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!4Stitch width adjustment key (see page 28, 29, 34)

Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch width.

!5Stitch length adjustment key (see page 28, 29, 34)

Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch length.

!6Function touchpad (see page 12)

Direct pattern selection

You can select the stitch patterns from q to o directly in mode 1 (direct pattern selection mode).

Number keys

Enter the 2-digit pattern number to select the desired stitch pattern in mode 2, 3 and monogramming.

!7Clear key (see page 77)

When this key is pressed, the last memorized stitch or the stitch that is above the cursor will be deleted. Press and hold the “C” key to clear the entire pattern combination.

If this key is pressed after sewing a pattern combination, the sequence will be deleted.

!8Memory key (see page 29, 65, 67)

The memory key will memorize your pattern selection. Press the memory key after you selected the stitch pattern. (You can program up to 50 patterns in the memory.)

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents Name of Parts Name of partsStandard Accessories Detaching the table Attaching the tableFree-arm sewing can be used for Connecting the Power Supply To use start/stop buttonTo use foot control Speed control slider Foot controlOperating Instructions Start/stop button Reverse stitch buttonAuto-lock button Up/down needle position buttonScreen brightness adjustment dial Mode key seeMonogramming key see Stock/Call key see page 294Stitch width adjustment key see page 28, 29 5Stitch length adjustment key see page 28, 296Function touchpad see 7Clear key seeMode selection Mode 1 Screen indicationMode 2 Monogramming modeMode Pattern selection and screen indication Mode 2, 3 and MonogrammingPattern Selection Example stitch patternResumption setting Sound settingLanguage setting Window duration time settingTo drop or raise the feed dog Pressure dialPresser foot lifter Changing the presser foot To remove and attach the foot holderKnee Lifter To removeChanging the needle Thread and Needle Chart Needle SizeSetting the spool of thread Bobbin WindingRemoving the bobbin Additional spool pin y Spool Inserting the bobbin Threading the machine Built-in needle threader Drawing up bobbin thread Manual thread tension adjustment Balancing thread tensionAuto-thread tension Balanced thread tensionMachine settings Straight stitchChanging sewing direction Securing a seamUsing the quilting guide Using the seam guides on the needle plateTurning a square corner Sewing on heavy fabricHelp button Adjusting the needle drop position Adjusting the stitch lengthRestoring the original settings Example To change the preset value for the stitch lengthBasting Attaching the darning foot PLock-a-Matic stitch Triple stretch stitchStretch stitch Locking stitch Saddle stitchNew sculpture stitch Decorative stitch French knotProgramming French knots Example Combination of patterns 54 Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthZigzag stitch Types of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitchMultiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch Overcasting stitchKnit stitch Double overedge stitchOverlock stitch Button sewing Attaching the button sewing foot TTo sew Variations of Buttonholes Square Buttonhole Round-end ButtonholeFine Fabric Buttonhole Keyhole ButtonholeSquare buttonhole Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go Start the machine to sew the buttonhole Double layer buttonhole Corded buttonholeAdjusting buttonhole width Adjusting stitch densityAdjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #18 Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #20Round-end buttonholes #18 Keyhole buttonholes #20Knit buttonhole #24 Faux chain buttonhole #25Welted buttonhole Page ⁄2t Eyelet Zipper sewing Fabric preparationFold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right Page Darning To adjust the evenness of darning To sew a shorter darningTo sew the same size darning To sew the darning at a different sizeTacking To sew a shorter tackTo sew the same size tack To sew a tack at a different sizeHow to fold the fabric Blind hemChanging needle drop position EPintucking QuiltingShell tuck AppliqueSmocking FagotingScallop a Scallop BPatchwork Satin stitchRolled hem CordingStrand cording Cross stitch Twin needle sewing Pattern combination Example Programming patterns 33, 35 Combinations for a mirror image Pattern Elongation Extender stitches Free-motion quilting Editing program Combining satin and decorative stitches Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only Programming a monogram Programming a monogram Reducing the size of a monogram Viewing a long text Editing the programmed patterns Deleting a letter characterExample To delete C from Abcd Inserting a letter character Duplicating a patternExample To insert a space between B and C in Abcd To duplicate the stitch patternTo store and call stitch pattern combinations Overwriting a stored combinationTo stock memory Recalling a stored combination Deleting a stored combinationCorrecting distorted stitch patterns Stretch stitch patternLetters and numbers ExampleCleaning the hook race and feed dog Inserting the bobbin holderReplacing the light bulb Replacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing armTo replace Message Problem/Cause Try this Audible Signals Beep sounds duringPip Normal operation Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference