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Page 2: ...indirect incidental special exemplary or consequential damages including but not limited to procurement of substitute goods or services loss of use data or profits or business interruption however caused and on any theory of liability whether in contract strict liability or tort including negligence or otherwise arising in any way out of the use of this software even if advised of the possibility ...

Page 3: ...o the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3Electrical Hazards This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician This machine is approved for use in the ...

Page 4: ...lose attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 8For a longer service life When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or...

Page 5: ...ce by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT In the event of replacing the plug fuse use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted If the available e...

Page 6: ...s However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separati...

Page 7: ...vergence angle InGaAlP laser diodes Therefore eye damage may result from disassembling or altering this machine Safety precautions have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator FDA Regulations U S Food and Drug Administration FDA has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in t...

Page 8: ...ength 6 12 degree at parallel divergence angle 24 34 degree at perpendicular divergence angle InGaAlP laser diodes Therefore eye damage may result from disassembling or altering this machine Safety precautions have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator CAUTION This sewing machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode in the Laser Unit The Laser Unit should not be opened un...

Page 9: ...he guideline marker on the fabric You don t need to look for the needle drop point to check the sewing position Other various adjustments are available using the guideline marker See USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH on page B 66 Expanding Your Creativity with Dual Feed Foot Do you feel like trying a new material like thin fabric or nylon fabric Included dual feed foot works very effective...

Page 10: ... to the more expressive features of the machine from sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes to sewing the character and decorative stitch patterns and decorative bobbin work Chapter 1 Sewing Basics To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing operations Page S 2 Chapter 2 Utility Stitches Pre programmed with more than 100 frequently used stitches Page S 20 Chapter 3 Character Decorative Stit...

Page 11: ...sor Pen 64 USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH 66 Sensor Function Area 66 Specifying the Guideline Marker Position With the Sensor Pen 66 Specifying the Needle Drop Position With the Sensor Pen 68 Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Stitching Width and Stitch Position 69 Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point 71 S Sewing Chapter1 Sewing Basics 2 SEWING 3 Sewing a Stitch 3 Sewin...

Page 12: ...96 Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media 97 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer 98 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine s Memory 99 Recalling from USB Media 100 Recalling from the Computer 101 Chapter4 How to Create Bobbin Work Sewing 104 ABOUT BOBBIN WORK 105 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK 105 Required Materials 105 Upper Threading 106 Preparing the Bobbin Thread 107 CREATING BOBBIN WORK 111 P...

Page 13: ...13 n Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them page B 44 o Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread page B 42 Right side Rear View a Connector for the dual feed foot Connect the dual feed foot page B 55 b Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine c Presser foot lever Raise and lower the...

Page 14: ...2 g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race page S 26 h Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams page S 26 i Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide page B 42 j Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place page B 49 Measurements on the needle plate bobbin cover wi...

Page 15: ...e S 5 d Needle Position button Use this button when changing sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas Press this button to raise or lower the needle position With this button you can lower and raise the needle to sew a single stitch e Thread Cutter button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread f Presser Foot Lifter button Press this button to lower the...

Page 16: ...ame Part Code 1 Zigzag foot J on machine XF3022 001 2 Monogramming foot N X53840 351 3 Overcasting foot G XC3098 051 4 Zipper foot I X59370 051 5 Buttonhole foot A X57789 251 6 Blind stitch foot R X56409 051 7 Button fitting foot M 130489 001 8 Straight stitch foot XD0826 051 9 Free motion quilting foot C XF4737 001 10 Free motion echo quilting foot E XE0766 001 11 1 4 quilting foot with guide XC6...

Page 17: ...art Code 37 Straight stitch needle plate XF3076 001 38 Cord guide bobbin cover with single hole XE8991 101 39 Bobbin cover with mark on machine XF0750 101 40 Bobbin cover XE8992 101 41 Foot controller XC8816 051 42 Extension table BLMA ET 43 Power cord XC6052 051 44 Sensor pen XF4702 001 45 Sensor pen holder XF2973 001 46 Dust cover XF4694 001 47 Accessory bag XC4487 021 48 Instruction and Referen...

Page 18: ...NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS B 16 ...

Page 19: ... section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine s more useful functions Page number starts with B in this section Chapter1 Getting Ready B 18 Chapter2 Sensor Functions B 60 ...

Page 20: ...in Winder Seat 38 Setting the Bobbin 39 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 41 UPPER THREADING 42 Upper Threading 42 Using the Twin Needle Mode 46 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 48 Using the Spool Net 48 Using the Vertical Spool Pin 48 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 49 Removing the Presser Foot 49 Attaching the Presser Foot 49 Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter 49 Attaching the Free Motio...

Page 21: ...the machine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord or cause fire or elect...

Page 22: ...ss and to set your local language b Press c The message screen confirming if you want to set time date appears To set the time date press to cancel the setting press The screen to set time date appears Note When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine the needle will automatically move to the middle position Memo When the machine is turned on the needle and the feed dogs will make sound...

Page 23: ...time on the screen b Set the year YYYY month MM and date DD c Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display d Set the current time e Press to start using your machine The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set Note The time date you set may be cleared if you don t turn on the machine for a certain period d c b a ...

Page 24: ... Twin needle down position Twin needle up position b Selected stitch display Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch S 3 c Presser foot display Shows the presser foot code Attach the presser foot indicated in this display before sewing B 49 d Stitch preview Shows a preview of the selected stitch When shown at 100 the stitch appears in the screen at nearly its actual size S 21 e Patte...

Page 25: ...lock the settings S 18 d Needle mode selection key Single Double Press this key to select twin needle sewing mode The sewing mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the key If the key display is light gray the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn in the twin needle mode B 46 e Sensor function key Press this key to use the sensor function B 66 f Image key ...

Page 26: ...ey display is light gray a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn S 21 q Automatic thread cutting key Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function Set the automatic thread cutting function before sewing to have the machine automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing depending on the pattern the machine may sew reverse stitches and ...

Page 27: ... is turned on see page S 21 g Select whether Utility Stitch or Quilt Stitch displayed first on the stitch selection screen when the Utility and Decorative Stitches is selected h You can activate this setting after connecting the optional multi function foot controller These settings are not operable unless the optional multi function foot controller is attached to the machine i Change the height o...

Page 28: ...r and Bobbin Thread Sensor ON or OFF If it is turned OFF the machine can be used without thread see page S 4 see Caution note at bottom of page r Change the speaker volume Increase the number for louder volume decrease for softer volume s Select to save the machine power by setting the Eco Mode or the Shutoff Support Mode see page B 28 t Select the initial screen that is displayed when the machine...

Page 29: ...n this machine which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing Contact your authorized retailer for details z The No is the internal machine number for the sewing machine Q Display the program version Version 1 shows the program version of the LCD panel Version 2 shows the program version of the machine Memo Check with your local authorized Baby Lock retailer or at www babylock c...

Page 30: ...ode Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used In the settings screen the shape can be selected for the pointer that appears when a USB mouse is connected a Press The settings screen appears b Display page 4 of the settings screen c Use or to choose the pointer shape from the three settings available and d Press to return to the original screen Condition Eco Mode Shutoff Support Mode Avai...

Page 31: ... Suomi Finnish Svenska Swedish Português Portuguese and Русский Russian a Display language d Press to return to the original screen Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media An image of the settings screen can be saved as a BMP file A maximum of 100 images can be saved on a single USB media at one time a Insert the USB media into the USB port on the right side of the machine a USB port b USB med...

Page 32: ...s key to see explanation for upper threading winding the bobbin changing the presser foot how to use the machine troubleshooting and maintenance see page B 31 b Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch see page B 32 c Press this key to see an explanation of the stitch selected see page B 33 a b c ...

Page 33: ...in parts of the machine and their functions This is the first screen displayed when you press displays information about the operation buttons displays information about threading the machine changing presser feet etc Some of the functions are described in the movies Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions Certain individual threading screens are animated displays troublesho...

Page 34: ...view the previous page f Press to return to the original screen Using the Sewing Guide Function The sewing guide function can be used to select patterns from the Utility Stitch screen Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application or to get advice about sewing particular stitches For example if you want to sew overcasting but you do not know which stitch to use or...

Page 35: ...t the pattern and press and then to see an explanation of the stitch selection Example Displaying information about a Press b Press c Press The screen shows information d Press to return to the original screen Note Descriptions are displayed for each pattern in the Utility Stitch screen Description for the Character Decorative Stitch category is also displayed If the key is not applicable for the ...

Page 36: ...ing the supplemental spool pin a Supplemental spool pin a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft and set the bobbin on the shaft a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft LOWER THREADING CAUTION The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the mach...

Page 37: ...thread spool and or spool cap are set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break Use the spool cap large medium or small that is closest in size to the thread spool If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break Memo When sewing with fine cross wound thread use...

Page 38: ...thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter a Guide slit with built in cutter b Bobbin winder seat i Set the bobbin winding switch to the left until it clicks into place a Bobbin winding switch The bobbin winding window appears CAUTION Be sure to follow the process described If the thread is not cut with the cutter and ...

Page 39: ...bin winding The sound of winding the bobbin with stiff thread such as nylon thread for quilting may be different from the one produced when winding normal thread however this is not a sign of a malfunction Memo You can change the winding speed by pressing to decrease or to increase in the bobbin winding window Press to minimize the bobbin winding window Then you can perform other operations such a...

Page 40: ... hands pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate a Thread guide plate f Pass the thread through the thread guide a Thread guide g Pass the thread around the pre tension disk making sure that the thread is under the pre tension disk a Thread guide b Pre tension disk h Follow steps g through k on page B 36 through B 37 Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat If the bobbin wi...

Page 41: ... of the operation on the LCD see page B 33 Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation a Press Note Make sure that the thread passes through the pre tension disk correctly page B 36 CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound Otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If b...

Page 42: ...en pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter c a Slit b Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter The cutter cuts the thread Make sure that the thread is correctly passed through the flat spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted correctly reinstall the thread a Flat spring CAUTION Be sure to install the bobbin so that the thread unwinds in the correct direction otherwise the thread m...

Page 43: ...cut the thread with the cutter Do not replace the bobbin cover b While holding the upper thread press the Needle Position button to lower the needle a Needle Position button c Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle d Gently pull the upper thread A loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate e Pull up the bobbin thread pass it under the presser foot and pul...

Page 44: ...ing to injury When using the walking foot the side cutter or accessories not included with this machine attach the accessory to the machine after threading the machine Memo The automatic threading function can be used with sewing machine needle sizes 75 11 through 100 16 Thread such as transparent nylon monofilament thread and thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker cannot be used with the au...

Page 45: ...icated CAUTION If the thread spool and or spool cap are set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break Use the spool cap large medium or small that is closest in size to the thread spool If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break Memo When sewing with fine ...

Page 46: ... groove in the thread guide a Groove in thread guide l Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread as shown in the illustration a Thread cutter Memo Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the take up lever visible inside the upper groove area a Look in the upper groove area Note When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread i...

Page 47: ...red a About 10 15 cm approx 4 6 inches Memo When the Automatic Threading button is pressed the presser foot will be automatically lowered After threading is finished the presser foot moves back to the position before the Automatic Threading button was pressed Note Pulling the loop of thread gently will avoid needle breakage Memo If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed thro...

Page 48: ...d for this machine Contact your authorized retailer for replacement needles size 2 0 11 is recommended Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break resulting in damage Do not sew with bent needles The needle could break and cause injury When using the twin needle it is recommended to ...

Page 49: ...left hand and then guide the thread through the groove following the arrows in the illustration h Continue threading however do not pass the thread in the needle bar thread guide 6 on the needle bar Thread the needle on the right side a Needle bar thread guide i Press j Select a stitch pattern Example Refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART on page S 68 for the proper stitch to use with presser foot J T...

Page 50: ... and the thread spool in that order and then thread the upper thread Memo To change direction when sewing with the twin needle raise the needle from the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric a Spool net b Thread spool c Spool pin d Spool cap Memo When threading the spool with the spool net on make sure that 5 cm 6 cm approx 2 inches 2 1 2 inches of thread are pulled out It m...

Page 51: ...e Presser Foot with the Included Adapter You can attach the free motion echo quilting foot E and the optional walking foot the optional free motion quilting foot and so on using the included adapter and small screw The following procedure shows how to attach the free motion echo quilting foot E as an example CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION Always press on the screen before changing the presser f...

Page 52: ...sser foot shaft d Set the adapter on the presser foot bar aligning the flat side of the adapter opening with the flat side of the presser bar Push it up as far as possible and then tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver e Attach the free motion echo quilting foot E on the left side of the adapter with the holes in the quilting foot and adapter aligned f Tighten the screw with the included...

Page 53: ...utton or another operation button is pressed accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only sewing machine needles made for home use Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury Never sew with a bent needle A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury Memo To check the needle correctly place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface Check the needle from the...

Page 54: ...curely tighten the needle clamp screw a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle e Press to unlock all keys and buttons CAUTION Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose the needle may break or the machine may be damag...

Page 55: ...a thread of weight 20 or lower It may cause malfunctions Fabric type Application Thread Size of needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 90 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 90 14 100 16 50 Cordur...

Page 56: ...media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port Note The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a port in one direction If it is difficult to insert the connector do not insert it with force Check the orientation of the connector For details on the position of the USB port on the compute...

Page 57: ...e Needle Position button to raise the needle b Press The entire screen becomes white and all keys and operation buttons are locked Memo Double clicking has no effect Memo If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed click the left mouse button with the pointer on or to display the previous or next page a Note When sewing with the dual feed foot sew at medium to low ...

