Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8200 Qc Instruction Booklet 858G Cover(EN)

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Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to

electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the

electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁre, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near

children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or

mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and

foot controller free from 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 all controls to the off (“O”) position, 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 this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the

needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.

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

when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NAMES OF PARTS

Names of Parts ............................................................... 3

Standard Accessories .................................................... 4

Accessories Storage ...................................................... 5

Extension Table .............................................................. 5

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply ........................................ 6

Operating Instructions .................................................... 6

Machine Operating Buttons ............................................ 7

Controlling Sewing Speed .............................................. 8

Foot control .................................................................... 8

Function Keys ................................................................. 9

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ....................... 10

Knee Lifter .................................................................... 10

Adjusting the Foot Pressure ..........................................11

Dropping the Feed Dog .................................................11

Balancing Thread Tension ............................................ 12

Lockout Key .................................................................. 13

Changing the Presser Foot .......................................... 13

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .................... 14

Dual Feed Foot ......................................................... 14-15

Replacing the Needle Plate .......................................... 16

Changing Needles ........................................................ 17

Fabric and Needle Chart .............................................. 17

Winding the Bobbin ...................................................... 18

Winding the Bobbin ...................................................... 19

Inserting the Bobbin ..................................................... 20

Threading the Machine ................................................. 21

Built-in Needle Threader .............................................. 22

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread..................................... 23

Selecting the Patterns .................................................. 24

Customizing Machine Settings ................................ 25-27

TRADITIONAL SEWING

Straight Stitch .......................................................... 28-30

Sewing with the Dual Feed Device............................... 31

Dual Feed Balancing Dial ............................................. 31

Needle Plate for Straight Stitch .................................... 32

Lock-a-Matic Stitch ....................................................... 32

Locking Stitch ............................................................... 32

Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position ...................... 33

Triple Stretch Stitch ...................................................... 33

Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 33

Zipper Sewing .........................................................34-36

Rolled Hem ................................................................... 37

Gathering ...................................................................... 38

Pintucking ..................................................................... 38

Zigzag Stitch ................................................................. 39

Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch) ............................. 40

Overcasting Stitch ........................................................ 40

Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 41

Double Overcasting Stitch ............................................ 41

Blind Hemming ........................................................ 42-43

Shell Tuck ..................................................................... 44

Buttonholes .................................................................. 44

Square Buttonhole...................................................45-48

Using the Stabilizer Plate ............................................. 49

Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes ..................... 50

Keyhole Buttonhole ...................................................... 50

Stretch Buttonholes ...................................................... 50

Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 51

Welted Buttonhole ................................................... 52-53

Button Sewing .............................................................. 54

Darning .................................................................... 55-56

Tacking ......................................................................... 57

Eyelet ............................................................................ 58

Applique ....................................................................... 59

Fringing ......................................................................... 60

Drawn Work .............................................................60-61

Smocking ...................................................................... 61

Fagoting ........................................................................ 62

Scallop .......................................................................... 62

Patchwork Piecing ........................................................ 63

Patchwork ..................................................................... 63

Quilting ......................................................................... 64

Stippling ........................................................................ 65

Clasp Stitches .............................................................. 65

Free Motion Quilting (1) ...........................................65-66

Free Motion Quilting (2) ................................................ 66

Satin Stitches ............................................................... 67

Twin Needle Sewing ................................................ 68-69

PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION

Pattern Combination ..................................................... 70

Programming Auto-lock Stitch ...................................... 71

Programming Automatic Thread Cutting ...................... 72

Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image ..................... 73

Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning ...................... 74

Resuming a Pattern Combination from the Beginning . 74

Bridge Stitches ........................................................ 75-76

Monogramming ........................................................77-78

Editing a Pattern Combination ...................................... 79

Deleting and Inserting a Pattern ................................... 80

Duplicating a Pattern .................................................... 80

Uniform Stitch Adjustment ............................................ 81

Uniﬁed Needle Drop Position ....................................... 81

Individual Stitch Adjustment ......................................... 82

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ............................. 83

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area ............................................... 84

Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide ...................... 85

Problems and Warning Signals ...............................86-87

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 88

NAMES OF PARTS

Names of Parts

!0!1

!5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0

Thread take-up lever

Foot pressure dial

Reference chart

Top cover

Foot storage compartment

Bobbin thread cutter

Bobbin winder spindle

Hole for extra spool pin

Spool holder (large)

Spool pin

Thread tension dial

Face cover

Thread cutter

Extension table (accessory storage)

Needle plate release lever

Start/stop button

Reverse button

Auto-lock button

Needle up/down button

Thread cutter button

Speed control slider

Feed balancing dial

Knee lifter socket

Function keys

LCD screen

Needle clamp screw

Needle

Zigzag foot A

Needle plate

Hook cover release button

Hook cover plate

Buttonhole lever

Needle threader

Foot holder

Carrying handle

Presser foot lifter

Handwheel

Dual feed balancing dial

Drop feed lever

Power switch

Foot control jack

Machine socket

NOTE:

To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle

with your hand, and support the sewing machine with

the other hand.

NOTE:

Sewing machine design and speciﬁcations are subject

to change without prior notice.

Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

Rolled hem foot D

Zipper foot E

Satin stitch foot F

Open-toe satin stitch foot F2

Blind hemming foot G

Overcast foot M

1/4˝ seam foot O

Darning foot PD-H

Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S

Close-toe foot

Open-toe foot

Clear view foot

Automatic buttonhole foot R

Buttonhole stabilizer plate

Dual feed foot holder

Dual feed foot AD

Button sewing foot T

Quilting guide bar

Bobbin (5 pcs.) (1 set on the machine)

Spool holder (large, set on the machine)

Spool holder (small)

Spool supporter

Felt cusion

Extra spool pin

Needle set

Screwdriver

Lint brush

Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

Knee lifter

Needle plate for straight stitch

Touch panel stylus

Power cable

Foot control

Instructional video DVD

Instruction book

Standard Accessories

q w e r t

y u i o !0

!2 !3

!4 !5

@1 @2 @3 @4 @5

@6 @7 @8 @9

#0 #1 #2

#4 #5

Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing area

and can be removed for free-arm sewing.

q Extension table

w Free-arm

To detach:

Draw the table out to the left.

To attach:

Slide the table on the base and push the table to the

right.

Free-arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves,

waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.

It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or

elbows.

w Free-arm

Accessories Storage

The accessories can be conveniently stored in the foot

storage compartment under the top cover and in the

extension table.

Under top cover:

q Zigzag foot A

w Overcast foot M

e Zipper foot E

r Satin stitch foot F

t Blind hemming foot G

y Foot holder

u Touch panel stylus

i Clear view foot

o Open-toe foot

!0 Close-toe foot

!1 Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S

In extension table:

q Buttonhole stabilizer plate

w Automatic buttonhole foot R

e Needle plate

r Bobbin

t Presser foot

Other accessories can be also stored in the

compartment.

Connecting the Power Supply

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord

into the machine socket e.

c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,

and turn the power switch q on.

q Power switch

w Machine plug

e Machine socket

r Power supply plug

t Wall outlet

If you wish to use the foot control, insert the pin connector

into the jack on the machine.

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

x Insert the pin connector w into the jack e on the

machine.

c Insert the machine plug r of the power supply cord

into the machine socket t.

v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,

and turn the power switch on.

The foot control sign i will be displayed when the foot

control is connected to the machine.

q Power switch

w Pin connector

e Jack

r Machine plug

t Machine socket

y Power supply plug

u Wall outlet

i Foot control sign

NOTE:

The start/stop button does not work when the foot

control is connected.

GETTING READY TO SEW

NOTES:

Make sure to use the power supply cable that came

with the machine.

If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds

before turning it on again.

WARNING:

While in operation, always keep your eyes on the

sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such

as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.

Always turn off the power switch and unplug the

machine from the power supply:

- when leaving the machine unattended.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine.

Do not place anything on the foot control.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of

the switch.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

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 it 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.

Machine Operating Buttons

q Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

The machine starts running slowly for the ﬁrst few

stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control

slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is

pressed.

The button will turn red when the machine is running, and

green when it has been stopped.

Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow

down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when

the button is released.

NOTES:

•Thestart/stopbuttoncannotbeusedwhenthefoot

control is connected to the machine.

•Themachinewillnotrunandthepresserfootmark

y will blink if you start the presser foot in the up

position. Lower the presser foot and press the start/

stop button.

•Youcanselectthedesiredstart-upspeedfrom

slow, medium or high (refer to page 26).

w Reverse button

When sewing stitch pattern 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 1S, 4S (mode 1),

01, 04, 08, 09, 10 (mode 2) or 01, 02, 03, 46, 47 (mode

3), the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse

button is pressed.

If stitch pattern 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 1S, 4S (mode 1), 01, 04,

08, 09, 10 (mode 2) or 01, 02, 03, 46, 47 (mode 3), has

been selected and the foot control is not connected,

the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the

reverse button is pressed.

If you press the reverse button when sewing any other

patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking

stitches and automatically stop.

e Auto-lock button

When sewing stitch pattern 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 1S, 4S (mode 1),

01, 04, 08, 09, 10 (mode 2) or 01, 02, 03, 46, 47 (mode

3), the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and

automatically stop when the auto-lock button is pressed.

When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to

the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and

stop automatically.

