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OPERATION MANUAL

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”
When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken,
including the following:
“Read all instructions before using.”

DANGER –

To reduce the risk of electric shock.
1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 8V 2.4 watts.

WARNING –

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
1. Do not allow this sewing machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the sewing
machine is used by or near children.
2. Use this sewing 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 sewing 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 sewing machine to the nearest authorized
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing 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 administered.
8. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol “O” 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 sewing 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 sewing machine to the symbol “O” position when making any adjustments in the needle area,
such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.
15. Always unplug the sewing 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 sewing machine.

“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
“This sewing machine is intended for
household use.”

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA
AND CYPRUS ONLY.
If your sewing machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the 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 approved by ASTA to BS
mark, rating as marked on plug.
1362, 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 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
A BROTHER COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE
Your machine is the most advanced computerized home use sewing machine available.
To fully enjoy all the features incorporated into it, we suggest that you study this booklet.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
For safe operation
1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the balance wheel, 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
3. 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 your sewing machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the
sewing machine beside a space heater, iron, or other hot objects.
2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can
damage the case and machine, and should never be used.
3. Do not drop or hit the machine.
4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any accessories, the presser feet,
needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment
In the event that 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 nearest authorized Brother service center.

WARNING LABELS
There should be several warning labels on your sewing machine.
Please heed warning labels when operating the sewing machine.
If you don't understand the warnings, please contact the place of purchase.

CAUTION
Always remove the embroidery unit before moving the sewing machine. Otherwise the embroidery unit could fall and
cause bodily injury or damage to the unit.

Warning label

CAUTION
Always carry the embroidery unit by the handle as illustrated in Fig. 1. Do not carry it by the sides
as shown in Fig. 2 or the unit may fall out from under the cover and cause bodily injury or damage
to the unit.

Fig. 1

•

Fig. 2

When putting the embroidery unit cover onto the unit, place it so
that the arrow is on the side of the carrying handle.

Warning label

SETTING UP
................................................... 5

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13
13

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37
37
38
38
38
39
39
40
40

Patterns
(Memory Card)

STRAIGHT STITCHES ......................................
Changing needle position ............................
Sewing corners ............................................
Sewing curves ..............................................
Sewing thick seams .....................................
Sewing thick fabric .......................................
Sewing thin fabric .........................................
Using the free arm .......................................
STRETCH STITCH AND TRIPLE STITCH ........
Stretch stitch ................................................

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

UTILITY STITCHES
................................................. 36

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................................ 62
1. Embroidery unit and memory cards
(optional). ..................................................... 62
2. Attaching the embroidery foot “Q” ............ 62
3. Attaching the embroidery unit .................. 63
REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT ..................... 64
CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
(PART I) ............................................................. 65
One-point patterns ....................................... 66
Borders ........................................................ 68
Lettering ....................................................... 69
Numerals and punctuation ........................... 70
Lower and upper case letters ....................... 70
Selecting patterns from a memory card ....... 71
CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
(PART II) ............................................................ 72
If you accidentally choose the wrong design .... 72
If you choose the wrong character ............... 72
To change size ............................................. 72
To make words ............................................ 73
EMBROIDERING ............................................... 74
Embroidering attractive finishes ................... 74
Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame .... 75
Fitting the embroidery frame to the
embroidery unit ............................................ 77
Removing the embroidery frame .................. 77
Embroidering ................................................ 78
THREAD TENSION ............................................ 80

Sewing Chart

EMBROIDERING
................................................. 62

Error
Messages

32
33
34
34
34

56
56
57
59
60
61

Troubleshooting

28
30
30
30
30
31
31

50
51
52
53
53
54
55

Maintenance

16
19
20
23
23
23
24
24
25
27
27
27

47
48
49
50

Embroidering

13
14
15

Utility Stitches

FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE ........................
Free arm ......................................................
POWER SUPPLY ...............................................
USING THE SCREEN KEYS .............................
ABOUT THE SCREEN .......................................
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE
SCREEN ............................................................
HOW TO CHANGE LANGUAGE .......................
How to clear the language selection ............
BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD
SETTING ............................................................
Setting the bobbin ........................................
UPPER THREADING .........................................
STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING .............
“START/STOP” button .................................
Foot controller ..............................................
STITCH SELECTION (UTILITY STITCHES) .....
Stitches ........................................................
TRIAL SEWING ..................................................
STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH ...........
Adjusting the stitch width .............................
Adjusting the stitch length ............................
Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch
width and stitch length .................................
THREAD TENSION ............................................
Correct tension .............................................
Tightening the upper thread tension ............
Loosening the upper thread tension ............
PRESSER FOOT ...............................................
Changing the presser foot ............................
Changing the Embroidery foot and the
zipper foot ....................................................
FEED DOGS ......................................................
NEEDLE .............................................................
Checking the needle ....................................
Installing the needle securely .......................
FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION
CHART ...............................................................

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

BASIC SEWING MACHINE
OPERATION
................................................. 11

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43
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44
45
45
46

Setting Up

PRINCIPAL PARTS ............................................. 5
OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................. 7
OPTIONS ............................................................. 8
SELECTION KEYS .............................................. 9
Screen messages guide you through each
operation ........................................................ 9
OPERATION BUTTONS .................................... 10
Using the operation buttons ......................... 10

Triple stitch ...................................................
ZIGZAG STITCHES ...........................................
Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch) ..............
Applique (using a zigzag stitch) ...................
Patchwork (for crazy quilt) ...........................
Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch .............
DOTTED ZIGZAG ..............................................
Attaching elastic bands ................................
Overcasting ..................................................
OVERCASTING .................................................
Overcasting ...............................................
Overcasting ...............................................
Overcasting ...............................................
Overcasting ...............................................
BLIND HEM STITCHES .....................................
If the needle does not catch the fold of
hem enough. ................................................
If the needle catches the fold of hem
too much. .....................................................
BUTTONHOLE STITCHES ................................
Order of one cycle ........................................
Sewing stretch fabrics ( ) ..........................
Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate
(Odd-shaped buttons) ..................................
BAR TACKING ...................................................
Thick fabrics .................................................
APPLIQUES .......................................................
Sewing the applique around corners ...........
SCALLOP ...........................................................
PATCHWORK STITCH ......................................
ZIPPER INSERTION
(CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION) ..........
Centered application ....................................
Side application ............................................
SMOCKING ........................................................
BUTTON SEWING .............................................
Attaching buttons with four holes .................

Contents

CONTENTS

Contents

81
81

87
87

CLEANING .........................................................
Cleaning the screen .....................................
Cleaning the sewing machine surface .........
Cleaning the shuttle .....................................
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB ..........................

97
97
97
97
99

BEFORE TAKING YOUR MACHINE
IN FOR SERVICE ............................................ 100
Basic sewing machine maintenance .......... 100

Warning messages .................................... 103
Instruction messages ................................. 105
Alarms ........................................................ 105

......................................................................... 106

Utility stitches ............................................. 107
Character embroidering chart .................... 107
Frame pattern embroidering chart ............. 107

Patterns
(Memory Card)

PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN
MACHINE)
............................................... 107

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

SEWING CHART

Sewing Chart

ERROR MESSAGES
............................................... 103

Error
Messages

TROUBLESHOOTING
............................................... 100

Troubleshooting

MAINTENANCE
................................................. 97

Maintenance

94
95
95
96

Embroidering

89
89
90
90
91
91
92

Utility Stitches

88
88

ONE POINT MARK EMBROIDERY
PATTERN ......................................................... 108

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

82
83
84
84
85
86
86
86

PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD)
............................................... 108
Setting Up

CHECKING THREAD COLORS AND TIME
REQUIRED ........................................................
Checking thread colors ................................
Checking time required to complete a
pattern ..........................................................
CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT ........
Moving the embroidery location ...................
Checking the embroidering area ..................
Embroidering from a specific starting point ..
ROTATING AND MIRRORING PATTERNS ......
Rotating patterns ..........................................
Mirroring patterns .........................................
CHANGING SIZE AND STITCH DENSITY OF
CHARACTERS AND BORDERS .......................
To change size .............................................
To change stitch density
(limited to certain alphabets and borders) ....
Multi-colored lettering ...................................
IF THE THREAD BREAKS DURING
EMBROIDERY ...................................................
If the upper thread breaks ............................
When starting over from the beginning ........
Continuing after the power shuts off ............
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........................
Combining characters to form words ...........
Outline Embroidery ......................................
Embroidering appliques
(using a frame pattern) .................................
Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or
onto corners .................................................
MEMORY ...........................................................
Saving groups of characters ........................
Restoring saved designs ..............................

Contents

SETTING UP
PRINCIPAL PARTS

Setting Up

2
4

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

5
13

Utility Stitches

8
9

Embroidering

10
11

Maintenance

B
15
Main power switch and connectors
Accessory compartment
L.C.D. (Liquid Crystal Display)
Operation buttons (Refer to page 10)

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart

A–
B–
C–
D–

Troubleshooting

1– Handle
2– Spool cap
3– Thread guide for bobbin winding
4– Upper tension control dial
5– Speed range control lever
6– Thread cutter
7– Buttonhole lever
8– Needle threader
9– Presser foot
10– Feed dog
11– Bobbin cover
12– Bobbin winder
13– Balance wheel
14– Feed dog adjustment lever
15– Controller jack
16– Presser foot lever

Embroidery Unit Parts

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

1 Carriage
2 Hoop holder
3 Connector

Patterns
(Memory Card)

A. Side view
4 Release button
5 Embroidery Unit Handle
3
4
5
5

Contents

2
3

Slide accessory case to the left and out of the
machine.
II Each presser foot has a letter.
1 Presser foot letter
I

Error
Messages

III ACCESSORY LIST
The location of each accessory is shown in figure III.

Troubleshooting

B. FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH
ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT

Maintenance

Embroidering

Utility Stitches

CAUTION
– When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must
be switched off or the plug must be removed
from the socket-outlet.
– When servicing the sewing machine, or
when removing 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 electric shock, this plug is intended
to fit in a polarized 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 qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Power socket
Use to connect machine to power supply.
2 Main power switch
Use to turn on/off the main power.
3 Air vents
4 Card slot
Slot for memory card insertion.
5 Foot controller jack
Use to connect the foot controller.

Setting Up

A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND
CONNECTORS

III
6
1

4
3

Part Code
X57789-101

Overcasting foot “G”

X51162-001

Seam ripper

X54243-001

Bobbin

X80309-001

Needle set

XA6627-001

Spool cap (Large)

130012-003

Spool cap (Small)

XA5752-001

Always use BROTHER accessories with this
machine.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Part Name
Buttonhole foot “A”

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Sewing Chart

No.

Contents

OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
No.

Zipper foot “I”

103561-002

Button sew-on foot

X59375-051

Extra spool pin *

XA3336-051

Cleaning brush

XA4527-001

Scissors

184783-001

Embroidery foot “Q”

XA5357-001

Key

XA2005-051

Owner's Manual

—

Hard case/Extension table

—

Embroidery Unit Cover

—

Embroidery unit

Embroidery frame set

Backing material (Stabilizer material)

Net **

Foot controller

Embroidery bobbin thread

Spool felt*

—
SA432 (USA)

(Regular)

XA3931-051
SABTS (USA)
X81164-001 (Others)
X57045-001

Sewing Chart

Note
This method keeps the thread from twisting as it comes off the spool pin.

** Net
If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a net to the spool before using.
: Cut the net to match the size of the spool.
Net
Thread spool
Spool pin
Spool cap

1
4

Patterns
(Memory Card)

If using metallic thread, we recommend that you
use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

1
2
3
4

Error
Messages

* Extra spool pin and spool felt
Use when embroidering with metallic thread.
1. Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the
bobbin winder shaft.
2. Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that
order, and then thread the upper thread.
1 Insert the extra spool
pin into the end of the
3
bobbin winder shaft
2
2 Spool felt
3 Thread spool
* When setting the
1
thread spool, set it
so that the thread
winds off from the
front of the spool.
* If using metallic thread, we recommend that
you use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

Troubleshooting

—
127610-000

Maintenance

XA6628-002 (Others)

Embroidering

Utility Stitches

Part Code
X56409-001

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Part Name
Blind stitch foot “R”

Setting Up

Note (For U.S.A. only)
Foot controller : Model N5V
This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE-300S.
7

Contents

OPTIONS
Part Code

No.

