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Introduction A-5 Choose from the alphabetic (character) patterns, built-in designs, or decorative borders to frame your patterns pre-programmed into the machine, or choose from a wide selection of characters easily with the "Embroidery Edit" functions. Attach the embroidery unit to increase creativity. Embroidery Editing You can combine characters and patterns, or change the configuration of embroidery cards (sold separately) to enjoy sewing realistic embroidery patterns. Embroidery Select the "Embroidery" function icon to choose a pattern and sew it as it appears on the screen.
Introduction A-5 Choose from the alphabetic (character) patterns, built-in designs, or decorative borders to frame your patterns pre-programmed into the machine, or choose from a wide selection of characters easily with the "Embroidery Edit" functions. Attach the embroidery unit to increase creativity. Embroidery Editing You can combine characters and patterns, or change the configuration of embroidery cards (sold separately) to enjoy sewing realistic embroidery patterns. Embroidery Select the "Embroidery" function icon to choose a pattern and sew it as it appears on the screen.
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CONTENTS WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Special Features HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 Setting Up PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR OPERATION 1-1 Principal Parts 1-1 s Embroidery Unit 1-2 s Hard Case 1-2 s Embroidery Unit Storage Case ........ 1-2 s Operation Buttons 1-3 s Balance Wheel 1-4 s Presser Foot Lever 1-4 s Sewing Speed Controller 1-4 s Bobbin Winder Button 1-4 s Top Cover 1-5 s Supplemental Spool Pin 1-5 s Free Arm 1-5 s Feed Dog...
CONTENTS WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Special Features HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 Setting Up PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR OPERATION 1-1 Principal Parts 1-1 s Embroidery Unit 1-2 s Hard Case 1-2 s Embroidery Unit Storage Case ........ 1-2 s Operation Buttons 1-3 s Balance Wheel 1-4 s Presser Foot Lever 1-4 s Sewing Speed Controller 1-4 s Bobbin Winder Button 1-4 s Top Cover 1-5 s Supplemental Spool Pin 1-5 s Free Arm 1-5 s Feed Dog...
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... You Can Not Save the Stitch Pattern 4-28 Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns 4-31 Chapter 5 Embroidery PREPARING TO EMBROIDER 5-1 Before Beginning 5-1 s Copyright Information 5-1 s About the Embroidery Unit 5-1 s About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately 5-1 s About Floppy Disks 5-2 BASIC EMBROIDERY 5-3 Attaching Embroidery Foot "Q 5-4 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 5-5 s Removing the Embroidery Unit ...... 5-7 SELECTING PATTERNS 5-8 One Point Patterns 5-9 Character Patterns 5-11 Floral Alphabet Patterns 5-13 Frame...
... You Can Not Save the Stitch Pattern 4-28 Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns 4-31 Chapter 5 Embroidery PREPARING TO EMBROIDER 5-1 Before Beginning 5-1 s Copyright Information 5-1 s About the Embroidery Unit 5-1 s About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately 5-1 s About Floppy Disks 5-2 BASIC EMBROIDERY 5-3 Attaching Embroidery Foot "Q 5-4 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 5-5 s Removing the Embroidery Unit ...... 5-7 SELECTING PATTERNS 5-8 One Point Patterns 5-9 Character Patterns 5-11 Floral Alphabet Patterns 5-13 Frame...
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...the electrical set must be unplugged. • For U.S.A. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. 1 2 s Embroidery Unit 1 2 s Hard Case CONTENTS 1 Main power switch 2 Power cord 1 - CAUTION • When leaving the machine unattended, the main...proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 4 1 Carriage 2 Release button 3 Embroidery unit connection 4 Embroidery frame holder 6 - 3 s Embroidery Unit Storage Case 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! 1-2 Setting Up Index If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to fit in a ...
...the electrical set must be unplugged. • For U.S.A. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. 1 2 s Embroidery Unit 1 2 s Hard Case CONTENTS 1 Main power switch 2 Power cord 1 - CAUTION • When leaving the machine unattended, the main...proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 4 1 Carriage 2 Release button 3 Embroidery unit connection 4 Embroidery frame holder 6 - 3 s Embroidery Unit Storage Case 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! 1-2 Setting Up Index If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to fit in a ...
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... an explanation of the pattern you can also cre- Embroidery key Embroidery edit key Sewing type selection key Stitch selection display Attach the embroidery unit and press this key. (Caution: the Embroidery screen will not display if the embroidery unit is not attached.) Press this key to sew embroidery. If you do not know which stitch pattern to...
... an explanation of the pattern you can also cre- Embroidery key Embroidery edit key Sewing type selection key Stitch selection display Attach the embroidery unit and press this key. (Caution: the Embroidery screen will not display if the embroidery unit is not attached.) Press this key to sew embroidery. If you do not know which stitch pattern to...
