Product Code 885-V95/V96/V97/V98
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Important Safety Instructions
For repair or adjustment
For Users in the UK, Eire Malta and Cyprus only
Contents
Useful Functions
Stitch Setting Chart
Useful Sewing Tips
Overcasting Stitches
Care and Maintenance
Using the Memory Function
Troubleshooting
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Index
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Using USB Media
Built-in stitches
Machine Features
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Included accessories
Following are available as optional accessories
Optional accessories
Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Right-side/rear view
Needle and presser foot section
Start/stop button
Operation buttons
Memory key
Operation panel
Getting Ready
Turning the Machine On/Off
Power supply precautions
Unplugjack. the power cord from the power supply
Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet
Turning on the machine
Turning off the machine
To +9 Adjustment
Changing the machine settings
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Viewing the LCD
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
DWhen settings are complete, press Back key
BPresspanel. Settings key on the display
ATurn on the sewing machine
CPress the item to be set
Checking machine operating procedures
Bobbin precautions
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Winding the bobbin
Actual size
Start/stop button lights up in orange
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto Spool pin
For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread
Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk
Press Start/stop button once
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right
When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat
Install the bobbin wound with thread
Installing the bobbin
EWind the bobbin again
Actual size
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand
Remove the bobbin cover
Reattach the bobbin cover
When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary
BInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case
CPass the bobbin thread through the slot
Getting Ready
Information about the spools of thread is described below
About the spool of thread
Upper Threading
Presser foot is raised
Threading the upper thread
ATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot lever
Pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below
Hand as shown below
Thread take-up lever
Upper threading is finished
Such a case, start from n again
Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle
Using the twin needle
Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch
Needle
Start sewing
Press
Press Back key
This section describes how to replace the needle
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Replacing the Needle
Ball point needle gold colored
Checking the needle
Transparent nylon thread
Embroidery needles
Lower the presser foot lever
Replacing the needle
Install the twin needle in the same way
This section describes how to replace the presser foot
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot is attached
Remove the presser foot
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder
For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot
Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces
Using extension table
Free-arm sewing
Remove the flat bed attachment
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces
Getting Ready
Sewing Basics
Sewing
General sewing procedure
Selecting stitching
Stitch types
Sewing
Attach the presser foot
Select a stitch
Select the stitch type
Example BUS
Selecting characters
Fabric is now positioned to be sewn
Positioning the fabric
Place the fabric under the presser foot
Starting to sew
Using the operation button
BPress Start/stop button once
DCut the threads
Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller
Using the foot controller
ATurn off the sewing machine
GCut the threads
For details, refer to Starting to sew
Securing the stitching
Release Start/stop button or foot controller
Machine stops sewing
Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction
BRaisefabric.the presser foot lever, then remove
Cutting the thread
Sewing stitches
AWhen you wish to finish the stitching
Using the thread cutter
Adjusting the stitch width
Setting the Stitch
Setting the Stitch
Means the setting cannot be adjusted
Adjusting the thread tension
Adjusting the stitch length
Correct thread tension
Upper thread is too tight
Upper thread is too loose
Press on the LCD
Useful Functions
Turn on the machine
Useful Functions
Automatically cutting the thread
Press the stitch selection
Press on the screen
Without programmed thread cutting
Mirroring stitches
Default stitch length is 2.5 mm
Saving stitch settings
CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress
Machine Confirmation message is displayed
Trial sewing
Useful Sewing Tips
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing hook-and-loop Fastener2
DReleasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black
Presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
Utility Stitches
Utility stitches
Stitch Setting Chart
Stitch Setting Chart
Stitch Name
Side cutter is optional
Other stitches
Only Pattern for making adjustment
Yes
Not Yes
Large No Yes
Large Yes
Small
Attach overcasting foot G
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn
Position the fabric in the side cutter
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing
Basting
Basic Stitching
Basic stitching
Select stitch
For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
Basic Stitching
Changing the needle position
Blind Hem Stitching
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind hem stitching on
Reverse the skirt or pants
Fold back the fabric inside along the basting
Blind Hem Stitching
Attach blind hem foot R Select a stitch
For details on free-arm sewing, refer to Free- arm sewing
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole sewing
Attach buttonhole foot a
Size of the buttonhole is set
Raise the presser foot lever, and then remove the fabric
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible
Press Thread cutter button once
Changing the stitch width
Adjust the stitch width
Button sewing
Drop feed lever is normally set to the right side
Button is held in place
Do not press Thread cutter button
Inserting a centered zipper
Zipper Insertion
Remove the basting stitching
Zipper Insertion
Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch
Inserting a side zipper
Pin on the left side b Needle drop point
Topstitch around the zipper
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Select stitch 4 or
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric
Elastic attaching
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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch
Appliqué stitching
102
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Select stitch 21 or
Piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD
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Quilting
Baste the fabric to be quilted
Walking foot is attached
Walking foot Presser foot holder
Using the optional quilting guide
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a Stitch 3 or
Free-motion quilting
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Connect the foot controller
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
Press on for stitch width control setting
Triple stretch stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Bar tack stitching
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Reinforcement Stitching
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position
110
Select stitch 58 or
Darning
112
Eyelet Stitching
Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch
Eyelet Stitching
Attach monogramming foot N
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Decorative Stitching
Decorative Stitching
Fagoting
CAttach zigzag foot J
DSelect stitch 32 or
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Scallop stitching
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch
Smocking
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers
Smooth the gathers by ironing them
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Shell tuck stitching
