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SECTION 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE

Installing the Machine

Place the machine on a flat and stable surface such
as a sturdy table that could withstand the machine’s
weight and vibration.

Place the machine on the flat and level surface.
Make sure that all the feet firmly contact the surface.

Provide a sufficient space around the machine to allow
the hoop to move freely.

20 cm (7–7/8”)

30 cm (11–7/8”)

Summary of Contents for MB-4S

Page 1: ...1 Instruction Book MB 4S ...

Page 2: ...grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 14 Switch this sewing machine off O when making...

Page 3: ...ramming 44 Multi color monogramming 45 Editing 46 Editing Functions 47 Selecting the hoop 47 Moving the pattern 48 Resizing the pattern 48 Rotating the pattern 48 Deleting the pattern 49 Saving the file 49 Duplicating the pattern 50 Flipping the pattern 50 Monogramming in an arc 51 Customizing the color setting 52 Combining the Patterns and Lettering 53 Grouping the patterns 56 Color grouping 56 Z...

Page 4: ...ch as a sturdy table that could withstand the machine s weight and vibration Place the machine on the flat and level surface Make sure that all the feet firmly contact the surface Provide a sufficient space around the machine to allow the hoop to move freely q 20 cm 7 7 8 w 20 cm 7 7 8 e 30 cm 11 7 8 q w e q ...

Page 5: ...n a surface q Adjusting screw Place the machine on a flat and level surface Turn the adjustable foot so the four feet firmly contact the surface w Adjustable foot e Foot Turn the adjusting screw clockwise in the direction B until it contacts the surface NOTE Make sure that the machine sits on the surface without shaking q w e e e A B ...

Page 6: ...use or store the machine near a heat radiator or in a place with dust or high humidity Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight or open air When transporting the machine be sure it is lifted by two persons Hold the machine by the two legs and the hand grip on the bottom of the backside of the machine Remove the hoop supporter when transporting the machine to avoid damage by hitting the support...

Page 7: ... Start Stop button o Auto thread cutter button 0 Sub control panel 1 Spool pins 2 Spool stand q w e r t y u i o 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 Machine socket 4 Power switch 5 Bobbin winder button 6 Bobbin winder stopper 7 Bobbin winder spindle 8 Bobbin thread cutter 9 Bobbin winder thread guide 0 RCS connector socket 1 USB port 2 Handwheel 0 1 ...

Page 8: ... button r Trace button t Jog buttons y Carriage return button u Stitch back button i Stitch forward button o Bobbin winder button 0 Bobbin winder indicator 1 USB port 2 LCD touch panel CAUTION Do not press the LCD touch panel with hard or sharp pointed objects like pencils screwdrivers or the like Press the LCD touch panel and buttons gently Rough or forceful pressing may damage the unit q w e r t...

Page 9: ...issors e Bobbins r Lint brush t Seam ripper y Handy needle threader u Spool caps i Spool net o Screwdriver 0 Screwdriver small 1 Oiler 2 Offset screwdriver 3 Tweezers 4 Screwdriver large 5 Accessory box q w e r t y u i o 0 1 2 4 5 Optional RCS unit 3 ...

Page 10: ... CD ROM e Power supply cable r USB cable t Hoop M1 MB Hoop 240 X 200 y Hoop M2 MB Hoop 126 X 110 u Hoop M3 MB Hoop 50 X 50 i Hoop supporter o Felt ring large 0 Felt ring small 1 Spool rest 2 Thread guide bar 3 Spool pin 4 Thread guide pole 5 Spool stand 6 Setscrew C 7 Setscrew A 8 Setscrew B 7 8 ...

Page 11: ... the bottom Insert the spool pins into the spool stand q Thread guide poles w Setscrews A e Spool stand r Spool pin x Attach the thread guide bar to the thread guide poles with the setscrews B t Thread guide bar y Setscrews B c Attach the assembled spool stand to the machine with the 3 setscrews C u Setscrews C q w e r t y u q u z x c ...

Page 12: ...nding Setting the thread cone Attach the spool rests on the spool pins Place the thread cones on the spool pins Cover the thread cone with the spool net if the thread is shaky or kinky when sewing If the net is too long for a spool fold the net and place it on the spool y Spool rest u Spool net Setting the spool of thread Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming out from t...

