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Page 2: ...not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol position which represents off th...

Page 3: ...2 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH...

Page 4: ...o 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 equi...

Page 5: ...en storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or deterge...

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Page 7: ...Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 2 To learn the operation of the principal parts and the screens Pre programmed with more than 100 frequently used stitches To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sew...

Page 8: ...Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit for an explanation about the convenient embroidery edit functions In the screens that appear in the step by step directions the parts that are used for the operation are show...

Page 9: ...e or Elastic Attaching 79 Heirloom 80 One step Buttonholes 82 Four step Buttonholes 86 Bar Tacks 90 Button Sewing 92 Eyelet 94 Multi directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch 95 Zipper Inse...

Page 10: ...g Embroidery Patterns in the Machine s Memory 168 Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media Commercially Available 170 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer 171 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine...

Page 11: ...Contents x...

Page 12: ...to sew with the twin needle n Thread guide for bobbin winding Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread o Pretension disk Pass the thread around the pretension disk when...

Page 13: ...ace Embroidery Unit a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering b Release button located under the embroidery unit Press the release button to remove the embroid...

Page 14: ...n Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread e Presser Foot Lifter button Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric Press this button aga...

Page 15: ...4 Included Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 1...

Page 16: ...frame set medium H 10 cm W 10 cm H 4 inches W 4 inches EF74 Frame EF78 Embroidery sheet 32 Embroidery frame set large H 18 cm W 13 cm H 7 inches W 5 inches EF75 Frame EF79 Embroidery sheet 33 Embroid...

Page 17: ...4 inches H x 6 1 4 inches W EF81 Frame EF86 Embroidery sheet Memo All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice Note Embroi...

Page 18: ...the cover towards you a Latch Remove the LCD cover Attaching the LCD cover Insert the tabs at the bottom of the LCD cover into the grooves at the bottom of the LCD a Tabs b Grooves While pressing the...

Page 19: ...NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8...

Page 20: ...lemental Spool Pin 21 Using the Spool Pin 23 Setting the Bobbin 24 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 25 UPPER THREADING 27 Threading Using the Automatic Threading Button 27 Threading Manually 29 Using the...

Page 21: ...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 pull...

Page 22: ...in this display before sewing c Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch d Shows a preview of the selected stitch e Shows the stitch patterns f Shows additional pages that can be displaye...

Page 23: ...plication and when you need instructions on how to sew the stitch pattern This key is very helpful for beginners 53 f Pattern explanation key Press this key to see an explanation of the selected patte...

Page 24: ...saved pattern 53 p Manual memory key Change the stitch pattern settings zigzag width and stitch length thread tension automatic thread cutting or automatic reinforcement stitching etc then save them b...

Page 25: ...to character or decorative stitch patterns see page 105 c Adjust the presser foot height Select the height of the presser foot when the presser foot is raised d Adjust the presser foot pressure The h...

Page 26: ...an application g Change the display language see page 18 h Display the service count of embroidery stitches The service count is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing Contact your...

Page 27: ...e thread number 123 is selected select among six thread brands see page 159 d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting see page 158 e Adjust the thread tension for embroidering f Select the height...

Page 28: ...n This is normal and is not a sign of malfunction Adjust the screen if it is difficult to read The screen may be dark immediately after turning on the power This is a function of the LCD back light sc...

Page 29: ...s screen appears Press The General settings screen appears Use and to choose the display language Choose from the following languages ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN DUTCH SPANISH JAPANESE DANISH NORWEG...

Page 30: ...rmation displays information about the main parts of the machine and their functions This is the first screen displayed when you press displays information about the operation buttons displays informa...

Page 31: ...ions Press to see a video of the displayed instructions Press to view the next page Press to return to the original screen Using the Pattern Explanation Key If you want to know more about the uses of...

Page 32: ...he bobbin winder shaft and set the bobbin on the shaft a Groove of the bobbin b Spring on the shaft Set the supplemental spool pin in the up position a Supplemental spool pin Place the spool of thread...

Page 33: ...spool and or spool cap are set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin the thread will wind uneven on the bobbin and eventually cause damage to the machine Use the spool cap large medium or...

