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GETTING READY

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Understanding the LCD Screens

The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the
selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly. The LCD displays the following
information.

Presser foot that should be used

Stitch mode

Twin needle/needle stop position

Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches

Selected stitch

Stitch length (mm)

Stitch width (mm)

Memo

For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly, refer to “Error
messages” (page 142).

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Summary of Contents for 885-V14

Page 1: ...uterized Sewing Machine Product Code 885 V14 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference ...

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Page 3: ...ug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanic...

Page 4: ...und the machine needle Switch the sewing machine to the symbol O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate as it could cause the needle to break Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break 6 This machine is not...

Page 5: ...at www brother com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervise...

Page 6: ... 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 outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead ...

Page 7: ...ons 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 their uses 38 Checking the needle 39 Replacing the needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foo...

Page 8: ...rcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 72 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 73 Basic Stitching 75 Basic stitching 75 Blind Hem Stitching 77 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 79 Buttonhole sewing 80 Button sewing 84 Zipper Insertion 86 Inserting a centered zipper 86 Inserting a side zipper 88 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Stretch stitching 91 Elastic attaching ...

Page 9: ...ions on oiling 126 Cleaning the machine surface 126 Cleaning the race 126 Removing the needle plate 127 Troubleshooting 128 Frequent troubleshooting topics 128 Upper thread tightened up 128 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 129 Incorrect thread tension 131 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 132 When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat 135 List of symptoms...

Page 10: ...Sewing Machine Features a Easy upper threading Since the spool can be installed at the front of the sewing machine the upper thread can easily be threaded In addition the needle can be threaded with a simple operation page 28 b One touch lower threading You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 26 c Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread p...

Page 11: ...4 2 Overcasting foot G XE6305 101 17 Spool cap medium XE1372 001 3 Monogramming foot N XD0810 031 18 Spool cap small 130013 124 4 Zipper foot I X59370 021 19 Extra spool pin XE2241 001 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XZ5134 001 20 Spool net XA5523 020 6 Blind stitch foot R XE2650 001 21 Foot controller XD0501 121 EU area 7 Button fitting foot M XE2643 001 XC8816 071 other areas 8 Seam ripper XZ5082 001...

Page 12: ...time of printing The part codes are subject to change without notice z Visit your Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine 1 2 3 Included with machine model NS85e 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No Part Name Part Code No Part Name Part Code Americas Others Americas Others 1 Side cutter SA177 F054 XC3879 152 7 Non stick foot SA114 F007N XC1949 052 2 Quilting guide ...

Page 13: ... attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs h Operation buttons page 12 Use these buttons and the slider to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle i Operation panel page 13 Use to select stitches and various other stitch settings j Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to raise or lower the needle k Main power switch page 17 Use this swit...

Page 14: ... presser foot m Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations a Start stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop sewing The machine sews at a low speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is continuously pressed When sewing is stopped the need...

Page 15: ...tch length setting Stitch mode keys h j h 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 i Utility stitch key Press this key to select a straight stitch zigzag stitch buttonho...

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Page 17: ...bbin 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 pre...

Page 18: ...es 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 off the main power firs...

Page 19: ...nother location 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...

Page 20: ...ns are performed incorrectly The LCD displays the following information a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Twin needle needle stop position d Automatic reverse reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch f Stitch length mm g Stitch width mm Memo z For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly refer to Error messages page 142 1 2 7 3 4 6 5 ...

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: ...images patterns along a vertical axis page 113 Repeated single sewing Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or repeatedly page 112 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 98 Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is soun...

Page 23: ...operation panel and then press or Stitch length keys until is displayed X The screen for changing the brightness of the LCD appears b To make the LCD brighter press Stitch width key To make the LCD darker press Stitch width key X The brightness of the LCD is changed c Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again ...

Page 24: ...that the machine should be threaded 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 bobb...

Page 25: ...orizontal 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 f 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 a b a b If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread ...

Page 26: ...r right hand pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread under the thread guide a Thread guide h Pass the thread under the thread guide cover from the back to the front Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand a Thread guide cover i Pull the thread to th...