Page 13: ... an embroidery pattern see pages 26 38 to move the carriage to the center Hold the hoop supporter with both hands and place it under the carriage plate by inserting the necks of both thumbscrews into the slots in the carriage plate e Slot in the carriage plate c Tighten the thumbscrews with the screwdriver to secure the hoop supporter q w e w z x c w ...

Page 14: ...for easier viewing Tighten the screw knob B to secure the RCS unit y Screw knob B v Insert the connector into the connector socket on the back of the machine Fold the cable and put it under the spool stand u Connector i Connector socket NOTE You can connect the RCS unit when the machine is turned on However do not connect the RCS unit while the machine is running or the LCD screen of the sub contr...

Page 15: ...ded v Turn the power switch on Grounding Instructions This machine is equipped with a grounding cable and plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded If a properly grounded outlet is not available contact a qualified electrician to install the properly grounded outlet Refer to page II for more instructions CAUTION Turn the power switch off befor...

Page 16: ...Type B USB connector Transfer the embroidery pattern data files between the machine and PC by using optional Digitizer MB for multi needle After the data transfer is finished the LCD screen will show the Ready to Sew mode display or return to the previous screen depending on the setting you have made on Digitizer MB for multi needle CAUTION Do not turn the power switch off or disconnect the USB ca...

Page 17: ... securing a small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the hoop It is also used for velvet and other napped fabric that would be permanently marked by the hoop Usage The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side of fabric More than one layer may be required Felt or stable fabrics do not need to be stabilized and you may embroider directly on them For firm fabrics you may place a thin pap...

Page 18: ...inside Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle r Hole in the bobbin t Bobbin winder spindle b Push the bobbin winder stopper up against the bobbin y Bobbin winder stopper n Press the bobbin winding button while holding the thread end u Bobbin winder button m Press the bobbin winder button to stop the machine when the bobbin has wound a few layers Cut the thread close to the bobbin and press th...

Page 19: ...ail as illustrated q Bobbin w Bobbin case x Draw the thread to slip it into the slit of the bobbin case e Slit c Pull the thread to slide it under the tension blade until the thread comes out from the notch r Tension blade t Notch v Draw the thread to the right behind the thread guide and slip the thread into the back slit y Back slit b Pull the thread to draw it through the front hole u Front hol...

Page 20: ...e bobbin case with the latch and insert the bobbin case into the hook aligning the bulge with the concave Push the bobbin case as far as it will go and release the latch q Latch w Bulge e Concave Close the hook cover r Hook cover w e r q ...

Page 21: ... to the right pre tension control Pass the thread through the guide hole from behind While holding the thread with both hands slip the thread under the tension disk of the pre tension control Hook the thread around the guide pin from right to left Make sure to insert the thread under the tension disk by tugging the thread e Guide hole r Pre tension control t Guide pin NOTE Refer to the illustratio...

Page 22: ...m the right in the guide plate t Third hole from the right 0 Continue to draw the thread down to the lower guide plate and pass the thread through the right hole y Right hole in the lower guide plate 1 Hold the thread with both hand and slip the thread behind in the right needle bar thread guide u Needle bar thread guide 2 Thread the needle with the handy needle threader refer to the next page 3 P...

Page 23: ...le while pushing it gently until the threader pin goes into the needle eye Place the V notch over the needle just above the needle eye e V notch c Push the threader until the threader pin comes out through the needle eye with a loop of thread r Threader pin v Remove the threader from the needle slowly leaving the thread loop behind the needle eye Using the tweezers pull the loop of the thread out ...

Page 24: ...he centerlines on the fabric and template r Inner hoop t Template y Arrow mark c Loosen the hoop tightening screw on the outer hoop u Outer hoop i Hoop tightening screw v Hold the inner hoop and fabric together and push them into the outer hoop Make sure to keep the centerlines aligned Do not push the setting plates push the 4 corners of the inner hoop o Setting plate b Tighten the hoop tightening...

Page 25: ...ul not to pinch the fabric edge under the hoop supporter Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops The hoop supporter provides 2 alternate positions to adapt optional hoops available on the market such as Tajima s hoop Remove setscrews on both left and right hoop supporter arms and remove them q Setscrew Attach both hoop supporter arms to the hoop supporter bar in the position B or C dependi...