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... about 4 - tions. Five categories are displayed at the top of the machine and their func- 2 - Press a key to open the screen shown below. attaching the embroidery unit, feeding fabric, etc. 4 displays information about deal- 5 -
... about 4 - tions. Five categories are displayed at the top of the machine and their func- 2 - Press a key to open the screen shown below. attaching the embroidery unit, feeding fabric, etc. 4 displays information about deal- 5 -
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... • For transparent nylon thread, always use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative stitches without the embroidery unit. • Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. CONTENTS 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - s Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Fabric Medium weight fabric Lightweight fabric Heavyweight fabric Stretch fabric Broadcloth ... proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are not recommended for embroidery, as they may bend or break, causing injury. • It is inserted in the sewing machine.
... • For transparent nylon thread, always use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative stitches without the embroidery unit. • Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. CONTENTS 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - s Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Fabric Medium weight fabric Lightweight fabric Heavyweight fabric Stretch fabric Broadcloth ... proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are not recommended for embroidery, as they may bend or break, causing injury. • It is inserted in the sewing machine.
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... sold in foreign countries can not be damaged. • Store the embroidery unit in the hard case. s About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately) • Use only embroidery cards manufactured for private use of copylighted patterns is an infringement of the embroidery unit. s About the Embroidery Unit CAUTION • Do not move the machine with this machine. CAUTION • Do...
... sold in foreign countries can not be damaged. • Store the embroidery unit in the hard case. s About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately) • Use only embroidery cards manufactured for private use of copylighted patterns is an infringement of the embroidery unit. s About the Embroidery Unit CAUTION • Do not move the machine with this machine. CAUTION • Do...
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... foot and start embroidering. 5 - Page 7 - 1-12 1-43 5-4 5-5 1-12 8 - 5-8 5-20 5-21 1-31 5-24 9 - 1-32 ?! 5-30 Embroidery 5-3 Index Attach the embroidery unit. Install sewing machine needle 75/11. Place the fabric in the embroidery frame. Attach the embroidery frame to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 12 Step 11 2 - Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric. CONTENTS 1 - Select an...
... foot and start embroidering. 5 - Page 7 - 1-12 1-43 5-4 5-5 1-12 8 - 5-8 5-20 5-21 1-31 5-24 9 - 1-32 ?! 5-30 Embroidery 5-3 Index Attach the embroidery unit. Install sewing machine needle 75/11. Place the fabric in the embroidery frame. Attach the embroidery frame to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 12 Step 11 2 - Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric. CONTENTS 1 - Select an...
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... not push on the main power switch. Attaching the Embroidery Unit CAUTION Be sure to replace the cover when the embroidery unit is not installed. 3 - 4 - 12 3. If there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine. Turn on the carriage when installing the embroidery unit onto machine. Embroidery 5-5 Index Open the cover of the connection port...
... not push on the main power switch. Attaching the Embroidery Unit CAUTION Be sure to replace the cover when the embroidery unit is not installed. 3 - 4 - 12 3. If there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine. Turn on the carriage when installing the embroidery unit onto machine. Embroidery 5-5 Index Open the cover of the connection port...
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The carriage will sound. This is not a malfunction. 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! 5-6 Embroidery Index Otherwise, injuries may result. If this happens, go through the initialization process again. Press . Also, if the embroidery unit could not be initialized correctly, a buzzer will move to the initializa- 1 - CAUTION Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the carriage. tion position. CONTENTS 5.
The carriage will sound. This is not a malfunction. 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! 5-6 Embroidery Index Otherwise, injuries may result. If this happens, go through the initialization process again. Press . Also, if the embroidery unit could not be initialized correctly, a buzzer will move to the initializa- 1 - CAUTION Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the carriage. tion position. CONTENTS 5.
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ill 6_09 2. CAUTION Always remove the embroidery frame before pressing . CAUTION The embroidery unit will move to turn off the main power switch. Hold down the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine as shown. Embroidery 5-7 Index The carriage will not fit in injury. s Removing the Embroidery Unit 1. CAUTION Be sure to the removal position...
ill 6_09 2. CAUTION Always remove the embroidery frame before pressing . CAUTION The embroidery unit will move to turn off the main power switch. Hold down the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine as shown. Embroidery 5-7 Index The carriage will not fit in injury. s Removing the Embroidery Unit 1. CAUTION Be sure to the removal position...