Part Name
Embroidery frame set (Small)

Backing material (Stabilizer material)

Others

SA431

XA6630-002

X80914-001

Memory card
SA298

X58317-001

Flower

SA299

X58321-001

No.6

Moskowitz’s World

SA303

X58497-001

No.7

Country Life

SA304

X59322-001

No.8

Holiday

SA305

X59357-001

No.9

Hobby Craft

SA306

X59511-001

No.10 Monogram emblem

SA307

X59567-001

No.12 Transportation

SA312

XA0275-001

No.13 Sports Emblem

SA313

XA0517-001
XA1406-001

SA320

XA2869-001

No.21 Needlework

SA321

XA2873-001

No.25 Horse

SA325

XA3791-001

No.27 Birds

SA327

XA4289-001

No.28 Christmas

SA328

XA4502-001

No.29 Lace

SA329

XA4664-001

No.30 Wildlife Animals

SA330

XA4771-001

No.32 Musical instrument

SA332

XA5386-001

No.33 Trees

SA333

XA5567-001

No.35 Cats & Dogs ll

SA335

XA5629-001

SA336

XA5659-001

No.37 Applique Alphabet

SA337

XA5753-001

No.38 Angel

SA338

XA5781-001

No.39 Doll Face

SA339

XA5978-001

No.40 Sports 3

SA340

XA6111-001

Error
Messages

WARNING
Embroidery Cards purchased overseas or non
Brother brand embroidery cards may not
work with your machine.

Troubleshooting

No.36 Fruits & Vegetables

Maintenance

SA316

No.20 Petite Designs

Embroidering

No.16 Dogs & Cats

Utility Stitches

Alphabet

No.2

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

No.1

Setting Up

U.S.A.

Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

SELECTION KEYS
Screen messages guide you through each operation

Setting Up

SELECTION KEYS
3

” KEY

Press while in the pattern selection screens to go

back one page. (also used in Save and Restore
screens)

” KEY

Press to advance one screen while in pattern selec-

Utility Stitches

2 “

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 “

tion screens. (also used during Save and Restore
Embroidering

operations)

3 “

” KEY

let you select pattern to embroider.

” KEY

Select this when you wish to edit a selected pattern
(sewing position, size, stitch density, etc...).

Error
Messages

5 “

Troubleshooting

4 “

Maintenance

Pushing this key will take you to the screen that will

” KEY

Use this key to save or retrieve combined letters.

” KEY

Press to go back one screen of operation screens.

Sewing Chart

6 “

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

OPERATION BUTTONS
Using the operation buttons

1 Speed range control lever
Slide this lever to change the sewing speed.

Setting Up

OPERATION BUTTONS

2 “NEEDLE POSITION” button
Press this button to move the needle either up or
down.

Maintenance

Sewing continues at a slow speed while this
button is pressed.
The needle will stop to its highest position when
the machine is stopped.

Embroidering

4 “START/STOP” button
Press this button to start the machine, and then
press it once more to stop the machine.

Utility Stitches

3 “REVERSE STITCH” button
Hold down this button to sew either backwards or in
the same place at a slow speed. When sewing a
reverse stitch, sewing is done in reverse. When sewing a reinforcement stitch, three stitches are sewn
at the same position.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

BASIC SEWING MACHINE OPERATION
FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE
Sewing machine cover converts to a flat bed extension table.
1. Slide the sewing machine cover to the left and off the machine.

Setting Up

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches

2. With the cutout section of the cover up, lift the machine a little
bit and slide the cover, under the sewing machine along the
grooves.

Embroidering
Maintenance

Free arm
Troubleshooting

The accessory case can be removed to expose the free arm.
1. Slide accessory case to the left and out of the machine.

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart

2. Convenient for sewing hard to get at tubular areas like pant
legs.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

WARNING
– When leaving the sewing machine unattended or when it is not being used, turn off the main
power switch of the machine or remove the plug from the wall outlet.

Utility Stitches
Embroidering

1 Main power switch

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1. Insert the plug into a wall outlet.

Setting Up

CAUTION
– Do not use this sewing machine with extension cords or multi-plug adaptors, otherwise a fire or
an electric shock may occur.
– Do not remove the plug from the wall outlet with wet hands, otherwise an electric shock may
occur.
– When unplugging the power cord, turn off the main power switch of the machine, then grasp
the plug and pull to unplug the cord. Pulling on the cord may damage it or cause a fire or an
electric shock.
– Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted or
bundled. In addition, do not place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat, otherwise the
cord may be damaged or a fire or an electric shock may occur.
If the power cord or plug are damaged, contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer or
service center.
– If the sewing machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord,
otherwise a fire may occur.

Contents

POWER SUPPLY

Maintenance

3. To turn off the sewing machine, set the main power switch to
“ ”.

Error
Messages

Troubleshooting

2. Set the main power switch to “ I ”.

O
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Touch a key on the screen with your finger to select the
pattern which appears inside the key or to start the
function or operation indicated inside the key.

Maintenance
Troubleshooting

1. While touching the LCD, turn the power off and then back
on again.

Embroidering

ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE SCREEN

Utility Stitches

NOTES
– All or parts of the screen may become darker or lighter at times because of changes in the
ambient temperature around the screen. This is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction.
Adjust the screen if it is difficult to read.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

ABOUT THE SCREEN

Setting Up

CAUTION
Be sure to touch the key with your finger only.
Never use a pointed instrument such as a sharp
pencil or a screwdriver or a hard object to touch
the key.
Furthermore, do not press down too hard on the
screen, otherwise problems may result.

Contents

USING THE SCREEN KEYS

Error
Messages

or “

” key to soften the characters on the screen,
” key to sharpen them.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

3. After you have finished adjusting, turn the power off and
back on again once more.

Sewing Chart

2. Press “

Patterns
(Memory Card)

While touching a selection key, turn the power off and
then back on again.

Contents

HOW TO CHANGE LANGUAGE

Setting Up

” key.

2. Touch “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)”.
This will change the language setting to Spanish.

Maintenance

Note
* When the display language is set, error messages
will also be displayed in the language selected.
* The display language can be selected from a list of
13 languages (English, German, French, Italian,
Dutch, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Portuguese, Turkish and Chinese).

Embroidering

3. The display will then return to the screen which was
previously being displayed.

Utility Stitches

1. Touch the “

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Example: To change the display language to
Spanish

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

How to clear the language selection

Setting Up

While touching a selection key, turn the power off and
then back on again.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting

CAUTION
– This function should not be used as a translation
function.
– If the power supply is turned off, the current language setting will be retained and will not be
cleared.

Embroidering

1. Touch the “ENGLISH” key.
This will cancel the Spanish language setting.
The display will then return to the screen which was
previously being displayed.

Utility Stitches

Example: To change the display language from
Spanish back to English

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Note:
Always use bobbins that are especially made for this machine. Using bobbins not designed for this
machine could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the machine.
For sewing, use the plastic bobbin (X80309-001) for sewing.

5·11

2·3

ª ⁄

y [ W

6·8

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Setting Up

Contents

BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING

y [ W

Utility Stitches

9·10

Maintenance

1. Turn the power on.

Embroidering

Troubleshooting

2. While winding the bobbin, be sure that the spool pin is pulled
out and pushed toward the back of the sewing machine.
1 Spool pin

Sewing Chart

Error
Messages

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

CAUTION
If the spool is placed onto the pin in the wrong direction,
the thread could entwine itself around spool pin.

1
2

Embroidering

1 Spool cap (small)
2 Space
3 Cross wound thread

1 Run thread all the way through the thread guides as shown.

Troubleshooting

4. Pass the thread through the thread guide as shown by the
arrows. Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with
your right hand while guiding the end of the thread with your
left hand.

Maintenance

Utility Stitches

If using a fine thread such as cross wound thread, slightly
separate the spool cap (small) from the thread on the spool
before using.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Spool cap
2 Spool

Setting Up

3. Set the thread spool. The thread end should come from the
bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread
spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the
spool pin.

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

1 Spring on the shaft
2 Groove of the bobbin
6. Set the speed to minimum.

Troubleshooting

10. When the bobbin stops spinning, press the "START/STOP"
button to stop the sewing machine.

Maintenance

9. Press the "START/STOP" button. The bobbin will stop spinning when bobbin winding is finished.

Embroidering

8. Set the speed to maximum.

Utility Stitches

7. While holding the thread end, press the “START/STOP” button. Wind the thread a few times around the bobbin and press
the “START/STOP” button again.
Trim the excess thread from the top of the bobbin after the
machine stops.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Setting Up

5. Guide the thread through the small hole in the side of the bobbin from the inside. Align the groove in the bobbin with the
spring on the shaft and place the bobbin on the bobbin winder
shaft. While holding the thread end, push the bobbin winder
shaft to the right.

Error
Messages

11. Push the bobbin shaft to the left. Remove the bobbin.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Sewing Chart

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Setting the bobbin

Setting Up

1. Slide open the bobbin cover.
1 Bobbin cover
2 Bobbin cover release button

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

3. Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess thread.

Embroidering

CAUTION
Always make sure the bobbin is inserted so the thread
feeds out of the bobbin in the correct direction. Setting the
bobbin in backwards could result in poor bobbin tension,
broken needles and possibly injury.

Utility Stitches

2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as
noted in the diagram.

1 Built-in thread cutter

Error
Messages

Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread.

Sewing Chart

4. Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and
pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into
place.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

UPPER THREADING

4
O

ª ⁄

y [ W

Ł
L

y [ W

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1
5

Setting Up

Utility Stitches

Troubleshooting

2. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle to
the up position.

Maintenance

1. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever.

Embroidering

CAUTION
Always make sure to thread the machine properly as
shown in the directions. If the machine is not threaded
properly, the thread could get stuck, needles could break
and bodily injury could result.

Error
Messages

1 Spool cap

Patterns
(Memory Card)

CAUTION
While sewing and embroidering, be sure that the spool pin
is pulled out and pushed toward the back of the sewing
machine.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

3. Set the thread spool. The thread end should come from the
bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread
spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the
spool post.

Sewing Chart

Contents

Setting Up

4. Guide the thread as illustrated by the numbers and arrow marks
on the machine. Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with your right hand while guiding the and of the thread
with your left hand.
1 Run the thread all the way through the thread guides.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches

▼
Threading the take-up lever

1 Thread take-up lever

Embroidering

5
3

Troubleshooting

Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with your
left hand while guiding the end of the thread with your right
hand.

Maintenance

▼

Error
Messages

5. Lower the presser foot.
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER

1 Guide (Large hook)
2 Push the automatic needle threader lever to the back, pass
the third hook through the eye of the needle, then scoop
the thread up from below and through the third hook.
2 Needle threader lever
3 Thread hook

Maintenance

3 While gently holding the thread, pull the needle threader
lever toward you.

Embroidering

Utility Stitches

1 Lower the needle threader lever all the way down using
your left index finger. (Pass thread to the right. )

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

CAUTION
- Be careful not to turn the machine on while using the
automatic needle threader.
- Use the automatic needle threader with size #11-16
sewing machine needles. Use the quick reference chart
(p. 35) to make sure you're using the right needle.

Setting Up

6. Run thread through the guide above the needle.

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages

4 Simultaneously release both thread and automatic needle
threader lever. The threading hook will pass the thread
through the eye of the needle.

Sewing Chart

CAUTION
Be careful not to force the thread and bend or damage the
needle.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

7. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out
from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm (13/64”).

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

5 Pull the thread towards the rear to finish the upper threading.

Contents

STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING
“START/STOP” button

Adjust speed by sliding the speed control lever.
Sewing continues at low speed while the button is pressed.

