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Important Safety Instructions
For a longer service life
For repair or adjustment
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
Contents
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Sewing
Useful Functions
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Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
Attaching the stitch pattern plate
Accessories
Included accessories
Optional accessories
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Side cutter
Quilting guide
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front view
Needle and presser foot section
Right-side/rear view
Operation buttons
Start/Stop button
Stitch mode keys i-l
Operation panel
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Getting Ready
Power supply precautions
Turning the Machine On/Off
AMake sure that the machine is not sewing
Turning on the machine
Turning off the machine
Understanding the LCD Screens
Changing the Machine Settings
Changing the settings
BPresspanel. Settings key in the operation
EPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
List of stitch or machine attributes
Attribute Icon Details Reference
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
Installing the bobbin
Remove the bobbin from the shaft
Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter
HReattach the bobbin cover
Upper Threading
Threading the upper thread
Upper Threading
DOpen the top cover
Needle bar thread guide
Threading the needle
CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot
Needle threader lever
Using the twin needle
AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread
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
When changing the sewing direction
LPress Needle mode selection key
KSelect a stitch
MStart sewing
Pulling up the bobbin thread
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case
This section provides information on sewing machine needles
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Fabrics
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
Machine starts sewing
Correct needle
DLower the presser foot lever
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot presses down on the fabric
Presser foot holder releases the presser foot
Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot
When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard
Removing the presser foot holder
Lower the presser foot lever
Using the walking foot
Attaching the walking foot
ARemove the presser foot holder
BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever
EAttach the presser foot holder
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces
Stitching cylindrical pieces
Sewing large pieces of fabric
Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left
CInstall the wide table
Getting Ready
Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length
Saving stitch settings
Automatically cutting the thread
Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot
General sewing procedure
Sewing
Positioning the fabric
CPlace the fabric under the presser foot
Using the operation buttons
Using the foot controller
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
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Changing the tension of the upper thread
Correct thread tension
Upper thread is too tight
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the stitch width
BSelect a stitch
Wider, press Stitch width key
Adjusting the stitch length
Useful Functions
Changing the needle stop position
BPress Needle stop position key
ATurn on the sewing machine
Once
Automatically cutting the thread
CPress Automatic thread cutting key
Saving stitch settings
Hands-free raising Lowering of the presser foot
Be damaged
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Sewing thick fabrics
Sewing thin 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 overcasting stitches
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
Appliqué, Patchwork
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Patterns
Selecting Stitching
Selecting stitch types
† Decorative stitches
Decorative stitches No.01-31
Satin stitches No.32-47
Cross-stitches No.48-52
Selecting stitching
With direct selection
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
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Remove the presser foot
JPosition the fabric in the side cutter
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start Ksewing
Basic Stitching
Basting
CStart sewing
AAttach zigzag foot J
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
Basic stitching
CSelect a stitch
Changing the needle position
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
CAttach blind hem foot R
DSelect a stitch
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
CAttach buttonhole foot a
HPress Thread Cutter button once
Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabric
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
Button sewing
Attach button-sewing foot M
DSelect stitch
Place the button into button-sewing foot M
Attaching a shank to a button
CCut off any excess thread
Zipper can be sewn in place
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
FSelect stitch
Inserting a side zipper
Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch
Needle may bend or break
GSelect stitch
LTopstitch around the zipper
Does not touch the zipper, otherwise
Zipper Insertion
Zipper/piping Insertion
Zipper and piping can be sewn in place
Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable
Inserting a piping
HTopstitch around the zipper
CSew along the piping
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
CSew the fabric without stretching it
BAttach zigzag foot J
Stitch
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
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Appliqué stitching
ESelect a stitch
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
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CSelect stitch
Quilting
Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot
Free-motion quilting
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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
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EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Darning
CSelect stitch 58 or
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Attach monogramming foot N
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet stitch
Decorative Stitching
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Fagoting
CAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 or
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
Shell tuck stitching
ESelect stitch 31 , 32 or
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Joining
Heirloom stitching
DStart sewing
FPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed
HPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
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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
Combining patterns
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Select the first pattern
Select the next pattern
Repeat sewing patterns
Checking the selected pattern
DPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
Changing the pattern size
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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
Select a stitch Presspanel. Settings key in the operation
Mirror imaging the pattern
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
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GPress or Stitch width keys
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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GSelect , and then press OK key
To delete a point
Point
Examples of designs
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138
145
147
148
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Stitch Settings
Utility stitches
Stitch Settings
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Reinforcement
Stitches
Other stitches
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Utility
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Gothic font
Character
Stitches Script font
Stitches Outline Style
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the race
Restrictions on oiling
Remove the bobbin case
HInstall the needle plate cover
Installposition.the flat bed attachment in its original
Troubleshooting
Frequent troubleshooting topics
Upper thread tightened up
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Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric
Cause Incorrect upper threading
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Symptoms
Incorrect thread tension
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them
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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
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EWind the bobbin again
List of symptoms
Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference
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Skipped
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LCD
Below the bobbin winder seat Thread properly
F01~F09
Error messages
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Cancelling the operation beep
Nothing appears in the LCD
Operation beep
CPressdisplayed.or Stitch length keys until is
EPress Cancel/clear key or OK key
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Index
Numerics
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LCD
Index
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