BROTHER Electronic Sewing Manual L0801164

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basi( safety pre(autions should always be taken,

including the following:

Read all instructions before using.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine

from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before (:leaning.

2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12V 5 watts.

WARN I_"-'l_ - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine

is used by or near children.

2. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories

recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it

has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest

authorized dealer or service (:enter for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjust-

ment.

4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the

machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being admin-

istered.

8. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol "0" position which represents off, then

remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10.Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12.Do not use bent needles.

13.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14.Switch the machine to the symbol "0" position when making any adjustments in the needle

area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or (:hanging presser foot,

and the like.

15.Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

16.This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without

supervision.

17.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA

AND CYPRUS ONLY

If this ma(hine is fitted with a three-lain non-rewireable BS plug then please read tile following.

IMPORTANT

If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be

cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be

fitted in the plug.

NOTE

The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is

hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse

.... _ mark, rating as marked on plug.

approved by ASTA to BS 1i_62, i e carrying the

Always replace the fuse cover, never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

WARNING

DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE

LETTER'E', BY THE EARTH SYMBOL _ OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW,

The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral

Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the

coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter

'N' or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter 'L' or coloured red or brown.

CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING

OUR MACHINE

Your machine is tile most advanced computerized household sewing machine.

To fully enjoy ai] the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the pulley, thread take-up,

needle, or other moving parts.

2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:

• Operation is completed

• Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts

• A power failure occurs during use

• Maintaining the machine

• Leaving the machine unattended.

_. Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.

For a longer service life

1. When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or

store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring pow-

ders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

_. Do not drop or hit the machine.

4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser

feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment

In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table

in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem

persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brotherocom

Special Features

On screen sewing advisor gives advice about sewing an(] general machine use, in addition to

illustrated step-by-step instructions on the large LCD display.

Machine setsthread tension automatically - no more bothersome trial sewing.

Prepare the bobbin thread for sewing with one touch - no need to pull the bobbin thread up

through the needle plate.

Attach the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot without using your hands - convenient

for quilting and patchwork.

Wind the bobbin easily, even while the machine is embroidering.

Utility Stitches

There are 107 pre-programmed stitches in the machine, for garment construction or mending.

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NN NNN2_2_ N 2_NNNN _NN2_N N _N

Character/Decorative Stitches

Sew alphabetical character patterns, decorative stitch patterns, satin stitch patterns, (:ross stitch

)atterns, and more.

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Introduction

Attach the embroidery unit to enjoy sewing realistic embroidery patterns. Choose from the alpha-

betic (character) patterns, built-in designs, or decorative borders to frame your patterns pre-pro-

grammed into the machine, or choose from a wide selection of embroidery cards (sold separately)

to increase creativity.

Embroidery

Select the "Embroidery" function icon to choose a pattern and sew it as it appears on the screen,

Embroidery Editing

You can combine characters and patterns, or change the configuration of characters easily with

the "Embroidery Edit" functions.

Introduction

Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine's basic operation procedures for someone

who is using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/

decorative stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter _ (Sewing Utility Stitches)

or Chapter 4 (Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches).

When you are ready to begin using the embroidery function after reading Chapter 1 and Chapter

2, proceed to Chapter 5 (Embroidery). Once you understand the steps explained in Chapter 5, go

on to Chapter 6 for an explanation about the convenient embroidery edit functions.

In the screens that appear in the step-by-step directions the parts that are used for the operation are

shown in Compare the screen in the directions with the actua] screen, and carry out the

operation.

If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a func-

tion you would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the operation manual in

conjunction with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.

Tosew utility

stitches

To sew

character or

decorative

stitches

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Chapter 3

Sewing Utility

Stitches

Chapter 4

Sewing Character/

Decorative

Stitches

To do machine

embroidery , .. r., . _ _- i Cha_)ter _ i [ Chapter 6

Chapter1l Em, ro deryEE r° dery

Introduction

CONTENTS

Special Features

Chapter 1 Setting Up

Principal Parts ....................................... 1-1

[] Embroidery Unit ............................. 1-2

[] Hard Case ...................................... 1-2

[] Embroidery Unit Carrying Case ...... 1-2

[] Operation Buttons .......................... 1-2

[] Balance Wheel ............................... 1-4

[] Presser Foot Lever .......................... 1-5

[] Sewing Speed Controller ................ 1-5

[] Bobbin Winder Button .................... 1-5

[] Top Cover ....................................... 1-5

[] Supplemental Spool Pin ................. 1-6

[] Flat Bed Attachment!Free Arm ........ 1-6

[] Feed Dog Position Switch ............... 1-6

[] Presser Foot Dial ............................ 1-6

[] Knee Lifter ...................................... 1-7

[] Foot Controller ............................... 1-7

Included Accessories ............................. 1-8

Options ............................................... 1-10

[] When Using the Multi-thread Stand 1-10

Connecting the Power ......................... 1-12

Viewing the LCD Display .................... 1-13

[] Key Functions ............................... 1-14

Using the LCD Display ........................ 1-16

Adjusting Screen Brightness ................ 1-16

Choosing the Display Language .......... 1-18

Checking the Application .................... 1-19

Using the Machine Settings Key .......... 1-20

Using the Machine Operations Key ..... 1-21

[] Contents of Other Categories ........ 1-23

Using the Pattern Explanation Key ....... 1-24

Bobbin Windin'_Lower Threading ...... 1-25

[] Winding the Bobbin During Sewing1-29

Setting the Bobbin ............................... 1-31

Upper Threading ................................. 1-32

[] Using the Spool Net ..................... 1-37

[] Vertical Spool Pin ......................... 1-37

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread ............. 1-38

Changing the Presser Foot ................... 1-39

[] Removing the Presser Foot ........... 1-39

[] Attaching the Presser Foot ............ 1-39

[] Attaching the Walking Foot .......... 1-40

[] Reattaching the Presser Foot Holder ._ 1-42

Changing the Needle .......................... 1-43

[] About the Needle ......................... 1-45

[] FabricJThread/Needle Combinations .. 1-45

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Sew

Basic Sewing ......................................... 2-1

Sewing Reinforcement Stitches .............. 2-3

Changing Sewing Direction ................... 2-3

Sewing Curves ...................................... 2-3

Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ................. 2-4

Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ................... 2-4

Using the Twin Needle Mode ................ 2-5

Setting Stitch Width for Zigzag Stitch

Patterns ................................................. 2-8

Setting the Stitch Length ........................ 2-9

[] Stitch Pattern Width/

Stitch Length Settings Table .......... 2-10

Setting the Thread Tension .................. 2-13

[] Proper Thread Tension .................. 2-13

Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ..... 2-14

Using the Automatic: Thread Cutter ..... 2-15

Locking the Screen .............................. 2-16

Chapter 3Sewing Utility

Stitches

Selecting a Stitch Pattern ....................... 3-9

[] Stitch Selection Screens ................ 3-10

[] Using the Mirror Image Key ........... 3-11

[] Saving Your Preferred Stitch Settings 3-12

Using the Sewing Type Selection Key .. 3-1 3

Straight Stitches ................................... 3-16

[] Changing the Needle Position

(Left Needle Position Patterns Only),., 3-18

[] NeedlePlateMarkings.................3-18

Basting................................................3-19

ZigzagStitches....................................3-20

[] Overcasting(UsingaZigzagStitch)3-20

[] Appliqu_(UsingaZigzagStitch)..3-21

[] Patchwork(forCrazyQuilt)..........3-21

[] SewingCurves

(UsingaZigzagStitch)...................3-21

ElasticZigzagStitches.........................3-22

[] TapeAttaching.............................3-22

[] Overcasting..................................3-22

Overcasting.........................................3-23

[] OvercastingUsingPresserFoot"G"3-23

[] OvercastingUsingPresserFoot"J"3-24

[] OvercastingUsingtheSideCutter3-25

Quilting..............................................3-28

[] Piecing.........................................3-29

[] Quilting........................................3-30

@Appliqu_......................................3-31

[] QuiltingwithSatinStitches..........3-33

BlindHemStitches..............................3-35

[] IftheNeedleDoesnotCatchthe

Fold...............................................3-36

[] IftheNeedleCatchesTooMuch

of theFold....................................3-36

Appliqu_.............................................3-37

[] SewingSharpCurves....................3-38

ShelhuckStitches................................3-39

ScallopStitches...................................3-41

PatchworkStitches..............................3-42

SmockingStitches...............................3-44

Fagoting..............................................3-46

TapeorElastic:Attaching.....................3-47

Heirloom............................................%49

[] Hemstitching(1)(Daisystitch)......3-49

[] Hemstitching(2)(Drawnwork)....%50

[] Hemstitching(3)...........................3-52

Buttonholes.........................................3-53

[] SewingStretchFabrics..................3-56

[] OddShapedButtons/Buttonsthatdo

notFitintotheButtonHolderPlate.. 3-56

Darning ............................................... 3-57

Bar Tacks ............................................ 3-59

Button Sewing ..................................... 3-61

[] Attaching 4 Hole Buttons ............. 3-62

[]Attaching a Shank to the Button ... 3-63

Eyelet .................................................. 3-63

Multi-directional Sewing

(Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) ........ 3-65

Zil:)pe r Insertion ................................... 3-67

[] Centered Zipper ........................... 3-67

[] Inserting a Side Zipper .................. %68

Chapter 4 Sewing Character/

Decorative Stitches

Decorative Stitch Patterns ..................... 4-2

7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns ............ 4-3

Satin Stitch Patterns ............................... 4-3

7mm Satin Stitch Patterns ...................... 4-4

Cross Stitch ........................................... 4-4

Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ........... 4-5

Alphabetical Characters ........................ 4-6

[] If You Make a Mistake Selecting the

Character ....................................... 4-7

Sewing Attractive Finishes ..................... 4-8

Basic Sewing of Character/

Decorative Stitches ............................... 4-9

Making Stitch Pattern Adjustments ....... 4-11

[] Key Functions ............................... 4-14

Changing the Size of the Stitch Patterns. 4-15

Changing the Stitch Pattern Length

(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .... 4-16

Creating a Vertical Mirror Image ......... 4-16

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ..... 4-16

Sewing Pattern Continuously ............... 4-17

Changing Thread Density

(Only for Satin Stitch Patterns) ............. 4-17

Before Combining Stitch Patterns ........ 4-18

Combining Decorative Stitch and

Character Stitch Patterns ..................... 4-18

Combining Large and Small Stitch

Patterns ............................................... 4-20

Combining Horizontal Mirror Image

Stitch Patterns ..................................... 4-21

Combining Stitch Patterns of Different

Lengths ............................................... 4-22

Making Step Stitch Patterns

(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .... 4-23

[] More Examples ............................. 4-25

Checking Combined Stitch Patterns ..... 4-26

SavingStitchPatterns..........................4-27

[] IfYouCanNotSavetheStitchPattern4-28

RetrievingSavedStitchPatterns...........4-31

Chapter 5 Embroidery

Before Beginning ................................... 5-1

[] Copyright Information .................... 5-1

[] About the Embroidery Unit ............. 5-1

[] About Embroidery Cards

(Sold Separately) ............................. 5-1

[] About Floppy Disks ........................ 5-2

Attaching Embroidery Foot "Q". ............ 5-4

Attaching the Embroidery Unit .............. 5-5

[] Removing the Embroidery Unit ...... 5-7

One Point Patterns ................................ 5-9

Character Patterns ................................ 5-11

Floral Alphabet Patterns ...................... 5-13

Frame Patterns .................................... 5-15

Selecting Patterns from an Embroidery

Card .................................................... 5-17

Selecting a Pattern from a F(oppy Disk

(Only for Machines with Floppy Disk Drives) .. 5-18

Attaching a Stabilizer Material to the

Fabric .................................................. 5-20

Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery

Frame .................................................. 5-21

[] Inserting the Fabric ....................... 5-22

[] Using the Embroidery Sheet ......... 5-23

Attaching the Embroidery Frame ......... 5-24

[] Removing the Embroidery Frame ,, 5-25

Changing the Pattern Position ............. 5-26

Checking the Pattern's Position ........... 5-27

Previewing the Completed Pattern ...... 5-28

Sewing Attractive Finishes ................... 5-29

[] Needle Plate Cover ...................... 5-29

Basic: Embroidery Method ................... 5-30

[] Embroidering Order for Pattern Parts.. 5-32

Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use

Appliqu_ ............................................. 5-33

[] Directions for Appliqu_ ................ 5-33

The Bobbin Runs Out of Thread .......... 5-35

The Thread Breaks During Sewing ...... 5-36

Sewing Again from the Beginning ....... 5-38

Continuing Embroidery After Turning off

the Power ............................................ 5-39

Adjusting Thread Tension .................... 5-40

[] Correct Thread Tension ................ 5-40

[] If the Upper Thread Tension is Too

Strong ........................................... 5-40

[] If the Upper Thread Tension is Too

Weak ............................................ 5-41

Adjusting the Embroidery Speed .......... 5-41

Changing the Thread Color Display .... 5-42

Creating Custom Thread Number ........ 5-43

[] Creating a Custom Thread

Numbering Set ............................. 5-43

Changing the Embroidery Frame

Display ............................................... 5-45

[] Key Functions ............................... 5-46

Changing the Size of the Pattern .......... 5-47

Rotating the Pattern ............................. 5-48

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ..... 5-48

Changing the Density of a Pattern

(Character and Border Patterns Only) .. 5-49

Changing the Colors of Character

Patterns ............................................... 5-50

Saving Embroidery Patterns ................. 5-51

[] Saving a Pattern ............................ 5-51

[] If You Can Not Save the Pattern .... 5-52

Retrieving Patterns from Memory ........ 5-55

Aligning the Left Side of a Pattern and

Sewing ................................................ 5-57

Connecting Characters ........................ 5-58

Embroidering an Outline of a Pattern ,, 5-60

Using a Frame Pattern to Make

Appliqu6 (1) ........................................ 5-61

Using a Frame Pattern to Make

Appliqu6 (2) ........................................ 5-62

Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric

Edges .................................................. 5-64

Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit

Functions

Selecting Character Patterns .................. 6-5

[] Key Functions ................................. 6-8

Moving the Pattern ................................ 6-9

Rotating the Pattern ............................. 6-10

Changing the Size of the Pattern ........... 6-11

Deleting the Pattern ............................ 6-12

Changing the Thread Color ................. 6-13

Changing the Configuration of Character

Patterns ............................................... 6-15

Changing Character Spacing ............... 6-16

Changing the Color of Each Character

in a Pattern .......................................... 6-17

Saving Edited Patterns ......................... 6-32

[] Saving a Pattern ............................ 6-32

[] If You Can Not Save the Pattern .... 6-33

Retrieving Saved Patterns .................... 6-36

Chapter 7MY CUSTOM STITCH

Creating Stitch Data .............................. 7-3

Editing Stitch Data ................................. 7-6

[] Moving a Point ............................... 7-7

[] Moving Part or All of the Design ..... 7-8

[] Inserting New Points ...................... 7-9

Storing the custom design .................... 7-11

[] If the Stitch Pattern Cannot Be

Saved ........................................... 7-12

Retrieving a Stitch Design That Has Been

Saved .................................................. 7-13

Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance

[] Cleaning the LCD Screen ............... 8-2

[] Cleaning the Machine Casing ......... 8-2

[] Cleaning the Race and Shuttle ........ 8-2

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

[] Alarm Sounds ............................... 9-15

Appendix

_ndex

Chapter 1Setting Up

Principal Parts

@ ®

(_ Needle threader lever ............. (R1-35)

Q Presserfoot dial ........................ (R1-6)

(_ Thread cutter ............................ (R1-{)

G Presserfoot holder ........ (R1-{9, 1-42)

(_ Presserfoot ............................... (R]-8)

O Feed dogs ................................. (R1-6)

O Bobbin cover .......................... (R1-_1)

(_ Flatbed attachmentwith accessory com-

partment ............................ (R1-6, 1-8)

(_ "Start/Stop" button .................... (R1-4)

_) "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button

................................................. (R1-4)

(_ "Needle Position" button .......... (R1-4)

(_ "Thread Cutter" button .............. (R1-_)

Sewing speed controller ............ (R1-5)

O "Bobbin Winder" button ........... (R1-5)

Feed dog position switch .......... (R1-6)

(_) L.C.D. (liquid crystal display).. (R1-1 {)

(_) Spool cap ...................... (R1-25, 1-_:;)

(D Spool pin ...................... (R1-25, 1-{_)

(D Bobbin winder ........................ (R1-27)

Thread guide for bobbin winding

............................................... (R1-27)

(_ Supplemental spool pin ............ (R1-6)

Knee lifter mounting slot ........... (R1-7)

(_ Knee lifter ................................. (R1-7)

(_ Handle

@ Balance wheel .......................... (R1-4)

(_ Embroidery card slot ............... (R5-17)

Floppy disk drive slot .............. (R5-18)

Foot controller jack ................... (R1-7)

(_ Main power switch ................. (R1-12)

Q Cord jack ................................ (R1-12)

(_ Foot controller .......................... (R1-7)

Q Needle clamp screw ............... (R1-44)

Buttonhole lever .. (R%55, %58, %60)

Presserfoot lever ....................... (R1-5)

Air vent

Setting Up 1-1

[] Embroidery Unit

(_ Main power switch

Q Power cord

CAUTION

o When leaving the machine unattended, the main

switch of the machine should be switched off or

the plug must be removed from the socket-out-

let.

* When servicing the machine, or when remov-

ing covers or changing bulbs, the machine or

the electrical set must be unplugged.

*For U.S.A. only

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade

wider than the other). To reduce the risk of elec-

trical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a po-

larized outlet only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse

the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-

fied electrician to instal[ the proper outlet. Do

not modify the plug in any way.

(_ Carriage

(_ Release button

(_) Embroidery unit connection

(_ Embroidery frame holder

[] Hard Case

1-2 Setting Up

[] Embroidery Unit Carrying Case

When opening the embroidery unit carrying case, be sure

to unhook the two latches,

When closing the carrying case, press in on the latches

until each one (:licks twice to make sure that they are fully

secured,

(_ Latches

(_ Embroidery unit

(_ Embroidery frame (large)

(_ Embroidery frame (medium plus)

(_) Embroidery frame (medium)

C) Embroidery frame (small)

(_) Sheet large

(L) Sheet medium plus

(_ Sheet medium

(_ Sheet small

[] Operation Buttons

\ ..............................

('_ "Thread Cutter" Button

Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the

excess thread.

A, CAUTION

Do not repeat thread cutting after the threads are

cut. The thread may tangle or the needle may

break, resulting in damage.

CAUTION

o Do not press the "Thread Cutter" button when there

is no fabric in the machine or during machine opera-

tion. The thread may tangle resulting in damage.

.When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread,

or other specialty threads, use the thread cutter on

the side of the machine.

Setting Up 1-3

[] Balance Wheel

O "Needle Position" Button (Needle up/Needle down)

Use this button when changing sewing direction or for

detailed sewing in small areas. Press this button to raise or

lower the needle position. Press the button twice to sew a

sing[e stitch.

(_) "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" Button

Use this button to sew reinforcement stitches at the begin-

ning and end of sewing. Press this button, and the ma-

chine sews 3 stitches in the same spot and stops automati-

cally. For straight and zigzag stitch patterns that take re-

verse stitches, the machine wii[ sew reverse stitches at low

speed only while holding down the "Reverse/Reinforce-

ment Stitch" button (the stitches are sewn in the opposite

direction from the main seam). (See page 2-_L)

_(_) "Start/Stop" Button

Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches

at a slow speed, then begin sewing at the speed set by the

sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the

machine. Hold the button down to sew at the machine's

slowest speed. The button changes color according to the

machine's operation mode.

Green : the machine is ready to sew or is sewing.

Red : the machine (:an not sew.

Turn the balance wheel to raise or lower the needle. The

wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine,

(_ Balance wheel

1-4 Setting Up

[] Presser Foot Lever

[] Sewing Speed Controller

[] Bobbin Winder Button

Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot and

apply pressure to the fabric. If the presser foot is raised to

the second position, and you want to sew heavy weight,

stacked fabrics, etc., that are hard to set under the presser

foot, raise the presser foot lever higher and hold it to make

room for the fabric (see page 2-4).

Q Presser foot

Q Presser foot lever

CAUTION

The machine will not operate with the presser foot

raised.

Use this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Move the le-

ver to the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the lever to the

right to sew at higher speeds.

Q_)Lever

Note

Beginners should sew at a slow speed,

Q]) Slow

(_ Fast

Use this button to wind the bobbin (see page 1-25).

[] Top Cover

Open the top cover to wind the bobbin or do the upper

threading. To open the cover, place your hand under the

clear section of the cover and lift up.

Setting Up 1-5

[] Supplemental Spool Pin

[] Fiat Bed Attachment/Free Arm

Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread during sew-

ing, or when sewing with the twin needle (seepages 1-29,

2-5).

Use the free arm sewing option to attach cuffs, hem pant

legs, and sew other tubular pieces. Pull the flat bed at-

tachment to the left to remove it and create the conven-

ient free arm sewing mode.

[] Feed Dog Position Switch

[] Presser Foot Dial

Use this switch when attaching buttons (see page 3-61 ) or

for other similar projects. Remove the flat bed attachment

and raise the presser foot lever to operate the feed dog

position switch. Set the lever in the _ position for nor-

mal sewing

(_) Feed dog position switch

-_- ..... The feed dogs are up and will help guide

the fabric.

..... The feed dogs are down and will not help

guide the fabric:.

Turn the presser foot dial in order to adjust the pressure

applied by the presser foot. The higher the number, the

stronger the pressure will be. The presser foot dial has set-

tings from 1 (weakest) to 4 (strongest). Use setting "3" for

normal sewing. Lower the presser foot lever before turn-

ing the presser foot dial. If you adjust the setting, be sure

to return it to "3" after sewing.

(_ VVeak

(_ Strong

1-6 Setting Up

[] Knee Lifter

You can use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser

foot without using your hands, so it is convenient for quilt-

ing and other similar projects.

To attach, angle the knee lifter about 20 degrees to the left

and insert it into the mounting slot as far as possible.

CAUTION

If the knee lifter is not pushed into the mounting slot as

far as possible, it may come out during use.

ij _- J

ii jr

ii I

Use your knee to move the knee lifter to the right in order

to raise the presser foot. Release to the left for the presser

foot to lower.

• , CAUTION

Be sure to keep your knee away from the knee

lifter during sewing. If the machine is operated

while the knee lifter is pushed, the needle may

break or the thread tension may loosen.

[] Foot Controller _, CAUTION

Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in

the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or

an electric shock.

1. With the machine turned off, insert the foot controller

plug into its jack on the machine.

(_ Foot controller

(_ Foot controller jack

2. Switch on the machine, then slowly depress the foot

controller to start sewing.

* The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the

foot controller's maximunl sewing speed.

3. Release the foot controller to stop this machine.

* When the foot controller is being used, the "Start!Stop"

button has no effect on the sewing.

* The foot controller can not be used when the embroi-

dery unit is attached.

Press the "Start/Stop" button.

Note (For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller: Model P

This foot controller (an be used on tins machine model

ULT200 I/ULT2002D/ULT2003D.

Setting Up 1-7

IncludedAccessories

3 4 5

13 14

75/II 2 needles

90/14 2 needles

90/14 2 needles : Ball point needle

(gold colored)

1-8

Pull the top of the flat-bed attachment towards you

to open the accessory compartment.

(_ Storage space

(_ Presser foot storage space

(_) Bobbin storage space

No. Part Name

1 Buttonhole foot "A"

2 Embroidery foot "Q"

"g Overcasting foot "G"

4 Monogramming foot "N "

5 Zipper foot "1"

6 Zigzag foot "!"

7 Blind stitch foot "R"

8 Button fitting foot "M"

9 Wall<ing foot

10 Side Cutter

11 Seam ripper (R%55)

12 Bobbin (10 pcs.)

1 _ Needle set

14 Twin needle (R2-5)

Part Code

U,S,A,[ Others

X57789-101

XC1274-001

X51162-001

X53840-301

X59370-051

XC3021-051

X56409-001

130489-001

SA1401 XA8320-101

XC3198-001

X54243-001

SA-155[ XA3812-051

X58358-001

X59296-001

Note

.Thema hine omeswithzi za att che ,

"Always use accessories recommended for this

ma( hine. i _:_

Setting Up

16 17

22 23

36 /38

34 35©

39 _40

No. Part Name

15 Low shank adapter

16 Screw (large)

17 Scissors

18 Chalk pen

19 Cleaning brush (P.8-3)

20 Eyelet punch (P.3-55,64)

21 Screwdriver (large)

22 Screwdriver (small)

23 Spool cap (small)

24 Spool cap (medi urn) x 2

25 Spool cap (large)

26 Vertical spool pill (El-37)

27 Spool felt

28 Disc-shaped screwdriver

29 Embroidery set (medium)

H 10cmxW10cm

(H 4 inch xW 4 inch

30 Embroidery set (medium plus)

H 18cmxW13cm

(H 7 inch x W 5 inch

"gl Spool net (El-'g7)

"g2 Embroidery set (large)

H 26 cmx W 16 cm

(H 10-1/4 inch

×W 6-1/4 inch)

3_ Embroidery set (small)

H 2 cm x W 6 cm

(H 1 inch

×W 2-1/2 inch)

34 Foot controller

(R1-7)

_;5 Needle plate cover (R5-29)

_6 (_;rid sheet set (R7-1)

_;7 Touch pen (R9-3)

_;8 Knee lifter (R1-7)

_;9 Embroidery bobbin

th read

40 Operation manual

41 Quick reference guide

42 Embroidery unit

carrying case

Note (For U.S.A. only)

Foot (ontroller: Model P

Part Code

U.S.A. Others

SA131 XA6126-002

XA5904-051

18478%001

184944-001

XA4527-001

135793-001

X55467-051

X55468-051

130013-004

X55260-153

130012-004

XA3_;36-051

X57045-001

XC1074-051

SA427 X81273-002

SA429 X81329-002

127610-000

SA428 X81274-002

SA426 X81275-002

120V XA7290-051

230V XC0309-001

XA9939-051

SA507[ X81277-001

XA9940-001

XA6941-001

SA-EBT XA8375-001

XC3200-001

XC3265-001

SA528 XC1291-002

This foot controller can be used on this machine

model ULT2001/ULT2OO2D/ULT2OO3D.

The screw of the presser foot holder isavailable th rough

your authorized dea]er (Part (:ode XA4813-051 ).

Setting Up 1-9

Options

No.

I 40 colors embroidery threads

40 colors country threads

22 colors embroidery threads

21 colors country threads

2 Embroidery bobbin thread (White)

Embroidery bobbin thread (Black)

"_ Stabilizer material

Water soluble stabilizer

4 Country bag

5Multi-thread stand

Part Name U.S,A,

SA740

CYT40

SA741

CYT41

SA-EBT

SAEBT999

SA519

SA520

SA152

SA503

Part Code

Others

X80928-100

X81078-102

X81276-102

X81269-102

XA8375-001

XCI376-001

X81175@01

X81267-001

X80922-002

X81123-001

[] When Using the Multi-thread Stand

Using the Multi-thread Stand When Placed Behind the Sewing Machine:

Do not pass the thread through the thread guide on the multi-thread

stand. Pass the thread through the thread guide of the sewing machine,

then pass the thread around the thread guide plate.

(_) Thread guide of the sewing machine

Using the Multi-thread Stand When Placed to the Right of the Sewing

Machine :

Do not pass the thread through the thread guide on the multi-thread

stand, or through the thread guide on the sewing machine. Pass the

thread directly around the thread guide plate.

(_ Thread guide on the multi-thread stand

1-10 Setting Up

CAUTION

Embroidery cards pur-

chased in foreign coun-

tries may not work with

your machine.

No.

Part Name

Embroidery card

No. I Alphabet

No. 2 Flower

No. 3 Dinosaur

No. 6 Mosl<owitz's World

No. 7Country Life

No. 8 Holiday

No. 9 Hobby Craft

No. I0 Monogram Emblenl

No. II Frame

No. 12 Transportation

No. 13 Sports Emblem

No. 14 Lalge Floral

No. 15 Cute Kids

No. 16 Dogs & Cats

No. 19Marine

No. 20 Petite Designs

No. 21 Needleworl<

No. 22 LaIT1eQuilt

No. 23 White on White

No. 25 Horse

No. 27 Birds

No. 28 Christmas

No. 29 Lace

No. "X}Wi ldl ife Animals

No. _tl Lmge Flower II

No. 32 Musical Instrument

No. _3 Trees

No. 35 Cats & Dogs II

No. _6 Fruits & Vegetables

No. "WAppliqu6_ Alphabet

No. _8 Angel

No. _9 Doll Face

No. 40 Sports 3

No. 41 Renaissance Alphabet

No. 42 Farm

No. 43 Victorian

No. 44 Lace2

No. 45 Fancy Worl<

No. 46Australian Animals

No. 47 Butterfly

No. 48Australian Flowers

No. 49 Folk Ait

No. 50 Fairy & Floral

No. 52 Bear Lollections

No. 53 Scene

No. 54Tea Time

No. 55 Gardening

No. 56Asian

No. 57 Lalge Christmas

No. 58 New Quilt Traditions

No. 60 Summer Fun

No. 61 Blouse EmbelJishment

No. 62 Zodiac Signs

No. 63 Bunny

No. 64 Grand Morn

Embroidery disk

[No. 59 Blouse

U.S.A.

