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2 IMPORTANT:READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING Intel License Agreement For Open Source Computer Vision LibrarySD is a registered trademark or a trademark of SD-3C,LLC Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine 3 DANGERWARNING4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5Always keep your work area clear: •Do not store objects on the foot controller •Never drop or insert foreign objects in any opening 6Special care is required when sewing: •Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles 7This machine is not a toy: Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children •Do not use outdoors 8For a longer service life: 9For repair or adjustment: •If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized dealer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with this machine Use only the mouse designed specifically for this machine 7 Chapter 1 Getting ReadyChapter 1 Sewing Basics Chapter 2 Utility Stitches Chapter 3 Character/Decorative Chapter 4 MY CUSTOM STITCH StitchesPage S-102 Page S-76 This section provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine Chapter 2 Embroidery EditPage E-56 Page E-2 This section provides important information for operating this machine Chapter 1 How to Create Bobbin Chapter 2 Maintenance and Work TroubleshootingPage A-2 Page A-18 8 CONTENTSTRADEMARKS WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR Chapter1 Getting Ready TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE Chapter1 Sewing Basics Chapter2 Utility Stitches 9 Chapter3 Character/Decorative StitchesChapter4 MY CUSTOM STITCH Chapter1 Embroidery ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Chapter2 Embroidery Edit 10 Chapter1 How to Create Bobbin WorkChapter2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S 11 Front ViewMachineNAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 12 Needle and Presser Foot SectionEmbroidery Unit 13 CAUTIONAfter the embroidery frame is set in the frame holder, be sure the Operation Buttons 19 Basicoperations71 Sewing72 Sewing Basics73 Sewing S-3iPress the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the upper and lower threads 74 ■Using the Foot Controller75 Sewing S-576 bPress to set the automatic reinforcement stitching functionappears as when the stitch is selected) dPress the “Reverse Stitch” button or “Reinforcement Stitch” button •To turn off the automatic reinforcement stitching function, press again, so it appears as 77 Sewing S-778 ■If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot■If the Fabric does not FeedaRaise the presser foot cRelease the black button Sewing Hook-and-LoopFastenerDo not use adhesive backed If the 79 Sewing S-980 Setting the Stitch WidthFollow the steps below when you want to change the zigzag stitch pattern width Press to narrow the zigzag stitch pattern width Press to widen the zigzag stitch pattern width Setting the Stitch LengthFollow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length 81 Sewing S-1182 Setting the Thread Tension■Proper Thread Tension ■Upper Thread is Too Tight 83 Sewing S-13USEFUL FUNCTIONS 84 Automatic Thread CuttingbPress to set the automatic thread cutting function cSetsewing.the fabric in the start position and start •To turn off the automatic thread cutting function, press again, so it appears 85 Sewing S-1586 aSelect a stitchbPress to select the pivot setting 87 Sewing S-1788 Needle Position – StitchPlacementaPress to display “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” in the settings screen bSet “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” to “ON” or “OFF” cPress to return to the original screen Locking the ScreenbIf necessary, adjust any settings such as the stitch width and stitch length cPress to lock the screen settings dSew your project eWhen you are finished sewing, press again to unlock the screen settings •If the screen is locked ( ), unlock the screen by pressing . While the screen is locked, no other key can be operated •The settings are unlocked when the machine is turned off and on 89 Sewing S-19 90 Utility Stitches91 Sewing S-2192 ■Using the Image KeybPress to change the thread color of the stitch on the screen Saving Your Stitch Settings ■Saving SettingsaSelect a stitch. (Example: ) bSpecify your preferred settings 93 Sewing S-2394 Straight StitchesSee page S-67for the detailed information of stitches bAttach presser foot “J” Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches 95 Sewing S-2596 Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark)For stitches with a left needle position (Stitch width: 0.0 mm) For stitches with a middle (center) needle position (Stitch width: 3.5 mm) ■Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot or press to unlock all keys and buttons cRemove the flat bed attachment dGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you 97 Sewing S-2798 ■BastingaSelect and attach presser foot “J” cSew while keeping the fabric straight dEnd the basting with reinforcement stitches Dart SeamdInsert the ends of the thread into the dart with a hand sewing needle 99 Sewing S-29cSpread the fabric out along the finish line 100 PintuckbTurnonly. the fabric and iron the folded parts cSelect and attach presser foot “I” 101 Sewing S-31102 ■Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)■Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ■Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)dSet the zigzag width from 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 inch - 3/32 inch) eAttach presser foot “N” gLower the presser foot and start sewing to make a decorative finish 103 Sewing S-33aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “G” cSew along the presser foot guide 104 ■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”See page S-67for the detailed information of stitches aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “J” 105 Sewing S-35When a stitch pattern in the Quilting Stitches category 106 ■Piecing1/4 inch) aSelect or and attach presser foot “J” 107 Sewing S-37108 ■Appliqué5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch) seam allowance dSelect and attach presser foot “J” ■QuiltingaSelect , or bAttach the walking foot. (“CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT” of “Basic operations”) 109 Sewing S-39110 ■Free Motion QuiltingWith free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered by pressing , so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction Using free motion open toe quilting foot “O” page S-67 Free motion open toe