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SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Specification

Sewing Machine

Dimensions

51.1 cm (W)

30.5 cm (H)

25.8 cm (D) (approx. 20-1/8 inches

(W)

12 inches (H)

10-1/8 inches (D))

Case dimensions

58.2 cm (W)

31.9 cm (H)

28.4 cm (D) (approx. 22-7/8 inches

(W)

12-1/2 inches (H)

11-1/8 inches (D))

Weight

11.3 kg (24.9 lb.)

Sewing speed

70 to 1000 stitches per minute

Needle

Home sewing machine needles (HA

130)

Summary of Contents for espire BLSR

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Page 2: ...Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main...

Page 3: ...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: ...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...

Page 5: ...been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized retailer or service cen ter for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment For a longe...

Page 6: ...addition to operations such as combining and editing patterns to rotate or resize them and storing combined patterns Parts related to operations described in the procedures are highlighted in gold Per...

Page 7: ...g 83 Fagoting 84 Tape or Elastic Attaching 85 Heirloom Stitching 86 Buttonhole Stitches 88 Bar Tacks 93 Button Sewing 95 Eyelets 96 Multi Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch 97 Zipper...

Page 8: ...7 1 2 3 4 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 130 ERROR MESSAGES 133 SPECIFICATIONS 136 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE 137 STITCH SETTING CHART 139 INDEX 147...

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Page 10: ...and edited and operations for using the machine can be displayed and error messages appear in the LCD k Spool pin Place a spool of thread on the spool pin l Spool cap Use the spool cap to hold the sp...

Page 11: ...Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race h Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams i Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread throug...

Page 12: ...needle position Press this button twice to sew a single stitch d Thread Cutter button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread e Presser Foot Lifter button Press this but...

Page 13: ...t the two spool pins into the two holes in the spool support d Open the upper cover of the machine With your right hand snap the cover toward the back to release the cover from the latch Slide the upp...

Page 14: ...eft so that the pin fits into the hole in the machine and then fit the spool stand into the latch a Latch b Spool stand Note Make sure that the latch of the machine is positioned toward you and that t...

Page 15: ...PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 14 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 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point nee...

Page 16: ...sh X59476 051 23 Eyelet punch 135793 001 24 Screwdriver large XC8349 051 25 Screwdriver small X55468 051 26 Spool cap small 2 130013 154 27 Spool cap medium 2 One is on the machine X55260 153 28 Spool...

Page 17: ...tch foot with guide XA0059 001 7 Stitch guide foot P FA6 8 Adjustable zipper piping foot FA9 9 Non stick foot FA8 10 Open toe foot FA7 11 Free motion grip See note 12 Open toe walking foot See note Me...

Page 18: ...24 LOWER UPPER THREADING 25 Winding the Bobbin 25 Using the Supplemental Spool Pin 25 Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin 27 Setting the Bobbin 28 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 28 Upper Threading 29...

Page 19: ...th wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grab the power cord plug or power cord connector to remove it from the wall outlet or...

Page 20: ...rmal characteristic of the display and is not a malfunction Be sure to sit in front of the display while using it When the machine is turned on the opening screen appears The machine can be set so tha...

Page 21: ...s for using the machine 23 3 Presser foot Needle exchange key Press this key when changing the needle or presser foot Pressing this key locks all keys and operation buttons so that parts can safely be...

Page 22: ...nt stitches at the beginning and end of stitching depending on the selected stitch reverse stitches may be sewn Press this key again to cancel the setting 45 m Automatic thread cutting key Press this...

Page 23: ...g is selected see page 47 Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights 3 2 mm 5 0 mm and 7 5 mm b Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode see pa...

Page 24: ...s and Their Functions Sewing Basics Troubleshooting Presser foot lever Sewing speed controller Handwheel Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Knee lifter Foot controller Upper threading Bobb...

Page 25: ...s to view the next page e When you are finished with the instructions press Press or to scroll through additional information for that page Using the Pattern Explanation Key To learn more about the us...

Page 26: ...ar as possible onto the supplemental spool pin to secure the thread spool a Supplemental spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool CAUTION The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing mach...

Page 27: ...seat i Slide the bobbin holder to the left until it snaps into place When the bobbin holder is set to the left it works as a switch to make the bobbin wind automatically a Bobbin holder switch The bo...

Page 28: ...unwinds from the front a Spool cap b Thread spool c Spool pin e Slide the spool cap as far as possible onto the spool pin and then return the spool pin to its original position f While holding the thr...