2. And then press it once more to stop the machine.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

*
*

Setting Up

1. Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot,
and then press the “START/STOP” button. The sewing machine starts sewing.

Utility Stitches

Foot controller

1. Turn the power off and plug the foot controller plug into the
jack on the back of the machine.

The foot controller can not be used during machine embroidery.
1 Foot controller
2 Foot controller jack

Maintenance

Embroidering

CAUTION
Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or
an electric shock.

Troubleshooting

The speed selected by the speed control lever on the body
of the machine will be the maximum speed of the foot controller.

3. When pressure on the foot controller is released, the machine
will stop.
When the foot controller is being used, the “START/STOP”
button has no effect on the sewing.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Note (For U.S.A. only)
Foot controller: Model N5V
This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE300S.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Sewing Chart

1 Faster

Error
Messages

2. When the foot controller is depressed lightly, the machine will
run at a low speed.

Press the “

” key and “

” keys to get to the screen of

Contents

STITCH SELECTION (UTILITY STITCHES)

the stitch you wish to use. Then press the desired stitch to

Stitches

● Straight (Middle)

● Triple stitch

● Stretch stitch

● Zigzag

● Elastic zigzag

● Overcasting

● Blind hem stitch

Error
Messages

● Decorative stitch

● Triple zigzag

● Applique

Troubleshooting

● Scallop

● Bar tack

Maintenance

● Buttonhole

● Patchwork stitch

Embroidering

● Blind hem stitch

Utility Stitches

● Straight (Left)

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Presser foot symbol
* Replace with the presser foot with the letter indicated.
2 Pattern being selected

Setting Up

select it.
2

Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

ª ⁄

y [ W

Ł
L

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Setting Up

CAUTION
– Be aware of the needle at all times while sewing, and keep your hands away from all moving
parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up lever, otherwise injury may result.
– Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result.
– Never use bent needles. Such needles can easily break, which could result in injury.

Contents

TRIAL SEWING

Utility Stitches

y [ W

4
5

Embroidering

2
1

1 Upper thread
2 5 cm (13/64”)
Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread.
Use the J presser foot.

1 Thread

Sewing Chart

3. While pressing down on the thread and the fabric with your
left hand, turn the balance wheel with your right hand to lower
the needle to the sewing start position.

Error
Messages

*
*

Troubleshooting

2. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out
from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm.

Maintenance

1. When the machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left) is always selected.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Setting Up

4. Lower the presser foot. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button
to sew a reverse stitch, and then press the “START/STOP”
button. The machine will start sewing at slow speed.
Sew reverse stitches at the beginning and end of stitches
to reinforce them.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

6. Raise the presser foot, remove the fabric and cut the thread.

Embroidering

*
*

Reverse stitches are sewn while the “REVERSE STITCH”
button is pressed.
Sewing in reverse is carried out at a slow sewing speed.
Sews in place when sewing any stitch other than a straight
stitch or zigzag stitch.

Utility Stitches

5. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH”
button to sew a reverse stitch.

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Your machine will automatically set stitch length and width when a stitch is selected. See the following
instructions if you wish to further adjust stitch length or width.

Contents

STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH

Setting Up

Adjusting the stitch width
The two arrow buttons next to the stitch width mark
(top pair of arrows) adjust stitch width. Press “
key for narrower widths and “

”

” key for wider stitch

widths.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Utility Stitches

1 Stitch Width

Embroidering

The two arrow buttons next to the stitch length mark
(bottom pair of arrows) adjust stitch length. Press “
” key for longer

stitch lengths.
1 Stitch Length

Troubleshooting

” key for shorter lengths and “

Maintenance

Adjusting the stitch length

1
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch length

Stitch length [mm (inch.)]

STITCH

Straight (Middle)

Stretch stitch

Elastic zigzag

Blind hem stitch

0.0 — 5.0

2.5

0.2 — 4.0

(0.0)

(0.0 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(1/64 — 5/32)

2.5

0.2 — 4.0

—

————
(3/32)

(1/64 — 5/32)

0.0 — 5.0

2.5

1.5 — 2.5

(0.0)

(0.0 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(1/16 — 3/32)

1.0

1.0 — 3.0

2.5

1.0 — 4.0

(3/64)

(3/64 — 1/8)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 5/32)

3.5

0.0 — 5.0

1.4

0.0 — 4.0

(9/64)

(0.0 — 13/64)

(1/16)

(0 — 5/32)

5.0

1.5 — 5.0

1.0

0.2 — 4.0

(13/64)

(1/16 — 13/64)

(3/64)

(1/64 — 5/32)

3.5

2.5 — 5.0

2.0

1.0 — 4.0

(9/64)

(3/32 — 13/64)

(5/64)

(3/64 — 5/32)

5.0

2.5 — 5.0

2.5

1.0 — 4.0

(13/64)

(3/32 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 5/32)

0.0

+3 — -3

2.0

1.0 — 3.5

(5/64)

(3/64 — 9/64)

2.0

1.0 — 3.5

(5/64)

(3/64 — 9/64)

(0.0)

(

Buttonhole

Applique

(

)(

)

5.0

3.0 — 5.0

0.4

0.2 — 1.0

(13/64)

(1/18 — 13/64)

(1/64)

(1/64 — 3/64)

5.0

3.0 — 5.0

0.4

0.2 — 1.0

(13/64)

(1/18 — 13/64)

(1/64)

(1/64 — 3/64)

5.0

3.0 — 5.0

1.5

1.0 — 3.0

(13/64)

(1/18 — 13/64)

(1/16)

(3/64 — 1/8)

2.0

1.5 — 3.0

0.4

0.2 — 1.0

(5/64)

(1/16 — 1/8)

(1/64)

(1/64 — 3/64)

3.5

2.5 — 5.0

2.5

1.6 — 2.5

(9/64)

(3/32 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(1/16 — 3/32)

5.0

2.5 — 5.0

0.4

0.2 — 1.0

(13/64)

(3/32 — 13/64)

(1/64)

(1/64 — 3/64)

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Scallop

)

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Bar tack

Sewing Chart

Buttonhole

(0.0)

)(

+3 — -3

0.0
Blind hem stitch

Error
Messages

0.0

Troubleshooting

Overcasting

0.0

Maintenance

Overcasting

Manual

Embroidering

Zigzag

Auto.

Utility Stitches

Triple stitch

Manual

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Straight (Left)

Auto.

Setting Up

Stitch width [mm (inch.)]

Contents
Setting Up

Stitch width [mm (inch.)]

Stitch length [mm (inch.)]

STITCH

Fagoting

Decorative stitch

(3/32 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 3/32)

5.0

2.5 — 5.0

2.5

1.0 — 2.5

(13/64)

(3/32 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 3/32)

4.0

0.0 — 5.0

2.5

1.0 — 4.0

(5/32)

(0 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 5/32)

5.0

2.5 — 5.0

0.4

0.2 — 1.0

(13/64)

(3/32 — 13/64)

(1/64)

(1/64 — 3/64)

5.0

2.5 — 5.0

0.4

0.2 — 1.0

(13/64)

(3/32 — 13/64)

(1/64)

(1/64 — 3/64)

5.0

2.5 — 5.0

0.4

0.2 — 1.0

(13/64)

(3/32 — 13/64)

(1/64)

(1/64 — 3/64)

5.0

2.0 — 5.0

1.6

1.0 — 4.0

(13/64)

(5/64 — 13/64)

(1/16)

(3/64 — 5/32)

5.0

3.0 — 5.0

2.5

2.0 — 4.0

(13/64)

(1/8 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(1/16 — 5/32)

5.5

1.5 — 5.0

2.5

1.5 — 4.0

(7/32)

(1/16 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(1/16 — 5/32)

4.0

0.0 — 5.0

2.5

1.0 — 4.0

(5/32)

(0 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 5/32)

1.5

0.5 — 2.5

1.4

0.8 — 4.0

(1/16)

(1/32 — 3/32)

(1/16)

(1/32 — 5/32)

0.0

0.0 — 5.0

2.5

1.0 — 4.0

(0.0)

(0 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 5/32)

5.0

0.0 — 5.0

2.5

1.0 — 4.0

(13/64)

(0 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 5/32)

5.0

0.0 — 5.0

2.5

1.0 — 4.0

(13/64)

(0 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 5/32)

5.0

0.0 — 5.0

2.5

1.0 — 4.0

(13/64)

(0 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 5/32)

5.0

0.0 — 5.0

2.5

1.0 — 4.0

(13/64)

(0 — 13/64)

(3/32)

(3/64 — 5/32)

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Decorative stitch

(13/64)

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Decorative stitch

1.0 — 2.5

Sewing Chart

Decorative stitch

2.5

Error
Messages

Decorative stitch

2.5 — 5.0

Troubleshooting

Decorative stitch

5.0

Maintenance

Decorative stitch

Manual

Embroidering

Decorative stitch

Auto.

Utility Stitches

Triple zigzag

Manual

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Patchwork stitch

Auto.

*–: Non-adjustable
29

Correct tension
Thread tension is automatically set to the most appropriate
point irrespective of the chosen fabric and thread.
Correct tension is important because too much or too little
tension will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker.

Reverse side
Surface
Upper thread
Bobbin thread

Utility Stitches

1
2
3
4

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Setting Up

Use the tension dial to adjust thread tension in accordance to the fabric and thread you are using.
- For stitches with fairly small stitch lengths, such as the satin stitch and buttonhole stitching, you can
get a better stitch by slightly reducing tension.
- Use the tension dial to adjust thread tension for lightweight or heavyweight fabrics and for gathers.

Contents

THREAD TENSION

3
4

Tightening the upper thread tension

Maintenance

@6 @

Locks appears on reverse side of fabric.
Surface
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Tighter

1
2
3
4
5

1
4

Turn the tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread tension.

@4 @

Locks appear on surface of fabric.
Surface
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Looser

Sewing Chart

1
2
3
4
5

Patterns
(Memory Card)

The 5 setting on the tension dial is a guide for working normal fabrics (medium weight). However,
the actual stitch tension you'll want to use will vary according to the fabric and thread you are using, so
you should always sew a stitch sample and adjust stitch tension before beginning on the actual piece
to be worked.
The machine may stop sewing if tension is set extremely low. This is not a sign that there is anything
wrong with your machine. Simply adjust to the correct stitch tension and begin again.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Error
Messages

Loosening the upper thread tension

Troubleshooting

2
3

Embroidering

Turn the tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread tension.

Contents

PRESSER FOOT
Changing the presser foot

1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle,
and then turn off the power.

Setting Up

CAUTION
Always make sure to turn the machine off and unplug it when changing presser feet. If the power
accidentally comes on, the machine might start running and bodily injury could result.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

Utility Stitches

1 Presser foot holder

Embroidering

3. Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot
holder to release the foot.

Maintenance

1 Holder-end
2 Foot pin

Error
Messages

Troubleshooting

4. Place the presser foot pin directly below the holder-end and
lower the presser foot lever to attach the presser foot.

Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot
Zipper foot “I”

Setting Up

Embroidery foot “Q”

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

2. Remove the screw on the presser foot holder.

Utility Stitches

1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle,
and then turn off the power.

1 Disk-shaped screwdriver
Embroidering

1
Maintenance

3. Change the foot and screw back on tightly.

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

The feed dogs cannot be raised if the balance wheel does not
turn, even if the lever is slid to the right.

Setting Up

The feed dog adjustment lever can be seen at the back of the
sewing machine. Sliding the lever to the left will lower the feed
dogs, for example during button sewing.
If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the right
in order to raise the feed dogs.

Contents

FEED DOGS

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches
Embroidering
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Checking the needle

If the space is not parallel then the needle is bent and should be
thrown away to prevent damage to your project or to the machine.

Utility Stitches

1 Space between the needle and the flat surface
2 Flat surface (needle plate, glass, ruler, etc.)

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Place the needle on a flat surface and check whether the space
between the needle and the flat surface is parallel or not.

Setting Up

CAUTION
– Always make sure to turn the machine off before changing needles. There is a danger of injury
if the machine accidentally starts running during this operation.
– Never use bent or damaged needles. If the needle breaks while sewing, the broken tip could fly
away from the machine and cause injury.

