Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Important Safety Instructions
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
Contents
Stitch Setting Chart
Useful Functions
Useful Sewing Tips
Selecting Stitching
Using the Memory Function
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Embroidering Neatly
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
Index
Sewing Machine Features
Introduction / Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
Accessories
Included accessories
Part code XC4489-051
Gold colored
Accessories
Others
Optional accessories
Following are available as optional accessories
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Needle and presser foot section
Right-side/rear view
Operation buttons
Start/stop button
Operation panel
LCD liquid crystal display touch panel
Getting Ready
Power supply precautions
Turning the Machine On/Off
CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet
Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack
Turning on the machine
Turning off the machine
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Viewing the LCD
Utility stitch selection screen
Stitch type selection screen
Changing the machine settings
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
BPresspanel. Settings key on the operation
Settings screen appears
Turn on the sewing machine
LCD comes on
Checking machine operating procedures
DWhen settings are complete, press Back key
ATurn on the sewing machine
BPress Sewing machine help key on the operation panel
DPressnext page. Next page key to switch to
EAfter you finish looking, press Back key two times
Initial stitch screen appears again
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Winding the bobbin
Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto
Fthe spool pin Become tangled around the spool pin
Allowing you to choose a spool cap that
Best fits the size of spool being used. If
Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk
Spool net Spool cap Spool pin
Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter
Installing the bobbin
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right
GReattach the bobbin cover
Upper Threading
About the spool of thread
Threading the upper thread
Upper Threading
DOpen the top cover
Needle position button
Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread Kguide
This section describes how to thread the needle
Threading the needle
CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot
Thread is passed through the eye of the needle
AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread
For details, refer to Upper Threading
BLower the presser foot lever
Using the twin needle
Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle
Thread should unroll from the top front of the spool
Screen for setting the twin needle appears
Attach zigzag foot J
Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch
KPress
Pulling up the bobbin thread
MPress Back key
NStart sewing
AInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case
Upper Threading
Needle precautions
This section describes how to replace the needle
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Replacing the Needle
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
CLower 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
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
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Free-arm sewing
Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Getting Ready
Sewing Basics
General sewing procedure
Follow the basic procedures below to sew
Sewing
Refer to Positioning the fabric
Refer to Stitch Setting Chart
Selecting stitching
Sewing
Attach the presser foot
Positioning the fabric
CPlace the fabric under the presser foot
Fabric is now positioned to be sewn
Starting to sew
Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric
HCut the threads
Securing the stitching
For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing
Machine stops sewing
Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction
When you have finished sewing, cut the threads
Cutting the thread
Release Start/stop button or foot controller
Sewing stitches
Using the thread cutter
BRaise the presser foot lever
Setting the Stitch
Adjusting the stitch width
Press to return the setting to its default
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the thread tension
Setting the Stitch
Correct thread tension
Upper thread is too loose
Each press of makes the thread tension tighter
Useful Functions
Useful Functions
BSelect a stitch
CPress on the LCD
Automatically cutting the thread
CPress on the screen
DSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once
Mirroring stitches
Select a stitch
Press on the screen
Adjusting the presser foot pressure
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard
Sewing thick fabrics
Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot
Using the knee lifter AStop the sewing machine
CRelease the knee lifter
Presser foot is lowered
Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitches
Using overcasting foot G
Using zigzag foot J
Satin stitching using the sewing Speed controller
Stitch Setting Chart
Utility stitches
Stitch Setting Chart
Stitch
7.0 4.0 Decorative stitching
7.0 1.0
Only Pattern for making adjustment
Other stitches
Stitches
Small Yes Not
Yes Small
Gothic font
Large Yes
Outline
Selecting Stitching
Stitch types
Selecting Stitching
BPresspanel. Utility stitch key on the operation
CSelect the stitch type
Press the stitch selection
Selecting characters
Saving stitch settings
Default stitch length is 2.5 mm
Example Bus
CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress
Press
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
Overcasting Stitches
Attach overcasting foot G
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter
Lowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start
Basic Stitching
Basting
Basic stitching
Basic Stitching
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width
Changing the needle position
2.0 5.5
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
Blind Hem Stitching
DSelect a stitch
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Needle is too far to the left
Hem
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole sewing
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
Size of the buttonhole is set
CAttach buttonhole foot a
FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
BIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it
Button sewing
Feed dogs are lowered
Attach button-sewing foot M
Button is held in place
Do not press Thread cutter button
Attaching a shank to a button
CCut off any excess thread
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
Zipper can be sewn in place
For details, refer to Basic stitching
Zipper Insertion
HSelect stitch
Inserting a side zipper
Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch
Zipper Insertion
NTopstitch around the zipper
Zipper/piping Insertion
Zipper and piping can be sewn in place
Zipper/piping Insertion
Left sewing position
Inserting a piping
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GSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver
HTopstitch around the zipper
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Stitch
Appliqué stitching
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Attach the open toe foot ESelect a stitch
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
Select stitch 21 or
Using the 1/4 inch quilting foot
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For a seam allowance on the left side
Quilting
Baste the fabric to be quilted
Walking foot is attached
Free-motion quilting
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Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
DPress on for stitch width control setting
AConnect the foot controller
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EPress Back key
Initial screen appears again
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
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BAttach buttonhole foot a
EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Darning
Select stitch 58 or
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Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet stitch
Attach monogramming foot N
Horizontal Stitching
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Horizontal
Remove the flat bed attachment
Horizontal Stitching
Fabric is fed forward
Start sewing
Fabric is fed to the left
Decorative Stitching
Utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches
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Fagoting
Decorative Stitching
Scallop stitching
Smocking
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Shell tuck stitching
Select stitch 31 , 32 or
AFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J
CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread
Joining
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Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side
Select stitch 28 , 29 or
AInstall the wing needle
Heirloom stitching
BAttach monogramming foot N
DStart sewing
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Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored
DSew along the center of the unfrayed section
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing patterns
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Changing the pattern size
Changing the stitch density
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Select for coarser stitching, or select for finer stitching
Changing the length for satin stitches
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It turns to and the pattern is longer
BSelect a satin stitch pattern
Shifting patterns
Next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right
DSelect the same pattern
Combining patterns
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Examples of step patterns
BSelect the first pattern
CSelect the next pattern
Up to 70 patterns can be combined
Repeating patterns
AAfter.the patterns have been combined, press
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Mirroring a pattern image
Checking the pattern
APress
CCheck the contents, and then press
Storing patterns
BPresspanel. Memory key on the operation
Recalling a pattern APress Recall key
Realigning the pattern
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FPress Settings key on the operation panel
Press GTo adjust the vertical position, press For
Vertical pattern adjustment
Check the sewn pattern
Horizontal pattern adjustment
It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern
Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly
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Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Prepare a grid sheet set
Entering the pattern data
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GAfter all points have been entered, press
To revise the pattern, press
Patterns
Examples of designs
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Point
Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter
Embroidering Neatly
What to prepare
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Following is necessary for embroidering
Embroidering Neatly
Needle
Embroidery step by step
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This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Attaching the embroidery foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
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Turn the screwdriver toward the back
Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown
Set the embroidery foot perpendicular
Removing the embroidery foot
BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever
Attach the presser foot holder
For details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holder
Embroidery unit precautions
This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Attaching the embroidery unit
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
Carriage moves to its initial position
Removing the embroidery unit
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Remove the embroidery frame
Press , and then press
When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop
Preparing the Fabric
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric
Preparing the Fabric
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
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Embroidery frame large
Embroidery frame mediumoption
Embroidery pattern Mark
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BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
For details, refer to
We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery
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
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Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Copyright information
Embroidery pattern types
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
LCD liquid crystal display operation
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Operation keys
Press this key again to cancel multi-color
LCD button
Selecting characters
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Specify the characters for embroidery
If a wrong character was selected, press
Switch the screen using Previous Key and Next page key
Selecting an embroidery pattern
Embroidery patterns
Selecting a frame pattern
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Press the frame pattern
BSelect the frame shape
Using an embroidery card sold separately
ESelect a pattern
Operation is the same as in Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Embroidering
Sewing attractive finishes
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Embroidering a pattern
Embroidering
Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c
Set the embroidery thread, and thread Bneedle
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DLower the presser foot lever
EPress Start/stop button
After progressing 5-6 stitches, press
Appliquéing
Applique Position will be displayed on the screen
Sewing machine stops
Applique will be displayed on the screen
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ILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button
Adjusting the layout
CCheck and adjust the layout
Editing Patterns
Editing Patterns
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Press Back key to return to the previous screen
Press to return to the previous screen
DPress Back key to return to the original screen
Resewing
Thread runs out partway through a design
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Forward one stitch increases the stitch number
Stopping while embroidering
CPress Embroidery key
ETurn off the sewing machine
FTurnpattern.on the sewing machine and select GPress
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KRestart the embroidery
Using the Memory Function
Embroidery data precautions
Using the Memory Function
Switch screens using
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Stored patterns are displayed
BSelect the pattern you wish to recall
USB port connector for computer USB cable connector
Recalling embroidery patterns from the computer
Data within folders cannot be recalled
Switch screens using Previous page key Next page key
GAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering
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Select the pattern you wish to recall
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the race
Error messages
Adjusting the LCD
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the race
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Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Correctly install the needle
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Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever
Troubleshooting
Neatly on
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Is tangled or
Skipped
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LCD
Error messages
Needle may break and cause injury
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When the embroidery unit is attached
Machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character
Adjusting the LCD
Operation beep
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Canceling the operation beep
AWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machine
When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
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Index
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index
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Index
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