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... using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be left unattended when plugged in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into water. Special care is not working properly, if it is plugged in...
... using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be left unattended when plugged in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into water. Special care is not working properly, if it is plugged in...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 7 Threading Tips and Hints 34 Machine Overview 7 Front 7 Threading for Twin Needle 35 Bobbin Winding 37 Needle Area 8 Winding Through the Needle 38 Right Side 8 Rear 8 Top 9 Accessory Tray 9 Storing a Needle Plate 10 Function Buttons 11 ...Up and Extra Lift 11 Presser Foot Down and Pivot 11 Automatic Needle Threader 11 Cut Function 12 Immediate Tie-Off 12 Inserting the Bobbin 39 Changing the Bobbin Case 40 IDT™ System (Integrated Dual Feed) ..........41 Engaging the IDT™ System 41 Disengaging the IDT™ System 41...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 7 Threading Tips and Hints 34 Machine Overview 7 Front 7 Threading for Twin Needle 35 Bobbin Winding 37 Needle Area 8 Winding Through the Needle 38 Right Side 8 Rear 8 Top 9 Accessory Tray 9 Storing a Needle Plate 10 Function Buttons 11 ...Up and Extra Lift 11 Presser Foot Down and Pivot 11 Automatic Needle Threader 11 Cut Function 12 Immediate Tie-Off 12 Inserting the Bobbin 39 Changing the Bobbin Case 40 IDT™ System (Integrated Dual Feed) ..........41 Engaging the IDT™ System 41 Disengaging the IDT™ System 41...
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... 118 Pop-up Messages in File Manager 118 10 Maintenance 120 Cleaning the Machine Exterior 120 Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 120 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 120 Replacing the Needle Plate 121 Troubleshooting 121 Service 124 Non-Original Parts and Accessories 124 Technical specification 124 11 IMPORTANT...
... 118 Pop-up Messages in File Manager 118 10 Maintenance 120 Cleaning the Machine Exterior 120 Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 120 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 120 Replacing the Needle Plate 121 Troubleshooting 121 Service 124 Non-Original Parts and Accessories 124 Technical specification 124 11 IMPORTANT...
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1 Introduction Machine Overview Front 20 1 19 32 18 4 5 6 7 8 10 1. Threading slot 5. Bobbin cover release button 10. Base plate 17 16 11 6 6 12 9 15 14 13 11. Multi-touch screen 17. Thread tension discs 3. Thread take-up lever 4. LED light 7. Bobbin cover 9. Mode switch 15. Main spool pin 20. Function buttons, see Function Buttons, page 11 for detailed description 12. Home 16. Save 14. Bobbin winding thread slot 18. Thread cutter 6. Knee lifter socket 13. Telescopic thread guide Introduction 7 Needle plate 8. Auxiliary spool pin 19. Lid 2.
1 Introduction Machine Overview Front 20 1 19 32 18 4 5 6 7 8 10 1. Threading slot 5. Bobbin cover release button 10. Base plate 17 16 11 6 6 12 9 15 14 13 11. Multi-touch screen 17. Thread tension discs 3. Thread take-up lever 4. LED light 7. Bobbin cover 9. Mode switch 15. Main spool pin 20. Function buttons, see Function Buttons, page 11 for detailed description 12. Home 16. Save 14. Bobbin winding thread slot 18. Thread cutter 6. Knee lifter socket 13. Telescopic thread guide Introduction 7 Needle plate 8. Auxiliary spool pin 19. Lid 2.
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.... Thread tension discs 3. These should all be removed before sewing) 1 2 3 5 6 4 9 Pre-tension thread guide 7. Bobbin winding thread guide 10. Store the accessories in the accessory tray. Safety catch (remove before sewing. 6. Bobbin winder lever 5. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding Introduction Accessory Tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and...
.... Thread tension discs 3. These should all be removed before sewing) 1 2 3 5 6 4 9 Pre-tension thread guide 7. Bobbin winding thread guide 10. Store the accessories in the accessory tray. Safety catch (remove before sewing. 6. Bobbin winder lever 5. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding Introduction Accessory Tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and...
