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
Stitch Setting Chart
Useful Functions
Useful Sewing Tips
Overcasting Stitches
Using the Memory Function
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Using USB Media
Index
Machine Features
Built-in stitches
Included accessories
10.*1
Optional accessories
Following are available as optional accessories
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front view
Needle and presser foot section
Right-side/rear view
Operation buttons
Start/stop button
Operation panel
Memory key
Getting Ready
Power supply precautions
Turning the Machine On/Off
Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet
Unplugjack. the power cord from the power supply
Turning on the machine
Turning off the machine
Changing the machine settings
To +9 Adjustment
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Viewing the LCD
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
BPresspanel. Settings key on the display
DWhen settings are complete, press Back key
ATurn on the sewing machine
CPress the item to be set
Checking machine operating procedures
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding the bobbin
Actual size
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Start/stop button lights up in orange
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
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right
Press Start/stop button once
When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat
Installing the bobbin
Install the bobbin wound with thread
EWind the bobbin again
Actual size
Remove the bobbin cover
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand
When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary
Reattach the bobbin cover
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
Hand as shown below
Pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below
Thread take-up lever
Such a case, start from n again
Upper threading is finished
Using the twin needle
Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle
Needle
Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch
Start sewing
Press
Press Back key
Needle precautions
This section describes how to replace the needle
Replacing the Needle
Replacing the Needle
Checking the needle
Ball point needle gold colored
Transparent nylon thread
Embroidery needles
Replacing the needle
Lower the presser foot lever
Install the twin needle in the same way
Presser foot precautions
This section describes how to replace the presser foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot is attached
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder
Remove the presser foot
For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot
Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw
Using extension table
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces
Free-arm sewing
Remove the flat bed attachment
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces
Getting Ready
Sewing Basics
General sewing procedure
Sewing
Stitch types
Selecting stitching
Sewing
Attach the presser foot
Select the stitch type
Select a stitch
Selecting characters
Example BUS
Fabric is now positioned to be sewn
Positioning the fabric
Place the fabric under the presser foot
Using the operation button
Starting to sew
BPress Start/stop button once
DCut the threads
Using the foot controller
Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller
ATurn off the sewing machine
GCut the threads
Securing the stitching
For details, refer to Starting to sew
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
Using the thread cutter
AWhen you wish to finish the stitching
Setting the Stitch
Adjusting the stitch width
Setting the Stitch
Means the setting cannot be adjusted
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the thread tension
Correct thread tension
Upper thread is too tight
Upper thread is too loose
Press on the LCD
Useful Functions
Turn on the machine
Automatically cutting the thread
Useful Functions
Press the stitch selection
Press on the screen
Mirroring stitches
Without programmed thread cutting
Saving stitch settings
Default stitch length is 2.5 mm
CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress
Machine Confirmation message is displayed
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Sewing hook-and-loop Fastener2
Useful Sewing Tips
DReleasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black
Presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
Utility Stitches
Stitch Setting Chart
Utility stitches
Stitch Setting Chart
Stitch Name
Side cutter is optional
Only Pattern for making adjustment
Other stitches
Yes
Not Yes
Large No Yes
Large Yes
Small
Attach overcasting foot G
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Overcasting Stitches
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
Basic Stitching
Basting
Basic stitching
Select stitch
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width
Basic Stitching
Changing the needle position
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
Blind hem stitching on
Reverse the skirt or pants
Blind Hem Stitching
Fold back the fabric inside along the basting
Attach blind hem foot R Select a stitch
For details on free-arm sewing, refer to Free- arm sewing
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole sewing
Size of the buttonhole is set
Attach buttonhole foot a
Raise the presser foot lever, and then remove the fabric
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible
Press Thread cutter button once
Adjust the stitch width
Changing 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
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
Zipper Insertion
Remove the basting stitching
Inserting a side zipper
Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch
Pin on the left side b Needle drop point
Topstitch around the zipper
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Select stitch 4 or
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric
Elastic attaching
100
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch
Appliqué stitching
102
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
Select stitch 21 or
Piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD
Quilting
104
Baste the fabric to be quilted
Walking foot is attached
Using the optional quilting guide
Walking foot Presser foot holder
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a Stitch 3 or
Free-motion quilting
106
Connect the foot controller
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
Press on for stitch width control setting
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
108
Reinforcement Stitching
110
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position
Darning
Select stitch 58 or
112
Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
Attach monogramming foot N
Decorative Stitching
114
Fagoting
Decorative Stitching
CAttach zigzag foot J