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... may some conditions based on the type of the needle and thread being used . Otherwise, the embroidery unit can be embroidered. CAUTION • Before embroidering, check that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. s Needle Plate Cover 1 2 3 Under some looping in the range of motion of the .... If you use the "Needle Position" button to the embroidery unit, and use threads other than those listed above, the embroidery may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to reduce the nap of the embroidery frame. Using the appropriate stabilizer fabric (see page 5-21)...
... may some conditions based on the type of the needle and thread being used . Otherwise, the embroidery unit can be embroidered. CAUTION • Before embroidering, check that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. s Needle Plate Cover 1 2 3 Under some looping in the range of motion of the .... If you use the "Needle Position" button to the embroidery unit, and use threads other than those listed above, the embroidery may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to reduce the nap of the embroidery frame. Using the appropriate stabilizer fabric (see page 5-21)...
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... pattern safely without changing the bobbin thread. Otherwise, the pattern will display. CONTENTS 1 - 2 - 1. Use scissors to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. CAUTION Be careful not to cut the upper thread. 4. Remove the embroidery frame. Insert a wound bobbin into the machine, then reattach the...
... pattern safely without changing the bobbin thread. Otherwise, the pattern will display. CONTENTS 1 - 2 - 1. Use scissors to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. CAUTION Be careful not to cut the upper thread. 4. Remove the embroidery frame. Insert a wound bobbin into the machine, then reattach the...
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If the upper thread is broken, follow the directions on page 5-35 to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly. 4. Press . 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! 5-36 Embroidery Index Press the "Needle Position" button to stop the machine. ing. The Thread Breaks During Sewing...
If the upper thread is broken, follow the directions on page 5-35 to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly. 4. Press . 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! 5-36 Embroidery Index Press the "Needle Position" button to stop the machine. ing. The Thread Breaks During Sewing...
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... Select the satin stitch border pattern of the pattern. 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 6. Embroidery 5-61 Index Also, do not pull strongly on the fabric. Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and embroider the satin stitch pattern to cut around the outside of the stitches. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen ...in the frame. 4. CAUTION Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery unit, and cut . Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery frame to create an appliqué. 8 - 9 - ?! CAUTION Do not change the size or ...
... Select the satin stitch border pattern of the pattern. 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 6. Embroidery 5-61 Index Also, do not pull strongly on the fabric. Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and embroider the satin stitch pattern to cut around the outside of the stitches. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen ...in the frame. 4. CAUTION Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery unit, and cut . Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery frame to create an appliqué. 8 - 9 - ?! CAUTION Do not change the size or ...
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.... 3 - Floral alphabet pattern Pattern saved in floppy disk drive, you can receive an upgrade service for embroidery (see page 5-5). Character pattern Frame pattern Pattern from an embroidery card (sold separately) Pattern from a floppy disk 6 - 7 - Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine for your machine did not come furnished with a built-in the machine...
.... 3 - Floral alphabet pattern Pattern saved in floppy disk drive, you can receive an upgrade service for embroidery (see page 5-5). Character pattern Frame pattern Pattern from an embroidery card (sold separately) Pattern from a floppy disk 6 - 7 - Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine for your machine did not come furnished with a built-in the machine...
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Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine for embroidery (see page 5-3). 4 - 2. Select a border. 1 Press . 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! 6-20 Embroidery Edit Functions Index Press to call the screen at left. 3. COMBINING AND EDITING PATTERNS Example CONTENTS 1 - 2 - 3 - 1.
Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine for embroidery (see page 5-3). 4 - 2. Select a border. 1 Press . 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! 6-20 Embroidery Edit Functions Index Press to call the screen at left. 3. COMBINING AND EDITING PATTERNS Example CONTENTS 1 - 2 - 3 - 1.
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... displays the stitch that is not attached. 1. My Custom Stitch 7-3 Index Press to move. ENTERING STITCH DATA Creating Stitch Data Note Make sure that the embroidery unit is being created. 5 - 2 The number beside indicates the y coordinate of the tip of , and the number beside indicates the x coordinate of the tip of . 6 - 3 This...
... displays the stitch that is not attached. 1. My Custom Stitch 7-3 Index Press to move. ENTERING STITCH DATA Creating Stitch Data Note Make sure that the embroidery unit is being created. 5 - 2 The number beside indicates the y coordinate of the tip of , and the number beside indicates the x coordinate of the tip of . 6 - 3 This...
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Press the . 2. My Custom Stitch 7-13 Index Press . 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! CONTENTS 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 1. Retrieving a Stitch Design That Has Been Saved Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it. 1 Release button * Turn off the power supply before removing the embroidery unit.
Press the . 2. My Custom Stitch 7-13 Index Press . 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - ?! CONTENTS 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 1. Retrieving a Stitch Design That Has Been Saved Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it. 1 Release button * Turn off the power supply before removing the embroidery unit.