Brother 885-U24 Operation Manual Download

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Computerized Sewing Machine

Product Code: 885-U24

Operation Manual

GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS

UTILITY STITCHES

APPENDIX

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Page 1: ...Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code 885 U24 Operation Manual GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Read when additional information is required Read before use ...

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Page 3: ...s machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only 4 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it ...

Page 4: ...needle and cause it to break 7 This machine is not a toy Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 8 For a longer service life When storing this machine avoid ...

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

Page 6: ...D 21 Changing the screen language 21 Winding Installing the Bobbin 22 Bobbin precautions 22 Winding the bobbin 22 Installing the bobbin 26 Upper Threading 28 Threading the upper thread 28 Threading the needle 31 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 33 Pulling up the bobbin thread 36 Replacing the Needle 37 Needle precautions 37 Needle types and t...

Page 7: ...g stretch fabrics 67 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics 68 Sewing an even seam allowance 68 Sewing hook and loop fastener 68 UTILITY STITCHES 69 Selecting Stitching 70 Selecting stitch types and patterns 70 Selecting stitching 72 Overcasting Stitches 76 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G 76 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 77 Sewing overcasting stitches using the sid...

Page 8: ...gth 127 Shifting patterns 128 Mirror imaging the pattern 129 Saving patterns 130 Retrieving a pattern 130 Realigning the pattern 131 Designing a Pattern 133 Drawing a sketch of the pattern 133 Entering the pattern data 134 Examples of designs 136 APPENDIX 137 Stitch Settings 138 Utility stitches 138 Other stitches 144 Care and Maintenance 149 Restrictions on oiling 149 Cleaning the machine surface...

Page 9: ...on the needle can be threaded with a simple operation page 28 b Full auto upper thread tension The thread tension is adjusted automatically c Automatic thread cutting The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the thread at the end of the stitching page 63 d One touch lower threading You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 26 e Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can qu...

Page 10: ... the stitch numbers and the patterns available with each stitch mode Attach the stitch pattern plate to the handle as shown in the illustration below Note For U S A only z Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model NX 650 NX 800 SB4138 PC660LA z The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer Part code 132730 122 z The organiz...

Page 11: ...1 24 Screwdriver small X55468 021 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XZ5134 001 25 Spool cap large 130012 024 6 Blind stitch foot R XE2650 001 26 Spool cap medium 2 XE1372 001 7 Button fitting foot M XE2643 001 27 Spool cap small 130013 124 8 Walking foot SA140 F033N XC2214 052 28 Extra spool pin XC4654 151 9 Quilting foot SA129 F005N XC1948 052 29 Spool net XA5523 020 10 Stitch guide foot P SA160 F035N X...

Page 12: ...to place the spool of thread on the spool pin f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin g Operation panel Use for stitch selection and various stitch functions page 13 h Knee lifter mounting slot Insert the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot i Operation buttons and sewing speed controller Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine page 12 j Flat b...

Page 13: ...ot is attached onto the presser foot holder Right side rear view a Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric b Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine c Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle The handwheel should be turned towards you counterclockwise d ...

Page 14: ...Position button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch d Thread Cutter button Press the Thread Cutter button after stopping sewing to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 55 e Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed CAUTION Note z Do not press Thread Cutter button if there...

Page 15: ...t the stitch length setting Stitch mode keys j m j Preset utility stitch saved pattern key Press this key to select the utility stitch assigned to a numeric key or to retrieve a pattern that has been saved Each time this key is pressed the machine switches between the preset utility stitch mode and the saved pattern mode k Utility stitch key Press this key to select a straight stitch zigzag stitch...

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Page 17: ...n 22 Installing the bobbin 26 Upper Threading 28 Threading the upper thread 28 Threading the needle 31 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 33 Pulling up the bobbin thread 36 Replacing the Needle 37 Needle precautions 37 Needle types and their uses 38 Checking the needle 39 Replacing the needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foot 41 Presser foot precau...

Page 18: ...use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn ...

Page 19: ...ocation be sure to turn it off a Make sure that the machine is not sewing b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing light and the LCD go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord d Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack Note z If a power o...

Page 20: ...erations are performed incorrectly When the sewing machine is turned on the LCD comes on and the following screen appears a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Selected stitch d Stitch length mm e Stitch width mm f Upper thread tension Memo z For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly refer to Error messages page 165 1 2 5 6 4 3 ...

