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Altering the stitch length & width

 

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Altering the stitch length

When you select a stitch, the machine will 

automatically set the recommended stitch 

length values which will be shown on the LED 

screen.
1.  Press the stitch adjustment button to 

change to the stitch length mode.

2.  For a shorter stitch length, press the "–" 

button. For a longer stitch length, press 

the "+" button. 

The stitch length can be adjusted between 

"0.0-4.5". Certain stitches may have a limited 

stitch length.
When the number is set back at its default 

value, the screen will blink.

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Altering the stitch width

When you select a stitch, the machine will 

automatically set the recommended stitch 

width values which will be shown on the LED 

screen.
1.  Press the stitch adjustment button to 

change to the stitch width mode.

2.  For a narrower stitch, press the "–" button. 

For a wider stitch, press the "+" button. 

The stitch width can be adjusted between 

"0.0-7.0". Certain stitches may have a limited 

stitch width.
When the number is set back at its default 

value, the screen will blink.

Summary of Contents for Sparrow X

Page 1: ...Start your embroidery design SEWING EMBROIDERY COMBO Instruction Manual Complete instruction manual can be found on DVD APP...

Page 2: ...d 11 Replacing the needle 14 Matching needle fabric thread 15 Changing the presser foot 16 Remove the presser foot 16 Attach the presser foot 16 Remove and insert the presser foot holder 16 Insert the...

Page 3: ...abilizer to the fabric 33 Hopping the fabric 34 Use the quick release device 35 Using embroidery sheet 36 Embroidery Process 38 Step 1 Preparation for embroidery 38 Step 2 Starting the connection 40 E...

Page 4: ...t button 17 Value setting buttons 18 Status indicator 19 Quick reference plate 20 Buttonhole lever 21 Needle threader 22 Needle plate 23 Needle clamp screw 24 Presser foot 25 Bobbin cover 26 Horizonta...

Page 5: ...holder Small 13 Spool pin felt 14 Second spool pin 15 Pack of needles 16 L screwdriver 17 Screwdriver 18 Seam ripper brush 19 Thread net 20 Embroidery set 120 180mm 21 Embroidery set 50 70mm 22 DVD 23...

Page 6: ...e is wider than the other to reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does no...

Page 7: ...connects to the base station screen shows Eb Please refer to Starting the connection chapter for more information 43 Machine is in point to point PP mode The WIFI light keeps flashing until the setup...

Page 8: ...rmation 8 10 The presser foot is not raised Please raise the presser foot and then press the auto lock button to resume Please refer to Starting the connection chapter for more information 41 Embroide...

Page 9: ...will stop Green light will flash 3 times then back resume to constantly bright status Constantly bright Machine is ready to sew press the start stop button to start sewing immediately Constantly brig...

Page 10: ...thread in between the upper thread guide 3 Wind the thread counter clockwise around the tension discs 4 Place the thread end through one of the inner holes as illustrated and place the empty bobbin o...

Page 11: ...rotates slowly Release the foot control or press the start stop button to stop the machine then push the bobbin winder spindle to the left 9 Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin Note When the bob...

Page 12: ...shing the release button to the right 1 Release button Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counter clockwise direction arrow 1 Pull the thread through the slit A With a f...

Page 13: ...ool holder onto the spool pin For better sewing quality choose a proper size of the spool holder for the thread and attach it next to to the thread 1 Large spool holder 2 Small spool holder ON OFF Ple...

Page 14: ...inue to guide the thread into the silver discs to keep the thread in proper tension 7 Pass the thread under the take up spring then pull it upwards as arrow marks illustrated 8 Pull the thread to the...

Page 15: ...e the thread in front of the needle and make sure it is under the hook pin 1 Thread guide 2 Hook pin 13 To cut the excess thread take thread end and gently slip it over the thread cutter located on th...

Page 16: ...Needle clamp screw Needles must be in perfect condition When inserting a new needle keep the flat side of the shaft to the back Push the needle into the clamp until it touches the pin and stops Then s...

Page 17: ...upholstery material light to medium 18 110 Heavyweight fabrics Heavy woolens overcoat fabrics upholstery fabrics some leathers and vinyls Heavy duty thread carpet thread Note 1 In general fine threads...

Page 18: ...e pin The presser foot will attach to the presser foot holder automatically 1 Cut out 2 Pin v v Remove and insert the presser foot holder Raise the presser foot lifter Align the presser foot holder wi...

Page 19: ...he needle plate 1 Screws Change the straight stitch plate and tighten the screws The straight stitch plate is recommended for embroidery mode for better embroidery quality It can be also used for stra...

Page 20: ...left of the face plate The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre set and requires no particular adjustment for general sewing Basic presser foot pressure setting 0 For sewing with very thi...

Page 21: ...ight stitch sewing To increase the tension press the button Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing To reduce the tension press the button 4 3 1 2 Proper tension setting is important fo...

Page 22: ...Press the start stop button again to stop machine The machine rotates slowly at the beginning of the sewing The sewing speed can be controlled by the speed adjustment slider This way you may operate t...

Page 23: ...ton is pressed the machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end of the current pattern Then it will stop automatically The function will be cancelled if you press the button once again or select ano...