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...the stitch. Immediate Tie-Off Press immediate tie-off while sewing and your machine cuts the upper and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and needle. The stitch or stitch sequence will move up /down to...automatic presser foot lift has been deselected in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover. By touching the tie-off button once more while the action indicator is completed, your machine cuts ...the upper and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and needle. Reverse When reverse is also used when ...
...the stitch. Immediate Tie-Off Press immediate tie-off while sewing and your machine cuts the upper and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and needle. The stitch or stitch sequence will move up /down to...automatic presser foot lift has been deselected in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover. By touching the tie-off button once more while the action indicator is completed, your machine cuts ...the upper and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and needle. Reverse When reverse is also used when ...
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... left (black) 13. Seam ripper 4. Brush 5. Edge/Quilting guide (used attached to presser foot ankle) 7. Knee lift 14. Large spool holder 12. Thread cone holder (2) 8. Bobbins (6) 6. Bobbin case for machine • Foot control • Power cord • Needles Introduction 14
... left (black) 13. Seam ripper 4. Brush 5. Edge/Quilting guide (used attached to presser foot ankle) 7. Knee lift 14. Large spool holder 12. Thread cone holder (2) 8. Bobbins (6) 6. Bobbin case for machine • Foot control • Power cord • Needles Introduction 14
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... Elastic stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in one step. 1.2.3 Overlock For sewing seams and overcasting stretch fabrics in the bobbin. For stretch sewing, darning, patching and lace insertion. 1.1.9 Triple stretch stitch 1.1.10 Z-zigzag stitch For stretch sewing, darning, patching, edge finishing and decorative sewing. Joining...
... Elastic stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in one step. 1.2.3 Overlock For sewing seams and overcasting stretch fabrics in the bobbin. For stretch sewing, darning, patching and lace insertion. 1.1.9 Triple stretch stitch 1.1.10 Z-zigzag stitch For stretch sewing, darning, patching, edge finishing and decorative sewing. Joining...
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...touch the mySewnet™ tab and touch the Sign in button. For more information, see mySewnet™ Cloud. Connect to the bobbin area for cutting the bobbin thread after winding. For more information, see Machine Settings . LED Lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly ...™ cloud icon Preparations 23 Manual Thread Cutter There are three manual thread cutters on the left side of the machine for cutting the thread after placing the bobbin in the machine. Pull both threads into the cutter from the list of available networks. Getting Started ...
...touch the mySewnet™ tab and touch the Sign in button. For more information, see mySewnet™ Cloud. Connect to the bobbin area for cutting the bobbin thread after winding. For more information, see Machine Settings . LED Lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly ...™ cloud icon Preparations 23 Manual Thread Cutter There are three manual thread cutters on the left side of the machine for cutting the thread after placing the bobbin in the machine. Pull both threads into the cutter from the list of available networks. Getting Started ...
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...fabric with your hands while your knee lifts the presser foot to three positions with a full one, touch OK in the knee-lifter socket. If bobbin thread is running low, the machine stops and a pop-up appears on your knee, and the presser foot will raise automatically when you start ... speed setting is replaced with your knee. Knee-Lift Your machine comes with an electronic knee-lifter that allows you to stop and change the bobbin. The knee-lifter is positioned at a comfortable height for you (A). Match the ribs on the screen. Adjust the rectangular bar on screen when adjusting ...
...fabric with your hands while your knee lifts the presser foot to three positions with a full one, touch OK in the knee-lifter socket. If bobbin thread is running low, the machine stops and a pop-up appears on your knee, and the presser foot will raise automatically when you start ... speed setting is replaced with your knee. Knee-Lift Your machine comes with an electronic knee-lifter that allows you to stop and change the bobbin. The knee-lifter is positioned at a comfortable height for you (A). Match the ribs on the screen. Adjust the rectangular bar on screen when adjusting ...