The machine will trim the threads automatically after

locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting option is

turned on.

r Needle up/down button

Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.

The machine will stop with the needle in down position.

However, you can change the needle stop position in the

setting mode (refer to page 26).

t Thread cutter button

Press this button when you ﬁnish sewing to trim the

threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming

the threads (refer to page 29).

tNOTE:

Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is

#30 or thicker (refer to page 29).

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

Youcanlimitthemaximumsewingspeedwiththespeed

control slider according to your sewing needs.

To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the

right.

To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.

Foot control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.

The harder you press the foot control, the faster the

machine runs.

NOTE:

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the

speed control slider when the foot control is fully

depressed.

Operating Instructions:

FootcontrolmodelYC-485EC-1isforusewiththis

sewing machine.

Function Keys

q LCD screen

The LCD screen shows the following information when the

machine is turned on:

w Stitch pattern

e Mode

r Stitch pattern number

t Recommended type of presser foot

y Stitch width

u Stitch length

i Cursor key (refer to pages 79, 80)

Press “ ” or “ ” to move the cursor to check or edit

the pattern combination.

o Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 30, 39, 49)

Press this key to alter the stitch width.

!0 Stitch length adjusting key (refer to pages 30, 39, 49)

Press this key to alter the stitch length.

!1 Mode key (refer to page 25)

Press the mode key to select the mode.

When the power is turned on, the direct pattern selection

(mode 1) is set automatically.

!2 Number keys (refer to page 24)

•Directpatternselection

Youcanselectthestitchpatternsfrom0to9directlyin

mode 1 (direct pattern selection mode).

•Numericpatternselection

Enter a 2-digit pattern number to select the desired stitch

pattern in modes 2 to 6.

!3 Twin needle key (refer to page 69)

Press this key when sewing with a twin needle.

!4 Mirror image key (refer to pages 73)

Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected

pattern.

!5 Memory key (refer to pages 70)

Press this key to register programmed pattern

combinations.

Stitch patterns in mode 2 to 6 can be

Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized.

!6 Clear key (refer to pages 26, 80)

Press the clear key to clear the memorized stitch pattern.

Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to delete

the whole pattern combination.

!7 Set key (refer to page 25)

Press this key to enter the setting mode for customizing

the machine settings.

!8 Elongation key (refer to page 67)

Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns.

!9 Startover key (refer to page 74)

Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the

beginning.

@0 Lockout key (refer to page 13)

Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the

machine, replacing the accessories etc.

To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys are

deactivated.

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

io!0

!7 !8 !9 @0

r t

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

q Presser foot lifter

You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up

position. This allows for changing the needle plate, and

also helps you to place thick layers of fabrics under the

foot.

w Extra lifted position

NOTE:

Do not turn the hand wheel of press the up/down

needle button when the presser foot is in the extra

lifted position.

Knee Lifter

The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing

patchwork, quilting etc, since it allows you to handle the

fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.

Attaching the knee lifter

Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the

knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.

q Knee lifter

w Rib

e Knee lifter socket

Adjusting the knee lifter

The angle of the knee lifter can be adjusted to ﬁt you.

Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to

adjust the angle of the knee lifter.

Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.

r Setscrew

t Angle bar

Using the knee lifter

Push the knee lifter with your knee to easily move the

presser foot up and down.

You can control how high the foot rises by the amount of

knee pressure you exert.

NOTE:

Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching, otherwise

the fabric will not be fed smoothly.

Adjusting the Foot Pressure

The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure

dial located under the top cover.

The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7.

For ordinary sewing, set 5 at the setting mark.

q Foot pressure dial

w Setting mark

Reduce the pressure when sewing ﬁne synthetics and

stretch fabrics.

To reduce the pressure, set the dial at a lower number.

Increase the pressure when sewing heavy weight fabrics.

To increase the pressure, set the dial at a higher number.

Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered for basting, sewing on

buttons, free motion quilting etc.

Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed

dog.

q Drop feed lever

w Feed dog

Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed

dog, it will return to the up position when you start the

machine.

NOTE:

If you start the machine with the feed dog lowered, a

message will appear on the LCD screen.

The machine will not run with the feed dog lowered

when pattern number 19 to 25, and 27 to 29 in mode

2 or stitch patterns in modes 4, 5 and 6 is selected.

For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO,

which covers a wide range of sewing conditions.

q Thread tension dial

Balancing Thread Tension

Auto-thread tension

Manual thread tension adjustment

YoushouldadjustthetensionmanuallyiftheLCDscreen

shows a tension setting other than AUTO.

Youmayalsoneedtoadjusttensionmanuallydepending

on the sewing conditions such as the type of fabric and

number of layers.

If the needle thread is too tight, the bobbin thread

appears on the right side of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric

w Right side of fabric

e Needle thread

r Bobbin thread

Turn the thread tension dial to a lower number to

decrease the thread tension.

Balanced thread tension

For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin

threads will join at the middle of the fabrics.

For zigzag stitch sewing, the needle thread will appear

slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric

w Right side of fabric

e Needle thread

r Bobbin thread

NOTE:

Manual thread tension adjustment may be required

when the stitch width is set more than “7.0” (see

below).

If the needle thread is too loose, the needle thread loops

on the underside of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric

w Right side of fabric

e Needle thread

r Bobbin thread

Turn the thread tension dial to a higher number to

increase the thread tension.

Changing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout

the machine or turn the power switch off before

replacing the presser foot.

Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the

presser foot lifter.

Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder.

The presser foot will drop off.

q Lever

w Presser foot

Lockout Key

Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the

machine, replacing the accessories etc.

To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys are

deactivated.

Attaching the presser foot

Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just

under the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.

Each foot is marked with an identiﬁcation letter.

e Groove

r Pin

t Identiﬁcation letter

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

Attaching the foot holder

Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.

Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

q Presser bar

w Foot holder

e Setscrew

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout

the machine or turn the power switch off before

replacing the presser foot.

Removing the foot holder

Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew.

Remove the foot holder.

Dual Feed Foot

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout

the machine or turn the power switch off before

replacing the presser foot.

z Raise the needle to its highest position.

Raise the presser foot lifter.

q Presser foot lifter

w Needle

x Loosen the setscrew.

Remove the foot holder.

e Foot holder

r Setscrew

c Attach the dual feed foot holder to the presser bar.

Tighten the setscrew lightly with your ﬁnger.

t Dual feed link

y Dual feed foot holder

u Upper feed drive

i Dual feed foot

v Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed

drive.

b Lower the presser foot lifter. Lower the needle to the

lowest position by turning the handwheel.

n Tighten the setscrew securely with the screwdriver.

Replacing the dual feed foot

Pull the foot toward you to remove it.

Insert the pins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder

and gently push the foot until it snaps into place.

q Pin

w Slit

Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing ﬁne

fabrics or sewing with the dual feed foot.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout

the machine or turn the power switch off before

replacing the needle plate.

z Turn the handwheel and raise the needle to the

highest position.

Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.

q Presser foot lifter

w Needle

x Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.

Push down the needle plate release lever and the

needle plate will snap off.

e Needle plate release lever

r Needle plate

c Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.

Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.

v Push down on the needle plate mark until the needle

plate locks in place.

Turn the power switch on or press the lockout key to

unlock.

Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the

needle does not hit the needle plate.

t Needle plate mark

CAUTION:

Never press the needle plate release lever while

running the machine.

Changing Needles

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout

the machine or turn the power switch off before

changing the needle.

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button

and lower the presser foot.

Turn the power switch off.

Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle

from the clamp.

q Needle clamp screw

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the ﬂat

side of the needle to the rear.

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it

up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp

screw ﬁrmly with a screwdriver.

w Flat side

e Stopper pin

To check needle straightness, place the ﬂat side of the

needle onto something ﬂat (a needle plate, glass etc.)

The gap between the needle and the ﬂat surface should

be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle.

r Gap

Fine

Medium

Silk #80-100

Cotton #80-100

Synthetic #80-100

Heavy weight

Denim

Tweed

Coating

Quilting

Lawn

Georgette

Tricot

Sheeting

Jersey

Wool

Knit

#9/65-11/75

Blue tip needle

Thread Needle

Silk #50

Cotton #50-80

Synthetic #50-80

#11/75-14/90

Red tip needle

Silk #30-50

Cotton #40-50

Synthetic #40-50

#14/90-16/100

Purple tip needle

Fabric and Needle Chart

•Forgeneralsewing,useneedlesize

#11/75 or #14/90.

•Finethreadsandneedlesshouldbeused

for sewing ﬁne fabrics.

•Ingeneral,usethesamethreadforboth

needle and bobbin.

•Useabluetipneedleforsewingnefabrics,

stretch fabrics and buttonholes to prevent

skipped stitches.

•Useapurpletipneedleforsewingthick

fabrics,

denims, quilt layers and across the hem to

prevent skipped stitches.

•Useastabilizerorinterfacetostretchorne

fabrics to prevent seam puckering.

•Alwaystestthethreadandneedlesizeona

small piece of the same fabric you will use

for actual sewing.

Fabric

NOTE:

1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip

needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are

included in the needle case.

Setting the spool of thread

Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the

spool pin.