SA298

SA299

SA300

SA303

SA304

SA305

SA306

SA307

SA311

SA312

SA313

SA314

SA315

SA316

SA319

SA320

SA321

SA322

SA323

SA325

SA327

SA328

SA329

SA330

SA331

SA332

SA333

SA335

SA336

SA337

SA338

SA339

SA340

SA341

SA342

SA343

SA344

SA345

SA346

SA347

SA348

SA349

SA350

SA352

SA353

SA354

SA355

SA356

SA357

SA358

SA360

SA361

SA362

SA363

SA364

SA359

Part Code

Others

X58317-001

X58321-001

X58362-001

X58497-001

X59322-001

X59357-001

X59511-001

X59567-001

XA0257-001

XA0275-001

XA0517-001

XAI223-001

XAI325001

XAI40&001

XA2452-001

XA2869-001

XA2873-001

XA3431-001

XA3430-001

XA3791-001

XA4289-001

XA4502-001

XA4664-001

XA4771-001

XA5037-001

XA538&001

XA5567-001

XA5629-001

XA5659-001

XA5753-001

XA5781-001

XA5978-001

XA6111-001

XA658&001

XA6733-001

XA6769-001

XA6849-001

XA7770-001

XA7893-001

XA820&001

XA8250-001

XA8348-001

XA8414-001

XA8511-001

XA893&001

XA9129-001

XA9348-001

XC0025-001

XC0057-001

XC0861-001

XC1168-001

XCl304-001

XCl502-001

XC164&001

XC217&001

XCl078-001

Setting Up 1-11

Connecting the Power

A WARNING

Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources

may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:

When you are away from the machine

After using the machine

When the power fails during use

When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a dis-

connection

During electrical storms

A CAUTION

*Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged

in to them. Fire or electric shock may result.

.Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

o When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the

plug to remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to

fire or electric shock.

o Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled,

twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subiect the cord

to heat. These things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the

cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs be-

fore continuing use.

*Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time.

Otherwise a fire may result.

1. Insert the power cord into the cord jack, then insert

the plug into a wall outlet.

(_ Main power switch

(_ Power cord

/ /

//2. Turn the main power switch to "1" to turn on the ma-

chine.

(_) OFF

Q ON

3. Turn the main power switch to "0" to turn off the ma-

chine.

1-12 Setting Up

Viewing the [CD Display

When switching on machine, the screen will display the name of the machine, Touch the screen

to display the utility stitch, The often used "Straight stitch (lefO" (1-01) is automatic all_ selected,

Shows the amount of thread remaining in the

bobbin during sewing. If the display is yel-

low, the bobbin is running out of thread.

Note

This bobbin symbol does not show the

amount of bobbin thread remaining when the

machine is not sewing.

Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and

the needle stop position.

Single needle/

down position Single needle/

up position

Twin needle/ Twin needle/

down position up position

(_) Presser foot code. Attach the presser foot in-

dicated in this display before sewing.

(_) Shows the name and code number of the se-

lected stitch.

C) Shows a preview of the selected stitch.

(_ To select, press the key of the stitch pattern

you want to sew.

Setting Up 1-13

[] KeyFunctions

Display KeyName Explanation Page

Pattern Pressthiskeytoseeanexplanationoftheselectedpattern. 1-24

explanation

key

Operation Pressthiskeytoseeexplanationsforupperthreading,wind- 1-21

guidekey ingthebobbin,changingthepresserfoot,andhowtousethe

machine.

Settingkey Pressthiskeytochangetheneedlestopposition,turnthe 1-20

buzzer(_)N/OFF,adjustthepatternorscreen,andchangeother

machinesettings.

Utilitystitch Pressthiskeytoselectastraightstitch,zigzagstitch,button- 3-9

key hole,blindhemstitch,orotherstitchescommonlyusedin

garmentconstruction.

Character/ Pressthiskeytoselectcharacterordecorativestitchpatterns, 4-1

Decorative orusetheMyCustomStitchTMfunctiontocreateyourown

stitchkey stitchpatterns.

Embroidery 5-8

key

Embroidery 6-2

editkey

Screenlock 2-16

key

Sewingtype 3-13

selectionkey

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.

Attach the embroidery unit and press this key. (Caution: the

Embroidery Edit screen will not display if the embroidery unit

is not attached.) Press this key to combine embroidery pat-

terns. With the embroidery edit functions, you can also cre-

ate original one point patterns or frame patterns.

Press this key to lock the screen.

When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the

stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be

changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.

Press this key when you do not know which stitch pattern to

select, and get help selecting the appropriate stitch pattern

for the sewing application, and instructions on how to sew

the stitch pattern. This key is very useful for beginners.

Stitch Pattern Selection Screen

Press the key of the pattern you want to sew.

Use the _[_@@i@ to __hange sele__tion screens.

3-9

Automatic Press this key to use the automatic reinforcement stitching 2-14

reinforcement (reverse stitching) setting. If you select this setting before sew-

stitch key ing the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches

at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the pat-

tern, the machine may sew reverse stitches).

Automatic Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function. Set 2-15

thread cutting the automatic thread cutting function before sewing to have the

key machine automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the begin-

ning and end of sewing (depending on the pattern, the machine

may sew reverse stitches) and trim the threads after sewing.

Mirror image Press this key to create a mirror image of the selected stitch

key pattern. If the key display is light gray, a mirror image of the 3-11

selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn.

1-14 Setting Up

Display Page

2-5

Key Name

Needle mode

selection key

(single/double)

Stitch width and 2-8

stitch length key

Thread tension 2-1 3

key

Manual memory 3-12

key

Resetkey

Explanation

Press this key to select twin needle sewing mode. The sewing

mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle

mode each time you press the key. If the key display is light

gray, the selected stitch pattern can not be sewn in twin nee-

die mode.

Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the cur-

rently selected stitch pattern. You can use the plus and minus

keys to adjust the zigzag width and stitch length settings.

Shows the thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch

pattern. The thread tension is usually set automatically. You

can use the plus and minus keys to change the thread tension

settings.

Change the stitch pattern settings as you like (zigzag width

and stitch length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting or

automatic reinforcement stitching, etc.), then save them by

pressing this key.

Press this key to return the selected stitch pattern's saved set-

tings to the original settings.

3-12

Setting Up 1-15

Using the LCD Display

Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, or to select a

machine function, or operation indicated on the key,

CAUTION

Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch

pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screwdriver, or other hard or

sharp obiect. It is not necessary to press hard on the screen.

Pressing too hard or using a sharp obiect may damage the screen.

Adiusting Screen Brightness

CAUTION

*All or part of the screen may sometimes become darker or lighter because of changes in the

air temperature or other changes in the environment around the screen. This is normal and is

not a sign of malfunction. Adiust the screen if it is difficult to read.

o The screen may be dark immediately after turning on the power. This is a function of the LCD

back light screen, and it is not a sign of malfunction. The screen will return to its normal level

of brightness after approximately 10 minutes.

oif you are not directly in front of the machine when you view the LC D, the colors may appear

to change or the screen may be difficult to see. This is a characteristic of the LCD, and not a

sign of damage or malfunction. For best results operate the screen while sitting in front of the

machine.

1-16 Setting Up

1. Press _ to open the screen at ]eft,

2. Press to go to the next screen.

iiiiig_i_i_i__ZZ_¸:_!i_i_:_!i!_

3. On the display, use _ and _ to adjust the

screen brightness.

* _ makes the screen darker

* _ makes the screen lighter

4. Once you have adjusted the screen brightness,

Setting Up 1-17

Choosing the Display Language

. Press _ to open tile screen at1 left.

2. Press to go to the next screen.

L When you see this display, press the ar-

row keys to choose the display language.

Choose from the following languages: ENGLISH

GERMAN

FRENCH

ITALIAN

DUTCH

SPANISH

DANISH

NORWEGIAN

FINNISH

SWEDISH

PORTUGUESE

JAPANESE

(]) Shows the selected display language

4. When the desired language is displayed, press

1-18 Setting Up

[ Checking the Application

The application can be started up from the floppy disk.

If the machine is turned on with the floppy disk inserted, the machine imports the application from

the floppy disk, then starts it up.

1. Press _ to open the screen at left.

2. Press to go to the next screen.

to , and

3. Press it changes

then press

4. Turn off the machine.

5. Insert the floppy disk containing the application into the floppy

disk drive slot on the right side of the machine, and then turn on

the machine.

CAUTION

,, Do not insert anything other than floppy disks into the floppy

disk drive slot, otherwise the floppy disk drive may be dam-

aged.

o Do not insert a floppy disk containing pattern data other than

those saved using our application, data design equipment or a

sewing machine, otherwise the sewing machine may malfunc-

tion. (Only .pes, .phc and .dst pattern files can be used.)

6. After the sewing machine reads the floppy disk, it starts up.

CAUTION

Do not turn off the machine or eject the floppy disk while the

machine is reading the disk, otherwise the disk may be damaged.

7. With your finger, lightly press the opening screen. A screen that

allows you to select the sewing machine or the application ap-

pears.

If a floppy disk that does not contain the application is in-

serted, the Utility Stitch screen appears.

If Application Check was set to "ON", it may take some time

until the machine starts up. If you do not wish to use the applica-

tion and Application Check is set to "OFF", the length of time for

the machine to start up does not change.

Setting Up 1-19

Using the Machine Settings Key

to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed,

Press

opening display, etc.)

Note

This function will be available in future technology upg/_des.

Select the needle stop position (the needle posi-

tion when the machine is not operating) to be up

or down.

Select whether to use the sewing speed control-

ler to determine the zigzag width (see page 3-

34).

Make adjustments to character or decorative

stitch patterns (see page 4-12).

Select from among 10 displays when using the

Embroidery functions (see page 5-45).

Change the thread color display on the embroi-

dery screen; display the thread number, color

name, time to embroider, or one of the two cus-

tom thread color numbering sets(see page 5-42).

When embroidery data containing custom thread

colors specified with the PE-Design Ver. 5.0 is

saved on a floppy disk, the stored custom thread

colors are read as those from the sewing machine

if "ON" is selected for this setting.

Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting

(see page 5-41 ).

Program version display

Note

Version 3.0, this is the installed soflware version for

your machine. Check with your local authorized

Brother dealer or at www.brothel:( om for notifica-

tion of an available updates.

Press to go to the next screen.

dO Change the brightness of the LCD (see page 1-

16).

(_ Turn the buzzer ON or OFF.

(_ Turn the lamp ON or OFF.

(_) Turn the opening screen display ON or OFF.

® Turn application checking ON or OFF (see page

1-1%

® Turn the display of each embroidery color ON

or OFF (see page 5-1 9).

(Z) Change the display language (see page 1-18).

1-20 Setiing Up

Press to go to the next screen.

(]_) Thread color numbers can be customized (see

page 5-43).

Using the Machine Operations Key

Press to open the screen shown below. Five categories are displayed at the top of the

screen. Press a key to see more information about that category.

@L_R,,C,P*.LPAP.TS) information about

displays

the main parts of the machine and their func-

tions. This is the first screen displayed when

you press

(_) [BAs,co_E_*T,o,)displays information about

threading the machine, changing _resser feet,

etc.

(_ [_A_,_B_b_yo.) displays information about

attaching the embroidery unit, preparing fab-

ric: for embroidering, etc.

j displays information about deal-

ing with minor difficulties.

@LMA'"TEN " Ej displays informationabout

changing the lamp, cleaning the machine, etc.

Setting Up 1-21

Example: Displaying information about upper threading

1. Press

2. Press I _Aslc_m_T,O"I" The lower half of the screen will change.

3. Press _ (upper threading).

ke_t? seea_i_eoof She.....

d_sPla_eai_st:_n_ .............

Follos the steps explained

belo_ to complete the

eDeratieS.

lever.

4, This screen shows instructions for threading the machine.

Use the arrow keys to scroll downward for more information.

_ = to scroll slowly

_ = to scroll quickly

If you select bobbin wind ing, setting the bobbi n, o r upper th read-

is displayed. Press _ to see a video of theing, displayed

instructions.

5. Press _ to go back to the original screen.

1-22 Setting Up

[] Contents of Other Categories

EMBROIDERY

L BA$1¢ OPERATION I

[ TROVBLESHO_T_NG

_JNTENAN#E

EM_ROI_EF_f

I TROUBLEsH<)OT'N_ I M_'NTEN_NCE1

WH_LE_WlN_ T_E NEEDLE

.................,][

DC,E_NOT SEW O!JT NE_L_ _m_AK_

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_DO_S NOT

ill i i ii

Setdng Up 1-23

Using the Pattern Explanation Key

If you want to know more about the uses for a stitch pattern, select the pattern and press

to see an explanation of the stitch selection.

Example: Displaying information about I_U_.I

' _!arro_ rounded

ii 4:_! buttonhole 1. Press II]1. (If the currently displayed stitch selection screen does

not include /_ use the screen selection tabs to go to the correct

screen).

2. Press

3, The screen shows information about _,

4, Press_ to return to the original screen,

1-24 Setting Up

[ Bobbin Winding/Lower Threading

Press "_[2_;I__tt]l_ t-_ [--_J* _ in thatorder to dispb,y avideo exampleof bobbin

winding on the LCD (see page 1-22). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operaUon.

_, CAUTION

Use only bobbins recommended by the manufacturer of this machine (see page 1-8).

Using other bobbins may result in damage or injury.

9,10

1. Turn on the main power switch.

2. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the

bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

(_ Groove of the bobbin

(_ Spring on the shaft

Pivot the spool pin so that it angles toward the front of

the machine. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so

that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool.

Push the spool cap on the spool pin as far as possible,

then return the spool pin to its original position.

(_ Spool pin

(_ Spool cap

(_) Thread spool

A CAUTION

If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set

incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool

pin and cause the needle to break.

Use the spool cap (large, medium, or small)

that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a

spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used,

the thread may become caught in the slit on

the edge the spool and cause the needle to

break.

Setting Up 1-25

® ® Note

When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread (see the il-

lustration at left), use the small spool cap, and leave a

small space between the cap and the thread spool (see the

illustration at left).

(_ Spool cap (small)

(_ Thread spool (cross-wound thread)

(_) Space

Hold the thread from the spool in both hands, and pass

the thread behind the thread guide (:over on top of the

machine.

Use both hands to set the thread around the thread

guide plate.

(]) Thread guide plate

6. Pull the thread out as indicated on drawing.

1-26 Setting Up

7, Use both hands to set the thread around projection in

the thread guides,

(_ Projection in the thread guides

8, Passthe thread around the thread guide shaft and the

pretension disk as indicated on drawing. Make sure

that thread is correctly inserted inside the pretension

disk,

(_ Thread guide shaft

(_ Pretension disk

9, Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 4-5 times

(as shown in the illustration),

/.....

lO,Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the

bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread to the right,

The cutter will cut the thread,

Q Guide slit

(_ Bobbin winder seat

A CAUTION

Be sure to follow the process described. If the

thread is not cut with the cutter, and the bobbin

is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle

around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.

Setting Up 1-27

ll.Set the bobbin holder to the left, until it clicks into

place,

(_ Bobbin holder

12.Press the "Bobbin Winder" button to start winding the

bobbin.

13.The bobbin will stop rotating automatically when it is

done winding, and the bobbin holder will return to the

original position.

14.Remove the bobbin.

CAUTION

When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the bobbin

winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bob-

bin winder seat, resulting in damage to the machine.

• , CAUTION

Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension

to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in iniury.

(_ Wound evenly

(_ Wound poorly @

1-28 Setting Up

[] Winding the Bobbin During Sewing

With this machin_ you can wind the bobbin during sewing. It will be convenient to wind the

bobbin embroider thread while sewing embroidery. The threading process is different from the

earlier section, so read and follow the instructions carefully.

3 2 4

(_ Supplemental spool pin

1. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the

bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

(_ Groove of the bobbin

(]_)Spring on the shaft

2. Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the

"up" position.

..................... (_ Supplemental spool pin

3. Place the spool of thread on the supplemental spool

pin, so that thread unrolls from the back. Then push a

spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to se-

cure the thread spool.

(_ Spool pin

(]_)Spool cap

(_ Thread spool

Setting Up 1-29

4. With your left hand, hold the thread near the thread

spool. With your right hand, hold the end of the thread,

and use both hands to set the thread around the thread

guides.

(_DProjection in the thread guides

Pass the thread around the projection in the thread

guides, then passthe thread under the pretension disk.

Make sure to set the thread securely under the preten-

sion disk.

CDThread guide shaft

(_) Pretension disk

Follow steps 9 - 14 from the previous section (see pages

1-27, 1-28),

1-30 Setting Up

Setting the Bobbin

Press -_-_ _-_ _ in that order to display a video example of the

operation on the LCD (see page 1-22). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.

CAUTION

Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension

to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. _c.._ _

(]) Wound evenly

(_ Wound poorly (_ @

1. Raise the presser foot lever.

2. Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right, and remove

the bobbin cover.

(_ Bobbin cover

t x _,

-_ 4 _

3. Put the bobbin in the shuttle, making sure the thread

unrolls as shown.

A CAUTION

Be sure the bobbin is set so the thread unrolls in

the correct direction, ff the thread unrolls in the

wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension

to be incorrect or the needle to break.

4. Guide the thread through the groove, then pull the

thread toward you to cut off any excess.

(_ Cutter

5. Replace the bobbin cover. Place the left tab in place

(see arrow 1 at left), then press lightly on the right side

(see arrow 2 at left) until the cover clicks into place.

Note

You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin

thread.

When you need to pull up the bobbin thread (free motion

embroidery) see the illustrated directions on page 1-38.

Setting Up 1-31

[ Upper Threading

Press _ iiiiii!_i_l_l_/__@o4 ___ _nthatordertod_sp_ayav_deoexampleofthe

operation on the LCD (see page 1-22). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.

A CAUTION

Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to

tangle and break the needle, leading to iniury.

1. Raise the presser foot lever.

CAUTION

The machine has an upper threading shutter to insure

proper threading. The upper threading shutter opens

when the presser foot is raised. Upper threading can

not take place if the presser foot is not raised.

(_ Upper threading shutter

2. Press the "Needle Position" button to set the needle in

the up position.

This step moves the thread take-up lever to a position

in which it can be threaded. Be sure to do this step

before continuing.

1-:}2 Setting Up

3. Pivot the spool pin so that it angles toward the front of

the machine. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so

that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool.

4. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possi-

ble, then return the spool pin to its original position.

(_ Spool cap

CAUTION

If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set

incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool

pin and cause the needle to break.

Use the spool cap (large, medium, or small)

that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a

spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used,

the thread may become caught in the slit on

the end of the spool and cause the needle to

break.

@Note

When sewing with fine, (ross-wound thread (see the il-

lustration), use the small spool cap, and leave a small spa( e

between the cap and the thread spool (see the illustl_tion

at left).

(_ Spool cap (small)

@ Thread spool (cross-wound thread)

@ Space

2. Hold the thread from the spool in both hands, and pass

the thread around the plate in the thread guides. Use

both hands to set the thread around the thread guide

plate.

(_ Thread guide plate

Setting Up 1-33

6. Pass the thread through the groove according to the

threading sequence (numbers) indicated on the ma-

chine.

7. To thread the take-up lever, pass the thread from the

back right side to the front left side.

(_ Threading the take-up lever

8, Set the thread behind the needle clamp thread guide

on the needle bar. To set the thread easily, hold the

end of the thread with your [eft hand, and use your

right hand to guide the thread behind the needle (:lamp

thread guide.

1-34 Setting Up

9. Set the thread securely into the slit of the disk in the

thread guide. Be sure that the thread catches the cor-

ner of the thread guide.

(_ Corner of the thread guide

10.Use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut

the thread.

11. Lower the presser foot lever.

CAUTION

Be sure to lower the presser foot lever. Continuing

without lowering the lever may cause damage to the

machine.

5fi 12.Push down the needle threader lever as far as possibJe.

The hook will rotate and pass through the eye of the

needle. Make sure that the hook does not catch the

fabric or any other objects near the presser foot.

(_ Hook

Setting Up 1-35

13.Slowly return the needle threader lever to its original

position. Check that the hook has pulled the thread

through the eye, then release the lever.

14.Pull the thread loop toward the back of the machine.

Note

Do not pull the thread too strongly, as you may bend the

nee(lie.

CAUTION

The needle threader lever can only be used with home

sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Check the

table on page 1-45 for appropriate needle and thread

combinations. Note that, if you are using transparent

nylon mono-filament thread, only needles in the range

of 90/14-100/16 can be used.

15.Passthe thread under the presser foot, and pull it about

100 mm (3 inch - 4 inch) toward the back of the ma-

chine.

(_ 100ram (3 inch -4 inch)

CAUTION

o [f the threading is not successful, raise the presser foot

lever and start again from step 8, setting the thread in

the needle clamp thread guide.

*There are certain decorative threads that can not be

threaded using the needle threader lever. When using

these threads, set the thread behind the needle clamp

thread guide (step 8), then thread the eye of the nee-

dle manually. Make sure the main power switch is OFF

when threading the needle manually.

1-36 Setting Up

[] Using the Spool Net

If using transparent nylon thread, metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the included spool

net over the spool before using.

If the spool net is too long, fold it once to match it to the spool size before placing it over the spool.

(_ Spool net

Q Thread spool

Q Spool pin

(_9 Spool cap

[] Vertical Spool Pin

Use when embroidering with metallic thread.

Insert the vertical spool pin into the end of the bobbin

winder shaft.

Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that order,

and then thread the upper thread.

(_9 Insert the vertical spool pin into the end of the bob-

bin winder shaft

@Spool felt

{_9Thread spool

* When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread

winds off from the front of the spool.

* If using metallic thread, we recommend thatyou use a

%/14 home sewing machine needle.

Note

Thb method keeps the thread _om twisting as it comes off

the spool pin.

Setting Up 1-37

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread

There may be some sewing applications when you want to pull up the bd)bin thread, for example,

when making gathers, darts, free motion quilting or embroidery.

1. Guide the bobbin thread through the groove, follow-

ing the arrow in the illustra%n. Do not cut the thread.

* Do not replace the bobbin cover.

2. While holding the upper thread, press the needle pod-

tion button to raise the needle.

3. Gently pull the upper thread, and a loop of the bobbin

thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate.

4. Pull up the bobbin thread, then passit under the presser

foot and pull it about 100 mm (3-4 inch) toward the

back of the machine, matching the upper thread.

5. Replace the bobbin cover.

CD Upper thread

(_ Bobbin thread

1-38 Setting Up

Changing the Presser Foot

CAUTION

* Always turn off the power before changing the presser foot. if the power is on and the

"Start/Stop" button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause

iniury.

.Always use the correct presser foot for the selected stitch pattern. [f the wrong presser

foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause

iniury.

*OnUy use presser feet for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident

or injury.

[] Removing the Presser Foot

dZ)

Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle,

and then turn off the sewing machine.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. Pressthe black button at the back of the presser foot

holder. The presser foot comes off.

(_ Presserfoot holder

[] Attaching the Presser Foot

4. Place the new presser foot under the holder, aligning

the foot pin with the notch in the holder. Lower the

presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into

the notch in the holder.

(_ Notch

(_ Pin

Setting Up 1-39

[] Attaching the Walking Foot

The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the upper and lower feed dogs to

feed the fabric, this enables you to have better fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics (such as

vinyl cloth, leather, or synthetic leather) or fabrics that slip easily (such as quilting or velvet).

The walking foot (:an only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse stitches (:an

not be sewn with the walking foot. Only select straight or zigzag stitch patterns with reinforce-

ment stitches.

To use the walking foot, you need the low shank adapter and the screw (large) for the walking

foot.

Adapter Screw(large)

Press the "Needle Position" button to set the needle in

the up position, and then turn off the main power

switch.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3, Push the black button on the presser foot holder and

remove the presser foot.

(_ Presser foot holder

4. Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove

the presser foot holder.

1-40 Setting Up

5. Set the low shank adapter for the wal king foot that came

with your machine on the presser foot shaft, and push

it up as far as possible. Tighten the screw securely with

the screwdriver.

CAUTION

Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw securely.

If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the

presser foot and cause iniury.

6. Set the operation lever of the walking foot so that the

fork surrounds the needle clamp, and set the walking

foot on the presser foot shaft.

7. Lower the presser foot lever, insert the screw (large)

for the walking foot, and tighten the screw securely

with the screwdriver.

• , CAUTION

•Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw se-

curely. If the screw is loose, the needle may

strike the presser foot and cause iniury.

oBe sure to turn the balance wheel toward the

front of the machine to check that the needle

does not strike the presser foot. If the needle

strikes the presser foot, iniury may result.

CAUTION

When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to

low speeds.

Setting Up 1-41

[] Reattaching the Presser Foot Holder

",7

1. Push the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle,

then turn the main power switch to OFF.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

Loosen the screw with the screwdriver, and remove

the walking foot.

4. Remove the low shank adapter.

1-42 Setting Up

5, With the presser foot lever raised, tighten the screw

lightly to attach the presser foot holder,

6, Place the presser foot "l" under the holder, Lower the

presser foot lever and use the screwdriver to tighten

the screw firmly,

Note

If the presser foot holder is not installed correctly, the thread

tension may loosen due to improper presser foot holder

height.

• , CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the needle during this

time, otherwise iniury may result.

Use the screwdriver to tighten the presser foot

holder screw securely. If the screw is loose,

the needle may strike the presser foot and cause

iniury.

Changing the Needle

• , CAUTION

oTurn the main power switch to OFF before changing the needle. If the main power is

left on and the Start/Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally,

the machine will start and injury may result.

o Use only sewing machine needles for home use. Other needles may bend or break and

cause iniury.

*Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and cause iniury.

To Check the Needle Correctly:

To check the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface, Check the needle from the

top and the sides, Throw away any bent needles,

(_ Parallel space

(_) Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)

* Place a level surface under the needle

Setting Up 1-43

f ..........

1. Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle,

then turn the main power switch to OFF.

2. Lower the presser foot lever,

3, Use the screwdriver to turn the screw toward the front

of the machine and loosen the screw, then remove the

needle,

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp screw. Do-

ing so may damage the needle or machine.

4, With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert

the new needle all the way to the top of the needle

stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp, Use a

screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

(_ Needle stopper

(_ Hole for setting needle

(_ Flat side of needle

CAUTION

Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle

clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle

clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

1-44 Setting Up

[] About the Needle

The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing

the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems.

Below are some things to keep in mind about needles.

• The smaller the needle number, the smaller the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles

get thicker.

• Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics.

• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 with stretch fabrics.

• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character

or decorative stitches without the embroidery unit.

• Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. Ball point needles (golden colored) 9(-)/14 are not recom-

mended for embroidery, as they may bend or break, causing injury.

• It is recommended that a 9(-)/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavyweight

fabrics or stabilizing products (for example, denim, puffy foam, etc.). 75/11 needle may bend

or break, which could result in injury.

• A home sewing machine needle 75/11 is inserted in the sewing machine.

[] Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

Fabric

Medium weight fabric

Lightweight fabric

Heavyweight fabric

Stretch fabric

Broadcloth

Taffeta

Flannel,

Gabardine

Lawn, Batiste

Georgette

Challis, Satin

Denim

Co rd u roy

Tweed

Jersey

Tricot

Thread

Type

Cotton

Synthetic mercerized

Sill<or sill<finished

Cotton

Synthetic mercerized

Sill<

Cotton

Synthetic mercerized

Sill<

Thread for knits

Size

60 - 80

50 - 80

60 - 80

50 - 80

30 - 50

50 - 60

For top stitching Synthetic mercerized 30

Sill< 30

Note

•For transparent nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 -100/16.

•The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper threading.

_, CAUTION

Size of needle

75/11 - 90/14

65/9- 75/11

90/14 - 100/l 6

Ball point needle

(golden colored)

75/11 - 90/14

90/14 - 100/16

Be sure to follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using an

improper combination, especially a heavyweight fabric (i.e., denim) with a small needle

(i.e., 65/9 - 75/11), may cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to injury. Also, the

seam may be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may skip stitches.

Setting Up 1-45

1-46 Setting Up

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Sew

Basic Sewing

_k CAUTION

*To avoid iniury , pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation.

Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation.

.Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury.

.Do not use bent or broken needles. Doing so may lead to injury.

.Take care that the needle does not strike basting pins or other objects during sewing.

Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.

.If stitches become bunched, lengthen the stitch length setting before continuing sew-

ing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.

1, Turn on the main power switch, and push the "Needle

Position" button to raise the needle.

2. Press a stitch selection key to select a stitch.

3. Install the correct presser foot. The symbol of the cor-

rect presser foot will be displayed in the upper left cor-

ner of the LCD display.

_t, CAUTION

Always use the correct presser foot. If the wrong

presser foot is used, the needle may strike the

presser foot and bend or break, resulting in in-

iury.

4. Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the fabric

and thread ends in your left hand, and turn the bal-

ance wheel to set the needle in the sewing start posi-

tion.

* The black button on the left side of presser foot "1"

should be pressed only if the fabric does not feed or

when sewing thick seams. Normally, you can sew with-

out pressing the black button (See page 2-4).

(_ _ (_

5. Lower the presser foot.

* You do not have to pull up the bobbin thread.

6. Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control lever.

You can use this lever to adjust sewing speed during

sewing.

(_ Slow

(_ Fast

Getting Ready to Sew 2-I

7, Pressthe "Start!Stop" button to begin sewing.

* Guide the fabric lightly by hand.

8. Press the "Start/Stop" button again to stop sewing.

ii_ ___ sZJ \

9. Press the "Thread Cutter" button to trim the threads.

* The needle will return to the up position automatically.

CAUTION

Do not press the "Thread Cutter" button after the

threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the

thread or break the needle and damage the ma-

chine.

CAUTION

o Do not pressthe "Thread Cutter" button when there

is no fabric set in the machine or during machine op-

eration. The thread may tangle, resulting in damage.

*When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread,

or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on

the side of the machine.

2-2

10.When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser

foot and remove the fabric.

Note

thread has run out. If the warning displays, re-thread the

ma, hine immediately, i_ i_

Oe,ting Ready ,o Sew ................................................::::

Sewing Reinforcement Stitches

Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at

the beginning and end of sewing. You can use "Reverse/

Reinforcement Stitch" button to sew reverse/reinforcement

stitches manually (see page 1-4).

On the screen if the automatic: reinforcement stitch key is

selected, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will

be sewn automatically at the start of sewing when press-

ing the "Start/Stop" button. Press the "Reverse/Reinforce-

ment Stitch" button to sew reverse stitches (or reinforce-

ment stitches) automatically at the finish of the sewing

(see page 2-14).

Changing Sewing Direction

Stop the machine. Leave the needle in the fabric:, and raise

the presser foot. Using the needle as a pivot, turn the fab-

ric so that you can sew in the new direction. Lower the

presser foot lever and start sewing.

When edge stitching a short stitch length and close to the

edge of the fabric, the presser foot may not cover enough

fabric for proper feeding. Before you begin to sew, sew a

basting thread at the corner point. When you change di-

rection at the corner, start sewing as you pull the basting

thread toward the back.

(_ 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Sewing Curves

Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with the fab-

ric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve.

Getting Ready to Sew 2-3

Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics

The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm(1/4 inch)

thick. If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur on

an angle, help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the

downward slope,

CAUT[ON

Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm

(1/4 inch) thick through the sewing machine. This

may cause the needle to break and cause iniuryo

If the presser foot lever is in the up position, and you are

sewing heavyweight or multiple layers of fabric which does

not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot

lever as high as possible by hand to bring the presser foot

to its highest position, The fabric will now fit under the

presser foot,

If the fabric does not feed when starting t() sew or when

sewing thick seams, press the black button on the left side

of presser foot "J",

1, Raise the presser foot lever.

2. While keeping the black button on the left side of

presser foot "J" pressed in, lower the presser foot lever.

3. The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to

be fed. After continuing sewing, the presser foot will

return to its normal position,

Sewing Lightweight Fabrics

Place thin paper under thin fabrics to make sewing easier,

Gently tear off the paper or the stabi]izer for embroidery

after sewing,

(_ Thin paper

2-4 Getting Ready to Sew

[ Using the Twin Needle Mode

The twin needle (:an only be used for patterns that show after being selected.

Before you select a stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be sewn in the twin needle mode (see

page 3-1 "Quick Reference Table").

_, CAUTION

• Use only twin needJes made for this machine (part code X59296-001). Other needles

could break, resulting in damage.

Be sure to set the twin needJe mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin

needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break,

resulting in damage.

• Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause iniury.

• When using the twin needle, be sure to use presser foot "J" only. Refer to chart on

page 3-1 through 3-8 for proper presser foot "J'.

/1. Turn the main power switch to OFF, and install the

twin needle (see page 1-43 "Changing the Needle").

2. Do the upper threading. Follow the steps for threading

a single needle for the first threading (see page 1-_2

"Upper Threading").

3. Pass the thread through the needle clamp thread guide

on the needle bar, then thread the needle on the [eft

side.

CAUTION

The needle threader lever can not be used. Thread the

twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the

needle threader lever may result in damage to the ma-

chine.

Getting Ready to Sew 2-5

................ 4. Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up

position.

5. Place additional spool of thread on the supplemental

spool pin, so that the thread unrolls from the back.

Then insert a spool cap onto the spool pin all the way

in, to secure the thread spool.

(_ Spool pin

(_) Spool cap

Q Additional spool of thread

6. Hold the thread from the spool with both hands, and

set the thread in the thread guide.

* Do not set the thread in the bobbin winding thread

guide.

7. Set the thread around the thread guide plate, then pass

the thread through the groove according to threading

sequence (numbers) indicated on the machine.

2-6 Getting Ready to Sew

8. Do not set the thread in the needle clamp thread guide

on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side.

CAUTION

The needle threader can not be used. Thread the twin

needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle

threader may result in damage to the machine.

9, Select a stitch pattern, Refer to chart on page 3-1

through 3-8 for proper presser foot '1".

CAUTION

If the key is light gray after selecting the stitch,

the selected stitch can not be sewn in twin needle

mode.

10. Press to select twin needle mode,

(_ The _- appears next to the bobbin thread display.

CAUTION

Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using

the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the

machine is in single needle mode could cause the

needle to break, resulting in damage.

11. Start sewing.

Sample of Twin Needle Sewing

Getting Ready to Sew 2-7

Setting Stitch Width for Zigzag Stitch Patterns

You can change the stitch width of each zigzag stitch. Norma]]y, the machine automatica]]y sets

an appropriate zigzag stitch pattern width when the stitch pattern is selected. Follow the steps

below when you want to change the zigzag stitch pattern width.

Note

It is not possible to change the width of some stitches (see page 2-10 R)r reference ).

Press _ to narrow the zigzag stitch pattern width. The

value in the display gets smaller.

Press _ to widen the zigzag stitch pattern width. The

value in the display gets bigger.

Note

For an alternate method of (:hanging stitch width using

the speed controller (.seepage 3-34).

2-8 Getting Ready to Sew

Setting the Stitch Length

Your ma_ hine automatically sets tile stitch length when you select a stit_ h. However, there may be

times when you want to change tile stit_ h length. With this machine, you can change tile length of

each individual stikh in a seam,

Note

It is not possible to change the length of some stitches (see page 2-/0 for reference).

Press _ to shorten the stitch length, The value in the

display gets smaller,

Press _ to lengthen the stitch length, The value in the

display gets bigger,

_, CAUTION

if the stitches get bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing, Do

not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may

break and cause iniury.

Getting Ready to Sew 2-9

[] Stitch Pattern Width/Stitch length Settings Table

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0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

1.0 - 3.0

(1/16- 1/8)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

2.5 - 5.0

(3/32 - 3/I 6)

2.5 - 5.0

(3/32 - 3/I 6)

1.5 - 7.0

(1/16 - 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(1/16- 1/4)

2.5 - 5.0

(3/32 - 3/I 6)

2.5 - 5.0

(3/32 - 3/I 6)

3.5 - 5.0

(1/8 - 3/16)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - 9/32)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - 9/32)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.2 - 5.0

(1/64 - 3/16)

0.2 - 5.0

(1/64 - 3/I 6)

0.2 - 5.0

(I/64 - 3/I 6)

0.2 - 5.0 C

(I/64 - 3/I 6)

1.5 -4.0 1-25

(1/16- 3/16)

1.0 -4.0

d/16 -3/I 6)

1.0 -4.0

(i/16 - 3/I 6)

5.0 - 30.0

(3/I 6 -1-3/16)

0.0 - 4.0 I-2_

(0 - 3/I 6)

0.0 - 4.0 C

(0 - 3/16)

0.3 -4.o C

(I/64 - 3/I 6)

0.3 - 4.0

(I/64 - 3/I 6)

0.2 -4.0 I-_3

(I/64 - I/16)

0.2 -4.0

(I/64 - I/I 6)

1.0 - 4.0

(I/16 - 3/I 6)

1.0 - 4.0

(I/16 - 3/I 6)

1.0 - 4.0

d/16 - 3/I 6)

0.5 - 4.0

(1/32 - 3/I 6)

0.5 - 4.0

(1/32 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0 _]

(1/16 - 3/I 6)

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0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

1.0 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

1.0 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

0.0 - 2.5

(0 - 3/32)

3.5 - 5.0

(I/8 - 3/I 6)

3.5 - 5.0

(I/8 - 3/16)

3.5 - 5.0

(I/8 - 3/I 6)

3.5 - 5.0

(118 - 3/"16)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - 1/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - 1/4)

0.5 - 5.0

(1/64 - 3/16)

1.0 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

+3.0 - -3.0

(+1/8 - -I/8)

+3.0 - -3.0

(+1/8 - -I/8)

2.5 - 5.0

(3/32 - 3/16)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

2.5 - 7.0

(3/32 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

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1.0 - 4.0

(1/I 6 - 3/16)

1.0 -4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/i 6)

0.2 - 5.0

(1/64 - 3/I 6)

0.0 - 4.0

(o - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/i 6)

0.2 - 5.0

(1/64 -3/16)

0.2 - 5.0

(1/64 - 3/I 6)

1.0 -4.0

(1/I 6 - 3/16)

0.0 - 4.0

(0 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/I 6)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.0 -3.5

(1/16- 1/8)

1.0 -3.5

(1/16- 1/8)

1.6 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

0.2 - 4.0

(1/64 - 1/16)

0.1 - 1.0

(1/64 - 1/16)

1.0 -4.0

(1/I 6 - 3/I 6) i:i:i

2-10 Getting Ready to Sew

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0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

2.5 - 7.0

(3/32 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

2.5 - 7.0

(3/32 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - I/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/I 6 - I/4)

1.0 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

1.0 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

1.0 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

1.0 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 -I/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 -I/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - I/4)

0.2 - 4.0

(I/64 - I/I 6)

1.0 - 4.0

(I/16 - 3/16)

0.2 - 4.0

(I/64 - I/I 6)

1.0 - 4.0

(I/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(I/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(I/16 - 3/16)

0.2 - 4.0

(I/61 - 3/16)

2.0 - 4.0

(I/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(I/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(ill6 - 3/16)

0.2 - 4.0

(i/64 - 3/i 6)

0.2 - 4.0

(i/64 - 3/i 6)

1.0 - 4.0

(ill6 - 3/16)

i .5 - 4.0

(i/16 - 3/16)

i .5 - 4.0

(i/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(ill6 - 3/16)

i .6 - 4.0

(i/16 - 3/16)

i .6 - 4.0

(i/16 - 3/16)

i .5 - 4.0

(i/16 - 3/16)

i .6 - 4.0

(i/16 - 3/16)

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(ill6- 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - ]/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - ]/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(ill6- 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - ]/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(ill6- 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(ill6- 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(ill6- 1/4)

1.5 - 7.0

(I/16 - 1/4)

3.0 - 5.0

(1/8 - 3/16)

7.5 - 5.5

(I/8 - 7/72)

3.0 - 5.0

(118 - 3/16)

3.0 - 5.0

(1/8 - 3/_ 6)

7.0 - 5.0

(1/8 - 3/_ 6)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.6 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16- 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16- 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16- 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

0.2 - i .0

(1/64 - 1/16)

0.2 - 1.0

(1/64 - 1/16)

0.2 - 1.0

(1/64 - 1/16)

0.2 - 1.0

(1/64 - 1/16)

0.2 - 1.0

(1/64 - 1/16)

Getting Ready to Sew 2-11

3.0 - 5.0

(1/8 - 3/16)

_.0 - 5.0

(1/8 - 3/16)

3.5 - 5.5

('1/8 - 7/32)

3.0 - 5.0

(1/8 - 7/32)

:J.0 - 6.0

(I/8 - 15/64)

3.0 - 6.0

(I/8 - 15/64)

0.0 - 6.0

(0 - 15/64)

3.0 - 7.0

(I/8 - 1/4)

:J.0 - 7.0

(1/8 - 1/4)

3.0 - 7.0

(1/8 - 1/4)

2.5 - 7.0

(3/32 - 1/4)

2.5 - 7.0

(3/32 - 1/4)

1.0 - :J.0

(1/16 - 1/8)

2.5 - 4.5

(3/32 - 3/16)

7.0 6.0 5.0

(1/4 15/64 3/16)

0.2 - 1.0

(I/64 - I/I 6)

0.2 - 1.0

(I/64 - I/I 6)

0.2 - 1.0

(I/64 - I/16)

0.2 - 1.0

(I/64 - I/I 6)

0.5 - 2.0

(1/_2 - Ill 6)

1.0 - 3.0

(1/i - i/8)

0.2 -4.0

(1/64 - 3/16)

0.:J - 1.0

(1/64 - I/I 6)

0.:J - 1.0

(1/64 1/16)

0.:J - 1.0

(1/64 - Ill6)

0.4 - 2.5

(1/64 - I/I 6)

0.4 - 2.5

(1/64 - I/I 6)

0.:J - 1.0

(I/64 - I/16)

7.0 6.0 5.0

(I/4 15/64 _/16)

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2-1 2 Gelting Ready 1o Sew

the Thread TensionSetting

Your machine wi]] automatically set the thread tension when you se]ect a stitch. However, you

may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used.

[] Proper Thread Tension

The upper and lower threads should (:ross near the center

of the fabric. If thread tension is not proper]y set, the seam

may have a poor finish or the fabric may pucker.

(_ Reverse side

(_ Surface

(_ Upper thread

(_) Bobbin thread

If the upper thread tension is too strong (the bobbin thread

can be seen on the top side of the fabric), press the

key.

(_ Bobbin thread

(_ Upper thread

(_ Surface

Locks appear on surface of fabric

@If the upper thread tension is too weak (the upper thread

can be seen on the bottom side of the fabric:), press the

_key.

(_ Upper thread

(_ Bobbin thread

(_ Reverse side

@ Locks appear on reverse side of fabric

Note

If you change the thread tension setting, but turn off the

power o1 select another stitch afterwards, the thread ten-

sion will return to the detroit setting.

Getting Ready to Sew 2-13

Automatic Reinforcement Stitching

After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic: reinforcement stitching function before sew-

ing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending

on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing.

1. Select a stitch pattern.

2. Press to set the automatic: reinforcement stitch-

ing function. The key will display as

Note

Some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar tacks, require

reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing. If you

select one of these stitches, the machine will automati-

c:ally turn on this function (the key appealt_ as when

the stitch is selected).

3. Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing. The

machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or

reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.

(]:) Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

Note

If you press the "Start/StOl_" button to pause sewing, press

it again to continue. The machine will not sew reverse

reinforcement stitches a_cain.

4. Press the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button. The

machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement

stitches) and stop.

To turn off the automatic: reinforcement stitching func-

tion, press again, so it appears as .

(_ Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

2-14 Getting Ready to Sew

Using the Automatic Thread Cutter

After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and

the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the

stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end of sewing. This

function is useful when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

1. Select a stitch pattern.

2. Press to set the automatic thread cutting func-

tion. The key will display as

Note

This function is set automatically when sewing embroi-

dery.

3. Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing. The

machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or

reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.

(_ Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

Note

If you use the "Start/Stop" button to pause sewing, press

the same button again to continue. The beginning revelt_e/

reinforcement stitches will not be sewn at4ain.

4, Press the "Reverse/Rei nforcement Stitching" button. The

machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement

stitches), then trim the thread.

To turn off the automatic: thread cutting function, press

the again, so it appears

(_ Sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and

automatically trims the thread.

Getting Ready to Sew 2-15

[ Locking the Screen

If the screen is locked before starting to sew, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch

length, are locked and cannot be changed. This prevents settings on the screen from accidentally

being changed or the machine from being stopped during sewing when large pieces of fabric or

projects are being sewn. The screen (:an be locked while sewing utility stitches and character

decorative stitches.

1. Select a stitch pattern.

2. If necessary, adjust any settings, such as the stitch width and stitch

length.

3. Press_ to lock the screen settings.

The key appears as _.

4, Sew your project.

5. When you are finished sewing, unlock the screen settings. Press

_ again so that it as

appears

CAUTION

o When the key appears as _, no key other than or

can be operated. To change the pattern or

any other setting, press _ so that it appears as before

trying to change any setting.

* After the screen is locked, operating any of the

keys unlocks the settings.

* The settings are unlocked after the machine is turned off, then

on again.

2-16 Getting Ready to Sew

Chapter 3 Sewing Utility Stitches

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Straight stitch (Left) General sewing, gather, pintucl<, etc. Reverse stitch

is sewn while pressing "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch"

button.

General sewing, gather, pintucl<, etc. Reinforcement

stitch is sewn while pressing "Reverse/Reinforc:er_lent

Stitch" button.

General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch

is sewn while pressing "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch"

button.

General sewing, gather, pintucl<, etc. Reinforcement

stitch is sewn while pressing "Reverse/Reinforcement

Stitch" button.

Genera] sewing for reinforcenlent and decorative

topstitcbing

(l)

Straight stitch (Left) (-)K

(I)

Straight stitch (Middle) OK

Straight stitch (Middle) (-)K

(I)

Triple stretch stitch OK

(J)

Stem stitch Reinforc:ed stitching, sewing and decorative applic:a- (-)K

tions ( j )

Decorative stitch Decorative stitching, to[) stitching OK

(l)

Basting stitch Basti ng N(-)

Zigzag stitch For overcasting, nlending. Reverse stitch is sewn while OK

pressing "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button. ( j)

Zigzag stitch For overc:asting, mending. Reinforcement stitch is (-)K

sewn while pressing "Reverse/Reinforc:ement Stitch" ( j)

button.

Zigzag stitch (right) Start fronl right needle position, zigzag sew at left. OK

(l)

Zigzag stitch ([eft) Start from left needle position, zigzag sew at right. (-)K

(i)

2 step elastic: zigzag Overcasting (mediunl weight and stretch fabric:s), tape OK

and elastic ( j)

3 step elastic: zigzag (-)verc:asting (medium, heavyweight and stretch fab- (-)K

rics), tape arld elastic ( j)

Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of light and medium weigbt fabrics N(-)

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-1

Overcasting stitch

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Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric N(-)

Overcastlngstitch Reinforcing of mediunl, heavyweight and easily N(-)

frayable fabrics or dec:orative stitching.

Overcasting stitch Reinforc:ed seaming of stretch fabric OK

(I)

Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium stretch fabric and heavyweight (-)K

fabric, decorative stitching ( l )

Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric or decorative stitch- OK

ing ( J )

Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam NO

Single diamond overcast Reinforc:ecnent and seaming stretch fabric OK

(I)

Single diamond overcast Reinforcement of stretch fabric (-)K

(I)

With side cutter Straight stitch while cutting fabrics N(-)

With side cutter Zigzag stitch while cutting fabrics N(-)

With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics N(-)

With side cutter (-)vercastirlg stitch white cutting fabrics N(-)

With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics N(-)

Piecing stitch (right) Piecework/patchwork N(-)

6.5 mm (1/4 inch)right seam allowance

Piecing stitch (Left) Piecework/l_atchwork

6.5 nlm (1/4 inch) left seam allowance

3-2 Sewing Utility Stitches

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Hand-look quilling Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch N(-)

Quilting appliqu6 zigzag Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqu# NO

stitch quilt pieces

Quiltiugappliflu_ slilch Quilting stitch for invisible appliquc_ or attaching N(-)

binding

Quiltlug stippling Background quilting NO

Blind hem stitch [[_ Hemming woven fabrics NO

L"'Iitg

Blind hem stitch stretch [[_ Hemming stretch fabric N(-)

L'-4tJ

Blanket slilch _ Appliqu6s, decorative blan!<et stitch OK

(I)

Shell luck edge 1-_ Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics (-)K

(I)

Satiu scallop slilch 1'--_1 Decorating collar of blouse, edge of hand!<erchief C)K

L tl (I)

Scallop slilch | Decorating collar of blouse, edge of handkerchief N(-)

t.f_d

Palchwork join slitch _ Patchwork stitches, decorative sstitching_ C)K

(])

Palchwurk double over[ock _ Patchwork stitches, decorative s_titching• (-)K

stitch [j_J ( l )

Couching slilch _ Decorative stitching, attaching cord and couchirlg C)K

(I)

Smocklug stitch _ Smocking, decorative s_titching• (-)K

(1)

Feather slilch _ Fagoting, decorative stitching OK

(J)

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-3

Fagoting cross stitch Fagoting, bridging arid decorative stitching OK

(J)

Tape attaching Attaching tape to seam in stretch fabric (-)K

(I)

ladder stitch Decorative stitching N(-)

Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching (-)K

(I)

Decorative stitch Decorative stitching OK

(I)

Serpentine stitch Decorative stitching and attaching elastic: (-)K

(l)

Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqu@ OK

(l)

Decorative stippling stitch Decorative stitching N(-)

Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight at Jeff OK

(l)

Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight at center (-)K

(I)

Hemstitching zigzag Decorative hems, top stitching OK

(l)

Hemstitching Decorative hems, lace attaching pin stitch N(-)

Hemstitching Decorative henls N(-)

Hemstitching Decorative hems daisy stitch N(-)

Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems N(-)

3-4 Sewing Utility Stitches

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Hemstitching

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Heirloom, decorative hems N(-)

Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems (-)K

(i)

Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems OK

(])

Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems (-)K

(1)

Honeycomb stitc:h Heirloom, decorative hems OK

(J)

Honeycomb stitch Heirloom, decorative hems (-)K

(i)

Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative henls OK

(J)

Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems N(-)

Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative henls OK

(1)

Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems N(-)

Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative henls OK

(])

Hemstitching Decorative hems and bridging stitch (-)K

(i)

Hemstitching Decorative hems. Fagoting, attaching ribbon OK

(])

Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking N(-)

Hemstitching Decorative hems, sr_ockirlg N(-)

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-5

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Narrow rounded buttonhole Buttonbole on light to medium weight fabrics N(-)

Wide round ended button- Buttonholes witb extra space for larger buttons N(-)

hole

Tapered round ended Reinforced waist tapered buttonboies N(-)

buttonhole

Round ended buttonhole Buttonholes with vertical bar tack in heavyweight N(-)

fabrics

Round ended bultonhole Buttonboies witb bar tack N(-)

Round double ended Buttonhole for fine, nlediunl to heavyweight fabrics N(-)

buttonhole

Narrow squared boltonho[e Buttonboles for light to medium weigbt fabrics N(-)

Wlde squared buttonhole Buttonholes with extra space for larger decorative N(-)

buttons

Squared buttonhole Heavy-duty buttonholes with vertical bar tacks N(-)

Stretch buttonhole Buttonholes for stretch or woven fabrics N(-)

Heirloom buttonhole Buttonboies for heMoom and stretch fabrics N(-)

Bound buttonhole The first step irl makirlg bound buttonboies N(-)

Keyhole buttonhole Buttonboies irl heavyweight or thick fabrics for larger N(-)

flat buttons

Tapered keyhole boltonho[e Buttordloles in rTledium to heavy weight fabrics for N(-)

larger flat buttons

Keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes with vertical bar tack for reinforcement

in heavyweight or thick fabrics

3-6 Sewing Utility Stitches

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Darning

N(-)

Darning _ Darning of heavyweight fabric N(-)

Bar tack _ Reinforcemerlt at openirlg of pocket, etc. N(-)

Button sewing [-_ Attaching buttons N(-)

Eyelet _ For maldng eyelet, holes on belt, etc. N(-)

U"U

Diagonally left up (Straight) _ For attaching appliqu6 on tubular pieces of fabric and N(-)

UqJ

mitering corners

Reverse (Straight) _ For attacbirlg appiiqu6 on tubular pieces of fabric arid N(-)

U tlmitering corners

Diagonally right up _ For attaching appliqu6 on tubular pieces of fabric: and N(-)

(Straight) L_'_I_.I miterirlg corners

Sideways to left (Straight) _ For attaching appliqu# on tubular pieces of fabric N(-)

U"U

Sideways to right (Straight) _ For attaching appliqu# on tubular pieces of fabric N(-)

Lr_J

Diagonally [eft down _ For attacbirlg appiiquc_ on tubular pieces of fabric arid N(-)

(Straight) L_'_t:d mitering corners

Forward (Straight) _ For attaching appliquc_ on tubular pieces of fabric: and N(-)

mitering corners

Diagonally right down _ For attacbirlg appliquc_ on tubular pieces of fabric arid N(-)

(Straight) L_'_qj mitering corners

Sideways to left (Zigzag) _ For attaching appliqu_ on tubular pieces of fabric N(-)

Lr_J

Sideways to right (Zigzag) _ For attaching appliqu# on tubular pieces of fabric N(-)

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-7

Darning of medium weight fabric

Forward (Zigzag) For attaching appliqu6 on tubular pieces of fabric and

mitering corners

_ N(-)

5-12 Reverse I_ For attaching appliqu6 on tubular pieces of fabric and N(-)(Zigzag) mitering corners

CAUTION

Make sure to use the correct presser foot for each stitch pattern. Otherwise, the needle

may strike the presser foot and bend or break, causing injury.

3-8 Sewing Utility Stitches

Selecting aStitch Pattern

Turn the main power switch to ON, The screen

shown at left is displayed, The often-used "1-01

Straight (left)" stitch pattern is automatically se-

lected.

Press to view this screen if another screen

displays.

Use !'

tern you want.

to find the stitch pat-

(_ Preview of the selected stitch

(_ Stitch selection screen

Touch the key of the stitch pattern you want to

sew to select it.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-9

[] Stitch Selection Screens

Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches

Press to go to the next page.

Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes/Bar tacks Multi-directional Sewing

3-10 Sewing Utility Stitches

[] Using the Mirror image Key

Depending on the type of utility stitch you select, you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror

image of the stitch pattern.

If is lit when you select a pattern, it will be possible to make a mirror image of the pattern.

CAUTION

If is light gray after you select a stitch pattern, you can not create a horizontal mirror

image of the selected stitch pattern (this is true of buttonholes, multi-directional sewing, and

others).

Press so it appears as [_ to create a horizontal mirror im-

age of the selected stitch pattern.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-11

[] Saving Your Preferred Stitch Settings

The settings for zigzag stitch width, stitch length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting or auto-

matic reinforcement stitching, etc,, are preset by the computer for each stitch pattern, If you want

to change those settings, input the new settings and press for each pattern you want to

change, The new settings wi]] rep]ace the computer settings,

Examp[e: You a[ways use a [ength setting of

2.0 mm (1/16 inch) for a straight stitch

1. Select the straight stitch.

2. Set the length to 2.0 mm (1/16 inch), and press

3. Press ,and go back to the original screen, or turn off the

machine. The next time you select the same straight stitch, the

stitch length setting should be 2.0 mm, as you saved it.

CAUTION

• You can change any of the settings on the

screen in the same manner.

•If you do not press or after saving the new stitch

settings, the new stitch settings will be displayed whenever you

select that stitch, even after turning off the power.

* Press to return to the original machine settings.

Then press to memorize these settings.

3-12 Sewing U_tiiity Stitches

[ Using the Sewing Type Selection Key

You can also select utility stitches using , Use this key when you are not sure which stitch

to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches, For example, if you

want to sew overcasting, but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch, you can

use this screen to get advice, We recommend that beginners use this method to select patterns,

1, Press to view the advice screen,

2, Press a key to see advice about that type of stitch or application,

Example: Displaying information about overcasting

* Press to return to the original screen,

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-13

3. The upper part of the screen displays a selection of overcasting

stitches with explanations. Read the explanations and select the

appropriate stitch.

,:!_ Overcasting stitch

i ]

4. The screen displays directions for sewing the selected stitch,

3-14 Sewing Utility Stitches

5, Press _ to scroll the screen in the direction of arrow selected,

and see the next part of the instructions,

Press _to scroll the screen 1 line at a time, in the direction

of the arrow selected,

Press _to scroll a larger section of the screen in the direc-

tion of the arrow selected.

Follow the directions to sew the stitch,

* Press _ at any time to return to the selection screen,

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-15

], Select a stitch pattern.

If the stitch which you select has a double mark "u" at

the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches

holding the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button.

If the stitch which you select has a dot mark "." at the

top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement

stitches holding the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch"

button (see page 2-3).