Page 29: ...the thread completely through the groove pull it toward you to cut it with the cutter a Cutter g Attach the bobbin cover by inserting the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover then lightly...

Page 30: ...ection describes how to thread the machine and the needle The machine is marked with numbers that indicate the threading order a Turn on the machine b Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the...

Page 31: ...read down up then down through the groove as shown in the illustration a Upper thread shutter a Upper thread shutter b Thread take up lever check window i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread...

Page 32: ...r button to lower the presser foot before starting to sew Note When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut...

Page 33: ...et the supplemental spool pin in the up position a Supplemental spool pin e Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front Then slide the...

Page 34: ...ch width becomes narrower than with single needle sewing a Single needle twin needle setting appears l Press the Start Stop button after lowering the presser foot lever Note The needle threader cannot...

Page 35: ...r foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the holder a Notch b Pin b Press or press in the screen All keys and operation buttons are unlocked and the previous screen is display...

Page 36: ...to raise the needle b Press The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked CAUTION Always press in the operation panel before changing the needle If is not pressed and the Start Stop...

Page 37: ...le for setting the needle c Flat side of needle e Press or press in the screen All keys and operation buttons are unlocked and the previous screen is displayed Note Do not apply extreme force when loo...

Page 38: ...e refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use Fabric Thread Size of needle Type Size Medium weight fabric Broadcloth Cotton 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Syntheti...

Page 39: ...height Make sure that the extension table is either at the same level or slightly lower than the surface of the needle plate e When you are finished using the extension table remove it While slightly...

Page 40: ...t Fit under the Presser Foot 43 If the Fabric Does Not Feed 43 Sewing Lightweight Fabric 43 ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS 44 Adjusting the Stitch Width 44 Adjusting the Stitch Length 44 Adjusting the Thre...

Page 41: ...low b Fast g Lightly place your hands on the fabric to guide it and then press the Start Stop button to start sewing CAUTION To avoid injury pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in...

Page 42: ...te When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon thread or other decorative threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Memo When the Thread Cutter button is pressed the feed dogs are automat...

Page 43: ...the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is kept pressed With reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches are sewn at the same place With reverse stitches the stitching is sewn at a low speed in the opposit...

Page 44: ...lever to its highest position so that the fabric can be placed under the presser foot If the Fabric Does Not Feed If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or when sewing thick seams press the...

Page 45: ...can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter Each press of makes the stitch shorter Each press of makes the stitch longer Press to return the setting to its default Note Settings for some sti...

Page 46: ...abric b Upper thread c Bobbin thread d Locks appear on the surface of the fabric Upper Thread Is Too Loose If the upper thread can be seen on the wrong side of the fabric press Each press of the key i...

Page 47: ...of stitching This is useful when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks a Select a stitch b Press to select the automatic thread cutting setting The key appears as c Place the fabric under the presser foot...

Page 48: ...the presser foot has been raised Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle otherwise injuries may occur Memo When the pivot setting is selected the height of the presser foot whe...

Page 49: ...ess the Start Stop button The presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues Automatic Fabric Sensor System Automatic Presser Foot Pressure The thickness of the fabric is automatically det...

Page 50: ...le large pieces of fabric or other projects are being sewn The screen can be locked while sewing utility stitches and character decorative stitches a Select a stitch b If necessary adjust any settings...

Page 51: ...USEFUL FUNCTIONS 50...

Page 52: ...u s 73 Patchwork Crazy Quilts 74 Sewing Curves 74 Using the Cord Guide Bobbin Cover 74 Elastic Zigzag Stitches 75 Tape Elastic Attaching 75 Overcasting 75 Overcasting 76 Overcasting Using Presser Foot...

Page 53: ...ECTING A UTILITY STITCH Stitch Selection Screens Press to display the previous or next page Quilting Stitches Straight Overcasting Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes B...

Page 54: ...settings for the stitch width zigzag width stitch length thread tension automatic thread cutting automatic reverse reinforcement stitching etc However if you wish to save specific settings for a stit...

Page 55: ...ected the stitch length is set to 2 0 mm All stitch settings stitch width stitch length thread tension automatic thread cutting automatic reverse reinforcement stitching mirror image and twin needle s...

Page 56: ...d stitch are displayed d Follow the directions to sew the stitch Press or to scroll the page Press to display the next page Press to return to the previous screen e When you have finished sewing press...

Page 57: ...asting 3 5 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 0 3 4 5 0 30 0 3 16 1 3 16 NO Stem stitch Reinforced 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 NO Quilting appliqu z...