Page 21: ... below a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press or Stitch length keys until the stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set is displayed a Stitch length keys d Press or Stitch width keys until the desired setting is selected X The setting is changed e Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch ...

Page 22: ...small page 125 Repeated single sewing Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or repeatedly page 124 Stitching density Specifies the sewing density of the stitching page 126 Initial needle position Select the straight stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on Stitch width control Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with the sewing speed controller page 106 Lang...

Page 23: ...appears again Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available a Press Settings key in the operation panel and then press or Stitch length keys until the language is displayed X The screen for changing the language of the screens appears b Press or Stitch width keys until the desired language is selected The language can b...

Page 24: ...readed for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Only use the bobbin part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are use...

Page 25: ...onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin g Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown with the rounded side on the left CAUTION 2 1 1 2 If the spool or the spool cap is n...

Page 26: ...tly increase Be sure to check the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the Thread Tension page 57 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin h While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand as shown pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front a Thread guide cover i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate a...

Page 27: ...ft to decrease a Sewing speed controller n Press Start Stop button once When the foot controller is plugged in press down on the foot controller a Start Stop button When the bobbin winding becomes slow press Start Stop button once to stop the machine When the foot controller is plugged in remove your foot from the foot controller CAUTION o Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the...

Page 28: ... bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left Be careful not to drop the bobbin f Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread is on the left and then after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your left hand as shown lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit a Tab CAUTION Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with threa...

Page 29: ... b Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter Note z Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted correctly reinsert the thread a Tension adjusting spring h Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side X The lower threading is finished N...

Page 30: ...d be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread on the spool pin and then thread the machine a Turn on the sewing machine When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break ...

Page 31: ...edle Position button until it is a Mark on handwheel d Turn off the sewing machine e Open the top cover f Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin a Spool pin b Spool cap g Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom CAUTION h Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide ...

Page 32: ...r z This machine is equipped with a window that allows you to check the position of the take up lever Look through this window and check that the thread is correctly fed through the take up lever l Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand...

Page 33: ...de disk marked 7 all the way b Make sure that the thread passes the notch of the thread guide a Notch of the thread guide b Thread guide disk b Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of the machine a Thread cutter Note z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly lower the presser foot so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread If this operation ...

Page 34: ...e end of the thread CAUTION e Raise the presser foot lever pass the end of the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine a 5 cm 2 inches X The upper threading is finished Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished you are ready to begin sewing Note z If the needle is not raised the needle threader cannot th...

Page 35: ...the extra spool pin and the spool cap For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 138 CAUTION a Install the twin needle For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 39 b Thread the upper thread for the left needle eye For details refer to steps a through l of Threading the upper thread page 28 c Manually thread the left n...

Page 36: ...for the left side was threaded a Thread guide cover For details refer to step i through k of Threading the upper thread page 28 h Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide manually thread the right needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the s...

Page 37: ...ing to sew page 52 X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break When using the twin needle be sure to select the twin needle setting otherwise the needle may break or the...

Page 38: ...pper thread with your left hand with the needle in the up position press Needle Position button twice to lower and raise the needle a Needle Position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up d Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread e Pull out about 10 cm 4 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the...

Page 39: ...ing of the needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous for example if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries ...

Page 40: ...Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 90 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 100 16 50 90 14 100 16 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 60 Tweed Silk thread Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread for knits 50 60 Ball point needle 75 11 90 14 golden c...

Page 41: ...eplacing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle a Press Needle Position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle Position button b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover the hole in the needle plate Not...

Page 42: ...erwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged f With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper a Needle stopper g While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way CAUTION 1 2 1 1 Be sure to insert the needle until it touches th...

Page 43: ...a Needle Position button X The needle is raised b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of...

Page 44: ...r foot holder a Presser foot lever b Presser foot holder c Notch d Pin X The presser foot is attached g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed ...

Page 45: ... foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder such as the quilting foot Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder a Remove the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 b Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot hol...

Page 46: ...edle clamp screw a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw c Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION Note z When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Removing the walking foot a Press Needle Position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle Position but...

Page 47: ...lking foot a Presser foot holder screw e Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 43 Memo z Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For details on the stitches refer to Stitch Settings page 138 a ...