Attach the large spool holder, and press it ﬁrmly against

the spool of thread.

q Large spool holder

NOTE:

Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small

spools of thread.

w Small spool holder

Winding the Bobbin

Removing the Bobbin

Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and

remove the hook cover plate.

q Hook cover release button

w Hook cover plate

Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

e Bobbin

NOTE:

Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook

(marked with “J” r). Using other bobbins, such as

pre-wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching

problems and/ or damage to the bobbin holder.

Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin

without unthreading the machine while working on a

sewing project.

Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and

then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin.

Place the felt cushion on the spool pin and place a spool

of thread on it as shown.

e Extra spool pin

r Spool supporter

t Hole for extra spool pin

y Felt cushion

NOTE:

The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle

sewing.

c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from

the inside to the outside.

Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin mark appears

on the LCD screen.

r Hole

t Bobbin mark

v Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and start

the machine.

Stop the machine when the bobbin has wound several

layers, and cut the thread close to the hole in the

bobbin.

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at the fastest position.

b Start the machine again.

Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and

stops spinning.

Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original

position.

Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the thread

cutter.

y Thread cutter

NOTE:

For safety purposes, the machine will automatically

stop approximately 90 seconds after starting bobbin

winding.

Winding the Bobbin

zz Pull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

q Guide slot

x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the

thread guide.

Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around

under the guide plate.

Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with

both hands.

w Thread guide

e Guide plate

c v

Inserting the Bobbin

z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise.

x Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin

holder.

q Front notch

c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the

tension spring blades.

w Tension spring blades

v Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread

slips into the side notch.

e Side notch

b b Pull out about 10 cm (4˝) of thread to the rear.

Reattach the hook cover plate.

r Hook cover plate

NOTE:

The threading chart is shown on the hook cover plate

for your reference.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout

the machine or turn the power switch off before

threading the machine.

Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.

Turn the power switch on.

Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever

to the highest position.

Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.

Pass the thread in the order from z to m.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout

the machine or turn the power switch off before

threading the machine.

b n m

z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

q Guide slot

x Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread

around the corner of the guide.

Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right

channel until the thread snaps.

w Corner of the guide

e Right channel

c Draw the thread down along the right channel and

around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the

thread up along the left channel.

e Right channel

r Thread guide plate

t Left channel

v While holding the thread at the spool, ﬁrmly draw the

thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw

the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up

lever.

y Eye of the take-up lever

b Then pull the thread down along the left channel and

through the lower thread guide.

u Lower thread guide

n Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

on the left.

i Needle bar thread guide

m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).

Built-in Needle Threader

NOTES:

•Theneedlethreadercanbeusedwitha#11to#16

needle.

Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

•Theneedlethreadercannotbeusedwiththetwin

needle.

z Turn the power switch ON.

Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.

Press the lockout key to lock the machine.

Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

The threader hook comes out through the needle eye

from behind.

q Needle up/down button

w Threader knob

e Threader hook

x Draw the thread from left to right, under the left guide,

threader hook and right guide.

Draw the thread around the right guide toward you.

r Left guide

t Right guide

c Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is

pulled up through the needle eye.

y Threader loop

v Remove the thread end through the needle eye to the

rear.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with the twin

needle.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout

the machine or turn the power switch off before using

the built-in needle threader.

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread

z Raise the presser foot lifter.

Hold the needle thread with your ﬁnger.

q Needle thread

x Press the needle up/down button twice to draw up the

bobbin thread.

w Needle up/down button

c Pull the needle thread to bring up the loop of bobbin

thread.

e Loop of bobbin thread

v Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) and draw them to the rear

under the presser foot.

Selecting the Patterns

Mode 1

Youcanselectthefollowingstitchpatternsdirectlyby

pressing the pattern keys.

q Pattern keys (Number keys)

Example: To select stitch pattern 4 in mode 1

When the power switch is turned on, the direct stitch

pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically.

Press the pattern key 4 to select the stitch pattern 4.

Now pattern 4 (mode 1) is selected.

Mode 2 – 6

To select stitch patterns in modes 2–6, ﬁrst press the

mode key w to select your desired mode. Each time

you press the mode key, the mode number e indicated

on the left side of the screen will change, and the mode

changes as follows,

Mode 1: Direct pattern selection

Mode 2: Utility stitch pattern selection

Mode 3: Decorative stitch pattern selection

Mode 4: Number and letter selection

Mode 5: European accented letter selection

Mode 6: 9 mm monogram selection

Example: To select stitch pattern 53 in mode 3

z Turn the power switch on. Press the mode key twice

to select mode 3.

x Press the number keys on the touch panel. First press

key 5 and then press key 3.

c Now pattern 53 in mode 3 is selected.

Buzzer sound setting

The buzzer sound can be turned on or off using the

buzzer sound setting. The default buzzer sound setting is

“ON”.

Enter the setting mode.

To turn off the buzzer sound, press the cursor key “ ”

and the “oF” mark will blink.

To turn on the buzzer sound, press the cursor key “ ”

and the “on” mark will blink.

Customizing Machine Settings

Youcancustomizethemachinesettingstoyour

preference.

Press the set key q and LCD screen will show the setting

mode.

Press the mode key w to select the desired setting.

In this mode, you can set the following machine functions.

e Buzzer sound setting

r Needle stop position setting

t Start up speed setting

y Resetting all to default

u Key position calibration

To exit the setting mode, press the set key q.

Needle stop position setting

The machine always stops with the needle in the down

position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty

stitches, monograms, etc. However you can select the

needle stop position to up or down.

Enter the setting mode. Press the mode key to enter the

needle stop position setting.

The default needle stop position setting is down position

“dn”.

To change the needle stop position, press the cursor

key “ ” and the “UP” mark will blink.

Start-up speed setting

The machine will start running slowly and the sewing

speed will gradually increase to maximum when pressing

the start/stop button.

Youcanselectthedesiredstart-upspeedfrom1(slow)q,

2 (medium) w or 3 (high) e.

Enter the setting mode. Press the mode key twice to

enter the start-up speed setting.

The default start-up speed setting is “1” (slow). To change

the start-up speed, press the cursor key “ ” or

“ ”, and the selected speed number will blink.

Resetting all to default

The following customized settings can be reset to the

original settings (factory settings).

•Buzzersound

•Needlestopposition

•Startupspeedsetting

Enter the setting mode. Press the mode key 3 times to

enter the Resetting all to default mode.

Press and hold the clear key until the machine beeps to

reset the machine to the factory default setting.

m “t5” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press u on the

touch panel.

Key position calibration

If the function keys seem out of alignment, calibrate the

key position as follows.

z Enter the setting mode. Press the mode key 4 times to

enter the key position calibration.

x Press the start/stop button q.

c The key position adjustment screen appears and

“t1” is shown on the right side of the screen. With the

touch panel stylus w, press e on the touch panel of

your machine.

v “t2” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press r on the

touch panel.

b “t3” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press t on the

touch panel.

n “t4” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press y on the

touch panel.

z x

, The screen will be back to the key position adjustment

screen. Press the set key to apply the adjustment.

r ty

(t1)

(t2) (t3)(t4)

(t5)

TRADITIONAL SEWING

Straight Stitch

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 1, 1S

MODE 2: 01

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or

Dual feed foot AD

r Foot pressure: 5

Starting to sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric edge next

to a seam guide on the needle plate. Lower the needle at

the point where you wish to start.

Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear.

Lower the presser foot.

NOTE:

Pull the needle and bobbin threads to the left when

using satin stitch foot F or automatic buttonhole foot R.

Depress the foot control or press the start/stop button to

start sewing.

Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the

fabric feed naturally.

Securing seams

For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse

button and sew several reverse stitches.

The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and

hold the reverse button.

q Reverse button

Press the reverse button once when sewing the

lock-a-matic stitch (pattern 2) or locking stitch (pattern

3) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop

automatically.

Sewing from the edge of thick fabric

The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the

horizontal position.

This is helpful when you start sewing from extreme edge

of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you

wish to start sewing.

Lower the foot while pushing the black button in. The foot

is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.

q Thick fabrics

w Black button

Changing sewing direction

Stop the machine.

Raise the presser foot.

Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing

direction as desired.

Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new

direction.

Needle plate guides

The seam guides are marked on the needle plate, free

arm and hook cover.

The seam guides for 1/4˝, 3/8˝ and 5/8˝ are also marked

on the front of the needle plate.

q Seam guides on the front of the needle plate

The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance

from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.

w Center Needle Position

The cornering guides are very useful when turning a

square corner.

e Cornering guide

The angle scales on the needle plate are useful for

patchwork piecing.

r Angle scales

Cornering guide

To maintain a 5/8˝ seam allowance after turning a square

corner, use the cornering guide on the needle plate.

Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the

cornering guide lines.

Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric 90 degrees.

Lower the presser foot, and begin stitching in the new

direction.

q Cornering guide

w Fabric edge

Cutting threads

To cut the threads after ﬁnishing sewing, press the thread

cutter button. The needle bar will automatically go up

after trimming the threads.

q Thread cutter button

NOTES:

The thread cutter button does not function when the

presser foot is up.

Use the thread cutter on the face cover to cut

specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter

does not work well.

To use the thread cutter on the face cover, remove the

fabric and draw it to the back.

Pull the threads up and slip them between the thread

cutter and face cover from behind.

Pull the threads toward you to cut.

w Thread cutter

5/8˝

Adjusting the stitch length

The stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch

length adjusting key.

The stitch length indication will change as the key is

pressed.

Press the “ ” sign on the key to increase the stitch

length.

