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oLower the needle threader lever on the left side of the machine as much as possible to make the hook turn.

a

aNeedle threader lever

a

b

aNeedle

bHook

Note

zIf the needle threader lever is not lowered as much as possible, the hook will not turn fully as shown below and the thread will not pass through the eye of the needle.

In such a case, start from m again.

zIf the needle is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure

to press (Needle position button) to raise the needle before using the needle threader. For details, refer to step c of "Threading the upper thread" (page 38).

pRaise the needle threader lever slowly. a

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aNeedle threader lever

qRaise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull the loop of the thread through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread.

CAUTION

●Do not touch a button. Do not touch the start/stop button or needle position button. If one of the buttons is accidentally pressed, the machine will move and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break.

●When pulling out the thread, do not pull it with extreme force, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

rPass the end of the thread through the embroidery foot hole.

XThe upper threading is finished.

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Contents Product Code Page Introduction Important Safety InstructionsFor repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Embroidering Using the Memory FunctionCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingUSB port Machine FeaturesIncluded accessories AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and embroidery foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsLCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panelPage Getting Ready Basic Steps for Embroidering Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning off the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply Turning on the machineAMake sure that the machine is turned off Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unitConfirmation message is displayed CTurn on the machineCarriage moves to its initial position CTurn off the machine Removing the embroidery unitARemove the embroidery frame BPress , and then pressMoves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Pattern type selectionChanging the machine settings CPress the item to be set BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationDWhen settings are complete, press Back key ATurn on the machineCPress the item to be displayed Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to BPresspanel. Help key on the operationPreparing Items for Embroidering Preparing the Needle Needle precautionsChecking the needle DLower the presser foot lever Replacing the needleThis model Other model Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinUse the embroidery bobbin thread for embroidering Start/stop button lights up in orangeMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Start/stop button immediately to stop the bobbin winding LPress Start/stop button onceBobbin winding will stop When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat This model Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread Actual sizeCutter cuts the thread Bobbin cover opensBe careful not to drop the bobbin Be sure to insert the bobbin correctlyReattach the bobbin cover About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingInformation about the spools of thread is described below ATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot lever Threading the upper threadEmbroidery foot is raised Hand as shown below Thread take-up lever Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m againGetting Ready Attaching a stabilizer Preparing the FabricMaterial to the fabric Embroidery frame large option Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame medium Embroidery frame small optionMedium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheetFor details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAttaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameAbobbin and set it into the bobbin case ARaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frameEmbroidery Copyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types † Setting the display while embroidering Setting for embroideringLCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters Example Selecting an embroidery pattern Selecting alphanumeric charactersSpecify the characters for embroidery APress Selecting an embroidery patternSelect the pattern Select the stitch Using an embroidery cardSelecting a frame pattern Select the frame shapeESelect a pattern CTurn on the machine DPress On the screenOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern BSet the embroidery thread, and thread the needle EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown cNeedle is raised and the threads are cut EPress Start/stop buttonHPress Start/stop button again Press Thread cutter button onceASelect an appliqué pattern AppliquéingKRemove the upper thread MCut the excess threadPosition for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the sizeRotation key Size keyChange position keys Layout keyAdjusting the upper thread tension Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric Adjusting the bobbin thread tensionBobbin thread is too tight Bobbin thread is too looseStitching starting point is set to lower left of the design Connecting character patternsEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to APressmachine. Start/stop button to stop ResewingForward one stitch increases the stitch number Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering ASet the upper thread or bobbin thread PressKRestart the embroidery Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machineETurn off the machine FTurnpattern.on the machine, and then selectTajima .dst Embroidery Data Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save DataCPress Switch screens using Previous page keySaving patterns Selected pattern is shown in reverse highlightingRetrieving embroidery patterns from the computer FPress Switch screens usingGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering ESelect the pattern you wish to retrieveAppendix FRemove the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceDo not apply oil to the bobbin case DHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery footSet the embroidery foot perpendicular Embroidery foot is scratched, or TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Burr on it Service center Area around the holeThread is tangled Remove the tangled thread. IfBobbin-winding thread guide Correctly On itNeedle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Skipped Correctly install the needle Thread tension is incorrectThread tension is incorrect Bobbin threadNo pattern selected Select a pattern Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press Error messagesPressing Retrieve key Error Message Probable CauseAn Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with your When the embroidery unit is attachedEmbroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not Refer toOperation beep Adjusting the LCDFollowing screen appears When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedThen start the procedure again from step Upgrading Your Machines SoftwareAir vent Index10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001