Page 58: ...w Remove the presser foot holder f Position the dual feed foot to the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the dual feed foot to the large screw Side view g Hold the dual feed foot in place with your right hand then using the included screwdriver securely tighten the large screw h Plug the connector of the dual feed foot into the jack on the back of your machine i Press to unlock all keys and...

Page 59: ...is down the black roller belt on the dual feed is engaged Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot The dual feed mechanism pulls the top fabric according to the set stitch length With troublesome fabrics fine tune the set length by changing the dual feed feed adjustment in the settings screen a Press The settings screen appears b Display page 1 of the settings screen Note Do no...

Page 60: ...s If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom fabric press to increase the feed amount for the top fabric If the feed amount for the top fabric is too much causing the fabric to be shorter than the bottom fabric press to decrease the feed amount for the top fabric d Press to return to the original screen ...

Page 61: ...USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE Getting Ready Basic operations B 59 B 1 ...

Page 62: ...Pen 63 Important Information about Sensor Pen 63 Calibrating the Sensor Pen 64 USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH 66 Sensor Function Area 66 Specifying the Guideline Marker Position With the Sensor Pen 66 Specifying the Needle Drop Position With the Sensor Pen 68 Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Stitching Width and Stitch Position 69 Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point 7...

Page 63: ...ector is firmly inserted into the jack a Sensor pen jack b Sensor pen connector CONVENIENT SEWING FEATURES BY USING THE SENSOR PEN CAUTION The guideline marker is a laser therefore do not stare at the laser light directly Otherwise it may cause blindness Note When the guideline does not appear clearly set the brightness of the machine light dimmer to see them clearly Refer to Using the Machine Set...

Page 64: ...e cleaning brush or the seam ripper point remove the protective cap covering the hole on the right side of the machine Insert the point of the seam ripper or cleaning brush into the hole in the protective cap and then lightly pull out the protective cap to remove it b Firmly insert the sensor pen holder into the hole where the protective cap was removed c Set the sensor pen in the sensor pen holde...

Page 65: ...ignal is waved out from the sensor pen USING THE SENSOR PEN Note Once a point is touched with the sensor pen and the entered information is applied in the screen perform the next operation Repeatedly touching a point with the sensor pen may prevent the information from being correctly read Do not drag the sensor pen tip on the machine otherwise the sensor pen tip may be chipped off If there is any...

Page 66: ...le while calibrating the first and second points a Press The settings screen appears b Display page 6 of the settings screen c Press after connecting the sensor pen to the machine The Sensor Function Calibration screen appears d First touch the green dot marking on the needle plate using the sensor pen Touch on the needle plate cover a Needle plate cover A beep will sound and the a will change to ...

Page 67: ...ng the sensor pen Touch on the point in the illustrations a Flat bed attachment f Press to finish the calibration To repeat the calibration touch the first point again using the sensor pen and continue with step e Press to return to the original screen without finishing the calibration Press to reset the calibration ...

Page 68: ... 7 mm when positioning the guideline marker c Adjustment area right Touch With each touch the setting increases by 0 5 mm This allows fine adjustments to be made after touching within b to specify a position Long touch After touching b to specify a position or adjusting the position by touching within c or d long touch to apply the setting d Adjustment area left Touch With each touch the setting d...

Page 69: ...arker scale changes to the setting specified with the sensor pen The guideline marker stops flashing Note The following error message appears if the area outside of the sensor pen touch range is touched Press and then touch within the sensor pen touch range a Memo The position can be precisely adjusted by touching the adjustment areas with the sensor pen When using the sensor pen to specify the gu...

Page 70: ...erence position setting screen The stitch preview on the upper left side of the screen is updated according to the specified setting a Press to return the needle drop position to its default setting b Press to stop specifying a setting with the sensor pen Note If is not available the sewing reference position cannot be specified with the selected stitch pattern Select a different stitch pattern No...

Page 71: ...ag width and L R SHIFT value can be specified a Original stitching width position b Adjusted stitching width position a Turn on the machine b Select a stitch pattern c Press The sensor functions screen appears d Press The stitching width setting screen appears and the guideline marker flashes at the present left side of the stitch width e With the sensor pen touch the first point for the stitching...

Page 72: ...then touch within the sensor pen touch range Memo The position can be precisely adjusted by touching the adjustment areas with the sensor pen Note If the distance between the specified first and second points is wider than the maximum stitch width for the selected stitch pattern the second point cannot be specified Specify a location closer to the first point If the distance between the specified ...

Page 73: ...s screen appears e Press The sewing end point setting screen appears f With the sensor pen touch the location to be specified as the sewing end point a Press to erase the specified sewing end point b Press to stop specifying a setting with the sensor pen c Press to select whether or not sewing is ended with a complete pattern when a decorative stitch is selected d The distance from the current nee...

Page 74: ... this setting be sure to feed the fabric straight otherwise the actual end point may be different from the point you set When using the sensor pen to specify the sewing end point the sewing end point may be slightly different than the specified location depending on where the sewing machine is stopped in order to specify the setting The end of stitching is not adjusted When the end point is reache...

Page 75: ...achine from sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes to sewing the character and decorative stitch patterns Page number starts with S in this section The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the countries or regions Chapter1 Sewing Basics S 2 Chapter2 Utility Stitches S 20 Chapter3 Character Decorative Stitches S 76 Chapter4 How to Create Bobbin Work Sewing S 104 ...

Page 76: ...brics 9 STITCH SETTINGS 10 Setting the Stitch Width 10 Setting the Stitch Length 10 Setting the L R SHIFT 11 Setting the Thread Tension 12 Proper Thread Tension 12 Upper Thread is Too Tight 12 Upper Thread is Too Loose 12 USEFUL FUNCTIONS 13 Automatic Thread Cutting 13 Adjusting the Needle Drop Position with the Guideline Marker For models equipped with the guideline marker 14 Adjusting the Guidel...

Page 77: ...void injury pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing Doing so may lead to injury Do not use bent or broken needles Doing so may lead to injury Do not attempt to sew over basting pins or other objects during sewing Otherwise the needle may break and c...

Page 78: ...ne or during machine operation The thread may tangle possibly resulting in damage Note When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon monofilament thread or other decorative threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Memo This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensor that warns you when the bobbin thread is almost empty When the bobbin thread is nearly empty the machine automatical...

Page 79: ...Reinforcement Stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches automatically at the end of sewing a Reverse stitch b Reinforcement stitch The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected pattern Refer to the table in Automatic Reinforcement Stitching on page S 5 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch pattern turn on the automat...

Page 80: ...ars as when the stitch is selected Memo If you press the Start Stop button to pause sewing press it again to continue The machine will not sew reverse reinforcement stitches again Memo To turn off the automatic reinforcement stitching function press again so it appears as Reverse Stitch button Reinforcement Stitch button Machine starts sewing the stitches and only sews reverse stitches while holdi...