Page 27: ...ur foot from the foot controller CAUTION o Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side the needle will not move Sewing is impossible p Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the ...

Page 28: ...e 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 Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other m...

Page 29: ...rrectly passed through the flat spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted correctly reinstall the thread a Flat spring g Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover A and then lightly press down on the right side B X The lower threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading page 28 Memo z You can begi...

Page 30: ...l 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 The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Use appropriate thread and needle combinations For details on appropriate needle and thread combinations refer to Needle types and their uses page 38 ...

Page 31: ...zontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom CAUTION h 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 a a b If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may break If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned cor...

Page 32: ...ad along the path indicated by the number on the machine l Pass the thread into the thread take up lever from the right to the left a Thread take up lever Memo z If the needle is not raised the thread take up lever cannot be threaded Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take up lever m Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide The thr...

Page 33: ...read which has been passed through the needle bar thread guide to the left A and then firmly pull it from the front B through the slit in the thread guide disk Make sure that the thread passes the notch of the thread guide a Thread guide disk b Notch of the thread guide b Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of the machine a Thread cutter Note z When using thread that quickly win...

Page 34: ... the thread CAUTION d 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 thread the...

Page 35: ...e 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 120 a Twin needle b Extra spool pin 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 Upper Threading page 28 c Manually thread the left...

Page 36: ...r For details refer to step i through l of Threading the upper thread page 28 g 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 h Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 CAUTION i Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on...

Page 37: ...come bunched together depending on the types of thread and fabric that are used If this occurs increase the stitch length For details on adjusting the stitch length refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 59 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 t...

Page 38: ... 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 e Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread f Pull out about 10 cm 4 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rea...

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: ...roadcloth 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 co...

Page 41: ...lat surface Replacing 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 Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever CAUTION 1 2 1 1 Before ...

Page 42: ...he sewing machine may be damaged e 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 f 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 b a a Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and secure...

Page 43: ...eedle 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 ...

Page 44: ... presser foot holder 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 turn off the sewing machine attach the correct pre...

Page 45: ... to Replacing the presser foot page 41 b Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder a Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar a Presser bar b Presser foot holder b Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw u...

Page 46: ...nto the needle 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 po...

Page 47: ...rew 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 120 z The optional walking foot is available through your Brother dealer a ...

Page 48: ...ttachment removed free arm sewing is possible b Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top c When you are finished with free 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 Included with machine model NS85e optional with other models a Open up th...

Page 49: ...tional wide table is available through your Brother dealer d Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the wide table will be level with the sewing machine bed CAUTION e When you are finished using the wide 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 Do not move the sewing ...

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Page 51: ...hanging the tension of the upper thread 57 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 58 Adjusting the stitch width 58 Adjusting the stitch length 59 Useful Functions 60 Changing the needle stop position 60 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches 60 Useful Sewing Tips 62 Trial sewing 62 Changing the sewing direction 62 Sewing curves 62 Sewing thick fabrics 62 Sewing thin fabrics 63 Sewing s...

Page 52: ...r foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing 1 Turn on the machine Turn on the sewing 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 Se...

Page 53: ...aise the needle a Needle position button c Place the fabric under the 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...

Page 54: ...ed 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 ...

Page 55: ... controller The speed set using the sewing speed controller will be the foot controller s maximum sewing speed e Once you are ready to start sewing slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed a Slower b Faster Slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing it dow...

Page 56: ... an opening or where seams do not overlap use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread a Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever b Press start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if start stop button is held down the machine sews at a low speed a Start stop button For deta...

Page 57: ...eld down reverse stitches are sewn g After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn release reverse reinforcement stitch button X The machine stops sewing h Press start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if start stop button is held down the machine sews at a slow speed X The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction i After sewing to the end of the stitching th...

Page 58: ...e stitching and the sewing machine is stopped if the needle is not raised 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 a a ...

Page 59: ... visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight 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 Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread Upper thread is too loose Note z If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too loose In th...

Page 60: ...r press Stitch width key To make the stitch width wider press Stitch width key X The stitch width is changed If the setting 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 If the straight stitch left needle position or triple stretch stitch was selected changing the sti...