Straight stitch (left needle position)

Straight stitch (middle needle positio)

Straight stitch (middle needle position)

Triple stretch stitch (left needle position)

Stem stitch for stretch fabrics (middle needle position)

Decorative straight stitch (left needle position)

Basting stitch (left needle position)

@Reverse stitch

@Reinforcement stitch

@Left needle position

@Middle needle position

3-I 6 Sewing Utility Stitches

2. Attach presser foot "J". Hold the thread tails and fabric

with your left hand, and turn the balance wheel with

your right hand to insert the needle into the fabric. This

is the sewing start position,

3. Lower the presser foot, and hold the "Reverse/Reinforce-

ment Stitch" button to sew 3-4 stitches. After the ma-

chine sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches),

press the "Start!Stop" button to sew forward. The ma-

chine will begin sewing slowly.

(_ _ - 4 reverse stitches

A CAUTION

Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin,

or any other objects, during sewing, The thread

could tangle or the needle could break, causing

injury.

4. When sewing is completed, hold the "Reverse/Rein-

forcement Stitch" button to sew 3-4 reverse stitches (or

reinforcement stitches) at the end of seam.

After sewing, press the "Thread Cutter" button to trim

the threads.

When the automatic thread cutting and automatic re-

inforcement stitch keys on the screen are selected, re-

verse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will be sewn

automatically at the start of sewing when pressing the

"Start/Stop" button. Press the "Reverse/Reinforcement

Stitch" button to sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement

stitches) and trim the thread automatically at the finish

of sewing.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-17

[] Changing the Needle Position (Left Needle Position Patterns Only)

When you select left needle position stitch patterns, you

can use_ and _in the Stitch Width display to change

the position of the needle. Match the distance from the

right edge of the presser foot to the needle with the stitch

width, then align the edge of the presserfoot with the edge

of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.

(_ Stitch width

12.0 mm 8.5 mm 6.5 mm 5.0 mm

(1/2 inch) (11/32 (1/4 inch) (3/16 inch)

inch)

[] Needle Plate Markings

1/4% 1 in

iIII III

2 3 4 cm

For standard 16 mm (5/8 inch) seam allowance, set

on LCD.

(_ 16 mm (5/8 inch)

3-18 Sewing Utility Stitches

Basting

1. Select _.

2. Attach presser foot "J". Press the "Reverse/Reinforce-

ment Stitch" button to sew reinforcement stitches, then

continue sewing.

Note

eIf you do not want to use a reinforcement stitch at the

beginning, you should lift the presser foot, rotate the

balance wheel, pull Lip the bobbin thread and pull a

length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of

the machine.

•You can set the stitch length between 5 mm (3/16 inch)

and 30 mm (1-3/16 inch)

(_ Between 5mm (3/16 inch) and 30 mm (1-3/16 inch)

3. Sew while keeping the fabric pulled tight,

4. End the basting with reinforcement stitches.

Sewing U_ti[ity Stitches 3-19

Zigzag Stitches

Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, applique, patchwork, and many other applications,

Select a stitch pattern, and attach presser foot "J",

If the stitch which you select has a double mark "u" at the

top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches hold-

ing the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button,

If the stitch which you select has adot mark "." at the top

of the key display, you can sew reinforcement stitches

holding the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button (see

page 2-3),

1_-] Zigzag stitch pattern

To adjust the zigzag width, use the WIDTH key.The size

of the width is the same distance on both sides of the

center needle position.

Zigzag stitch pattern

To adjust the zigzag width, use the WIDTH key.The size

of the width is the same distance on both sides of the

center needle position.

_1 Zigzag stitch pattern

To adjust the zigzag width, use the WIDTH key. The RIGHT

side of the zigzag is stationary. The width change is from

right to left.

Zigzag stitch pattern

To adjust the zigzag width, use the WIDTH key. The LEFT

side of the zigzag is stationary. The width change is from

left to right.

©®(_ Reverse stitch

(_ Reinforcement stitch

[] Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)

Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that

the right-hand side needle drop point is over the edge of

the fabric.

(_ Needle drop position

3-20 Sewing Utility Stitches

Attach the appliqu6 using a temporary spray adhesive or

basting, then sew it,

* Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right hand

needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric:,

[] Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)

5Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it over

the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch bridges both

pieces of fabric.

[] Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)

Shorten tile stitch length setting to obtain afine stitch, Sew

slowly, keeping the seams parallel with the fabric: edge as

you guide the fabric: around the curve.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-21

Elastic Zigzag Stitches

Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other uses.

1. Select a stitch pattern, and attach presser foot "J".

3steps elastic

zigzag .........................................

1-1_ 2 step elastic zigzag

3 step elastic zigzag

[] Tape Attaching

Stretch the tape flat. While stretching the tape flat, sew the

tape to the fabric.

(_DTape

[] Overcasting

Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch

fabrics. Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric

with the needle dropping off the edge of the fabric: at the

right.

3-22 Sewing UtiJity Stitches

Overcasting

Use for the beginning and end of seams in skirts or trousers, and the beginning and end of all

cuttings. Use presser foot "G", presser foot "J", or the side (:utter attachment depending on the

kind of overcasting stitch you select.

[] Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G"

l + Select a stitch pattern.

I_'T'_ or sewing light and medium weight fabrics

For sewing heavyweight fabrics

[T:'_- I For sewing medium or heavyweight and easily-fraya-

ble fabric

2+ Attach presser foot "G"+ Lower the presser foot so that

the presser foot guide is exactly against the edge of the

fabric.

3. Sew along the presser foot guide.

(_ Guide

CAUTION

After the stitch width is adjusted, turn the bal-

ance wheel toward you by hand and check that

the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the

needle hits the presser foot the needle may

break and cause iniury.

(_) The needle should not touch

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-23

[] Overcasting Using Presser Foot " r_

1, Select a stitch pattern,

For sewing stretch fabrics

For sewing medium stretch fabrics and heavyweight

fabrics

1 For sewing stretch fabrics

For sewing knit stretch fabrics

_-1 For sewing stretch fabrics

For sewing stretch fabrics

2. Attach presser foot "J". Sew with the needle dropping

slightly off the edge of the fabric.

(_ Needle drop position

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3-24 Sewing Utility Stitches

[] Overcasting Using the Side Cutter

By using the side cutter, you (:an do overcasting while cutting the fabrics,

1. Push the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle,

then turn off the power.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

LIj_

3. Press the black button on the presser foot holder, and

remove the presser foot.

4. Set the fork of the operating lever around the needle

(:lamp screw.

(_ Needle clamp screw

(_ Operating lever

* Make sure that the fork of the operating lever is set

onto the screw firmly.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-25

5. Slowly lower the presser foot lever, and then position

the pin on the presser foot (side cutter) in the notch of

the presser foot holder to attach the presser foot (side

cutter).

6, Select a stitch pattern.

If there is an "S" in the bottom of the key display, the

indicated stitch pattern can be sewn with the side (:ut-

ter.

Normal sewing

Zigzag stitch

Overcasting stitch for light and medium weight fab-

dcs

(-)vercasting stitch for heavyweight fabrics

Overcasting stitch for medium and heavyweight stretch

fabrics

7. Make a cut of about 20 mm (3/4 inch) in the fabric.

(_) 20 mm G/4 inch)

3-26 Sewing Utility Stitches

8. Place the fabric as shown left figure B.

Right side of cut: on top of the guide plate

Left side of cut: underneath the presser foot

(_ Guide plate (lower knife)

(_ Presser foot

9. Thread the needle, then pull out a long section of the

upper thread, pass it below the presser foot and pull it

out in the fabric feed direction (see left figure B).

(_ Presser foot

(_) Upper thread

10.Lower the presser foot lever.

CAUTION

If the width has been adiusted, turn the balance wheel

by hand to check that the needle does not touch the

side cutter. If the needle touches the side cutter, it may

cause the needle to break.

When Sewing Straight Stitchesonly

The seam margin should be about 5 mm (3/1 6 inch).

(_ Seam margin

* Make sure you select a pattern for the side cutter.

* C]ean the side cutter after use, to avoid having dust

and scraps of thread bui]d up on it.

* Add a small amount of oil as required to the cutting

edge of the (:utter.

Note

eThe _bric will not be cut if the whole fabric is simply

spread out underneath the presser foot guide plate. Set

the _bric as explained in step 8, and then start sewing.

•Check that the needle is raised when the presser foot

lever is raised.

oOne layer of 13 oz. denim (:an be cut.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-27

[ Quilting

You can make beautiful, quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, you

wi]] find it convenient to use the knee ]ifter and foot control]er (see pages 1-7) to free your hands

for other tasks.

If there is a "P" or "Q" at the bottom of the key display, the

indicated stitch pattern is intended for qui]ting.

Piecing stitch

I 1-29 , '

I (right)

Piecing straight stitch "RIGHT"

Straight stitch for piecing. The default stitch length is 1.6

mm (1/16 inch). Default stitch width (needle position) is

5.5 mrn (7/_¢2 inch). The stitch is set short to keep the

stitching from coming loose during construction of the

quilt block.

This is a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance when placing

the edge of the fabric along the right edge of the presser

foot (see Illustration _) on page %29).

Piecing straight stitch "LEFT"

Straight stitch for piecing. The default stitch length is 1.6

mm (1/16 inch). Default stitch width (needle position) is

1.5 mm (1/16 inch). The stitch is set short to keep the

stitching from coming loose during construction of the

quilt block.

This is a 6.5 mrn (1/4 inch) seam allowance when placing

the edge of the fabric along the left edge of the presser

foot (see Illustration _) on page %29).

Hand look quilting stitch

You can create the appearance of a hand quilted look by

using transparent nylon thread in the needle and bobbin

thread matching the color of the quilt. When using with

the nylon thread, strengthen the upper thread tension.

Use this stitch for quilting small to large projects.

Quilting appliqu6 zigzag stitch

Use this stitch to appliqu6 quilt blocks, garments, etc. Press

J' S '"

the Rever e/Remtorcement Stitch" button to sew rein-

forcement stitches at the beginning and end of appliqu6.

Quilting appliqu_ stitch

Use this stitch for "invisible" appliqu_ or attaching bind-

ing.

Quilting Stippling stitch

Use this stitch to quilt small areas such as vests, jackets,

pillows, etc.

3-28 Sewing Utility Stitches

[] Piecing

Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks make

sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (1/4 inch).

1-291. Select _ or , and attach presser foot "J".

®® To align a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance with the

right edge of the presser foot.

(Stitch 1-29)

(_ 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

®® To align a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance with the

left edge of the presser foot.

(Stitch 1-30)

(_ 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

2. Align the edge of the fabric with the edge of the presser

foot, and start sewing.

To change the needle position use _ or _ in the

width display.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-29

[] Quilting

Sewing together the quilt front, batting, and backing is called quilting. You (:an sew the quilt with

the walking foot to keep the quilt front, batting, and backing from sliding. Your walking foot has a

set of feed dogs that match the reaction of the feed dogs that rise above the surface of the needle

plate as you sew.

1. Attach the walking foot (see page 1-40).

2. Select _ or _.

3. Place one hand on each side of the presser foot to hold

the fabric securely. Sew while holding the fabric.

Note

,Sew in slow to medium speed.

,Do not sew in reverse or use stitches that require sidle

ways o1 revel:se feeding Always check to be sure that

your quilting surface is securely basted before begin-

ning to sew. Ma(hine quilt spe(ialized needles and

threads are also available for ma(hine quilting.

3-30 Sewing Utility Stitches

[]AppJiqu6

1. Trace the pattern onto the appliqu(_ fabric and then cut

around it, leaving 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to _/1 6 inch) seam

allowance.

(_ Seam allowance : 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/1 6 inch)

2. Place a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size of

the appliqu6 design onto the fabric, and then fold over

the seam margin using an iron. Clip curves when nec-

essary.

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3. Turn the appliqu_ over, and attach the thick paper with

basting pins or a basting stitch.

4. Select _, and attach presser foot "J".

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-31

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_:_i_!_i!!_!_!i!i_i!iiJi!i_i!i@_!_i_!i_!_ii_!i!_!_i_i_i_i_i_ii_!_i_i_i!_i_!_!_i_i_i_ii_i_i!i_!ii_ii_i_!i_i_!_!_!_i_i_i!i_!_ii!i!ii_i_i_!i_iii_i!:@_ii_:_

_iiii!{iiii_iil

2, Use the quilting appliqud stitch to attach the appliqud.

Sew around the edse, while dropping the needle as

close to the edge as possible.

A CAUTION

Be careful that the needle does not strike a bast-

ing pin during sewing. Striking apin can cause

the needle to break, resulting in injury.

@ ® @

{D Dresden plate

(_ Stained glass

(_) Sunbonnet sue

3-32 Sewing Utility Stitches

[] Quilting with Satin Stitches

Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitch. If you set the speed control lever to control the

stitch width, you can make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing.

1. Attach the foot controller.

(_ Foot controller

(_) Foot controller jack

Quilting appliqu_

stitch

2. Select _, and attach presser foot "J".

3, Press_ in the LENGTH display to shorten the stitch

length.

The setting will vary according to the kind of fabric

and the thickness of the thread, but a length of 0._ to

0.5 mm (1/64 to 1/32 inch) is best for satin stitch pat-

terns.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-33

4. Set the speed control s]ide to control the stitch width.

Press _.

display, change the set-

During this process:

* You can use the speed control slide to adjust the stitch

width.

* Use the foot controller to adjust the sewing speed.

6. Press to return to the origina] screen.

(9 ®

7, You can adjust the stitch width during sewing by mov-

ing the sewing speed controller. Slide the lever to the

left, and the stitch width becomes narrower. Slide it to

the right, the stitch width becomes wider. The size of

the width changes equally on both sides of the middle

needle position.

(_ narrower

(_ wider

Rough sketch (line)

3-34 Sewing Utility Stitches

Blind Hem Stitches

Select from these stitches to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts,

Select a stitch pattern.

For woven fabrics

For stretch fabrics (jersey, knit fabrics)

(9 2, Place the fabric wrong side up. Fold and baste the fab-

ric as illustrated.

(_ 5 mm (3/16 inch)

(_ Basting stitches

(_) Wrong side of the fabric:

3. Attach blind hem stitch foot "R", and lower the presser

foot. Position the fabric so the folded edge touches the

guide of the presser foot.

(_ Guide

(_ Fold

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-35

4. Sew the fabric, keeping the folded edge in contact with

the presser foot,

(_ Needle position

5, Remove the basting stitches and turn over the fabric.

(_ Wrong side of fabric

(_) Right side of fabric:

Blind hem stitches can not be sewn if the left needle

drop point does not catch the fold, If the needle catches

too much of the fold, the fabric can not be unfolded

and the seam appearing on the right side of the fabric:

will be very large, leaving an unattractive finish, If you

experience either of these cases, fo]]ow the instruc-

tions below to solve the problem,

[] If the Needle Does not Catch the Fold

Adjust the width so that the needle slightly catches the

_ fold by pressing _ in the WIDTH display.

[] If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold

Adjust the width so that the needle slightly catches the

fold by pressing _ in the WIDTH display,

3-36 Sewing Utility Stitches

Appliqu_

Use a temoprary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a bast-

ing stitch to attach the appliqu_ to the fabric, This will

keep the fabric from moving during sewing,

@ Appliqu_

@ Fabric glue

* Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to the

app]iqu6 shape, size, and quality of materia] (see pages

2-8, 2-9).

3. Attach presser foot "J". Check that the needle drops

slightly off the edge of the applique, then begin sew-

ing.

@ Appliqu6 material

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-37

(_ Needle drop position

[] Sewing Sharp Curves

Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the

applique. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little

bit at a time while sewing, for an attractive finish to the

seam.

Note

Placin_ a ]it4htweit4ht tear away st_bi]izer beneath stitch-

in_ area will improve the stitch placement alon8 the ec_qe

of the appliqu_ t_bric.

3-38 Sewing Utility Stitches

Shelltuck Stitches

Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch

pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses or blouses.

1. Select _.

2. Increase the upper thread tension for an attractive scal-

lop finish to the shelltuck stitches.

* If the upper thread tension is too weak, the shelltuck

stitches will not scallop.

3. To make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the fabric: in

half along the bias.

* Use a thin fabric:.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-39

4. Attach presserfoot "l". Setthe needle drop point slightly

off the edge of the fabric, and start sewing.

(_ Needle drop position

5. Unfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one side.

Note

To make shell tucks at e_;e of a collar o1neckline follow

the pattern's instructions and then use this stitch to make

a decol_tive finish on the collar o1 neckline.

3-40 Sewing Utility Stitches

Scallop Stitches

This wave shaped running stitch pattern is called the scallop stitch pattern. Use this stitch pattern to

decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as an accent at a hem.

A temporary spray adhesive may be necessary for lightweight fabrics. Test sew before sewing on project.

1. Select _.

2. Attach presser foot "N". Sew scallop stitches along the

edge of the fabric. Do not sew directly on the edge of

the fabric.

3. Trim along the seam, making sure notto cutthe stitches.

Note

Use a seam sealant to secure the edges of the scallop

stitches.

Sewing Ut[[ity Stitches 3-41

Patchwork Stitches

For a decorative look called "Crazy Quilting" the following stitches (;an be sewn on top of a

pressed seam allowance.

1. Select _, and attach presser foot "J".

@2, Place two pieces of fabric right side together. Sew the

fabrics together, then press open the seam allowance.

(_ Straight stitch

(_) Seam margins

(_ 6,5 mm (1/4 inch)

(_ Reverse side

3-42 Sewing Utility Stitches

3. Select a stitch pattern.

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iiiii_i::ii_i!i:i!ili_iliiii_ii_!ii!ii_!i_iii_i(ii_i_ i_i_i!_i

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4. Place the fabric right side up in the machine. Center

the presser foot over the seam, and sew over the seam.

(_ Right side of the fabric

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-43

Smocking Stitches

Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc.

1. Select a straight stitch pattern, and attach presser foot

2. Set the stitch length to 4.0, loosen the upper thread

tension, and sew the seams, leaving about 10 mm (3/8

inch) between the seams.

(_ About 10 mm (3/8 inch)

3. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount

of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them.

3-44 Sewing Utility Stitches

4. Select or .

5, Sew the spaces between the straight seams.

6, Pull out the straight stitch threads.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-45

Fagoting

When there is a space between two fabrics, with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics

together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when sewing blouses or children's clothes.

1. Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper, leaving a

C space of 4 mm (3/16 inch) between the fabrics.

(_ 4 mm (3/16 inch)

(_ Paper

(_) Basting stitches

3. Attach presser foot "J". Align the center of the presser

foot with the middle of the space between the fabrics

and begin sewing. Use a thick thread.

(_ Basting stitches

4. When sewing is finished, gently tear the paper away.

3-46 Sewing Utility Stitches

Tape or Elastic Attaching

1, Select a straight stitch pattern, and attach presser foot

Set the stitch length to 4,0 mm, and loosen the upper

thread tension to 2,0,

1-06

1-16 [

Note

Be sure that neither the automatic reinforcement

nor the automatic thread cutting is selected.

2, Sew 2 rows of straight stitches on the right side of the

fabric, then pull the bobbin thread to gain the neces-

sary gather,

Note

Before sewing the straight stitch, rotate the balance wheel

and pufl up the bobbin thread, gl_sping the top and bob-

bin thread puff a length of thread out from the rear of the

machine. (Be sure that the presser foot is lifted).

3, Place the tape over the gather, and hold it in place

with basting pins,

(_ Tape

Sewing UtiJity Stitches 3-47

2-_sTape atSaehing

5, Sew over the tape (or elastic),

CAUTION

Be sure the needle does not strike a hasting pin,

or any other obiects , during sewing. The thread

could tangle or the needle could break, causing

iniury.

6. Pull out the straight stitch threads.

3-48 Sewing Utility Stitches

[Heirloom

[] Hemstitching (1) (Daisy stitch)

Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stir( hing on shirt fronts.

1. Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a

little stiffness.

2. Insert needle type 130/705H, size 100/16 Wing nee-

dle.

CAUTION

*The needle threader lever can not be used. Thread

the wing needle by hand, from front to back. Using

the needle threader lever may result in damage to the

machine.

* A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use

"130/705 H Wing" needle when sewing these patterns.

if using a wing needle and the stitch width has been

set manually, check that the needle will not touch the

presser foot before starting sewing by carefully rotat-

ing the balance wheel.

3. Select a stitch pattern, attach presser foot "J", and start

sewing.

* Select any pattern between 3-01 and 3-22.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-49

[] Hemstitching (2) (Drawn work)

1. Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of

fabric to open the area, Pu]] out 5 or 6 threads to leave

a 3 mm (1/8 inch) area open,

Note

Loosely woven _bri_ s work best for this,

3, Attach presser foot "N", With the right side of the fab-

ric facing up, sew one edge of the open area,

3-50 Sewing Utility Stitches

4, Press tocreateamirrorimageofthestitchpat-

tern.

5, Sewtheoppositesidetokeepthepatternsymmetrical,

6. Illustrationoffinishedproduct.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-51

[] Hemstitching (3)

]. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm

(_/16 inch) area which is not yet open. (Pull out four

threads, leave five threads and then pull out four

threads, the width of five threads is approximately 4

mm G/1 6 inch) or less.)

(_ Approx. 4 mm (_/1 6 inch) or less

Q Four threads (pull out)

(_ Five threads (leave)

2, Select _.

3, Sew the decorative stitch on the center of the five

threads created above.

* Usin[4 a wing needle is an option.

4, Illustration of finished product.

3-52 Sewing Utility Stitches

Buttonholes

Buttonholes will sew from the front to back of the buttonhole foot. For best results, place horizon-

ta] positioned buttonho]e to sew on the garment from the center to the edge of the placket.

1. Select a stitch pattern, and attach buttonhole foot "A'.

1_ arrow rounded buttonhole on light to medium weight

fabric "2

"1 For use on low stress or decora-

tive applications

*2 For use on average stress applica-

tions

*3 For use on high stress or utility

applications

Wide round ended buttonhole on medium weight fab-

ric v,!ith extra space for larger buttons $2

Tapered reinforced waist closure buttonhole on medi-

um to heavyweight fabrics *';

Round ended buttonhole v,!ith reinforced bar tack in

heavyweight fabrics *3

Round ended buttonhole with reinforced bar tack in

heavyweight fabrics *3

Round double ended buttonhole for fine medium to

heavyweight fabrics "1

Narrow squared buttonhole for light and medium

weight fabrics "1

Wide squared buttonhole for light to medium weight

fabric v,!ith extra space for larger decorative buttons "1

Squared heavy-duty buttonhole with reinforced bar

tacks in medium to heavyweight fabrics *';

Stretch buttonhole with reinforced bar tacks in light to

medium weight stretch fabrics, medium to heavy-

weight tightly woven fabrics, heavyweight fabrics with

stretch fabrics "2

Heirloom buttonhole for light to medium weight stretch

fabric. Designed to stretch with and stabilize the base

fabric *3

1_ ound buttonhole the first step in mal<ing bound but-

tonholes

For tailored and/or decorative front closures

Keyhole buttonhole in heavyweight fabrics for larger

flat buttons "2

Tapered keyhole buttonhole in medium to heavy-

v,!eight fabrics for larger flat buttons "2

Keyhole buttonhole with reinforcement in heavyweight

fabrics for larger flat buttons "3

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-53

2. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the

fabric:.

Note

The maximum buttonhole length b 30 mm (1-3/16 inch)

(diameter +thickness of the button)

3. Attach buttonhole foot "A". Pull out the button holder

plate on the presser foot, and insert the button that will

be put through the buttonhole, then tighten the button

holder plate around the button.

* The size of the buttonhole is decided by the button

holder plate holding the button.

(_ Button holder plate

4. Align the presser foot with the mark on the fabric, and

lower the presser foot lever.

(_ Mark on the fabric

(_) Mark on the presser foot

CAUTION

.Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot back-

ward as far as possible as shown in the illustration,

making sure that there is no gap behind the part of

the foot marked "A'. If the buttonhole foot is not slid

back as far as possible, the buttonhole will not be sewn

with the correct size.

*Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.

3-54 Sewing Utility Stitches

5. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned be-

hind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.

(_DMetal bracket

6. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start

sewing. Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the

buttonhole is sewn. Once sewing is completed, the

machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and

then stops.

Note

If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start

sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the rein-

forcement stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed

(for example, because it is too thick), increase the stitch

length setting.

7, Insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks,

and then insert the seam ripper into the (:enter of the

buttonhole and cut towards the pin.

(_DBasting pin

• , CAUTION

When using the seam ripper to open the button-

hole, do not put your hand or finger in the path of

the ripper. The ripper may slip and cause iniury.

For Keyhole Buttonholes:

Use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end

of the buttonhole. Then insert a pin along the inside of

one of the bar tacks, insert a seam ripper into the hole

made with the eyelet punch, and cut towards the pin.

(_DEyelet punch

(_ Basting pin

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-55

[] Sewing Stretch Fabrics

When sewing on stretch fabric with I_J I _j, sew the

buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread.

1. Hook the gimp thread onto the back of presser foot ......................................................

"A'. Insert the ends into the grooves at the front of the

presser foot, and then temporarily tie it there.

(_ Upper thread

2. Lower the presser foot lever and start sewing.

Note

Set the stitch width to the width of the gimp thread.

3. Once sewing is completed, gently pull the gimp thread

to remove any slack, and trim off any excess.

Note

After using the seam ripper to cut ()pen the threads over

the buttonhole, trim off the threads.

[] Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do not Fit into the Button Holder Plate

Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the size

of the buttonhole. One mark on the presser foot scale

equals 5 mm (3/16 inch).

Add together the button diameter and its thickness, and

then set the plate at the calculated value.

(_ Presser foot scale

(_ Button holder plate

(_ Completed measurement of diameter + thickness

(_ 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Example: For a button with a diameter of 115 mm

(9/1!6 inch), a thickness of 110mm (3/8 inch),

the scale should be set at 25 mm (1 inch).

(_ 10 mm (3/8 inch)

(_ 15 mm (9/16 inch)

3-56 Sewing Utility Stitches

[ Darning

Use this stitch pattern for mending and other applications.

1, Select a stitch pattern.

For medium weight fabrics

For heavyweight fabrics

2, Attach buttonhole foot "A" and set the sca]e to the de-

sired length of the darning.

Note

The maximum length of darning is 30 mm (1-3/16 inch).

(_ Presser foot scale

(_ Completed measurement

(_) Width 7 mm (1/4 inch)

(_) 5 mm (3/16 inch)

3. Check that the needle drops at the desired position and

[ower the presser foot lever, making sure the upper

thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot.

CAUTION

* Set the presser foot so that there is no gap behind

the section marked with an "A" (in the shaded area

in the illustration to the right). If there is

a gap, the size of the darning will not be

correct.

* Pass the thread underneath the presser

foot.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-57

4. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned be-

hind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.

@ Metal bracket

5. Cently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press

the "Start!Stop" button to start the machine. Once sew-

ing is completed, the machine automatically sews re-

inforcement stitches, and then stops.

Note

If automatic thread cuttin_ is turned on before you start

sewint¢, both threads are automatically cut after the rein-

forcement stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed

(for example, because it is too thick), increase the stitch

lensth settin G.

Darning Stitch Cycle

@Cycle of reinforcement stitches

3-58 Sewing Utility Stitches

Bar Tacks

Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners.

1, Select _.

U Iil ¢,_ II qd_I

2, Attach buttonhole foot "A" and set the sca]e to the

length of the bar tack you wish to sew.

Note

Bar t_(:ks (:an be between 5 mm (,3/16 inch) and ,30 mm

(1-,3/16 inch). Bar t,_cl<sare usually between 5 mm (3/16

inch) and 10 mm (,3/8 inch).

(_) Presser foot scale

(_) Completed measurement

(_) 5 mm (3/16 inch)

CAUTION

Be sure the thread passes under the presser foot,

3. Set the fabric so that the pocket moves towards you

during sewing.

CAUTION

', Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot back-

ward as far as possible as shown in the illustration

making sure that there is no gap behind the

part of the foot marked "A'. if the button-

hole foot is not slid back as far as possible,

the bar tack will not be sewn to the correct

size,

o Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-59

4. Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser

foot.

(_ 2 mm (1/16 inch)

5. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned be-

hind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.

(_ Metal bracket

5'6. Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sew-

ing. When sewing is completed, the machine will sew

reinforcement stitches and stop automatically.

Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics

Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fab-

ric being sewn to level off the buttonhole foot and allow

for easier feeding.

Note

If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you stall

sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the rein-

forcement stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed

(for example, because it is too thick), increase the stitch

length setting.

(_ Presserfoot

(_ Thick paper

3-60 Sewing Utility Stitches

Button Sewing

CAUTION

Do not use the automatic thread cutting function when sewing buttons. Otherwise, you will

lose the thread ends.