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Extending and Retracting the Telescopic Thread Guide Hold the telescopic thread guide as illustrated and pull it straight up, turn it until it straight down. 25 To retract, hold the thread guide and push it clicks into place. The thread guide together with the vertical spool pins make it from tangling or breaking. The telescopic thread guide helps straighten the thread, preventing it possible to successfully use very large thread cones. Preparations Telescopic Thread Guide The telescopic thread guide is always used when threading your machine for sewing and bobbin winding.
Extending and Retracting the Telescopic Thread Guide Hold the telescopic thread guide as illustrated and pull it straight up, turn it until it straight down. 25 To retract, hold the thread guide and push it clicks into place. The thread guide together with the vertical spool pins make it from tangling or breaking. The telescopic thread guide helps straighten the thread, preventing it possible to successfully use very large thread cones. Preparations Telescopic Thread Guide The telescopic thread guide is always used when threading your machine for sewing and bobbin winding.
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... position if you want to the horizontal position when using small spools of specialty thread. Use the auxiliary spool pin (B) when winding a bobbin from snagging. Always use the main spool pin in the vertical position when you tilt the spool pin to keep the machine threaded and ... spool. A B Main spool pin (A) and auxiliary spool pin (B) Preparations 26 Use the main spool pin (A) when threading the upper thread and for bobbin winding through the needle. Place the spool pin in three sizes are designed for a second spool when sewing with large thread spools or cones. If...
... position if you want to the horizontal position when using small spools of specialty thread. Use the auxiliary spool pin (B) when winding a bobbin from snagging. Always use the main spool pin in the vertical position when you tilt the spool pin to keep the machine threaded and ... spool. A B Main spool pin (A) and auxiliary spool pin (B) Preparations 26 Use the main spool pin (A) when threading the upper thread and for bobbin winding through the needle. Place the spool pin in three sizes are designed for a second spool when sewing with large thread spools or cones. If...
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A light weight, bobbin thread is often used for most sewing projects, including garments, home decor, and quilting. See Threading Tips and Hints... The lighter weight thread does not build up under the stitches. When winding a bobbin, wind at half speed and fill the bobbin half full. 27 Your performance icon™ machine is used in the bobbin unless both sides of threads and spool sizes. This type of fibers: rayon, polyester.... It is a single clear synthetic thread. Transparent Thread Transparent thread, also called monofilament thread, is used in the bobbin instead.
A light weight, bobbin thread is often used for most sewing projects, including garments, home decor, and quilting. See Threading Tips and Hints... The lighter weight thread does not build up under the stitches. When winding a bobbin, wind at half speed and fill the bobbin half full. 27 Your performance icon™ machine is used in the bobbin unless both sides of threads and spool sizes. This type of fibers: rayon, polyester.... It is a single clear synthetic thread. Transparent Thread Transparent thread, also called monofilament thread, is used in the bobbin instead.
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... speed. 1. Using both hands, pull the thread behind the right clip on the auxiliary spool pin. Pull the thread from right to the bobbin. The bobbins included are designed especially for your performance icon™ machine. Press play button in the popup window and let the thread wind a few turns. Bring the thread through...
... speed. 1. Using both hands, pull the thread behind the right clip on the auxiliary spool pin. Pull the thread from right to the bobbin. The bobbins included are designed especially for your performance icon™ machine. Press play button in the popup window and let the thread wind a few turns. Bring the thread through...
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... close to wind. Winding Through the Needle When using the bobbin winding thread cutter (F). Place the bobbin on screen. Push the bobbin winding lever (E) towards the bobbin. Hold the thread end firmly when starting to the bobbin. The pop-up position. 2. Cut the free thread end...Preparations 38 Very heavy and coarse threads should not be wound through the threading slot and from the inside to unthread/re-thread your performance icon™ machine. Wind specialty threads as invisible or other machine models. 6. Make sure that the presser foot and needle are designed ...
... close to wind. Winding Through the Needle When using the bobbin winding thread cutter (F). Place the bobbin on screen. Push the bobbin winding lever (E) towards the bobbin. Hold the thread end firmly when starting to the bobbin. The pop-up position. 2. Cut the free thread end...Preparations 38 Very heavy and coarse threads should not be wound through the threading slot and from the inside to unthread/re-thread your performance icon™ machine. Wind specialty threads as invisible or other machine models. 6. Make sure that the presser foot and needle are designed ...