DSelect stitch 32 or
Scallop stitching
116
Smocking
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers
Smooth the gathers by ironing them
Shell tuck stitching
118
Fold the fabric along the bias Attach zigzag foot J
Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension
Install the wing needle
Joining
Heirloom stitching
Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle
120
DSew along the center of the unfrayed section
EPress on the LCD
Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored
122
Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing patterns
Changing the stitch density
Changing the pattern size
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Pressselected. until the desired stitch density is
Adjusting the character spacing
Space between alphanumeric characters can be adjusted
Changing the length for satin stitches
124
Realigning the pattern
Combining patterns
126
Select the first pattern
Select the next pattern
Up to 70 patterns can be combined
Repeating patterns
AAfter.the patterns have been combined, press
Turns to You can now sew Specified pattern repeatedly
128
Mirroring a pattern image
Checking the pattern
APress
CCheck the contents, and then press
Saving patterns
BPresspanel. Memory key on the operation
Retrieving a pattern Press
130
Deleting a saved pattern
Saved pattern in a pocket can be deleted
Saved pattern and the pocket are deleted
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Prepare a grid sheet set
After all points have been entered, press
Entering the pattern data
132
Editing the pattern data
BUse
Inserting a new point
BPress to delete the point
Point
Examples of designs
134
Embroidery
Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter
Embroidering Neatly
What to prepare
136
Following is necessary for embroidering
Embroidery step by step
Embroidering Neatly
This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot Q
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Attaching the embroidery foot
138
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Turn the screwdriver toward the back
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
Embroidery unit precautions
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Attaching the embroidery unit
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
142
Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
Removing the embroidery unit
Remove the embroidery frame
Press , and then press
Embroidery unit separates from Sewing machine
When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop
Preparing the Fabric
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric
144
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
Preparing the Fabric
Medium Option Embroidery sheet large option
146
Embroidery sheet
BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
For details, refer to
This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame
For details, refer to Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Attaching the embroidery frame
Removing the embroidery frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Copyright information
Embroidery pattern types
150
Setting the display while embroidering
LCD liquid crystal display operation
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Operation keys
152
LCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters
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
154
Selecting an embroidery pattern
Selecting a frame pattern
Select the pattern
Select the frame shape
Using an embroidery card
156
Select the stitch
Turn on the sewing machine Press On the screen
Embroidering
Checking the pattern before embroidering
Embroidering
After selecting the embroidery pattern, press
Embroidering a pattern
158
Example Embroidery thread number selected
Hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand
Press Start/stop button
Press Start/stop button again
Display will return to the initial screen
Cut the excess thread
Select an appliqué pattern
Appliquéing
160
Memo
Adjusting the layout and the size
Check and adjust the layout
Editing and Saving Patterns
162
Editing and Saving Patterns
164
Simply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing
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
166
Thread runs out partway through a design
Stopping while embroidering
Set the upper thread or bobbin thread Press
Press Embroidery key Restart the embroidery
168
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select the pattern
Using the Memory Function
Using the Memory Function
Embroidery data precautions
170
Tajima .dst Embroidery Data
Before disconnecting the USB media
BInsert the USB media into the USB port on the computer
172
Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine
Wish to retrieve Switch screens using
When you have selected a folder
Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering
Select the desired folder or the pattern you
Switch screens using Previous page key
174
Selected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting
CPress
Appendix
Index 199
Cleaning the machine surface
Precautions on storing the machine
Cleaning the race
Restrictions on oiling
Care and Maintenance
FRemove the bobbin case
178
Frequent troubleshooting topics
Upper thread tightened up
Troubleshooting
For details, refer to Cleaning the race on
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric
Cause Incorrect upper threading
180
Below. Check the handwheel and, if this
Thread take-up lever
Symptoms
Symptom
Incorrect thread tension
182
Refer to Cleaning the race
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed
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
RCheckinstall it.the condition of the needle, and then
Do not yet install the presser foot and thread
Checking machine operations
ATurn on the machine. bSelect stitch
When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat
186
GCorrectly thread the machine
HPerform trial sewing with normal fabric
LWind the bobbin again
List of symptoms
Correctly install the needle
188
Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever
Bobbin spins slowly Right so that the speed will be
Upper thread was not Threaded correctly for example
Remove the tangled thread. If
Bobbin-winding thread guide Correctly
190
Upper thread was not Correct the upper threading
Specifically for this machine
Threaded correctly, or the bobbin
Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper
Bobbin case Clean the race
Authorized service center Direction
This machine is not used Specifically for this machine
192
Error messages
Was pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen
Needle may break and cause injury
Stitch function
194
Troubleshooting
196
Adjusting the LCD
Operation beep
Following screen appears
Then start the procedure again from step
198
Index
Index
200
Free-motion quilting 106
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