1, Select _,

2, Raise the presser foot lever and detach the flat bed ta-

ble attachment, Move the feed dog position switch to

the right to lower the feed dogs,

(_ Feed dog position switch

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3, Attach button sewing foot "M", place the button in the

presser foot, and lower the presser foot lever,

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-61

4. Turn the balance wheel to check that the needle goes

into each hole correctly. Then, gently hold the end of

the upper thread and start sewing. The machine stops

automatically when sewing is finished.

CAUT[ON

Make sure the needle does not strike the button

during sewing. The needle may break, leading to

injury.

Note

•To attach the button more securely, repeat &e process.

•If the needle does not reach the holes on &e left side,

adjust &e stitch width.

From the wrong side of the fabric, pull the end of the

bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through to the

wrong side of the fabric. Tie the two thread ends to-

gether and cut the threads.

6. When sewing is completed, be sure to return the feed

dog position switch to its original position.

(_9 Feed dog position switch

[] Attaching 4 Hole Buttons

Sew the two holes closest to you. Then raise the presser

foot lever and move the fabric so that the needle goes into

the next two holes, and sew them in the same way.

3-62 Sewing Utility Stitches

[] Attaching aShankto the Button

1. Pull the shank lever toward you before sewing.

(_ Shank lever

2. Pull the two ends of the upper thread between the but-

ton and the fabric, wind them around the shank, and

then tie them firmly together.

_. Tie the ends of the bobbin thread from the beginning

and end of sewing together on the wrong side of the

fabric.

Eyelet

Use this stitch pattern for making belt holes and other similar applications.

1. Select _O[_J.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-63

2. Use _ in either the stitch width display or the

stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet.

Large 7 mm (1/4 inch), Medium 6 mm (15/64 inch),

Small 5 mm (V16 inch) actual size.

ABC

3. Attach monogramming foot "N", then turn the balance

wheel to check the needle drop position. Lower the

presser foot lever and start sewing. When sewing is

finished, the machine sews reinforcement stitches and

stops automatically.

(_ Needle drop position

4. Use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the center of

the stitching.

3-64 Sewing Utility Stitches

[ Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)

To attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc.

1. Remove the flat bed attachment to create the free arm

function.

2, Select _, and attach monogramming foot "N",

Sewing Ut[[hy Stitches 3-6S

3. Set the needle in the fabric: at the sewing start point,

an(] sew seam "l"as shown,

(_ Start Point

4. Select _ and sew seam "2" as shown.

* The fabric will move sideways, so guide the fabric by

hand to keep sewing straight.

5, Select _ and sew seam "3" as shown, The fabric:

feeds forward while stitching backward,

6, Select _ and sew seam "4" as shown, connecting

the seam to the starting point of seam 1,

Note

Follow the same steps for multi-directional sewing with

zigzag stitches.

3-66 Sewing Ud[ity Stitches

Zipper Insertion

[] Centered Zipper

Use for bags and other such applications.

1, Select _,

CAUTION

Make sure you sew using the middle needle position.

2, Attach presser foot "F' and sew straight stitches up to

the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew

to the top of the fabric:,

(_) Basting stitches

(_) Reverse stitches

(_ End of zipper opening

(_) Reverse side

3, Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper

with a basting stitch in the middle of each side of the

zipper tape.

(_ Basting stitches

(_ Zipper

(_) Reverse side

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-67

4. Remove presser foot "l". Align the right side of the pin

in zipper foot "1" with the presser foot holder, _md at-

tach the zipper foot.

(_ Right

@ Left

@ Needle drop position

• , CAUTION

When using zipper foot "1", make sure the straight

stitch, middle needle position is selected, Turn the

balance wheel to make sure the needle does not

strike the presser foot, [f another stitch is sdeded,

the needle will strike the presser foot, causing the

needle to break and possible leading to injury,

/5. Topstitch 7 to 10 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch) from the seamed

edge of the fabric, then remove the basting.

CAUTION

Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper

during sewing, ffthe needle strikes the zipper, the

needle may break, leading to injury,

[] Inserting a Side Zipper

Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses.

1, Select _,

CAUTION

Make sure you sew using the middle needle position,

3-68 Sewing Utility Stitches

2. Attachpresserfoot"J"andsewstraightstitchesupto

thezipperopening.Changetoabastingstitchandsew

to thetopofthefabric.

(_ Reversestitches

Q Wrongsideoffabric

(_ Bastingstitches

(_)Endof zipperopening

Press the seam allowance open and align the folded

hem along the teeth of the zipper, while maintaining

3 mm (1/8 inch) for the sewing space.

(_ Zipper pull tab

(_ Wrong side of fabric

(_ Zipper teeth

(_) End of zipper opening

(_ 3 mm (1/8 inch)

Remove presser foot "J". Align the right side of the pin

in zipper foot 'T' with the presser foot holder, and

attach the presser foot.

Q Right

(_ Left

(_) Needle drop position

CAUTION

When using zipper foot "l', make sure the straight

stitch, middle needle position is selected. Turn the

balance wheel to make sure the needle does not

strike the presser foot. If another stitch is selected,

the needle will strike the presser foot, causing the

needle to break and possible leading to injury.

2. Set the presser foot in the 3 mm (1/8 inch) margin. Start-

ing from the end of the zipper opening sew to a point

about 50 mm (2 inch) from the edge of the fabric, then

stop the machine. Pull down the zipper slider, then

continue sewing to the edge of the fabric.

(_ 50 mm (2 inch)

(_ 3 mm (1/8 inch)

CAUTION

Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper

during sewing. If the needle strikes the zipper, the

needle may break, leading to injury.

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-69

6. Close the zipper, turn the fabric: over, and sew a bast-

ing stitch.

(_ Front of the skirt (wrong side of fabric:)

(_ Basting stitches

(_ Front of the skirt (right side of fabric)

(_ Back of the skirt (right side of fabric:)

Remove the presser foot, and reattach it so that the left

side of the pin is attached to the presser foot holder.

When sewing the left side of the zipper, the needle should

drop on the right side of the presserfoot. When sewing

the right side of the zipper, the needle should drop on

the left side of the presser foot.

(_ Right

(_ Left

(_ Needle drop position

8, Set the fabric: so that the left edge of the presser foot

touches the edge of the zipper teeth. Sew reverse

stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue sewing.

Stop sewing about 50 mm (2 inch) from the edge of

the fabric, leave the needle in the fabric, and remove

the basting stitches. Open the zipper and sew the rest

of the seam.

(_ Basting stitches

(_ 7 to 10 mm (1/4 inch to 3/8 inch)

(_ Reverse stitches

(_ 50 mm (2 inch)

3-70 Sewing Utility Stitches

Chapter 4SewingCharacter/Decorative Stitches

1. Press to display the screen at left,

2, Press the key of the type of pattern you want to sew to select that

category,

CAUTION

If the settings on this screen are locked (_), no key other than

or can be operated.

Decorative stitch patterns

Satin stitch

Alphabetical characters (Cothic Font)

Alphabetical characters (handwriting font)

Alphabetical characters (outline)

7ram decorative stitch. You can set stitch length and width.

7ram satin stitch. You can set stitch length and width.

Cross stitch

Utility decorative stitch

Stitch width is less than 7 mm for these patterns. You can set stitch length and width.

Retrieving saved stitch patterns (see page- 4-_;1)

Retrieving "MY CUSTOM STITCHT_¢. Create your own stitches with this function (see page 7-'g).

Retrieving saved "MY CUSTOM STITCHT_" patterns (see page 7-1 _g).

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-I

Decorative Stitch Patterns

1. Press , then press to display the screen at left.

2. Press to view the next screen.

to view the previous screen.

There are a total of 9 selection screens.

3. Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to sew.

To select a different stitch pattern, press _. When the current

stitch pattern is erased, select the new stitch pattern.

4-2 Sewing Charader/Decorative Stitches

7ram Decorative Stitch Patterns

1, Press then press to display the screen at left,

2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative

stitch patterns.

Satin Stitch Patterns

1. Press _ then press to display the screen at left.

2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative

stitch patterns.

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-3

7ram Satin Stitch Patterns

1. Press then press to display the screen at left,

2, The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative

stitch patterns,

Cross Stitch

1. Press then press to display the screen at left,

2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative

stitch patterns,

4-4 Sewing Charader/Decorative Stitches

Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns

1, Press then press to display tile screen at left,

2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative

stitch patterns.

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-5

Alphabetical Characters

There are three types of fonts for alphabetical character stitches,

The selection process is the same for all three fonts, We are using

the Gothic font in the example below,

1, Press then press to display the screen at left,

2, .. _ the selectionPress I!_ ;_i_ _to (hange s( reen,

3, Press the keys to select the letters you want to sew,

Example: Enter the word "Bus"

1, Press [B-l,

2, Press _,

_. Press _.

4, Press _,

4-6 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

[] if You Make aMistake Selecting the Character

Press _ to delete the selected character, When you are combin-

ing patterns, the patterns are de]eted in order, starting from the ]ast

selected character entered, each time you press the key,

After the mistaken character is erased, select the correct character,

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-7

Attractive FinishesSewing

• To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below

for the proper fabric/needle/thread combinations.

• Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch,

so you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project.

• When sewing satin stitch patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of stitches, so be sure to

attach a stabilizer material.

• Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing.

Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, at-

tach stabilizer material as an option. If you do not wish to do so, place the fabric on a

thin paper such as tracing paper.

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(_ Stabilizer

(_Thin paper

Thread #50 - #60

Needle With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ball point needle (golden colored)

With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14

Presser foot Monogramming foot "N".

Using another presser foot may give inferior results.

4-8 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

Basic Sewing of Character/Decorative Stitches

5/1. Selectastitch pattern.

i 2. Attach monogramming foot "N".

3. Place the fabric: under the presser foot, pull the upper

thread out to the side and then lower the presser foot.

4. Press the "Start/Stop" button to begin sewing.

ACAUTION

When sewing 7mm satin stitch patterns and the

stitches are bunched, lengthen the stitch length.

if you continue sewing when the stitches are

bunched, the needle may bend or break. _See"Set-

ting the Stitch length".)

If the fabric: is pulled or pushed during sewing, the pat-

tern may not turn out correctly. Also, depending on

the pattern, there may be movement to the left and

right as well as front and back. Therefore, guide the

fabric with your hand to keep the fabric: feeding straight

and even during sewing.

5. Press the "Start!Stop" button to stop sewing, then press

the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button to sew re-

inforcement stitches.

When Sewing Character Stitches

When sewing is finished, the machine will automatically

sew reinforcement stitches, then stop,

Note

When sewing (hamcter stit(hes, the ma(hine automati-

cally sews reinfor( ement stit( hes at the beginning and end

of ea( h (hal_( tel:

Sewing Character/Decerative Stitches 4-9

When sewing is completed, trim any excess thread,

CAUTION

When sewing some patterns, the needle will stop in the

raised position while the fabric is fed due to the opera-

tion of the needle bar separation mechanism, which is

used in this machine. At such times, a clicking sound

different from the sound generated during sewing will

be heard. This sound is normal and is not the sign of a

malfunction.

4-10 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

Making Stitch Pattern Adjustments

Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric

the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial

stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as explained

below. If the pattern does not turn out well even after making adjustments based on the

)attern, make adjustments for each pattern individually.

1, Select a stitch pattern to adjust,

@ Press ,then press

(_) Select _ on P.9 of this stitch pattern menu.

2. Attach monogramming foot "N" and sew the pattern.

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-11

Correct pattern

Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the

correct pattern at the ]eft.

(_ Sewing direction

Press _ to display the screen at the bottom left.

If the pattern is bunched:

Press _ in the Fine Adjust Verti. display. The displayed

value increases each time the button is pressed and

the pattern will lengthen.

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If the pattern has gaps:

Press _ in the Fine Adjust Verti. display. The displayed

value decreases each time the button is pressed and

the pattern will shorten.

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If the pattern is skewed to the ]eft:

Press _ in the Fine Adjust Horiz. display. The dis-

played value increases each time the button is pressed

and the pattern will slide to the right.

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"/ii'i

If the pattern is skewed to the right:

Press _ in the Fine Adjust Horiz. display. The dis-

played value decreases each time the button is pressed

and the pattern will slide to the left.

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4-12

6. Sew the stitch pattern again.

* You can sew with the screen at left on the display.

7. If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, make adjust-

ments again. Adjust until the stitch pattern comes out

correctly.

8. When the stitch pattern is sewn correctly, stop making

adjustments. Press to return to the original

screen.

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

Youcancreatejustthefinishyouwantusingtheeditingfunctions.Makepatternslargerorsmaller,

makemirrorimages,etc.

(_ Usethiskeyto checklargecombinationpat-

terns.

(_ Stitcheditingkeys:

Usethepinkkeystoeditthepatternwhenyou

selectit.

Usethegreenkeystomakeadjustmentswhen

sewing.

CAUTION

Some editing functions can not be used with

certain stitch patterns. If the key display is light

gray, that function can not be used with the se-

lected stitch pattern.

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-13

[] Key Functions

i Key or Display Name

Screen loci<

key

Automatic

reinforce-

ment stitch

key

Automatic

thread

cutting key

Single/Repeat

sewing key

Needle mode

sdection key

(Single/Double)

Elongation

key

Vertical mirror

image key

Horizontal

mh'r0r imagekey

Size selection

key

Delete key

Functien of the key er display Page

Press this key to lock the screen. 2-16

When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the

stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be

changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.

Press this key to turn on the automatic reinforcement 2-14

stitching mode.

Press this key to turn on the automatic thread cutting mode. 2-15

Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches.

Press this key to choose single needle sewing or twin needle

sewing.

4-17

2-5

When 7ram satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to 4-16

choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the

stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings.

After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a verti- 4-16

cal mirror image of the stitch pattern.

After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a hori- 4-16

zontal mirror image of the stitch pattern.

Use this key to select the size of the stitch pattern (large, me- 4-15

dium, small).

When you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern, use this 4-2,

key to erase the mistake. When you make a mistake in corn- 4-7

binin 8 stitch patterns, use this key to delete stitch patterns in

order from back to front.

Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations.Memory key 4-27

Stitch width Shows the stitch width and stitch length of the selected stitch 2-8,

and stitch pattern. The machine has defauh settings. 2-9

length key

Thread Shows the thread tension setting for the selected stitch pat- 2-13

tension key tern. The machine has defauh settings.

Thread After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to change the 4-1 7

density key thread density of the pattern.

4-14 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

Changing the Size of the Stitch Patterns

Select a stitch pattern, then press to change the size

of the stitch %ttern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the

size highlighted on the key. If you continue entering stitch

patterns after changing the size, those patterns will also

be sewn in that size.

Note

You can not change the size of combined stitch patterns

once the stitch pattern is entered.

Actual Stitch Pattern Size

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-15

Changing the StRch Pattern Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)

When stitch patterns are selected, press to choose

from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the

stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings.

Creating a Vertical Mirror image

To create a vertical mirror image, se]ect a stitch pattern

then press

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image

To create a horizonta] mirror image, select a stitch pattern

then press

4-I 6 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

Sewing Pattern Continuously

Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch

sewing,

Note

To finish a (omplete motif while sewing the pattern ( on-

tinuously, you can press the key while sewing. The

ma( hine will automati( ally stop when the motif is finished.

Changing Thread Density (On[y for Satin Stitch Patterns)

After se]ecting the pattern, press to se]ect your pre-

ferred thread density,

• , CAUTION

[f the stitches bunch when thread density is

changed to , return the thread density to

. [f you continue sewing when the stitches

nched, the need[e may bend or break.

* Even if you select a new pattern after changing the

thread density, the thread density remains the same until

you change it,

* You can not change th read density for a combined pat-

tern after the combination is finished,

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-17

You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin

stitches, etc, You (;an also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns,

and others,

Before Combining Stitch Patterns

Single stitch sewing is automatica]]y selected for sewing combined patterns, If you want to sew the

pattern continuously, press after finishing the stitch pattern combination,

When changing sizes, creating mirror images, or making other adjustments to a combined stitch

pattern, be sure to edit the selected stitch pattern before selecting the next one, You can not edit a

stitch pattern once the next stitch pattern is selected,

Combining Decorative Stitch and Character Stitch Patterns

1, Select I_>>],

The screen at left will display,

2, Press after choosing the stitch pattern,

4-18 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

3. Return to the stitch selection screen.

* The screen displays the presser foot for the selected stitch.

4. Select the character stitch design (for example, press

5. Select the characters (example; TREE).

*If you want to sew the pattern continuously, press

* You (:an press _ to view the completed pattern (see page

4-26).

--t

IT]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-19

Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns

1, Press rill to select the stitch pattern (the stitch will be selected in

large size),

2. Pressl_ilagain, then press to select the small size,

if you want to sew the pattern continuously, press

4-20 Sewing Charader/Decorative Stitches

CombMMg HorizontM Mirror Image Stitch Patterns

_-OT4

1, Press _,

2, Press I_1 again, then press to create a horizonta] mirror

image of the stitch pattern,

* if you want to sew the pattern continuously, press

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-21

2, Press to select a stitch pattern length setting of ,

3, Select _ again,

4, Press 3 times to select a stitch pattern length setting of

If you want to sew the pattern continuously, press

4-22 Sewing Charader/Decorative Stitches

Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)

You can use the _ _ keys with 7mm satin stitch pat-

terns to create a step effect,

Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are

(:ailed step stitch patterns.

Press _ to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to

half of the stitch p_ttern s s ze to the left,

Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to

half of the stitch p_ttern s s ze to the right,

Example: Sewing

2. Press _ to move the next stitch pattern to the right.

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-23

3. Press _ again,

4. Press _ to move the next stitch pattern to the ]eft.

5, Press to sew the pattern continuously.

4-24 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

[] More Examples

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-25

-5

ii!i !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i_!_!_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_iiiiiiiii_ii!i_!i_!_!i_!i_!i_!i_!i_!i_!i_!i_!i_!i_i__i_!!i_i_!!i_i_!!i_i_!i!_

2, The entire selected stitch pattern appears on the LCD,

_, After checking the combined pattern, press to return to

the original screen,

4-26 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

Saving Stitch Patterns

You (:an save often used stitch patterns for easy retrieval The machine memory (:an hold up to 20

stitch patterns,

Example: Saving "Happy birthday"

1. Create the pattern combination (see the previous section).

2. Press

3. The screen at left will display. The machine will automatically

save the stitch pattern and return to the original screen.

Note

It takes about 10 seconds to save astitch pattern.

CAUTION

Do not turn off the machine while the "Saving" screen is show-

ing. You may lose the data.

See page 4-31 for information about how to retrieving a saved stitch

pattern.

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-27

[] if You Can Not Save the Stitch Pattern

If you see this screen after pressing , the machine's memory

is full and can not save the currently selected stitch pattern. To save

the stitch pattern in the mac hne s memory, you have to delete a

previously saved stitch pattern.

* If you decide not to save the stitch pattern, press

Deleting a Previously Saved Pattern

1. Press

2. The screen at left appears on the LCD.

* _ represents a pocket holding a saved stitch pattern.

* Press _. The stitch pattern saved in that pocket appears be-

]ow the presser foot display.

* Press if you decide not to delete the stitch pattern.

4-28 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

3. Press _ to choose a stitch pattern to delete.

If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed by touchin 8

, press _ to view the entire stitch pattern.

4. Press _.

5. Press

If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, press

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-29

6, The machine deletes the stitch pattern, then automatically saves

the new stitch pattern.

4-30 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns

1. Press

2. The screen at left appears on the LCD.

represents a pocket holding a saved stitch pattern.

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-31

3, Press U to display the saved stitch pattern, then press

* If you select a combined character stitch pattern and the entire

pattern does not display, press to view an entire pattern,

4, The pattern will be recalled, and the sewing screen will be dis-

played.

4-32 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches

Chapter 5 Embroidery

[Before Beginning

[] Copyright Information

The patterns stored in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only.

Any public: or commercial use of copylighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is

strictly prohibited.

[] About the Embroidery Unit

A CAUTION

*Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit attached. The embroidery unit

could fall off and cause iniury.

* Keep your hands and foreign obiects away from the embroidery carriage and frame

when the machine is embroidering. Otherwise, iniury may result.

CAUTION

o Do not touch the inner connector of the embroidery unit. The pins on the embroidery unit

connection may be damaged.

o Do not apply strong force to the embroidery unit carriage, or pick up the unit by the carriage.

Otherwise, the embroidery unit may be damaged.

o Store the embroidery unit in the proper storage case.

[] About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)

• Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine. Using unauthorized cards may

cause your machine to operate incorrectly.

• Embroidery cards sold in foreign countries can not be used with this machine.

Only insert or remove embroidery cards when

power is off (see page 5-1 7).

• Store embroidery cards in the hard case.

is displayed, or when the main

Embroidery 5-1

[] About FJoppy Disks

• If your machine did not come furnished with a built-in floppy disk drive, you can receive an

upgrade service for your machine, so that it can use floppy disks at your authorized dealer.

• If floppy disks containing data other than those created for this machine, or patterns saved

from your machine, are inserted into your machine, the machine may not operate correctly.

(Only .pes, .phc and .dst pattern files (:an be used.)

Only insert or remove floppy disks while or is displayed, or when

prompted to change disks by the screen (see page 5-18).

• Data saved on floppy disks may be lost or sometimes corrupted. Always make a backup of

any important data saved on floppy disks.

• If the head of the floppy disk becomes dirty, the data can not be read normally. Use a

cleaning disk for floppy disks regularly to avoid problems (see page 8-4). Be sure to follow

the drive cleaning instructions on the package.

• Do not leave floppy disks where bits of thread or lint are likely to collect. These things may

damage the disks. Put the disks in the hard case when storing.

• Do not leave floppy disks near the TV, magnets, or other objects with magnetic properties.

Otherwise, the data on the disk may become unreadable.

• Floppy disks are 2HD type. Be sure to use formatted disks.

• Move the write protect switch on the floppy disk to the unprotected position before using

the disk.

• Only use letters and numbers for the file names of the embroidery data. Using special

symbols may prevent the data from being saved.

• Do not create folders on the floppy disks. If a folder is created and a pattern is stored in the

folder, the machine will not be able to display the pattern.

• PES files made with the embroidery design software system from this company that do not

fit in the design page, or PES files that go over the limit for number of stitches or colors can

not be displayed. Edit the data with the embroidery design software system so the pattern is

within the regulations noted above, and then use the pattern.

• Regarding the Tajima file (.dst):

The file name will be displayed on the pattern selection screen.

Up to 8 alphanumeric characters will be displayed for the file name.

In the Tajima format (.dst), there is no color information for the pattern, so the pattern will

be displayed with this company's color order settings. If you want to check the finished

pattern on the screen, change the colors on the display to your preferred colors.

5-2 Embroidery

Attach the presser foot, embroidery unit, and follow the other steps below to prepare the machine

for embroidery.

Step 12 Step 11

Step 2,

Step 10 Step 7, 8 Step 4 Step 9 Step 1,5

Step # Action Page

1 Turn off the power. 1-12

2 Install sewing machine needle 75/1 l. 1-4_;

_; Attach embroidery foot "Q". 5-4

4 Attach the embroidery unit. 5-5

5 Turn on the power. 1-12

6 Select an embroidery design. 5-8

7 Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric. 5-20

8 Place the fabric in the embroidery frame. 5-21

9 Place the bobbin, into bobbin case. 1-31

10 Attach the embroidery frame to embroidery unit. 5-24

11 Thread the machine. 1-32

12 Lower the presser foot and start embroidering. 5-30

Embroidery 5-3

Attaching Embroidery Foot "Q"

A CAUTION

* Always turn off the main power switch when attaching a presser foot. You may acci-

dentally press the "Start/Stop" button, resulting in iniury.

* Be sure to use embroidery foot Q when doing embroidery. The needle may strike the

presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break and resulting in injury.

1. Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle

and then turn off the power.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. Push the black button on the presser foot holder and

remove the presser foot.

@ Presserfoot holder

4. Use the included screwdriver to loosen the screw of

the presser foot holder, then remove the presser foot

holder.

5. Set embroidery foot "Q" on the presser foot bar so that

the arm of embroidery foot "Q" is in contact with the

back of the needle holder, then use the included screw-

driver to firmly tighten the screw.

CAUTION

Use the included screwdriver to firmly tighten the

screw of the presser foot holder. If the screw is

loose, the needle may strike the presser foot, re-

suiting in iniury.

5-4 Embroidery

Attaching the Embroidery Unit

CAUTION

Be sure to turn off the power before installing the em-

broidery unit, otherwise, the machine may be dam-

aged.

1. Turn off the power, and remove the fiat-bed attach-

ment.

2. Open the cover of the connection port, as shown in

the illustration.

Note

Be sure to replace the cover when the embroidery unit is

not installed.

3. Insert the embroidery unit connection into the machine

connection port. Push lightly until the unit clicks into

place.

(_ Embroidery unit connection

(_) Machine connection port

CAUTION

oBe sure there is no gap between the embroidery unit

and the sewing machine. If there is a gap, the em-

broidery patterns will not embroider with the correct

registration.

*Do not push on the carriage when installing the em-

broidery unit onto machine. Moving the carriage may

damage the embroidery unit.

4. Turn on the main power switch. The screen at left will

display.

Embroidery 5-5

5, Press , The carriage wi]] move to the initia]iza-

tion position.

CAUTION

Keep your hands and foreign obiects away from

the carriage. Otherwise, iniuries may result. Also,

if the embroidery unit could not be initialized

correctly, a buzzer wi[[ sound. If this happens, go

through the initialization process again. This is not

a malfunction.

5-6 Embroidery

[] Removing the Embroidery Unit

Remove the embroidery frame.

Press either or , then press

_. The carriage will move to the removal position.

CAUTION

Always remove the embroidery frame before

pressing _. Otherwise, the frame may strike

the embroidery foot, resulting in iniury.

CAUTION

The embroidery unit will not fit in the storage case if

this step is not done.

2. Turn offthe main power switch. Hold the back left side

of the embroidery unit. Hold down the release button,

and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine

as shown.

CAUTION

Be sure to turn off the main power switch. Otherwise,

the machine may be damaged.

Embroidery 5-7

There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machine's computer

memory. You (:an also use :)atterns from the embroidery cards (sold separately).

Once the machine has finished the initialization and the carriage

has moved to the start position, the pattern type selection screen

will display.

If another screen is displayed, press to display the screen at

le_

One point patterns

Floral alphabet patterns

Saved patterns

Character patterns

Frame patterns

Embroidery card (sold separately)

Floppy disk

Note

If your machine did not come furnished with abuilt-in floppy disk drive, you (:an receive an

up,claude service for your machine, so that it (an use floppy dbl<s at your authorized dealel:

5-8 Embroidery

One Point Patterns

1. Press

2. Press

to open the screen at left.

to see the next screen of pattern selections. Press

i'!!'! iii!ii!_

iTii iT ! ¸ii i!i iii

iii_ _iii ......

_._

to see the previous screen of pattern selections.

3. Press the key of the pattern you want to embroider.

4. The selected pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen.

Press _ to create a mirror image of the pattern.

If you make a mistake selecting the pattern, press the key of the

pattern you want to sew.

5. After selectin_ the pattern, press @.

Embroidery 5-9

6. The sewing screen is displayed.

* To go to the next step, see page 5-1 9, "Viewing the Sewing

Scree n."

* To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press

5-10 Embroidery

Character Patterns

1, Press to open the screen at the left.

2. The method for selecting character patterns is the same for each

font. Press the key of the font you want to embroider.

_to the selection3, Use the tag keys _ change

screen,

4, Press the key of the characters you want to embroider.

EmBroidery 5-11

[i i !

in o 1 i

ix •

Example: Selecting "Bus"

(_) Press [_,

* If you want to change the size of the characters, select the char-

acter and then press _ to change the size, Every time pressing

the key, the size changes from large, medium, then small,

If you continue adding letters after changing the size, the new

letters will be entered in the new size,

CAUTION

You can not change the size of the entered characters after com-

bining a character stitch pattern.

(_) Press _,

(_ Press _,

* If you make a mistake, press _ to erase the mistake,

pattern is too small to see clearly, you can use the _ key

If tile

to check it.

6. When you finish selecting the characters, press _.

7. The sewing screen is displayed.

* To go to the next step, see page 5-1 9, "Viewing the Sewing

Scree n."

* To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press

5-12 Embroidery

Flora] Alphabet Patterns

1. Press to open the screen at left.

2. Press to see the next screen of pattern selections. Press

to see the previous screen of pattern selections.

3. Press the key of the pattern you want to embroider.

4. The screen displays the pattern.

to create a mirror image of the pattern.

Press

5. After selectin,q the pattern, press _.

Embroidery 5-13

6. The sewing screen is displayed.

* To go to the next step, see page 5-1 9, "Viewing the Sewing

Scree n."

* To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press

5-14 Embroidery

Frame Patterns

1. Press to open the screen at left.

2. Press the key of the frame pattern shape you want to sew in the

top part of the screen.

