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Question posted by pennyxhr on July 31st, 2012

Embroidery Machine Needle Don't Move ,light Stay Red Always

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Users Manual - English - Page 4

... installation. 8 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit is damaged, it to break. 6 This machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this product are... • When storing this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as a stove or iron; Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

...). e Quick-set bobbin You can select from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 h Easy-to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 27). c Built-in utility stitches available (page 70). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to sew. b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and...

Users Manual - English - Page 11

...machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper 9 Bobbin (4) Bobbin clip (3) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle... 12 Cleaning brush XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 X54243-051 SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 XE3060-001 XE58358-021 X59296-121 X59476-021 22 Scissors 23 Disc-shaped screwdriver 24 Embroidery foot "Q" Embroidery...001 XE3365-101(SE-350, LB-6770)...

Users Manual - English - Page 12

... various parts of thread on this dial. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to thread the needle. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... break. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Upper Threading This section describes how to position the spool for the spool being used. About the spool of thread Information about the...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... 65/9-90/14 90/14-100/16 Note z Never use the thread of any other needle may cause malfunctions. Needle precautions 1 CAUTION z Only use bent needles. z Never use home sewing machine needles. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. It may bend the...

Users Manual - English - Page 42

... or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. Do not use ball point needles with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle may be skipped stitches. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z If...

Users Manual - English - Page 43

...holes on the needle plate. a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Replacing the needle Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to turn the needle clamp screw toward the rear f of the sewing machine may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a a Needle stopper Replacing the Needle 41 a Lower...

Users Manual - English - Page 45

... the type of the d presser foot holder. Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to observe the following precautions concerning the presser foot. Replacing the Presser Foot This...

Users Manual - English - Page 50

... to be sewn. z Never use bent needles. For details on cutting the thread, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). ↓ 2 Turn on the machine" (page 17). ↓ 3 Select the stitch. For details on the sewing machine. SEWING BASICS Sewing Basic sewing operations are aligned correctly. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. In addition, keep...

Users Manual - English - Page 55

... foot lever. 2 CAUTION z Do not allow thread or dust to "Changing the machine settings" (page 19). a a Start/stop button X The machine starts sewing. For details on setting the machine so that the needle will stay up when Lower the needle into the fabric at the sewing is stopped, refer to accumulate in the fabric). At this time, if...

Users Manual - English - Page 80

...gathers or pintucks (left baseline/ reinforcement stitching) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.2-5.0 2.5 (1/64-3/16) J Straight stitch (center 3 needle position) Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) (3/32) Triple stretch 4 stitch Reinforcing seams and sewing 0.0 stretch fabrics (0) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the...

Users Manual - English - Page 102

z When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. z The walking foot can easily be quilted. a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). a Presser foot holder screw X The walking foot is called "quilting". CAUTION ● Be sure to sew, slowly turn the handwheel toward...

Users Manual - English - Page 120

... the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use (Needle position button) to the fabric" (page 126). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. What to use embroidery thread designed for embroidery. Memo z For good quality embroidery designs be impaired, this could cause the pattern to sew. The needle may be sure to prepare The...

Users Manual - English - Page 122

... d the presser foot holder to turn off the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. b a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot...

Users Manual - English - Page 124

... holder" (page 45). Turn the screwdriver toward the back. e • For details, refer to turn off the sewing machine. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to raise the needle. a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the...

Users Manual - English - Page 148

... press g (Start/stop switch) to begin sewing. When embroidering is finished, trim the thread h leaving the end of the design. i Press . d Press . e Press k to turn off the automatic thread b cutting ( ). X The stitching starting point is set to lower left of the thread longer than usual. EMBROIDERY Connecting character patterns If the character...

Users Manual - English - Page 154

... right side of the machine. a a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is attached. c a CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine. Remove the bobbin case. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case. APPENDIX Care and Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described...

Users Manual - English - Page 159

...the eye of stitch that is not turned on it. Correctly install the needle. you wish to sew. Remove the tangle thread. Slide the drop feed lever to the correct position.... Turn on . page 163 Troubleshooting 157 The needle is tangled, for this machine is either too light or too dark. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. page 32 page 41 The presser foot that...

Instruction Manual/USB Connection - English and Spanish - Page 4

... data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. ■ Where to your embroidery machine. In addition, there are many venues available for purchasing additional designs for your computer. If embroidery data is saved in a folder in "Removable Disk...