Page 34: ...pring on the bobbin winder shaft and set the bobbin on the shaft a Groove of the bobbin b Spring on the shaft Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that...

Page 35: ...guide b Pin c Pretension disk Follow steps through on page 22 through 23 Setting the Bobbin Press in that order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD see page 20 Follow the steps expl...

Page 36: ...e sewing applications where you want to pull up the bobbin thread for example when making gathers darts or doing free motion quilting or embroidery Guide the bobbin thread through the groove following...

Page 37: ...loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate Pull up the bobbin thread then pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 100 mm approx 3 4 inches toward the back of the...

Page 38: ...e attach the accessory to the machine after threading the machine Memo The automatic threading function can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Thread such as transparent nylon mo...

Page 39: ...needle The upper threading is finished Memo When sewing with fine cross wound thread use the small spool cap and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool a Spool cap small b Thread spo...

Page 40: ...Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool Note When the Automatic Threading button is pressed the presser foot will be automatically lowered If you are using an incorrect needle and thread combination the...

Page 41: ...he threading path cover a Top left corner b Threading path cover Pull the thread back down to the needle bar along the left side of the thread path guide Make sure the thread is hooked at the top corn...

Page 42: ...wn in the twin needle mode refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART at the end of this manual Press and install the twin needle see CHANGING THE NEEDLE on page 36 Manually thread the machine Follow the steps...

Page 43: ...o secure the thread spool a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool Hold the thread from the spool with both hands and place the thread in the thread guide Do not place the thread in the bobbin winding t...

Page 44: ...nto the end of the bobbin winder shaft Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that order and then thread the upper thread Note If the key is light gray after selecting the stitch the selected...

Page 45: ...presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the holder a Notch b Pin Press to unlock all keys and buttons Raise the presser foot lever CAUTION Always press on the screen be...

Page 46: ...on the walking foot on the presser foot bar a Operation lever b Needle clamp screw c Fork d Presser foot bar Lower the presser foot lever Insert the screw and tighten the screw securely with the screw...

Page 47: ...accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only sewing machine needles made for home use type 130 705H needle Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury Never sew with a...

Page 48: ...securely tighten the needle clamp screw a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle Press to unlock all keys and buttons CAUTION Be sure to push in the needle until it touche...

Page 49: ...ak which could result in injury A home sewing machine needle 75 11 is inserted in the sewing machine Fabric Thread Needle Combinations The following table provides information concerning the appropria...

Page 50: ...ser Foot 43 If the Fabric does not Feed at the Beginning of Stitching 43 Sewing Lightweight Fabrics 43 STITCH SETTINGS 44 Setting the Stitch Width 44 Setting the Stitch Length 44 Setting the Thread Te...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...hen there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation The thread may tangle possibly resulting in damage Note When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon thread or other decorative threa...

Page 53: ...eeping the seam parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine Leave the needle in the fabric and press the Presser Foot Lifter butto...

Page 54: ...hen sewing thick seams press the black button on the left side of presser foot J Raise the presser foot While keeping the black button on the left side of presser foot J pressed in press the Presser F...

Page 55: ...value in the display gets bigger Setting the Stitch Length Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length Example Press to shorten the stitch length The value in the display...

Page 56: ...in thread Upper Thread is Too Tight If the bobbin thread can be seen on the surface of the fabric press a Bobbin thread b Upper thread c Surface d Locks appear on surface of fabric Upper Thread is Too...

Page 57: ...ll automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches and then continue sewing Press the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button a Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machine will sew...

Page 58: ...as 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 s...

Page 59: ...stopped while large pieces of fabric or projects are being sewn The screen can be locked when sewing utility stitches and character decorative stitches Select a stitch pattern If necessary adjust any...

Page 60: ...r Foot G 65 Overcasting Using Presser Foot J 66 Overcasting Using the Optional Side Cutter 67 When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter 68 Quilting 69 Piecing 70 Quilting 70 Appliqu 71...

Page 61: ...h Stitch Selection Screens There are 5 categories of Utility Stitches indicates that there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category Straight Overcasting Quilting Stitches Decorative...

Page 62: ...y 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 se...

