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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Chapters 1 and 2 describe to the first-time user the initial operations for using this machine and the basic
sewing operations.

To sew utility stitches
Continue with chapter 3 to learn how to select a stitch and sew using the various stitches.

To sew characters and patterns
Continue with chapter 4 to learn basic operations, from selecting patterns to sewing, in addition to
operations such as combining and editing patterns to rotate or resize them, and storing combined
patterns.

• Parts related to operations described in the procedures are highlighted in blue.

Perform the operations while comparing the screens in the procedures with those that appear on the
machine.

• If, while using the machine, you have questions about an operation or you would like to know more

about a specific function, refer to the index (P.159) and the table of contents to find the section of the
manual to refer to.

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 4

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Page 3: ...and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol position which represents off then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all...

Page 4: ...lug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220 240V COUNTRIES AND MEXICO 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 b...

Page 5: ...erence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Conne...

Page 6: ... has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service cen ter for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment For a longer service life 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neu...

Page 7: ...n addition to operations such as combining and editing patterns to rotate or resize them and storing combined patterns Parts related to operations described in the procedures are highlighted in blue Perform the operations while comparing the screens in the procedures with those that appear on the machine If while using the machine you have questions about an operation or you would like to know mor...

Page 8: ...oom Stitching 85 Buttonhole Stitches 87 Bar Tacks 92 Button Sewing 94 Eyelets 95 Multi Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch 96 Zipper Insertion 97 Chapter 4 Character Decorative Stitches 101 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS 102 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns 7 mm Decorative Stitch Patterns Satin Stitch Patterns 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Cross Stitch Patterns Utility Decorative Stit...

Page 9: ... the Machine Casing 138 Cleaning the Race 138 Cleaning the Bobbin Case 139 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 140 Screen Visibility Is Low 140 Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning 140 TROUBLESHOOTING 142 ERROR MESSAGES 145 SPECIFICATIONS 148 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE 149 STITCH SETTING CHART 151 INDEX 159 ...

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Page 11: ...machine can be displayed and error messages appear in the LCD k Spool pin Place a spool of thread on the spool pin l Spool cap Use the spool cap to hold the spool in place m Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin n Supplemental spool pin Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread while sewing or to sew with the twin needle o Thread guide Pass the thread through this thread g...

Page 12: ...foot consistently applies pressure to the fabric as it is sewn Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch e Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction f Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to insert the bobbin g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race h Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew st...

Page 13: ... needle position Press this button twice to sew a single stitch d Thread Cutter button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread e Presser Foot Lifter button Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric Press this button again to raise the presser foot f Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to ad...

Page 14: ... 21 22 23 24 2 0 11 needle 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 2 39 40 41 42 43 44 1 See Circular Attachment Instruction Manual for detailed instruction 2 See Bobbin Work Instruction Manual for detailed instruction 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point needle gold colored ...

Page 15: ...151 21 Seam ripper X54243 051 22 Bobbin 10 SA156 SFB 23 Needle set X58358 051 24 Twin Needle X59296 151 25 Cleaning brush X59476 051 26 Eyelet punch 135793 001 27 Screwdriver large XC8349 021 28 Screwdriver small X55468 021 29 Spool cap small 130013 154 30 Spool cap medium 2 One is on the machine X55260 153 31 Spool cap large 130012 054 32 Spool felt X57045 051 33 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 05...

Page 16: ...9 F005N 2 1 4 quilting foot SA125 F001N 3 Side cutter foot SA177 F054 4 Spool stand SA542 TS3 Memo All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice Note Visit your authorized dealer for complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine ...

Page 17: ... 22 LOWER UPPER THREADING 23 Winding the Bobbin 23 Using the Supplemental Spool Pin 23 Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin 25 Setting the Bobbin 26 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 26 Upper Threading 27 Using the Twin Needle 30 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 32 Removing the Presser Foot 32 Attaching the Presser Foot 32 CHANGING THE NEEDLE 33 Checking the Needle 33 About the Needle 35 Fabric Thread Needl...

Page 18: ...with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grab the power cord plug or power cord connector to remove it from the wall outlet or power cord jack connector Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled D...

Page 19: ...ormal characteristic of the display and is not a malfunction Be sure to sit in front of the display while using it When the machine is turned on the opening screen appears The machine can be set so that the opening screen is not displayed see page 20 Lightly press the display with your finger Depending on the setting either Q 01 Piecing stitch Middle 1 01 Straight stitch Left or 1 03 Straight stit...

Page 20: ...ns for using the machine 21 3 Presser foot Needle exchange key Press this key when changing the needle or presser foot Pressing this key locks all keys and operation buttons so that parts can safely be changed Press this key again to unlock the keys and buttons When machine operations are displayed the screen for the needle presser foot replacement mode is not displayed 32 33 4 Utility stitch key ...

Page 21: ... stitches at the beginning and end of stitching depending on the selected stitch reverse stitches may be sewn Press this key again to cancel the setting 43 m Automatic thread cutting key Press this key to select the automatic thread cutting setting If you select this setting before sewing the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches or reverse stitches depending on the selected stitch...

Page 22: ...t to one of the three heights 3 2 mm 5 0 mm and 7 5 mm b Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode see page 75 c Adjust the presser foot pressure between 1 light and 4 firm Set the pressure to 3 for normal sewing d When set to ON the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing so the fabric can be fed smoothly ...