Page 48: ...e arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Sewing large pieces of fabric The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier a Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide table Pull out the four legs until they snap into place b Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left X With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is possible c Install the...

Page 49: ...ide table remove it While slightly lifting up the wide table pull it off to the left f Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Memo z With the legs folded up the wide table can be stored attached to the hard case z The knee lifter can be stored attached to the bottom of the wide table Do not move the sewing machine while the wide table is attached otherwise damage or injuries...

Page 50: ...GETTING READY 48 ...

Page 51: ...Adjusting the stitch width 59 Adjusting the stitch length 60 Useful Functions 61 Changing the needle stop position 61 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches 61 Automatically cutting the thread 63 Saving stitch settings 64 Hands free raising and lowering of the presser foot 65 Useful Sewing Tips 66 Trial sewing 66 Changing the sewing direction 66 Sewing curves 66 Sewing thick fabrics 6...

Page 52: ... machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 17 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 72 3 Attach the presser foot Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 4 Pos...

Page 53: ...e presser foot If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way d While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching e Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot leve...

Page 54: ... controller to the right to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller b Press Start Stop button once a Start Stop button X The machine starts sewing If you continue to hold Start Stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed c When the end of the stitching is reached press Start Stop button once X The machine stops sewing with the needle down in...

Page 55: ...rts sewing f When the end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric g When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 55 Memo z When the foot controller is plugged in Start Stop button cannot be used to start sewing z When sewing is stopped t...

Page 56: ... to 5 stitches press Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button Keep Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching a Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button X While Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is held down reverse stitches are sewn d After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching release Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button X The machine stops sewing...

Page 57: ...inforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 138 Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads The threads can be cut in either of two ways Using Thread Cutter button a When you wish to finish the stitching press Thread Cutter button once a Thread Cutter button X The threads are cut and the needle is raised b Rais...

Page 58: ...he threads a When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press Needle Position button once to raise the needle a Needle Position button X The needle is raised b Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever c Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them a Thread cutter 1 a 1 ...

Page 59: ...obbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight Note z If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too tight In this case refer to Installing the bobbin page 26 and rethread the bobbin thread a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric ...

Page 60: ...lighting on the setting is erased Now you can begin sewing Sew trial stitches to check the thread tension and then change the setting if necessary Memo z To reset the thread tension to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value z Press Reset key to return the stitch width stitch length and upper thread tension to their default settings z The se...

Page 61: ...g is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo z To reset the stitch width to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value z Press Reset key to return the stitch width stitch length and upper thread tension to their default settings z If the straight stitch left needle position or triple stretch stitch was selected changing the stitch width ch...

Page 62: ...key X The stitch length is changed If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo z To reset the stitch length to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value z Press Reset key to return the stitch width stitch length and upper thread tension to their default settings z The settings can be saved so that they will always be specifi...

Page 63: ...aised position To return the machine to the setting where the needle is stopped in the lowered position press Needle stop position key until the key is no longer lit Even after the sewing machine is turned off the needle stop position setting is not cancelled Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at ...

Page 64: ...titching setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press Start Stop button once a Start Stop button X After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts sewing e After reaching the end of the stitching press Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button once This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected wh...

Page 65: ...ss Automatic thread cutting key until the key is no longer lit When the sewing machine is turned off the programmed thread cutting setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press Start Stop button once a Start Stop button X After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts sewing e After reaching the end of the stitching press Reverse Reinforcement S...

Page 66: ...electing a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 72 For details on changing the thread tension refer to Changing the tension of the upper thread page 58 X The thread tension and stitch width and length are changed b Press Manual memory key X Saving appears while the settings for the thread tension stitch width and stitch length are being saved X After the settings for the thread tension stitch ...

Page 67: ...nee lifter as far as possible a Tabs b Notches Note z If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into its jack it may fall out while the sewing machine is operating Using the knee lifter a Stop the sewing machine Do not use the knee lifter while the sewing machine is operating b With your knee press the knee lifter to the right Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right X The presser foot is raised c...

Page 68: ...and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction a When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing press Needle P...

Page 69: ...le holding zigzag foot J level hold the presser foot locking pin black button on the left side pressed in and lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot holding pin black button d Release the presser foot locking pin black button X The presser foot remains level allowing the fabric to be fed X After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original angle CAUTION Sewing thin fabrics Wh...