Page 58: ...0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Smocking stitch Smocking decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Rick rack stitch Decorative top stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0...

Page 59: ...7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hand look quilting Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Quilting appliqu zigzag stitch Zigza...

Page 60: ...g with walking foot Sewing together the quilt top batting and 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...

Page 61: ...mm b Cut a piece of thick paper or stabilizer to the finished size of the appliqu design place it on the back of the appliqu and then fold over the seam allowance using an iron c Turn the applique ov...

Page 62: ...sewing speed will be adjusted using the foot controller f Press g While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width a Narrower b Wider h When you are finished sewing set WIDTH...

Page 63: ...oot holder screw b Notch e Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Presser foot holder screw CAUTI...

Page 64: ...necessary height for free motion sewing b Select a stitch When stitch Q 01 or 1 30 is selected free motion quilting foot C is indicated in the upper left corner of the screen When the other stitches a...

Page 65: ...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 screwdriver Otherwise the n...

Page 66: ...to remove the presser foot d Loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove the screw and the presser foot holder e Position the free motion echo quilting foot E on the left side of the presser...

Page 67: ...General sewing gather pintuck 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 s...

Page 68: ...stitches f At the end of the stitching hold the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button pressed to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches g Press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads If t...

Page 69: ...when sewing with a straight stitch in the middle center needle position Needle plate cover marks are used when sewing with a straight stitch in the left position a 5 8 inch approx 16 mm b For stitche...

Page 70: ...button to raise the presser foot and turn the main power to OFF b Remove the flat bed attachment c Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover d Grasp...

Page 71: ...t the beginning of the stitching a Basting c Without sewing reverse stitches at the end of the stitching pull out 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches of the threads cut them and then tie the two ends together...

Page 72: ...t of gathering and then tie the threads f Smooth the gathers by ironing them g Sew along the seam line and then remove the basting stitch Flat Fell Seams Use flat fell seams to reinforce seams and fin...

Page 73: ...urn the fabric over and then iron only the folds with the tip of the iron a Surface of fabric c Press and then attach presser foot I d Attach the pin on the right side of presser foot I to the presser...

Page 74: ...mending Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 OK J Zigzag stitch Middle For overcasting mending Reinforcement stitch...

Page 75: ...guide bobbin cover from top to bottom Position the thread in the notch at the back of the cord guide bobbin cover For easy thread flow through the notch the gimp thread should not exceed 1 5 mm appro...

Page 76: ...e this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch...

Page 77: ...ch 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 of heavy...

Page 78: ...inforcing 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 stretch fabric or decorative...

Page 79: ...eedle manually when using the side cutter or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the needle threader Stitch Key Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stit...

Page 80: ...the stitching is sewn When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Optional 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 bee...

Page 81: ...at the presser foot guide is flush against the fold of the fabric a Presser foot guide b Fold e Sew while keeping the fold in the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle position b Presser foot...

Page 82: ...r foot J and then sew along the edge of the appliqu making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge a Appliqu a Needle drop point Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the needle does not...

Page 83: ...bias B d Attach presser foot J and then sew along the edge of the fabric making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge a Needle drop point e Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks down to...

Page 84: ...and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam Select one of the following stitches a Surface of fabric Smocking The decorative stitching created by sewing over g...

Page 85: ...m approx 3 16 inch and baste them onto thin paper a 4 mm b Thin paper c Basting b Press or and then set the stitch width to the maximum 7 0 mm c Attach presser foot J and then sew with the presser foo...

Page 86: ...ith the elastic tape evenly positioned on the gathers a Elastic tape f Press or g While pulling the elastic tape so that it is about the same length as the fabric pull the fabric at the pin nearest th...

Page 87: ...espun fabrics with a slight stretch Note The needle threader cannot be used Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front If the needle threader is used damage to the machine m...

Page 88: ...al threads from both sides of a 4 mm approx 3 16 inch area left unopened as shown in the illustration a Pulled out thread b Pulled out area c Approximately 4 mm approx 3 16 inch remaining b Press c At...

Page 89: ...1 16 NO Round double ended buttonhole Buttonholes for fine medium to 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 Narrow squared buttonhole Buttonholes for light to medi...

Page 90: ...e marks on the buttonhole foot a Mark on fabric b Marks on presser foot e Pull down the buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot as sh...

Page 91: ...cut towards the pin a Pin b Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the included eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole Then insert a pin along the inside of the bar tack ins...