Page 23: ...ry Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Sewing Basics Troubleshooting Presser foot lever Sewing speed controller Handwheel Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Knee lifter Foot controller Upper threading Bobbin winding Changing the needle Changing the presser foot Setting the bobbin Main Buttons Useful Functions Maintenance Thread Cutter button Presser Foot Lifter button Start Stop...

Page 24: ...ss to view the next page Press or to scroll through additional information for that page e When you are finished with the instructions press Using the Pattern Explanation Key To learn more about the uses for a stitch select the stitch and then press to see a description of the selected stitch Example Displaying information on the use for a Select and then press Uses for appear b When you are finis...

Page 25: ...s possible onto the supplemental spool pin to secure the thread spool a Supplemental spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool CAUTION The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 051 Actual size This model Other models...

Page 26: ...r seat i Slide the bobbin holder to the left until it snaps into place When the bobbin holder is set to the left it works as a switch to make the bobbin wind automatically a Bobbin holder switch The bobbin stops spinning automatically when it is full and the bobbin holder returns to its original position j Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin CAUTION Be sure to follow the process described If...

Page 27: ... unwinds from the front a Spool cap b Thread spool c Spool pin e Slide the spool cap as far as possible onto the spool pin and then return the spool pin to its original position f While holding the thread from the spool with both hands pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate then through the upper notch a Lower notch in the thread guide plate b Upper notch in the thread g...

Page 28: ... the thread completely through the groove pull it toward you to cut it with the cutter a Cutter g Attach the bobbin cover by inserting the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover then lightly press down on the right side of the cover until it snaps into place a Tab Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread There may be some sewing applications where you may want to pull up the bobbin thread for exampl...

Page 29: ...section describes how to thread the machine and the needle The machine is marked with numbers that indicate the threading order a Turn on the machine b Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the presser foot The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded a Upper thread shutter Note Do not cut the thread with the cutter Do not attach the bobbin cover a b CAUTION Be sure to thr...

Page 30: ...hread down up then down through the groove as shown in the illustration a Upper thread shutter a Upper thread shutter b Thread take up lever check window i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked 6 Hold the thread with both hands and fully pass it through the guide as shown in the illustration a Needle bar thread guide Note If you try to thread the needle with the needle threade...

Page 31: ...er button to lower the presser foot before starting to sew Note When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut Therefore instead of using the thread cutter pull out about 80 mm approx 3 inches of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks marked 7 a 80 mm or more Note If the needle threader lever ...

Page 32: ...Set the supplemental spool pin in the up position a Supplemental spool pin e Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front Then slide the spool cap as far as possible onto the supplemental spool pin to secure the thread spool a Spool cap b Supplemental spool pin c Thread spool f While holding the thread from the spool in your right han...

Page 33: ...tch width becomes narrower than with single needle sewing a Single needle twin needle setting appears l Press the Start Stop button after lowering the presser foot lever Note The needle threader cannot be used Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front If the needle threader is used damage to the machine may result Note If appears as after a stitch is selected the twin n...

Page 34: ...er foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the holder a Notch b Pin b Press or press in the screen All keys and operation buttons are unlocked and the previous screen is displayed c Raise the presser foot lever CAUTION Always press in the operation panel before changing the presser foot If is not pressed and the Start Stop button or another button is pressed the machine wil...

Page 35: ... to raise the needle b Press The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked CAUTION Always press in the operation panel before changing the needle If is not pressed and the Start Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only sewing machine needles made for home use Other needles may bend or break and may caus...

Page 36: ...ole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle e Press or press in the screen All keys and operation buttons are unlocked and the previous screen is displayed Note Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise damage to the machine may result CAUTION Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw w...

Page 37: ... various fabrics Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use Fabric Thread Size of needle Type Size Medium weight fabric Broadcloth Cotton 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic mercerized 60 80 Flannel Gabardine Silk or silk finished 50 Lightweight fabric Lawn Batiste Cotton 60 80 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic mercerized 60 80 Challis Satin Silk 50 H...

Page 38: ...adjust the height Make sure that the wide table is either at the same level or slightly lower than the surface of the needle plate a Mounting hook d When you are finished using the wide table remove it While slightly lifting up the wide table pull it off to the left e Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position CAUTION Do not move the sewing machine while the wide table is attach...

Page 39: ...he Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot 41 If the Fabric Does Not Feed 41 Sewing Lightweight Fabric 41 ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS 42 Adjusting the Stitch Width 42 Adjusting the Stitch Length 42 Adjusting the Thread Tension 43 Correct Thread Tension 43 Upper Thread Is Too Tight 43 Upper Thread Is Too Loose 43 USEFUL FUNCTIONS 43 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching 43 Automatic Thread Cutting 44 ...

Page 40: ...Slow b Fast g Lightly place your hands on the fabric to guide it and then press the Start Stop button to start sewing CAUTION To avoid injury pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing Doing so may lead to injury Do not use bent or broken needles Doing...

Page 41: ...hread may tangle possibly resulting in damage Note When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon thread or other decorative threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Memo When the Thread Cutter button is pressed the feed dogs are automatically lowered so the fabric can easily be removed and then they are raised when sewing is started Note This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread se...