Press the “ ” sign on the key to decrease the stitch

length.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to

move the needle bar to the right.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to

move the needle bar to the left.

Adjusting the needle drop position

The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be

altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting key.

4.5 9.00.0

The needle drop position can be adjusted for following

straight stitch patterns:

5.001.00 2.40

Mode 1:

Mode 2:

Mode 3:

Dual Feed Balancing Dial

The dual feed balancing dial should be set at “0”.

However, you may need to adjust the dual feed balance

with this dial since the effect of the dual feed varies

depending on the type of fabric.

Test sew on scrap piece of the fabric you intended to sew

to check the feed balance.

(A): If the lower layer puckers, turn the dual feed

balancing dial toward “+”.

(B): If the upper layer puckers, turn the dual feed

balancing dial toward “–”.

q Dual feed balancing dial

w Upper layer

e Lower layer

Set the feed balancing dial to “0” after the dual feed

sewing.

NOTE:

Reducing the foot pressure will also improve the feed

balance.

Sewing with the Dual Feed Device

The following stitch patterns can be sewn with the dual

feed device.

Mode 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 1S, 2S, 3S, 4S

Mode 2: 01, 02, 03, 04

Mode 3: 01, 02, 03, 04

The dual feed device is extremely effective for sewing

with hard to feed material such as vinyl or leather. It also

eliminates layer slippage.

NOTE:

See page 14–15 for how to attach the dual feed foot

and to engage the dual feed device.

Sewing

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric edge next

to a seam guide on the needle plate. Lower the needle at

the point where you wish to start.

Pull the needle and bobbin thread toward the rear.

Lower the presser foot.

Start sewing at medium speed. Gently guide the fabric

along the seam guide letting the fabric feed naturally.

When seaming plaid fabrics, match the plaids of the upper

and lower layers and pin them together.

(A)

(B)

Mode 1

Mode 2 Mode 3

Lock-a-Matic Stitch

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 2, 2S

MODE 2: 02

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or

Dual feed foot AD

r Foot pressure: 5

Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a

seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the

seam, press the reverse button q once. The machine

will sew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, and

then stop sewing automatically.

q Reverse button

This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch

is needed. Lower the needle close to the front edge of the

fabric.

The machine will sew several locking stitches in place

and continue sewing forward. When you press the

reverse button q at the end of the seam, the machine will

sew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewing

automatically.

q Reverse button

Locking Stitch

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 3, 3S

MODE 2: 03

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or

Dual feed foot AD

r Foot pressure: 5

Needle Plate for Straight Stitch

The stitch patterns 1, 2, 3, 4 (mode 1) can be sewn with

the needle plate for straight stitch.

Replace the needle plate with the needle plate for straight

stitch (refer to page 16).

“S” mark will appear at the end of the pattern number

when the needle plate for straight stitch is attached.

q Needle plate for straight stitch

w S mark

Mode 1:

Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.

Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 4, 4S

MODE 2: 04

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or

Dual feed foot AD

r Foot pressure: 5

Triple Stretch Stitch

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 5

MODE 2: 05

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

r Foot pressure: 5

This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas

where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure

comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as

crotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructing

items such as backpacks for extra strength.

Knit Stitch

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 06 or 07

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

r Foot pressure: 4

This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate

puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while

permitting the seam to be pressed completely open ﬂat.

Use this stitch when seaming thin fabrics such as tricot

and ﬁne jersey.

Stitch pattern 07 (mode 2) is a stretch stitch in the left

needle position.

Fabric preparation

Add 1 cm (3/8“) to the zipper size. This is the overall

opening size.

q Right sides of the fabric

w 1 cm (3/8“)

e Opening size

r Zipper size

t End of the zipper opening

Zipper Sewing

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 1

MODE 2: 01

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zipper foot E

Zigzag foot A

r Foot pressure: 5

e r

Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the

end of the opening with a 2 cm (5/8˝) seam allowance.

Reverse stitch to lock the seams.

Manually increase the stitch length to 5.0 and baste the

zipper opening with the thread tension loosened to 1-3.

t End of the zipper opening

y 2 cm (5/8“) seam allowance

u Basting

i Reverse stitches

o Seam stitches

NOTE:

The needle drop position should be adjusted when

sewing with the zipper foot E.

x Attach the zipper foot.

Adjust the stitch width to 7.5–8.5.

Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper

opening so that the needle pierces the fabric next to

the fold and the zipper tape.

Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along

the side edge of the foot.

Sewing

z Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right

seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝)

margin. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin

in place.

Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the

original setting.

q 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) margin

w Zipper teeth

e Fold

r End of the zipper opening

t Opening size

c Sew through all layers next to the fold.

Stop 5 cm (2˝) before zipper foot E reaches the slider

on the zipper tape.

Lower the needle slightly into the fabric.

Raise the foot and open the zipper to clear the slider.

Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.

y Slider

u 5 cm (2˝)

CAUTION:

Be sure that the needle do not strike the presser foot

or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached and

stitch width is adjusted.

v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open ﬂat with

the right side facing up.

Attach the Zigzag foot A.

Adjust the stitch length to 5.0, stitch width to 4.5 (default

value) and thread tension dial to 1.

Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.

i Basting

o Zipper tape

b Attach the zipper foot E.

Adjust the stitch length to default value, stitch width to

0.5–1.5, thread tension dial to “AUTO”.

Backstitch across the end of the opening 0.7-1 cm

(3/8˝) and turn the fabric 90 degrees.

!0 0.7-1 cm (3/8˝)

n Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding

the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot.

Stop about 5 cm (2˝) from the top of the zipper.

Unfasten the basting stitches.

Lower the needle into the fabric, raise the foot, and

open the zipper.

!1 5 cm (2˝)

!2 Basting stitches

m Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam,

making sure the fold is even.

Remove the basting threads after seaming.

!1 !2

b n

CAUTION:

Be sure that the needle do not strike the presser foot

or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached and

stitch width is adjusted.

Rolled Hem

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 1

MODE 2: 01

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D

r Foot pressure: 5

Sewing

Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 - 3/8˝) in

length and 0.3 cm (1/8˝) in width.

q 6 cm (2 - 3/8˝)

w 0.3 cm (1/8˝)

Place the fabric aligning the edge of the hem with the

guide on the foot.

Lower the foot and sew 1-2 cm (1/2˝-1˝) while pulling

both thread to the back.

e Threads

Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric.

Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the

fabric into the curl of the foot.

Lower the foot, and then sew by lifting up the edge of

the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.

r Curl of the foot

NOTE:

Trim the corner 0.6 cm (1/4˝) to reduce bulk.

t 0.6 cm (1/4˝)

0.6 cm

Gathering

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 1

MODE 2: 01

w Thread tension: 1

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

r Foot pressure: 5

Pintucking

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 4

MODE 2: 04

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Blind hem foot G

r Foot pressure: 5

Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together.

Place the folded fabric under the blind hem foot.

Align the edge of the fold with the guide on the foot, and

lower the foot.

Sew while guiding the edge of the fold along the guide.

Open the fabric and press the tuck to one side.

Loosen the thread tension to “1” and increase the stitch

length to 5.0.

Sew two rows of straight stitches 0.6 cm (1/4˝) apart.

Knot the threads at the beginning.

Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric.

Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers

evenly.

0.6 cm

NOTE:

Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm (4˝) thread

tail to the back before starting to sew.

Use the thread cutter on the face plate.

Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including

overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics.

A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.

Adjusting the stitch length

The stitch length of the zigzag stitches can be altered by

pressing the stitch length adjusting key.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to

increase the stitch length.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to

decrease the stitch length.

q Stitch length

Zigzag Stitch

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 6, 7

MODE 2: 08, 09

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

r Foot pressure: 5

Adjusting the stitch width

The stitch width of the zigzag stitches can be altered by

pressing the stitch width adjusting key.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to

increase the stitch width.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to

decrease the stitch width.

q Stitch width

(A): The pattern number 6 (mode 1) or 08 (mode 2) has

a ﬁxed center needle drop position. The stitch width

changes symmetrically.

(B): The pattern number 7 (mode 1) or 09 (mode 2) has a

ﬁxed right needle drop position. When you change

the stitch width, the left needle drop position will

change.

w Fixed right needle position

(A) (B)

Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch)

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 10

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

r Foot pressure: 5

This stitch is used to ﬁnish a raw edge of synthetics and

other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.

Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam

allowance.

After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the

stitches.

Overcasting Stitch

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 11

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Overcast foot M

r Foot pressure: 5

This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and

overcast edges of fabrics.

Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams ﬂat.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and

then sew.

q Edge of fabric

w Guide

NOTE:

The stitch width cannot be changed.

Knit Stitch

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 12

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Overcast foot M

r Foot pressure: 4

This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics

as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the

greatest amount of elasticity and strength.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and

then sew.

q Edge of fabric

w Guide

NOTE:

The stitch width cannot be changed.

Double Overcasting Stitch

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 13

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Overcast foot M

r Foot pressure: 5

This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray

extensively such as linens and gabardines.

Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn

over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and

then sew.

q Edge of fabric

w Guide

NOTE:

The stitch width cannot be changed.

Select pattern 14 for woven fabrics or pattern 15 for

elastic fabrics.