Page 70: ...eam sewn with the straight stitch left needle position Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1 8 inch 3 mm and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm 3 16 inch Sewing hook and loop fastener CAUTION Note z Before start sewing baste together the fabric and the hook and loop fastener M...

Page 71: ...nd Quilt Stitching 100 Appliqué stitching 101 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 102 Piecing 102 Quilting 104 Free motion quilting 105 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller 106 Reinforcement Stitching 108 Triple stretch stitching 108 Bar tack stitching 108 Darning 110 Eyelet Stitching 112 Horizontal Stitching 113 Decorative Stitching 115 Fagoting 116 Scallop stitching 117 Smocking 117 She...

Page 72: ...ttern mode indicated by in the lower left corner of the screen press the Preset utility stitch saved pattern key Each press of Preset utility stitch saved pattern key switches the mode between the preset utility stitch mode and saved pattern mode a Preset utility stitch saved pattern key b Numeric keys Preset utility stitch The most frequently used utility stitches have been assigned to the numeri...

Page 73: ...cross stitches Decorative satin stitches No 60 69 There are 10 decorative satin stitches My Custom Stitch No 99 You can design original stitches For details refer to Designing a Pattern page 133 Utility decorative stitches No 01 39 Some utility stitches can be used as decorative stitches There are 39 of these stitches Character stitches There are three character stitch modes Gothic font mode Scrip...

Page 74: ...wn selected in the LCD e After selecting the stitch mode select the stitch pattern With direct selection With direct selection there are two stitch modes preset utility stitch mode and saved pattern mode a Press Preset utility stitch saved pattern key to select the stitch mode Preset utility stitch The 10 stitch patterns printed on the numeric keys can be selected directly When appears in the lowe...

Page 75: ... and decorative satin stitches are available When Decorative stitch key is pressed once 39 utility decorative stitches are available When Decorative stitch key is pressed twice Character stitches Gothic font 97 letter symbol and numbers are available When Character stitch key is pressed once Script font 97 letter symbol and numbers are available When Character stitch key is pressed twice Outline s...

Page 76: ...t and then select the desired stitch again Memo z For details on adjusting the stitch width and length refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 59 To select a different stitch Check the icon in the lower left corner of the screen for the current mode To select a stitch in the same mode as the current one In the utility stitch mode simply type in the number for the desired stitch In the ...

Page 77: ... mode To stop the current stitch from being erased press Cancel clear key to return to the previous screen Memo z After changing stitch settings such as the stitch length and width or after combining patterns the stitch pattern can be saved with its current settings For details refer to Saving patterns page 130 ...

Page 78: ...guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle drop point CAUTION Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch 11 Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 0 1 16 1...

Page 79: ...h mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch center needle position 07 Preventing fraying center baseline reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 J Zigzag stitch right needle position 08 Preventing fraying right baseline reinforcement stitching 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 2 point zigzag stitch 09 Preventing fraying in thick fabrics a...

Page 80: ...side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever a Notch in presser foot holder b Pin X The side cutter is attached Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch 63 Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5...

Page 81: ...c is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut k Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch a 5 mm 3 16 inch Memo z The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13 oz denim z After using the side cutter clean it by removing any lint ...

Page 82: ...h Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 06 Temporarily securing 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 3 4 5 30 3 16 1 3 16 J Straightstitch left needle position 01 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reverse stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 02 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reinforcement stitching 0 0 0 0 ...

Page 83: ...position and the straight stitch center needle position a Straight stitch left needle position b Straight stitch center needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between 0 and 7 0 mm 1 4 inch the n...

Page 84: ...e facing up a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 e Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key...

Page 85: ...m fold The needle is too far to the right Press of the Stitch width keys to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric For details on changing the stitch width refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 59 g Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide h Remove the basting stitching a Wrong...

Page 86: ...rics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 51 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized 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 52 Buttonholes for stretch or knit 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 53 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 54 Bound buttonholes 5 0 3 16 0 0 6 ...

Page 87: ...hing The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm 3 16 inch a Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole a Marks on fabric b Button hole sewing b Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will...

Page 88: ...ttach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 e Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Mark on fabric b Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down through the h...