Page 61: ...ndard settings highlighted appear c To make the stitch length shorter press Stitch length key To make the stitch length longer press Stitch length 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 indicates that the setti...

Page 62: ...n the raised position To return the machine to the setting where the needle is stopped in the lowered position press Needle position key until the icon changes to or 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 63: ...cement stitching 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 sel...

Page 64: ...s 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 position button to lower the needle b Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot c Lower the presser foot...

Page 65: ...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 When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this...

Page 66: ...ale is 1 8 inch 3 mm and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate f 16 mm 5 8 inch Sewing hook and loop fastener CAUTION Note z Before start sewing baste together the fabric and the hook and loop fastener Make sure that the needle passes through the hook and loop fastener by turning the handwheel and lower the needl...

Page 67: ... Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Stretch stitching 91 Elastic attaching 91 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Appliqué stitching 94 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 95 Piecing 95 Quilting 96 Free motion quilting 97 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller 98 Reinforcement Stitching 100 Triple stretch stitching 100 Bar tack stitching 100 Eyelet Stitching 102 Decorative Sti...

Page 68: ... 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 numeric keys These stitche...

Page 69: ...stitching Using the operation panel keys select the desired stitch Ten of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the numeric keys Right after turning the power on the straight stitch left needle position is selected The machine can also be set to select the straight stitch center needle position For details refer to Changing the settings page 19 a Determine the stitch th...

Page 70: ...een and does not appear in the center of the screen Example preset utility stitch b Press the key assigned with the stitch to select the stitch Continue with step f on page 69 With number selection There are three modes of stitches that can be selected by number utility stitch mode character stitch mode and utility decorative stitch mode a Press the stitch mode key for the stitch that you wish to ...

Page 71: ...d 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 turn off the sewing machine attach the correct presser foot 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 58 ...

Page 72: ... erased so that a new stitch can be selected A screen similar to the one shown below appears allowing you to confirm whether or not to erase the stitches To erase the stitch and select a different one press OK key and then change the stitch 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 sti...

Page 73: ...bric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide e 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 08 Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 3...

Page 74: ... Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch center needle position 05 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 2 point zigzag stitch 06 Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and stretch fabrics 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 3 point zigzag stitch 07 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Overcasti...

Page 75: ...g fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw e Position the side cutter so that 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 Aut...

Page 76: ...ric 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 or dust z If the side cutter can no l...

Page 77: ...einforcement stitches refer to Securing the stitching page 54 g When sewing is finished cut the thread For details refer to Cutting the thread page 56 Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Straightstitch left needle position 01 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reverse stitching 0 0 0 0...

Page 78: ... 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 needle position will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width a Stitch width setting b Distance from the needle position to...

Page 79: ...rong side of fabric b Basting c Turn on the sewing machine d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 e Attach blind stitch foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 f 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 Pa...

Page 80: ...the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right Press 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 58 h Sew with ...

Page 81: ...thick fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 45 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 46 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 47 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 48 Bound buttonholes 5 0 3 ...

Page 82: ...ames 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 be put th...

Page 83: ...is set c Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 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 thr...

Page 84: ...r keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole a Eyelet punch When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric CAUTION Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting...

Page 85: ...hen loosely tie it b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 46 or 47 d Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 e Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread f Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing g When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack h Use a handsewing needle to p...

Page 86: ...esser foot page 41 f Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button g Place the button into button fitting 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 rear of the sewing machine and then sew them in the...

Page 87: ... 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 the bu...

Page 88: ...after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 75 c Baste the two pieces up to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric e Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place a Wrong side...

Page 89: ...t side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION i 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 ...

Page 90: ...opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 75 d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric e 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 f Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch and then baste ...

Page 91: ...ng k Close the zipper turn over the fabric and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric a Basting stitching l Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step h change it to the left pin a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point m Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper ...

Page 92: ...hen 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 o Remove the basting stitching ...

Page 93: ...cessary 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 b Turn on the sewing machine c Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Wi...