Page 81: ...ner pull the basting thread toward the back while sewing a 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm approx 1 4 inch thick If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur at an angle help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope Machine starts sewing and then sews reinforcement stitches while holding the Reverse Stitch button Mac...

Page 82: ... loop fastener before sewing Sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and loop fastener replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics Fabric Thread Needle Combinations of Basic operations a Edge of the hook and loop fastener Memo You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has been raised using the Presser Foot ...

Page 83: ...lizer after sewing a Thin paper Sewing Stretch Fabrics First baste together the pieces of fabric and then sew without stretching the fabric In addition a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch a Basting stitching Memo For best results when sewing stretch fabrics decrease the pressure of the presser foot Using the Machine Setting Mode Key of Basic operations ...

Page 84: ...e steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length STITCH SETTINGS Note Settings for some stitches cannot be changed refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART on page S 68 If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes Saving Your Stitch Settings on page S 22 the stitch settings will return to their default settings Memo For an alternate method of c...

Page 85: ...the right side of the left needle position The value in the display appears with a plus sign Memo Press to check changes made to the stitch Press after pressing to return to the original setting CAUTION If the stitches get bunched together lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length Otherwise the needle may break and cause injury Memo...

Page 86: ...the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric the upper thread is too loose a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c Wrong side d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric Press to tighten the upper thread Note If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may appear to be too tight In this case refer to Setting the Bobbin of Basic operations and rethread the bobbin thread Memo...

Page 87: ...ction The key will display as c Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing a Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches and then continue sewing d Press the Reverse Stitch button or Reinforcement Stitch button a Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machine will sew reverse stitches or reinforcement s...

Page 88: ...h to the left of the left needle c Press again to stop using the guideline marker Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position If the guideline marker indicates the position incorrectly in the center needle position adjust the initial position in the settings screen a Press to display Guideline Marker Adjustment in the settings screen b Display settings screen c Press The Guideline Marker Adjustment sc...

Page 89: ...d When the Start Stop button is pressed again the presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues This function is useful for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric CAUTION Only change position of the knee lifter handle when knee lifter is not on the machine otherwise the presser foot will go up and then the knee lifter may damage the mounting slot on front of the machine Note If the...

Page 90: ...dle Position UP DOWN in the settings screen must be set in the down position for the pivot function to be used When Needle Position UP DOWN is set in the raised position appears as light gray and cannot be used The pivot function can only be used with stitches where presser foot J or N is indicated in the upper left corner of the screen If any other stitch is selected appears as light gray and is ...

Page 91: ...tic Fabric Sensor System Automatic Presser Foot Pressure The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing to insure that your fabric is fed smoothly The fabric sensor system works continuously while sewing This function is useful for sewing over thick seams see page S 8 or quilting see page S 35 a Pre...

Page 92: ...ent in the settings screen b Set Needle Position Stitch Placement to ON or OFF c Press to return to the original screen Locking the Screen If the screen is locked before starting to sew the various settings such as the stitch width and stitch length are locked and cannot be changed This prevents screen settings from accidentally being changed or the machine from being stopped while large pieces of...

Page 93: ...USEFUL FUNCTIONS Sewing Basics Sewing S 19 S 1 ...

Page 94: ...ng Using Presser Foot J 34 Quilting 35 Piecing 36 Piecing Using the 1 4 Quilting Foot with Guide optional with some models 37 Appliqué 38 Quilting with Satin Stitches 39 Free Motion Quilting 40 Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot E optional with some models 43 Blind Hem Stitches 45 If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold 47 If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold 47 App...

Page 95: ...key of the stitch you want to sew Using the Mirror Image Key Depending on the type of utility stitch you select you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch If is lit when you select a stitch it will be possible to make a mirror image of the stitch Press to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected stitch The key will display as SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Memo For details ...

Page 96: ...owever if you have specific settings that you wish to reuse later for a stitch you can change the settings so that they can be saved for that stitch Five sets of settings can be saved for a single stitch Saving Settings a Select a stitch Example b Specify your preferred settings c Press The memory function screen appears d Press The settings are saved Touch and the original screen automatically ap...

Page 97: ...he original screen automatically appears Memo When a stitch is selected the last settings retrieved are displayed The last settings retrieved are retained even if the machine was turned off or a different stitch was selected a Memo To save new settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch press in the memory function screen Press the numbered key of the setting to be delete...

Page 98: ...d to insert the needle into the fabric a Sewing start position d Lower the presser foot and hold the Reverse Stitch or Reinforcement Stitch button to sew 3 4 stitches The machine sews reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches SEWING THE STITCHES Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Middle Straight stitch Middle Triple stretch stitch Stem stitch...

Page 99: ...the needle with the stitch width then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish a Stitch width Example Left Middle needle position stitches CAUTION Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin or any other objects during sewing The thread could tangle or the needle could break causing injury Memo When the automatic thread cutting and ...

Page 100: ... only be used for straight stitches middle needle position stitches Use the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics The small opening on the foot provides support for the fabr...

Page 101: ...sser foot J Note Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine Use the disc shaped screwdriver included with the machine to secure the screws in the needle plate Memo When using the straight stitch needle plate all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches You cannot change the needle position using the width display Always secure the needle plate b...

Page 102: ...ically be sewn at the beginning of sewing a Basting c Cut the thread at the end leaving 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches and then tie both ends together Do not sew a reverse stitch at the end d Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a hand sewing needle Memo When you use the basting stitch for gathering do not use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning you should lift the presser foot rotate...

Page 103: ...About 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches d Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seam line then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches a Seam line b 10 mm to 15 mm approx 3 8 inch to 9 16 inch c About 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather then tie the threads f Smooth the gathers by ironing them g Sew on the seam line and ...

Page 104: ...Wrong side d Lay both seam allowances on the side of the shorter seam cut seam and iron them a Wrong side e Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one and sew the edge of the fold a Wrong side Finished flat fell seam a Surface Pintuck a Mark along the folds on the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side b Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only a Surface c Select and attach presser...

Page 105: ... Select a stitch and attach presser foot J See page S 5 for the detailed information of reverse stitches and reinforcement stitches See page S 68 for the detailed information of stitches a Select a stitch b Attach presser foot J Overcasting Using a Zigzag Stitch Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric while positioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fab...

Page 106: ... of Basic operations b Thread the gimp thread through the hole in the cord guide bobbin cover from top to bottom Position the thread in the notch at the back of the cord guide bobbin cover a Notch b Gimp thread c Snap the cord guide bobbin cover into place making sure that the gimp thread can be fed freely Make sure there are no restrictions when feeding the thread d Set the zigzag width from 2 0 ...

Page 107: ...o sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric while positioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric Overcasting Use for the edge of seams in skirts or trousers and the edge of all cuttings Use presser foot G presser foot J or the optional side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you ...