Folding the fabric

Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown.

q Heavy fabric

w Fine to medium fabric

e 0.4 – 0.7 cm (3/16˝–1/4˝)

r Overcasting

t Wrong side of fabric

Sewing

Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of

the guide on the foot.

Lower the presser foot.

Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stitch

width adjusting key so that the needle just pierces the

folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over to

the left side.

Sew guiding the fold along the guide.

y Guide on the foot

u Fold

Open the fabric with the right side up.

The stitches on the right side of the fabric will be almost

invisible.

i Right side of fabric

Blind Hemming

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 14, 15

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G

r Foot pressure: 5

q w

e e

Changing the needle drop position

Press the stitch width adjusting key.

The LCD screen shows the distance between the left

needle position and the guide in millimeters r.

→ ←

Press the “ ” sign to move the needle to the right.

Press the “ ” sign to move the needle to the left.

q Left needle drop position

w Right needle drop position

e Guide on foot

r Distance between the left needle position and the

guide

NOTE:

The stitch width of patterns 14 (mode 2) and 15 (mode

2) cannot be changed, but the needle drop position

will move.

Making the straight stitches in pattern number 14

longer

Program a combination of patterns 14 (mode 2) and

pattern 48 (mode 3).

Two straight stitches will be added to the blind hem stitch

when combining with pattern 48 (mode 3) q (Refer to

page 75).

Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the

fabric as shown and stitch on the fold.

Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create

ashellededge.Youmayneedtoincreasetheneedle

thread tension.

q Folded edge

w Right needle drop position

If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least

1.5 cm (5/8˝) apart.

Youcanalsosewshellstitchesonknitsorsoftsilky

woven fabrics in any direction.

Shell Tuck

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 16

w Thread tension: 6−8

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 5

Buttonholes

Variety of buttonholes

19 Square buttonhole

This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to

heavy weight fabrics.

The buttonhole size is automatically determined by

placing a button in the foot.

20 Round end buttonhole

This buttonhole is used on ﬁne to medium weight fabrics

especially for blouses and children’s clothes.

21 Fine fabric buttonhole

This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on

ﬁne, delicate fabrics such as ﬁne silk.

22 Keyhole buttonholes

The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to

heavy weight fabrics. It is also suitable for larger and

thicker buttons.

23-24 Stretch buttonholes

This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics. It can

also be used as a decorative buttonhole.

25 Welted buttonhole

This is a template pattern for the hand sewn welted

(bound) buttonhole.

NOTE:

Sewing procedure of patterns 20-25 is the same as

pattern number 19.

Square Buttonhole

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 19

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R

r Foot pressure: 5

The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a

button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R.

The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 1 cm

(3/8˝) to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter.

When selecting the buttonholes, the LCD screen advise

you to lower the buttonhole lever.

NOTES:

It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size

to match certain heavy or speciﬁc fabrics and threads.

Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric

to check your settings.

The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for

ordinary buttons.

Apply an interfacing to stretch or ﬁne fabrics.

Sewing

z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.

Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the

pin into the groove of the foot holder.

  Youmayliftthepresserfootliftertotheextralifted

position when placing the automatic buttonhole foot

under the foot holder.

q Groove

w Pin

x Pull the button holder to the back, and place the

button in it. Push it together tightly on the button.

e Button holder

c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.

y Buttonhole lever

NOTES:

Check the length of the test buttonhole, and adjust the

buttonhole length if necessary by turning the adjusting

screw on the buttonhole foot.

To increase the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting

screw to move the marker toward “L”.

To decrease the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting

screw to move the marker toward “S”.

r Adjusting screw

t Marker

v Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric and place

it under the buttonhole foot. Lower the needle at the

starting point by turning the hand wheel.

u Starting point

NOTE:

Make sure there is no gap between the slider and

front stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be out of

position or there will be a sewing gap.

i No gap

o Starting point

!0 Sewing gap

o o o

!0!0

b Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to

the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the thread

and continue sewing.

n The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence

shown. When the buttonhole is ﬁnished, the machine

will stop automatically with the needle in the up

position.

Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric.

NOTE:

If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole

lever, the LCD screen will show a warning and

the machine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the

buttonhole lever down and start sewing.

m After you ﬁnish buttonhole sewing, push the

buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.

, Place a pin just below the bartack at each end to

prevent accidentally cutting the threads. Cut the

opening with the seam ripper. Use an eyelet puncher

to open a keyhole buttonhole.

NOTE:

To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another

layer of buttonhole over the previous one.

After the buttonhole is ﬁnished, simply press the start/

stop button again.

Do not raise the foot or reselect the pattern.

The machine will sew another buttonhole over the

previous one.

Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density

The buttonhole stitch density can be adjusted by pressing

the stitch length adjusting key.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to

make the buttonhole stitch less dense.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to

make the buttonhole stitch denser.

q Stitch length adjusting key

w Denser buttonhole

e Less dense buttonhole

Manual settings

The buttonhole width can be adjusted by pressing the

stitch width adjusting key.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to

increase the buttonhole width.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to

decrease the buttonhole width.

q Stitch width adjusting key

w Narrower buttonhole

e Wider buttonhole

w e

NOTE:

The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 7.0.

NOTE:

The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.3 to 1.0.

Using the Stabilizer Plate

The stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is

helpful when sewing buttonholes over the hem of thick

fabrics.

z Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate q into the slot w

of the buttonhole foot.

q Stabilizer plate

w Slot

x Place the button on the button holder of the foot.

Attach the buttonhole foot to the machine.

Insert the fabric between buttonhole foot and stabilizer

plate. Press the needle up/down button twice and

remove the fabric to the left to draw both needle and

bobbin threads between the foot and stabilizer plate.

c Lower the needle into the starting point by turning the

hand wheel.

Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.

Start the machine.

NOTE:

The sewing procedure is exactly the same as that for

square buttonholes.

Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 20, 21

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R

r Foot pressure: 5

The sewing procedure is the same as the square

buttonhole (refer to pages 45-47).

The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown.

q Starting point

NOTE:

The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 5.5.

The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.3 to 1.0.

Keyhole Buttonhole

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 22

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R

r Foot pressure: 5

The sewing procedure is the same as the square

buttonhole (refer to pages 45-57).

The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown.

Use an eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole.

q Starting point

w Eyelet puncher

NOTE:

The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5.5 to 7.0.

The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.3 to 1.0.

Stretch Buttonholes

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 23, 24

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R

r Foot pressure: 5

The sewing procedure is the same as the square

buttonhole (refer to pages 45-57).

The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown.

q Starting point

NOTE:

The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 7.0.

The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.5 to 1.0 for

pattern 23 (mode 2) and 0.5 to 2.5 for pattern 24.

If the stitch balance of the left and right row is not

even, correct it by turning the feed balancing dial.

Corded Buttonhole

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 23

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R

r Foot pressure: 5

With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the ﬁller

cord on the spur at the front of the buttonhole foot.

Spur

Bring the ends of the cord to the rear under the buttonhole

foot clearing the front end.

Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends

between the ribs and metal plate.

Metal plate

To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure

as a square buttonhole.

Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole will

start and start sewing.

Remove the fabric from the machine.

Cut the ﬁller cord at both ends.

To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to page 47.

NOTE:

Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness

of ﬁller cord used.

A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch

of fabric to the buttonhole.

Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored

garments, but are not recommended for sheer or delicate

fabrics where the patch might show through or add bulk.

z Baste a patch to the garment fabric with the right

sides together.

q Wrong side of patch

w Right side of garment fabric

x Select pattern 25 (mode 2).

Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together.

Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the

patch out through the slit to the other side.

q Wrong side of patch

w Right side of garment fabric

e Right side of patch

c Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is

showing. Use an iron to press both corner ends until

they are squared off.

e Right side of patch

r Wrong side of garment fabric

v Fold back each side of the patch to form buttonhole

lips.

q Wrong side of patch

e Right side of patch

Welted Buttonhole

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 25

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R

r Foot pressure: 5

b Press both folds with an iron.

e Right side of patch

r Wrong side of garment fabric

n Baste both edges of the seam with a needle and

thread by hand.

w Right side of garment fabric

m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back

and forth beside the original seam to secure ﬂaps of

the patch.

r Wrong side of garment fabric

t Sew back and forth

⁄0

⁄1

⁄2

⁄3

, Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth

three times over the triangular end.

q Wrong side of patch

w Right side of garment fabric

r Wrong side of garment fabric

. The patch should be cut 1 to 1.5 cm (7/16˝ – 5/8˝)

away from the hole. The corners should be cut

rounded off as shown.

e Right side of patch

r Wrong side of garment fabric

⁄0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment

fabric. Mark the 4 corners with pins as shown.

y Facing

u Garment fabric

⁄1 Turn all the layers over and cut the buttonhole opening

on the facing in the same way as step x.

Four marker pins show you the corner points on the

facing. Fold back each ﬂap between the facing and

patch.

y Facing

u Garment fabric

⁄2 Stitch around the opening with a needle and thread as

shown.

y Facing

u Garment fabric

⁄3 The welted buttonhole is complete.

u Garment fabric

Button Sewing

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 26

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Button sewing foot T

r Foot pressure: 5

t Feed dog: Lowered

Attaching the button sewing foot T

Insert the rear pin on the foot into the rear groove of the

foot holder.

q Rear pin

w Rear groove

Gently lower the presser bar while holding the foot with

your ﬁngers.

