Users Manual - English
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... upper thread and bobbin thread, and then pass them under the presser foot toward the rear of the stitching area, stop the machine. i j Turn on adjusting the upper thread tension, refer to change the stitch length and stitch width settings. We recommend selecting a simple stitch and sewing trial stitches to feed the needle into the punched hole again, and then lower the presser foot lever. In addition, it may break. m While gently holding threads at the end of the fabric...
... upper thread and bobbin thread, and then pass them under the presser foot toward the rear of the stitching area, stop the machine. i j Turn on adjusting the upper thread tension, refer to change the stitch length and stitch width settings. We recommend selecting a simple stitch and sewing trial stitches to feed the needle into the punched hole again, and then lower the presser foot lever. In addition, it may break. m While gently holding threads at the end of the fabric...
Operation Manual
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...22 Winding the bobbin ...22 Installing the bobbin ...27 Upper Threading ...31 About the spool of thread ...31 Threading the upper thread ...32 Using the twin needle ...36 Replacing the Needle ...39 Needle precautions ...39 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 39 Checking the needle ...40 Replacing the needle ...41 Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Presser foot precautions ...43 Replacing the presser foot ...43 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 45 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces 46 Free-arm sewing ...46 Using extension table ...46 SEWING BASICS...
...22 Winding the bobbin ...22 Installing the bobbin ...27 Upper Threading ...31 About the spool of thread ...31 Threading the upper thread ...32 Using the twin needle ...36 Replacing the Needle ...39 Needle precautions ...39 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 39 Checking the needle ...40 Replacing the needle ...41 Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Presser foot precautions ...43 Replacing the presser foot ...43 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 45 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces 46 Free-arm sewing ...46 Using extension table ...46 SEWING BASICS...
Operation Manual
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... makes it easy to -use the cover of a lever (page 32). Presser foot, bobbins, a seam ripper, etc. b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you sew a large material (page 46). 8 j Easy-to work on , the machine is on dark fabrics. l Embroidery You can embroider built-in the figure. Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can be stored in this case. m Extension table (Cover of the embroidery unit) You can use needle threader You can thread the needle...
... makes it easy to -use the cover of a lever (page 32). Presser foot, bobbins, a seam ripper, etc. b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you sew a large material (page 46). 8 j Easy-to work on , the machine is on dark fabrics. l Embroidery You can embroider built-in the figure. Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can be stored in this case. m Extension table (Cover of the embroidery unit) You can use needle threader You can thread the needle...
Operation Manual
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... machine parts. 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. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to raise and lower the presser foot . m Thread tension dial (page 62, 164) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 11 Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. f Operation...
... machine parts. 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. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to raise and lower the presser foot . m Thread tension dial (page 62, 164) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 11 Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. f Operation...
Operation Manual
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... and lower the needle to clean the bobbin case and race. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 177) Remove the needle plate cover to sew one stitch. d USB port (for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory)) In order to thread the needle. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to import patterns from a USB flash drive (USB flash memory), plug the USB media directly...
... and lower the needle to clean the bobbin case and race. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 177) Remove the needle plate cover to sew one stitch. d USB port (for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory)) In order to thread the needle. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to import patterns from a USB flash drive (USB flash memory), plug the USB media directly...
Operation Manual
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...the power is displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number of stitches contained l k 0 9 8 7 6 i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting k Automatic reverse/reinforcement l Single/twin needle sewing and needle stop position Memo z Press (Utility stitch key) to display the screen for messages displayed on the LCD. z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is stopped. Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Icon...
...the power is displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number of stitches contained l k 0 9 8 7 6 i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting k Automatic reverse/reinforcement l Single/twin needle sewing and needle stop position Memo z Press (Utility stitch key) to display the screen for messages displayed on the LCD. z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is stopped. Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Icon...
Operation Manual
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...this Operation Manual. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press...
...this Operation Manual. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press...
Operation Manual
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... the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the screen, then follow the procedure described in this section. 2 Note z Settings for each stitch. For details, refer to "Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller" (page 107). Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider. Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length...
... the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the screen, then follow the procedure described in this section. 2 Note z Settings for each stitch. For details, refer to "Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller" (page 107). Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider. Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length...
Operation Manual
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...; For details on buttonhole foot • Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be set to 25 mm (1inch) on the scale. 1 Position the fabric with the front end of the e buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 89 d • For...