Page 108: ...ch presser foot J CAUTION After the stitch width is adjusted rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may break and cause injury a The needle should not touch the center bar If the presser foot is raised to its highest level the needle may strike the presser foot Stitch Stitch name Presser ...

Page 109: ...tes that these stitches are intended for Q quilting and P piecing See page S 68 for the detailed information of stitches Note Use the L R SHIFT setting for fine tuning the placement of the stitch Be sure to sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Piecing stitch Middle Piecing stitch Right Piecing stitch Left Hand look quilting Middle Basting ...

Page 110: ...be set to 1 50 mm approx 1 32 inch a 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch To change the needle position use or in the width display Rick rack stitch Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Hemstitching Hemstitching Single diamond overcast Overcasting stitch Piecing stitch Right Piecing stitch Middle Piecing stitch Left Hand look quilting Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stippling Me...

Page 111: ...this mark with edge of fabric to begin b Beginning of stitching c End of stitching d Opposite edge of fabric to end or pivot e 1 4 inch Topstitching quilting 1 8 inch Sew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the left side of the presser foot toe a Surface of fabric b Seam c 1 8 inch Memo Using a straight stitch middle needle position makes it easier to sew smoothly see page S 24 For models equ...

Page 112: ...bric and then fold over the seam margin using an iron Clip curves when necessary c Turn the appliqué over and attach the stabilizer with basting pins or a basting stitch d Select and attach presser foot J e Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué Sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible a Appliqué b Needle drop position CAUTION Be careful that ...

Page 113: ... The display will return to the original screen g Start sewing You can adjust the stitch width during sewing by moving the sewing speed controller Slide the lever to the left and the stitch width becomes narrower Slide it to the right the stitch width becomes wider The size of the width changes equally on both sides of the middle needle position a narrower b wider Example Changing the width h When...

Page 114: ...faster than the sewing speed the needle may break or other damage may result a Press to set the machine to free motion sewing mode The key appears as the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height and then the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing b Select a stitch c Remove the presser foot holder CAUTION With free motion quilting control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the se...

Page 115: ...slanted CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included screwdriver Otherwise the needle may touch the quilting foot causing it to bend or break Memo Do not be discouraged with your initial results The technique requires practice CAUTION When using free motion quilting foot C be sure to use the straight stitch needle plate and sew with the needle in middle center needle position I...

Page 116: ...d free motion quilting foot C is indicated in the upper left corner of the screen d Attach free motion quilting foot C at the front with the presser foot holder screw aligned with the notch in the quilting foot a Presser foot holder screw b Notch e Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver with your left hand a Presser foot...

Page 117: ...esser foot as a guide sew around the motif at a fixed interval We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed Free motion echo quilting foot E measurement a 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch b 9 5 mm approx 3 8 inch CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included screwdriver Otherwise the needle may touch the quilting foot causing it to bend or break Note Free mo...

Page 118: ...ilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen Press to display Free Motion Foot Height of the settings screen see page S 15 Press or to change the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric To create a greater distance between the foot and needle plate for sewing thick fluffy fabrics increase the setting by pressing To create a lesser distance between f...

Page 119: ... blind hem stitching a Turn the skirt or pants wrong side out a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Bottom side b Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem and press Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitch stretch Memo When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short the fabric will not fe...

Page 120: ...c with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e 5 mm 3 16 inch f Basting Thick fabric Normal fabric Seen from the side a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e ...

Page 121: ...the fold of the hem Thick fabric Normal fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold The needle is too far to the right Press to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem Thick fabric Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needle drop point does not catch the fold If the needle catches too much of...

Page 122: ...ing sewing a Appliqué b Fabric glue b Select or Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to the appliqué shape size and quality of material see page S 10 c Attach presser foot J Check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué then start sewing a Appliqué material a Needle drop position Appliqué Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliq...

Page 123: ... sleeves of dresses and blouses a Select b Increase the upper thread tension for an attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck stitches see page S 12 c To make rows of shell tuck stitches fold the fabric in half along the bias d Attach presser foot J Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric and start sewing a Needle drop position Memo Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer...

Page 124: ...can be sewn on top of a pressed seam allowance a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot J b With the right sides facing each other sew two pieces of fabric together and then press open the seam allowance a Straight stitch b Seam margins c 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch d Wrong side Memo To make shell tucks at the edge of a collar or neckline follow the pattern s instructions and then use this st...

Page 125: ... approximately 2 0 see Setting the Stitch Length on page S 10 and Setting the Thread Tension on page S 12 c Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches d Sew the seams leaving approximately 10 mm approx 3 8 inch between the seams then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches a Approximately 10 mm approx 3 8 inch e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired...

Page 126: ...stic Attaching a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot J b Set the stitch length to 4 0 mm approx 3 16 inch and loosen the upper thread tension to 2 0 see Setting the Stitch Length on page S 10 and Setting the Thread Tension on page S 12 c Sew two rows of straight stitches on the right side of the fabric then pull the bobbin thread to create the necessary gather d Place the tape over th...

Page 127: ...dle does not strike a basting pin or any other objects during sewing The thread could tangle or the needle could break causing injury Memo Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness CAUTION The Automatic Threading button cannot be used Thread the wing needle by hand from front to back Using the Automatic Threading button may result in damage to the machine A more attracti...

Page 128: ...ts on the opposite edge of the open area to keep the stitching symmetrical Hemstitching 3 Drawn Work 2 a Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm approx 3 16 inch area which are not yet open Pull out four threads leave five threads and then pull out four threads The width of five threads is approximately 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less a Approx 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less b Four thread...

Page 129: ...m the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below a Reinforcement stitching Memo A wing needle can be used for Hemstitching 3 Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Narrow rounded buttonhole Wide round ended buttonhole Tapered round ended buttonhole Round ended buttonhole Round ended buttonhole Round double ended buttonhole Narrow squared buttonhole Wide squared buttonhole Stretch buttonhole Hei...

Page 130: ... foot a Buttonhole lever a Metal bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread and then start sewing Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the buttonhole is sewn Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches and then stops Memo The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm approx 1 1 16 inches diameter thickness of the button Memo The size of the buttonhole is...

Page 131: ...g both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length setting CAUTION When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole do not put your hand or finger in the path of the ripper The ripper may slip and cause injury Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended Me...

Page 132: ...ions See page S 68 for the detailed information of stitches Darning is performed by sewing from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below a Reinforcement stitches a Select a stitch and attach buttonhole foot A b Set the scale to the desired length of the darning a Presser foot scale b Completed length measurement c Width 7 mm approx 1 4 inch d 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Memo For example ...

Page 133: ...ubject to strain such as pocket corners See page S 68 for the detailed information of stitches a Select b Attach buttonhole foot A and set the scale to the length of the bar tack you wish to sew a Presser foot scale b Completed length measurement c 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Note Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Set the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section marked with an A...

Page 134: ...s completed the machine will sew reinforcement stitches and stop automatically Memo Bar tacks can be between 5 mm approx 3 16 inch and 28 mm approx 1 1 16 inches Bar tacks are usually between 5 mm approx 3 16 inch and 10 mm approx 3 8 inch Note Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the illustration making ...