Page 92: ...e to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric d Tie the ends together and then trim the excess After using the seam ripper to cut the threads sewn over the buttonhole trim the threads Butt...

Page 93: ...with the area to be darned Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Darning Darning of medium weight fabric 7 0 1...

Page 94: ...ject to strain such as ends of pocket openings and slits a Press b Set the scale on buttonhole foot A to the desired length of the darning and then attach the buttonhole foot a Presser foot scale b Fi...

Page 95: ...rcement stitches then stops If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of stitching Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Place a p...

Page 96: ...utomatically cut the thread at the end of stitching f With scissors cut the upper and bobbin threads at the beginning of the stitching pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong si...

Page 97: ...g belt holes and other similar applications a Press and then attach presser foot N b Press or in the width display or or in the length display to set the size of the eyelet c Lower the needle into the...

Page 98: ...ugh the fabric c Press and then attach presser foot N d Insert the needle into the fabric at the starting point of the stitching and then sew seam 1 a Starting point of stitching e Press and then sew...

Page 99: ...sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening and then sew basting stitches to the top of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric b End of zipper opening c Basting d Reverse stitching c Press open the seam...

Page 100: ...verse stitching d Wrong side of fabric c Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper while maintaining 3 mm approx 1 8 inch of sewing space a Zipper pull tab b...

Page 101: ...of the zipper foot to the presser foot holder a Right side b Left side c Needle drop point j Set the fabric so that the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth k Sew revers...

Page 102: ...ns Only 110 Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern 111 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 112 Before Combining Patterns 112 Combining Patterns from Different Categories 112 Combining Stitch Patterns of Diff...

Page 103: ...s f Utility decorative stitch patterns g Alphabet patterns gothic font h Alphabet patterns handwriting font i Alphabet patterns outline style Note When the screen is locked no key other than and the k...

Page 104: ...e Press to display the previous page Press to return to the screen of pattern categories An image of the selected stitch pattern is displayed below the symbol of the appropriate presser foot c To comb...

Page 105: ...cted press to erase the character and then select the new character To select a different character style press and then select the new character style Press to check the selected characters An image...

Page 106: ...rial to the fabric While sewing guide the fabric with your hands so that it will be fed straight Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics or fabrics with coarse weaves attach stabiliz...

Page 107: ...s and then press on P 6 of the screen b Attach presser foot N and then sew a single pattern c Compare the sewn pattern with the following illustration Memo When sewing character stitch patterns the ma...

Page 108: ...HORIZ display Each press of the key increases the value and moves the pattern to the right If the pattern is skewed to the right Press in the FINE ADJUST HORIZ display Each press of the key decreases...

Page 109: ...the selected stitch pattern 109 f Vertical mirror image key Press this key to create a vertical mirror image of the selected stitch pattern 109 g Needle mode selection key single twin Press this key t...

Page 110: ...he zigzag width or stitch length After selecting a stitch pattern press to select one of the five settings available Creating a Vertical Mirror Image After selecting a stitch pattern press to flip the...

Page 111: ...e sewing the key changes to and the machine will sew one copy of the pattern then automatically stop CAUTION If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to return the thread density to If you...

Page 112: ...ewn incorrectly a Press the Start Stop button to stop the machine and then press Sewing returns to the beginning of the selected pattern W from the point where sewing was stopped b Press the Start Sto...

Page 113: ...patterns are combined the machine is automatically set to sew the pattern once To repeatedly sew the combined stitch patterns combine the patterns and then press so that it appears as You cannot chan...

Page 114: ...ew the pattern combination press so that it appears as Memo Press to erase the last pattern entered Patterns are erased one at a time If the entire combined pattern cannot be displayed press to view a...

Page 115: ...xample a Press b Press The larger size pattern appears c Press again and then press so that it appears as The second pattern is displayed in the smaller size d To repeatedly sew the pattern combinatio...

Page 116: ...tch Patterns of Different Orientations Example a Press b Press c Press again and then press so that it appears as The second pattern is flipped horizontally d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination...

Page 117: ...s once so that it appears as The pattern is displayed with a length of 4 c Press again and then press three times so that it appears as The second pattern is displayed with a length of 2 d To repeated...

Page 118: ...be created by using and to shift 7 mm satin stitch patterns Press once to move the stitch pattern to the left by half the width of the stitch pattern Press once to move the stitch pattern to the right...

Page 119: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 118 Examples of Pattern Combinations...

