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When using an electrical machine, basic safety 
precautions should always be followed, including the 
following.

Read all instructions before using this sewing computer.

When the sewing computer is not in use, it should be 
disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the
plug from the outlet.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. A sewing computer should never be left unattended

when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this sewing computer from the electric

outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

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

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention 

is necessary when this sewing computer is used by or
near children.

2. Use the sewing computer only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in
this manual.

3. Never operate this sewing computer if

· it has a damaged cord or plug
· it is not working properly
· it has been dropped or damaged
· it has fallen into water

Return the sewing computer to the nearest autho-
rized 

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dealer or service centre for examina-

tion, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the sewing computer with any air 

openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of 
the sewing computer and foot control free from 
accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special 

care is required around the sewing needle.

6. Always use the 

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original stitch plate.

The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

7. Do not use bent needles.

8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may 

deflect the needle causing it to break.

9. Turn power switch to «0» when making any adjust-

ments in the needle area, such as threading or chang-
ing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing 
the presser foot.

10. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electri-

cal outlet when removing covers, lubricating or when 
making any other user servicing adjustments men-
tioned in this instruction manual.

11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are 

being used or where oxygen is being administered.

14. Before disconnecting, turn all controls to the off («0») 

position then remove the plug from the outlet.

15. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord but grasp the 

plug before pulling.

16. No responsibility will be taken for any damage caused

as the result of misuse of the sewing and embroidery
computer.

17. Under no circumstances should the sewing computer

be left unattended when using the embroidery 
module.

18. For the protection of the electronic components: Do

not remove the embroidery card from the embroidery
module while embroidering.

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation
are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means
is provided on a double-insulated product nor should a
means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing
a double-insulated product requires extreme care and 
knowledge of the system and should only be done by
qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be identical to those
parts in the product. A double insulated product is 
marked with the words «DOUBLE INSULATION» or
«DOUBLE INSULATED».

The symbol         may also be marked on the product.

This sewing and embroidery computer is intended for
household use only.

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

WARNING

SERVICING DOUBLE-
INSULATED PRODUCTS

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Summary of Contents for Artista 165

Page 1: ...to 0 when making any adjust ments in the needle area such as threading or chang ing the needle threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot 10 Always unplug the sewing computer from the electri...

Page 2: ...ds and requirements As the name suggests the artista range of computer sewing is pure artistry These machines provide unlimited scope for total sewing pleasure They inspire creativity and allow you to...

Page 3: ...the hoops Adjusting the hoops Coding the hoops Embroidering motifs letters and numbers Starting to embroider Using motifs with functions Combining motifs and or letters Saving motifs Deleting data Fr...

Page 4: ...Connecting lug center Sewing computer connection cable Cable holder Embroidery card slot Embroidery card ejection button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Details of the embroidery module View from the front View...

Page 5: ...ge embroidery hoop Small embroidery hoop Templates for embroidery hoops large small Adapter for free arm embroidery Embroidery presser foot no 15 Embroidery module bag Net for upper thread spools pull...

Page 6: ...nection cover on the end of the plug pull the plug out Removing the module grip the back right corner to lift the module and remove to the left Note Always separate the module and sewing computer for...

Page 7: ...he module as close as possible to the L shaped raised guide on the adapter push the module towards the guide from the left until the connecting lugs engage in the base plate of the adapter Free arm em...

Page 8: ...See sewing computer instruction manual pages 8 10 when using glossy or slippery embroidery threads slip the net over the upper thread spool this prevents the thread slipping and gives an even thread f...

Page 9: ...ch the sewing computer on turn the power switch to 1 Welcome Screen the Welcome screen appears for approximately 3 seconds this screen can be omitted in the Setup program of the sewing computer 165 Bo...

Page 10: ...he screen the symbol for embroidery cards teddy bear appears in the gray bar under the scroll arrows touch to select motifs from the card appear on the screen you can switch between module and card as...

Page 11: ...escrolling through the color sequence the end of the preceding color appears the large number on the left in the rectangle then changes from black to gray Single multi color motif embroidery time foun...

Page 12: ...e altered motif appears in its revised form the hourglass appears next to the show symbol during this operation Hourglass the hourglass symbol indicates an altered or displaced motif is being recalcul...

Page 13: ...layout 1 switches between motifs when combining designs the active embroidery motif appears black selects the motifs in the order they were programmed Delete found in layout 1 erases a motif on tempo...

Page 14: ...roidery no 15 Embroidery time the motif is developed on the screen the total embroidery time for the selected motif is displayed in minutes the remaining embroidery time for a motif or individual colo...