Contents

NEEDLE

Embroidering

Installing the needle securely
1. Turn off the power.

3. Loosen the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. Pull out
the needle.

CAUTION
Do not loosen or tighten the needle
clamp screw with a strong force,
otherwise it way be damaged.

Troubleshooting

1 Disc-shaped screwdriver

Maintenance

2. Lower the presser foot.

Error
Messages

5. Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

1 Needle stopper

Sewing Chart

4. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the needle as far as it will go up against the needle stopper.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION CHART
Thread
Sewing fabrics

Broad cloth

Cotton

60-80

Taffeta/Satin

Synthetic mercerized

60-80

Flannel, Gabardine

Silk

50-80

Lawn

Cotton

60-80

Georgette

Synthetic mercerized

60-90

Challis

Silk

50-80

Denim

Cotton

40-50

Corduroy

Synthetic mercerized

Tweed

Silk

Jersey

Synthetic mercerized

Golden needle

Tricot

(Thread for knits)

11-14

Utility Stitches

9-11

Embroidering

Heavy

Size

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Lightweight

Setting Up

Medium

Needle size
Type

14-16

Maintenance

Stretch

Synthetic mercerized

50-80

Silk

50-80

Synthetic mercerized

30
14-16

For top stitching
Silk

Use the golden needle when sewing on stretch fabrics and fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.
Use a needle with a size between 14 and 16 when sewing with transparent nylon thread.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Note
Always follow the above chart when choosing fabric, thread and needle combinations. Failure to
do so could result in uneven stitching, puckered fabric or skipped stitches. Furthermore, use of a
thin needle (size #9-11) on a heavyweight fabric such as denim could cause bent or broken
needles.

Sewing Chart

*
*

9-14

Error
Messages

50-80

Troubleshooting

Woven fabrics that unravel easily

Cotton

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

UTILITY STITCHES
STRAIGHT STITCHES

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1. Attach the J foot. Handle thread and fabric with your left hand
while turning the balance wheel with the right. Pierce the needle through the fabric as shown.

Setting Up

1 Straight (Left)
2 Straight (Middle)

Utility Stitches

2. Lower the presser foot. While pressing the reverse stitch button, sew 3-4 stitches in reverse to make a reinforcement stitch.
Then release the “REVERSE STITCH” button and press the
“START/STOP” button to begin sewing.

3. At the end of a seam, press the “REVERSE STITCH” button
again to sew another reinforcement stitch.
*

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Sewing Chart

4. Raise the presser foot, remove the fabric and cut the thread.

Error
Messages

Reverse stitches are sewn while the “REVERSE STITCH”
button is pressed.
Sewing in reverse is carried out at a slow sewing speed.

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

1 Reinforcement stitch (3-4 stitches)

Embroidering

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Changing needle position
3

can press the stitch width arrows to move the needle position from
left to right. This allows you to adjust the distance of the stitches

Setting Up

When sewing a straight stitch along the left edge of the fabric, you

from the edge of the fabric, while still allowing you to run the edge
Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

of the foot along the edge of the fabric.

Utility Stitches
Embroidering
Maintenance

Keep the needle at the corner of the fabric, then raise the presser
foot and turn the fabric.

Error
Messages

Troubleshooting

Sewing corners

Sewing Chart

1 Less than 0.5 cm

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

When stitching a hem less than .5 cm in width, baste corners,
change directions and pull the thread behind the foot while sewing.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Sewing curves
Sew slowly, while keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge
as you guide the fabric around the curve.

Setting Up

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Embroidering

When the foot angles up at the approach of a thick seam, lower
the needle and raise the presser foot. Level the presser foot by
placing a “shim” (folded fabric or cardboard) under the back of the
presser foot. Lower presser foot and continue stitching.

Utility Stitches

Sewing thick seams

Maintenance

Sewing Chart

If the fabric will not feed at the beginning of sewing, place another
piece of fabric with the same thickness at the back of the material.

Error
Messages

When you raise the presser foot lever further, the presser foot is
raised to a higher position to handle thicker fabrics.
With the presser foot in the up position, raise the presser foot
lever higher to make room for thicker fabrics.

Troubleshooting

Sewing thick fabric

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Sewing thin fabric
Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric, and then
start sewing.
1 Paper

Setting Up

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Utility Stitches

Using the free arm
Embroidering

The free arm is handy when sewing hard-to-reach areas like hems
and cuffs on pant legs. Remove the accessory case to use it.

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

1 Stretch stitch
2 Reinforced stitch

Setting Up

Contents

STRETCH STITCH AND TRIPLE STITCH

Stretch stitch
Use on knit fabrics that stretch. Do not stretch fabric while sewing
with this stitch.

Use on high stress areas like the arm holes of sleeves and the
crotch of slacks as a strengthening stitch.

Utility Stitches

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Embroidering

Maintenance

Triple stitch

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

ZIGZAG STITCHES

The zigzag stitch is handy for overcasting or working with applique and patchwork.

Setting Up

Zigzag

Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch)
3

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.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Needle drop point
Utility Stitches

Embroidering
Maintenance

Applique (using a zigzag stitch)
Attach the applique using adhesive or basting, then sew it.

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Patchwork (for crazy quilt)
Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it over the lower
fabric, then sew so that the stitch bridges both pieces of fabric.
1 Upper fabric
2 Lower fabric

Setting Up

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Utility Stitches

An attractive stitch can be achieved when sewing around corners
by using a narrow stitch width.

Embroidering

Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

DOTTED ZIGZAG

Elastic zigzag

Setting Up

Attaching elastic bands
Stretch elastic while sewing.
3

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Elastic Band

Utility Stitches

Embroidering

Use when sewing stretchable fabrics. Allow the needle to drop off
over the edge of the fabric while sewing.

Maintenance

Overcasting

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Overcasting (Presser foot “G”)
Overcasting (Presser foot “G”)
Elastic zigzag (Presser foot “J”)
Zig zag (Presser foot “J”)

Overcasting

For use on medium or lightweight fabrics. Attach the G foot. Keep
foot guide along edge of fabric while sewing hem as illustrated in
the drawing.
1 Guide

Embroidering

CAUTION
After the stitch width has been adjusted, turn
the balance wheel by hand and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot.
If it does touch, the needle may break and
cause an injury.

Utility Stitches

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1
2
3
4

Setting Up

Caution
Always be sure to use the right foot for the stitch you are sewing. Using the wrong foot could
cause the needle to hit the foot while sewing, which could result in broken needles and possible
injuries.

Contents

OVERCASTING

Maintenance

Overcasting

Combination straight stitch and overcast zigzag. Use on heavyweight fabrics. Attach G foot. Keep foot guide along edge of
fabric while sewing hem as illustrated in the drawing.

Troubleshooting

1 Guide

Error
Messages

Sewing Chart

CAUTION
After the stitch width has been adjusted, turn
the balance wheel by hand and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot.
If it does touch, the needle may break and
cause an injury.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Overcasting

For use on stretchable fabrics. Attach J foot. Keep foot on the
edge of fabric so that needle drops slightly over the edge of fabric
while sewing.
1 Needle Drop Point

Setting Up

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Utility Stitches

For use on a wide range of fabrics. Attach J foot. Keep foot on the
edge of fabric so needle drops slightly over the edge while sewing.

Embroidering

Overcasting

Maintenance

1 Needle Drop Point

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Use the

on stretch fabrics and the

for other fabrics.
Setting Up

1 Blind hem stitch
2 Blind hem stitch
1

Contents

BLIND HEM STITCHES

0.5 cm (1/64”)
Basting stitch
Overcasting
0.5 cm (1/64”)

Utility Stitches

1
2
3
4

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1. Fold the fabric and baste it as illustrated.
1

1 Guide
2 Folded hem

Embroidering

2. Attach presser foot “R”. Lower the presser foot so that its guide
meets the edge of the folded hem.

Maintenance

1
2

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

1 Reverse side
2 Surface

Sewing Chart

4. Turn over the fabric and remove the basting stitch.

Error
Messages

1 Needle drop position

Troubleshooting

3. Adjust the needle position using the stitch width setting keys
so that needle slightly catches the fold of the hem, and then
sew the fabric.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enough.
” key stitch width setting key. This moves the

needle closer to the fold.

Setting Up

Touch the “

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches
Embroidering

If the needle catches the fold of hem too much.
” key stitch width setting key. This moves the

needle away from the fold.

Maintenance

Touch the “

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Always make your stitch samples out of scraps from the fabric you will be using. For standard button holes,
select

. Select

sewing button holes into stretch fabrics and

for sideways buttonholes.
Setting Up

1 Buttonhole
2 Buttonhole
3 Buttonhole
2

3
1. Mark the positions of the buttonholes on the fabric.
*

The maximum buttonhole length is 3 cm (1-3/16”) (total of
diameter + thickness of button).

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Contents

BUTTONHOLE STITCHES

Utility Stitches
Embroidering

2. Draw out the button holder plate and insert the button.
3

1 Button holder plate
Place a button on the buttonholer as illustrated to automatically gauge buttonhole size.

CAUTION
Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.

3. Raise the presser foot and adjust the fabric so that the red
mark on the foot is over the starting mark of your buttonhole.
Lower the presser foot into position.

1 Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

4. Lower the buttonhole lever and position it behind the metal
bracket on the buttonhole foot.

Sewing Chart

CAUTION
After the presser foot lever has been lowered,
set the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section marked with an “A”, otherwise
the size of the stitch will not be correct. To do
this, push the presser foot towards the back of
the machine as shown in the left figure.

Error
Messages

1 Mark on fabric for buttonhole position
2 Red mark on presser foot

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Contents

Gently, feed the fabric by hand.
The machine will stop with a reinforcement stitch automatically after sewing is completed.

Use a courser stitch density when sewing on heavyweight
fabrics and other difficult fabrics.

Utility Stitches

6. Insert a pin in front of the inside edge of both bar tacks. Insert
the seam ripper into center of buttonhole. Cut towards the first
pin. Then cut toward the other pin.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

*
*

Setting Up

5. Press the “START/STOP” button to start the machine, while
gently holding the end of the upper thread.

1 Pin
Embroidering
Maintenance
Troubleshooting

Order of one cycle
1

Sewing Chart

*
2

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Error
Messages

Reinforcement stitch

Contents

Sewing stretch fabrics (

)

1. Hook the gimp thread onto the end of presser foot “A”, insert it
into the groove at the front of the presser foot and temporarily
tie it there.

Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp
thread.

Utility Stitches

2. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
5

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Upper thread

Setting Up

When sewing buttonholes onto stretch fabric, insert a gimp thread
into the buttonhole seam (buttonholes only).

Embroidering

Troubleshooting

Trim and remove any threads sewn through the center of
the buttonhole with the seam ripper.

Maintenance

3. Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp thread gently to remove any slack, and trim any surplus length.

Error
Messages

Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate (Odd-shaped buttons)
Sewing Chart

Use scale on the buttonholer foot to gauge buttonhole size.
Buttonholer scale is graduated in half centimetres. Adjust size of
buttonholes on scale according to diameter + thickness of buttons.

1
2
3
4
5

Example: For a button with a diameter of 1.5 cm (9/16”)
and a thickness of 1 cm (3/8”), the scale should
be set at 2.5 cm (1”)
50

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Thickness [1 cm (3/8”)]
Diameter [1.5 cm (9/16”)]
Button holder plate
Scale
Diameter + thickness [2.5 cm (1”)]
[0.5 cm (13/64”) in one scale.]
6 0.5 cm (13/64”)

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Contents

BAR TACKING

Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc.

Setting Up

1 Bar tack

1 Scale
2 0.5 cm (13/64”)
3 Length of bar tack
*

2. Position the pocket as illustrated with the top of the pocket
facing you.
3

Maintenance

CAUTION
– After the presser foot lever has been lowered,
set the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section marked with an “A”, otherwise
the size of the stitch will not be correct. To do
this, push the presser foot towards the back of
the machine as shown in the figure.
– Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.

Embroidering

0.5 to 3 cm (13/64” to 1-3/16”) is suitable for bar tacking.
0.5 to 1 cm (13/64” to 3/8”) is the normal size.

Utility Stitches

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1. Attach presser foot “A” and set the size by measuring the area
to be bar tacked.

1 2 mm (5/64”)

Troubleshooting

3. Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot.

Error
Messages

4. Lower the buttonhole lever and position it behind the metal
bracket on the buttonhole foot.
1 Metal bracket on buttonhole foot

Sewing Chart

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

5. Start the machine while holding the end of the upper thread
gently.
3

The machine will sew a reinforcement stitch and stop automatically after sewing is completed.

Setting Up

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches

If the zipper slide gets in the way, lower the needle all the way
through the cloth, lift the foot, and move the slider out of the way.

Use a larger stitch length when working with heavyweight
fabrics that don’t feed very easily.

Maintenance

1 Presser foot
2 Cardboard

Embroidering

Thick fabrics

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

APPLIQUES

1 Applique
2 Zig zag
3 Fagoting
2

1 Applique
2 Fabric glue

1. Attach presser foot “J”. Make sure that the needle drop point is
just outside the applique and then start sewing.

Utility Stitches

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Preparations:
Attach the applique to the fabric. The applique should be attached with fabric glue or a basting stitch so that it will not move
during sewing.

Setting Up

Embroidering

1 Applique
1

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

2. Finish
1 Needle drop point
1

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart

Sewing the applique around corners

2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric as needed to keep
the correct needle position.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

1. Stop the machine and position the needle just outside the
applique.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Use to put a decorative trim on shirt collars and handkerchiefs.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1. Attach the J foot. While sewing, take care to leave a little space
between the stitches and the edge of the fabric.

Setting Up

1 Scallop
2 Scallop

Contents

SCALLOP

Utility Stitches
Embroidering

2. Carefully cut along the outsides of the stitching, taking care
not to cut the threads.

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

PATCHWORK STITCH

1 Patchwork stitch

Setting Up

1
Preparations:
Press the seam open from the wrong side of the cloth.
3

Straight stitch
Seam allowance
1 cm (3/8”)
Reverse side

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1
2
3
4

Attach the J foot. Line the presser foot up along the center of the
seam and sew.

Utility Stitches

Embroidering

1 Surface
2 Seam

Maintenance

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Caution
Before sewing, gently turn the hand wheel to check the needle position.
Make sure that the needle does not come down onto the foot, or it could break and cause injury.

Setting Up

1 Straight

Contents

ZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION)

Preparations:
Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch
end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric.

1. Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a
basting stitch in the middle.
1
2
3
4

2
3

1
2
3
4
5

3. Sew with the machine on the right side of the fabric, and then
remove basting.
1 0.7- 1 cm

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Left-Right
Loosen
Tighten
Adjustment screw
Needle drop point

Sewing Chart

Error
Messages

2. Attach the I foot (see p. 32). Turn the needle position adjustment knob on the back of the foot to position the foot so that
the needle comes down over the right side of the foot (as
shown).
(Adjust foot position so the needle is positioned over the right
side of the foot when sewing the left side of the zipper, and
over the left side of the foot when sewing to the right of the
zipper.)

Troubleshooting

Zipper slide
Basting
Zipper
Reverse side

Maintenance

Embroidering

Utility Stitches

1 Crotch end
2 Reverse stitch
3 Basting stitch

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Centered application

Contents

Side application

1
2
3
4
5

Reverse stitch
Basting stitch
Crotch end
Reverse side
Straight stitch

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Preparations:
Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch
end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric.

Setting Up

1
2
3
4
5
6

Crotch end (Base of zipper)
Reverse side
Slider on head of zipper
Waist
Keep 3 mm (1/8”) for sewing
Teeth of zipper

Embroidering

3. Sew up from the base of the opening along the center of the
0.3cm space.
Stop machine when you come to about 5cm from the top of
the zipper, move the zipper slide out of your way, and continue
sewing to the end of the zipper.
1 0.3 cm
2 5 cm

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Sewing Chart

Left-Right
Loosen
Tighten
Needle drop point

Error
Messages

1
2
3
4

Troubleshooting

2. Attach I foot (see p. 32). Use the needle position adjustment
knob on back of the foot to position the foot so the needle is
positioned over the right groove of the foot as illustrated in
diagram.
(Adjust foot position so that needle is positioned over the left
side of the foot when sewing to the right of the zipper, and to
the right side of the foot when sewing to the left of the zipper.)

Maintenance

Utility Stitches

1. Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along
the teeth of the zipper, while keeping 3 mm (1/8”) for the sewing space.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Left pressed edge of zip opening (wrong side)
Right pressed edge of the zip opening (wrong side)
Zipper
Basting stitch
Left pressed edge of zip opening (right side)

4
5

2
3

5. Position foot so needle comes down over the left side of the
foot as illustrated in diagram.

Utility Stitches

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1
2
3
4
5

Setting Up

4. Close zipper. Turn fabric over to the right side and baste.

1 Needle drop point
Embroidering

3
4

1
2
3
4

Basting stitch
0.7-1 cm
Reinforcement stitches
5 cm

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

6. Sew a few stitches in reverse at the base of the opening to
reinforce your stitching. Keep left edge of foot along the teeth
of the zipper while sewing up the side of the zipper. When you
are about 5cm from the top of the zipper, stop machine, drop
needle down through fabric, remove basting, move the slide
out of your way and finish sewing.

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

SMOCKING

Use to add a decorative touch to garments.

Setting Up

1 About 1 cm (25/64”)

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Select a straight stitch with a stitch length of 4.0 mm Reduce thread
tension and sew a few rows of stitches about one centimeter apart.

Utility Stitches
Embroidering

Pull the bottom of the threads to gather the cloth and iron
gathers.

Maintenance
Troubleshooting

1. Attach the J foot. Sew new rows of stitches over the top of the
straight stitched rows.

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart

2. Pull out the threads used in the straight stitched rows.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

(Option)

Caution
Before starting always turn the hand wheel to check to make sure the needle isn't hitting the
button. If the needle hits the button while sewing, it could break and cause injury.

Setting Up

1 Zig zag

Contents

BUTTON SEWING

1 Feed dog adjustment lever

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog adjustment
)
lever to the right to lower the feed dog. (

Utility Stitches

Embroidering

2. Attach button sew-on foot (sold separately).

Maintenance

. Place the button under the presser foot. Match

up needle position with button holes. Lower the foot.

Troubleshooting

3. Select the

Error
Messages
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

CAUTION
Adjust stitch width if needle doesn't pass through both button
holes.

Sewing Chart

4. Turn the hand wheel slowly to make sure the needle enters
the button holes without hitting the button. Sew about ten
stitches and you're ready for the next button.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents
Setting Up

5. Once sewing is completed, return the feed dog to its original
position, pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down and
pull the upper thread at the sewing end through to the reverse
side of the fabric. Then tie the thread ends together and cut
the threads at the sewing start.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Feed dog adjustment lever

Embroidering

Utility Stitches

6. When you are finished attaching buttons, make sure to return
)
the feed dogs to their original position. (

Maintenance

First sew the two holes which are closest to you. Once they have
been sewn, raise the presser foot, move the needle to the next
two holes and then sew them in the same way.

Troubleshooting

Attaching buttons with four holes

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

EMBROIDERING
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

–

Always store memory cards in the accessory case.
Always turn machine off before removing the embroidery unit or memory cards.
Please note that the small embroidery hoop (optional) will not work with certain pattern sizes and
sewing positions.
Please note that memory cards will not work with certain pattern sizes, and some memory cards are
not compatible with this machine.

1. Raise needle with the up-needle button. Turn power off.
2. Loosen the screw on the foot holder and remove foot holder.

Troubleshooting

CAUTION
– Always make sure the power is off before changing feet.
Injury could result if the “START/STOP” button is accidentally pushed and the machine starts
running during this operation.
– Do not use the embroidery foot “Q” for anything other than embroidery.

Maintenance

2. Attaching the embroidery foot “Q”

Embroidering

–
–
–

Utility Stitches

1 Hoop holder
2 Carriage
3 Connector

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

CAUTION
– Do not touch the embroidery unit connectors. Doing so could cause damage to the machine.
– Do not move the sewing machine while the embroidery unit is attached.
The embroidery unit could fall and cause injury.
1
– Do not carry embroidery unit by the carriage or apply excessive
force to it, or you could cause damage.
– Keep hands and other items away from the embroidery unit
carriage and embroidery hoop while they are in motion. Injury
could result.

Setting Up

1. Embroidery unit and memory cards (optional).

Error
Messages

Make sure the needle clamp screw is also tightened.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

1 Screw

Sewing Chart

3. Attach the embroidery foot. Screw back on tightly.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

3. Attaching the embroidery unit

Setting Up

CAUTION
Always make sure the power is off when attaching the embroidery unit or damage could result.

1. Turn off sewing machine.
2. Slide accessory case to the left and remove it.
Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Embroidering

CAUTION
Always make sure the unit is pressed all the way into the
machine to ensure accurate stitching.

Utility Stitches

3. Remove cover of the embroidery unit. Attach unit to the machine as shown in the drawing until you hear a click sound.

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Removing embroidery unit
” key. Push “

”

key. The carriage will move to the storage position.

–

If the carriage is not in the storage position, you might not
be able to put the cover on the embroidery unit.

–

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

CAUTION

Setting Up

1. Remove embroidery hoop. Push “

Always make sure to remove the hoop before pushing the
” key button. If you push “

” key while the small

hoop (sold separately) is still attached, the hoop will hit the

Utility Stitches

“

foot and this could result in personal injury.

Maintenance

CAUTION
Always turn the power off when removing the embroidery unit.
Failure to do so could cause damage.

Embroidering

2. Turn the power off. Pull the embroidery unit to the left, and
remove the unit while pushing the Release button.

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

This computerized sewing machine comes with pre-programmed alphabet and patterns. You may also use
optional memory cards for more designs.

Setting Up

1. Turn on the machine and touch the screen. You should see
the message displayed in the diagram on your screen.

Contents

CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS (PART I)

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

2. Press “

” key.

Maintenance
Troubleshooting

One-point patterns

Embroidering

Different types of embroidery patterns will appear on the screen.

Utility Stitches

CAUTION
Keep hands and other objects away from the carriage. It could
cause injury. The sewing machine might make a buzzing sound
if defaults are not set. Do not be alarmed. This does not that
something's broken.
Simply make sure there are no embroidery hoops attached, and
turn the power on again.

Borders

Error
Messages

Lettering
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Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Memory card (Optional)

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

One-point patterns
Push “
*

If you are not at the screen shown in the diagram, simply
push “

1
70 and

” key to come to this screen.

2
mean pattern number/total number of pat70

group of 70 to choose from.

” key will bring you to the next screen

” key will skip ten patterns forward.

Troubleshooting

Pressing “

Maintenance

(shown in the diagram).

Embroidering

Pushing the “

Utility Stitches

terns *this shows the first and second patterns out of a

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

” key.

Setting Up

Error
Messages
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2. Touch the pattern on the screen to select the pattern you wish
to embroider.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Pushing “

” key will bring you back to the previous
screen.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches

Embroidering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error
Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Setting Up

3. The Sew screen will appear.

Contents

Borders

1. Push “

If you are not on the screen shown in the diagram, simply
push “

” key to come to this screen.

2. Choose the shape of the border you wish to embroider. Once
you have selected the border shape, you will automatically be
taken to the stitch selection screen.
” key button will take you onto the next

Pushing the “
screen of stitches.

▼

Pressing the “

” key will take you back to the previ-

3. Choose your stitch. There is a total of 12 stitches available for
you to choose from for your border.

Press the “

” key to go to the next screen of stitches.

” key to go back to the previous screen.

Error
Messages

4. The Sew screen will appear.

Troubleshooting

▼

Push the “

Maintenance

ous screen.

Embroidering

Utility Stitches

▼

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

” key.