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... release button (A) to cut. 4 2 A C B D Preparations 39 Place the bobbin in only one way with the logo facing up. Pull the thread to the left into the tension spring (B) until it "clicks" into place. Remove the cover. 2. Place your performance 1 icon™ machine. 1. Replace the bobbin cover. Continue threading around (C) and to the left to...
... release button (A) to cut. 4 2 A C B D Preparations 39 Place the bobbin in only one way with the logo facing up. Pull the thread to the left into the tension spring (B) until it "clicks" into place. Remove the cover. 2. Place your performance 1 icon™ machine. 1. Replace the bobbin cover. Continue threading around (C) and to the left to...
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... mounted on 1 2 your screen when the Straight Stitch Bobbin Case is the Straight Stitch Bobbin Case. Remove the bobbin case holder (B) covering the front part of the bobbin case by lifting it up . Changing the Bobbin Case The performance icon™ comes with two different bobbin cases. Remove the bobbin case (C) by pushing the release button (A) to pop off...
... mounted on 1 2 your screen when the Straight Stitch Bobbin Case is the Straight Stitch Bobbin Case. Remove the bobbin case holder (B) covering the front part of the bobbin case by lifting it up . Changing the Bobbin Case The performance icon™ comes with two different bobbin cases. Remove the bobbin case (C) by pushing the release button (A) to pop off...
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... is used for certain techniques in the Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from the bobbin area. 3. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that the feed teeth are lowered. Note: Lower the feed teeth by...Stitch Needle Plate The Straight Stitch Needle Plate is not compatible with the Straight Stitch Needle Plate, such as twin needle. 43 Open the bobbin cover by touching the presser foot up and extra lift button. Place the screwdriver under the needle plate as quilt piecing. To prevent ...
... is used for certain techniques in the Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from the bobbin area. 3. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that the feed teeth are lowered. Note: Lower the feed teeth by...Stitch Needle Plate The Straight Stitch Needle Plate is not compatible with the Straight Stitch Needle Plate, such as twin needle. 43 Open the bobbin cover by touching the presser foot up and extra lift button. Place the screwdriver under the needle plate as quilt piecing. To prevent ...
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...stitch positioning. Free-Motion Options Choose between three Free-Motion Options; touch the FreeMotion icon in Sewing Mode to Stitch Width Safety or select the size of the entire stitch... in stitches and sequences. • After sewing a single stitch e.g. This will automatically be performed. Specialty techniques may require an adjustment. It is selected the corresponding FreeMotion mode will minimize the..., the threads are attached in the two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to the automatic thread cutter knife located under the needle plate....
...stitch positioning. Free-Motion Options Choose between three Free-Motion Options; touch the FreeMotion icon in Sewing Mode to Stitch Width Safety or select the size of the entire stitch... in stitches and sequences. • After sewing a single stitch e.g. This will automatically be performed. Specialty techniques may require an adjustment. It is selected the corresponding FreeMotion mode will minimize the..., the threads are attached in the two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to the automatic thread cutter knife located under the needle plate....
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...and the speed setting for the selected stitch regarding presser foot, IDT ™system, stitch plate, bobbin case, and/or if stabilizer should be prompted to change the bobbin case. Indicates mySewnet™ Status 7. The synchronization status will be both expanded and collapsed by touching ...the arrow. The Recommendations Menu can not connect to WiFi, touch the mySewnet™ Settings tab, or touch mySewnet™ cloud icon in to access...
...and the speed setting for the selected stitch regarding presser foot, IDT ™system, stitch plate, bobbin case, and/or if stabilizer should be prompted to change the bobbin case. Indicates mySewnet™ Status 7. The synchronization status will be both expanded and collapsed by touching ...the arrow. The Recommendations Menu can not connect to WiFi, touch the mySewnet™ Settings tab, or touch mySewnet™ cloud icon in to access...