Page 63: ...d tension automatic thread cutting automatic reinforcement stitching etc are preset in the machine for each stitch However if you have specific settings that you wish to reuse later for a stitch you c...

Page 64: ...ur application or to get advice about sewing particular stitches For example if you want to sew overcasting but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch you can use this screen to...

Page 65: ...o return to the original screen The upper part of the screen displays a selection of buttonholes with explanations Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch Press or to scroll the page T...

Page 66: ...intuck etc Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Triple stretch stitch General sewing for reinforcement...

Page 67: ...rcement Stitch button to sew 3 4 reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches at the end of the seam After sewing press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads a a CAUTION Be sure the needle does n...

Page 68: ...ole 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 fabric as the needle...

Page 69: ...achine and screws in the needle plate Memo When using the straight stitch needle plate all straight stitches become middle needle posi tion stitches You cannot change the needle position using the wid...

Page 70: ...reverse stitch at the end Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a needle Iron the dart to one side so that it is flat Gathering Use on waists of skirts sleeves of shirts etc Select a straig...

Page 71: ...nd attach presser foot J With right sides of the fabric together sew the seam line then cut half of the seam allowance from the side on which the flat fell seam will lie When the automatic thread cutt...

Page 72: ...elect and attach presser foot I d Sew a straight stitch along the fold When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitching are preset reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatica...

Page 73: ...on Appliqu Using a Zigzag Stitch Attach the appliqu using a temporary spray adhesive or basting then sew it Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the...

Page 74: ...ine see page 24 Thread 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...

Page 75: ...he right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual 2 s...

Page 76: ...h mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of light and medium weight fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Overcasting stitch Reinforcing o...

Page 77: ...J Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium stretch fabric and heavyweight fabric decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 16 OK J Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stret...

Page 78: ...e needle manually when using the side cutter or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the Automatic Threading button Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm...

Page 79: ...ing is sewn When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter The seam margin should be approximately 5 mm approx 3 16 inch a Seam margin a a b b a Note If the width has been adjusted turn the...

Page 80: ...rk 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch right seam allowance 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Piecing stitch Middle Piecework patchwork 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Piecing stitch Left Piecewor...

Page 81: ...nd backing is called quilting You can sew the quilt with the walking foot to keep the quilt top batting and backing from sliding The walking foot has a set of feed dogs that move together with the fee...

Page 82: ...ves when necessary Turn the appliqu over and attach the thick paper with basting pins or a basting stitch Select and attach presser foot J Use the quilting appliqu stitch to attach the appliqu Sew aro...

Page 83: ...will return to the original screen 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 Sl...

Page 84: ...ition switch located at the rear of the base of the machine to a Rear of machine b Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine c Up d Down Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut a...

Page 85: ...hes Attach blind hem stitch foot R and lower the presser foot Position the fabric so the folded edge touches the guide of the presser foot a Guide b Fold Sew the fabric keeping the folded edge in cont...

Page 86: ...sewing a Appliqu b Fabric glue Select or Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to the appliqu shape size and quality of material see page 44 Attach presser foot J Check that the needle drop...

Page 87: ...ell tuck stitches fold the fabric in half along the bias Attach presser foot J Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric and start sewing a Needle drop position Unfold the fabric a...

Page 88: ...a pressed seam allowance Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot J With the right sides facing each other sew two pieces of fabric together and then press open the seam allowance a Straight s...

Page 89: ...bbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather and then smooth the gathers by ironing them Select or Sew the spaces between the straight seams Pull out the straight stitch threads Fagoting When t...

Page 90: ...gather Place the tape over the gather and hold it in place with basting pins a Tape Select or Sew over the tape or elastic Pull out the straight stitch threads Memo Use a thick thread Memo Be sure tha...

Page 91: ...of the open area 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 Usin...

Page 92: ...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 threads pull o...

Page 93: ...1 64 1 16 NO Narrow squared buttonhole Buttonholes for light to medium weight 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 Wide squared buttonhole Buttonholes with extra space for l...

Page 94: ...d length of the buttonhole on the fabric Pull out the button holder plate on the presser foot and insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole Then tighten the button holder plate around...

Page 95: ...e buttonhole and cut towards the pin a Basting pin b Seam ripper Note Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in...