Page 26: ...e In other modes these button are used for selecting the items r ENTER button Press this button to confirm your selection or register the settings t LCD brightness adjusting dial Turn this dial with your fingertip to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen q w e r t q w e r t SECTION 2 BASIC OPERATION Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel Machine operating buttons q Start Stop button Press th...

Page 27: ... x The LCD screen will show W 01 Press the MODE button to start a new project or press the ENTER button if you wish to continue the last job before you turned the power off e MODE button c The LCD screen will show the Ready to Sew mode display In the Ready to Sew mode the LCD screen shows the following information r Hoop type M1 MB Hoop 240 x 200 M2 MB Hoop 126 x 110 M3 MB Hoop 50 x 50 t Stitch co...

Page 28: ...rt sewing Press the MODE button to select the color section setting and press the ENTER button Press the upward or downward arrow buttons to select the desired section Press the ENTER button to register the new setting Needle bar number setting You can select the needle bar to where you would like to begin sewing Press the MODE button to select the needle bar number setting and press the ENTER but...

Page 29: ...w buttons c To check the needle drop position lower the needle bar with the small screwdriver so you can see the needle point closer to the fabric Push down the needle bar using the screwdriver while pressing it against the needle clamp as illustrated The needle bar can be lowered by turning the handwheel clockwise CAUTION Make sure to bring the needle bar and presser foot to the up position by pr...

Page 30: ...TOP button again The machine will sew up to the fourth color and stop automatically Re thread each needle with the next color and press the START STOP button to continue sewing If the thread breaks or runs out while stitching the machine will automatically stop and the hoop will go back to the position where the thread broke or ran out However you can fine tune the restarting position by moving th...

Page 31: ...ins Slide the hoop toward you and remove it from the machine q Setting plate w Positioning pin x Loosen the hoop tightening screw e Hoop tightening screw c Remove the inner hoop and the fabric r Inner hoop NOTE Before you turn the machine off make sure to bring the needle bar to up position by pressing the Auto thread cutter button q w e r q z x c ...

Page 32: ...thread shows on the right side of the fabric Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a lower number e Bobbin thread Tension is too loose If the needle thread tension is too loose the needle thread forms loops and the stitches look shaggy Tighten the tension by turning the tension dial to a higher number q q w e Adjusting the bobbin thread tension To tighten the bobbin thread tension turn...

Page 33: ...TION Do not use the bent or blunt needle The bent needle can cause it to break Replacing the needle Loosen the needle clamp screw with the small screwdriver included in the standard accessory Pull the needle out from the needle clamp w Small screwdriver e Needle clamp screw Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the long groove facing you Push the needle up as far as it will go and tighten...

Page 34: ...n without stitching r Jog buttons Press these buttons to move the hoop for precise positioning t Carriage centering button Press this button to move the carriage to the center position y Stitch back button Press this button to move the hoop backward Press and hold the button to move the hoop faster u Stitch forward button Press this button to move the hoop forward Press and hold the button to move...

Page 35: ...rious location e SET key Press this key to enter the My setting mode r Help key Press this key to open the help movie menu t Page keys Press the previous page key to show the previous display Press the next page key to show the next display y Arrow keys Press these keys to select the next item in the direction of arrow u Exit key Press this key to close the current window and return to the previou...

Page 36: ...art the help movie Press the circle key next to the stop icon to stop playing You can search the movie in forward or reverse direction by pressing the circle key next to the fast forward or rewind icon r Circle key playback t Circle key stop y Circle key fast forward u Circle key rewind Press the circle key next to the return icon to go back to the help menu or press the exit X key to exit the hel...

Page 37: ...tion Button M1 00001 01 13 1 Disconnecting the RCS Unit You can use the RCS unit to control two or more machines After setting up the first machine press the MENU key and press the circle key next to the RCS icon q MENU key w Circle key RCS The confirmation dialog box will open Press the OK key and the LCD touch panel turns off e OK key Disconnect the RCS connector from the machine r RCS connector...

Page 38: ...last pattern or not Press the OK key if you wish to continue sewing the last pattern used before you turned the power off Or press the exit X key to start a new job w Exit key X When you press the exit X key the LCD touch panel will show the pattern selection window of the built in designs To select the monogramming or editing mode press the circle key next to the monogram or editing icon e Circle...

