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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Getting Ready 15
LOWER/UPPER THREADING..... .........................24
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT........ ...............33
CHANGING THE NEEDLE...................................34
Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit 149
Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH 163
Chapter 8 Appendix 175
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Machine
Front View
Right-side/Rear View
Needle and Presser Foot Section
Embroidery Unit
CAUTION
Operation Buttons
Included Accessories
CAUTION
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Options
Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.
Chapter 1 Getting Ready
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
jack connector, then insert the plug into a wall outlet.
the machine.
off the machine.
WARNING
LCD SCREEN
Display Precautions
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Getting Ready
Screen
No. Key Name Function Page
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Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
Getting Ready
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
Contents of Each Category
Using the Pattern Explanation Key
LOWER/UPPER THREADING
LOWER/UPPER THREADING
Winding the Bobbin
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Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin
3 4 5
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Setting the Bobbin
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
Upper Threading
7 8 10
11
12,13 9 14,15
2,16 3 1
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LOWER/UPPER THREADING
(marked 7).
a
the presser foot before starting to sew.
to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration.
a
Using the Twin Needle
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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
Removing the Presser Foot
Attaching the Presser Foot
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
Checking the Needle
the needle.
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About the Needle
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS.......................................................... 42
USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................43
SEWING
Sewing a Stitch
SEWING
Sewing Basics
again.
Using the Foot Controller
You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing.
the machine.
a
sewing.
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
Sewing Curves
Changing Sewing Direction
Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric
If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot
If the Fabric Does Not Feed
side of presser foot J pressed in, lower the presser foot lever.
Sewing Lightweight Fabric
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS
Adjusting the Stitch Width
Adjusting the Stitch Length
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Correct Thread Tension
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
reinforcement/reverse stitching setting.
Automatic Thread Cutting
Locking the Screen
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Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH...........48
SEWING THE STITCHES......................51
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Selecting a Stitch Pattern
Using the Mirror Image Key
Saving Stitch Settings
Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
Example: Displaying information about overcasting
appropriate stitch.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
ab
When using the twin needle (see page 31), be sure to attach presser foot J.
aLeft needle position bMiddle needle position
Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
Basting
Darts Seams
Gathering
Flat Fell Seams
Pintucks
Zigzag Stitches
Overcasting
Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.
aNeedle drop point
Appliqus
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
Tape attaching
Overcasting
Overcasting
Overcasting Using Presser Foot G
aSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot
G.
bLower the presser foot so that the presser foot
Overcasting Using Presser Foot J
aSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot
bSew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
aNeedle drop point
Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric.
The side cutter is attached.
aFollow the steps on page 33 to remove the
presser foot.
When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter
Note
Memo
Quilting
Piecing
aPress or , and then attach presser foot
bSew with the edge of the fabric aligned with
the side of the presser foot.
Quilting
Appliqus
Satin Stitching
Free-motion Quilting
Blind Hem Stitches
Select a blind hem stitch to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts.
c
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aSelect a stitch pattern.
Appliqus
attach the appliqu to the fabric.
the edge of the appliqu, making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge.
Sewing Sharp Curves
Shell Tuck Stitching
scalloped finish to the shell tuck stitching.
the edge of the fabric, making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge.
down to one side.
Scalloping
Top Stitching
Smocking
Fagoting
Tape or Elastic Attaching
Heirloom Stitching
16).
Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)
Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
Buttonhole Stitches
Select the desired buttonhole stitch according to your application and the size of the button.
Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.
aReinforcement stitching
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Sewing Stretch Fabrics
Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
Darning
Use darning stitches for mending and other applications.
Darning is sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.
desired length of the darning, and then attach the buttonhole foot.
dPull down the buttonhole lever.
Bar Tacks
aPress . bSet the scale on buttonhole foot A to the
desired length of the darning, and then attach the buttonhole foot.
aPresser foot scale bFinished measurement c5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
a c
Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
Button Sewing
Attaching a 4-Hole Button
Attaching a Button with a Shank
Eyelets
Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
Zipper Insertion
Centered Zipper
Side Zipper
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Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative Stitches
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS...........................................................88
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS............................................................... 91
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS...............................................................94
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS........................................................97
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
Stitch Selection Screens
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SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
Sewing Attractive Finishes
Basic Sewing
aSelect a stitch pattern. bAttach presser foot N. c
dPress the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch
Adjusting Patterns
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EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
L S
Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern
Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
Before Combining Patterns
Combining Patterns From Different Categories
Example:
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths
Creating Step Patterns (7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
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Stitch Data Precautions
Types of Stitch Data That Can Be Used
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can Be Used
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
Trademarks
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Character/Decorative Stitches
dPress .
