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Important Safety Instructions
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only
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Special Features
What YOU can do with this Machine
HOW to USE this Manual
Contents
MY Custom Stitch 199
Contents
Machine
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front View Right-side/Rear View
Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit
Presser foot
Included Accessories
Operation Buttons
→ Included Accessories
Memo
Options
Part Name Others
Getting Ready
Turn the main power switch to O to turn off the machine
Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machine
Turning the Machine ON/OFF
LCD Screen
Key Functions
J l n
Twin needle mode Reset key
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
Sewing settings
General settings
C d
Embroidery settings
D e f g h
Adjusting Screen Brightness
Press
Choosing the Display Language
Use and to choose the display language
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
Read the instructions
Using the Pattern Explanation Key
Press to return to the original screen
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
Lower Threading
Winding the Bobbin
A 3
Spool cap small Thread spool cross-wound thread Space
Using the Spool Pin
Setting the Bobbin
Pass the thread through the thread guide
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
On the right side to close the cover
Replace the bobbin cover
Threading Using the Automatic Threading Button
Upper Threading
Cutter
Threading Manually
Pull the thread under the thread path guide
Using the Twin Needle Mode
Lower the presser foot lever
Press to unlock all keys and buttons
Manually thread the machine
Supplemental spool pin
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly
Using the Spool Net
Using the Vertical Spool Pin
Select a stitch pattern. Example
Changing the Presser Foot
Removing the Presser Foot
Attaching the Presser Foot
Raise the presser foot lever
Attaching the Walking Foot
Changing the Needle
Press to unlock all keys and buttons
About the Needle
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
Sewing Basics
Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide
Sewing
Sewing a Stitch
Lower the presser foot
Using the Foot Controller
Press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads
Sewing Curves
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
Changing Sewing Direction
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot
If the Fabric does not Feed at the Beginning of Stitching
Setting the Stitch Width
Stitch Settings
Setting the Stitch Length
Setting the Thread Tension
Proper Thread Tension
Upper Thread is Too Tight
Upper Thread is Too Loose
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
Useful Functions
Select a stitch pattern
Automatic Thread Cutting
Press the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching button
Locking the Screen
Using the Knee Lifter
Sew your project
Utility Stitches
Selecting a Stitch
Selecting Utility Stitches
Stitch Selection Screens
Using the Mirror Image Key
Using the Image Key
Turn the main power to on
Use to select the category you want
Saving Your Stitch Settings
Saving Settings
Select a stitch. Example Specify your preferred settings
Press to go back to the original screen
Retrieving Saved Settings
Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
Select a stitch
Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch
Follow the directions to sew the stitch
Sewing the Stitches
Straight Stitches
Pressforward.the Start/Stop button to sew
Example Left/Middle needle position stitches
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out
Basting
IAttach the straight stitch foot Start sewing
Gathering
Dart Seam
Select and attach presser foot J
Flat Fell Seam
Spread the fabric out along the finish line
Pintuck
Overcasting Using a Zigzag Stitch
Appliqué Using a Zigzag Stitch
Zigzag Stitches
Select a stitch Attach presser foot J
Sewing Curves Using a Zigzag Stitch
Cord Guide Bobbin Cover Using a Zigzag Stitch
Patchwork for Crazy Quilt
Remove the bobbin cover from the machine see
Tape Attaching
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
Overcasting
Overcasting Using Presser Foot G
Overcasting
Overcasting Using Presser Foot J
Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter
Quilting
Piecing
Quilting
Select or and attach presser foot
Select , or Attach the walking foot see
Appliqué
Quilting with Satin Stitches
Free-motion Quilting
Blind Hem Stitches
Fold the fabric again
Appliqué
If the Needle does not Catch the Fold
If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold
Select or
Shelltuck Stitches
Sewing Sharp Curves
Select
Unfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to one
Top Stitching
Scallop Stitches
Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches
Smocking Stitches
Fagoting
Tape or Elastic Attaching
Sew over the tape or elastic
Heirloom
Hemstitching 1 Daisy Stitch
Hemstitching 2 Drawn Work
Select a stitch and attach presser foot N
Hemstitching
Press to create a mirror image of the stitch
One-step Buttonholes
Reinforcement stitching
Mark on the fabric Marks on the presser foot
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
Lower the presser foot and start sewing
Four-step Buttonholes
Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to start
Darning
Use darning stitches for mending and other applications
Buttonhole lever Metal bracket
Bar Tacks
Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot
Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing
Button Sewing
Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing
Attaching 4 Hole Buttons
Attaching a Shank to the Button
Eyelet
T u a l
Multi-directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch
Select and attach monogramming foot N
DSelect and sew seam 2 as shown
ESelect and sew seam 3 as shown
Zipper Insertion
Centered Zipper
BAttach presser foot J and sew straight
Inserting a Side Zipper
Fabric
Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch margin
Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine
Character Decorative Stitches
Selecting Stitch Patterns
Press to display the screen below
Character/Decorative Stitches
Alphabet Characters
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Deleting Characters
Press to delete the last character
Select the correct character
Sewing Stitch Patterns
Sewing Attractive Finishes
Basic Sewing
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Making Adjustments
APress Select
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Sew the stitch pattern again
Editing Stitch Patterns
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Changing the Size
Actual Stitch Pattern Size
Sewing a Pattern Continuously
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
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Changing Thread Density For Satin Stitch Patterns Only
Checking the Image
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Press to change the thread color in the image
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Combining Stitch Patterns
Before Combining
Combining Various Stitch Patterns
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Press ESelect
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Press to sew the pattern continuously
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns
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BPress Again, then press
Small size
Combining Stitch Patterns
Different Length
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Press Press , then press once
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Press again
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More Examples
Stitch Data Precautions
Using the Memory Function
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Trademarks
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Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory
If the Memory is Full
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Choose a stitch pattern to delete
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media Commercially Available
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Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer
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Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory
Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve
Recalling from USB Media
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Recalling from the Computer
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Embroidery
Embroidery Step by Step
Before Embroidering
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Attaching Embroidery Foot W
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Attaching the Embroidery Unit