Page 120: ...the upper and lower case letters the numbers 0 through 9 the dash and the underline _ Do not use comma period in the file name Do not create folders in Removable Disk on a computer If stitch data is...

Page 121: ...old 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 to continue Press to return to the previous sc...

Page 122: ...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 b USB cable connector The Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer on the com...

Page 123: ...ess The pocket selection screen appears b Select a stitch pattern to be retrieved Press to display the next page Press to view the entire stitch pattern Press to return to the previous screen without...

Page 124: ...the computer open My Computer and 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...

Page 125: ...removable disk has been removed safely disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the machine With Windows 98 SE check that the Access lamp is not flashing before disconnecting the USB cable from...

Page 126: ...sing 126 Cleaning the Race 126 Cleaning the Bobbin Case 127 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 128 Screen Visibility Is Low 128 Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning 128 TROUBLESHOOTING 130 ERROR MESSAGES 133 Alarm 135 SPE...

Page 127: ...ot operate Keep the machine clean for best results a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle b Raise the presser foot c Turn off the machine d Remove the needle presser foot and presser f...

Page 128: ...sing a piece of paper of adequate thickness and sturdiness slide the paper between the tension plate base and the tension spring and also slide the paper behind the notch of the spring to remove any d...

Page 129: ...c Turn the machine off then on again Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning If the screen does not respond correctly when a key is pressed the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different ope...

Page 130: ...ase repeat the steps above d After making the necessary touch panel adjustment turn the machine off then on again Note Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen Do not use a mechanical penci...

Page 131: ...nsult your authorized retailer There are scratches on the race bobbin case Replace the race bobbin case or consult your authorized retailer Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bob...

Page 132: ...lamp screw 36 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle with a new one 35 The thread or needle is not suitable for the type of fabric being sewn Check the table of fabric thread and needle combin...

Page 133: ...lected the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised This is due to the needle bar release mechanism At these times the machine will make a sound different from that made during normal...

Page 134: ...r thread is broken or not threaded correctly and the Start Stop button or the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed This message is displayed when a buttonhole stitch is selected and the Star...

Page 135: ...selected This message is displayed when the needle is in the down position and the needle threader is lowered This message is displayed when a stitch other than a buttonhole stitch is selected and the...

Page 136: ...a middle needle position stitch while the single hole needle plate is installed This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on This message is displayed when the Start...

Page 137: ...m W 30 5 cm H 25 8 cm D approx 20 1 8 inches W 12 inches H 10 1 8 inches D Case dimensions 58 2 cm W 31 9 cm H 28 4 cm D approx 22 7 8 inches W 12 1 2 inches H 11 1 8 inches D Weight 11 3 kg 24 9 lb S...

Page 138: ...the USB cable appears d When the screen shown in step a appears again press The message Saving the upgrade file Do not turn main power to OFF appears The download takes about 3 minutes e When the fol...

Page 139: ...completed i Disconnect the USB cable and turn the machine off then on again Note If an error occurred an error message appears in red At this time turn the machine off and then start the procedure aga...

Page 140: ...0 1 16 3 16 NO Quilting appliqu zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqu quilt pieces 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Right Start from right needle posi...

Page 141: ...16 3 16 NO Smocking stitch Smocking decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Rick rack stitch Decorative top stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 1...

Page 142: ...asting 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 0 3 4 5 0 30 0 3 16 1 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Middle For overcasting mending Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4...

Page 143: ...ercasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 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 1 0 4 0 1 16...

Page 144: ...64 1 16 OK J Smocking stitch Smocking decorative 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...

Page 145: ...0 1 16 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO 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...

Page 146: ...64 1 16 NO Stretch buttonhole Buttonholes for stretch or woven fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 NO Heirloom buttonhole Buttonholes for heirloom and stretch fabrics 6 0 1...

Page 147: ...ieces of fabric NO Diagonally left down Straight For attaching appliqu on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Forward Straight For attaching appliqu on tubular pieces of fabric and miteri...

Page 148: ...corative stitches 108 elastic zigzag stitches 75 elongation key 109 error messages 133 extension table 38 eyelets 96 F fabrics fabric thread needle combinations 37 sewing heavyweight fabric 43 sewing...

Page 149: ...22 128 stitch length 44 thread tension 45 zigzag width 44 sewing speed controller 9 11 40 sewing type selection key 54 shell tuck stitching 82 side cutter 78 single repeat sewing key 110 size key 109...

Page 150: ...English 882 U62 XE1070 001 Printed in Taiwan...

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