Page 96: ...her and then set the plate at the calculated value a Presser foot scale b Button holder plate c Completed measurement of diameter thickness d 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Memo For keyhole buttonholes use the...

Page 97: ...ch settings for the left side of the buttonhole make sure that all setting should be changed to match Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needl...

Page 98: ...Select stitch to sew up the right side of the buttonhole and press the Start Stop button to begin sewing Sew the right side of the buttonhole and press the Start Stop button again Sew the right side...

Page 99: ...ing sure the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Darning Darn...

Page 100: ...thread and then press the Start Stop button to start the machine Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches and then stops Memo If automatic thread cutting is turne...

Page 101: ...s Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Bar tack Reinforcement at opening of pocket etc 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 0 4 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Memo Bar tacks...

Page 102: ...t stitches and stop automatically Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot and allow for easier feeding a Presse...

Page 103: ...end of the upper thread and start sewing The machine stops automatically when sewing is finished From the wrong side of the fabric pull the end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through t...

Page 104: ...he Button Pull the shank lever toward you before sewing a Shank lever Pull the two ends of the upper thread between the button and the fabric wind them around the shank and then tie them firmly togeth...

Page 105: ...er the presser foot and start sewing When sewing is finished the machine sews reinforcement stitches and stops automatically e Use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the center of the stitching Stitch...

Page 106: ...oint and sew seam 1 as shown a Start Point Select and sew seam 2 as shown The fabric will move sideways so guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight Select and sew seam 3 as shown The fabric fe...

Page 107: ...oot J Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot I with the presser foot holder and attach the zipper foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position Topstitch 7 to 10 mm approx 1 4 to 3 8 inch from th...

Page 108: ...nd of zipper opening e 3 mm approx 1 8 inch Remove presser foot J Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot I with the presser foot holder and attach the presser foot a Right b Left c Needle drop...

Page 109: ...lder 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 presse...

Page 110: ...INING STITCH PATTERNS 112 Before Combining 112 Combining Various Stitch Patterns 112 Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns 114 Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns 114 Combining Stitc...

Page 111: ...ch length and width e Cross stitch f Utility decorative stitch patterns g Alphabet characters gothic font h Alphabet characters handwriting font i Alphabet characters outline j Patterns saved in the m...

Page 112: ...patterns indicates that there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category Decorative Stitch Patterns 7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns Satin Stitch Patterns 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Cros...

Page 113: ...ress to view the next page Press to view the previous page To select a different stitch pattern press When the current stitch pattern is erased select the new stitch pattern The selected pattern is di...

Page 114: ...CH PATTERNS Character Decorative Stitches 103 4 Deleting Characters Press to delete the last character Select the correct character Memo Characters are deleted individually starting with the last char...

Page 115: ...g 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 fa...

Page 116: ...ttern Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the correct pattern below Memo If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing the pattern may not turn out correctly Also depending on the pa...

Page 117: ...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 patter...

Page 118: ...rn on the automatic thread cutting mode 47 c Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen When the screen is locked the various settings such as the stitch width and stitch length are locked and...

Page 119: ...he thread density of the pattern 110 l Delete key When you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern use this key to delete the mistake When you make a mistake in combining stitch patterns use this ke...

Page 120: ...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 the...

Page 121: ...of the selected pattern is displayed Press to change the thread color in the image The color changes every time you press the button CAUTION If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to ret...

Page 122: ...tches 111 4 Press to display the enlarged image Use to view any part of the image that extends out of the viewable display area Press to return to the original screen Memo You can also sew from this s...

Page 123: ...g Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined patterns If you want to sew the pattern continuously press after finishing the stitch pattern combination When changing sizes creat...

Page 124: ...13 4 Press The display returns to the stitch selection screen Press Select Press Press to sew the pattern continuously Press to view the completed pattern see page 110 Memo Patterns are deleted indivi...

Page 125: ...terns Example Press The large size stitch will be selected Press again then press to select the small size The pattern is displayed in a smaller size Press to sew continuously The entered pattern is r...

Page 126: ...ess again then press The pattern is flipped horizontally Press The entered pattern is repeated Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length Example Press then press once The length of the image is se...