Sewing

Lower the feed dog.

Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the

left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your

hand.

Lower the foot to hold the button in place, aligning the

direction of the button.

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the

needle bar swings to the right.

Press the stitch width adjusting key so the needle enters

into the right hole of the button.

Start sewing and continue until the machine stops

automatically.

Remove the fabric from the machine.

NOTE:

Do not use the thread cutter button to cut the threads.

Otherwise, you cannot tie the threads.

Pull the bobbin threads to bring the needle threads down

to the wrong side of the fabric.

Tie the threads together.

Darning

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 27

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R

r Foot pressure: 5

z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the

button holder all the way out.

Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle

at the starting point. Then lower the foot.

q Button holder

w Starting point

x Start the machine and sew to the required length, then

press the reverse button. This sets the darning length.

Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

e Reverse button

r Required length

c Sew another layer of darning over the ﬁrst layer, at a

right angle to it.

NOTE:

The maximum darning length is 2 cm (3/4˝) and the

maximum width is 0.9 cm (3/8˝).

z x c

To sew the same size darning

Simply start the machine to sew another darning in the

same size.

To sew the next darning in a different size, press the

memory key.

To sew a shorter darning

Sew the ﬁrst line to the desired length and stop the

machine.

Press the reverse button and start the machine again.

The machine will sew the rest of the darning and stop

automatically.

To adjust the evenness of darning stitches

Youcancorrectunevennessofdarningstitchesbypressing

the “ ” or “ ” key of the stitch length adjusting key.

If the left corner is lower than the right side, press the “ ”

key to correct it, and vice versa.

NOTE:

The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9

(default setting is d5).

d1–d4 d6–d9

→ →

→

Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams and

belt carriers where extra strength is needed.

Sewing

Lower the needle at the starting point.

Lower the foot and sew until the machine stops

automatically.

The machine will sew a tacking 1.5 cm (9/16˝) long

automatically.

q Tacking

w Starting point

e 1.5 cm (9/16˝)

Tacking

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 28

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 5

Sewing a shorter tack

To sew a tack shorter than 1.5 cm (9/16˝), ﬁrst stop the

machine after sewing the required length, and then press

the reverse button.

The required length has been determined.

Start the machine and continue sewing until the machine

stops automatically.

q Starting point

w Required length

e Tack length

r Reverse button

Sewing the same size tack

To sew another tack at the same size, simply start the

machine and it will stop automatically when ﬁnishing

sewing.

Sewing the tack at a different size

To sew the next tack at a different size, press the memory

key to memorize a new size and start sewing from the

beginning.

Adjusting the shape of an eyelet

Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows:

If the eyelet gap opens, press “ ” on the stitch length

adjusting key.

If the eyelet overlaps, press “ ” on the stitch length

adjusting key.

q Eyelet gap opens

w Eyelet overlaps

NOTE:

The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L3 (default

setting is L2).

The eyelet is used for belt holes etc.

Sewing

Sew until the machine stops automatically.

Open the eyelet with an eyelet puncher or pointed

scissors.

q Starting point

Eyelet

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 2: 29

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 5

L1 L3

Applique

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 3: 05-12

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or

Open-toe satin stitch foot F2

r Foot pressure: 4

–

Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or

use a fusible web to secure the applique in place.

Guide the applique fabric, so that the needle falls off the

edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right.

(A): The pattern number 12 (mode 3) has a ﬁxed left

needle drop position. When you change the stitch

width, the right needle drop position will change.

(B): The patterns number 05, 06 and 10 (mode 3) have a

ﬁxed center needle drop position.

The stitch width changes symmetrically.

(C): The patterns number 07, 08, 09 and 11 (mode 3)

have a ﬁxed right needle drop position. When you

change the stitch width, the left needle drop position

will change.

(B) (C)

(A)

Fringing

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 3: 05

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 4

Fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls.

Choose a ﬁrm, woven fabric like linen where threads can

be removed easily.

Carefully cut the fabric on the grain. Remove a single

strand of yarn or thread where the fringing is to begin.

Sew down the left side so the right hand stitches fall in

the open space.

wDrawn Work

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 3: 05

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 4

Drawn work uses the same method as fringing. Choose

a ﬁrm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be

removed easily.

z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain. Determine the

width of the drawn work and remove one strand of

yarn or fabric thread at each end.

Remove all excess yarn located to the right of the

stitching and create a fringe.

NOTE:

Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm (4˝)

thread tail to the back before starting to sew.

Use the thread cutter on the face plate.

Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham

or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the

projected width.

Sew rows of straight stitches, 1 cm (3/8˝) apart with the

stitch length “5.0” and thread tension dial at “1” to across

the area to be smocked.

q 1 cm (3/8˝)

Tie the threads along one edge. From the other edge, pull

the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly.

NOTE:

Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm (4˝) thread

tail to the back before starting to sew.

Use the thread cutter on the face plate.

Smocking

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 3: 16

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 5

* Stitch patterns (mode 3) can also be

used.

x Sew down the left side, guiding the fabric so the right

hand stitches fall in open space. After ﬁnishing the left

side, press the mirror image key. Sew down the other

side (refer to page 73 for mirror image sewing).

q Mirror image key

c Remove the yarn or fabric threads between the

stitching.

Select a smocking stitch and return the thread tension

dial to “AUTO”.

Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.

Remove the straight stitches between the gathered rows.

Fagoting

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 3: 19

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 5

* Stitch patterns (mode 2), (mode 1) (mode 3)

can also be used.

Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an

open work appearance and add design interest.

Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (5/8˝) and press.

Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 0.5 cm

(3/16˝) apart.

q 0.5 cm (3/16˝)

Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the

folded edge on each side.

After ﬁnishing sewing, tear away the paper.

Scallop

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 3: 25

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

r Foot pressure: 5

* Stitch pattern (mode 3) can also be used.

Sew scallops 1 cm (3/8˝) from the fabric edge.

Trim the allowance close to the stitches.

Make sure not to cut the stitches.

Patchwork

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 9

MODE 3: 36

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 5

* Stitch patterns (mode 3) can also

be used.

Patchwork Piecing

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 8

MODE 3: 01, 02, 03

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: 1/4˝ seam foot O or

Zigzag foot A or

Dual feed foot AD

r Foot pressure: 5

•Patchworkpiecing

Select pattern 8 (mode 1).

Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew

while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on

the foot to keep a precise 1/4˝ seam allowance.

q Guide

w Right sides of the fabric

•Angle scales on the needle plate

Youcaneasilyseampatchworkpiecesatthedesired

angle without marking, by using the angle scales on the

needle plate.

The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120

degrees.

Use the broken lines when piecing the patchwork pieces

with the 1/4˝ seam foot O as illustrated.

q Broken line

•Patchwork

Open the seam ﬂat with the right side up and sew

patchwork stitch along the seam line.

NOTE:

Use 1/4˝ seam foot O for the stitch pattern 8 in mode

1 and 02, 03 in mode 2.

Use Zigzag foot or Dual feed foot AD for stitch pattern

01.

Attaching the quilting guide bar

The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel,

evenly spaced rows of stitching.

Insert the quilting guide bar into the opening and slide the

quilting guide bar to the position according to the desired

space between seams.

q Opening on the foot holder

w Quilting guide bar

e Space between seams

Quilting

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 1, 1S

MODE 2: 01

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or

Dual feed foot AD

r Foot pressure: 5

t Quilter

eSewing

Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting

guide bar.

Quilting guide bar for dual feed foot

Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the rear of the

foot holder.

Shift the quilting guide bar to the desired spacing.

q Quilting guide bar

w Hole

Stippling

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 3: 31

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or

Open-toe satin stitch foot F2

r Foot pressure: 5

* Stitch patterns (mode 3) can also be used.

A pre-programmed stippling stitch is a fast and easy

method to quilt small areas.

Place a quilt layer and sew.

Free Motion Quilting (1)

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 4S

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Convertible free motion quilting

foot QB-S

r Foot pressure: 5

t Feed dog: Lowered

Attaching the convertible free motion quilting foot

Attach the needle plate for straight stitch (refer to page 16).

Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder.

Attach the convertible free motion quilting foot to the

presser bar and tighten the setscrew ﬁrmly with the　

screwdriver.

Place the fabric under the foot.

Adjust the height of the foot by turning the round nut until

bottom of the foot barely touches top of the fabric.

q Setscrew

w Presser bar

e Round nut

Clasp Stitches

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 3: 34

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 5

Youcanclosequiltlayersandusingtheclaspstitch.

Select stitch pattern 34 (mode 3). Press the memory key.

Select locking stitch (pattern 93 (mode 3)).

Start sewing.

The machine sews clasp stitch and locking stitch then

stops automatically.

Changing the foot

This foot is comes with the closed-toe foot attached,

however, it is convertible to the open-toe foot and clear

view foot.

To change the foot, raise the foot and turn the round nut

to bring the foot to the lowest position.

Remove the setscrew and remove the closed-toe foot.

Attach the desired foot and secure it with the setscrew.

Adjust the height of the foot (refer to page 65).

q Setscrew

w Closed-toe foot

e Open-toe foot

r Clear view foot

Sewing

Baste or pin the quilt layers. Draw a quilt design on the

top fabric with a washable maker.

Sew at medium speed while guiding the quilt layers with

your hands.