Page 39: ...s categorized by hoop size To view the designs on the next page press the next page key q Next page key Press the previous page key to go back to the previous page w Previous page key A The designs on pages 1 7 to 2 7 are those for the hoop M2 MB Hoop 126 x 110 B The designs on pages 3 7 to 6 7 are those for the hoop M1 MB Hoop 240 x 200 C The designs on page 7 7 are those for the hoop M3 MB Hoop ...

Page 40: ...on keys circle keys Color list option Press the circle key next to the color list icon to switch display between 4 colors and 8 colors q Circle key color list option Press the circle key next to the color section icon to show the complete stitch image or the selected color section only w Circle key color section Color section layer setting You can select the color section from where you wish to st...

Page 41: ...ssing the circle key next to the next or previous color section icon q Circle keys next previous section x Press the circle key next to the manual color assignment icon and the function assignment to the circle keys will change w Circle key manual color assignment c Press the circle key next to the icon of the needle bar to which you wish to assign the previously sewn color e Circle key needle bar...

Page 42: ...e 3 pages of the monogramming window Press the page key to show the next or previous page q Page keys Page 1 Roman alphabets and spaces Page 2 Numerals punctuation marks and symbols Page 3 Dieresis and European accented letters q ...

Page 43: ... indicated with a red arrow Press the OK key to confirm your selection w Arrow keys e OK key Lettering orientation Press the circle key next to orientation icon to select horizontal or vertical orientation alternately r Circle key lettering orientation Letter size Press the circle key next to letter size icon LMS to select one of 3 sizes of lettering L 30 mm M 20 mm S 10 mm t Circle key letter siz...

Page 44: ...rcle key letter case Enter lower case u m and p Press the OK key to sew the monogram w OK key NOTE To save the monogram see below The Ready to sew window will open Saving the monogram You may save the monogram as a data file After entering the characters press the circle key next to the save file icon q Circle key save file The save file window will open Select the memory location to where you wis...

Page 45: ...ete Press the circle key next to the delete icon q Arrow keys w Cursor e Circle key delete To insert a character Press the arrow key to move the cursor under the character next to the place to where you wish to insert a character Enter the desired character The character will be inserted before the cursor q w e ...

Page 46: ... justify or right justify alternately q Circle key delete Horizontal orientation ABC ABC ABC Left justify ABC ABC ABC Center justify ABC ABC ABC Right justify Vertical orientation ABC ABC ABC Top justify ABC ABC ABC Center justify ABC ABC ABC Bottom justify ABC 59x22mm 4 min 1 1 Color 1 1012 ST 1 1 ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC q ...

Page 47: ...he automatic color assignment icon to assign temporary colors to the needle bars refer to page 38 Press the circle key next to the custom color icon e Circle key custom color v The color palette will open Select the desired color from the color palette by pressing the arrow key r Arrow keys The icon of the selected color will be indicated with a red frame and the code number and name of the color ...

Page 48: ...g icon q Circle key editing x The editing window will open c Press the MENU key and press the circle key next to the built in icon to import the built in patterns w MENU key e Circle key built in You can also import the monogramming and patterns from other sources such as USB etc v Select the desired pattern to import b The editing window will open and the imported pattern will appear in the editi...

Page 49: ...broidery pattern Using a wrong hoop may result it hitting the foot Optional Tajima hoops T1 Tajima hoop 34 mm dia 933100239A00 T2 Tajima hoop 54 mm dia 933100439A00 T3 Tajima hoop 84mm dia 933100639A00 T4 Tajima hoop 112 mm dia 933100839A00 T5 Tajima hoop 142 mm dia 933101039A00 T6 Tajima hoop 78 x 168 mm 933200239A00 Tajima part number Optional special hoops S1 Socks hoop 37 x 59 mm S2 Socks hoop...

Page 50: ...ted in the status box under the editing screen t Status box Edit Edit y q w e r t u Rotating the pattern Press the circle key next to the rotate icon and the function key assignment will change to rotation q Circle key rotate Press the circle key next to the rotate clockwise icon to rotate the pattern 1 degree clockwise w Circle key rotate CW 1 deg Press the circle key next to the rotate countercl...

Page 51: ...e key delete q Saving the file It is recommended to save the original pattern created in the editing mode for the future use The pattern will be saved as a data file in jef format Press the circle key next to the file save icon and the file save window will open Refer to pages 75 76 for detailed instructions q Circle key save To show the alternate function key assignment press the circle key next ...

