7APPENDIX
This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for sewing a pplications, pointers for
creating beautiful embroidery, and details on maintenance proced ures and corrective
measures that should be taken when a problem occurs.
Appliqué Sewing .............................. 210
Sewing appliqué patterns.............. 210
Using a frame pattern to create
appliqués (1)................................. 211
Using a frame pattern to create
appliqués (2)................................. 212
Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery
Patterns ............................ .........214
Helpful Tips for the Operation of the
Machine ........................................... 217
Checking the thread tension of built-in
patterns......................................... 217
Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark
on the fabric .................................218
Color thread table......................... 220
Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery
data.......... .................................... 220
Creating Beautiful Embroidery .........221
Threads......................................... 221
Stabilizers (backing)...................... 222
Hooping techniques .....................223
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility
chart......................................... .... 224
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Using the Optional Cap Frame......... 225
Cap frame and its accessories .......225
Types of caps................................ 226
Fabric precautions ........................227
Preparing to use the cap frame...... 227
Attaching the cap frame................ 232
Installing the embroidery frame
holder .........................................237
Additional digitizing information
.....238
Using the Optional Bobbin Winder
.....240
Precautions................................... 240
Optional bobbin winder and its
accessories ...................................240
Setting up the optional bobbin
winder.......................................241
Connecting the AC adapter........... 241
Winding the bobbin...................... 242
Maintenance..................................... 245
Cleaning the LCD .........................245
Cleaning the machine surface..... ..245
Cleaning the hook ........................245
Cleaning around the needle plate
.....246
Cleaning the bobbin case .............247
Cleaning the thread paths of the
upper threads ............................248
Oiling the machine....................... 250
About the maintenance message...251
Troubleshooting ............................... 252
On-screen troubleshooting ...........252
Troubleshooting............................ 253
Error messages.. ............................261
If the machine does not respond
when a key is pressed................ 269
Specifications ................................... 270
Embroidery machine specifications
......270
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
.......271
Upgrade procedure using USB media
.......271
Upgrade procedure using computer
......272
Index........ ........................................ 273