Page 42: ... the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is kept pressed With reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches are sewn at the same place With reverse stitches the stitching is sewn at a low speed in the opposite direction In addition this machine can be set to sew reinforcement stitches or reverse stitches automatically For details see Automatic Reinforcement Stitching on page 43 Sewing Curves Sew slowly w...

Page 43: ...the presser foot lever to its highest position so that the fabric can be placed under the presser foot If the Fabric Does Not Feed If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or when sewing thick seams press the black button on the left side of presser foot J a Raise the presser foot lever b While keeping the black button on the left side of presser foot J pressed in lower the presser foot le...

Page 44: ...h can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter Each press of makes the stitch shorter Each press of makes the stitch longer Press to return the setting to its default Note Settings for some stitches cannot be changed See STITCH SETTING CHART at the end of this manual If a stitch setting is changed but not saved the stitch setting returns to its default when the machine is turned off or a d...

Page 45: ...fabric b Upper thread c Bobbin thread d Locks appear on the surface of the fabric Upper Thread Is Too Loose If the upper thread can be seen on the wrong side of the fabric press Each press of the key increases the setting and tightens the upper thread tension a Wrong side of fabric b Locks appear on the wrong side of the fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread Press to return the setting to its defa...

Page 46: ...d of stitching This is useful when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks a Select a stitch b Press to select the automatic thread cutting setting The key appears as c Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle at the starting point of the stitching and then press the Start Stop button The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches and then begin sewing a Reve...

Page 47: ...ontroller is pressed down even if the presser foot has been raised Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle otherwise injuries may occur Memo When the pivot setting is selected the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed according to the type of fabric being sewn Press and then display PIVOTING HEIGHT on p 2 of the machine settings screen Press or to...

Page 48: ...ric and then press the Start Stop button The presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues Automatic Fabric Sensor System The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing so the fabric can be fed smoothly The fabric sensor system works continuously while sewing This function is useful for...

Page 49: ... of fabric or other projects are being sewn The screen can be locked while sewing utility stitches and character decorative stitches a Select a stitch b If necessary adjust any settings such as the stitch width and stitch length c Press The key appears as d Sewing begins e When you are finished sewing press to unlock the screen Note When the screen is locked no key other than and the keys can be o...

Page 50: ...USEFUL FUNCTIONS 48 ...

Page 51: ...tional Side Cutter 68 Quilting 69 Piecing 71 Piecing Using the 1 4 Quilting Foot with Guide 71 Quilting Using Walking Foot 72 Using the Quilting Guide 73 Appliqués 73 Quilting with Satin Stitches 74 Free motion Quilting 75 Free motion Quilting Using Free motion Quilting Foot C 75 Free motion Quilting Using Free motion Open Toe Quilting Foot O 76 Echo Quilting 77 Blind Hem Stitches 79 If the Needle...

Page 52: ...LECTING A UTILITY STITCH Stitch Selection Screens Press to display the previous or next page Quilting Stitches Straight Overcasting Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes Bar tacks Multi Directional Sewing ...

Page 53: ...t settings for the stitch width zigzag width stitch length thread tension automatic thread cutting automatic reverse reinforcement stitching etc However if you wish to save specific settings for a stitch so that they can be used later press after changing the settings to save the new settings with the selected stitch Example Using a stitch length of 2 0 mm for the straight stitch a Press and then ...

Page 54: ...lected the stitch length is set to 2 0 mm All stitch settings stitch width stitch length thread tension automatic thread cutting automatic reverse reinforcement stitching mirror image and twin needle settings are saved not just the setting that was changed When the same stitch is selected the last settings saved are displayed even if the machine was turned off If the settings are changed again and...

Page 55: ...ected stitch are displayed d Follow the directions to sew the stitch Press or to scroll the page Press to display the next page Press to return to the previous screen e When you have finished sewing press Memo The feed dogs are automatically raised or lowered depending on the stitch selected from the sewing type selection screen For example when a stitch from the following sewing types is selected...

Page 56: ...itch Middle General sewing gather pintuck etc Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Triple stretch stitch General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Stretch stitch Reinforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 1 0 3...

Page 57: ...e stitches f At the end of the stitching hold the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button pressed to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches g Press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing the machine will automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches at the beginning of stitching When the Reverse Reinforcemen...

Page 58: ... basting with reinforcement stitches Aligning the fabric with the stitch guide foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the stitch guide foot a Seam b Stitch guide foot c Markings Memo When appears in the stitch width display select a different straight stitch 12 0 mm approx 1 2 inch 8 5 mm approx 11 32 inch 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch 5 0 mm ap...

Page 59: ...needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics The small opening on the foot provides support for the fabric as the needle travels through the fabric a Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise ...

Page 60: ...er select one of the following straight stitches i Attach the straight stitch foot Note Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine Use the disc shaped screwdriver to tighten the screws in the needle plate 1 Memo When using the straight stitch needle plate all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches You cannot change the needle position using th...

Page 61: ...o the narrow end without stretching the fabric If the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting is selected before sewing reverse stitches will be sewn at the beginning of the stitching a Basting c Without sewing reverse stitches at the end of the stitching pull out 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches of the threads cut them and then tie the two ends together d Insert the ends of the thread into t...