Move the quilt layers 3 mm (1/8˝) or less per stitch.

w e r

Free-quilting with darning foot PD-H

Use the darning foot PD-H when sewing following stitch

patterns:

CAUTION:

Do not select any pattern other than the straight stitch

with left needle position when the closed-toe or open-

toe foot is attached.

Do not move the quilt layers toward you when the

open-toe foot is attached.

NOTE:

A message appears when starting the machine with

the feed dog lowered.

Start sewing again to proceed sewing.

Free Motion Quilting (2)

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 1: 1, 1S, 4, 6, 7

MODE 2: 01, 04, 08, 09

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Darning foot PD-H

r Foot pressure: 5

t Feed dog: Lowered

The sewing procedure is the same as the free motion

quilting (1) (see above).

Mode 1:

Mode 2:

Satin Stitches

Machine settings

q Pattern: MODE 3: 51 – 59

w Thread tension: AUTO

e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F

r Foot pressure: 5

−

Patterns 51–59 can be elongated up to 5 times their

original length while the stitch density remains the same.

Elongation ratio

Example: Pattern number 53 (mode 3)

Select pattern number 53 (mode 3).

Press the elongation key to select the desired elongation

ratio.

Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original

pattern length; L1 (original length) to L5.

q Elongation key

w Elongation ratio

The stitch length and width can also be changed.

L1 L2 L3 L4 L5

Twin Needle Sewing

The utility stitches and decorative stitches shown on the

left can be sewn with a twin needle.

Replace the needle with the twin needle supplied with

the standard accessories.

CAUTION:

Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key

before changing the needle.

Do not use twin needles other than one included in

the standard accessories, otherwise the needle may

hit the needle plate, foot or hook and break.

q Lockout key

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole beside the

horizontal spool pin.

Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and ﬁx the

spool with the spool holder.

w Extra spool pin

Draw both threads from the spools and pass them

through the threading points from z to b.

Make sure that the two strands of thread from the spools

do not get tangled.

NOTE:

Threading from points z to b is the same as for a

single needle (refer to page 21).

Slip one of the threads through the needle bar thread

guide on the left, and the other one on the right.

Thread the needles from front to back.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with the twin

needle.

Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

•Stitchpatternscannotbememorizedinthetwin

needle mode.

•Usethethreadcutteronthefacecoverwhen

trimming threads.

•Usenethreads#60orlargernumberforthetwin

needle sewing.

NOTES:

•Whenyousewpatternswiththetwinneedle,test

the stitches ﬁrst before you sew on the garment.

•UsethezigzagfootAorsatinstitchfootFfortwin

needle sewing.

•Whenchangingthesewingdirection,raisethe

needle and presser foot then turn the fabric.

•Whenyouselectstitchpatternsnotfortwinneedle

sewing and press the twin needle key, the twin

needle mark will blink on the LCD screen and the

caution buzzer sound.

Buttonholes and specialty stitches such as darning or

eyelet, and monogram cannot be selected.

e Twin needle key

r Twin needle icon

t Maximum width (3.0)

Select the desired pattern suitable for twin needle

sewing.

Press the twin needle key.

The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the

maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm.

The needle drop position of straight stitches is restricted

to between 3.0 and 6.0.

After twin needle sewing is ﬁnished, press the twin

needle key. The twin needle icon blinks.

Replace the twin needle with a single needle.

Turn off and on the power switch or press the twin needle

key to return to the single stitch mode.

b Start sewing. Combination of patterns 56 and 57 will

be sewn continuously.

NOTE:

If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of

sewing, the machine will sew to the end of the current

pattern, sew locking stitches and stop automatically.

q Auto-lock button

PROGRAMMING A PATTERN

COMBINATION

Pattern Combination

Example: Programming patterns 56 and 57 (mode 3).

NOTES:

•Patternsinthedifferentgroups,lettersand

numbers can also be programmed.

•Check tension balance by test sewing.

Manual tension adjustment may be required when

sewing a pattern combination.

•Upto50stitchpatternscombinationcanbe

memorized.

z Select pattern 56 (mode 3).

x Press the memory key.

c Select pattern 57 (mode 3).

v Press the memory key.

Programming Auto-lock Stitch

Example: Programming patterns 53 (mode 3) and auto-

lock stitch. The machine will sew the pattern, auto-lock

stitch, and stop automatically.

z Select pattern 53 (mode 3).

x Press the memory key.

c Select pattern 93 (mode 3).

Press the memory key.

v Start sewing. Pattern 53 and 93 (auto-lock stitch) will

be sewn automatically.

w Auto-lock stitch

NOTE:

The locking stitch at the beginning q is

pre-programmed.

Programming Automatic Thread Cutting

To cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern

combination, press and hold the thread cutter button after

programming the pattern combination.

The cutter sign will be indicated on the LCD screen and

blinks.

q Cutter sign

z Select pattern 56 (mode 3).

x Press the memory key.

c Select pattern 57 (mode 3).

v Press the memory key.

b Press and hold the thread cutter button until the cutter

sign appears.

q Cutter sign

w Thread cutter button

n Start sewing.

The machine will sew the pattern combination,

auto-lock stitch and cut the threads, then stop

automatically.

b n

Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image

Example: Pattern 56 (mode 3) and its mirror image

z Select pattern 56 (mode 3).

x Press the memory key.

c Select pattern 56 (mode 3).

Press the mirror image key.

The mirror sign will appear on the LCD screen.

q Mirror sign

v Press the memory key.

b Start sewing.

The machine will sew the pattern combination

repeatedly.

Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning

If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern and

wish to sew it over again, press the startover key to sew

the pattern from the beginning.

Example: Pattern 53 (mode 3)

z Select pattern 53 (mode 3). Start sewing.

x Sewing stopped.

q Stopped position

Resuming a Pattern Combination from the

Beginning

If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern

combination and wish to start sewing again from the

incomplete pattern, press the startover key to select the

pattern you wish to start over from.

Example: Pattern combination 55, 56 and 57 (mode 3)

z Program the pattern combination 55, 56 and 57 in

mode 3.

Start sewing.

z x

c Press the startover key.

w Startover key

v Sewing starts from the beginning of the pattern.

x Sewing stopped. The number of sewing order appears

on the LCD screen.

q Stopped position

w Sewing order

c Press the startover key. The number will count down

and the stitch image will be displayed each time you

press the startover key. Select the stitch pattern you

wish to start over from.

e Startover key

v Press the start/stop button.

Sewing starts from the number of the programmed

stitch pattern.

Bridge Stitches

Stitch patterns number 46 to 50 (mode 3) are bridge

stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a

stitch pattern.

Example: Combination of pattern 13 and pattern 48 in

mode 3

z Select pattern 13 (mode 3).

x Press the memory key.

c Select pattern 48 (mode 3).

v Press the memory key.

NOTES:

The number on the right of the stitch image indicates

stitch counts to be inserted.

The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns

46, 47 and 49 in mode 3 are independent from those

of the combined pattern.

Patterns 48 and 50 in mode 3 will inherit the stitch

length and needle drop position of a previous pattern

in the programmed pattern combination.

Use patterns 46 or 47 in mode 3 with satin stitches.

q Pattern 46

w Pattern 47

Use pattern 49 in mode 3 if you wish to add straight

stretch stitches.

b Start sewing.

Two counts of the straight stitch are added to pattern

13.

q Bridge stitch

Use the stitch pattern 92 (blank space) in mode 3 if you

wish to insert a space between stitch patterns.

w Blank space

Monogramming

Selecting a character

In mode 4, 5 and 6, you can program text by entering the

number and alphabets.

Mode 4: Alphabets/number/symbol

Mode 5: European accented letters

Mode 6: 9 mm monogram (capital letter/number only)

Programming a monogram

Example: To program “R&B”

z Press the mode key 3 times to enter mode 4.

x Select pattern 28.

c Press the memory key.

v Select pattern 64.

b Press the memory key.

n Select pattern 12.

m Press the memory key.

, Press and hold the thread cutter button until the cutter

sign appears.

z x

. Press the start/stop button.

The machine will sew “R&B”, cut the threads and stop

automatically.

Reducing the size of letters

To reduce the height of character to approximately 2/3 of

its original size, select the character with the cursor key

and press “ ” of the stitch width adjusting key.

NOTE:

The size of 9 mm monogram (mode 6) cannot be

reduced.

A2/3

Spacing

To enter the space in monogramming, select the stitch

pattern 97, 98 or 99 in mode 4, 5 or 6.

q Pattern 97: Small-size space (2.5 mm)

w Pattern 98: Medium-size space (3.5 mm)

e Pattern 99: Large-size space (5.0 mm)

Monogram size

The stitch width of monogramming does not indicate the

actual size of character. That is an overall height including

before-edge and after-edge. To sew monogramming of

full 9 mm height (uppercase alphabet only), press mode

key 5 times to enter mode 6.

q Before-edge

w After-edge

A a j y Ё1 2

9.0 mm

Editing a Pattern Combination

Viewing a long combination

The LCD screen only shows one pattern at a time.

If the entire combination is not displayed, press the cursor

key to view the rest of the combination.

Press the right arrow “ ” on the cursor key to shift the

cursor to the right.

Press the left arrow “ ” on the cursor key to shift the

cursor to the left.

NOTE:

Arrow signs ( , ) on the LCD screen indicate that

there is the rest of the combination in that direction.