_. Various frame patterns display on the bottom part of the screen.

4. In the bottom part of the screen, press the key of the frame you

want to sew.

Example: Selecting

Q . _ .... lower display willPress to choose the frame's shape The

show various square frames.

If you make a mistake selectin',4 the pattern, press the key of the

pattern you want to sew.

(_) Press to select the frame.

Embroidery 5-1.5

5. The selected pattern is displayed on the screen.

6. After selecting the pattern, press _.

7. The sewing screen is displayed.

* To go to the next step, see page 5-1 9, "Viewing the Sewing

Scree n."

* To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press

5-16 EmBroidery

Selecting Patterns from an Embroidery Card

1. When the screen at left is displayed, you can insert the embroi-

dery card.

* If a different screen is showing, press to display the screen

at left.

Insert the card completely into the slot on the right side of the

machi no. Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed

arrow is facing the front.

CAUTION

Only insert or remove the embroidery card when is

displayed, or when the machine is turned off.

Do not insert the card in a direction other than that shown by

the arrow on the card, and do not force the card into the slot

strongly. Do not put any obiect except for the embroidery cards

into the slot. Otherwise, your machine may be damaged.

2. Press The patterns on the embroidery card are dis-

played on the selection screen.

3. The method for selecting patterns is the same as that described

on pages 5-8 to 5-16.

CAUTION

Use only embroidery cards intended for use with this machine.

Using other cards may cause your machine to operate incor-

rectly.

Embroidery 5-17

Selecting aPattern from a Floppy Disk (Only for Machines with Floppy Disk Drives)

1. VVhen the screen at left is displayed, you can insert tile floppy

disk,

* If a different screen is showing, press to display the screen

at left.

* Insert the floppy disk completely into the s]oton the right side of

the machine.

(_ Insert completely.

CAUTION

*Only insert or remove floppy disks while

is displayed, or when prompted to change disks by the screen.

o Do not insert anything other than floppy disks into the floppy disk

drive slot, otherwise the floppy disk drive may be damaged.

2. Press

The patterns on the floppy disk are displayed on the selection

screen.

The time for loading from the floppy disk depends on a number

of patterns. For example, it takes around 30 seconds for 20 pat-

terns to display.

3. The method for selecting patterns is the same as that described

on pages 5-8 to 5-16.

CAUTION

Only use floppy disks containing data created by the sewing ma-

chine, or equipment intended for this machine. Otherwise, the

machine may not operate correctly. (Only .pes, .phs and .dst pat-

tern files can be used.)

5-18 Embroidery

Exam_[e : One point pattern

@ Bobbin thread sensor: Shows how much thread is left

in the bobbin during sewing. The display turns yellow

if there is little thread remaining.

CAUTION

The bobbin thread sensor does not operate when the

machine is not sewing.

® Presser foot code:

Attach embroidery foot "Q" for all embroidery projects.

®Shows the size of the selected pattern.

(_ Shows the boundary for embroidering with the large

.......@ frame (26 x 16 cm (10-1/4 x 6-1/4 inch)).

®Shows a preview of the selected pattern.

® Shows how far the sewing position is from the center

(when you move the default sewing position).

(_ Press this key to return to the pattern type selection

screen.

®I._[ Shows how many stitches in the selected pat-

tern and how many stitches sewn so far.

® _ Shows the time necessary to sew the pattern, and

the time already spent sewing the pattern (not includ-

ing time for changing the thread).

_ Shows the number of colors in the selected pat-

tern, and the number of the color currently being sewn.

Press this key for a preview of the sewn image.

Shows the embroidery frames that can be used for the

selected pattern. Be sure to use the proper frame (see

page 5-21 ).

Shows the order the colors are sewn in.

Shows the degree of rotation of the pattern.

Pattern revision keys (see page 5-46).

Shows the part of the embroidery that will be sewn

with the first thread color if Color separation display is

set to "ON". (For details on changing the Color sepa-

ration display setting, see page 1-20.)

CAUTION

Some operations or functions are not available for cer-

tain patterns. If the key display is light gray, you can

not use that function or operation with the selected

pattern.

Embroidery 5-19

Attaching aStabilizer Material to the Fabric

CAUT[ON

Always use stabilizer material for embroidery when sewing embroidery proiects , espe-

cially when embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. Otherwise, the needle may

break and cause iniury. Not using a stabilizer material may result in a poor finish to your

proiect.

For best results in your embroidery projects, always use

stabilizer material for embroidery. To prevent shrinking or

other problems, follow the advice below.

1, Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery when

sewing stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with

a coarse weave, or fabrics which cause pattern shrink-

age. Iron the stabilizer material to the back of the fab-

ric.

When using fabrics that can not be ironed (such as

towel or fabrics that have loops which expand when

ironed), or in places where ironing is difficult, place

the stabilizer material under the fabric without attach-

ing it, then set the fabric and stabilizer in the embroi-

dery frame, or check with your authorized dealer for

the correct selection of stabilizer.

(_ Attached surface

(_ Fabric (reverse side)

2, Use a piece of stabilizer material which is larger than

the embroidery frame. Make sure that the stabilizer

material is clamped ai[ the way around the frame to

prevent the fabric from loosening.

(_ Size of the embroidery frame

(_ Stabilizer material

Note

•For best results, we recommend you use stabilizer material for embroidery. Embroidery stabi-

lizer material removes easily after embroidery. Follow stabilizer package instructions.

•When embroidering on thin t_brics such as organdy or lawn, or on shaggy fabrics such as

towel or corduroy, use water soluble stabilizer material (sold separately) for best results. The

water soluble stabilizer material will dissolve completely in watel, giving the project a more

attractive finish.

5-20 Embroidery

the Fabric in theSetting Embroidery Frame

Types of Embroidery Frames

Medium Plus Medium Small

I[_arge

Can embroider an area

26 cmx 16 cm

(10-1/4 inch x 6-1/4 inch )

Use when embroidering

connected or combined

characters or patterns, or

when embroidering

large patterns.

Can embroider an area

18 cm x 13 cm

(7 inch x 5 inch)

Use when embroidering

patterns between 10 cm

x 10 cm and 18 cmx 13

C Ill.

Can embroider an area

10cm x 10cm

(4 inch x 4 inch)

Use when embroidering

normal sized patterns.

Can embroider an area

2 crn × 6 cm

(1 inch × 2-1/2 inch)

Use for embroidering

names or very small pat-

terns.

Select a frame that matches the pattern size. Frame options are dis-

played on the LCD.

Frames that can be used are highlighted,

Frames that can not be used are light gray.

_k CAUTION

If you use a frame that is too sma[[, the presser foot may

strike the frame during sewing and cause iniury.

Embroidery 5-21

[] inserting the Fabric

CAUTION

If the fabric is placed loose in the embroidery frame the embroidery design will sew out

poorly. Insert the fabric on a level surface, and gently stretch the fabric tight in the frame.

Follow the steps below to insert the fabric correctly.

1. Loosen the adjustment screw on the outer embroidery

frame. Lay the fabric: on the outer frame, then insert

the inner frame, clamping the fabric: between the

frames,

Be sure to align the inner frame's A with the outer

frame's V,

(_ Inner frame

(_ Outer frame

(_ Adjustment screw

2. Slightly tighten the adjustment screw, then remove the

slack of fabric: by pulling on edges and corners. Do not

loosen the screw.

* When using the large frame, tighten the adjustment

screws at the top and bottom of the frame, so that the

spaces at the top and bottom of the frame are equa].

->ii<-

3. Gently stretch the fabric tight, and tighten the frame

adjustment screw. This keeps the fabric: from loosen-

ing after stretching.

* After stretching the fabric, make sure the fabric is taut.

* Make sure the inside and outside frames are even be-

fore you start embroidering.

(_ Outer frame

f(_ (_ Inner frame

(_) Surface of fabric

Note

Stretch the _bri_ by all four corners and all four edges.

While stretching the t;_bri(; tighten the frame adjust-

ment screw.

5-22 Embroidery

[] Using the Embroidery Sheet

When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the

frame.

1. With a chalk pen, mark the area of the fabric: you want

to embroider.

2. Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align

the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark

you made on the fabric:.

(_) Inner frame

(_ Guide line

3. Gently stretch the fabric, so there are no folds or wrin-

kles.

4. Remove the embroidery sheet.

Embroidery 5-23

Attaching the Embroidery Frame

CAUTION

Wind and set the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Use embroidery thread in

the bobbin.

1. Raise the presser foot lever.

2. Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge

of the embroidery frame holder.

(_ Embroidery frame holder

(_ Embroidery frame guide

3. While pressing the embroidery frame holder to the left,

slide the embroidery frame into the holder.

4. Align the projection on the embroidery frame holder

with the groove in the embroidery frame, and return

the embroidery frame holder to the original position.

(_ Projection

(_ Groove

,i_ CAUTION

If the embroidery flame is set in the frame bolder

incorrectly, the frame may strike the presser foot,

resulting in iniury.

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[] Removing the Embroidery Frame

While pressing the embroidery frame holder to the left,

pull the embroidery frame toward you.

[mbroidery 5-25

Changing the Pattern Position

Use the arrow keys to move the pattern in the direction shown

by the arrow,

Press _ to center the pattern.

_t, CAUTION

Make sure the needle is up when the embroidery frame is

moving. If the needle is down, it could break and result in

iniury.

Example :Moving the pattern to the upper [eft

_k CAUTION

Moving the position of a pattern may affect which embroi-

dery frames can be used to sew the pattern (the pattern

may be moved outside the embroidery area of the frame).

Always check the display to make sure which frames can be

used before sewing the pattern. If you use a frame that is

too small, the needle may strike the frame and break, re-

suiting in iniury.

(_) Shows how far the pattern has moved from center.

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Checking the Pattern's Position

:_ORANGE

LIGHT

_BROWN

Press . The embroidery frame moves to check the

sewing position.

The embroidery frame moves and shows the boundaries

of the embroidery. Watch the frame closely to make sure

the pattern will be sewn in the right place.

_. CAUTION

Make sure the needle is up when the embroidery

frame is moving. If the needle is down, it could

break and result in injury.

Embroidery 5-27

Previewing the Completed Pattern

1, Press

2, You (:an view an image of the completed pattern within the em-

broidery frame.

* Press to select the frame used in the pre-

view. Frames displayed a light gray color can not be selected.

* a full screen preview.

3. Press to return to the original screen.

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I Attractive FinishesSewing

There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer

fabric (see page 5-20) and setting the fabric in the frame (see page 5-21 ) are two important factors

mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being

used. See the explanation of threads below.

Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for

use with this machine.

Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.

Note

If you use threads other than those listed above, the embroidery may not sew out correctly.

CAUTION

* Do not embroider fabrics that are too thick. To check the fabric thickness, attach the

embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use the "Needle Position" button to

raise the needle. If there is a space between the presser foot and the fabric, the fabric

can be embroidered. If there is no space, do not embroider the fabric. Otherwise, the

needle may break, resulting in iniury.

*in the case of thick terry cloth towels we recommend that you place a piece of water

soluble stabilizer on the top surface of the towel. This will help to reduce the nap of

the toweling and result in more attractive embroidery.

*Be careful when sewing overlapping patterns. The needle may not easily pierce the

fabric, causing the needle to break.

CAUTION

o Before embroidering, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin, if you continue sewing

without enough thread in the bobbin, the thread may tangle.

* Do not leave obiects in the range of motion of the embroidery frame. The frame may strike

the obiect and cause a poor finish to the embroidery pattern.

*When embroidering on large garments (especially iackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let

the fabric hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit can not move freely, and the

pattern may not turn out as planned.

[] Needle Plate Cover

-....

(_Groove (2OProjection (_Notch

Under some conditions based on the type of fabric, stabi-

lizer or thread being used there may be some looping in the

upper thread. In this case, attach the included needle plate

cover to the needle plate. To remove the needle plate cover,

place your fingernail in the groove and lift the plate out.

_, CAUTION

Push in the needle plate cover for embroidery as

far as possible to attach, if the needle plate cover

is not securely attached, it may cause the needle

to break.

* Do not use the needle plate (:over for any applications

other than embroidery.

Embroidery 5-29

[Basic Embroidery Method

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(_ Embroidery color order display,

This display shows the sewing order of the thread

colors.

The colors will be sewn in the following order:

yellow -->orange -->linen -->etc.

1, Thread the machine with the first color, and pass the

end of the thread through the hole in embroidery foot

2, Grasp the end of the thread that is passed under the

embroidery foot gently in your ]eft hand, Be sure you

]eave enough s]ack in the thread,

_, CAUTION

Pulling the thread too strongly may bend or break

the needle, and lead to injury.

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3, Lower the presser foot lever, then press the "Start/Stop"

button to start embroidering. After 5-6 stitches, press

the "Start/Stop" button again to stop the machine.

4, Trim the excess thread at the end of the seam, If the

end of the seam is under the presser foot, raise the

presser foot lever, then trim the excess thread,

* If there is thread left over from the beginning of sew-

ing, it may be sewn over as you continue embroider-

ing the pattern, making it very difficult to deal with the

thread after the pattern is finished. Trim the threads at

the beginning.

5, Press the "Start/Stop" button again to restart the ma-

chine, The [+] cursor moves over the pattern, showing

which part of the pattern is being sewn,

6, When the first color is completely sewn, the machine

will automatically trim the threads and stop, On the

embroidery color order display, the next color will

move to the top,

7. Raise the presser foot lever, and remove the first color

of thread, Thread the machine with the next color.

8, Follow the same steps for embroidering the second

color,

Embroidery 5-31

9. Follow the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors.

lO.When the last color is sewn, the display returns to the original

screen

11.When the pattern is finished, trim the excess thread jumps (thread

linking part of the pattern, etc.).

[] Embroidering Order for Pattern Parts

1 2

5 6

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[ Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use App[iqu_

There are some patterns which (:all for an appliqu_ inside the pattern.

When sewing an embroidery pattern with an applique,

the color sewing order display shows "Appliqu_ Material,"

"Appliqu6 Position," "Appliqu6", and then the sewing or-

der of the colors around the applique.

* Depending on the thread color display setting, the dis-

play may show , , or .

[] Directions for Appiiqu_

1. Attach a piece of stabilizer materia] to the back of the

fabric: you want to use for an applique.

2. Insert the fabric prepared in step one into a frame, then

sew "Appliqu_ Material".

* The embroidery procedure is that same as the basic:

procedure explained on pages 5-30 to 5-32.

3. When sewing is finished, remove the fabric: from the

frame, and carefully cut around the pattern you just

sewed 1/1 6 inch (3 mm) away from stitching line. Do

not cut inside the stitching line, as the appliqu6 fabric

will not be caught by the appliqu6 stitch.

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4. Set the base fabric for the appliqu_ in the embroidery

frame, and embroider "Appliqu_ Position,"

* Use the same thread color you plan to use when

attaching the appliqu6 in the next step,

5. Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or temporary spray

adhesive to the back of the app]iqu6 material cut out

in step 2, and place it on the base fabric, aligning the

appliqu_ with the "Appliqu_ Position" pattern from step

* If the appliqu_ material is a lightweight fabric, you

may want to use a fusible web on the back to stabi-

lize the fabric and for appliqu6 placement,

Fuse appliqu_ in place with an iron,

Do not remove fabric from the frame to iron the

appliqu_ material,

6, After attaching the appliqu6 material, sew "Applique."

* Some patterns may not show all three appliqu_

steps. Sometimes the "Appliqu6" step will be shown

as a co[or,

7, To sew the rest of the embroidery pattern, change the

thread to the next thread color on the color sewing

order display, and begin sewing.

* For best sewing results (:lip all threads between color

steps,

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The Bobbin Runs Out of Thread

When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during sew-

ing, the message shown at left will display. If the pattern is

nearly complete at this time, you can finish the pattern

safely without changing the bobbin thread. If there is a

large portion of the pattern left to finish, it is recommended

to change the bobbin thread before continuing. If the mes-

sage at left displays, follow the steps below.

1. Press the "Start/Stop" button to stop the machine.

2. Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle,

and raise the presser foot lever.

Use scissors to cut the upper thread.

Remove the embroidery frame.

Be careful not to apply strong force to the fabric at this

time. Otherwise, the fabric: may loosen in the frame.

CAUTION

Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or

the presser foot when removing or attaching the em-

broidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroi-

der correctly.

5. Insert a wound bobbin into the machine, then reattach

the embroidery frame.

6. To return to the spot in the pattern where you stopped

sewing, go to page 5-_6 and follow the steps from #4.

[mbroidery 5-35

The Thread Breaks During Sewing

Press the "Start/Stop" button to stop the machine.

Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle

and raise the presser foot lever.

If the upper thread is broken, redo the upper thread-

ing. If the bobbin thread is broken, follow the direc-

tions on page 5-_5 to reset the bobbin.

CAUTION

Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or

the presser foot when removing or attaching the em-

broidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroi-

der correctly.

4. Press

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5-36 Embroidery

5, Press _ to move the needle back 2-3 stitches be-

fore the spot where the thread broke,

* Press _ , _ , or _ to move the pattern back

the number of stitches shown on the key without sew-

ing.

* Press_,_,or_tomovethepatternfor-

ward the number of stitches shown on the key without

sewing.

to move to the beginning position

_B Press of tile

present color (character) without sewing.

Press _ to move to the beginning position of the

next color (character) without sewing.

Press to return to the original screen.

If you can not move back to the spot where the thread

broke, press _ to move to the beginning position

of the selected color, then use_, _ ,or_

to move ahead to slightly before where the thread

broke.

6. Lower the presser foot lever, and press the "Start/Stop"

button to continue sewing.

Embroidery S-37

Sewing Again from the Beginning

1, Press

2, Press _, The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle

to the a '

p_ttern s beginning position,

3, Lower the presser foot lever and begin sewing,

5-38 Embroidery

Continuing Embroidery After Turning off the Power

Example: [f the power goes off while sewing the second color

WH E

1. Select the pattern and press

2. Press _ to move the second color to the first position in the

display.

3. Use , , or _ to advance the pattern to slightly

before where sewing stopped.

4. Lower the presser foot lever and start sewing.

CAUTION

To continue a pattern that has had its position changed (see page

5-26), move the pattern the same amount in the layout display

screen, then follow the steps above. In this case, you need to

make a note of the pattern's position before turning off the

power.

Note

Use the _display to remember the last stit(h number sewn

before you turn off the powe,: Then use the _,_, _, or

_keys to move the pattern to the same stit(h number and ( on-

tinue sewing.

Embroidery 5-39

[ Adjusting Thread Tension

When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen

on the wrong side of the fabric.

[] Correct Thread Tension

The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric.

If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will not finish well. The fabric may pucker or

the thread may break.

(right side) (wrong side)

Follow the operations described below to complete the revisions, according to the situation,

CAUTION

If the thread tension setting is made extremely weak, the machine may stop during sewing.

This is not the sign of a malfunction. Increase the thread tension slightly, and begin sewing

again.

Note

oIf you turn off the power o1 select a different pattern, the thread tension will reset to the auto-

matic setting.

,When you retrieve a saved pattern, the thread tension setting will be the same as when the

pattern was saved.

[] If the Upper Thread Tension is Too Strong

The bobbin thread will show on the right side of the

fabric. A

(right side) (wrong side)

Press _ to weaken the upper thread tension.

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[] If the Upper Thread Tension is Too Weak

The upper thread will become loose. The embroidery

th read on the right side of the fabric will loosen, the thread

locks may loosen, or loops may appear on the right side

of the fabric.

(right side) (wrong side)

Press _ to increase the thread tension.

Adiusting the Embroidery Speed

1. Press _.

2. In the )lay, use the_ keys to change the

maximum embroidery speed. You can choose from a variety of

settings.

* SPM is the number of stitches sewn in one minute.

_. When you have selected the speed setting, press

Embroidery 5-41

Changing the Thread Color Display

1. Press _.

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2. In the _. ,_0oLo_ G s a ,..... p y use to change the thread

color display. You can display the names of the thread colors,

the embroidery thread number, the country embroidery thread

number, the time allotted for embroidering each thread color, or

one of the two custom thread color numbering sets.

If custom thread numbers have not been set for Custom thread

number 1 or Custom thread number 2, "----" appears. For

details on customizing thread numbering sets, see page 5-43.

NAME OF COLOR EMBROIDERY

THREAD#

COUNTRY THREAD#

O0e

_0 ,_Ee

_Mii;

_2sE¢

Mil4

2_SE_

j 5 SE¢

TIME CUSTOM THREAD CUSTOM THREAD

NUMBER 1 NUMBER 2

3. When embroidery data containing custom thread colors speci-

fied with the PE-Design Ver. 5.0 is saved on a floppy disk, the

stored custom thread colors are read as those from the sewing

machine if "ON" is selected for this setting.

If this function is set to "OFF", the thread color display se-

lected in step 2 is shown.

As a default, this function is set to "ON".

4. When you have selected the type of display, press

5-42 Embroidery

Creating Custom Thread Number

Customized 4-digit numbers, for example, thread numbers specified by the thread manufacturer,

can be specified for the embroidery thread colors, and these customized numbers can be dis-

played. Two customized thread numbering sets can be created.

[] Creating aCustom Thread Numbering Set

1. PressI_' and then press

the third screen.

2 times to display

2, Press beside to select the thread

numbering set (Custom thread number 1 or Custom

thread number 2) that you wish to create.

3, Use __ to select the (olor from the (olor

palette,

Q Colors from where the thread color is selected (dis-

played enlarged)

Embroidery S-43

4. /Jse @ toenter

the desired 4-digit number.

If you made a mistake, press _ to erase the entered

number, and then enter the correct number.

(_ Name of the selected thread color

(_) Shows the entered number.

(_ Press to erase the entered number.

Press

If is not pressed, the thread color number

will not be (:hanged.

(_ Press to apply the entered number to the selected

co[or,

Repeat steps 3 through 5 until all desired thread color

numbers are specified. To change a specified thread

color number, perform the steps described above to

enter the new number.

7. When you arefinished creating the custom thread num-

bering set, press

With thread colors where a number has not been speci-

fied, "----" appears for the thread color display.

5-44 Embroidery

Changing the Embroidery Frame Display

1, Press _.

2. In the use _ _ to change the embroi-

dery frame display, You can choose from 10 patterns,

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ifi iil'

(_ Large frame em-

broidering area

(_ Center line

Q Medium plus frame

embroidering area

(_) Medium frame em-

broidering area

C) Small frame em-

broidering area

(_ Grid lines

Example

---

3. When you have finished selecting the embroidery frame dis-

play, press

Embroidery 5-45

Usingthesekeys,youcanchangethesizeofthepattern,rotatethepattern,etc,

Revision Keys

CAUTION

if the key display is light gray, that function or op-

eration can not be used with the selected stitch.

[] Key Functions

Key or display Name

Automatic

thread

cutting key

Forward/

Back key

Memory

key

Arrow keys

Center key)

90 degree

rotation key

Multi color

key

Density

key

Size key

Explanation

For embroidery, the automatic thread cutting function is set auto-

matically. When sewing is finished, the machine will automatically

sew reinforcement stitches and trim the threads.

Page

2-15

Moves the needle forward or back in the pattern; useful if the thread 5-36

breaks while sewing or if you want to start again from the begin-

ning.

Moves the needle start position to the bottom left or to the center of 5-57

the pattern. Use this key to align the needle with the pattern posi-

tion.

Saves a pattern in the machine's memory.

Press an arrow key to move the pattern in the direction shown by

the arrow. (Press the Center key to return the pattern to the center of

the embroidery area.)

Press this key to rotate the pattern. The pattern rotates 90 degree

each time you press the key.

Press this key to change the color of each letter when sewing alpha-

betical character patterns.

Press this key to change the density of character or border patterns.

Press this key to change the size of the pattern.

Horizonta[ Press this key to create a horizontal mirror image of the pattern.

mirror

image Key

Trial key Press this key to check the position of the pattern. The embroidery

frame moves to check that there is enough space to sew the pattern.

Thread Shows the thread tension for the selected pattern. The tension is

tension key normally set automatically.

Return key Press this key to return to the pattern type selection screen.

5-46 Embroidery

5-51

5-26

5-48

5-50

5-49

5-47

5-48

5-27

5-40

Changing the Size of the Pattern

1, Press

2. The screen at the left is displayed.

Press _ to make the pattern smaller,

Press _ to make the pattern bigger.

The size changes each time you press the key,

Press to return the pattern to the original size.

* Some patterns or characters can be enlarged more than others,

* Some patterns or characters can be enlarged to a greater degree

if they are rotated 90 degrees.

g, CAUTION

When you have changed the size of the pattern, check the

display of available embroidery frames and use an appro-

priate frame. [f you use an embroidery frame not displayed

as available for use, the presser foot may strike the frame

and cause iniury.

3. Press to return to the original screen.

Embroidery 5-47

Rotating the Pattern

Press to rotate the pattern 90 deg.

(_ Shows the degree of the pattern's rotation.

0 o 90 °

ACAUTION

When you have rotated the pattern, check the display of

available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame.

If you use an embroidery frame not displayed as available

for use, the presser foot may strike the frame and cause

iniury.

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image

Press so it appears as[i_ to create a horizontal mirror im-

age of the selected pattern.

Press again to return the pattern to normal.

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2. The screen at left is displayed.

Press _ to make the pattern less dense.

Press _ to make the pattern more dense. The pattern density

changes each time you press a button,

@ CD ®

@ Normal

@ Fine (stitches closer together). Stitch count is a larger number.

@ Coarse (stitches farther apart). Stitch count is a smaller number.

3. Press to return to the pattern selection screen.

Embroidery 5-49

Changing the Colors of Character Patterns

Press so that it appears as , Tile ma(hine wi]] stop after

sewing each character, so you change the color of each character,

Press the key again to return to the origina] setting,

ABe

5-50 Embroidery

Saving EmBroidery Patterns

You (:an save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example,

your name or other combined character patterns, patterns that have been rotated or had the size

changed, patterns that have had the sewing position changed, etc.

[] Saving aPattern

1. Press

2. Choose where to save the pattern.

Press to save the pattern in the m_a(h ne s memory.

If you have the proper floppy disks,after inserting a floppy disk

you (:an press to save the pattern to a floppy disk.

Note

eIf your machine did not come furnished with a built-in floppy

disk drive, you (:an receive an upgrade service for your machine,

so that it can use floppy dbks at your authorized dealel:

•Noppy disks are 2HD type. Be sure to use formatted disks.

•Move the write protect switch on the floppy disk to the unpro-

tected position before using the disk.

,When you save to a floppy disk the design will be saved in a

special sewing machine format. The design will have a ".phc"

extension after i6 name.

Embroidery 5-51

3. The "Saving" screen displays. When the pattern is saved, the

display returns to the original screen automatically.

CAUTION

Do not turn off the power while the "Saving" screen is displayed.

You will lose the pattern you are saving. Also, do not remove the

floppy disk while the pattern is being saved. The disk may be-

come unreadable.

Note

It takes about 10 seconds to save a pattern to the machine9 memory.

See page 5-55 for information on retrieving a saved pattern.

[] If You Can Not Save the Pattern

If the screen at left displays, the maximum number of patterns have

been saved, or the pattern you want to save takes a lot of memory,

and the machine can not save it. If you delete a previously saved

pattern, you can save the current pattern.

* If you decide not to save the current pattern, press

Deleting a Previously Saved Pattern

1, Press

2. The machine displays the patterns currently saved.

5-52 Embroidery

3. Select the pattern you want to delete,

(_ Shows the amount of memory used by the pattern selected to

be deleted.

(_ Shows the amount of memory needed to save the current

pattern.

4. Press_.

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5. Press todeletetheselectedpattern.

* Ifyoudecidenottodeletethepattern,press

6. Ifthereisenoughmemoryavailableafterdeletingthepattern,

thepatternyouwanttosavewill besavedautomatically.Ifthere

isnotenoughmemoryavailableafterdeletingthepattern,repeat

thestepsaboveto deleteanotherpatternfromthemachine's

memory.

Thedisplaywill automaticallyreturnto theoriginalscreenafter

savingthepattern.

CAUTION

Donotturnoff thepowerwhilethe"Saving"screenisdisplayed.

Youwill losethepattern you are saving.

Note

It takes about 10 seconds to save a pattern.

See page 5-55 for more information about retrieving saved patterns.

5-54 Embroidery

Retrieving Patterns from Memory

1. Press

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2. The machine displays the patterns currently in the memory, Press

the key of the pattern you want to sew,

Embroidery 5-55

3. Press

If you decide not to retrieve the pattern from memory, press

.The machine returns to the original screen.

4. The machine retrieves the pattern and prepares to embroider it.

5-56 Embroidery

Aligning the Left Side of a Pattern and Sewing

1. Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric:, as

shown.

2, Press so it appears

The needle position moves to the bottom left corner of

the pattern (the embroidery frame moves so that the

needle is positioned correctly).

3. Use to align the needle and the mark on the

fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern.