Fold the fabric along the bias Attach zigzag foot J
Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension
Joining
Install the wing needle
Heirloom stitching
Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle
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DSew along the center of the unfrayed section
EPress on the LCD
Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored
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Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing patterns
Changing the pattern size
Changing the stitch density
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Pressselected. until the desired stitch density is
Space between alphanumeric characters can be adjusted
Adjusting the character spacing
Changing the length for satin stitches
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Realigning the pattern
126
Combining patterns
Select the first pattern
Select the next pattern
Repeating patterns
Up to 70 patterns can be combined
AAfter.the patterns have been combined, press
Turns to You can now sew Specified pattern repeatedly
Mirroring a pattern image
128
Checking the pattern
APress
Saving patterns
CCheck the contents, and then press
BPresspanel. Memory key on the operation
Retrieving a pattern Press
Deleting a saved pattern
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Saved pattern in a pocket can be deleted
Saved pattern and the pocket are deleted
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Prepare a grid sheet set
After all points have been entered, press
Entering the pattern data
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BUse
Editing the pattern data
Inserting a new point
BPress to delete the point
Point
Examples of designs
134
Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter
Embroidery
What to prepare
Embroidering Neatly
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Following is necessary for embroidering
Embroidering Neatly
Embroidery step by step
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot Q
Attaching the embroidery foot
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Turn the screwdriver toward the back
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Hold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown
Set the embroidery foot perpendicular
Attach the presser foot holder
Removing the embroidery foot
140
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Embroidery unit precautions
Attaching the embroidery unit
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
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Remove the embroidery frame
Removing the embroidery unit
Press , and then press
Embroidery unit separates from Sewing machine
Preparing the Fabric
When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric
144
Preparing the Fabric
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
Medium Option Embroidery sheet large option
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Embroidery sheet
For details, refer to
BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
For details, refer to Winding/Installing the Bobbin
This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Attaching the embroidery frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Removing the embroidery frame
Copyright information
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Embroidery pattern types
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LCD liquid crystal display operation
Setting the display while embroidering
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Operation keys
LCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters
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Example Selecting an embroidery pattern
Press this key to change the thread settings
Press this key again to cancel multi- color
Specify the characters for embroidery
Selecting alphanumeric characters
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Selecting a frame pattern
Selecting an embroidery pattern
Select the pattern
Select the frame shape
156
Using an embroidery card
Select the stitch
Turn on the sewing machine Press On the screen
Checking the pattern before embroidering
Embroidering
Embroidering
After selecting the embroidery pattern, press
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Embroidering a pattern
Example Embroidery thread number selected
Hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand
Press Start/stop button again
Press Start/stop button
Display will return to the initial screen
Cut the excess thread
Select an appliqué pattern
Appliquéing
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Memo
Check and adjust the layout
Adjusting the layout and the size
Editing and Saving Patterns
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Editing and Saving Patterns
Simply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing
164
Enter DEF and press Press Press to turn it to
Connecting character patterns
Stitching starting point is set to lower left of the design
APress Start/stop button to stop the sewing machine
Resewing
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Stopping while embroidering
Thread runs out partway through a design
Set the upper thread or bobbin thread Press
Press Embroidery key Restart the embroidery
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select the pattern
168
Using the Memory Function
Using the Memory Function
Embroidery data precautions
Tajima .dst Embroidery Data
170
BInsert the USB media into the USB port on the computer
Before disconnecting the USB media
Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine
172
When you have selected a folder
Wish to retrieve Switch screens using
Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering
Select the desired folder or the pattern you
174
Switch screens using Previous page key
Selected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting
CPress
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Appendix
Precautions on storing the machine
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the race
Restrictions on oiling
FRemove the bobbin case
Care and Maintenance
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Frequent troubleshooting topics
Upper thread tightened up
For details, refer to Cleaning the race on
Troubleshooting
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric
Cause Incorrect upper threading
Below. Check the handwheel and, if this
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Thread take-up lever
Symptom
Symptoms
Incorrect thread tension
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Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed
Refer to Cleaning the race
DRemoveholder. the presser foot and presser foot
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them
Align the S and z marks
184
Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine
Do not yet install the presser foot and thread
RCheckinstall it.the condition of the needle, and then
Checking machine operations
ATurn on the machine. bSelect stitch
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When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat
GCorrectly thread the machine
HPerform trial sewing with normal fabric
LWind the bobbin again
Correctly install the needle
List of symptoms
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Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever
Upper thread was not Threaded correctly for example
Bobbin spins slowly Right so that the speed will be
Remove the tangled thread. If
Bobbin-winding thread guide Correctly
Upper thread was not Correct the upper threading
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Specifically for this machine
Threaded correctly, or the bobbin
Bobbin case Clean the race
Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper
Authorized service center Direction
This machine is not used Specifically for this machine
192
Was pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen
Error messages
Needle may break and cause injury
Stitch function
194
Troubleshooting
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Operation beep
Adjusting the LCD
Following screen appears
Then start the procedure again from step
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Index
Index
Free-motion quilting 106
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