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