Page 94: ...c 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 95: ... 1 8 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 23 Attaching appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 3 5 1 32 1 8 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 18 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 19 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the left edge of th...

Page 96: ...ic that it will be attached to a Basting stitching d Turn on the sewing machine e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 f Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 g Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué When sew...

Page 97: ...t 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 Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 18 or 19 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 d Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 e Sew with the side of the presser foot ali...

Page 98: ...t after threading the needle using the needle threader z When quilting use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle z The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot Only select straight or zigzag stitch patterns with reinforcement stitches For details refer to Stitch Settings page 120 z When sewing with the walking foot sew...

Page 99: ...ng With free motion quilting lower the feed dogs using the drop feed lever so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction The optional quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting Note z Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the needle threader a Turn off the sewing machine b Remove the presser foot an...

Page 100: ...h After sewing is finished slide the drop feed lever to to the right as seen from the rear of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs a Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine Normally the drop feed lever is positioned at the right Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch If the s...

Page 101: ...ial stitch screen appears again h Select stitch 21 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 i While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider a Narrower b Wider Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller Memo z When the foot controller is plu...

Page 102: ...ure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below a Determine the desired length 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 b Turn on t...

Page 103: ... in the front of the presser foot otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size g 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 h Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automa...

Page 104: ...nto the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever f Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g 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 I...

Page 105: ...4 0 1 64 3 16 Smocking stitch 29 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 30 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 40 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch 25 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 36 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitchin...

Page 106: ...ewing machine d Select stitch 29 or 30 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 e Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 f Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 58 g Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric h After sewing is finished remove the pa...

Page 107: ...ocking 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 Turn on the sewing machine b Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length ...

Page 108: ...o decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics a Fold the fabric along the bias b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 17 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 d Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 e Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric a Ne...

Page 109: ...re 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 CAUTION a Insert the wing needle Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle For details on inserting a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 39 b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 32 36 37 38 39 40 or 41 d Attach monogramming foot ...

Page 110: ...abric b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 36 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 d Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 e With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section f Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears g Press or Stitch length keys until is displa...

Page 111: ... looks like the previous stitching k 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 Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 39 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 d Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the pres...

Page 112: ... 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 Turn on the sewing machine b Select a stitch For details refer to steps d through f of Sel...

Page 113: ... 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 numb...

Page 114: ... 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 115: ...h the pattern to the right If the key is pressed while only the rightmost last pattern is displayed a beep sounds d Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again Mirror imaging the pattern The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis a Select a stitch b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press or Stitch length keys until...

Page 116: ...names that will be used often Utility stitches can also be saved Up to three patterns can be saved a Create the combined pattern that you wish to save Otherwise display the pattern to be saved For details refer to Combining patterns page 111 b Press Memory key in the operation panel X The machine enters pattern memory mode and appears in the upper left corner of the screen c Press the numeric key ...

Page 117: ...machine enters retrieve pattern mode and appears in the lower left corner of the screen Memo z Each time Preset utility stitch saved pattern key is pressed the machine switches between the preset utility stitch mode and the saved pattern mode For details on the preset utility stitch mode refer to Selecting stitch types and patterns page 66 b Press the numeric key 1 to 3 for the pocket where the pa...

Page 118: ...n alignment stitch is selected c Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 d Start sewing X The pattern for making the adjustment is sewn X The sewing machine stops after it has finished sewing the pattern e Check the sewn pattern If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly the pattern is correctly aligned If the pattern is no...

Page 119: ...rn is sewn Press Stitch width key to increase the adjustment setting Press Stitch width key to decrease the adjustment setting i Start sewing again and then check the pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly j When the pattern is sewn correctly press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again ...

Page 120: ...UTILITY STITCHES 118 ...

Page 121: ...e race 126 Removing the needle plate 127 Troubleshooting 128 Frequent troubleshooting topics 128 Upper thread tightened up 128 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 129 Incorrect thread tension 131 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 132 When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat 135 List of symptoms 137 Error messages 142 Nothing appears in the LCD 144 Operatio...

Page 122: ... on medium weight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Yes 3 point zigzag stitch 07 J Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No Overcasting stitch 08 G Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 3 5 1 ...