quilting foot “O” to display “Free Motion Foot Height” of the settings screen. Press or aPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode bSelect a stitch cRemove the presser foot holder 111 Sewing S-41112 aAttach the straight stitch needle plate (see page S-26)•Notice this needle plate has a round hole for the needle bSelect or cPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode •Make sure that the quilting foot is attached properly and not slanted 113 Sewing S-43114 to display “Free Motion Foot Height” of the settings screen (see pageS-15).Press or to select the height that the quilting foot is raised above the aSelect bPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode cAttach the adapter (“CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT” of “Basic operations”) eTighten the screw with the included screwdriver 115 Sewing S-45116 dFoldbasting.back the fabric inside along thegSelect or hRemove the flat bed attachment to use the free-arm iSlide the item that you wish to sew onto the free arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing jPosition the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever fAttach blind hem foot “R” 117 Sewing S-47lSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide 118 Appliqué■Appliqué Sharp Curves 119 Sewing S-49eUnfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to one 120 Scallop StitchesbAttach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop stitches along the edge of the fabric cTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Crazy Quilting 121 Sewing S-51122 Fagoting• Use a thick thread dWhenpaper away.sewing is finished, gently tear the Tape or Elastic Attaching•Be sure that neither automatic reinforcement nor automatic thread cutting is selected dPlace the tape over the gather, and hold it in place with basting pins 123 Sewing S-53124 Example: Illustration of finished product125 Sewing S-55126 aSelect a buttonhole stitch, and attach buttonhole foot “A”bMark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (approx Align the presser foot with the mark on the fabric, and lower the presser foot •Pass the thread underneath the presser foot fGently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing 127 Sewing S-57■Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate 128 DarningUse darning stitches for mending and other applications aSelect“A”. a stitch, and attach buttonhole foot bSetdarning.the scale to the desired length of the 129 Sewing S-59130 Bar tacks can be between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 28 mm (approxcSet the fabric so that the pocket moves toward you during sewing dCheck the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot fGently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing 131 Sewing S-61132 ■Attaching 4 Hole Buttons■Attaching a Shank to the ButtonaPullsewing.the shank lever toward you before dCut off any excess thread EyeletUse this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications bUse or in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet dLower the presser foot and start sewing 133 Sewing S-63fSelect and sew seam “4” as shown 134 Zipper Insertion■Centered Zipper 135 Sewing S-65136 2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machinehPull down the zipper slider, then continue sewing to the edge of the fabric iClose the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch lSew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue sewing mStop sewing about 50 mm (approx nOpenseam. the zipper and sew the rest of the 137 Sewing S-67139 Sewing S-69141 Sewing S-71143 Sewing S-73145 Sewing S-75146 Character/Decorative Stitches172 MY CUSTOM STITCH183 Embroidering269 Appendix270 How to Create Bobbin Work271 Appendix A-3PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK 272 ■Lower threadWe recommend the following types of threads for bobbin work No.5 or finer hand embroidery thread or decorative thread Flexible woven ribbon (When embroidering: approx. 2 mm (approx. 5/64 inch) is recommended) <Sewing only •Do not use thread heavier than No.5 hand embroidery thread ■Upper thread ■Needle ■Presser footUtility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming foot “N” Free motion sewing: Free motion open toe quilting foot “O” Embroidery foot “W” or embroidery foot with LED pointer “W+” ■FabricaInstall a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric to be used bAttach the presser foot cThread the machine with the upper thread For details on threading the machine, refer to “Upper Threading” on page B-46 273 Appendix A-5•Slowly and evenly wind the thread around the bobbin •For best results, wind the bobbin so the thread is snug and not twisted jInstall the bobbin wound with thread 274 ■When tension is applied to the bobbin threadInsert bobbin into bobbin case so the thread unwinds from the left side Then correctly pass the thread through the tension spring as shown below 275 Appendix A-7276 pInstall the needle plate cover and bobbin cover with tabs•When installing the needle plate cover, do not allow it to pinch the thread qInstall the flat bed attachment or embroidery unit •When the bobbin thread is replaced with a 277 Positioning the Fabric and SewingAppendix A-9 278 hUsepresserthefoot.presser foot lever to raise theiWith the wrong side facing up, place the fabric under the presser foot Pull the thread while holding down the fabric so it does not move out of place While oPress at lower right of LCD screen to unlock all keys and buttons 279 Appendix A-11CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) 280 Selecting the PatternaAttach the embroidery foot and the embroidery unit bInstall a bobbin wound with an adequate amount of thread for pattern dTurn on the machine fTo select a bobbin work embroidery pattern, press (Embroidery) Embroidery patterns for bobbin work “B” cannot be used in the “Embroidery Edit” screen ( ) gPress , then select one of the bobbin work embroidery patterns •Recommended default setting for bobbin work embroidery is 100 spm 281 Appendix A-13282 Start EmbroideringcPress to lock all keys and buttons dUsing the presser foot lever, raise the presser foot hLower the presser foot iIt is necessary to move to the beginning of stitching so press , and then press 283 Appendix A-15ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 284 ■Adjusting the upper thread tensionRefer to “Adjusting Thread Tension” on page E-30 ■Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread 285 Appendix A-17286 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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