Page 62: ...hering and then tie the threads f Smooth the gathers by ironing them g Sew along the seam line and then remove the basting stitch Flat Fell Seams Use flat fell seams to reinforce seams and finish edges neatly a Press and then attach presser foot J b Align the fabric with right sides together sew the seam line and then cut off half the seam allowance from the side on which the flat fell seam will l...

Page 63: ...fabric b Turn the fabric over and then iron only the folds with the tip of the iron a Surface of fabric c Press and then attach presser foot I d Attach the pin on the right side of presser foot I to the presser foot holder and then sew along the folds If the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are selected before sewing reverse stitches will automaticall...

Page 64: ...g Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 OK J Zigzag stitch Middle For overcasting mending Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 OK J Zigzag stitch Right Start from right needle position zigzag sew at left 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16...

Page 65: ...llowance place it over a different piece of fabric and then sew the two fabric pieces together so the stitching bridges both pieces Sewing Curves Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine stitch Sew slowly keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve ...

Page 66: ...itch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual 2 step elastic zigzag For overcasting medium weight and stretch fabrics attaching tape and elastic 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2...

Page 67: ...ength mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of light and medium weight fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric 5 0 3 16 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium heavyweight and easily frayed fabrics or decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 ...

Page 68: ...g of medium stretch fabric and heavyweight fabric decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 16 OK J Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric or decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Single diamond overcast Reinforcement and seaming stre...

Page 69: ...hread the needle manually when using the side cutter or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the needle threader Stitch Key Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual With side cutter Straight stitch while cutting fabrics 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO With side cutter Zigzag stitc...

Page 70: ...hing is sewn When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Optional Side Cutter The seam margin should be approximately 5 mm approx 3 16 inch a Seam margin a a b b a Note If the width has been adjusted turn the handwheel by hand to check that the needle does not touch the side cutter If the needle touches the side cutter it might cause the needle to break Memo The fabric will not be cut if the who...

Page 71: ...1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 0 3 4 5 0 30 0 3 16 1 3 16 NO Stem stitch Reinforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Right Start from right needle position zigzag sew at left 3 5 1 8 2...

Page 72: ...corative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Rick rack stitch Decorative top stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué 6 0 15 64 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative...

Page 73: ...Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 NO Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching 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 NO Quilting s...

Page 74: ...quilting You can sew the quilt with the walking foot to keep the quilt top batting and backing from sliding The walking foot has a set of feed dogs that move together with the feed dogs in the needle plate during sewing a Follow the steps on page 32 to remove the presser foot b Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder c Set the operation lever of the walking fo...

Page 75: ...en cut around it a Seam allowance 3 to 5 mm b Cut a piece of thick paper or stabilizer to the finished size of the appliqué design place it on the back of the appliqué and then fold over the seam allowance using an iron c Turn the applique over and remove the stabilizer or paper Pin or bast the applique on to the main fabric d Press and then attach the open toe foot Note Sew at slow to medium spee...

Page 76: ... speed will be adjusted using the foot controller f Press g While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width a Narrower b Wider h When you are finished sewing set WIDTH CONTROL back to OFF CAUTION Be careful that the needle does not strike a basting pin during sewing Striking a pin can cause the needle to break resulting in injury Memo A stitch length between 0 3 and 0 5 m...

Page 77: ...h e Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION With free motion quilting control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed the needle may break or other damage may result When using free motion quilt...

Page 78: ...dicated in the upper left corner of the screen When the other stitches are selected free motion open toe quilting foot O is indicated in the screen c Remove the presser foot holder see page 72 d Attach free motion quilting foot O by positioning the pin of the quilting foot above the needle clamp screw and aligning the lower left of the quilting foot and the presser bar a Pin b Needle clamp screw c...

Page 79: ...troller and sewing at a consistent speed Free motion echo quilting foot E measurement a 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch b 9 5 mm approx 3 8 inch CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver Otherwise the needle may touch the quilting foot causing it to bend or break CAUTION With free motion quilting control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed If the fabric is mo...

Page 80: ... the presser foot d Loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove the screw and the presser foot holder e Position the free motion echo quilting foot E on the left side of the presser bar with the holes in the quilting foot and presser bar aligned f Tighten the screw g Using the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide sew around the motif a 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch Finished project h Pres...

Page 81: ... foot so that the presser foot guide is flush against the fold of the fabric a Presser foot guide b Fold e Sew while keeping the fold in the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle position b Presser foot guide Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics 00 3 3 2 0 1 16...

Page 82: ... and then sew along the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge a Appliqué a Needle drop point Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the needle does not catch the fold on the left side However if the needle catches too much of the fold the fabric cannot be unfolded and too much of the seam will appear on the surface of the fabric leaving an unattractive fin...

Page 83: ... along the bias ÅB d Attach presser foot J and then sew along the edge of the fabric making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge a Needle drop point e Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks down to one side Scalloping Scallop stitching wave shaped running stitching can be used to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs a Press and then attach presser foot N Memo For d...

Page 84: ... sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam Select one of the following stitches a Surface of fabric Smocking The decorative stitching created by sewing over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs a Select a straight stitch and then attach presser foot J b Set the stitch length to 4 0 mm approx 3 16 inch and the thread tensi...