Setting Up

Allows you to select a border pattern you like by choosing the shape of the border and stitch for your border.

Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Lettering

” key.
If you are not on the screen shown in the diagram, simply
” key to come to this screen.

push “

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

▼
Example: For practice, try the word "BUS":
" key. The letter “B” should appear at the top of

your screen as shown in the diagram.

” key to get to the next screen of letters.

Press the “

Embroidering

▼

Utility Stitches

1. Press "

Setting Up

Press “

Maintenance

3. Press “

” key. Now the "BU" should appear at the top of

your screen.

Troubleshooting

▼

Error
Messages

▼
4. Press “

” key. The entire word "BUS" should appear at
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the top of your screen.
It's that easy.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Numerals and punctuation

” key will take you to the Punctuation and

Number screens.

Setting Up

Pushing the “

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

▼

Utility Stitches
Embroidering

▼

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart

Lower and upper case letters
” key button allows you to alternate between upper

and lower case lettering.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

The “

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Selecting patterns from a memory card

Setting Up

1. Turn off the power.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

I
O

Maintenance

3. See pages 65-70 for directions on choosing stitches and embroidery patterns.

Embroidering

CAUTION
Do not attempt to force the card into the machine in any direction other than the direction the arrow is pointing. Attempting to
do so could cause damage.

Utility Stitches

2. Insert the memory card you wish to use into the card slot,
which is located on the right side of the sewing machine. The
arrow on card should be facing you and pointing to the left,
into the machine. Push the card straight in so it goes all the
way in.

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
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Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

If you accidentally choose the wrong design
” key to go back to the previous screen.

Setting Up

1. Press the “

Contents

CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS (PART II)

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches

If you choose the wrong character
” key. Each time you press delete it will delete the

last character on the top of the screen.

Embroidering

Press “

Maintenance

Pressing the “

” key (Large/Medium/Small) button until the

desired size is highlighted.

Troubleshooting

To change size

Error
Messages
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Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

To make words

Setting Up

Example: For practice, try entering the characters
"ABCDEFGH"

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1. Press “

” key. The letters will scroll across your screen

The screen only scrolls if the letters will not all fit in the
screen.

Utility Stitches

to the left starting with the first letter selected.

Embroidering
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

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EMBROIDERING
Embroidering attractive finishes

1 Stabilizer
2 Fabric

We recommend Brother Iron-on stabilizers that can be torn
off after you're finished.

–

Use a stabilizer that is larger than the size of the hoop so
that the entire stabilizer can be hooped with the cloth as
shown in the diagram.
This is to prevent the fabric from sagging.

–
2

THREAD and NEEDLE

THREAD

Bobbin thread - embroidery bobbin thread (X81164-001)
Perfect needlework cannot be guaranteed with the use of other threads.
Home sewing machine needle 75/11

NEEDLE

Use Brother embroidering thread (X81164-001) for the bobbin thread.

Types of embroidery frames
Medium frame
1 10 cm (H) × 10 cm (W)

Error
Messages

Do not use ballpoint needles.

Troubleshooting

Upper thread - embroidery thread #50

Maintenance

When embroidering heavyweight fabrics or fabrics that
cannot be ironed, you can use the stabilizers by placing
them under the cloth without actually attaching it.

Embroidering

1 Size of embroidery hoop
2 Stabilizers

Utility Stitches

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Setting Up

Stabilizers
– Use stabilizers to create beautiful embroider without puckering or poor stitch conformation. Iron-on Stabilizers are
recommended especially for lightweight fabrics and/or
stretchable fabrics. For certain fabrics you might wish to
use a thick stabilizer or two layers of stabilizer.

Sewing Chart

Patterns
(Memory Card)

CAUTION
Depending on the size of the pattern and the position of the pattern to be embroidered, it may not
be possible to use the small frames. When using this frame, be sure to check the layout screen
display (refer to page 83) before starting to embroider any patterns. If the frame are used by
mistake, the presser foot may strike the frame, which could cause injury.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Small frame (Optional)
2 2 cm (H) × 6 cm (W) (for embroidering initials)

Contents

Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame

Setting Up

1. Mark the fabric using a chalk pen or fabric marking pen to
indicate the embroidering position.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Inner frame
Outer frame
Loosen
Adjusting screw

(For best results lay the outer frame on a flat table surface and
lay the fabric on top of it.)

Troubleshooting

3. Tighten screw of outer hoop to hold fabric and inner hoop in
place.
Remove fabric and inner hoop.

Maintenance

1
2
3
4

Embroidering

Utility Stitches

2. Loosen the adjusting screw and separate the inner and outer
frames. Lay the fabric on top of the outer frame and secure it
between the inner and outer frame, and tighten the adjusting
screw just enough to secure the fabric. Gently remove the fabric from the frame without loosening the adjusting screw.
* Be sure to align the mark on the inner frame with the ( )
mark on the outer frame.

Error
Messages

1 Inner frame
2 Standard line

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4. Place the embroidery sheet into the inner frame, while matching lines on the sheet with mark on fabric.

2
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

1 Outer frame
2 Inner frame
3 Surface of fabric

2
1

6. Remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider.
1

1 Finger hole for removing grid

Utility Stitches

Press down firmly until the outer frame and inner frame are at
the same height.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Setting Up

5. Press down into the outer frame so that the mark doesn’t move
out of place.

Embroidering
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit

Utility Stitches

1 Embroidery arm frame holder
2 Pins

Maintenance

CAUTION
Always make sure to attach the hoop by both pins.
If the hoop is not firmly attached, it could mess up your
stitching.

Embroidering

2. Align the two pins on the embroidery unit frame holder with
the mounting bracket on the frame, and then press the frame
into the embroidery unit frame holder until a click is heard.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1. Raise the presser foot to its highest position. Then pass the
embroidery frame under the presser foot with the mounting
bracket on the left side and the fabric right side up.

Setting Up

CAUTION
Be sure to wait until the embroidery unit has finished initializing before fitting the embroidery
frame. (Refer to page 65.)

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages

Removing the embroidery frame

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2. Then pull the back of the hoop
up to lift it out of the back pin.

3. Raise the presser foot lever,
then pull frame out from under
foot.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

1. While holding the frame with
both hands, pull the front of the
hoop up to lift it out of the front
pin.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Contents

Embroidering

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages

3. Lower presser foot lever and start embroidering. After 5 to 6
stitches have been sewn, stop the sewing machine and cut off
any surplus thread from the end of the seam.

Maintenance

CAUTION
Be sure to raise the presser foot lever before threading the
needle.

Embroidering

2. Thread the needle for the first color and pass it through embroidery foot “Q”. Hold this thread in your left hand while leaving a certain amount of slack in the thread.

Utility Stitches

1. Select the desired pattern.
The order of sewing for each part will be displayed.
1/4 indicates that the picture displayed to the left is for
*
the first color to be stitched of a four-color design.
* The color displayed above each pattern is suggested color
to use.
· Some parts may not have a color displayed above them;
you can sew these parts with any color you like.
· Refer to Color screen.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Example :

Setting Up

CAUTION
– When sewing embroidery, Brother embroidering thread (X81164-001) must be used for the
bobbin thread.
– Check bobbin thread before beginning to sew. If you embroider when the bobbin thread is low,
the thread could tangle up or other problems could result.
– If you are using the embroidery unit, the foot controller cannot be used at this time.

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Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

4. Start sewing again. The machine will sew the first color, then
stop automatically. (When it stops sewing, the screen automatically scrolls to the left to display the next color to be sewed
on the left side of the screen.)

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents
Utility Stitches

7. Trim excess threads.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

6. Continue changing threads and starting the machine through
the third and fourth colors. After it has sewn the fourth and
last color, it will stop automatically. (The screen will automatically return to the first screen.)

Setting Up

5. Change the thread to the next color and start sewing again.
The machine will continue to stop for thread changes.

Embroidering
Maintenance

Embroidering order for pattern parts

Troubleshooting

4
Error
Messages
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Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

THREAD TENSION
Set thread tension according to the fabric you are using with the tension dial.

@ 5 @4

Use the following chart as a guide for tension dial settings.

If the stitches appear loose, turn the tension up one notch and
resew.

When stitching one-point patterns on medium and lightweight
fabrics, you can do better work if you reduce the tension by a
half notch when sewing the outline.

@6 @

Turn the dial to the right to increase tension.

@4 @

If the tension dial is set extremely low, the machine may stop
stitching during sewing. This is not a sign that anything's broken. It only indicates that your tension is set extremely low.
Simply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing.

Surface of the fabric is
about one-third of the total
width.

The lower thread will be visible on top.

The upper thread will be
loose

of the fabric>

Poor stitch tension can result in
poor stitch conformation, puckered
fabric and thread breakage.

▼
Decrease the upper thread
tension.

▼
Increase the upper thread
tension.

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If upper thread tension is too
loose

Error
Messages

If upper thread tension is too
tight

Troubleshooting

Correct thread tension

Maintenance

Turn the dial to the left to reduce tension.

Embroidering

Utility Stitches

Fabric
Dial Setting
Heavyweight fabrics (denim, fleece, felt)
5
Medium and lightweight fabrics (broadcloth, jersey)
(3~4)

Upper thread tension setting
Loose (Decrease thread tension)
Tight (Increase thread tension)
Upper thread tension dial

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1
2
3
4

Setting Up

When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial should be set
somewhere between 2-6.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

CHECKING THREAD COLORS AND TIME REQUIRED
Checking thread colors
” key. Colored sections will move one after another

to the left, from the first colored section to be stitched to last.
*

Setting Up

Press “

Automatically scrolls at a rate of one screen per .3 seconds.
Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches
Embroidering
Maintenance
Troubleshooting

After scrolling through all color changes, you will be taken back to
the first screen.

Error
Messages
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Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Checking time required to complete a pattern
” key.

Setting Up

Press “

” key to return to previous screen.

“

” means time remaining/time required

The machine's calculations do not include the amount of time it

Press “

” key to return to the color screen.

Maintenance

takes you to change threads 2 minutes/2 minutes

Embroidering

▼

Utility Stitches

The amount of time required for the pattern will be calculated and
displayed on the screen.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

▼

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT
1.

Press “

”

You cannot choose or delete patterns from the “
key screen. If you wish to do so, press

to go back

to the previous screen.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

2. Press “

Setting Up

” key to go to the edit screen.

” key.

Utility Stitches

placement.
3

Embroidering

Press the directional arrows to set needlework

Press to rotate the pattern in 90° increments. (The
pattern will rotate in the direction of the arrow.)
Press this to flip the design to the left or right

Maintenance

(mirror image).

* Not applicable to all patterns.
Press to move the embroidery hoop so you may
check your work.

Error
Messages

Press to move placement of the needle from the
center to the lower left side of the work.

Troubleshooting

Displays the embroidery hoops that can be used
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for the selected pattern.
Small hoop (Optional)
Regular hoop

Shows size of the pattern.
Shows current needle position.
Shows the position and area to be stitched.
Displays the entire area that can be stitched (10×10 cm).

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

1
2
3
4

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Moving the embroidery location

CAUTION
Do not lower the needle while the hoop is in motion. Doing
so could cause broken needles and possible injury.

Setting Up

Use directional arrows to change the placement of pattern on the
fabric.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches
Embroidering

Press “

” key to move the hoop so you can check your

exact same position when you're done checking your work.
CAUTION
Do not lower the needle while the hoop is in motion. Doing
so could cause broken needles and possible injury.

Troubleshooting

work. Make sure to watch it closely to make sure it returns to the

Maintenance

Checking the embroidering area

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Embroidering from a specific starting point

Setting Up

1. Mark the point to begin embroidering as shown in the diagram.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

2. Press “

” key. The embroidery hoop will move to place
Utility Stitches

the needle above the lower left corner of the pattern.

where you wish your design to be placed.

Embroidering

3. Use the directional arrows to match the foot up with the mark

Maintenance
Troubleshooting

Sew the pattern.

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

ROTATING AND MIRRORING PATTERNS
Rotating patterns
” key. Each time you press it, your design will

rotate in 90° increments to the right. The arrow indicates direction.