Page 135: ...attach the button more securely repeat the process e Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing The machine stops automatically when sewing is finished f From the wrong side of the fabric pull the end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through to the wrong side of the fabric Tie the two thread ends together and cut the threads g After the button is attached select another ...

Page 136: ...lar applications See page S 68 for the detailed information of stitches a Select b Use or in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet Actual size a Large 7 mm approx 1 4 inch b Medium 6 mm approx 15 64 inch c Small 5 mm approx 3 16 inch c Attach monogramming foot N then rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check the needle drop po...

Page 137: ...he flat bed attachment to use the free arm b Select and attach monogramming foot N c Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing start point and sew seam 1 as shown a Start Point d Select and sew seam 2 as shown The fabric will move sideways guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight Memo Insert the tubular piece of fabric onto the free arm and then sew in the order shown in the illustration ...

Page 138: ...see page S 28 and sew to the top of the fabric a Basting stitches b Reverse stitches c End of zipper opening d Wrong side c Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle of each side of the zipper tape a Basting stitches b Zipper c Wrong side d Remove presser foot J Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot I with the presser foot holder and attach th...

Page 139: ...teeth of the zipper while maintaining 3 mm approx 1 8 inch of sewing space a Zipper pull tab b Wrong side of fabric c Zipper teeth d End of zipper opening e 3 mm approx 1 8 inch d Remove presser foot J CAUTION When using zipper foot I make sure the straight stitch middle needle position is selected Rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to make sure the needle does not strike the presser...

Page 140: ...der When sewing the left side of the zipper the needle should drop on the right side of the presser foot When sewing the right side of the zipper the needle should drop on the left side of the presser foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position k Set the fabric so that the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth l Sew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper then continu...

Page 141: ...WING THE STITCHES Utility Stitches Sewing S 67 S 2 n Open the zipper and sew the rest of the seam a Basting stitches b 7 mm to 10 mm approx 1 4 inch to 3 8 inch c Reverse stitches d 50 mm approx 2 inches ...

Page 142: ...forced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Decorative stitch Decorative stitching top stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Basting stitch Basting 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 3 4 5 30 3 16 1 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch For overcasting mending 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 5 0 0 3 16 OK J Zigzag stitch For overcasting...

Page 143: ...while cutting fabrics 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO With side cutter Zigzag stitch while cutting fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 5 0 0 3 16 NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 0 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 1...

Page 144: ... 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Patchwork double overlock stitch Patchwork stitches decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Couching stitch Decorative stitching attaching cord and couching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Smocking stitch Smocking decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J...

Page 145: ... 16 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems daisy stitch 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 5 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 5 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 5 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Hemstitching Heirloom deco...

Page 146: ...ist tapered buttonholes 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Round ended buttonhole Buttonholes with vertical bar tack in heavyweight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Round ended buttonhole Buttonholes with bar tack 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Round double ended buttonhole Buttonholes for fine medium to heavyweight fabri...

Page 147: ... 0 1 4 15 64 3 16 7 0 1 4 7 0 6 0 5 0 1 4 15 64 3 16 NO Diagonally left up Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Reverse Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Diagonally right up Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Sideways to left Straight For attaching appli...

Page 148: ... 0 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Right Start from right needle position zigzag sew at left 3 50 1 8 2 50 5 00 3 32 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 3 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Left Start from left needle position zigzag sew at right 3 50 1 8 2 50 5 00 3 32 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 3 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO 2 steps elastic zigzag Overcasting medium weight and stretch fabrics tape and elastic 5 00 3 16 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 5 0...

Page 149: ...ng decorative stitching 5 00 3 16 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Rick rack stitch Decorative top stitching 4 00 3 16 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué 6 00 15 64 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 5 50 7 32 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirl...

Page 150: ...inning of the Pattern 88 Checking the Image 89 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 90 Before Combining 90 Combining Various Stitch Patterns 90 Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns 91 Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns 92 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length 92 Making Step Stitch Patterns for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only 93 More Examples 94 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 95 Stitch D...

Page 151: ... satin stitch patterns You can set stitch length and width e Cross stitch f Utility decorative stitch patterns g Characters Gothic font Handwriting font Outline Cyrillic font Japanese font h Patterns saved in the machine s memory see page S 99 i Patterns saved in USB media see page S 100 j Patterns saved on the computer see page S 101 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Note If the screen is locked unlock t...

Page 152: ...vious page Touch the bar that appears between and to leap multiple pages at one time To select a different stitch pattern press When the current stitch pattern is erased select the new stitch pattern The selected pattern is displayed Characters Example Entering Blue Sky a Press b Press or to select a font c Press a tab to change the selection screens Memo There are four fonts for alphabet characte...

Page 153: ... stitch Remove the jumping stitches after sewing h Press and then enter ky If you want to continue entering characters in a different font press and then repeat from step b Deleting Characters a Press to delete the last character b Select the correct character Continually press and all characters will be deleted a Memo Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered ...

Page 154: ...racter spacing and press to decrease the character spacing Example Each setting equals a specific distance between characters Value mm 0 0 1 0 18 2 0 36 3 0 54 4 0 72 5 0 9 6 1 08 7 1 26 8 1 44 9 1 62 10 1 8 Memo The default setting is 0 No number less than 0 can be set Changing character spacing by this method pertains to all characters Spacing changes are valid not only while entering characters...

Page 155: ... may be shrinking or bunching of stitches so be sure to attach a stabilizer material Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics or fabrics with coarse weaves attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric If you do not wish to do so place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper a F...

Page 156: ...19 24 Memo If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing the pattern may not turn out correctly Also depending on the pattern there may be movement to the left and right as well as front and back Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing Memo When sewing character stitches the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and ...

Page 157: ... display The displayed value decreases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will shorten If the pattern is skewed to the left Press in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will slide to the right If the pattern is skewed to the right Press in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value decreases each time the b...

Page 158: ...ting functions Make patterns larger or smaller make mirror images etc EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Note Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a pattern is selected g f e d c b h j i l a k p q r s u t n o m w x y v ...

Page 159: ...nsion setting for the selected stitch pattern The machine default settings are highlighted S 12 i Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations S 96 to S 97 j Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected press this key to choose from 5 automatic length settings without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings S 87 k Needle mode selection key Single Dou...

Page 160: ...ther marker on the fabric S 14 w L R SHIFT key Press to shift the stitch pattern to the right or press to shift the pattern to the left This feature is not available on all patterns Only those applicable will be shifted The machine default setting is highlighted S 11 x Character spacing key Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns S 80 y Function page key Press this key to show a...

Page 161: ...th settings Creating a Vertical Mirror Image To create a vertical mirror image select a stitch pattern then press Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image select a stitch pattern then press Sewing a Pattern Continuously Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing Memo To finish a complete motif while sewing the pattern continuously you can press the key ...