Page 52: ...ttern will be superimposed with a copy Move the copy to show the original pattern q Flipping the pattern To flip the pattern horizontally press the circle key next to the flip horizontal icon q Circle key flip horizontal To flip the pattern horizontally press the circle key next to the flip horizontal icon w Circle key flip horizontal q w ...

Page 53: ...on to make a lower arc w Circle key lower arc c Press the circle key next to the upper arc icon to make a upper arc e Circle key upper arc v Press the circle key next to the outward arrow icon to enlarge the arc r Circle key enlarge b Press the circle key next to the inward arrow icon to shrink the arc t Circle key shrink n After adjusting the arc shape press the circle key next to the return icon...

Page 54: ...you wish to assign a name to the customized color press the circle key next to the Name icon The keyboard window will open Enter the desired name and press the OK key t Circle key name y OK key To delete a wrong entry press the circle key next to the delete icon The last character will be deleted u Circle key delete b Press the circle key next to the next section icon to select the second color se...

Page 55: ...attern 6 v The editing window will open and the stitch image of the selected pattern will appear b Move the pattern to the right bottom corner of the editing screen by using the arrow keys or by dragging it with your fingertip r Arrow keys n Make a duplicate of the pattern by pressing the circle key next to the copy icon Flip the duplicated pattern horizontally by pressing the circle key next to t...

Page 56: ...ake a duplicate and flip it horizontally Move the pattern to the right top corner of the editing screen Press the MENU key Press the circle key next to the monogram icon o Circle key monogram 0 The monogram window will open Enter SMILE in the upper case of Gothic font and press the OK key 1 The screen will return to the editing window The stitch image of SMILE will appear in the center of the fram...

Page 57: ...e arc larger 2 Circle key lower arc 3 Circle key outward arrow Press the OK key 4 OK key 4 The ready to sew window will open and the combined pattern image will appear NOTE If you attempt to change the hoop to a smaller size a warning message will appear In some cases the patterns may overlap each other since the size of the patterns will not be reduced but spacing of the patterns will be reduced ...

Page 58: ...u can move more than one pattern at one time by grouping the patterns Press the circle key next to the grouping icon q Circle key grouping The patterns in the editing window will be combined as a single group Move the grouped patterns to the desired position with the arrow keys or by dragging with your finger tip w Arrow keys To untie the patterns press the circle key next to the grouping icon aga...

Page 59: ...by pressing the jog buttons if necessary q Jog buttons x To check the needle drop position lower the needle bar with the small screwdriver so you can see the needle point closer to the fabric Push down the needle bar using the screwdriver as illustrated The needle bar can be lowered by turning the handwheel clockwise CAUTION Make sure to bring the needle bar and presser foot to the up position by ...

Page 60: ... automatically Re thread each needle with the next color and press the START STOP button to continue sewing Refer to page 29 for how to remove the hoop You can change the sewing speed while stitching Press the circle key next to the desired speed t Circle keys sewing speed If the thread breaks or runs out while stitching the machine will automatically stop and the hoop will go back to the position...

Page 61: ...hts will turn off and the LCD screen go dark if you have not used the machine for a while Pressing any button will turn on the sewing lights and screen The eco mode timer can be set from 1 to 30 minutes by pressing the right or left arrow button Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting 03 Machine ID number When connecting two or ...

Page 62: ...s the left arrow button to change the indication to NO Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting 06 Maximum sewing speed The maximum sewing speed can be set from 400 to 800 spm by 100 spm increments Press the right or left arrow button to alter the sewing speed Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward...

Page 63: ... 10 Setting the trim tail length Some times you need to adjust the tail length of the thread being trimmed depending on the thickness and type of the thread Press the right or left arrow button to adjust the trim length You can select one of the following options S Short M Medium L Long Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting 11...

Page 64: ...egister the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting 13 B Jump thread trimming threshold length If you do not have a digitizing software you can adjust jump thread trimming by length Press the right or left arrow button to set the minimum length of jump thread to cut The machine will automatically cut jump threads longer than the length selected The adjustable range i...

Page 65: ...rt locking stitches after the jump to avoid threads from raveling Press the right arrow button to indicate ON Press the left arrow button to disable this function Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting OFF 16 15 Resume mode ON OFF When resume mode is enabled the last stitch of the pattern sewn before turning the power off will ...