Page 127: ...create 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 th...

Page 128: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Character Decorative Stitches 117 4 Press The next stitch pattern will move to the left Press The entered pattern is repeated More Examples Press Press Press Press...

Page 129: ...omputers 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 stand...

Page 130: ...indows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary progr...

Page 131: ...creen automatically If the Memory is Full If this screen appears while 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...

Page 132: ...e saved stitch pattern is not displayed press to view the entire stitch pattern Press if you decide not to delete the stitch pattern a Pockets holding saved stitch patterns Press A confirmation messag...

Page 133: ...ress Insert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine a USB port connector for media b USB media Press Press to return to the original screen without saving The Saving screen is display...

Page 134: ...r for computer b USB cable connector The Removable Disk icon will appear in My Computer on the computer Press Press Press to return to the original screen without saving The stitch pattern will be tem...

Page 135: ...the pattern saved in that pocket appears If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed press to view the entire stitch pattern Press to return to the original screen without saving a Pockets hol...

Page 136: ...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 a Folder name b Stitch p...

Page 137: ...want to recall Press to return to the original screen without recalling Press Press to delete the stitch pattern The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed Note Wh...

Page 138: ...ng 153 Restarting from the Beginning 153 Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes Off 154 Manually Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 155 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS 156 Ad...

Page 139: ...in the embroidery frame 140 6 Pattern selection Turn the main power to ON and select an embroidery pattern 132 7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit 145 8 Ch...

Page 140: ...the presser foot holder a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Remove the presser foot holder Lower the presser foot lever Position embroidery foot W on the presser foot bar s...

Page 141: ...y result If the embroidery unit could not be initialized correctly a buzzer will sound If this happens go through the initialization process again This is not a malfunction Note You can sew utility st...

Page 142: ...he release button and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine a Release button Note A confirmation message to lower the frame securing lever after the carriage moves to its initial position CAU...

Page 143: ...ine s memory You can also use patterns from the embroidery cards sold separately Once the machine has finished the initialization and the carriage has moved to the start position the pattern type sele...

Page 144: ...s in this machine indicates that there is more than one pattern selection screen for that category Embroidery patterns Alphabet characters Floral alphabet patterns Frame patterns Baby Lock Exclusive E...

Page 145: ...Press to view the next page Press to view the previous page The selected pattern is displayed Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed If you make a mistake selecting the pattern press...

Page 146: ...r select the character and then press to change the size The size changes each time you press the key from large to medium to small If you make a mistake press to erase the mistake If the pattern is t...

Page 147: ...ss Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen a Frame shapes b Frame patterns Various frame patterns are displayed at the bottom part of the screen Press the...

Page 148: ...s available Insert the card completely into the slot on the right side of the machine Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing the front Press The patterns on the embr...

Page 149: ...hes are in the selected pattern and how many stitches have been sewn so far g Shows the time necessary to sew the pattern and the time already spent sewing the pattern not including time for changing...

Page 150: ...each letter when sewing alphabet character patterns 165 t Memory key Saves a pattern in the machine s memory USB media or a computer 168 171 u Return key Press this key to return to the pattern type s...

Page 151: ...g etc you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen see below In the case of thick terry cloth towels we recommend that you p...

Page 152: ...inches Can embroider an area 2 cm 6 cm approx 1 inch 2 1 2 inches Use when embroidering connected or combined characters or patterns or when embroidering large patterns Use when embroidering patterns...

Page 153: ...keep the fabric from loosening after stretching After stretching the fabric make sure the fabric is taut Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering a Outer frame b...

Page 154: ...ter frame Remove the embroidery sheet Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support After embroidering remove the stabilizer carefully Attach the sta...

Page 155: ...PREPARING THE FABRIC 144 Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Secure with double sided tape or a temporary spray adhesive a Ribbon b Stabilizer a b...

Page 156: ...the embroidery frame s with the holder s a Arrow mark Lower the frame securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder a Frame securing lever Rem...

Page 157: ...on Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be sewn in the right place Press The following screen is displayed From press the key for the position that you want to check a Selected positi...

Page 158: ...mbroidered appears Press to select the frame used in the preview Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected Press to see a full screen preview The pattern can be sewn as it appears in the follo...