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About the Embroidery Unit
IPress to unlock all keys and buttons
Turn the main power to OFF
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Removing the Embroidery Unit
Press either or , then press
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Selecting Patterns
Copyright Information
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Pattern Selection Screens
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Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed
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Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns
Press Press the key of the font you want to embroider
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Selecting Frame Patterns
Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider
Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer
Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards
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Viewing the Sewing Screen
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Preparing the Fabric
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Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
Types of Embroidery Frames
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Inserting the Fabric
Using the Embroidery Sheet
Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges
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Embroidering Small Fabrics
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Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
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Removing the Embroidery Frame
Raise the frame-securing lever
Confirming the Pattern Position
Checking the Pattern Position
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That you want to check
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Previewing the Completed Pattern
Press to select the frame used in the preview
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Sewing AN Embroidery Pattern
Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
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When Threading Manually
Press the Start/Stop button again to restart the machine
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Press the Start/Stop button
If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread
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If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
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Restarting from the Beginning
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Continue embroidering
Making Embroidery Adjustments
Adjusting Thread Tension
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Correct Thread Tension
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Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function
Press BPress to turn off END Color Trim
Adjusting the Embroidery Speed
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Selecting the length of Jump Stitch not to trim
Press to turn off Jump Stitch Trim
Changing the Thread Color Display
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Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
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Revising the Pattern
Changing the Pattern Position
Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
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Press Selectsize. the direction in which to change
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Rotating the Pattern
Press Select the angle of rotation for the pattern
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Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns
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Change the density
Press to return to the pattern selection screen
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Embroidery Data Precautions
Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used
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Tajima .dst Embroidery Data
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory
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Select the pattern you want to delete Press
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Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer
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Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory
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Pressrecall.the key of the pattern you want to
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué
Embroidery Applications
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Appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué
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Explanation of Functions
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Selecting Patterns to Edit
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Select the category of the pattern
Select the font, then enter the characters. Example a B C D
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Press to change the layout of the pattern
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Editing Patterns
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Moving the Pattern
Press Selectrotated.the angle by which the pattern is
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Changing the Size of the Pattern
APress Selectsize. the direction in which to change
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Deleting the Pattern
Press Press the key of the layout you want to embroider
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Use or to change the spacing
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Changing the Thread Color
Press to choose a new color from the color palette
Creating a Custom Thread Table
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Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List
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Designing Repeated Patterns
Sewing Repeated Patterns
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Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern
Use and to select the cut line
Use and to select the element to repeat
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Assigning Thread Marks
Repeat the selected element Press to finish repeating
Press BPress
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After Editing
Be sewn
Editing Combined Patterns
Combining Patterns
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Sewing Combined Patterns
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Designing a Stitch
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Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507
Decide the spacing of the stitch
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Examples of Custom Stitches
Entering Stitch Data
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Moving a Point
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Press or to move to the point that you want to move
Moving Part or All of the Design
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CPress or to move the section DPress
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Inserting New Points
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
Using Stored Custom Stitches
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Retrieving Stored Stitches
Select the stitch pattern
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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the LCD Screen
Cleaning the Machine Casing
Cleaning the Race
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Adjusting the Screen
Screen Visibility is Low
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning
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Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to on
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Troubleshooting
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Cannot lower
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Error Messages
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Alarm Sounds
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Specifications
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Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
Upgrading Your MACHINE’S Software
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When the message disappears, press
Unplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again
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Stitch Setting Chart
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Scallop stitch
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Index
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Fabrics Needle Fabric/thread/needle combinations
Settings
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English 882-S90/S91 XD0784-1511