Page 66: ...t arrow button to turn ON or OFF this function Press the ENTER button to register the new setting If you wish to cancel the changes press the MODE button and LCD screen will return to the My setting mode display without registering the settings OFF 19 ON 19 mm 18 inch 18 18 mm inch option You can select millimeter or inch for measuring unit displayed on the screen Press the right or left arrow but...

Page 67: ...ed attribute press the upward or downward arrow key to move the arrow up or down r Pointer t Arrow keys z LCD brightness adjustment Press the circle key next to the or sign to adjust the screen brightness y Circle keys x Buzzer sound control Press the circle key next to the or sign to adjust loudness of the buzzer To mute the buzzer set the value to 0 NOTE The value shown in the illustration is th...

Page 68: ...box To inactivate the screen saver press the circle key next to OFF e Circle keys ON OFF r Check mark NOTE You can import the original screen saver via the USB memory by pressing the circle key next to the machine icon t Circle keys machine m Touch screen calibration If you feel the keys on the touch screen do not respond correctly adjust the key position in this mode Press the circle key next to ...

Page 69: ...ne Press the circle key next to Rename and the keyboard window will open Enter the identification number Only 1 to 3 can be entered To delete the number press the circle key next to the delete icon q Circle key Rename w Identification number e Circle key delete Press the circle key next to right arrow r Circle key right arrow Enter the machine name and press the OK key and the key board window wil...

Page 70: ...n message will appear Press the OK key to format the memory If you do not wish to format press the exit key q Arrow keys up down w Circle key Yes e OK key r Exit key X t Confirmation dialog box NOTE If you format all the data stored in the memory will be erased and cannot be restored You are recommended to save the data in other memory location before formatting 0 Resetting all to defaults All the...

Page 71: ...ect the desired speed q Circle keys 3 Hoop selection for monogramming Press the circle key next to or to select the default hoop for monogramming from the following M1 to M3 T1 to T6 S1 S2 H1 J1 to J8 Refer to page 47 q Circle keys 4 Thread trimming position If threads are not trimmed properly adjust the needle drop position where the threads being trimmed Press the circle key next to or to set a ...

Page 72: ...ress the circle key next to the upward or downward arrow to move the cursor red arrow to select the desired brand q Circle keys arrow 6 Screen color options You can change the color of the screen background and key icons Press the circle key next to Color Change to change the color of the screen background w Screen background selected e Circle key Color Change Press the downward arrow key to selec...

Page 73: ...f the first pattern uses Ivory white thread on needle bar No 1 and the second pattern uses Ivory white on needle bar No 3 reserve Ivory white for needle bar No 1 So you do not need to unthread needle bar No 1 Press the circle key next to Yes the color setting window will open w Circle key Yes Select needle bar No 1 by pressing the circle key next to the needle bar icon No 1 e Circle key needle bar...

Page 74: ...hread breakage sensor You can adjust the sensitivity of the thread brakage sensor by setting stitch count to judge thread breakage Press the circle key next to or to adjust the sensitivity q Circle keys The adjustable range is from 3 to 16 The higher the number the lower the sensitivity Reduce the sensitivity to avoid false thread breakage due to short stitches 2 Locking stitch ON OFF after color ...

Page 75: ...jump codes The machine will trim the jump thread automatically after the specified number of jump codes Press the circle key next to or to adjust the number of jumps q Circle keys The default setting is 3 and adjustable range is from 1 to 8 NOTE Turn off the setting 6 below when using this function 6 Jump thread trimming threshold length If you do not have a digitizing software you can adjust jump...

Page 76: ...f Jumps Jump Thread Trimming Minimum jump thread length to cut SET8 3 7 Hoop position adjustment ON OFF after starting embroidery The hoop position can be adjusted before sewing each layer section or even in the middle of embroidering NOTES The adjusted hoop position will apply to the subsequent layers sections Turn off this function when sewing ordinary embroidery designs Press the circle key nex...

Page 77: ... unit the icon of the device will be grayed out c The folder list window of the selected memory location will open Press the desired folder icon to open e Folder icon v The file list window of the selected folder will open If there is no file saved in the folder a blank list will be displayed The file name will be automatically assigned from M_001 To assign the desired name to the file press the c...