Page 159: ...embroidery thread is recommended for use with this machine Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine When usi...

Page 160: ...ish sewing will appear on the display Press CLOSE and the display will return to the original screen Memo The cursor moves over the pattern show ing which part of the pattern is being sewn Memo If the...

Page 161: ...wing order display shows Appliqu Material Appliqu Position Appliqu and then the sewing order of the colors around the appliqu Attach an iron on stabilizer to the wrong side of the appliqu material a A...

Page 162: ...op Apply a thin layer of adhesive or spray adhesive to the back of the appliqu piece and attach it to the appliqu position so that it follows the seam of the outline Press the Start Stop button The ap...

Page 163: ...stitches Press The carriage will move and the thread will be automatically cut Unlock the frame securing lever and remove the embroidery frame Be careful not to apply strong force to the fabric at thi...

Page 164: ...ore the spot where the thread broke If you cannot move back to the spot where the thread broke press to select the color and move to the beginning position of that color then use or to move ahead to s...

Page 165: ...e embroidery frame The following message will appear Press The previous sewing screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears Press the Start Stop button to continue embroidering a Stitch...

Page 166: ...the original screen Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the presser foot and press the Start Stop button to start sewing Note To continue a pattern that has had its posi tion changed see pag...

Page 167: ...the fabric Press Press to weaken the upper thread tension The tension number will decrease Press Upper Thread is Too Loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose resulting in a loose upper threa...

Page 168: ...off press TENSION CUT key and then END COLOR TRIM Press to turn off END COLOR TRIM The key will display as When one color thread is sewn the machine will stop without cutting the thread Using the Thr...

Page 169: ...ry In the MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED display use to change the maximum embroidery speed You can choose from 3 different speed levels Press Note If design has many trims it is recommended to select a higher...

Page 170: ...AY use to display the name of the thread colors the time or the embroidery thread number When the thread number is displayed use to select from six embroidery thread brands pictured below Press Memo C...

Page 171: ...Press In the FRAME DISPLAY use to change the embroidery frame display mode There are 10 choices a Extra large frame embroidering area b Center line c Large frame embroidering area d Medium frame embr...

Page 172: ...the Pattern and the Needle Example Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric as shown Press CAUTION When you have revised the pattern c...

Page 173: ...e pattern Press to shrink the pattern Press to stretch the pattern horizontally Press to compact the pattern horizontally Press to stretch the pattern vertically Press to compact the pattern verticall...

Page 174: ...to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the right Press to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the left P...

Page 175: ...ontal mirror image of the selected pattern Press again to return the pattern to normal Changing the Density Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only The thread density for some alphabet character an...

Page 176: ...ess to return to the pattern selection screen Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns Combined alphabet character patterns can be sewn with each letter in a different color If MULTI COLOR i...

Page 177: ...e 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...

Page 178: ...view and change the thread colors as desired Trademarks Secure Digital SD Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of SD Card Association CompactFlash is a registered trademark or a trademark of...

Page 179: ...n is saved the display returns to the original screen automatically If the Memory is Full If the screen below displays either the maximum number of patterns have been saved or the pattern you want to...

Page 180: ...original screen automatically a b Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the Saving screen is displayed You will lose the pattern you are saving Memo If there is enough memory available after d...

Page 181: ...want to save is in the sewing screen Insert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine a USB port connector for media b USB media Press Press to return to the original screen without sa...

Page 182: ...appear in My Computer on the computer Press when the pattern you want to save is in the sewing screen Press Press to return to the original screen without saving The pattern will be temporarily saved...

Page 183: ...original screen Press The sewing screen is displayed Recalling from USB Media You can recall a specific embroider pattern from either directly USB media or a folder in the USB media If the pattern is...

Page 184: ...e path shows the current folder at the top of the list Embroidery patterns and folders in a subfolder are displayed Press to return to the previous folder Press the key of the pattern you want to retr...

Page 185: ...ble Disk is written to the machine Press The patterns in the computer are displayed on the selection screen Press the key of the pattern you want to recall Press to return to the original screen Press...

Page 186: ...then cut neatly around the outside of the shape Embroider the same pattern from step onto the base fabric Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqu cre...

Page 187: ...tern embroidered in step Be sure that the appliqu fabric completely covers the seam Embroider the same pattern on the appliqu fabric Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit and cut around...

Page 188: ...Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns 187 Changing Alphabet Character Spacing 187 Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern 188 Changing the Thread Color 189 Creating a Custom...

Page 189: ...the position on the LCD Rotate Patterns You can rotate patterns one degree ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time Enlarge or Reduce Patterns You can make patterns larger or smaller This function is n...

Page 190: ...f Patterns saved in the machine s memory see page 172 g Patterns saved in USB media see page 172 h Patterns saved on the computer see page 173 i Baby Lock Exclusive Embroidery Designs Memo See page 1...

Page 191: ...34 and 136 for more information on selecting patterns The pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen Press The pattern selected for editing is outlined in red on the embroidery edit display Pr...

Page 192: ...ters Press to change the layout of the pattern If the characters are too small to see press to view a display of all entered characters Select the layout Example When selecting an arc use and to chang...

Page 193: ...ING PATTERNS TO EDIT 182 Press to return to the original screen After you finish your selections press The embroidery edit screen will appear Proceed to see EDITING PATTERNS on page 183 to edit the pa...

Page 194: ...of the pattern currently selected c Shows the distance from the center of the frame d Shows the color currently selected and the number of colors in the pattern e Shows the degree of rotation for the...

Page 195: ...or reduced 186 g Density key Press this key to change the density of frame patterns or character patterns 164 h Horizontal mirror image key Press this key to make a horizontal mirror image of the sele...

Page 196: ...by which the pattern is rotated Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left Press to rota...

Page 197: ...o enlarge the pattern Press to shrink the pattern Press to stretch the pattern horizontally Press to compact the pattern horizontally Press to stretch the pattern vertically Press to compact the patte...

Page 198: ...pattern from the screen Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns Press Press the key of the layout you want to embroider See page 181 for more information about layout types The displ...

Page 199: ...he pattern to its original appearance Press to return to the original screen Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern Press so you can assign a thread color to each character Change...

Page 200: ...choose a new color from the color palette To return to the original color press If multiple colors have been changed this command will return all colors to their original colors You can select colors...

Page 201: ...ith the touch pen You can scroll through 100 colors at a time using and on the custom thread table a Custom thread table Use to select one of the thread brands in the machine Use to enter a color s 4...

Page 202: ...eps through Press to display the thread list Use to select a thread color a Thread list b Thread brand Press Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified To delete a specifi...

Page 203: ...riginal color You can select colors from the custom thread table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen a Custom thread b Custom thread table The display shows the changed colors Press Des...

Page 204: ...repeated pattern To widen spacing press To tighten spacing press Complete repeated patterns by repeating steps through Press to finish repeating a b c d Memo You can only adjust the spacing of pattern...

Page 205: ...s you to design complex repeated patterns Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut Press to cut horizontally Press to cut vertically The pattern direction indicator will change d...

Page 206: ...an arrow will be sewn using the final thread When sewing a series of patterns use the point of this arrow for positioning the following designs to be sewn Press Press Note Once you have cut a repeate...

Page 207: ...o return to the embroidery edit screen To combine the pattern with other patterns select the next pattern from this screen see page 197 See page 148 for more information about sewing patterns Memo Whe...

Page 208: ...S Embroidery Edit 197 6 COMBINING PATTERNS Editing Combined Patterns Example Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing Press to select an embroidery pattern Use to view P 4...

Page 209: ...selecting press to change the character size to M then enter the remaining characters The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display Press Use to move the characters Press to...

Page 210: ...ginal display When all editing is finished press Sewing Combined Patterns Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered In this example the embroidery order will be as follows E...

Page 211: ...e edited embroidery patterns to and from the machine s memory a personal computer or USB media Refer to the relevant sections in Chapter 5 on saving and retrieving embroidery patterns and follow the s...

Page 212: ...e 202 Cleaning the Bobbin Case 203 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 204 Screen Visibility is Low 204 Touch Panel is Malfunctioning 204 TROUBLESHOOTING 206 ERROR MESSAGES 209 Alarm Sounds 214 SPECIFICATIONS 215 UP...