Page 85: ... about 4 mm approx 3 16 inch and baste them onto thin paper a 4 mm b Thin paper c Basting b Press or and then set the stitch width to the maximum 7 0 mm c Attach presser foot J and then sew with the presser foot centered between the two pieces of fabric a Basting d When you are finished sewing gently tear off the paper Memo For details on the stitches refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART at the end o...

Page 86: ...elastic tape evenly positioned on the gathers a Elastic tape f Press or g While pulling the elastic tape so that it is about the same length as the fabric pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand and feed the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand according to the feeding speed h Pull out the threads for the straight stitches Note Make sure ...

Page 87: ... slight stretch Note The needle threader cannot be used with a wing needle Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front If the needle threader is used damage to the machine may result CAUTION The needle threader cannot be used Thread the wing needle by hand from front to back Using the needle threader may result in damage to the machine A more attractive finish can be obta...

Page 88: ...l out several threads from both sides of a 4 mm approx 3 16 inch area left unopened as shown in the illustration a Pulled out thread b Pulled out area c Approximately 4 mm approx 3 16 inch remaining b Press c Attach presser foot N and then sew along the center of the unopened area Memo For best result use loosely woven fabrics Memo For details on the stitches refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART at t...

Page 89: ... 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Round double ended buttonhole Buttonholes for fine medium to heavyweight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Narrow squared buttonhole Buttonholes for light to medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Stretch buttonhole Buttonholes for stretch or woven fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 N...

Page 90: ... the buttonhole foot a Mark on fabric b Marks on presser foot e Pull down the buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot as shown in the illustration a Buttonhole lever a Metal bracket Memo The maximum buttonhole length is 28 mm approx 1 1 6 inches diameter thickness of the button Note Pass the thread under the presser foot a Note Sli...

Page 91: ...nhole and cut towards the pin a Pin b Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the included eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole Then insert a pin along the inside of the bar tack insert a seam ripper into the hole made with the eyelet punch and then cut towards the pin a Pin b Eyelet punch Note If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick press in the...

Page 92: ... the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric d Tie the ends together and then trim the excess After using the seam ripper to cut the threads sewn over the buttonhole trim the threads Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the size of the buttonhole The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm approx 3 16 inc...

Page 93: ...it aligns with the area to be darned Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Darning Darning of medium weight fabric 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 1 16 NO Darning Darning of heavyweight fabric 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 1 16 NO a a Memo The maximum length for darning is 28 m...

Page 94: ...train such as ends of pocket openings and slits a Press b Set the scale on buttonhole foot A to the desired length of the darning and then attach the buttonhole foot a Presser foot scale b Finished measurement c 5 mm approx 3 16 inch a a a Note If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick press in the length display to increase the stitch length Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Fo...

Page 95: ...sews reinforcement stitches then stops If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of stitching Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot and allow for easier feeding a Presser foot b Thick fabric Note Slide the outside frame of the b...

Page 96: ...ally cut the thread at the end of stitching f With scissors cut the upper and bobbin threads at the beginning of the stitching pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Note Make sure that the automatic thread cutting setting is not selected when sewing on buttons Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch ...

Page 97: ...d for making belt holes and other similar applications a Press and then attach presser foot N b Press or in the width display or or in the length display to set the size of the eyelet c Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing Reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn at the end of the stitching If the automatic threa...

Page 98: ...fabric c Press and then attach presser foot N d Insert the needle into the fabric at the starting point of the stitching and then sew seam 1 a Starting point of stitching e Press and then sew seam 2 The fabric will move sideways so guide the fabric with your hands to sew straight f Press and then sew seam 3 Memo Pass the free arm through the tubular piece of fabric and then sew in the order shown ...

Page 99: ... c Zipper teeth d Remove presser foot J and then attach the pin on the right side of zipper foot I to the presser foot holder a Right side b Left side c Needle drop point e Topstitch around the zipper and then remove the basting Memo Zigzag stitches can also be used with multi directional sewing Memo For details on the stitches refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART at the end of this manual c d a b CA...

Page 100: ... pin on the right side of zipper foot I a Right side b Left side c Needle drop point e Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx 1 8 inch margin f Starting from the end of the zipper opening sew to a point about 50 mm approx 2 inches from the edge of the fabric then stop the machine g Pull down the zipper slider then continue sewing to the edge of the fabric a 3 mm approx 1 8 inch b 50 mm approx 2 i...

Page 101: ...de of the zipper foot to the presser foot holder a Right side b Left side c Needle drop point j Set the fabric so that the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth k Sew reverse stitches at the closed end of the zipper then continue sewing l Stop sewing about 50 mm approx 2 inches from the edge of the fabric leave the needle in the fabric and remove the basting stitches m...

Page 102: ...SEWING THE STITCHES 100 ...

Page 103: ...rns Only 110 Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern 111 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 112 Before Combining Patterns 112 Combining Patterns from Different Categories 112 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes 114 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations 115 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths 116 Creating Step Patterns 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only 117 Examples of Patte...

Page 104: ...Alphabet patterns handwriting font i Alphabet patterns outline style Note When the screen is locked no key other than and the keys can be operated c f i a b d g e h j l a Decorative stitch patterns b 7 mm decorative stitch patterns c Satin stitch patterns d 7 mm satin stitch patterns e Cross stitch patterns f Utility decorative stitch patterns g Alphabet patterns gothic font h Alphabet patterns ha...