Once sewing has started, the cursor appears under the

ﬁrst pattern and will shift to the right as you sew.

Press the cursor key again to view the hidden patterns or

to edit the pattern combination.

The cursor will blink and can be moved to the desired

position.

q Right arrow

w Left arrow

e Cursor

r Arrow sign

Deleting and Inserting a Pattern

Example: Deleting pattern “B” and inserting “W” from

“ABC”.

c Enter “W”.

Pattern “W” will be inserted between “A” and “C”.

Duplicating a Pattern

Example: Duplicating a “W”.

z Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under pattern

“B”.

x Press the clear key.

Pattern “B” will be deleted.

NOTE:

Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the

programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return

to the display prior to programming.

Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the

pattern to be duplicated.

x Press the memory key and a “W” will be duplicated

after the pattern “W”.

Press the memory key to memorize the new pattern

combination.

vv Press the memory key to memorize the new pattern

combination.

Uniform Stitch Adjustment

The stitch width and length of the programmed patterns

can be uniformly adjusted.

Example 1: Adjusting the stitch width of the programmed

pattern 63 (mode 3) and its mirror image

Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed

pattern.

Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the stitch

width.

NOTE:

Stitch length can be uniformly adjusted if the

programmed patterns in the same category (satin

stitches or stretch stitches) have been programmed.

The stitch width of the programmed patterns will be

adjusted uniformly.

q Original width

w Uniformly adjusted width

Uniﬁed Needle Drop Position

The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will

vary depending on the pattern combination:

(A) Uniﬁed to the left when combining the patterns with

the left needle position and the center needle

position.

(B) Uniﬁed to the right when combining the patterns with

the center needle position and the right needle

position.

with the left needle position and the right needle

position.

(D) Uniﬁed to the center when combining the patterns

with the left, center and right needle positions.

q w

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Individual Stitch Adjustment

The stitch width and length can be individually adjusted

for each pattern in a programmed combination.

Example: Changing the stitch width of the one pattern in

the combination

NOTES:

To view the stitch settings of each pattern, shift the

cursor under the desired pattern then press the stitch

width or length adjusting key. The settings will be

displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen.

If you press the stitch width or length adjusting key

when the cursor is to the right of the last programmed

pattern, individual adjustments will be cancelled and

uniform adjustment will be applied.

z Select pattern 53 (mode 3).

Press the memory key.

x Press the memory key again.

c Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the

second pattern.

v Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the width

to “3.5”.

b Press the start/stop button.

The machine will sew the pattern combination.

The stitch width of the second pattern in the

combination is adjusted.

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

The sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary

depending upon sewing conditions, such as sewing

speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.

Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you

wish to use.

If stretch stitch patterns, monogram or the stretch

buttonhole is distorted, correct it with the feed balancing

dial.

Set the feed balancing dial at the neutral position for

normal sewing.

q Feed balancing dial

w Neutral position

Stretch stitch pattern

Example: Pattern 9 (mode 1)

If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial

in the direction of “+”.

If the pattern is drawn out, turn the feed balancing dial in

the direction of “–”.

Stitch balance of the stretch buttonholes

Example: Patterns 23 (mode 2)

If the right row is denser, turn the dial in the direction of “+”.

If the left row is denser, turn the dial in the direction of “–”.

Letters and numbers

Example: Pattern 08 (mode 4)

If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial

in the direction of “+”.

If the pattern is drawn out, turn the feed balancing dial in

the direction of “–”.

NOTE:

Return the feed balancing dial to its neutral position

when the sewing is ﬁnished.

+ –

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area

Clean the hook area at least once a month.

Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine.

Remove the needle plate (refer to page 16).

Remove the needle and presser foot.

NOTE:

Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than as

explained in this section.

z Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder.

q Bobbin holder

x Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush.

Clean the feed dog and auto thread cutter device with

the lint brush.

w Lint brush

e Feed dog

r Auto thread cutter device

c Clean the hook race with a soft cloth.

t Soft cloth

v Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob ﬁts next to

the stopper in the hook race.

Insert the bobbin.

Attach the needle plate, presser foot and needle.

y Knob

u Stopper

WARNING:

Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine

before cleaning.

Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide

Clean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top

cover at least once a month.

z Remove the needle thread and remove the thread

guide plate by pulling it up.

q Thread guide plate

x Remove lint and dust from the brush on the underside

of the thread guide plate using a lint brush.

w Brush on the thread guide plate

c Clean the area around and under the pre-tension leaf

with the lint brush.

e Pre-tension leaf

v Set the thread guide plate on the machine, inserting

the tenons into the slots. Push the thread guide plate

down to snap it in place.

r Tenon

Problems and Warning Signals

If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below.

The machine will stop if the buttonhole is sewn without

lowering the buttonhole lever.

The machine is started without lowering the presser

foot.

The machine will stop if the presser foot is raised while

sewing.

The start/stop button is pressed with the foot control

connected.

Disconnect the foot control.

Lower the presser foot and

start the machine.

Lower the presser foot and

start the machine again.

Lower the buttonhole lever

and start the machine

again.

The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the right. Shift the bobbin winder

spindle to the left for

stitching.

The twin needle key is pressed when a pattern

unsuitable for twin needle sewing has been selected.

Select the pattern suitable

for twin needle sewing.

Warning Sign Cause Try this

The machine is started after halting due to overload.

The machine is started without lowering the feed

dog with basting or button sewing selected.

Lower the feed dog.

Wait for at least 15 seconds

to restart. Remove tangled

threads around take-up lever,

hook race and automatic

thread cutting mechanism.

Do not lower the feed dog,

raise presser foot or shift

bobbin winder spindle while the

machine is running.

The machine is started with the feed dog

lowered.

Raise the feed dog.

The machine is started without the needle plate.

The machine is started when the needle plate

for straight stitch is attached and a pattern that

cannot be used for the needle plate has been

selected.

Attach the needle plate.

Replace the needle plate.

The twin needle key is pressed when the twin needle

sign is indicated on the LCD screen.

Replace the twin needle

with a single needle and

press the twin needle key.

The machine does not work properly due to a

problem in the control circuit.

Contact the service center or the

store from whom the machine

was purchased.

Warning Sign Cause Try this

Audible Signal The Buzzer sounds when:

pip Normal operation.

pip-pip-pip Invalid operation or malfunction.

peep E1-E7 error occurred.

pip pi-pi-pi-peep Buttonhole is completed.

pip-pip Deleting a pattern combination with the clear key.

(E1-E7)

The selected stitch patter cannot be ﬂipped. Select the other stitch pattern for

a mirror image.

Cause

1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.

2. The needle thread tension is too tight.

3. The needle is bent or blunt.

4. The needle is incorrectly inserted.

5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the

presser foot when start sewing.

6. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing.

7. The fabric is moved too fast when stitching free motion quilting.

8. The thread is tangled around the spool.

1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder.

2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.

3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly.

1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.

2. The needle clamp screw is loose.

3. The fabric is pulled forward when using the open-toe foot.

4. The needle is too ﬁne for the fabric being used.

5. An inappropriate presser foot is used.

1. The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt.

2. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn.

3. A blue tip needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very ﬁne fabrics

and synthetics.

4. The needle thread is not threaded properly.

5. A poor quality needle is used.

1. The needle thread tension is too tight.

2. The needle thread is not threaded properly.

3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.

4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric.

5. The foot pressure is not adjusted properly.

6. A stabilizer is not used when sewing very ﬁne fabrics.

1. The feed dog is packed with lint.

2. The stitches are too ﬁne.

3. The feed dog is not raised after ”drop feed” sewing.

1. The needle thread tension is too loose.

2. The needle is too thick or too ﬁne for the fabric.

1. The machine is not plugged in or foot control is not connected.

2. Thread has been caught in the hook race.

3. The presser foot is not lowered.

1. The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.

2. The interfacing has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric.

3. The buttonhole lever is not lowered.

1. Thread has been caught in the hook race.

2. Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder.

1. The foot pressure is not suitable for fabrics being sewn.

1. Thread is too thick for the auto thread cutting.

2. Threads have been caught in the thread cutter mechanism.

1. Thread tension is not balanced.

Condition

The needle thread

breaks

The bobbin thread

breaks

The needle breaks

Skipped stitches

Seam puckering

The cloth is not

feeding smoothly

Loops on the

seams

The machine does

not work

Buttonhole sewing

is not sewn properly

The machine is

noisy

Layers shift

Auto thread cutting

failed

The needle thread

appears on the

wrong side of the

fabric when the

stitch width value

is larger than “7.0”.

Reference

Page 21

Page 12

Page 17

Page 23

Page 29

Page 66

Use the spool holder.

Page 20

Page 84

Change the bobbin.

Page 17

Page 66

Page 17

Use the correct foot.

Page 17

Use the stretch stitch

needle.

Page 21

Change the needle.

Page 12

Page 21

Page 17

Make stitch shorter.

Page 11

Apply a stabilizer.

Page 84

Make stitch longer.

Page 11

Page 12

Page 17

Page 6

Page 84

Page 10

Pages 49

Apply an interfacing.

Page 45

Page 84

It is not abnormal for a faint humming sound to be heard from the internal motors.

The LCD screen and function key area may become warm after several hours of continuous use.

Page 84

Page 11

Page 7

Page 84

Page 12

Troubleshooting

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