optional wide table can be installed to provide a larger working surface, especially useful for quilting.

Maintenance Features:

Regular maintenance is crucial for the machine's longevity and performance:

Cleaning: The manual emphasizes frequent cleaning to prevent lint and dirt buildup, which can cause malfunctions. This includes removing the throat plate, bobbin case holder, and cleaning around the feed dog and hook area with a brush.
Troubleshooting Guide: A detailed performance check list helps users identify and solve common sewing difficulties by providing potential causes and solutions.
Safety Mechanisms: The machine is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent overheating. If the motor locks or the machine sews slowly for an extended period, it will temporarily stop to prevent damage, and will reset after about 10 minutes.
Double Insulation: The machine is double-insulated for safety (except in USA/Canada), requiring identical replacement parts if servicing is needed.
Foot Controller Maintenance: The foot controller should be kept clean, and no objects should be placed on it to prevent injury or malfunction.