...; For details on buttonhole foot • Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be set to 25 mm (1inch) on the scale. 1 Position the fabric with the front end of the e buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 89 d • For...
Operation Manual
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... by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of the stitching Adjust the stitch length. open the buttonhole. ■ Changing the density of fabric. Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 91 For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch z If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is too thick), decrease the density of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper in any other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in...
... by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of the stitching Adjust the stitch length. open the buttonhole. ■ Changing the density of fabric. Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 91 For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch z If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is too thick), decrease the density of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper in any other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in...
Operation Manual
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... "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). d Adjust the stitch width to be tied off later, do not set the sewing machine for programmed-thread cutting. UTILITY STITCHES ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on with four holes can be sewn on stretch or loosely woven fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the a button to the thickness of the fabric, and then tie it . Lower the presser foot lever and the f buttonhole lever...
... "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). d Adjust the stitch width to be tied off later, do not set the sewing machine for programmed-thread cutting. UTILITY STITCHES ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on with four holes can be sewn on stretch or loosely woven fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the a button to the thickness of the fabric, and then tie it . Lower the presser foot lever and the f buttonhole lever...
Operation Manual
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..., and lower the presser foot lever. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the button. h Set the sewing speed controller to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you . Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the position where it will be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Start sewing...
..., and lower the presser foot lever. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the button. h Set the sewing speed controller to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you . Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the position where it will be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Start sewing...
Operation Manual
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... drop feed lever) so that the quilting foot is not slanted. 106 a Stitch After sewing is normally set to bend or break. CAUTION ● Be sure to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). Attach free-motion quilting foot "O" by b positioning the pin of the quilting foot above the needle clamp screw and aligning the lower-left of the quilting foot and the presser bar. ! When free-motion quilting, use the optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" (SA187, F061). UTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs...
... drop feed lever) so that the quilting foot is not slanted. 106 a Stitch After sewing is normally set to bend or break. CAUTION ● Be sure to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). Attach free-motion quilting foot "O" by b positioning the pin of the quilting foot above the needle clamp screw and aligning the lower-left of the quilting foot and the presser bar. ! When free-motion quilting, use the optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" (SA187, F061). UTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs...
Operation Manual
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... "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 62) and "Adjusting the thread tension" (page 62). g Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 c inch). 1 a 1cm (3/8 inch) At the end of the stitching, the thread is used to "When pulling up the bobbin thread. Note z Do not use reverse/reinforcement stitching or thread cutting. e • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering...
... "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 62) and "Adjusting the thread tension" (page 62). g Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 c inch). 1 a 1cm (3/8 inch) At the end of the stitching, the thread is used to "When pulling up the bobbin thread. Note z Do not use reverse/reinforcement stitching or thread cutting. e • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering...
Operation Manual
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... can sew decorative stitches, satin stitches and cross stitches. Sewing beautiful patterns Start sewing. In addition, #50 to the fabric. ■ Needles and threads When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. z When sewing alphanumeric characters, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches for each character. All are sewn, be sure to affix stabilizer material to #60 thread should be sure to guide the fabric with monogramming foot "N". d Memo z When sewing a pattern, it is useful to "Replacing the presser foot...
... can sew decorative stitches, satin stitches and cross stitches. Sewing beautiful patterns Start sewing. In addition, #50 to the fabric. ■ Needles and threads When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. z When sewing alphanumeric characters, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches for each character. All are sewn, be sure to affix stabilizer material to #60 thread should be sure to guide the fabric with monogramming foot "N". d Memo z When sewing a pattern, it is useful to "Replacing the presser foot...
Operation Manual
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... for the type of stitch appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. The presser foot that is used . Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Do not use the start /stop button when the foot controller is incorrectly installed. Use the screwdriver to the left. Loosen the upper thread tension. The spool is connected. The needle clamp screw is not correct. The combination of fabric, thread and needle is loose. APPENDIX List of symptoms Symptom Probable Cause Remedy The machine is...
... for the type of stitch appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. The presser foot that is used . Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Do not use the start /stop button when the foot controller is incorrectly installed. Use the screwdriver to the left. Loosen the upper thread tension. The spool is connected. The needle clamp screw is not correct. The combination of fabric, thread and needle is loose. APPENDIX List of symptoms Symptom Probable Cause Remedy The machine is...