Page 89: ... to Using the manual thread cutter page 56 i Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position j Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut a Pin k Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole a Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the b...

Page 90: ...tration so that it fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 c Select stitch 52 or 53 d Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread e Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing f When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack g Use a hands...

Page 91: ...off later do not set the sewing machine for programmed thread cutting e Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button f Place the button into button sewing foot M a Button X The button is held in place When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest to you Then slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the r...

Page 92: ...heel to raise the feed dogs a Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine Memo z The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side as seen from the rear of machine z The feed dogs come up when you start sewing again Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank attach the button with space between it and the fabric and then wind the thread by hand This attaches...

Page 93: ...pper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 81 b Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening c Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric d Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place a Wrong side of fa...

Page 94: ... side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION h Remove the basting stitching When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break 2...

Page 95: ...abric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening c Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric d Press the seam allowance so that the right side the side that will not be stitched has an extra 3 mm 1 8 inch a Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1 8 inch e Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having ...

Page 96: ...ep f change it to the left pin a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point l Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot a Right side of fabric b End of zipper opening c Reverse stitches d Beginning of stitching e Basting stitching CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch...

Page 97: ...When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper and continue sewing n Remove the basting stitching ...

Page 98: ...tch 01 d Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot a Positioning screw e Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed dog f Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 59 a Needle drop point CAUTION Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm ...

Page 99: ...ing CAUTION i Remove the basting stitching Inserting a piping a Place the piping between two fabric pieces turned inside out as shown below a Fabric b Piping c Fabric b Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable zipper piping foot page 96 c Sew along the piping d After sewing turn fabric pieces When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break...

Page 100: ...pe therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric a Elastic tape b Pin Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Stre...

Page 101: ...ng page 72 d Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break J ...

Page 102: ...nd binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 21 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 22 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the left edge of the presser foot 1 5 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 ...

Page 103: ...fabric over and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to a Basting stitching d Attach the open toe foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 f Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops just outside...

Page 104: ...ight stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 c Select stitch 21 or 22 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 d Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the ...

Page 105: ...ils refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 c Select stitch 03 d Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1 4 inch quilting foot with the upper edge of the fabric Align the right edge of the fabric with the right edge of the narrow part of the 1 4 inch quilting foot a Mark on 1 4 inch quilting foot b Beginning of stitching When sewing with a seam allowance align the left edge of the narrow part...

Page 106: ...ot be sewn with the walking foot Only select straight or zigzag stitch patterns with reinforcement stitches For details refer to Stitch Settings page 138 a Baste the fabric to be quilted b Attach the walking foot For details refer to Using the walking foot page 44 c Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting Stitching page 70 d Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and hold fabric ta...

Page 107: ...r foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION d Slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine a Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine X The feed dogs are lowered e Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch For details refer to Selecting ...

Page 108: ...e operation panel X The settings screen appears d Press or Stitch length keys until is displayed X The screen for specifying that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller appears e Press or Stitch width keys to select To return to press or Stitch width keys X The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller f Press OK key...

Page 109: ... used to start sewing i When you are finished sewing set the stitch width control setting back to OFF Memo z Although the stitching result differs depending on the type of fabric being sewn and the thickness of the thread being used for best results adjust the stitch length to between 0 3 and 0 5 mm 1 64 and 1 32 inch ...

Page 110: ...ngth of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot...

Page 111: ...rwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size a Do not reduce the gap e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews r...

Page 112: ...inch d 7 mm 1 4 inch b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 c Select stitch 58 or 59 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 d Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the area to be darned and then lower the presser foot lever a Tear b 2 mm 1 16 inch Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot Whe...

Page 113: ...e upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric h Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Memo z If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Adjust...

Page 114: ...ower the presser foot lever e Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Memo z If light weight thread is used the stitching may be sparse I...

Page 115: ...fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then start sewing Lower the needle at the upper right corner X The fabric is fed toward the back of the machine as usual e After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 68 f Start sewing X The fabric is fed to the right g After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 01 Stitch Name Pa...

Page 116: ... to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 69 j Start sewing X The fabric is fed to the left k After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 01 again l After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of the stitching stop the sewing machine Memo z The feeding direction of the fabric differs depending on the stitch that is selected Be sure to guid...