Page 162: ...nning of the selected pattern W from the point where sewing was stopped b Press the Start Stop button to continue sewing CAUTION If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to return the thread density to If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched the needle may bend or break Memo Even if you select a new pattern after changing the thread density the thread density remains the s...

Page 163: ...the selected pattern is displayed b Press to change the thread color in the image to red blue or black The color changes every time you press the button c Press to display the enlarged image d Use to view any part of the image that extends out of the viewable display area e Press to return to the original screen Memo You can also sew from this screen when the presser foot symbol is displayed Image...

Page 164: ...combined patterns If you want to sew the pattern continuously press after finishing the stitch pattern combination When changing sizes creating mirror images or making other adjustments to a combined stitch pattern be sure to edit the selected stitch pattern before selecting the next one You cannot edit a stitch pattern once the next stitch pattern is selected Combining Various Stitch Patterns Exa...

Page 165: ...ining Large and Small Stitch Patterns Example a Press The large size stitch will be selected b Press again then press to select the small size The pattern is displayed in a smaller size c Press to sew continuously The entered pattern is repeated Memo Patterns are deleted individually starting with the last pattern entered by pressing ...

Page 166: ...ress b Press again then press The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis c Press The entered pattern is repeated Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length Example a Press then press once The length of the image is set to b Select again then press 3 times The length of the image is set to ...

Page 167: ...a step effect Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patterns Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern s size to the left Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern s size to the right Example a Press b Press The next stitch pattern will move to the right c Press again d Press The nex...

Page 168: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS S 94 e Press The entered pattern is repeated More Examples Press Press Press Press ...

Page 169: ...ti Media Card MMC xD Picture Card To create file folders use a computer Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used Compatible models IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Precautions on Using the Computer to Cr...

Page 170: ...you are trying to save a pattern on the machine s memory the memory is too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern To save the stitch pattern in the machine s memory you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern a Press Press to return to the original screen without saving b Choose a stitch pattern to delete Press if you decide not to delete the stitch pattern a Pockets holding s...

Page 171: ...ding stitch patterns from the machine to USB media plug the USB media into the machine s top USB port a Press Memo USB media is commercially available but some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website for more details Depending on the type of USB media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into t...

Page 172: ...ter The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports on the computer and machine whether or not they are turned on a USB port for computer b USB cable connector The Removable Disk icon will appear in Computer My computer on the computer Note The processing speed may vary by quantity of data Two USB media cannot be used with this machine at the same time If two USB media are inserted only the USB me...

Page 173: ...er Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine s Memory a Press The pocket selection screen appears b Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed press the thumbnail Press to return to the original screen without saving a Saved stitch patterns c Press Press to delete the stitch pattern The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen will b...

Page 174: ...isplayed c Press when there is a subfolder to sort two or more stitch patterns to USB media the stitch pattern in the subfolder is displayed Press to return to the original screen without recalling Stitch patterns and a subfolder within a folder are displayed Select the folder to display the patterns in it a Folder name b Stitch patterns in a folder show only the first pattern of any combined patt...

Page 175: ...ge S 98 b On the computer open Computer My computer then go to Removable Disk c Move copy the pattern data to Removable Disk Stitch pattern data in Removable Disk is written to the machine d Press The stitch patterns in the computer are displayed on the selection screen e Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to recall Press to return to the original screen without recalling Note While data...

Page 176: ... The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed Note The pattern recalled from the computer is only temporarily written to the machine It is erased from the machine when the machine is turned off If you wish to keep the stitch pattern store it in the machine Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine s Memory on page S 96 ...

Page 177: ...USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Character Decorative Stitches Sewing S 103 S 3 ...

Page 178: ...bin thread 109 When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread 110 CREATING BOBBIN WORK 111 Positioning the Fabric and Sewing 111 Finishing the thread ends 113 Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing 113 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 114 Adjusting the upper thread tension 114 Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread 114 TROUBLESHOOTING 115 The thread was activated and the bobbin thread is caught inside t...

Page 179: ...on the underneath side of fabric while sewing with the fabric wrong side facing up Required Materials Bobbin case and bobbin cover Bobbin case gray There is a notch at the location indicated by the letter A Bobbin cover There are two small v shaped tabs on the back of the bobbin cover as indicated by the letter B The tabs help hold the bobbin in place so it does not lift up while thick thread is b...

Page 180: ...tches or decorative stitches Monogramming foot N Free motion sewing Free motion open toe quilting foot O Fabric Be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric which includes the same threads and fabric as what is being used in your project Upper Threading a Install a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric to be used For details on installing the needle refer to CHANGING THE N...

Page 181: ... b Race f Wipe the bobbin case gray with a soft lint free cloth to clean it g Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the machine Align the S and marks a S mark on the bobbin case b mark on the machine c Bobbin case Note The bobbin case gray cannot be used for sewing in any way other than bobbin work After sewing bobbin work refer back to the steps in P...

Page 182: ...lose to the bobbin as possible a Beginning of wound thread CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound Otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type part cod...

Page 183: ...mo If inserting thread tail through bobbin hole is difficult bobbin can be wound by holding the tail and wrapping thread around inside base Then carefully trim thread tail so it does not extend from the side of the bobbin CAUTION When winding the bobbin make sure the thread is not frayed Sewing with frayed thread may result in the thread catching on the tension spring of the bobbin case the thread...

Page 184: ...se until the mark on the handwheel aligns with the center top of machine o Gently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the hole in the needle plate p Insert tweezers through bobbin thread loop and pull bobbin thread above the needle plate q Align the upper thread and bobbin thread and then pull out about 10 cm ap...

Page 185: ...l stitches using same fabric and threads as project in order to check the sewing results The bobbin thread may become tangled due to the type of pattern and thread that are being used Since this may cause the needle to break immediately stop sewing if this occurs Turn off the machine and cut out the tangled thread with scissors Then clean the race and bobbin case as described in Fabric is caught i...

Page 186: ...t lever and then use tweezers to pull up the bobbin thread and bring the end of the thread to the top of the fabric m Align the upper thread and bobbin thread and then pass them under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine n While gently holding threads at the rear of the machine turn the handwheel to feed the needle into the fabric or punched hole again and then lower the presser foot le...

Page 187: ...page S 114 Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing If so desired use a template or draw your design on the stabilizer to allow for ease of stitching Remember your stitches with your decorative thread will be on the underneath right side of your fabric and the stabilizer will be on the top wrong side of your fabric For information about using free motion open toe quilting foot O refer to Free Motion Quiltin...

Page 188: ... 30 to 45 clockwise To decrease the tension of the bobbin thread turn the slotted head screw 30 to 45 counterclockwise ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION Note Turning the screw on the bobbin case gray may push up the spring plate as shown below If this occurs gently press down the spring plate with a screwdriver so it is lower than the top surface of the bobbin case gray and then insert the bobbin case ...