Page 105: ...ge Press to display the previous page Press to return to the screen of pattern categories An image of the selected stitch pattern is displayed below the symbol of the appropriate presser foot c To combine patterns select the next pattern Press to check the selected pattern combination If the wrong pattern was selected press to erase the pattern and then select the new stitch pattern Alphabet Patte...

Page 106: ...ected press to erase the character and then select the new character To select a different character style press and then select the new character style Press to check the selected characters An image of the selected characters is displayed below the symbol of the appropriate presser foot Example To select Bus a Press b Press c Press d Press then Bus appears A maximum of 70 characters can be combi...

Page 107: ...l to the fabric While sewing guide the fabric with your hands so that it will be fed straight Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics or fabrics with coarse weaves attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric If you do not wish to do so place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper Thread 50 60 Needle With lightweight regular or stretch fabrics Brother ballpoint nee...

Page 108: ...s and then press on P 12 of the screen b Attach presser foot N and then sew a single pattern c Compare the sewn pattern with the following illustration Memo When sewing character stitch patterns the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches at the end of the stitching then stops The machine is automatically set to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of each character After ...

Page 109: ... HORIZ display Each press of the key increases the value and moves the pattern to the right If the pattern is skewed to the right Press in the FINE ADJUST HORIZ display Each press of the key decreases the value and moves the pattern to the left e Sew the pattern again If the pattern still is not sewn correctly adjust it again Continue making adjustments until the pattern is sewn correctly f After ...

Page 110: ... the selected stitch pattern 109 f Vertical mirror image key Press this key to create a vertical mirror image of the selected stitch pattern 109 g Needle mode selection key single twin Press this key to select the setting for twin needle sewing Each time this key is pressed the setting switches between that for single needle sewing and for twin needle sewing 30 h Elongation key If a 7 mm satin sti...

Page 111: ...the zigzag width or stitch length After selecting a stitch pattern press to select one of the five settings available Creating a Vertical Mirror Image After selecting a stitch pattern press to flip the pattern vertically Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image After selecting a stitch pattern press to flip the pattern horizontally Memo Stitch patterns entered after the pattern size was changed are adde...

Page 112: ...le sewing the key changes to and the machine will sew one copy of the pattern then automatically stop CAUTION If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to return the thread density to If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched the needle may bend or break Memo Stitch patterns entered after the stitching density was changed are added at the selected density until it is changed ...

Page 113: ... sewn incorrectly a Press the Start Stop button to stop the machine and then press Sewing returns to the beginning of the selected pattern W from the point where sewing was stopped b Press the Start Stop button to continue sewing Memo This function is not available for the stitches in the category Memo If this key is pressed when sewing is stopped patterns can be added at the end of a combined sti...

Page 114: ...screen of pattern categories appears Note When stitch patterns are combined the machine is automatically set to sew the pattern once To repeatedly sew the combined stitch patterns combine the patterns and then press so that it appears as You cannot change settings such as the size and orientation for stitch patterns once they have been combined To resize or reorient the patterns specify the settin...

Page 115: ...sew the pattern combination press so that it appears as Memo Press to erase the last pattern entered Patterns are erased one at a time If the entire combined pattern cannot be displayed press to view an image of the pattern Press to return to the previous screen The image of the pattern appears ...

Page 116: ...Example a Press b Press The larger size pattern appears c Press again and then press so that it appears as The second pattern is displayed in the smaller size d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination press so that it appears as The combination appears as a repeating pattern ...

Page 117: ...itch Patterns of Different Orientations Example a Press b Press c Press again and then press so that it appears as The second pattern is flipped horizontally d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination press so that it appears as The combination appears as a repeating pattern ...

Page 118: ...ss once so that it appears as The pattern is displayed with a length of 4 c Press again and then press three times so that it appears as The second pattern is displayed with a length of 2 d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination press so that it appears as The combination appears as a repeating pattern ...

Page 119: ... be created by using and to shift 7 mm satin stitch patterns Press once to move the stitch pattern to the left by half the width of the stitch pattern Press once to move the stitch pattern to the right by half the width of the stitch pattern Example a Press b Press and then press The next pattern is moved to the right c Press again and then press d Press so that it appears as The combination appea...

Page 120: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 118 Examples of Pattern Combinations ...

Page 121: ...ded to use the upper and lower case letters the numbers 0 through 9 the dash and the underline _ Do not use comma period in the file name Do not create folders in Removable Disk on a computer If stitch data is stored in a folder that stitch data cannot be displayed by the machine Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and Wi...

Page 122: ...hold the currently selected stitch pattern To save the stitch pattern in the machine s memory you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern a Press to continue Press to return to the previous screen without saving the stitch pattern b Select a stitch pattern to be deleted Press to display the next page Only the first entry of each stitch pattern is displayed in the memory Press to view the ...

Page 123: ... The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports on the computer and machine whether or not they are turned on a USB port b USB cable connector The Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer on the computer b Press Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving screen is displayed otherwise you may lose the stitch pattern that you are saving Note The connectors on the USB cable can only be inse...