Page 117: ... Smocking stitch 31 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 32 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 33 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch 27 Satin scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 N Hemstitching 39 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 3 5 1 8...

Page 118: ...etails refer to Selecting stitching page 72 e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 59 f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric g After sewing is finished remove the paper Hemstitching 46 Heirloom stitching etc 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 N 47 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16...

Page 119: ...e stitches Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric a Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 b Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the t...

Page 120: ...They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics a Fold the fabric along the bias b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 c Select stitch 20 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 d Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric a Needle drop poin...

Page 121: ...en sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics Note z If the thread becomes tangled use stabilizer material a Install the wing needle Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle ...

Page 122: ...electing stitching page 72 d With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section e Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears f Press or Stitch length keys until is displayed X 9The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less otherwise the needle may bend or break After adjustin...

Page 123: ...ion so that it looks like the previous stitching j Set the mirror image pattern setting back to Drawnwork Example 2 a Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch a 4 mm 3 16 inch b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 c Select stitch 42 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 7...

Page 124: ...pe and thickness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project In addition while sewing be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping Sewing patterns a Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot...

Page 125: ...s Cancel clear key in the operation panel The pattern that was selected last is removed c Repeat steps b d After all of the desired patterns are selected start sewing a Sewing direction X The order that the patterns appear in the LCD is the order that they will be sewn Note z When the combined pattern is sewn at least one time sewing of the combined pattern is temporarily stopped Typing in the num...

Page 126: ... width keys e Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again and the machine is set to repeatedly sew the selected pattern a Single b Repeated Note z If repeated sewing is set the pattern is repeatedly sewn until the sewing machine is stopped z If the sewing machine is turned off the repeated single sewing setting returns to its default setting Checking the selected pat...

Page 127: ...d Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the pattern size The size of decorative stitches and decorative satin stitches selected with and character stitches in the Gothic font selected with and outline style selected with can be switched between large and small However the size of other patterns cannot be changed For details on the stitch patterns whose...

Page 128: ...rn size is selected small patterns can be combined and connected z If multiple patterns have been combined the size of each selected pattern can be specified Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected the stitch density can be changed a Select a decorative satin stitch No 60 69 of selected with b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appear...

Page 129: ...e settings screen appears c Press or Stitch length keys until is displayed X The screen for changing the length of a satin stitch appears d Press or Stitch width keys until the desired ratio is selected The length can be set within the range of and Press to reduce the length If the key is pressed while the smallest setting 1 is displayed a beep sounds Press to increase the length If the key is pre...

Page 130: ...As an example the procedure for creating the following pattern is described below a Select No 41 of selected with Press Decorative stitch key and then use the numeric keys to type in 41 b Using the numeric keys type in 49 to select No 49 of selected with X The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right c Using the numeric keys type in 41 to select No 41 of selected with again d Using...

Page 131: ... displayed X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears d Press or Stitch width keys to select To return to press or Stitch width keys X The pattern is mirror imaged e Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again a Normal b Mirror imaged Memo z Some of the utility stitches most of the decorative stitches and all of the character stitches can be mirror imaged z ...

Page 132: ... pattern the pattern is displayed To leave this pattern in the pocket select a different pocket d Check the contents and then press OK key The contents saved in the selected pocket are overwritten X Saving appears while the pattern is being saved in the pocket X After the pattern is saved a beep is sounded and the initial stitch screen appears again Note z Do not turn off the sewing machine while ...

Page 133: ...curs adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project a Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 b Select No 31 of selected with Press Decorative stitch key and then use the numeric keys to type in 31 X The pattern alignment stitch is selected c Start sewing X The pattern for making the adjustment is...

Page 134: ...o how the pattern is sewn Vertical pattern adjustment Press Stitch width key to increase the adjustment setting Press Stitch width key to decrease the adjustment setting Horizontal pattern adjustment Press Stitch width key to increase the adjustment setting Press Stitch width key to decrease the adjustment setting h Start sewing again and then check the pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until...

Page 135: ...one continuous line and with the start point and the end point of the design at the same height b If the pattern will be repeated determine the space between the repeating patterns c Mark the points in the pattern that are positioned at intersections in the grid and then link those points with a continuous straight line d Determine the sewing order For a more attractive stitch close the pattern by...