Page 78: ... file press the circle key next to Rename w Circle key rename x The keyboard window will open Enter the desired name and press the OK key Up to 8 characters can be entered e OK key NOTE To delete a wrong entry press the circle key next to the delete icon The last character will be deleted r Circle key delete c A new folder with the assigned name will be displayed in the folder list window NOTE You...

Page 79: ...ed to the RCS unit the icon of the device will be grayed out c The folder list window of the selected memory location will open Press the desired folder icon to open e Folder icon v The file list window of the selected folder will open If there is no file saved in the folder a blank list will be displayed Press the desired file icon to open r File icon b The screen will display to the Ready to Sew...

Page 80: ...ot wish to delete the folder press the Exit key X and the screen will return to the folder list window without deleting the folder e Exit key X c The selected folder will be deleted and screen will return to the folder list window Press the exit key to close the folder list window r Exit key X Deleting the file z To delete the unnecessary files open the folder that contains the files to delete q C...

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Page 82: ...ove the USB memory pull it straight away from the RCS unit q USB memory w USB port NOTE When turning the power on with the USB memory inserted it will take a few moments to start up the RCS unit Opening the embroidery pattern from the USB memory z Press the open file key q Open file key x Press the circle key next to the USB memory icon w Circle key USB memory c The folder list window will open Pr...

Page 83: ...nsert the USB connector into the USB port on the RCS unit The CD ROM drive does not need external power source since it is supplied from the RCS unit via the USB cable w USB port on the RCS unit Opening the embroidery pattern from the CD ROM z Press the open file key q Open file key x Press the circle key next to the CD ROM icon w Circle key CD ROM c The folder list window will open Press the Embf...

Page 84: ...he inside of the bobbin case with the lint brush Insert a corner of a piece of paper under the tension blade and scrape out lint Clean the outside of the bobbin case and the opening with lint brush q Piece of paper w Tension blade e Opening q w q w e Cleaning the Tension Leaves and Disks Clean lint and wax in the tension area with a piece of paper Insert a piece of paper under the tension leaf or ...

Page 85: ...int brush t Auto thread cutter mechanism c Replace the needle plate and attach it with the 2 setscrews Tighten the setscrew slightly v Lower the needle bar by pushing it down with the small screwdriver y Small screwdriver b Turn the handwheel in the direction of A to lower the needle into the hole in the needle plate n Adjust the position of the needle plate so that needle enters into the center o...

Page 86: ...pply a few drops of oil to the needle bar through the holes in the front cover q Holes in the front cover w Oiler Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case Clean the inside of the hook with the lint brush e Hook race q w e NOTE Use only good quality sewing machine oil Do not apply too much oil otherwise threads and fabric may be stained with excess oil Wipe off any excess oil with a waste clo...

Page 87: ... so the crank rod is accessible w Hairline c Apply a few drops of oil to the crank rod Apply a few drops of oil to the main shaft through the 2 holes e Crank rod r Holes v Apply a few drops of oil to the Y carriage bushings through the slit of the base cover t Slit y Y carriage bushing q w e r t t y y NOTE Use only good quality sewing machine oil Apply oil only to the points indicated Do not apply...

Page 88: ...e machine After 15 seconds the LCD screen will show the Ready to Sew mode display Remove jamming threads or other cause of overloading Press the MODE key to return to the Ready to Sew mode and re thread the needle Press the MODE button to return to the Ready to Sew mode then set the needle bar number Turn the power switch off and turn it on again Pull the tension release lever to close the tension...

Page 89: ...dense 6 The needle thread is not threaded properly 1 The needle is not inserted properly 2 The needle is bent or blunt 3 The needle thread is not threaded properly 4 The fabric is not stretched tight enough in the hoop 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The fabric is not stretched tight enough in the hoop 3 A stabilizer is not used 4 The fabric is caught or trapped while stitching 5 The th...

Page 90: ...not connected properly 2 The existing machine ID number is used 1 The thread detector sensitivity is too sensitive Reference See pages 30 See page 22 See page 15 See pages 24 66 See page 67 Turn the power off and turn it on again See page 80 See page 68 See page 14 See pages 59 67 See pages 61 72 Troubleshooting NOTE It is not abnormal that a slight humming sound is comming from the internal motor...

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