Page 124: ...ress The pocket selection screen appears b Select a stitch pattern to be retrieved Press to display the next page Press to view the entire stitch pattern Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving the stitch pattern a Saved stitch patterns Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving screen is displayed otherwise you may lose the data Since the files are only temporarily saved ...

Page 125: ...n the computer open My Computer and then go to Removable Disk c Move copy the pattern data to Removable Disk Stitch pattern data in Removable Disk is written to the machine d Press The stitch patterns in the computer are displayed in the selection screen Memo A maximum of 24 stitch patterns or 476 KB can be moved or copied to Removable Disk Note While data is being written do not disconnect the US...

Page 126: ...ble disk has been removed safely disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the machine In case of Windows Vista With Windows 98 SE check that the Access lamp is not flashing before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer and the machine Note Be sure to perform the operation described above before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer and the machine otherwise the computer may ma...

Page 127: ... a Point 130 Moving Part or All of the Design 131 Inserting New Points 132 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 133 Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine s Memory 133 If the Memory Is Full 133 Saving Custom Stitches to the Computer 134 Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine s Memory 135 Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer 135 ...

Page 128: ...rmine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points Memo Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH can be a maximum of 7 mm approx 9 32 inch wide and 37 mm approx 1 1 3 inches long Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM STITCH if you first draw the stitch on the included grid sheet Memo Simplify the design so that it can be sewn as a continuous line For a more attractive s...

Page 129: ... 13 12 13 10 12 8 12 7 12 6 10 5 10 10 13 14 14 12 11 10 9 8 6 6 3 2 0 2 Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 16 19 23 22 17 22 23 19 42 1 0 0 6 10 6 0 0 0 Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 3 5 8 12 17 20 24 27 29 31 32 30 27 24 0 5 8 11 13 14 14 13 12 11 9 6 3 1 0 Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 18 16 15 15 16 18 21 25 28 33 37 41 43 44 0 1 3 5 8 1...

Page 130: ...ween two points 129 f Point delete key Press this key to delete a selected point 129 g Block move key Press this key to group points together and move them together 131 h Insert key Press this key to insert new points on the stitch design 132 i Set key Press this key to set a point on the stitch design 129 130 j Arrow keys Use these keys to move over the display area 129 130 k Point to point key U...

Page 131: ...add the point indicated by e Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points To sew three stitches press the key so that it appears as f Use to move to the second point and press g Repeat the steps above for each point that you have drawn on the grid sheet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a continuous line Press to delete a selected point ente...

Page 132: ... you want to move To move to the first point press To move to the last point press You can also move by using the touch pen b Use to move the point Memo If you have entered points that are too close together the fabric may not feed properly Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points If the stitch design is to be repeated and linked make sure that linking stitches are added so that...

Page 133: ...e first point of the section that you want to move To move to the first point press To move to the last point press You can also move by using the touch pen b Press The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected c Press or to move the section d Press The section will be moved ...

Page 134: ...ress or to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point To move to the first point press To move to the last point press You can also move by using the touch pen b Press A new point is entered and moves to it c Use to move the point ...

Page 135: ...omatically If the Memory Is Full If this screen appears while you are trying to save a custom stitch on the machine s memory the memory is too full to hold the currently selected custom stitch To save the custom stitch in the machine s memory you have to delete a previously saved custom stitch a Press Press to return to the previous screen without saving the custom stitch Note Do not turn off the ...

Page 136: ...sage appears d Press If you decide not to delete the custom stitch press The old custom stitch is deleted and the new custom stitch is automatically saved Saving Custom Stitches to the Computer Using the included USB cable connect the sewing machine to your computer so that custom stitches can be saved to your computer For details on saving custom stitches see Saving Stitch Patterns to the Compute...

Page 137: ...s screen without saving the custom stitch a Saved custom stitches c Press Press to delete the custom stitch The selected custom stitch is retrieved and the sewing screen appears Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer Using the included USB cable connect the sewing machine to your computer so that custom stitches can be retrieved from your computer For details on retrieving custom stitches se...

Page 138: ...USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 136 ...

Page 139: ...asing 138 Cleaning the Race 138 Cleaning the Bobbin Case 139 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 140 Screen Visibility Is Low 140 Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning 140 TROUBLESHOOTING 142 ERROR MESSAGES 145 Alarm 147 SPECIFICATIONS 148 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE 149 STITCH SETTING CHART 151 INDEX 159 ...

Page 140: ...tion may not operate Keep the machine clean for best results a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle b Raise the presser foot c Turn off the machine d Remove the needle and the presser foot holder see page 32 through 34 e Raise the presser foot f Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover g Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out ...

Page 141: ...ce of paper of adequate thickness and sturdiness slide the paper between the tension plate base and the tension spring and also slide the paper behind the notch of the spring to remove any dirt or dust a Tension plate base b Notch c Paper e g business card type d Tension spring e Bobbin case projection stopper c Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from inside the bobbin cas...

Page 142: ... c Turn the machine off then on again Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning If the screen does not respond correctly when a key is pressed the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation follow the procedure described below to make the proper adjustments a Turn off the machine hold your finger anywhere on the screen and then turn the machine on The BRIGHTNESS OF LCD screen app...