Page 213: ...ine clean for best results Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle Lower the presser foot Turn the main power to OFF Remove the needle and the presser foot holder see pages 34 through 36...

Page 214: ...per between the tension plate base and the tension spring and also slide the paper behind the notch of the spring to remove any dirt or dust a Tension plate base b Notch c Paper e g business card type...

Page 215: ...creen until you can see it easily Turn the main power to OFF and back to ON Touch Panel is Malfunctioning If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key the machine does not perform the...

Page 216: ...s an error In this case repeat the steps above Turn the main power to OFF then turn it back to ON Note Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen Do not use a mechanical pencil pin or other s...

Page 217: ...ace etc Skipped stitches Machine is threaded incorrectly Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly 27 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric...

Page 218: ...ays use stabilizing material especially with stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage See your authorized retailer for the proper s...

Page 219: ...Start Stop button 3 Main power switch is not turned on Turn the main power to ON 10 Presser foot is not lowered Lower the presser foot 3 Start Stop button was pushed with the foot controller attached...

Page 220: ...This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery This message is displayed if the is touched when an unusable embroidery card is ins...

Page 221: ...yed when the Start Stop button is pushed while the machine is in embroidery edit mode and a pattern is being edited This message is displayed when there are too many characters and the curved characte...

Page 222: ...yed when with the machine in embroidery mode and the small embroidery frame medium embroidery frame or large embroidery frame attached the selected pattern is larger than the embroidery area of the la...

Page 223: ...rn is not completely within the red outline This message is displayed when is pressed when changing thread colors This message is displayed when you try to save a copyright protected pattern to USB me...

Page 224: ...essage is displayed when the Presser Foot Lifter button is pushed while the presser foot lever is raised the needle is lowered This message is displayed when you attempt to select a pattern after the...

Page 225: ...e sewing screen This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible USB media This message is displayed when it seems that the upper thread has not been threaded correctly This message is displ...

Page 226: ...inches W 12 1 2 inches H 11 1 8 inches D Weight 12 kg 27 lb with case 14 3 kg 32 lb Sewing speed 70 to 1000 stitches per minute Needles Home sewing machine needles HA 130 Embroidery Unit Dimensions 4...

Page 227: ...ert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine making sure the media only contains the upgrade file Press The message Saving the upgrade file Do not turn main power to OFF appears The up...

Page 228: ...nnectors for the computer and for the machine Removable Disk will appear in My Computer Copy the upgrade file to Removable Disk The Connected to PC Do not disconnect the USB cable message will appear...

Page 229: ...UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE 218...

Page 230: ...ced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Decorative stitch Decorative stitching top stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 1...

Page 231: ...fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 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 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO With side cutter Overcasti...

Page 232: ...ecorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Feather stitch Fagoting decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Fagoting cross stitch Fag...

Page 233: ...16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 4 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Honeycomb stitch Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 64...

Page 234: ...avyweight 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 Narrow squared buttonhole Buttonholes for light to medium weight 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...

Page 235: ...1 4 7 0 6 0 5 0 1 4 15 64 3 16 NO Star eyelet For making star shaped eyelets on holes NO Diagonally left up Straight For attaching appliqu on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Reverse...

Page 236: ...n tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Reverse Zigzag For attaching appliqu on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm...

Page 237: ...ve stitches 112 embroidery edit 197 Cord guide bobbin cover 63 Crazy quilt 63 Custom Thread Table 190 191 Cut Tension key 156 D Darning 88 Dart seam 59 Density key 164 E Edit end key 196 Editing chara...

Page 238: ...combinations 38 mode 11 twin needle 31 Needle bar thread guides 2 30 31 Needle clamp screw 2 Needle mode selection key 31 Needle plate 2 Needle position 57 Needle Position button 3 O ON OFF button 1 1...

Page 239: ...tal spool pin 1 21 31 T Tape attaching 64 Tape or elastic attaching 79 Thread fabric thread needle combinations 38 thread tension 45 156 Thread color display 159 Thread cutter 1 41 Thread Cutter butto...

Page 240: ...Index 229...

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