Page 189: ...n the bobbin side of the fabric increase the upper tension Refer to ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION on page S 114 If the top thread still shows on the bobbin side of the fabric reduce the tension of the bobbin thread or bypass the bobbin tension Refer to ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION on page S 114 Some bobbin threads are too coarse to pass through to wrong side of fabric In this case be sure to color ...

Page 190: ...TROUBLESHOOTING S 116 ...

Page 191: ...s section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order Page number starts with A in this section The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the country or region Chapter1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting A 2 ...

Page 192: ...Touch Panel is Malfunctioning 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Frequent troubleshooting topics 7 Upper thread is too tight 7 Symptom 7 Cause 7 Remedy 7 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 8 Symptom 8 Cause 8 Remedy 8 Incorrect thread tension 10 Symptoms 10 Cause Remedy 10 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 11 Removing the fabric from the machine 11 Checking machine operations 13 List of S...

Page 193: ...ing If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and wipe the surface Then wipe again with a dry cloth Cleaning the Race If dust or bits of dirt collect in the race or bobbin case the machine will not run well and the bobbin thread detection function may not operate Keep the machine clean for best results a Press the Needle Position butto...

Page 194: ...nto the needle plate and then slide the cover back on Note Do not apply oil to the bobbin case If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread sensor the sensor may not operate correctly a b b a CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XE5342 101 green marking ...

Page 195: ...cutter in the bobbin case area a Cutter d Use the screwdriver included with the machine to screw and attach the needle plate e Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on About the Maintenance Message Once this message appears it is recommended to take your machine to your nearest authorized retailer for a regular maintenance check Although this...

Page 196: ...erform the operation or performs a different operation follow the steps below to make the proper adjustments a Holding your finger on the screen turn the main power switch to OFF and back to ON The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed b Using the included touch pen lightly touch the center of each in order from 1 to 5 c Turn the main power to OFF then turn it back to ON ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ...

Page 197: ...abric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Bobbin thread Cause Incorrect lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric Remedy ...

Page 198: ...rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy Remove the tangled thread and then correct the u...

Page 199: ...hind the thread guide plate a Thread guide plate g While holding the thread in your right hand pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated h Guide the thread down up then down through the groove as shown in the illustration i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked 6 by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration a Needl...

Page 200: ...ic are not being used the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches Refer to Fabric Thread Needle Combinations on page B 53 to check that a needle and thread are appropriate for the fabric being used Cause 3 An appropriate upper tension is not selected Adjust the upper thread tension to select an appropriate thread tension The appropriate thre...

Page 201: ...e fabric and then remove the needle Refer to CHANGING THE NEEDLE on page B 51 d Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder Refer to CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT on page B 49 e Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it If the fabric can be removed remove it Continue with the following steps to clean the race f Remove the needle plate cover a Needle plate cover g Cut out the tangled threads ...

Page 202: ...n the right side Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the needle plate a Correct position of feed dogs b Incorrect position of feed dogs p Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the machine Align the S and marks a S mark on the bobbin case b mark on the machine c Bobbin case Make sure...

Page 203: ...dle or feed dogs contact the needle plate the machine may be malfunctioning therefore contact your nearest authorized retailer f Turn off the machine and then install the bobbin and presser foot Refer to Setting the Bobbin and CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT on page B 49 g Correctly thread the machine For details on the machine refer to Upper Threading on page B 42 h Perform trial sewing with normal fab...

Page 204: ...bar threader etc Rethread the machine correctly B 42 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle B 51 There are scratches on the bobbin case Replace the bobbin case or consult your authorized retailer A 3 Upper thread tension is too strong Adjust the thread tension S 12 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric Thread Needle Combinations chart B 53 ...

Page 205: ...bbin case Replace the bobbin case or consult your authorized retailer A 3 Needle is defective Replace the needle B 51 Upper threading is incorrect Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine B 42 Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin thread correctly B 39 Presser foot is attached incorrectly Attach the presser foot correctly B 49 Screw of the presser foot holder is loos...

Page 206: ...ler to control the zigzag stitch width Use the foot controller instead of the Start Stop button to operate the machine or set the Width Control to OFF in the settings screen B 25 S 4 All keys and buttons have been locked by Press to unlock all keys and buttons B 49 B 51 Nothing happens even if the LCD display is pressed The screen has been locked Press either of the following keys to unlock the sc...

Page 207: ... Stop button or the Reverse Stitch button is pressed Data volume is too large for this pattern This message is displayed when the patterns you are editing take up too much memory or if you are editing too many patterns for the memory Failed to save file This message appears when you try to save more than 100 settings screen image files in the USB media In this case delete a file from the USB media...

Page 208: ...vice has been activated Is the thread tangled Is the needle bent This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery The shutoff support mode has been activated Turn off the machine This message appears when the machine is in the shutoff support mode Turn off the machine once to start the machine again see page B 28 The Start Stop bu...

Page 209: ...e the presser foot lifter button to lower the presser foot This message is displayed when a button such as the Start Stop button is pushed while the presser foot is raised When the speed controller is set to control the zigzag stitch width the Start Stop button does not operate This message is displayed when the speed control lever is set to control the zigzag stitch width and the Start Stop butto...

Page 210: ...The media device should only contain the upgrade file a USB port for media mouse b USB media d Press The upgrade file is loaded e Remove the USB media and turn the machine off and on again UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE Note When using USB media to upgrade the software check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved on the USB media being used before starting to upgrade Note The access ...

Page 211: ...nnector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine Removable Disk will appear in Computer My computer d Copy the upgrade file to Removable Disk The following message will appear e When the message disappears press The upgrade file is loaded f Unplug the USB cable and turn the machine off and on again Note If an error occurs a red text error message will appear When the i...

Page 212: ...8 selecting S 77 sewing S 81 Cleaning LCD screen A 3 machine casing A 3 race A 3 Combining Patterns character decorative stitches S 90 Cord guide bobbin cover S 32 Crazy quilt S 32 D Darning S 58 Dart seam S 28 Dual feed foot B 55 E Eco mode B 28 Editing character decorative stitches S 84 Elastic zigzag stitches S 33 Elongation key S 87 Error messages A 17 Eyelet S 62 F Fabrics fabric thread needl...

Page 213: ...on B 68 sewing end point B 71 Sensor pen B 61 Sensor pen holder B 62 Settings automatic reinforcement stitching S 5 automatic thread cutting S 13 display language B 29 machine setting mode key B 25 stitch length S 10 stitch width S 10 thread tension S 12 Sewing machine help key B 30 Sewing speed controller speed control slide B 11 B 13 S 3 Sewing type selection key B 32 Shelltuck stitches S 49 Shu...

Page 214: ...INDEX A 24 W Walking foot B 49 Z Zigzag stitches S 31 Zipper insertion centered S 64 side S 65 ...

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Page 216: ...English 882 D01 Printed in Taiwan XF3650 001 ...

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