Operation Manual
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... Reference Stitches are lowered. Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and needle plate or in the LCD. clean the race. Replace the bobbin case. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine. The needle has not been raised to the right. page 32 page 41 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for this machine is appropriate for the type of stitch that that is not used. Slide the drop feed lever to...
... Reference Stitches are lowered. Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and needle plate or in the LCD. clean the race. Replace the bobbin case. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine. The needle has not been raised to the right. page 32 page 41 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for this machine is appropriate for the type of stitch that that is not used. Slide the drop feed lever to...
Operation Manual
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...bobbin winding 22 bobbin-winding thread guide 11, 24 embroidery sets 9 embroidery sheet 146 button sewing 92 buttonhole lever 12, 90 embroidery threads 136 embroidery unit connector slot 11 buttonhole sewing 88 embroidery unit installation 141 buttonhole stitching 87 embroidery unit removal 143 buzzer 187 error messages 193 even seam allowance 70 C examples of designs 134 care 176 changing sewing direction 68 character spacing 124 checking needle 40 extension table 46 extra spool pin 9, 36 eyelet punch 9, 91, 113 eyelet stitching 113 cleaning bobbin case...
...bobbin winding 22 bobbin-winding thread guide 11, 24 embroidery sets 9 embroidery sheet 146 button sewing 92 buttonhole lever 12, 90 embroidery threads 136 embroidery unit connector slot 11 buttonhole sewing 88 embroidery unit installation 141 buttonhole stitching 87 embroidery unit removal 143 buzzer 187 error messages 193 even seam allowance 70 C examples of designs 134 care 176 changing sewing direction 68 character spacing 124 checking needle 40 extension table 46 extra spool pin 9, 36 eyelet punch 9, 91, 113 eyelet stitching 113 cleaning bobbin case...
Operation Manual
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... I installing bobbin 27 J joining 119 joining stitch 101, 114 L layout adjustment 162 LCD 18, 151 LCD button 152 LCD messages 183 LCD operation 18 M machine surface cleaning 176 main power switch 12, 17 maintenance 176 manual needle threading 36 memory key 14 mirroring stitches 66 My Custom Stitch 131 N needle bar thread guide 12, 34 needle condition 40 needle plate 12, 70 needle plate cover 12, 177 needle plate marking 70 needle position button 13 needle position, changing 83 needle replacement 41 needle set 9 needle threader lever 11, 35 needle threading 31 needles...
... I installing bobbin 27 J joining 119 joining stitch 101, 114 L layout adjustment 162 LCD 18, 151 LCD button 152 LCD messages 183 LCD operation 18 M machine surface cleaning 176 main power switch 12, 17 maintenance 176 manual needle threading 36 memory key 14 mirroring stitches 66 My Custom Stitch 131 N needle bar thread guide 12, 34 needle condition 40 needle plate 12, 70 needle plate cover 12, 177 needle plate marking 70 needle position button 13 needle position, changing 83 needle replacement 41 needle set 9 needle threader lever 11, 35 needle threading 31 needles...
Operation Manual
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... sewing direction change 68 sewing machine help key 14 W sewing speed controller 13 shell tuck stitch 118 side cutter 80 winding bobbin 22 wing needle 119 smocking 117 smocking stitch 114 Z solving operation problems 178 spool cap 9, 23, 32 spool net 9, 24 zigzag stitches 79, 99, 101 zigzag width adjustment 61 spool of thread 31 stabilizer material 144 start/stop button 13 stippling 101 stitch length adjustment 62 stitch selection 51 5 stitch settings 72 stitch width adjustment 61, 107 stopping embroidering 167 straight stitch 72, 82, 94 stretch fabrics...
... sewing direction change 68 sewing machine help key 14 W sewing speed controller 13 shell tuck stitch 118 side cutter 80 winding bobbin 22 wing needle 119 smocking 117 smocking stitch 114 Z solving operation problems 178 spool cap 9, 23, 32 spool net 9, 24 zigzag stitches 79, 99, 101 zigzag width adjustment 61 spool of thread 31 stabilizer material 144 start/stop button 13 stippling 101 stitch length adjustment 62 stitch selection 51 5 stitch settings 72 stitch width adjustment 61, 107 stopping embroidering 167 straight stitch 72, 82, 94 stretch fabrics...