CAUTION

Do not lower the needle while the embroidery

frame is moving. Otherwise, iniury may result.

4. View of the finished pattern.

Embroidery 5-57

Connecting Characters

Follow the steps below when all the characters in the pattern do not fit in the embroidery frame at

once.

E×ampJe: Connecting the Jetters "ABCDE" with "FGHI"

AC EFG I

1. Enter the letters "ABCDE."

2. Press to move the needle start position to .

_. Press to turn off automatic thread cutting.

4. Press the "Start!Stop" button to begin sewing.

5. When sewing is finished, trim the thread, leaving a long

end. Then re-insert the fabric in the embroidery frame,

in a position where you (:an sew the letters "FGHI."

(_ The embroidery end position

5-58 Embroidery

FGH!

6. Enter the letters "FGHI."

7. Press to move the needle start position to .

The needle start position moves to the bottom left cor-

ner of the pattern.

8, Use the arrow keys to move the needle to the

position where the previous pattern stopped,

9, Press the "Start!Stop" button to embroider the remain-

ing letters.

EmBroidery 5-59

2, Press _ to advance the sewing order to the color of

the outline,

_, Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

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UsingaFramePatternto Make Appliqu_ (1)

You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape, to create an applique. Embroider one

pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch.

1. Select a straight stitch frame pattern. Embroider the pat-

tern onto the appliqu_ material, then cut neatly around

the outside of the shape.

2. Embroider the same pattern from step 1 onto the base

fabric.

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3. Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray

adhesive to the rear of the appliqu_ created in step 1.

Attach the appliqu6 to the base fabric matching the

shapes.

4. Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape

as the applique. Embroider over the appiiqu6 and base

fabric from step _ to create the appJiqu6.

CAUTION

If you change the size or position of the patterns when

selecting them, make a note of the size and location.

(!) Appliqu6 material

Embroidery 5-61

Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqu_ (2)

A second method to make appliqu_ using the embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the

fabric in the embroidery frame using this method. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and

one pattern with a satin stitch.

1. Select a straight stitch frame pattern, and embroider

the pattern onto the base fabric.

2. Place the appliqu_ fabric over the pattern embroidered

in step 1. Be sure that the appliqu6 fabric completely

covers tile seam.

3. Embroider the same pattern on the appliqu_ fabric:.

* Stop the machine before it sews the cross hairs in the

middle of the pattern.

5-62 Embroidery

4. Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery

unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches.

CAUTION

Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame

to cut. Also, do not pull strongly on the fabric. Other-

wise, the fabric may loosen in the frame.

5. Select the satin stitch border pattern of the same shape

as the appliqu6.

CAUTION

Do not change the size or position of the pattern.

6. Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit,

and embroider the satin stitch pattern to create an

appliqu6,

Embroidery 5-63

[ Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges

Use an embroidery stabilizer material to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove the

stabilizer fabric carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown in the examples below. We recommend

using a stabilizer material for embroidery.

Embroidering SmaJJFabrics

(_ Fabric

Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small

piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame,

If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive,

attach the stabilizer fabric with a basting stitch,

Q_) Stabilizer

Embroidering Edges or Corners

(_ Fabric:

Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small

piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame,

If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive,

attach the stabilizer fabric with a basting stitch,

Q_) Stabilizer

Embroidering Ribbons or Tape

(_ Ribbon

Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray

adhesive.

Q_)Stabilizer

5-64 Embroidery

Chapter 6Embroidery Edit Functions

With the Embroidery Edit functions, you (:an combine embroidery patterns and character patterns,

change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, and perform many other editing functions.

This machine (:an perform the 8 functions listed below.

Combine Patterns

You can easily create combinations of one point patterns, frame pat-

terns, character patterns, patterns from the machine memory, pat-

terns from the separately sold embroidery cards, and many other

patterns.

Move Patterns

Within the 26 cm x 16 cm (10-1/4 inch x 6-1/4 inch) wide embroi-

dery area, you can change -the position of patterns, and check the

position on the LCD.

Rotate Patterns

You can rotate patterns one degree or ninety degrees at a time.

Enlarge or Reduce Patterns

You can make patterns larger or smaller. There are approximately

50 sizes to choose from.

This function is not available for some patterns.

Create Mirror Images

You (:an create horizontal mirror images.

This function is not available for some patterns.

Change Character Spacing

You can increase or decrease the space between characters in com-

bined patterns.

Change Character Appearance/Layout

You can change the layout of the characters. Print words on a curved

line, diagonal, etc. There are 6 choices total.

Change the Thread Colors of Patterns

You can change the thread colors of the pattern to your favorite

colors,

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-1

1. Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine

for embroidery (see page 5-5).

2. Press to call the screen at the ]eft,

Key Display Pattern Type

One point pattern

Floral alphabet pattern

Pattern saved in the machine's memory

Character pattern

Frame pattern

Pattern from an embroidery card (sold sepa-

rately)

Pattern from a floppy disk

Note

If your ma(hine did not (ome furnished with a built-in

floppy dbk drive, you can receive an upgrade service for

your ma(hine, so that it (an use floppy disk at your au-

thorized dealel:

6-2 Embroidery Edit Functions

The method of selecting patterns without alphabetical characters is

the same as selecting patterns for embroidery,

1, Select the type of pattern you want to sew,

2, Press the key of a pattern to select it,

See page 5-8 for more information on selecting patterns,

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-3

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3. The pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen.

4. After the pattern is selected, press _.

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5. The embroidery edit screen (at left) will appear.

See page 6-8 for more information about editing the pattern.

(_ The pattern selected for editing is outlined in red on the em-

broidery edit display.

6-4 Embroidery Edit Functions

Selecting Character Patterns

When you select character patterns from the embroidery edit screen,

you can edit the appearance of the pattern at the same time.

1. Press to select character patterns.

2. Select the font.

Embroidery Edit Functiens 6-5

ABCD

3. Enter the letters (Example: A B C D)

* See page 5-11 for more information about selecting characters

* Press _ to check the pattern when the selected characters

are too small to see clearly.

4. Press _ to select the appearance of the pattern.

5. The screen at left displays.

Select the appearance you want to use (Example: _ ).

After selecting the curve, use _ and _ to change the de-

gree of the arc.

* Press _ to make the arc flatter.

* Press _ to make the arc rounder.

6. Press to return to the original screen.

6-6 Embroidery Edit Functions

7. After you finish your selections, press@.

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8. The embroidery edit screen will appear. See page 6-8 for more

information about editing the patterns.

Embroidery Edit IFundiens 6-7'

[] Key Functions

Q Shows the size of the

entire combined pat-

tern.

(_ Shows the size of the

pattern currently se-

lected.

(_ If the pattern location

has been moved, this

area shows the distance

from the center of the

frame.

(_) Shows the degree of ro-

tation for the pattern.

Shows the color cur-

rently selected ,and

number of colors in the

pattern.

Note

If a key display is light gray,

you can not use that tunc-

tion with the selected pat-

tern.

Name

Pattern

select key

Rotate key

Delete key

Arrow keys

( _ Center

key)

Character

spacing key

Size key

Explanation

When a combined pattern is selected, use these keys to se-

lect a part of the pattern to edit.

Press this key to rotate the pattern. In the embroidery edit screen,

you can rotate a pattern one degree or ninety degrees at a time.

Press this key to delete the selected pattern (the pattern out-

lined by the red box).

Press these keys to move the pattern in the direction

indicated by the arrow in the key. (Press _ to return the

pattern to its original position.)

Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns.

Page

6-26

6-10

6-12

6-9

6-16

Press this key to change the size of the pattern. With the era- 6-11

broidery edit functions, patterns can be enlarge(] or reduce(].

Multi color Press this key to change the color of individual characters 6-17

key in a pattern.

Horizontalmirror Press this key to make a horizontal mirror image of the so- 5-48

imagekey lected pattern.

Density key Press this key to change the density of frame patterns or char- 5-49

acter patterns.

Array key Press this key to change the configuration of a character 6-15

pattern.

Thread Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern. 6-13

palette key

End key Press this key to continue to the next step. 6-18

6-8 Embroidery Edit Functions

Moving the Pattern

to move the pattern in the position shown on the key.

Press _ to return the pattern to its original position.

(_ Shows how far from the original position the pattern is now.

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-9

Rotating the Pattern

_LINE_

_WHITE

CLAY

_g_OWr

LIGHT

_ROW_

1, Press

2, Press_to rotate the

Press_to rotate the

Press to return the pa_erntoits original position,

:)attern 90 dog. to the left.

:)attern 90 dog. to the right.

:)attern 1 dog. to the left.

gattern 1 dog. to the right.

a i

(_ Shows the degree of the p_ tterns rotation

3. After (:hanging the pattern, press

6-10 Embroidery Edit Functions

Changing the Size of the Pattern

1, Press

2, Press _ to enlarge the pattern,

Press _ to shrink the pattern.

Press _ to stretch the pattern horizontally.

Press _ to compact the pattern horizontally.

Press _ to stretch the pattern vertically.

Press _ to compact the pattern vertically.

Press to return the pattern to its original appearance.

(_ Shows the size of the pattern being edited.

3, After (:hanging the pattern's size, press

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-11

Deleting the Pattern

1. Press

2, The pattern is deleted from the screen,

6-12 Embroidery Edit Functions

Changing the Thread Color

1, Press

2, The thread color palette screen displays. There are 61 colors to

choose from.

"]. Press _ @ to change the sewing order of the colors. Put

the color you want to change at the top of the display.

(Z) You can change the color at the top of the display,

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-13

4. Press to choose a new color on the color palette.

(_ The color on top changes to the selected color,

(_ The thread spool display of the selected color is larger.

5. After changing the colors, press

6. The display shows the (:hanged colors,

6-14 Embroidery Edit Functions

2, Press the key of the layout you want to sew,

The display will show the selected layout,

3, After making your selections, press

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-15

Changing Character Spacing

1. Press

2. Press_to widen the character spacing.

Press _ to compact the character spacing.

Press to return the pattern to its original appearance.

A B C D _ABCD

3. When finished changing the appearance, press

6-16 Embroidery Edit Functions

Changing the Color of Each Character in a Pattern

1, Press

2. You can sew each character in a different color. The screen auto-

matically displays each color as "Black."

* Press to change the color of the pattern (see page 6-13),

(_ The color for each character is displayed.

Embroidery Edit Fundions 6-17

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_BROWN

;_ROWN

1, Press

2. If you plan to sew the pattern at that time, press _ to (:all tile

pattern preview screen.

*Press _ to return to the embroidery edit screen.

*To combine the pattern with other patterns, select the next pat-

tern from this screen (see page 6-20).

6-18 Embroidery Edit Functions

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3, See page 5-29 for more information about sewing the patterns,

* When you want to revise edited patterns, see page 6-30,

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-19

Example

1. Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine

for embroidery (see page 5-3).

2. Press to call the screen at left.

3. Select a border.

(_ Press

6-20 Embroidery Edit Functions

{]_ Press 2 times, then press _ to select the border,

4. Press _.

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-21

5. Press

6, Select the characters "Happy,"

(_ Press

6-22 Embroidery Edit Functions

(_ Pressthe key of the font you wish to use (Example: ).

(_ Enter "Happy."

The letters you enter will be displayed in the center of the

embroidery frame.

If you want to change the size, select IHI, then use _ to change

the size.

If you want to change the appearance of the letter part of the

pattern, press ½.

7. After selecting the characters, press @.

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-23

8, Use to move the letters,

9. Press @.

10. Press again.

6-24 Embroidery Edit Functions

11. Select the same font, then enter "Birthday". The letters will ap-

pear in the middle of the embroidery area display.

1 2. Press

1 3, Use l to move the letters,

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-25

14. If you want to alter the combined pattern, use to

select the part of the pattern you want to change.

(_ Press to move the red outline over

(_ Press and enlarge the border.

(_ Press to return to the Embroidery Edit screen.

If the characters or the entire pattern (:an not be seen clearly,

then use _ to check the pattern. Press

to return to the original screen.

15. When all editing is finished, press(

6-26 Embroidery Edit Functions

,477-,_

1 6. If yOU plan to sew the pattern at that time, press _.

Press _ to re-edit the pattern.

To combine the pattern with another pattern, select the new pat-

tern type from this screen.

17. The sewing screen appears.

When you want to revise edited patterns, see page 6-30.

Embroidery EditFunctions 6-27

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Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were en-

tered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as follows:

"Happy", "Birthday".

CAUTION

Follow the instructions from Chapter 5for embroidering the pat-

tern.

1. The machine will embroider first. The embroidery

will follow the color order on the right side of the display.

2. When the border is finished, the green cross cursor will change

to the "Happy" part of the pattern. Sew this part of the pattern

next.

6-28 Embroidery Edit Functions

3, When "Happy" is embroidered, the green "cross" cursor will

change to the "Birthday" part of the pattern, Sew this part of the

pattern next,

Embroidery Edit Fundiens 6-29

1. Press

2, Press _.

6-30 Embroidery Edit Functions

3. The machine will return to the embroidery edit screen.

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-31

Saving Edited Patterns

[] Saving aPattern

You can save edited patterns for later use.

1. Press

2. Choose where you want to save the pattern.

Press to save the pattern in the machine memory. If

you have the floppy disk drive on your machine, you press

to save the pattern on a floppy disk.

Note

If your machine did not come furnished with a built-in floppy disk

drive, you (:an receive an upt4mde service for your machine, so that

it (an use floppy dbk at your authorized dealel:

6-32 Embroidery Edit Functions

3. The "Saving" screen displays. When the pattern is saved, the

display returns to the original screen automatically.

CAUTION

Do not turn off the main power switch while the "Saving" screen

is displayed. You may lose the pattern you are saving.

Note

It takes about 10 seconds to save a pattern.

See page 6-36 for information about retrieving saved patterns.

[] [f You Can Not Save the Pattern

If the screen shown at left displays, the maximum number of pat-

terns have been saved, or the pattern you want to save takes a lot of

memory, the machine can not save it. If you delete a previously

saved pattern, you can save the current pattern.

* If you choose not to save the current pattern, press

To delete a previously saved pattern

1. Press

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-33

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,SITION

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2, Previously saved patterns are displayed.

3, Select the pattern you want to delete.

(_ Shows the amount of memory the selected pattern uses,

(_ Shows how much memory you need to (:lear to save the

current pattern,

4. Press

6-34 Embroidery Edit Functions

5. Press to delete the pattern.

* If you decide not to delete the pattern, press

6. If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern,

the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically. If there

is not enough memory available after deleting the pattern, repeat

the steps above to delete another pattern from the machine's

memory.

The display will automatically return to the original screen after

saving the pattern.

CAUTION

Do not turn off the main power switch while the "Saving" screen

is displayed. You may lose the pattern you are saving.

Note

It will take about 10 seconds to save the pattern.

See page 6-_6 for information about retrieving previously saved

patterns.

Embroidery Edit Functiens 6-35

Retrieving Saved Patterns

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1, Press

2, The machine displays the patterns saved in the memory, Select a

pattern to retrieve,

6-36 Embroidery Edit Functions

3. Select the pattern you want to retrieve, and press _.

If you decide not to retrieve a pattern, press .You will

return to the embroidery edit screen.

4. Press @.

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-37

5. Press @.

6. The machine retrieves the pattern and prepares to embroider it.

6-38 Embroidery Edit Functions

Chapter 7MY CUSTOM STITCH

,i:

20-

26-

30-

35_

"'i

With the MY CUSTOM STITCHTMfunction, you (:an

sew designs that you create yourself,

Note

•Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM

STITCHTM can be a maximum of 7 mm (9/32 inch)

wide and .37 mm (1-1/3 inch) long.

oStitches can be designed more easily with MY

CUSTOM STITCHTM if you draw the stitch on the

enclosed grid sheet first.

Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet (part code

SA507, X81277-001 ).

(_ Start point

(_ End point

(_ Intersection

Note

oSimplify the design so that it can be sewn as a

continuous line. For a more attractive stitch,

close the design by intersecting lines.

•If the design will be repeated and linked, the start

point and end point of the design should be at

the same height.

10"

15"

20-

26-

30-

35-

Mark the points in the design where the direc-

tion of the stitching changes,

Determine the x and y coordinates of each of

the marked points, This will determine the de-

sign of the stitching that will be sewn,

My Custom Stitch 7-1

Stitch 1 2 3456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15

O0 12 18 22 2_ 21 17 14 12 09 06 03 01 0_ 06

O0 O0 03 06 10 13 14 13 11 13 14 13 10 06 03

Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

12 41 4"{ 40 41 38 35 "{2 %0 "{2 "{5 41 45 47 44

O0 O0 04 07 11 13 14 13 10 06 03 O0 O0 04 07

Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

45 47 50 54 56 55 51 45 70

11 13 14 13 10 06 03 (}0 O0

Stitch 1 2 345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

O0 %0 32 32 32 3_ 35 %5 %7 %5 %2 _0 30 29 26

4_, O0 O0 01 07 10 12 11 08 12 14 14 11 05 03 08

Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

24 18 ]% ]2 ]% ]0 ]2 08 12 07 12 06 ]0 05 ]0

10 "1_; 14 14 12 11 10 09 08 06 06 03 02 O0 02

Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

16 19 23 22 17 22 23 19 42

<-_ (}1 O0 O0 06 10 06 O0 (}0 O0

Stitch 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

:_ O0 03 05 08 12 17 20 24 27 29 31 32 30 27 24

O0 05 08 11 13 14 14 13 12 1] 09 06 03 01 O0

Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

:_ 21 18 16 15 15 16 18 21 25 28 33 37 41 43 44

_, O0 01 0% 05 08 10 12 13 14 14 13 11 08 05 O0

Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Stitch 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

O0 05 04 05 08 07 08 11 11 1] 16 11 07 04 O0

07 07 03 07 07 O0 07 07 03 07 07 03 O0 03 07

Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

04 07 11 16 21 20 21 24 23 24 27 27 27 32 27

11 14 11 07 07 11 07 07 14 07 07 11 07 07 11

Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

23 20 16 20 23 27 32

14 11 07 03 O0 03 07

7-2 My Custom Stitch

Creating Stitch Data

Note

Make sure that the embroidery unit is not attached.

1. Press to display the screen at left.

2. Press

(_) MY CUSTOM STITCHTM key

(i)

This area displays the stitch that is being created.

The number beside _ indicates the y coordinate

ofthetipof _ ,and the number beside_ indi-

cates the x coordinate of the tip of _ .

This number indicates the present set point in

relation to the entire number of set points in the

design.

Press this key to display a screen that allows you

to change a set point. (Refer to page 7-6 for more

details).

Press this key to select whether one stitch or three

stitches are sewn between two points.

Press this key to erase the last point that has been

set.

Press this key to add the point indicated

Press this key to finish creating the stitch and dis-

play the screen that allows you to see the en-

tered stitch. (Refer to page 7-4.)

(_) Press these keys to move.

My Custom Stitch 7-3

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3. Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between

the first two points. To sew one stitch, press _ so that it ap-

pears as _; to sew three stitches, touch the key so that it ap-

pears as _.

4. Use the keys to move % to the coordinates of the first

point that was made on the grid sheet (from step 2 on page 7-1 ).

5. Press_ to add the point indicated by _;, .

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each point that you have drawn on

the grid sheet unti] the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a

continuous ]ine.

Note

If you make a mistake while setting points, press the key to

erase the last point set.

7. Once you have finished entering the stitch data, press the

key.

7-4 My Custom Stitch

A screen that allows you to see the entered stitch design

appears,

* Press this key so that it appears as to sew the

stitch design repeatedly, Press this key so that it

appears as to sew the stitch design only one

single time,

* Press to return to the screen that allows you

make changes to the entered data,

* If the stitch design will be repeated and linked, make

sure that linking stitches are added so that the stitch

designs will not overlap,

(_ Linking stitches

Note

If you have entered points that are too (:lose to,gethel; the

L_bri(: may not feed properly. Edit the stitch data to lea vea

lar_cer space between points.

My Custom Stitch 7-,5

Editing Stitch Data

1. PressI

A screen that allows you to edit the entered stitch design ap-

pears.

(_ Press this key to move _'_ backward one point.

(_ Press this key to move % start point.

(_ Press this key to move _ forward one point.

(_) Press this key to move %, end point.

C) Press this key to move part of or all of the design. (Refer

to page 7-8 for more details.)

(_9 Press this key to insert a point. (Refer to page 7-9 for

more details.)

(_ Press this key to delete the selected point.

2. Make the desired changes to the stitch design.

7-6 My Custom Stitch

[] Moving aPoint

1. Press_or_tomove % tothepointthatyouwishtomove.

2. Use to move the point to the desired position.

revising the pattern, press } so it ap-

3. When finished

pe rs

4. Press _ to go to the sewing screen. (See page 4-9 for instruc-

tions on sewing the stitch).

My Custern Stitch 7-7

[] Moving Part or All of the Design

1, Press _ or _ to move _:_ to the first point of the section that

you wish to move.

point points2. Press _, The selected and all that come after it

are surrounded by a box, (This indicates the area that is to be

moved.)

_. Press _ or _ to move the selected section to the desi red loca-

tion,

4, Press _, The selected section has been moved.

7-8 My Custom Stitch

5. When finished revising the pattern, press so it ap-

pears as

6. Press, to go to the sewing screen (see page 4-9 for instruc-

tions on sewing the stitch).

[] inserting New Points

®4,1-

1. Press_,_,_or_tomove _ to point at the beginning

of the line that you wish to add a new point to.

My Custem Stitch 7-9

2. Press_, A new point is inserted and the % moves to it.

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3. Use any of move the point to the desired position.

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4. When finished revising the pattern, press [ _ } so it ap-

pears

5. Press @ to go to the sewing screen. (See page 4-9 for instruc-

tions on sewing the stitch).

7-10 My Custom Stitch

Storing the custom design

Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function (:an be stored for later use,

1, Press from the stitch editing keys,

2. Select where you wish to save the stitch pattern.

To save the stitch pattern in the machnes memory, press

save the stitch pattern on a floppy disk, press

Up to 15 stitch patterns can be saved in the machine's memory,

When saving the stitch pattern onto a floppy disk, a Win-

dows-formatted 2HD disk must be used,

The floppy disk must not be write-protected,

When savi ng a stitch pattern onto a floppy d isk, save the data

in a format for embroidery data. The file name must have the

extension "phc",

After saving a stitch pattern, we recommend write-protecting

the floppy disk to prevent the data from accidentally being

erased,

(_ Press to return to the previous screen.

My Custom Stitch 7-11

3. The screen shown at the left appears. If the stitch was saved suc-

cessfully, the previous screen automatically appears.

* Saving as stitch pattern takes approximately 10 seconds.

CAUTION

Do not turn off the machine whiJe the "Saving" message is

displayed, otherwise the stitch pattern data being saved may

be Josto[n addition, when saving the data onto a fJoppy disk,

do not try to remove the disk, otherwise the disk may be dam-

aged.

* For details on retrieving a saved stitch pattern, see page 7-13.

[] if the Stitch Pattern Cannot Be Saved

If the screen shown at the left . is pressed, the

appears after _M_MC,RY

stitch pattern cannot be saved because either the machine's memory

is full or the stitch pattern being saved is larger than the amount of

space available in the memory. To be able to save the stir( h pattern

n the machne s memory, a previously saved stitch pattern must be

deleted.

For details on deleting a stitch pattern, see page 5-52.

7-12 My Custom Stitch

Retrieving aStitch Design That Has Been Saved

Preparation

If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it.

(_) Release button

* Turn off the power supply before removing the em-

broidery unit.

/',

1. Press

2. To retrieve a stitch pattern saved in the machine's

memory, press

To retrieve a stitch pattern saved on a floppy disk, in-

sert the floppy disk, and then press

CAUTION

* Only insert or remove floppy disks while

or is displayed, or when

prompted to change disks by a message on the

screen.

Do not insert anything other than floppy disks

into the floppy disk drive slot, otherwise the

floppy disk drive may be damaged.

Do not insert a floppy disk containing pattern

data other than those saved using our data de-

sign equipment or a sewing machine, otherwise

the sewing machine may malfunction. (Only

.pes, .phc and .dst pattern files can be used.)

CAUTION

If the settings on this screen are locked ( , no key

other than _ or can be operated.

My Custom Stitch 7-13

3, A list of saved stitch patterns is displayed,

4, Select the stitch pattern that you wish to retrieve,

(_ Pressto quit trying to retrieve the stitch pattern,

5, Press

* To erase the saved stitch pattern, The previous

press

screen appears,

1_ Press to retrieve the saved stitch pattern,

(]_ Press to delete the saved stitch pattern,

7-14 My Custom Stitch

6. The sewing screen for that stitch will then be displayed.

My Custern Stitch 7-15

7-16 My Custom Stitch

Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance

CAUTION

*Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before changing the light

bulb. If the machine is on and the "Start/Stop" button is pressed accidentally, iniuries

may result.

*To avoid burns, give the light bulb time to cool before changing it.

1. Turn off the main power switch.

2. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw on the back of

machine light cover. Then remove the light cover.

(_ Screw

(_ Light cover

3. Remove the light bulb as shown, and align the projec-

tion on the light bulb with the notch in the socket. Re-

place it with a new light bulb.

CAUTION

Use only light bulbs intended for use with this machine

(12V/ 5W: part code XA2037001). You can get the

proper light bulb at your authorized dealer.

4, Place light cover and tighten the screw on the back of

the machine.

Care and Maintenance 8-I

A CAUTION

Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or iniury may

result.

[] Cleaning the LCD Screen

If the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents.

[] Cleaning the Machine Casing

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it out

firmly and then wipe the surface. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

[] Cleaning the Race and Shuttle

If dust or bits of dirt collect in the race or shuttle, the machine will not run well, and the bobbin

thread detection function may not operate. Keep the machine clean for best results.

1. Turn offthe power. Remove the presser foot holder and

the needle.

J2. Loosen the screws with the disc-shaped screwdriver

and remove the needle plate.

(_ Needle plate

3. Turn the balance wheel, and align the notch of shuttle

a little to the left of the shelf of race, as shown.

CAUTION

Be sure to turn the balance wheel towards the front of

the machine, Turning the balance wheel in the other

direction may damage the machine.

(_ Notch of shuttle

(_ Shelf of race

8-2 Care and Maintenance

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4. Remove the race,

While pushing the race towards the back of the ma-

chine, lift the edge nearest you and remove the race,

(_) Race

Remove accumulated lint and thread from the inner

shuttle and race with a brush or vacuum (:leaner.

Do not oil the shuttle or the race.

(_ Shuttle

(_) Brush

6. Check that the notch on the shuttle is in the same posi-

tion as when you removed the race. Position the race

so that the shelf and spring are aligned, and insert the

race.

• , CAUTION

o Do not use a damaged race or shuttle. Other-

wise, the thread may tangle and cause a poor

finish, or the needle may break. You can get

the proper parts from your authorized dealer.

o Be sure to insert the race in the correct posi-

tion. Otherwise, the needle may break.

(_ Shelf

(_ Spring

7. Reattach the needle plate.

Care and Maintenance 8-3

If the heads of the floppy disk drive become dirty, the data on the disks may not be read normally.

We suggest that you use a cleaning disk for 3.5 inch floppy disk drives regularly.

1. Insert the cleaning disk when the screen at left is displayed.

* If a different screen is displayed, press to display the screen

at left.

* Insert the (:leaning disk into the floppy disk drive, located on the

right side of the machine. Be sure to follow the directions given

on the cleaning disk package.

2. Press

Head (:leaning will begin.

3. When (:leaning is finished, the screen at left will display.

4. Press When the screen display returns to the display in

step one, remove the (:leaning disk.

Note

If the floppy disk still (:an not be read correctly after finishing the

steps above, repeat the (:leaning opel_tion sevel_l times.

8-4 Care and Maintenance

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

If the screen is difficult to see when you turn on the power, follow the steps below.

1. Press your finger anywhere on the screen. Holding your finger

on the screen, turn the main power switch off and back on.

* The "Start!Stop" button does not light up at this time.

2. Co to the Brightness of LCD display. Use the _, keys to

adjust the screen until you can see it easily.

3. When the adjustment is finished, turn the main power switch off

and back on.

TroubJesheoting 9-1

If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key (the machine does not perform the

operation or performs a different operation), follow the steps below to make the proper adjust-

ments,

1. Press your finger anywhere on the screen. Holding your finger

on the screen, turn the main power switch off and back on.

* The "Start!Stop" button does not light up at this time.

2, The machine displays the screen shown at left.

9-2 Troubleshooting

3. Pressthe "Bobbin Winding" button,

+2 +3

4. The machine displays the screen shown at left.

5. Using the included touch pen, lightly touch the center

of the +, in order from 1 to 5.

CAUTION

Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen.

Do not use a mechanical pencil, pin, or other sharp ob-

ject. Do not press strongly on the screen. Otherwise,

damage may result.