Page 136: ...dinate 0 14 d Check the grid sheet set and specify the coordinates of the first point Press and Stitch width keys to select the horizontal coordinate and press and Stitch length keys to select the vertical coordinate and then press OK key a Stitch width keys b Stitch length keys e Specify the coordinates of the second point and then press OK key X A screen appears allowing you to specify the setti...

Page 137: ...point can be deleted by pressing 0 key while a point appears as in the screen where is displayed Each press of the key deletes the last point in the pattern i After all points in the pattern have been specified select in the screen that appears in step g and then press OK key X The sewing screen appears j Specify the various stitching settings such as reverse reinforcement stitching in the same wa...

Page 138: ...6 3 7 35 8 27 10 2 8 37 12 28 5 0 9 35 14 29 10 2 10 32 14 30 16 1 11 30 11 31 19 0 12 30 5 32 23 0 13 29 3 33 22 6 14 26 8 34 17 10 15 24 10 35 22 6 16 18 13 36 23 0 17 13 14 37 19 0 18 12 14 38 42 0 19 13 12 Point Point 0 0 0 20 16 10 1 3 5 21 18 12 2 5 8 22 21 13 3 8 11 23 25 14 4 12 13 24 28 14 5 17 14 25 33 13 6 20 14 26 37 11 7 24 13 27 41 8 8 27 12 28 43 5 9 29 11 29 44 0 10 31 9 11 32 6 12...

Page 139: ...149 Cleaning the race 149 Troubleshooting 151 Frequent troubleshooting topics 151 Upper thread tightened up 151 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 152 Incorrect thread tension 154 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 155 When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat 158 List of symptoms 160 Error messages 165 Nothing appears in the LCD 166 Operation beep 166 Canc...

Page 140: ...ve stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Stretch stitch 05 J Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Basting stitch 06 J Temporarily securing 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 3 4 5 30 3 16 1 3 16 No Reinforcement Reinforcement...

Page 141: ... 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Piecing straight stitch 21 J Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No 22 J Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 ...

Page 142: ...nd decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Elastic attaching stitch 34 J Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Ladder stitch 35 J Decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 0 1 8 2 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcem...

Page 143: ...m stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No 44 N Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 0 1 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No 45 N Decorative hemming ribbon threading heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1...

Page 144: ...4 0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement Thread cutting No 56 A Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement Thread cutting No 57 A Horizontal buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement Thread cutting No Darning stitch 58 ...

Page 145: ...casting on medium weight and thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 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 Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Horizontal straight stitch 68 N Attaching appliqués to sleeves straight stitch sewn to the left No Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No 69 N Attaching appliqués to sleeves straight stitch sewn to the right No Reinforcemen...

Page 146: ...ches 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large Small Large No Large No Small Yes Not possible Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Satin stitches 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 N Yes J Large No Yes Yes 42 43 44 45 46 47 Step patterns 48 49 N No Large No No No Cross stitches 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 N No Large No Yes Not possible Yes Decorative satin stitches 60 61 ...

Page 147: ...attern Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Utility decorative stitches 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 12 13 J Yes Not possible J No No Yes Yes 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 08 09 10 G No No 14 15 R No No 19 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 N No Not impossible Yes 39 ...

Page 148: ...Length width Left Right Flipping Character stitches Gothic font 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large Small No No Yes 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 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 ...

Page 149: ...Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Character stitches Script font 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large No No Yes 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 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 ...

Page 150: ...ern Length width Left Right Flipping Character stitches Outline style 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large Small No No Yes 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 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 ...

Page 151: ...ing performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned periodically a Turn off the sewing machine b Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine CAUTION c Remove the flat bed attachment d Remove the needle plate cover The needle plate cover is removed differently depending on the model If there is a screw in the ne...

Page 152: ...f there is a screw in the needle plate cover a Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on a Needle plate cover b Use the disc shaped screwdriver to tighten the screw in the needle plate cover If there is no screw in the needle plate cover a Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on a Needle...

Page 153: ...a Lower side of fabric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread Cause Incorrect lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visible from the upper side of th...

Page 154: ...oise is made and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy check details Remove the tangled thread and then correct t...

Page 155: ...l the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front a Thread guide cover g Pass the thread under the thread guide plate and then pull it up a Thread guide plate h While using your right hand to lightly hold the thread passed under the thread guide plate pass the thread through the thread path in the order shown below a Shutter i Pass the thread ...