Utility Stitches

ABC

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

CAUTION
When rotating the pattern, make sure you are using a hoop
that can do this. Using a hoop other than what is indicated
on the screen could cause the needle to hit the frame and
result in injury.

Setting Up

1. Press “

Embroidering

Press “
When “

” key it as shown.

” key is highlighted, it indicates that the

design has been mirrored.
*

Not applicable to all patterns.

Troubleshooting

” key to “

Maintenance

Mirroring patterns

Error
Messages
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Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

CHANGING SIZE AND STITCH DENSITY OF CHARACTERS AND BORDERS
To change size

” key to go to the edit screen.

You cannot select or delete a pattern from the “
key screen. If you wish to do so, push “

”
” key to

2. Press “

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

return to the previous screen.

Setting Up

1. Press “

” key.
Utility Stitches

” key to make the pattern larger or “

”

key to make it smaller.

Some border patterns can be enlarged more than others.

Press “

” key to return border to its original size.

Troubleshooting

” key to return to the previous screen.

Maintenance

Embroidering

3. Press “

Error
Messages
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Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

To change stitch density (limited to certain alphabets and borders)
” key, then press “

” key.

Setting Up

1. Press “

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

2. Press “

” key for a finer stitch density, or “

”

Utility Stitches

key for a coarser stitch density.

Embroidering

Press “

” key to return to normal stitch density.

Press “

” key to go back to the previous screen.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Multi-colored lettering
1. Press “

” key, then press “

” key.
Error
Messages

” key. The machine will automatically stop

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2. Press “

after each character is sewn so that you can change threads

Press “

” key a second time to return to regular

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

for each character.

single colored lettering.

Press “

” key to return to the previous screen.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

IF THE THREAD BREAKS DURING EMBROIDERY
If the upper thread breaks

If the bobbin thread breaks

Utility Stitches

2. Press “

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Cut the upper thread, raise needle and foot, and remove hoop.
2 Reset the bobbin thread, then reattach hoop.

Setting Up

1. Stop the machine, raise the needle and foot, and rethread the
machine.

” key.

Embroidering

” key.

4. Press “

” key to go back a few stitches before the thread

Maintenance

3. Press “

Troubleshooting

broke.
If unable to return to the point the thread broke,
” key to advance near the point of the thread breakage.

ing.
Advances to the first stitch of the next color with-

Goes back one stitch at a time. Hold the button
down to change from 6 stitches at a time to 9

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

out sewing.

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Returns to the first stitch of the color without sew-

Error
Messages

” key to go to first stitch of that color and then “

Press “

stitches at a time.

ton down to change from 6 stitches at a time to 9
stitches at a time.
89

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Goes forward one stitch at a time. Hold the but-

Contents

The machine might not start sewing right away after pressing “

” key or “

” key . This is nothing to be

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

alarmed about. Just push “START/STOP” button again.

Setting Up

5. Lower the presser foot and push “START/STOP” button.

Utility Stitches

1. Press “

” key to return to the first color and place the

Embroidering

When starting over from the beginning

needle over the starting position.
Maintenance

2. Lower the presser foot and push start.

Troubleshooting

Example
Continuing from a position within the second color.

“

” key and then press

” key.

” key to go to the first stitch of the second color.

3. Press “

” key to advance to a position a few stitches

before you left off.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

2. Press “

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1. Select the pattern, press “

Error
Messages

Continuing after the power shuts off

4. Lower the foot and press start.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Note
If you change the pattern placement on the layout screen and
continue sewing, first move the position on the layout screen by
the same degree before carrying out the above procedure.

Contents

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
Combining characters to form words
Enter "ABC", press “

” key, and then press “

”

key.

Setting Up

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

2. Press “

” key to move the position of the needle over
Utility Stitches

the fabric from the center to the lower left corner.

Maintenance

1 Ending position

Troubleshooting

4. Enter "DE" and press “

Embroidering

3. Press “START/STOP” button. After “ABC” has been stitched,
move the fabric so the foot is in position to stitch "DE".

” key.

Error
Messages

5. Press “

” key again to move the position of the needle
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from the center of the fabric to the lower left corner.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

” key to move the foot so the needle

will make its first stitch at the point it ended off "ABC".

Setting Up

6. Use “

1 Needle position of last stitch

7. Press “START/STOP” button.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Utility Stitches
Embroidering

Try something different by stitching only the outline of the pattern.

” key to display the outline of the pattern on

your screen.

Troubleshooting

1. Press “

Maintenance

Outline Embroidery

Error
Messages

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

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2. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Embroidering appliques (using a frame pattern)
You can use frame patterns with the same shape and size to sew appliques.
1. Select the frame shape to be embroidered and select the
” stitch. Embroider onto the applique material. Remove

Embroidering

Utility Stitches

2. Embroider a base fabric in the same way using the same frame
pattern shape and the stitch as in step 1.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

the fabric from the embroidery frame.
Cut neatly around the outside of the shape made by the
stitches.

Setting Up

“

Do not change pattern size or position.

Maintenance
Troubleshooting

3. Apply a thin layer of fabric glue to the rear of the applique
material which is created in step 1, and then attach it to the
base fabric so that it follows the frame shape just stitched.

Error
Messages

”

stitch, and use it to embroider the applique material onto the

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4. Without changing the frame shape or size, select the “

project.
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Do not change size and sewing position.

1 Applique

Finished
applique on
the project
93

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Use a stabilizer to support the fabric while stitching. When finished, remove the stabilizer carefully. We
recommend Brother stabilizers designed especially for use with our machines.

1 Iron on to attach to fabric (If you don't wish to use an iron,
you may attach by basting).

Setting Up

• Example A

Contents

Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners

2 Stabilizer
Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Fabric

• Example C

2 Stabilizer

Error
Messages

Troubleshooting

1 Ribbon (Secure with double-sided tape)

Maintenance

Embroidering

2 Stabilizer

Utility Stitches

• Example B

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Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

You can save patterns of linked characters and restore them when you wish to use them. (See page 5 for
directions on saving designs)

Contents

MEMORY

Setting Up

Saving groups of characters
For example, to save the word “one” on page one.
1. Enter the letters “ONE”.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation
Utility Stitches

2. Press “

” key.

Embroidering

” and “

design and press “

*
1

” key.

If you try to save pattern on a page that already has something saved on it, the old pattern will be deleted to make
room for the new one.
Do not shut off the power while saving a pattern.

1 If an embroidery design is already stored in memory at the
chosen position, it will be displayed on your screen.

Troubleshooting

” keys to select a page to store your

Maintenance

3. Use “

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

4. Pattern has been saved.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

For example, to restore the word "GIRL".

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1. Press “

” key.

” key.
Press “

Utility Stitches

Maintenance
Troubleshooting

4. Pattern has been restored.

Embroidering

” key.
3. Press “

Setting Up

Error
Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Restoring saved designs

Contents

MAINTENANCE
CLEANING

Setting Up

CAUTION
Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning, otherwise injury or electric
shocks may result.

Cleaning the screen

Embroidering

If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly and
then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

Utility Stitches

Cleaning the sewing machine surface

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.

Cleaning the shuttle

Troubleshooting

1. Turn off the power and remove the presser foot holder and the
needle.

Maintenance

Sewing performance will be affected and bobbin thread detection will become unreliable if dust collects in the
shuttle. It should be kept clean at all times.

Error
Messages
Sewing Chart

2. Loosen the screws.
3

3. Remove the needle plate.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

1 Needle plate

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

Shuttle
Notch of shuttle
Race
Shelf of race

4. Remove accumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle
and race with a brush or a vacuum cleaner.

1 Projection
2 Spring
6. Close needle plate and screw it shut.

Error
Messages

Troubleshooting

5. Remove the race and check that the notch of the shuttle is
lined up in its original position by lining up the shuttle projection with the spring and insert the race.

Maintenance

Embroidering

1 Race
2 Shuttle
3 Cleaning brush

Utility Stitches

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1
2
3
4

Setting Up

3. Turn the hand wheel towards you. Line up the shelf of race
with the notch of shuttle and remove race.

Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

CAUTION
The glass plate over the light bulb will be hot after running the machine. Please wait for it to cool
off before changing the light bulbs so you don't burn yourself.

Contents

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

Setting Up

1. Turn the power off.
2. Loosen the screw on the reverse side of sewing head.
Remove the end cap.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 Screw
2 End cap
1

2
Utility Stitches

3. Replace the snap in the light bulb with a new one.
1 Light bulb
Light bulbs are available through your dealer. (8V, 2.4 W/
Parts code X50228001)

Maintenance

CAUTION
Do not use Brother 12V 5W light bulbs designed for use with
this machine (part# XA2037001). Do not use other bulbs. Bulbs
can be purchased at a Brother dealer near you.

Embroidering

4. Set the end cap.
Troubleshooting

5. Tighten the screw.
1 End cap
2 Screw

Error
Messages

Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

Contents

TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING YOUR MACHINE IN FOR SERVICE

Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase
or your nearest Brother dealer.

Upper thread breaks

Bobbin thread breaks

Skipped stitches

Fabric puckers

Upper thread is
entangled.

Needle is not correctly
inserted.
.

Threading is not correct

Re-thread upper thread.

Remove thread ends in
the race or inner shuttle.

Insert needle properly.

Re-thread upper and
bobbin thread correctly.

P.20~22

P.97~98

P.34

P.16~22

Bobbin is not threaded
properly in the shuttle.

Correct needle is not
used..

Correct needle is not
used

Remove thread ends in
the race or shuttle.

Set bobbin properly and
pull out the bobbin thread.

Change to proper
needle.

Change to proper needle

P.19

P.34

The combination of fabric,
thread and needle is not
correct..

Combination of fabric,
thread and needle is not
correct.

Set spool of thread
correctly.

Check the “RELATED CHART
OF SEWING FABRICS,
THREAD AND NEEDLE” .

Check “RELATED CHART
OF SEWING FABRICS,
THREAD AND NEEDLE”

P.20

P.35

Dust is clinging under
the needle plate.

Thread tension is
too tight.

Change to proper needle.

Remove dust by cleaning
with a brush.

Refer to “THREAD
TENSION”

P.34

P.97~98

Refer to “ THREAD
TENSION”

Re-thread upper thread.

P.30

P.20~22

100

Patterns
(Memory Card)

If you have gone through the troubleshooting tips and are still unable to find the source of the problem,
please take your machine back to the place of purchase or your nearest Brother dealer for repairs.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Upper threading is not
correct.

Sewing Chart

Thread tension is too
tight.

P.30

Error
Messages

Correct needle is not
used.

Troubleshooting

Spool of thread is not
correctly set.

Maintenance

P.97~98

Embroidering

Upper thread is entangled.

Utility Stitches

Upper threading is
not correct.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

• Trouble with threads and stitches

Setting Up

Basic sewing machine maintenance

Contents
Setting Up

FINDING THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM

Inability to thread
needle

• Mechanical trouble

Inability for thread
tension control

Raise the feed dog with
the feed dog adijustment
lever.
NO
P.61

Set of bobbin thread is
not correct.

Thin or stretch fabric is
being used with no
stabilizer fabric attached.

Stitch length is set at no
feeding.

Set bobbin properly and
pull out the bobbin thread.

Attach stabilizer fabric.

Set stitch length properly.

Re-thread upper thread.

Hook of needle threader
does not fit into the eye
of the needle.

P.19

P.35

The embroidery frame
has been attached to the
machine incorrectly.
Attach the embroidery
frame to the machine
correctly.
P.77

P.27~29

The combination of
selected stitch and
presser foot is not correct.
Change presser foot to
correct one.
P.103

Thread is entangled.

Correct needle is not
being used.

Reattach presser foot
holder properly.

Remove thread- ends in
the race or inner shuttle.

Change to proper needle.

P.97~98

P.34

Sewing Chart

Thread is entangled.

Reduce thread tension
by turning tension dial.

Remove thread- ends in
the race or inner shuttle.

P.97~98

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Upper thread tension is
too tight.