Page 24: ...s pattern number When the button is pressed and held down the numbers will change continuously for quick selection 2 2 1 7 Stitch adjustment button Press the stitch adjustment button to change to the...

Page 25: ...0 4 5 Certain stitches may have a limited stitch length When the number is set back at its default value the screen will blink 1 2 2 1 2 2 v v Altering the stitch width When you select a stitch the m...

Page 26: ...e thread under the presser foot and then pull out about 10cm of thread toward the rear of the machine 1 10cm 5 Turn the handwheel toward you counter clockwise to lower the needle into the fabric at th...

Page 27: ...ne Note You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams by pressing the reverse button Please refer to Useful skills chapter for more information 8 Press the needle up down button to...

Page 28: ...Embroidery Preparation Embroidery quick guide Embroidery Preparation 5 7 4 8 6 2 1 3 5 7 4 8 6 OFF 5 75 11 Please refer to page Matching needle fabric thread and Replacing the needle for more informat...

Page 29: ...27 Embroidery Preparation 16 12 13 10 11 9 15 14 ON...

Page 30: ...se fiber with a brilliant sheen and suitable for fine delicate embroidery or items that will not receive excessive wear and tear Metallic threads Metallic thread is a light to medium weight thread sui...

Page 31: ...performance Carefully tear away excess stabilizer from the back of the project after completion Ensure the embroidery pattern will not be deformed Leaving the stabilizer under the larger embroidered a...

Page 32: ...ques can be exactly positioned Place cloth on stabilizer e g pocket flaps Do not place the napped materials i e velvet in the hoop It may have hoop marks on the material Fix the area to be embroidered...

Page 33: ...elicate materials such as jersey or silk etc For hard to hoop parts and materials Note Make sure that the adhesive residue on needle stitch plate and hook area are totally removed Water soluble stabil...

Page 34: ...mbroidery hoop holder 5 Embroidery unit detection device Note Do not touch the embroidery unit detection device The connector could be damaged and it may cause malfunctions Do not press or force on em...

Page 35: ...stabilizer to the fabric n n Attention Always use stabilizer material when embroidery The needle may break or bend without using stabilizer material for thin fabrics or stretch fabrics in embroidering...

Page 36: ...Make sure the fabric with right side upwards place the stabilizer underneath the fabric for better support and then place the fabric and stabilizer altogether on the outer hoop It can achieve better e...

Page 37: ...p downwards so that it sinks into the outer hoop a little and tighten the fastening screw 1 Fastening screw v v Use the quick release device If same type of fabric is used for embroidery open the quic...

Page 38: ...ng is on top right side 1 Embroidery sheet 2 Hoop size Line the mark on the fabric up with the base line on the embroidery sheet Also align the cross mark of the fabric to the center marks on the four...

Page 39: ...bric and inner hoop are completely fit into the outer hoop pull the fabric from the four sides marked with the arrows so that the fabric is stretched drum tight in the hoop and then press the inner ho...

Page 40: ...hen loosen the needle clamp screw to remove the needle 1 Needle clamp screw Remove the screws on the needle plate then remove the needle plate Change the straight stitch plate and tighten the screws 1...

Page 41: ...top of the Needle clamp screw then tighten the screw by using the screwdriver 1 Embroidery foot lever 2 Needle clamp screw 3 Screw Hold the sewing table horizontally then pull toward the left to remo...

Page 42: ...cloud download function cannot be used as well Turn on the power to start the point to point connection mode The embroidery unit will perform the reset action and the WiFi light will start flashing T...

Page 43: ...en press the auto lock button to re start the reset action process E3 Straight stitch plate is not installed Due to safety protection when the embroidery mode is enabled and the straight stitch plate...

Page 44: ...on your portable device smart phone or tablet Press the connection button and find the Station Mode Connection option Press on it and process the WiFi setting as instructed on screen Note If you wish...

Page 45: ...xecuted Note If the WiFi light keeps flashing and A group patterns light existing please check if the base station works properly and the SSID setting is correct If the WiFi light keeps flashing and B...

Page 46: ...for app importing includes zhs pes dst jef xxx hus exp pec pcs sew vip and vp3 v v Importing files on iOS After connecting to an iOS device through iTunes simply select the app and press add file to a...

Page 47: ...foot while the embroidery hoop is resetting The reset action must be performed every time when a different size embroidery hoop is re installed n n Attention Please check the fabric thickness in advan...

Page 48: ...page Threading the upper thread chapter for more information Long press start stop button to start embroidering Once all the color threads have been embroidered your exclusive embroidery design has c...

Page 49: ...you to change thread easily After the thread change is complete long press the start button and the embroidery hoop will automatically return to the paused position The machine will continue emboideri...

Page 50: ...asic thread tension setting 4 Press the stitch adjustment button is set on stitch length stitch width thread tension mode When the tension light is on the upper thread tension can be adjusted When the...

Page 51: ...ld the embroidery unit and press the release button then slide the embroidery unit to the left to move out it 1 Release button Note Please firstly remove the embroidery hoop before removing the embroi...

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