Page 156: ...ng used the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches Refer to Needle types and their uses page 38 to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used Cause 3 An appropriate setting on the thread tension dial is not selected The setting selected for the upper thread tension is not appropriate Refer to Changing the tensi...

Page 157: ... raise the needle out of the fabric and then remove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle page 39 d Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder Refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 and Removing the presser foot holder page 43 e Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it If the fabric can be removed remove it Continue with the following steps to clean the race f Remove the needle...

Page 158: ...les at the needle plate mounting base and then fit the needle plate onto the machine o Lightly finger tighten the screw on the right side of the needle plate Then use the disc shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side Finally firmly tighten the screw on the right side Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the...

Page 159: ...n the needle plate If the needle contacts the needle plate remove the needle plate and then install it again starting with step m in Removing the fabric from the machine page 156 a Hole in the needle plate b Handwheel d Select stitch 07 At this time increase the stitch length and width to their maximum settings For details on changing the settings refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length pag...

Page 160: ...e bobbin winding thread guide correctly the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat In such a case wind off the thread according to the following procedure a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION a If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat press Start Stop button once to stop the bobbin winding When the foot controller is plugged in remove your foot from the foot contr...

Page 161: ...bbin from the shaft d Hold the thread end with your left hand and wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your right hand as shown below e Wind the bobbin again Note z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly page 24 ...

Page 162: ... needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 38 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 138 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 57 The fabric is pulled too much Lightly guide the fabric The sp...

Page 163: ...te is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the needle plate Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the presser foot Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The bobbin case is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the bobbin case Contact your dealer or the nearest author...

Page 164: ... the bobbin thread page 26 page 28 The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool page 28 The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 38 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 39 If thin fabrics are being sewn the stitch is too long Shorten the stitch length or sew wit...

Page 165: ...he upper thread page 57 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race page 149 The fabric does not feed The feed dogs are lowered Slide the drop feed lever to the right as seen from the rear of the machine page 105 The stitch is too short Lengthen the stitch length page 60 The presser foot that is used is no...

Page 166: ... pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly Wind the thread that was pulled off round the bobbin five or six times clockwise page 25 Fabric being sewn with the machine cannot be removed Thread is tangled below the needle plate Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it and clean the race page 155 The fabric feeds in the opposite direction The feed mechanism is damaged Contact your dea...

Page 167: ...e lever is lowered The buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the Start Stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised The Start Stop button Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button or Thread Cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised You tried to combine more than 70 decorative stitches stain stitches cross stitches or combined utility stitches The twin n...

Page 168: ...sounded For a correct operation One beep is sounded If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine continues to beep for four seconds The machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew Cancelling the operation beep When the sewi...

Page 169: ...ng 167 4 d Press or Stitch width keys to select To return to press or Stitch width keys X The machine is now set so that it will not beep e Press Cancel clear key or OK key X The initial stitch screen appears again ...

Page 170: ...stitching 84 C cancel clear key 13 care 149 changing machine settings 19 changing sewing direction 66 changing the settings 19 character stitch key 13 character stitches 71 122 146 checking patterns 124 cleaning 149 cleaning brush 9 150 combining patterns 123 crazy quilt stitching 102 cross stitch 122 cross stitches 71 122 144 curves 66 cylindrical pieces 46 D darning 110 decorative satin stitches...

Page 171: ...atchwork stitching 102 pattern length 127 pattern size 125 patterns 122 piecing 102 piping inserting 97 pocket corners 108 positioning fabric 51 power supply 16 power supply jack 11 17 preset utility stitch saved pattern key 13 presser foot 11 41 presser foot dial 11 43 presser foot holder 11 43 presser foot lever 11 presser foot pressure 43 programmed thread cutting 63 Q quick reference guide 9 q...

Page 172: ...67 thread cutter 10 56 thread cutter button 12 55 thread guide cover 10 thread guide disk 11 thread guide plate 10 thread tension 58 thread tension ajustment 57 58 thread tension keys 13 top cover 10 trial sewing 66 triple stretch stitch 108 troubleshooting 151 twin needle 9 33 40 U upper thread 28 upper thread tension 7 58 upper threading 7 28 utility decorative stitches 71 122 145 utility stitch...

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