Page 15: ...he previous screen reduce the size and continue the embroidering process the sewing computer and the embroidery module must have the same version of software indicated in the setup program to stitch p...

Page 16: ...turn to the previous screen continue with the saving process by touching store again The letter combination chosen is too large to stitch in the hoop Rotate the letters 90 or reduce the size to fit in...

Page 17: ...stability apply to the wrong side of the fabric with temporary adhesive spray before hooping cut away from the back of the embroidery after stitching stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered a...

Page 18: ...ht hand side of the small hoop Embroidery template there is a template for each embroidery hoop the embroidery surface is marked in 1 cm squares the center and corners are marked with holes for transf...

Page 19: ...ewing computer but as a later addition it is necessary to adjust the embroidery hoop before using it for the first time This adjustment calibrates the needle to the center of the embroidery hoop Prepa...

Page 20: ...s letters and numbers Preparing the machine turn the sewing computer off attach module to sewing computer use a size 80 needle for fine to medium weight fabrics and a size 90 needle for thick firm fab...

Page 21: ...ch the brush symbol to close single color embroidery the sewing computer stops automatically after every letter the thread color can be changed the embroidery time for each new color is shown Rotating...

Page 22: ...the foot control lightly the sewing computer will stop automatically Complete the color lower the presser foot press the foot control or quick reverse button the sewing computer embroiders all the se...

Page 23: ...the embroidery motif always appears in its original form in the normal embroidery screen size changes are not shown on the screen the size is shown in millimeters mirror images and rotations are not s...

Page 24: ...the motif to the center of the hoop Layout 1 select layout 1 in the sewing screen layout 1 screen appears the 8 directional arrows appear to the right of the motif sizing functions will appear at the...

Page 25: ...open Layout 1 screen touch start the embroidery hoop moves into the start position so that the needle is in exactly the right position for the first stitch touch ok to confirm and return to the sewing...

Page 26: ...asic size 100 when a motif has been enlarged or reduced only the motif frame is visible until the show function in layout is activated the altered size stays active until the sewing computer is turned...

Page 27: ...alterations appears in place of the embroidery time Rotate motif open Layout 1 screen touch the left symbol the motif is roated 5 clockwise touch the symbol again the motif is now rotated 10 etc touc...

Page 28: ...djust ment in percent touch center to return the motif to its original state only the motif frame is visible when it is being altered the changes are active until a new motif is selected Note If the m...

Page 29: ...hange as the motif is recalculated the percentage of complete alterations appears in place of the embroidery time Altering the stitch length Altering the stitch length e g for fine or thick threads op...

Page 30: ...stitch max length 7 mm Straight stitch as fill stitch touch the right symbol again the max straight stitch length is increased touch the left symbol again the max straight stitch length is reduced the...

Page 31: ...etters as desired the sequence is displayed in the memory bar across the lower part of the screen the letter showing at the top of the screen is the last letter selected touch ok to confirm the sewing...

Page 32: ...n until the complete motif appears the hoop will move and position the starting point under the needle touch layout 1 to go to layout 1 screen the new motif appears on the screen as a rectangle touch...

Page 33: ...appears between the del and the ok button both blink combined motifs that have been saved give a new embroidery motif the new design can only be modified as a whole the combined motif appears as a re...

Page 34: ...creen or in Layout 1 or Layout 2 screens press external mem button Memory screen the memory screen appears activate the embroidery module function touch store the motif will be automatically saved in...

Page 35: ...dery module will be retrieved as a new motif when selecting it The sewing computer considers the final setting as original size 100 The motif as it was before alterations were made will not be retriev...

Page 36: ...he sewing computer and embroidery module do not attach the embroidery hoop yet select a motif that can be sized to 40 x 60 mm e g letter Note Always without a hoop attached Adapter recognition select...

Page 37: ...ine thread a message appears on the screen check the lower thread refill spool touch esc to return to the sewing screen artista 165 and artista 170 don t stop automatically Stitch sequence control whe...

Page 38: ...y to match the bobbin thread to the upper thread White or black are the most commonly used bobbin colors Regardless of the type of thread you choose you should always buy a quality thread from a reput...

Page 39: ...Designer for automatic digitizing capabilities with a single click beginning with your own artwork Move to the Designer level to have manual digitizing tools plus the ability to use your Windows True...

Page 40: ...titch length 14 retrieve 13 temporary save 13 H Hoop coding 20 Hoops attaching 19 Hoops securing fabric 18 Hoop adjusting 19 L Letters numbers embroidering 20 21 M Magic box 39 Memory cards 35 deletin...

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