Saving Stitch Patterns to the
aPlug the USB cable connectors into the
corresponding USB ports on the computer and on the machine.
bPress .
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Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the
fPress .
Chapter 5 Embroidery
BEFORE EMBROIDERING............................110
SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS......... 114
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN.................119
PREPARING THE FABRIC.............................120
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
Attaching Embroidery Foot U
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
c
Attaching
the Embroidery Unit
aTurn off the machine, and then remove the
flat-bed attachment.
bSlide the tab on the cover of the connection
Removing the Embroidery Unit
aPress or , and then press .
b Turn off the machine.
cPress the release button under the end of the
embroidery unit, and then pull the unit away from the machine.
SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
Copyright Information
Pattern Selection Screens
One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns
Alphabet Patterns
Frame Patterns
a b
Embroidery Cards
About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/Computer
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN
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j k
PREPARING THE FABRIC
PREPARING THE FABRIC
Attaching Stabilizer to Fabric
aPrepare the stabilizer material for
embroidering.
bUsing a steam iron, iron the stabilizer
Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
Types of Embroidery Frames
Select a frame appropriate for the pattern size. The frame options are displayed in the screen.
aCan be used bCannot be used
Extra Large Large Medium (Sold Separately) Small (Sold Separately)
Inserting the Fabric
Using the Embroidery Sheet
frame, and then align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the marks on the fabric.
frames so that there are no folds or wrinkles (see page 122).
Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges
Embroidering Small Fabrics
Embroidering Edges or Corners
Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME
Removing the Embroidery Frame
EDITING THE PATTERN
EDITING THE PATTERN
Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
bPress or in the EMBROIDERY
FRAME DISPLAY on P. 2 of the screen to select how the embroidery frame is displayed.
* There are five embroidery frame layouts.
Rotating the Pattern
Changing the Pattern Size
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
Changing the Stitching Density (Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only)
Changing the Color of Single Characters
CHECKING THE PATTERN
Checking the Embroidering Position
checked.
Previewing the Pattern
SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN
Sewing Attractive Finishes
Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
Embroidering Appliqu Patterns
If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
Restarting from the Beginning
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Correct Thread Tension
If the Upper Thread Is Too Tight
If the Upper Thread Is Too Loose
Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim)
SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN
Changing the Embroidering Speed
cPress .
bPress or in the MAX EMBROIDERY
SPEED display on P. 2 of the screen.
* You can choose from 3 embroidering speed levels.
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Embroidery Data Precautions
Types of Embroidery Data That Can Be Used
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can Be Used
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the
With the pattern that you want to save displayed in the sewing screen, press
.
cPress .
* If you decide not to delete the pattern, press .
Saving Embroidery Patterns to the
b
aPlug the USB cable connectors into the
corresponding USB ports on the computer and on the machine.
The Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer on the computer.
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Retrieving Patterns from the
eSelect an embroidery pattern to be retrieved.
fPress .
e f
b
c d
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (1)
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (2)
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Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS
This function is not available with some patterns.
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
Embroidery Edit
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
Selecting One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns/Frame Patterns
Alphabet Patterns
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EDITING PATTERNS
EDITING PATTERNS
EDITING PATTERNS
Embroidery Edit
Moving the Pattern
Press to move the pattern in the direction shown on the key. Press to center the pattern.
Rotating the Pattern
Changing the Size of the Pattern
Deleting the Pattern
Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
Changing the Character Spacing
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COMBINING PATTERNS
Editing Combined Patterns
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Sewing Combined Patterns
order on the right side of the screen.
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DESIGNING A STITCH
DESIGNING A STITCH
MY CUSTOM STITCH
Examples of Custom Stitches
ENTERING STITCH DATA
ENTERING STITCH DATA
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Moving a Point
Moving Part or All of the Design
Inserting New Points
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
Saving Custom Stitches in the Machines Memory
Saving Custom Stitches to the
Retrieving Custom Stitches from the
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Chapter 8 Appendix
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the LCD
Cleaning the Machine Casing
Cleaning the Race
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.
a b
the needle plate, and then slide the cover back into place.
a b
a b
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
Screen Visibility Is Low
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly.
The presser foot holder is not attached correctly.
Reattach the presser foot holder correctly.
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ERROR MESSAGES
This message is displayed when using USB cable to download information from PC to machine.
This message is displayed while upgrade file is being downloaded to machine.
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Alarm
If an incorrect operation is performed, the machine beeps two or four times.
To turn the alarm on or off, press . For details, see page 21.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINES SOFTWARE
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STITCH SETTING CHART
When using the twin needle (see page 31), be sure to attach presser foot J.
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INDEX