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Important Safety Instructions
For repair or adjustment
For a longer service life
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
Contents
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Sewing
Useful Functions
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Introduction
Sewing Machine Features
Attaching the stitch pattern plate
Accessories
Included accessories
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Optional accessories
Side cutter
Quilting guide
Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Right-side/rear view
Needle and presser foot section
Start/Stop button
Operation buttons
Operation panel
Stitch mode keys i-l
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Getting Ready
Turning the Machine On/Off
Power supply precautions
AMake sure that the machine is not sewing
Turning on the machine
Turning off the machine
Understanding the LCD Screens
Changing the settings
Changing the Machine Settings
BPresspanel. Settings key in the operation
EPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
Attribute Icon Details Reference
List of stitch or machine attributes
Changing the screen language
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD
CPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
Winding the bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk
Thread is cut to a suitable length
Remove the bobbin from the shaft
Installing the bobbin
HReattach the bobbin cover
Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter
Threading the upper thread
Upper Threading
DOpen the top cover
Upper Threading
Needle bar thread guide
CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot
Threading the needle
Needle threader lever
AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread
Using the twin needle
BLower the presser foot lever
BThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle
JTurn on the sewing machine
DInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft
Attach zigzag foot J
LPress Needle mode selection key
When changing the sewing direction
KSelect a stitch
MStart sewing
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case
Pulling up the bobbin thread
This section provides information on sewing machine needles
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Fabrics
Needle types and their uses
Replacing the needle
Checking the needle
Machine starts sewing
Correct needle
DLower the presser foot lever
Replacing the Presser Foot
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot presses down on the fabric
Presser foot holder releases the presser foot
When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard
Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot
Removing the presser foot holder
Lower the presser foot lever
Attaching the walking foot
Using the walking foot
ARemove the presser foot holder
BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever
EAttach the presser foot holder
Stitching cylindrical pieces
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces
Sewing large pieces of fabric
Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left
CInstall the wide table
Getting Ready
Saving stitch settings
Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length
Automatically cutting the thread
Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot
Sewing
General sewing procedure
CPlace the fabric under the presser foot
Positioning the fabric
Using the foot controller
Using the operation buttons
Starting to sew
BPress Start/Stop button once
Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric
Securing the stitching
BRaise the presser foot lever
Cutting the thread
Sewing reinforcement stitches
Using the manual thread cutter
Changing the tension of the upper thread
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Correct thread tension
Upper thread is too tight
Adjusting the stitch width
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
BSelect a stitch
Wider, press Stitch width key
Adjusting the stitch length
Changing the needle stop position
Useful Functions
BPress Needle stop position key
ATurn on the sewing machine
Once
CPress Automatic thread cutting key
Automatically cutting the thread
Saving stitch settings
Be damaged
Hands-free raising Lowering of the presser foot
Trial sewing
Useful Sewing Tips
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing thick fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
DReleasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black
Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
Sewing overcasting stitches
Appliqué, Patchwork
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Patterns
Selecting Stitching
Selecting stitch types
Decorative stitches No.01-31
Decorative stitches
Satin stitches No.32-47
Cross-stitches No.48-52
With direct selection
Selecting stitching
Character stitches
With number selection
Decorative stitches
To select a different stitch
Memo
Attach overcasting foot G
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Remove the presser foot
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start Ksewing
JPosition the fabric in the side cutter
Basting
Basic Stitching
CStart sewing
AAttach zigzag foot J
Basic stitching
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
CSelect a stitch
Changing the needle position
Blind Hem Stitching
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
CAttach blind hem foot R
DSelect a stitch
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole sewing
FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
CAttach buttonhole foot a
Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabric
HPress Thread Cutter button once
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
Attach button-sewing foot M
Button sewing
DSelect stitch
Place the button into button-sewing foot M
CCut off any excess thread
Attaching a shank to a button
Zipper can be sewn in place
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
FSelect stitch
Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch
Inserting a side zipper
GSelect stitch
Needle may bend or break
LTopstitch around the zipper
Does not touch the zipper, otherwise
Zipper Insertion
Zipper and piping can be sewn in place
Zipper/piping Insertion
Inserting a piping
Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable
HTopstitch around the zipper
CSew along the piping
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Elastic attaching
CSew the fabric without stretching it
BAttach zigzag foot J
Stitch
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
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ESelect a stitch
Appliqué stitching
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
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CSelect stitch
Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot
Quilting
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Free-motion quilting
DPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
AConnect the foot controller
EPress. or Stitch width keys to select
FPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
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Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
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CSelect stitch 58 or
Darning
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Attach monogramming foot N
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet stitch
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Decorative Stitching
CAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 or
Fagoting
ESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch
GAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper
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Scallop stitching
Smocking
ESelect stitch 31 , 32 or
Shell tuck stitching
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Joining
Heirloom stitching
FPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed
DStart sewing
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HPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
GPress. or Stitch width keys to select
DSew along the center of the unfrayed section
Sewing patterns
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
Sewing beautiful patterns
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Combining patterns
Select the first pattern
Select the next pattern
Checking the selected pattern
Repeat sewing patterns
Changing the pattern size
DPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
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CPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed
Bpanel
Changing the stitch density
Repeat steps a through e
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EPress OK key or Cancel/clear key
Changing the pattern length
Mirror imaging the pattern
Select a stitch Presspanel. Settings key in the operation
Press or Stitch length keys until is displayed
DPress. or Stitch width keys to select
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Saving patterns
Retrieving a pattern
DCheck the sewn pattern
Realigning the pattern
BSelect
GPress or Stitch width keys
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ADrawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet
Designing a Pattern
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
BTurn on the sewing machine CSelect No of , selected with
Entering the pattern data
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To delete a point
GSelect , and then press OK key
Point
Examples of designs
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148
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Stitch Settings
Utility stitches
Stitch Settings
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Reinforcement
Stitches
Other stitches
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Utility
Gothic font
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Character
Stitches Script font
Stitches Outline Style
Cleaning the machine surface
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the race
Restrictions on oiling
Remove the bobbin case
HInstall the needle plate cover
Installposition.the flat bed attachment in its original
Frequent troubleshooting topics
Troubleshooting
Upper thread tightened up
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Cause Incorrect upper threading
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric
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Incorrect thread tension
Symptoms
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them
Machine.4
Turn on the machine Select stitch
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Checking machine operations
HPerform trial sewing with normal fabric
When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat
GCorrectly thread the machine
EWind the bobbin again
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Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference
List of symptoms
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Skipped
LCD
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Below the bobbin winder seat Thread properly
F01~F09
Error messages
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Nothing appears in the LCD
Cancelling the operation beep
Operation beep
CPressdisplayed.or Stitch length keys until is
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EPress Cancel/clear key or OK key
Numerics
Index
LCD
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Index
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