Page 123: ...No Reinforcement No Quilting stitch for stippling 24 J Quilting background stitching stippling 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No Satinscallop stitch 25 N 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 Yes J Reinforcement No Joining stitch 26 J Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16...

Page 124: ...cement No Buttonhole stitch 42 A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement No 43 A Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement No 44 A Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 ...

Page 125: ...0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 61 N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 62 N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 63 N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 64 N For decoration etc 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No...

Page 126: ... 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 77 N For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 78 N For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 79 N For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 80 N For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 ...

Page 127: ...titch Type Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Utility decorative stitches 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 J 2 Yes Not possible J Yes Yes 12 13 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 08 09 10 G 2 No No 14 15 R 2 No No 19 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 N No Not impossible Yes 36 37 38 39 40 41 N No Yes 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 62 1 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 N Yes J Yes 57 58 5...

Page 128: ...ng 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 Loosen the presser foot holder screw and remove the presser foot holder and then loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the nee...

Page 129: ...he race remove the needle plate a Follow steps a through f on page 126 b Remove the needle plate by removing the screws with the included screwdriver c Remove the tangled thread from the needle plate d Return the needle plate to its original position and then tighten the screws with the included screwdriver Note z Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine e Fo...

Page 130: ...er 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 the fab...

Page 131: ...ng noise is made and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy check details Remove the tangled thread and then corre...

Page 132: ...read under the thread guide a Thread guide g Pass the thread under the thread guide cover from the back to the front Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand a Thread guide cover h Thread the machine by guiding the thread along the path indicated by the number on the mac...

Page 133: ...ic are not being 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 Turn the thread tension dial to select an appropriate thread tension The appropria...

Page 134: ...se 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 pla...

Page 135: ... holes 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 ...

Page 136: ...hole in 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 133 a Hole in the needle plate b Handwheel d Select zigzag stitch 05 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 a...

Page 137: ...of the 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 ...

Page 138: ...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 139: ...t a thread and 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 120 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 57 The fabric is pulled too much Lightly guide the...

Page 140: ... 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 authorized ...

Page 141: ...stall 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 se...

Page 142: ... for example in the bobbin case Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race page 126 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 97 The stitch is too short Lengthen the stitch length page 59 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you ...

Page 143: ...n five or six times clockwise page 24 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 132 The fabric feeds in the opposite direction The feed mechanism is damaged Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The upper thread has tightened up The bobbin thread is inc...

Page 144: ...oved to the right E4 The start stop button was pressed while the foot controller was connected E5 A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered E6 The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised E7 The start stop button or revers...

Page 145: ...tioning Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center E12 The stitch mode was changed This icon appears when the current pattern is to be deleted E13 The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected pattern E14 A pattern is being saved Otherwise the stitch settings are being saved Error Code No Error Message Probable Cause ...

Page 146: ...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 147: ...ng 145 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 148: ...re 126 changing machine settings 19 changing sewing direction 62 changing the settings 19 character stitches 67 110 124 character utility decorative stitch key 13 checking patterns 112 cleaning 126 cleaning brush 9 126 combining patterns 111 crazy quilt stitching 95 cross stitch 110 cross stitches 110 124 curves 62 cylindrical pieces 46 D decorative satin stitches 110 124 decorative stitches 110 1...

Page 149: ... 97 quilting guide 10 96 R race 126 realigning 116 realigning patterns 116 reinforcement stitching 54 60 100 repeat sewing patterns 112 replacing the needle 37 39 retrieving a pattern 115 reverse stitching 54 reverse reinforcement stitch button 12 S safety instructions 1 satin stitches 110 124 satin stitching 98 saved patterns 66 68 saving patterns 114 scallop stitching 105 screwdriver 9 40 seam r...

Page 150: ...er thread tension 57 upper threading 8 28 utility decorative stitches 67 110 125 utility stitch key 13 utility stitches 66 120 W walking foot 10 44 96 wide table 10 46 wing needle 107 Z zigzag foot 9 72 zipper foot 9 zipper insertion 86 ...

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