P.30

Error
Messages

Presser foot holder is not
properly attached.

Troubleshooting

Combination of fabric,
thread and needle is not
correct.
Check “RELATED CHART
OF SEWING FABRICS,
THREAD AND NEEDLE”.

P.74

Maintenance

Set needle at proper
position using “NEEDLE
POSITION” button.
NO
P.20

P.20~22

Embroidering

Place the fabric in the
embroidery frame
correctly.
NO
P.75~76

Set needle at proper
position using “NEEDLE
POSITION” button.

Utility Stitches

Feed dog is lowered.

Upper threading is not
correct.

Fabric is not fed
properly

The fabric has been
placed in the embroidery
frame incorrectly.

Needle position is not
correct.

P.20

Embroldered pattern
is out of shape

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

• Trouble with threads and stitches

Patterns
(Memory Card)

101

Contents

Needle is not correctly
inserted.

“START/STOP” button is
not pressed.

Main power switch is in
the off position.

LCD contrast is not
correct.

Set needle properly.

Press “START/STOP”
button.

Turn the power on.

Adjust the LCD contrast.

P.34

P.23

P.12

Main power switch is in
the off position.

Embroidery unit is not
correctly connected to
the machine.

Change to proper needle.

Turn the power on.

Connect embroidery unit
properly to the machine.

P.12

P.63

Presser foot is not
lowered.

Memory card is not
inserted.

Check the “RELATED CHART
OF SEWING FABRICS,
THREAD AND NEEDLE” .

Lower the presser foot.

Turn off the power then
insert the memory card.

Sew without pulling but
just guide the fabric.

Check error messages.
P.103~105

P.65

Check error messages
P.103~105

Narrow stitch or chante
foot.

102

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Note
* This machine comes equipped with an upper thread sensor to prevent the machine from
turning on if not properly threaded. If the machine doesn't start, check to see if the
machine is threaded properly before worrying that something might be wrong.
* If the power shuts off by itself while sewing:
Turn sewing machine off and unplug it.
Start the sewing machine again according to directions.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Sewing Chart

Error
Messages

Incorrect foot being used.
Stitch is too wide for foot
being used.

Troubleshooting

The fabric is pulled too
much.

P.21

Maintenance

The combination of fabric,
thread and needle is not
correct.

P.35

Embroidering

P.34

P.13

Utility Stitches

Correct needle is not
used.

LCD touch screen
is hard to read

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Embroidery unit
does not work

Setting Up

Machine does
not start

Needle breaks

Contents

ERROR MESSAGES
Warning messages

* This message may also be
displayed when upper
thread tension is set extremely low.

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

This message appears
when you attempt to save
a pattern that cannot be
saved.

Sewing Chart

This message is displayed
when the “START/STOP”
or “REVERSE STITCH”
button is pressed while
the presser foot or embroidery foot is raised.

The Following Memory Cards
Are Not Compatible With This
Sewing Machine
* Quilt work (No.22)
* White Embroidery (No.23)
* Cards that are especially designed for use with other
machines.

Error
Messages

This message is displayed when the “
”
key is touched while a
memory card that cannot
be read by this machine
is inserted.

Troubleshooting

This message is displayed during embroidery
mode if you push the
“START/STOP” button
without first lifting presser
foot when changing
threads.
If you are not changing
threads, just raise and
lower the presser foot to
begin sewing again.

Maintenance

This message is displayed when trying to retrieve a pattern from a
memory card and that
memory card is not inserted.

Embroidering

This message is displayed when the machine
finds that the upper thread
is cut. If thread breaks,
rethread the machine.

Utility Stitches

This message is displayed if the “
” key is
touched while there is no
memory card inserted
into the slot.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Make sure the thread is
not tangled around the
needle and that the needle is not bent.

Setting Up

A warning buzzer will sound and error message flash on your screen if the “START/STOP” or “REVERSE
STITCH” button are pressed when the machine is not properly set up, or operated incorrectly. Please read
the error message and follow instructions carefully. The following is a list of the machine's error messages
and what each means. Please use this list for reference. (The error message will disappear from your screen
once the problem is corrected.)

Patterns
(Memory Card)

103

Contents

This message will appear
if you attempt to combine
over 36 characters in a
single pattern.

This message is dis"
played when the “
key is touched during embroidering or if the machine is stopped between
color changes.

This message will appear
” key in
if you press “
the utility stitch mode.

This message will appear
” key
if you press “
while the machine is
stitching.

This message will appear
if you attempt to use the
foot controller or press
“REVERSE STITCH”
button during embroidery
mode.

This message is displayed when a key on the
screen is touched while
the needle is down.

This message is displayed when the “NEEDLE POSITION” or “REVERSE STITCH” button
is pressed while the bobbin winding shaft is
pushed to the right.

This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached while
the needle is lowered.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

This message will appear
if you attempt to select a
pattern while you are still
mode.
in

Setting Up

This message will appear
when attempting to restore a memory card pattern that has been saved
to a different memory
card than the one inserted
in the machine.

Utility Stitches
Embroidering
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error
Messages
Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)
Patterns
(Memory Card)

104

Contents
Troubleshooting

This message is displayed while the embroidery unit is initializing.

Error
Messages

Instruction messages
This message is displayed while a pattern is
being saved into memory.

Maintenance

This message will appear
” key
if you press “
to restore a pattern that
has not been saved to
memory.

Embroidering

This message is displayed if the frame pattern
for embroidering has not
been completely input,
and when the “START/
STOP” button is pressed
when in editing mode.

Utility Stitches

This message is displayed if a buttonhole pattern is selected and the
“START/STOP” button or
“REVERSE STITCH” button is pressed while the
buttonhole lever is raised.

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

This message is displayed if a non-buttonhole
pattern is selected and
the “START/STOP” button
or “REVERSE STITCH”
button is pressed while
the buttonhole lever is
lowered.

This message will appear
during embroidery mode
if you have combined a
group of characters together that extend beyond
the boundary of the embroidery hoop.
This message is displayed when “START/
STOP” button or “REVERSE STITCH” button
are pressed, while no pattern has been selected.

Setting Up

This message will appear
if you press the “START/
STOP” button while the
foot controller is attached.

Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

This message is displayed during bobbin
winding.

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Alarms
Proper operation: One beep
Incorrect operation: Two or four beeps

105

✩

General sewing for
reinforcement

✩

TRIPLE
ZIGZAG

Decorative stitching

✩

STRETCH
STITCH

Straight stitching
(attaching sleeves,
reinforcing, sewing
stretch fabrics)

✩

SCALLOP

Decorating collar of
blouse, edge of
handkerchief

✩

ZIGZAG

Overcasting,
Patchwork

✩

Decorative stitching

✩

Decorative stitching

✩

Smocking,
decorative stitching

✩

Decorative stitching

✩

Decorative stitching

✩

Decorative stitching

✩

APPLIQUE

✩

PATTERN

TRIPLE
STITCH

ELASTIC
ZIGZAG
STITCH

OVERCASTING
STITCH

REINFORCEMENT
STITCH KEY
STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH
ADJUSTING KEY
STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH
ADJUSTING KEY

Fagoting, decorative
stitching

USE

DECORATIVE
FAGOTING

TYPE OF PRESSER
FOOT

✩

PATTERN

NAME OF PATTERN

—

USE

TYPE OF PRESSER
FOOT

✩

NAME OF PATTERN

✩

STRAIGHT

DECORATIVE

Overcasting
(medium and stretch
fabrics) Tape
attaching, darning

✩

Reinforcing of thin
and medium fabric

✩

Reinforcing of thick
fabric

✩

SMOCKING

J
BLIND
HEM
STITCH

Reinforcement of
skirts

✩

Reinforcement of
skirts with stretch
fabric

✩

DECORATIVE

✩

Buttonholes for
pajamas and shirts

—

✩

Decorative stitching
of thin to medium
stretch fabric

✩

Buttonholes for
stretch fabric

—

✩

Fagoting, decorative
stitching

✩

BAR TACK

Reinforcement at
opening of pocket,
etc.

—

✩

Decorative stitching

✩

APPLIQUE

Appliques

✩

Decorative stitching

✩

Decorating collar of
blouse, edge of
handkerchief

✩

Decorative stitching

✩

BUTTONHOLE
STITCH

APPLIQUE

DECORATIVE
STITCHING

J
SCALLOP

106

Reverse sewing while the “REVERSE STITCH” button is pressed.
When the “REVERSE STITCH” button is pressed, the machine will sew three reinforcement stitches and stop.
Adjustable
Non-adjustable

Patterns
(Memory Card)

R .......
.......
✩ .......
— ......

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

✩

Sewing Chart

—

Error
Messages

Buttonholes for
blouses and shirts

Troubleshooting

Smocking,
decorative stitching

Maintenance

FAGOTING

Embroidering

✩

Utility Stitches

✩

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

R
General sewing,
gather, Pintuck, etc.

Setting Up

REINFORCEMENT
STITCH KEY
STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH
ADJUSTING KEY
STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH
ADJUSTING KEY

Contents

SEWING CHART

Contents

PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)
Utility stitches

Setting Up
Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

Character embroidering chart
Utility Stitches

Sizes: [L] 30mm (1-3/16”), [M] 15mm (9/16”),
[S] 7.5mm (1/4”),

Sizes: [L] 30mm (1-3/16”), [M] 15mm (9/16”),
[S] 10mm (0-3/8”),

Embroidering
Maintenance

Sizes: [L] 30mm (1-3/16”), [M] 15mm (9/16”),
[S] 9mm (0-3/8”),

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages

Frame pattern embroidering chart
Sizes can be enlarged or reduced.

Sewing Chart

Frames

Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

Stitch

Patterns
(Memory Card)

107

Contents

PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD)
ONE POINT MARK EMBROIDERY PATTERN

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......

405
900
005
704

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......

405
507
800
205

1 ...... 086

1 ...... 614

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......
5 ......
6 ......
7 ......

513
328
515
085
086
079
515

1 ...... 005
2 ...... 149

1 ...... 155
2 ...... 463

1 ...... 003
2 ...... 370

1 ...... 133
2 ...... 370

339
058
843
900

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......

513
001
208
058

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......
5 ......

001
800
515
058
900

1 ...... 085
2 ...... 323
3 ...... 058

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......

086
205
534
019

1 ...... 513
2 ...... 030
3 ...... 058

1 ...... 900

1 ...... 843
2 ...... 900
3 ...... 019

1 ...... 001
2 ...... 900

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......
5 ......
6 ......
7 ......
8 ......
9 ......
10 ....
11 ....

405
001
800
900
001
307
405
900
307
800
900

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......
5 ......

513
030
205
339
900

1 ...... 513
2 ...... 507

1 ...... 005
2 ...... 707

1 ...... 001
2 ...... 900

1 ...... 155
2 ...... 463

1 ...... 463
2 ...... 124

1 ...... 512
2 ...... 370

1 ...... 152
2 ...... 003

1 ...... 155
2 ...... 483

1 ...... 463
2 ...... 155

1 ...... 124
2 ...... 003

1 ...... 158
2 ...... 473

1 ...... 463
2 ...... 005
3 ...... 158

1 ...... 473
2 ...... 224
3 ...... 155

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......
5 ......

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......
5 ......
6 ......

1 ...... 331
2 ...... 003
3 ...... 463

1 ...... 444
2 ...... 133
3 ...... 370

1 ...... 444
2 ...... 370
3 ...... 003

1 ...... 485
2 ...... 158

003
370
604
331
463

354
444
370
003
122
331

Troubleshooting
Error
Messages

1 ...... 624

070
085
086
323

Maintenance

1 ...... 086
2 ...... 058
3 ...... 707

Embroidering

323
085
001
058

Utility Stitches

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......
4 ......

Basic Sewing
Machine
Operation

1 ...... 019
2 ...... 800
3 ...... 900

Setting Up

Sewing Chart
Patterns
(Programmed
in Machine)

108

Patterns
(Memory Card)

Patterns which are stored in the machine or memory cards are for home use
only. These patterns are not to be used for any activity other than home use.

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