Page 143: ... case repeat the steps above d After making the necessary touch panel adjustment turn the machine off then on again Note Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen Do not use a mechanical pencil screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object Do not apply a strong force to the display otherwise damage to the display may result Note If you finish the touch panel adjustment and the screen sti...

Page 144: ...t your authorized dealer There are scratches on the race bobbin case Replace the race bobbin case or consult your authorized dealer Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin correctly 26 There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn t rotate properly Replace the bobbin The thread is tangled Use scissors etc to cut the tangled thread and remove it from the race bobbin case etc...

Page 145: ...lamp screw 34 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle with a new one 33 The thread or needle is not suitable for the type of fabric being sewn Check the table of fabric thread and needle combinations and select the appropriate combination 35 The wrong presser foot was used Attach the correct presser foot 151 The upper thread tension is too strong Adjust the thread tension 43 The fabric is p...

Page 146: ...elected the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised This is due to the needle bar release mechanism At these times the machine will make a sound different from that made during normal sewing This is not the sign of a malfunction If the power is disconnected during sewing Turn the main power to OFF and unplug the machine If you restart the machine follow the instructions for operat...

Page 147: ...er thread is broken or not threaded correctly and the Start Stop button or the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed This message is displayed when a buttonhole stitch is selected and the Start Stop button or the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised This message is displayed when the Start Stop button Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button Threa...

Page 148: ... selected This message is displayed when the needle is in the down position and the needle threader is lowered This message is displayed when a stitch other than a buttonhole stitch is selected and the Start Stop button or the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered This message is displayed when the Start Stop button is pressed while the foot controlle...

Page 149: ... a middle needle position stitch while the single hole needle plate is installed This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on This message is displayed when the Start Stop button Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button or the Thread Cutter button is pressed while the presser foot is raised This message is displayed when the Start Stop button is pressed while the sewin...

Page 150: ...cm W 30 5 cm H 25 8 cm D approx 20 1 8 inches W 12 inches H 10 1 8 inches D Case dimensions 58 2 cm W 31 9 cm H 28 4 cm D approx 22 7 8 inches W 12 1 2 inches H 11 1 8 inches D Weight 11 3 kg 24 9 lb Sewing speed 70 to 1000 stitches per minute Needle Home sewing machine needles HA 130 ...

Page 151: ...onnect the USB cable appears d When the screen shown in step a appears again press The message Saving the upgrade file Do not turn main power to OFF appears The download takes about 3 minutes e When the following screen appears the first upgrade file is downloaded f Copy the second upgrade file to Removable Disk g When the screen shown in step a appears again press The message Saving the upgrade f...

Page 152: ... is completed i Disconnect the USB cable and turn the machine off then on again Note If an error occurred an error message appears At this time turn the machine off and then start the procedure again from step a Press LOAD after saving the upgrade file in the machine Upgrade complete ...

Page 153: ...K J Triple stretch stitch General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Stem stitch Reinforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Decorative stitch Decorative stitching top stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Basting stitch Basting 0 0 0 0...

Page 154: ... decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Single diamond overcast Reinforcement and seaming stretch fabric 6 0 15 64 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 0 1 8 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Single diamond overcast Reinforcement of stretch fabric 6 0 15 64 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 ...

Page 155: ...3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 1 16 OK J Satin scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse edge of handkerchief 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 OK J Scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse edge of handkerchief 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Patchwork join stitch P...

Page 156: ... 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Hemstitching zigzag Decorative hems top stitching 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 0 1 8 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems lace attaching pin stitch 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems 3 0 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 5 1 8 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems daisy stitch 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4...

Page 157: ...ve hems smocking 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Narrow rounded buttonhole Buttonhole on light to medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Wide round ended buttonhole Buttonholes with extra space for larger buttons 5 5 7 32 3 5 5 5 1 8 7 32 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Tapered round ended buttonhole Reinforced waist tapered buttonholes ...

Page 158: ... making eyelets holes on belts etc 7 0 1 4 7 0 6 0 5 0 1 4 15 64 3 16 7 0 1 4 7 0 6 0 5 0 1 4 15 64 3 16 NO Diagonally left up Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Reverse Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Diagonally right up Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corn...

Page 159: ...ué zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Right Start from right needle position zigzag sew at left 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Left Start from left needle position zigzag sew at right 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 NO 2 step elastic z...

Page 160: ...0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Smocking stitch Smocking decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Rick rack stitch Decorative top stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué 6 0 15 64 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0...

Page 161: ... 63 D daisy stitch 85 darning 91 darts 59 drawn work 85 86 drop feed key 19 E echo quilting 77 editing character decorative stitches 108 MY CUSTOM STITCH 128 elastic zigzag stitches 64 elongation key 109 error messages 145 eyelets 95 F fabrics fabric thread needle combinations 35 sewing heavyweight fabric 41 sewing lightweight fabric 41 sewing stretch fabrics 90 fagoting 83 feed dogs 10 75 flat fe...

Page 162: ...oping 81 screen adjusting 140 locking 47 seam guide 57 securing stitching 40 set key 129 settings automatic reverse reinforcement stitching 43 automatic thread cutting 44 LCD density 20 140 stitch length 42 thread tension 43 zigzag width 42 sewing speed controller 9 11 38 sewing type selection key 52 shell tuck stitching 81 side cutter 67 single repeat sewing key 110 single triple stitching key 12...

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