6. Press the numbers in order I - 5. If the buzzer sounds

one time after you press number 5, the operation is

finished. If the buzzer sounds twice, there was an er-

ror. In this case, repeat the steps above.

7. The screen adjustment is finished. Turn off the main

power switch, then turn it back on.

CAUTION

if you finish the screen adjustment and the screen still

does not respond, or if you can not do the adjustment,

contact your authorized dealer.

Troubleshooting 9-3

Use the troubleshooting key for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing.

1. Press to call the screen at ]eft,

* Press at any time to return to the original screen.

EM_F_OIpEe_

3. Find the category for the problem and press the appropriate key.

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9-4 TroubJeshooting

If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the

solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer.

Problem Cause Solution Page

(_) Machine is not threaded correctly (used Rethread the machine correctly. 1-32

the wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose,

the thread did not catch the needle bar

threader, etc.)

(_ Thread is knotted or tangled. Re-thread upper and Iov,!er thread. 1-_;1, 1-32

(_) Thread is too thick for the needle. Check needle and thread combi- 1-45

nations.

(_) Upper thread tension is too strong. Adjust the thread tension. 2-1 _¢,5-40

Upper 0 Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted 8-2

thread thread and remove it from the race,

breaks etc.

(_) Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 1-4_;

(_ Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 1-4_;

(_) There are scratches near the hole of the Replace the needle plate, or con- 8-2

needle plate, suh your authorized dealer.

(_) There are scratches near the hole in the Replace the presser foot, or con- 1-_;9

presser foot. suh your authorized dealer.

(_ There are scratches on the race. Replace the race, or consult your 8-2

authorized dealer.

(_) Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 1-_1

Bobbin (_ There are scratches on the bobbin or it Replace the bobbin. 1-_1

doesn't rotate properly.

thread

breaks (_) Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc. to cut the twisted 8-2

thread and remove it from the race,

etc.

(_) Machine is threaded incorrectly. Check the steps for threading the 1-_;2

machine and rethread it correctly.

(_ Using improper needle orthread forthe Check the "Fabric/Thread/Needle 1-45

Skipped selected fabric. Combination" chart.

stitches (_) Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 1-4_¢

(_) Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 1-4_;

0 Needle is defective. Replace the needle. 1-4 _,

(_) Dust or lint is collected under the nee- Remove the dust or lint v,!ith the 8-2

die plate, brush.

Troubleshooting 9-5

Problem Cause Solution Page

(_ There is a mistake in the upper or bob- Check the steps for threading the 1-32

bin threading, machine and rethread it correctly.

(_ Spool cap is set incorrectly. Checkthe method for aKachingthe 1-33

spool cap, then reattach the spool

cap.

Fabric (_ Using improper needle orthread for the Check the "Fabric/Thread/Needle 1-45

puckers selected fabric. Corrlbination" chart.

(_) Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 1-43

(_) Stitches are too long when sewing thin Shorten the stitch length. 2-9

fabrics.

(_) Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 2-13, 5-40

(_ Wrong presser foot. Use correct presser foot. ";-1

(!) Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. Remove the dust or lint. 8-2

High- (_ Pieces of thread are caught in the race. Clean the race. 8-2

pitched (_ Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the 1-';2

sound machine and rethread the ma-

while chine.

sewing (_ There are scratches on the race. Replace the race, or consult your 8-2

authorized dealer.

(Z) Needle is not in the correct position. Press the "Needle Position" button 1-4

Can not to raise the needle.

thread the (_ Threading hook does not pass through Press the "Needle Position" button 1-4

needle the eye of the needle, to raise the needle.

(_ Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 1-43

(_) Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the 1-';2

machine and rethread the ma-

chine.

Thread (_ Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin. 1-';1

tension is (_ Usingimproperneedleorthreadforthe Check the "Fabric/Thread/Needle 1-45

incorrect selected fabric. Combination" chart.

(_ Presser foot holder is not attached cor- Reattach the presser foot holder 1-42

rectly, correctly.

(_) Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 2-13, 5-40

(Z) Wrong presser foot was used. Attach the correct presser foot. ";-1

Character (_) Pattern adjustment settings were set Revise the pattern adjustment set- 4-11

pattern incorrectly, tings.

does not (_ Did not use a stabilizer material on thin Attach a stabilizer materiah 4-8

turn out fabrics or stretch fabrics.

(_) Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 2-13

9-6 Troubleshooting

Problem

Embroidery

pattern

does not

sew out

correctly

Cause

(_) Thread is twisted.

(_ Fabric was not inserted into the frame

correctly ( fabric was loose, etc.).

(#) Stabilizing material was not attached.

(_) There was an object placed near the

machine, and the carriage or embroi-

dery frame hit the object during sew-

ing.

Page

8-2

5-21

5-20

Solution

Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted

thread and remove it from the race,

etc.

If the fabric is not stretched tight in

the frame, the pattern may turn out

poorly or there may be shrinkage

of the pattern. Set the fabric into

the frame correctly.

Always usestabilizing material, especially

with stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics,

fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that

often cause pattern shrinkage. See your

authorized dealer for the proper stabilizel:

If the frame bumps something dur-

ing sewing, the pattern will turn out

poorly. Do not place anything in

the area where the frame may

bump it during sewing.

Reinsert the fabric in the embroi-

dery frame so that the excess fab-

ric is away from the sewing arm,

and rotate the pattern 180 degrees.

Place a large thick book or similar

object under the arm head to lightly

lift the heavy side and keep it level.

If the fabric is hanging off the table

during embroidery, the embroidery

u nit will not move freely. Place the

fabric so that it does not hang off

the table (or, hold fabric to keep

from dragging).

Stop the machine and place the

fabric so that it does not get caught

or snagged.

If the presser foot is bumped or the

embroidery unit is moved (luring

sewing, the pattern will not turn

out. Be careful when removing or

reattaching the embroidery frame

during sewing.

5-29

(_) Fabric outside the frame edges inter- 5-48

feres with the sewing arm, so the em-

broidery unit can not move.

(_) Fabric is too heavy, so the embroidery

unit can not move freely.

(_) Fabric is hanging off the table. 5-29

(_) Fabric is snagged or caught on some-

thing.

5-35

0 Embroidery frame was removed during

sewing (for example, to reset the bob-

bin). The presser foot was bumped or

moved while removing or attaching the

embroidery frame, or the embroidery

unit was moved.

Troubleshooting 9-7

Problem Cause Solution Page

(_) Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 1-43

(_) Needle clamp screw is not tightened. Tighten the needle clamp screw. 1-44

(_) Needle is turned or bent. Replace the needle. 1-43

(_) Using improper needle or thread for the Check the "Fabric/Thread/Needle 1-45

selected fabric. Combination" chart.

(_) Wrong presser foot was used. Use the recommended presser 3-1

foot.

(_ Upper thread tension is too strong. Adjust the thread tension setting. 2-13, 5-40

(_ Fabric is pulled during sewing. Do not pull the fabric during sew-

ing.

Needle (_ Spool cap is set incorrectly. Checkthe method for attaching the 1-'¢3

breal<s spool cap, then reattach the spool

cap.

1_ There are scratches around the holes Replace the needle plate, or con- 8-2

in the needle plate, suit your authorized dealer.

_) There are scratches around the hole(s) Replace the presser foot, or con- 1-';9

in the presser foot. suit your authorized dealer.

(_) There are scratches on the race. Replace the race, or consult your 8-2

authorized dealer.

Needle is defective. Replace the needle. 1-43

(_) Feed dogs are set in the down position. Use the feed dog position lever to 1-6

raise the feed dogs.

Fabric does (_ Stitches are too close together. Lengthen the stitch length setting. 2-9

not feed 1_ Wrong presser foot was used. Use the correct presser foot. ";-1

through the (_ Needle isturned, bentorthepoint isdull. Replace the needle. 1-43

machine (_) Thread is entangled. Cut the entangled thread and re- 8-2

move it from the race.

9-8 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution Page

(_) There is no pattern selected. Select a pattern. 3-9, 4-1

5-8, 6-2

(_ "Start!Stop" button was not pushed. Push the , tart/Stop button. 1-4

(#) Main power switch is not turned on. Turn on the main power switch. 1-12

(_) Presser foot is not lowered. Lower the presser foot. 1-5

Machine (_) "Start/Stop" button was pushed with the Remove the foot controller, or use 1-7

does not foot controller attached, the foot controller to operate the

operate machine.

(_) Speed control lever is set to control the Use the foot controller instead of 1-7

zigzag stitch width, the "Start/Stop" button to operate

the machine.

(_) There is no pattern selected. Select a pattern. 5-8, 6-2

Embroidery (_ Main power switch is not turned on. Turn on the main power switch. 1-12

unit does (3) Embroidery unit is not attached cor- Reattach the embroidery unit cor- 5-5

not operate rectly, rectly.

(_) Embroidery frame was attached before Perform the initialization process 5-5

the unit was initialized, correctly.

(_) LCD contrast is not properly adjusted. Adjust the LCD contrast. 1-16,

9-1

(_) The screen has been locked. 2-16

LCD

display is

difficult to

see

Noth ing

happens,

even if the

LCD

display is

pressed

Press the screen lock key to unlock

the screen.

CAUTION

oThis machine is equipped with athread detection device. [f the "Start/Stop" button is pushed

before the upper threading is done, the machine will not operate properly. Also, depending

on the pattern selected, the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised. This is

due to the needle bar release mechanism. At these times, the machine will make a sound

different from that made during normal sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunction.

*If the power is disconnected during sewing:

Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine.

If you restart the machine, follow the instructions for operating the machine correctly.

Troubleshooting 9-9

If the roach ine is not properly set and the "Start!Stop" button or the "Reverse/Rei nforcement Stitch"

button is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm

sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the

instructions in the message.

Below is an explanation of 49 error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you press

or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears).

This message is dis-

played when the motor

locks due to tangled

thread or for other

reasons relate to thread

delivery.

2a.

This message is dis-

played when the presser

foot is raised and the

"Start/Stop" button,

"Reverse/Reinforcement

Stitch" button, or

"Thread Cutter" button

pushed.

2 b.

This message is dis-

played when the

embroidery unit

initialization is started

with the presser foot

lever down.

CAUTION

Be sure to rethread the machine. If you

press the "Start/Stop" Button without

rethreading the machine, the thread

tension may be wrong or the needle may

break and cause iniuryo

This message is dis-

played when the upper

thread is broken or not

threaded correctly, and

the "Start/Stop" button

or the "Reverse/

Reinforcement Stitch"

button is pressed.

This message is dis-

played when the

is touched

without an embroidery

card inserted.

This message is dis-

played if the is

touched when an

unusable embroidery

card is inserted.

This message is dis-

played when there is no

stitch or embroidery

pattern selected and the

"Start!Stop" button, the

"Reverse/Reinforcement

Stitch" button, or

is pressed.

9-10 Troubleshooting

This message is dis-

played when the

embroidery unit is

attached, and the

"Reverse/Rei nforcement

Stitch" button is

pressed.

This message is

displayed when the

embroidery unit is

attached, and or

_is pressed.

This message is dis-

played when you try to

combine more than 71

patterns.

10.

This message is dis-

played when or

is pressed while

the machine is in utility

stitch mode.

11.

This message is dis-

played when the

patterns you are editing

take up too much

memory, or if you are

editing too many

patterns for the memory.

12.

This message is dis-

played when the "Start!

Stop" button is pushed

while the foot controller

is installed.

13.

This message is dis-

played when the "Start/

Stop" button is pushed

while the machine is in

embroidery edit mode

and a pattern is being

edited.

14.

This message is dis-

played when a key on

the LCD display is

touched while the

needle is in the down

position.

15.

This message is dis-

played when the

buttonhole lever is

down, a stitch other

than a buttonhole is

selected, and the "Start/

Stop" button or the

"Reverse/Rei nforcement

Stitch" button is pushed.

16.

This message is dis-

played when the

embroidery unit is

attached and the power

is turned on with the

needle in the down

position.

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17.

This message is dis-

played when the

buttonhole lever is up, a

buttonhole stitch is

selected, and the "Start!

Stop" button or "Re-

verse/Reinforcement

Stitch" button is pushed.

18.

This message is dis-

played when there are

too many characters

and the.curve.d d!arac-

ter configuration is

impossible.

19.

This message is displayed

when the machine is in

embroidery mode and the

combined character

pattern is too large for the

embroidery fl'ame. You can

rotate the pattern 90

degrees and continne

combining characters.

20.

This message is dis-

played when the

machine is in entbroi-

dory mode, and the

character pattern

combination is too large

to fit in the embroidery

frame.

21.

This message is dis-

played when the

machine is in embroi-

dery mode and the

small frame is attached,

and the selected pattern

does not fit in the small

frame.

22.

This message is displayed

when, v,!ith the machine in

embroidery mode and the

small embroidery frame or

medium embroidery frame

attached, the selected

pattern is larger than the

embroidery area of the

nlediunl erobroidery frame.

23.

This messageis displayed

when, with the machine in

embroidery nlode and the

small embroidery frame,

medium enlbroidery frame

or n]ediurn plus enlbroidery

l:ranleattached, the selected

pattern is larger than tile

embroidery area of the

medium plus embroidery

i¢l-ame.

24.

This message is dis-

played when the

machine is in embroi-

dery mode and the

embroidery unit tries to

initialize while the

embroidery frame is

attached.

25.

This message is dis-

played when the

machine is ready to sew

an embroidery pattern,

and the "Start/Stop"

button is pushed while

the embroidery frame is

not attached.

26.

This message is dis-

played when the bobbin

is being wound, and the

motor locks because the

thread is tangled, etc.

9-12 Troubleshooting

27.

This message is dis-

played when the floppy

disk is not formatted or

is not formatted prop-

erly.

28.

This message is dis-

played when the floppy

disk can not be format-

ted.

29.

This message is dis-

played when you try to

save a pattern on a

floppy disk, and the

pattern can not be

saved on that disk.

30.

This message is dis-

played when the

machine can not read

the patterns on the

floppy disk.

[ i Th is message is d is-

played when the

is pressed

without a floppy disk set

in the machine.

32.

This message is dis-

played when you try to

save a pattern onto a

write-protected floppy

disk.

33.

This message is dis-

played when you try to

delete a pattern from a

write-protected floppy

disk.

34.

This message is dis-

played when the pattern

is being saved.

35.

This message is dis-

played when the bobbin

thread is running out.

36.

This message is dis-

played when the

embroidery unit is

initializing.

Troubleshooting 9-13

37.

Thismessageisdis-

playedwhenthe

memoryisfullandthe

stitchorpatterncannot

besaved.

38.

Thismessageisdis-

playedwhenaprevi-

ouslysavedpatternis

deleted.

39.

Thismessageisdis-

playedwhenthe

machineisretrievinga

previouslysavedpattern

whileinembroidery

edit mode.

40.

Thismessageisdis-

playedwhen,after

selectingapattern,

,or is

pushed and the pattern

is about to be deleted.

41.

This message is dis-

played when the

machine is in utility

stitch mode, and

is pushed.

42.

This message is dis-

played when the speed

control lever is set to

control the zigzag stitch

width, and the "Start/

Stop" button is pushed.

Use the foot controller

to operate the machine.

43.

This message is dis-

played when there is

not enough space on

the floppy disk to save a

selected pattern.

44.

This message is dis-

played when the

machine is in embroi-

dery edit mode, and

you try to use an editing

function when the

pattern is not com-

pletely within the red

outline.

45.

This message is displayed

when you tl_/to save a

to a floppy disk. According to

are illegal to reproduce or

edit can not besaved to

floppy disks. If this message

displays, save the pattern ill

the machine's memory.

46.

This message is dis-

played when the

machine is in twin

needle mode and a

pattern that can not be

sewn with the twin

needle is selected.

9-14 Troubleshooting

47.

This message is dis-

played when formatting

the floppy disl<.

48.

This message is dis-

played when the bobbin

holder is at the right

(original) position, and

you try to press the

bobbin winder button.

[] Alarm Sounds

If the operation procedure was correct, the ma-

chine will beep once, If the operation proce-

dure was incorrect, the machine will beep twice

or four times,

Note

If you want to turn the alarm oft press _.

See page 1-20 for more details.

Troubleshooting 9-15

9-16 Troubleshooting

Appendix

Item Specification

Sewing Machine Dimensions 47.0 cm (W) x 30.8 cm (H) x 25.3 cm (D)

Case Dimensions 50.0 cm (W) x _¢1.5 cm (H) x 27.0 cm (D)

Weight 11 I<g (25 lb.)(with case: 12.5 I<g (28 lb.))

Sewing speed 70 to 850 stitches per minute

Needles Home sewing machine needles (HA x l _0)

Lamp power usage 12 V/5 W

Embroidery Unit Dimensions 43.1 cm (W) x 12.2 cm (H) x 40.5 cm (D)

Dimensions of machine with era- 66.1 cm (W) x _¢0.8 cm (H) x 40.5 cm (D)

broidery unit attached

Weight "_I<g (7 lb.)

Appendix A-1

A-2 Appendix

4-hole buttons 3-62

7mm decorative stitch patterns 4-3

7mm satin stitch patterns 4-4

(:hanging length 4-16

90 degree rotation key 5-46, 5-48

Accessories 1-8

Adjusting

character/decorative stitch patterns 4-11

edited patterns 6-30

embroidery patterns after editing 6-18

embroidery speed setting 5-41

minor machine adjustments 9-5

screen brightness 1-16, 9-1

thread tension 2-13, 5-40

touch panel 9-2

Alarm 1-20, 9-15

Aligning the left side 5-57

Alphabetical characters 4-6

character/decorative stitches 4-6

embroidery 5-11

embroidery edit 6-5

Application checking 1-19

Appliqu_ 3-37

embroidery frame patterns 5-61,5-62

embroidery patterns 5-33

quilts %31

zigzag stitch 3-21

Array key 6-6, 6-8, 6-15

Arrow keys

for embroidery edit functions 6-8, 6-9

for embroidery functions 5-26, 5-46

Automatic reinforcement stitching 1-14, 2-14,

4-14

Automatic thread cutting 1-14, 2-15, 4-14,

5-46

Balance wheel 1-4

Ball point needle 1-45

Bar tacks 3-59

Basic embroidery method 5-30

Basic operation key 1-21, 1-23

Basic sewing

character/decorative stitches 4-9

utility stitches 2-1

Basting 3-19

Blind hem stitches 3-35

Bobbin

pulling up bobbin thread 1-38

runs out of thread 5-35

setting 1-31

winding 1-25,1-29

Bobbin thread sensor 1-13, 5-19

Bobbin winder button 1-5

Button holder plate 3-54

Buttonholes 3-53

Button sewing 3-61

Buzzer 1-20

Centered zippers 3-67

Character/Decorative stitches 4-1

adjusting patterns 1-20

checking combined patterns 4-26

combining 4-18

deleting 4-28

retrieving 4-31

saving 4-27

selecting 4-2

sewing 4-9

Character/Decorative stitches key 1-14, 4-1

Character patterns 5-11

changing color 5-50, 6-17

(:hanging configurations 6-15

(:hanging spacing 6-16

connecting characters 5-58

selecting for editing 6-5

Character spacing key 6-8, 6-16

Checking

combined character/decorative stitch

patterns 4-26

position of embroidery patterns 5-27

Cleaning

floppy disk drive heads 8-4

LCD 8-2

machine casing 8-2

race and shuttle 8-2

Color

changing color in character patterns 5-50,

6-17

changing thread color 6-13

Combining patterns

character/decorative stitch patterns 4-18

with embroidery edit functions 6-20

Connecting characters in embroidery 5-58

Index

Connecting the Power 1-12

Continuous sewing 4-17

Crazy quilt 3-21

Cross stitch 4-4

Custom Thread Numbering 5-43

Daisy stitch 3-49

Darning 3-57

Decorative stitch patterns 4-2

Delete key 4-2, 4-7, 4-14, 6-8, 6-12

Deleting

embroidery edit 6-12

mistakes 4-2, 4-7

previously saved pattern 4-28, 5-52, 6-33

Density

changing density ofapattern 4-17,5-49

Density key 5-46, 5-49, 6-8

Display language 1-18

Drawn work %50

Editing

character/decorative stitches 4-13

embroidery 5-46

embroidery edit 6-8

MY CUSTOM STITCHTM 7-6

Elastic attaching see Tape attaching

Elastic zigzag stitches 3-22

Elongation key 4-14, 4-16, 4-22

Embroidery

aligning the left side 5-57

applications 5-57

basic method 5-30

basic steps 5-3

color order display 5-30

connecting characters 5-58

combined patterns 6-28

edges or corners 5-64

maximum speed setting 5-41

pattern's outline 5-60

revising patterns 5-46

ribbons or tape 5-64

selecting patterns 5-8

small fabrics 5-64

using a frame pattern to make appliqu_ 5-61,

5-62

Embroidery basic operation key 1-21, 1-23

Embroidery card 1-11,5-1,5-17

Embroidery color order display 5-30

Embroidery edit functions 6-1

changing the pattern's size 6-11

changing the thread color 6-1 _

deleting the pattern 6-12

embroidery edit screen key functions 6-8

moving the pattern 6-9

rotating the pattern 1-8, 6-10

Embroidery edit key 1-14, 6-2

Embroidery foot Q 1-8

attaching 5-4

Embroidery frame

attaching to the embroidery unit 5-24

display of available frames 5-19, 5-21

removing 5-25

setting fabric: in 5-22

types 1-9, 5-21

Embroidery frame display 1-20, 5-45

Embroidery key 1-14, 5-8

Embroidery patterns

adjusting edited patterns 6-_0

editing 6-8

changing a pattern's position 5-26

changing a pattern's size 5-47

checking the pattern's position 5-27

combining patterns 6-20, 6-28

patterns that useappliqu6 5-33

previewing the pattern 5-28

revising 5-46

retrieving saved patterns 5-55, 6-36

saving edited patterns 6-_2

selecting 5-8

selecting for editing 6-2

types 5-8

Embroidery sheet 5-23

Embroidery unit 1-2,5-1

attaching 5-5

carrying case 1-3

removing 5-7

End key 6-8, 6-18

Error messages 9-10

Eyelet 3-63

sizes %64

Fabric

needle/fabric/thread combinations 1-45

setting in an embroidery frame 5-22

index

Fagoting 3-46

Feed dog position switch 1-6

Feed dogs 1-1

Flat bed attachment 1-6

Floppy disks 5-2, 5-18, 5-51,6-32

cleaning 8-4

Floral alphabet patterns 5-13

Foot controller 1-7

Frame patterns 5-15, 5-61,5-62

Free arm 1-6

Forward/Back key 5-36, 5-38, 5-46

Gimpthread 3-56

Hard case 1-2

Heavyweight fabrics 1-45, 2-4

Heirloom 3-49

Hemstitching 3-49

Horizontal mirror image key

character/decorative stitches 4-14, 4-16

embroidery 5-46, 5-48

embroidery edit 6-8

utility stitches 3-11

Included accessories 1-8

Key functions 1-14

editing character/decorative stitches 4-14

embroidery edit functions 6-8

embroidery pattern revision 5-46

Knee lifter 1-7

Lamp 1-20

LCD 1-16

adjusting 1-16, 9-1

choosing display language 1-18

viewing 1-13, 5-19

Light bulb 8-1

Lightweight fabrics 1-45, 2-4

Locking the screen 1-14, 2-16

Lower threading see Bobbin winding

Low shank adapter 1-9, 1-40

Machine operations key 1-21

Machine settings key 1-20

Main power switch 1-12

Maintenance key 1-21,1-23

Manual memory key 1-15, 3-12

Memory key 4-14, 4-27, 5-46, 5-51,6-32

Mirror image key 1-14, 3-11,4-14, 4-16,

4-21,5-46, 5-48, 6-8

Moving a pattern 5-26, 6-9

Multi color key 5-46, 5-50, 6-8

Multi-directional sewing 3-65

Muhi-threadstand 1-10

MY CUSTOM STITCHTM 7-1

Needle 1-45

changing 1-43

changing position 3-18

checking 1-43

needle/fabric/thread combinations 1-45

mode display 1-13

twin needle 2-5

Needle clamp screw 1-44

Needle clamp thread guide 1-34

Needle mode selection key 1-15, 2-5, 4-14

Needle plate cover 5-29

"Needle Position" button 1-4, 1-20

Needle stopper 1-44

Needle stop position 1-20

Needle threader lever 1-35

One point patterns 5-9

Opening screen display 1-20

Operation buttons 1-3

Operation guide key 1-21

Optional accessories 1-10

Overcasting 3-23

elastic zigzag stitches 3-22

zigzag stitches 3-20

Patchwork stitches 3-21,3-42

Pattern explanation key 1-14, 1-24

Pattern position

(:hanging 5-26

checking 5-27

Index

Pattern select key 6-8, 6-26

Piecing 3-29

Power cord 1-12

Presser foot

(:hanging 1-39

code display 1-1 _, 5-19

types 1-8

Presser foot dial 1-6

Presser foot holder 1-42

Presser foot lever 1-5

Previewing the completed pattern 5-28

Principal parts 1-1

principal parts key 1-21,1-23

Quilting 3-28

Quilting with satin stitches 3-33

Race 8-2

Reset key 1-15, 3-12

Retrieving from memory

character/decorative stitch patterns 4-31

edited patterns 6-36

embroidery patterns 5-55

MY CUSTOM STITCHTM designs 7-13

Return key 5-46

"Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button 1-4, 2-3

Revising embroidery patterns 5-46

colors of character 5-50

density 5-49

horizontal mirror image 5-48

rotating 5-48

size 5-47

Rotate key 5-46, 5-48, 6-8, 6-10

Rotating patterns

1 degree rotation 6-10

90 degree rotation 5-48, 6-10

Satin stitch patterns 4-3

Saving

character/decorative stitch patterns 4-27

embroidery edited patterns 6-32

embroidery patterns 5-51

MY CUSTOM STITCHTM designs 7-11

utility stitch settings 3-12

Scallop stitches 3-41

Screen see LCD

Selecting

character/decorative stitches 4-1

embroidery patterns 5-8, 5-17

embroidery patterns to edit 6-2

utility stitches 3-9, 3-1 3

Setting key 1-14, 1-20

Sewing

basic sewing 2-1

buttons 3-61

(:hanging direction 2-3

character/decorative stitches 4-8

continuously 4-1 7

curves 2-3, 3-21

embroidery patterns 5-29

lightweight fabrics 2-4

heavyweight fabrics 2-4

reinforcement stitches 2-3

single stitches 4-17

zippers %67, 3-68

Sewing screen (embroidery) 5-19

Sewing speed controller 1-5, 1-20, 3-34

Sewing type selection key 1-14, 3-13

Shelltuck stitches 3-39

Shuttle 8-2

Side (:utter 1-8, 3-25

Side zippers 3-68

Single/repeat sewing key 4-14, 4-17

Size key 5-46, 5-47, 6-8, 6-11

Size selection key 4-14, 4-15, 4-20

Smocking stitches 3-44

Specifications A-1

Spool cap 1-9, 1-25, 1-29, 1-33

Spool net 1-9, 1-37

Stabilizer material 1-1 O, 5-20

"Start/Stop" button 1-4, 2-2

Starting point key 5-46, 5-57

Step stitch patterns 4-23

Stitch selection display 1-14, 3-10

Stitch settings

automatic reinforcement stitching 2-14

automatic thread cutting 2-15

saving 3-12

stitch length 1-15, 2-9

stitch width 1-15, 1-20, 2-8, 3-_4

stitch width/length settings table 2-10

thread tension 2-13

Stitch width and stitch length key 1-15, 2-8,

2-9, 4-14

Straight stitches 3-16, 3-65

Supplemental spool pin 1-6, 1-29, 2-6

Index

Take-uplever1-34

Tapeattaching3-22,3-47

Thread

character/decorativestitches4-8

(:hart1-45

embroidery5-29

Threadcolor(:hanging6-13

Threadcolordisplay5-42

Threadcutter1-3,2-2

"ThreadCutter"button2-15

Threaddensitykey4-14

Threadpalettekey 6-8,6-13

Threadtension

embroidery5-40

utilitystitches2-13

Threadtensionkey 1-15,2-13,4-14,5-40,

5-46

Top(:over1-5

Trialkey5-27,5-46

Troubleshooting9-1,9-4,9-5

Troubleshootingkey 1-21,1-23

Twinneedle2-5

Uppercase/lowercase4-6

Upperthreading1-32

Utilitydecorativestitchpatterns4-5

Utilitystitches

mirrorimage3-11

quickreferencetable3-1

selecting3-9,%13

stitchwidth/lengthsettingstable2-10

Utilitystitchkey 1-14,3-9

Verticalmirrorimagekey4-14,4-16

Walking foot 1-8, 1-40

Zigzag stitches 3-20, 3-65

Zipper insertion 3-67, 3-68

Index

ENGLISH

114-230

XC3200-001

0205

Printed in Japan

BROTHER Electronic Sewing Manual L0801164

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