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Important Safety Instructions
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only
Please Read Before Using this Machine
For a longer service life
For repair or adjustment
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Contents
Reversing patterns Using the Image key
106
135
156
Function for making own stitch Designs 160
169
173
180
Setting UP Chapter
Principal Parts
Main power switch
Power cord
Card slot
Controller jack
Other Included Accessories
Setting Up Part Name Part Code Others
Options
Part Name Part Code Others
Power Supply
Insert the plug into a wall outlet
Selection Keys
Screen messages guide you through each operation
Using the operation buttons
Operation Buttons
Examples of the keys on LCD
Using the Screen Keys
About the screen
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD
If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned on
Touch this key to make contrast less lighter
HOW to USE the Language Selection KEY
Example To change the display language to Spanish
How to clear the language selection
Return all screen displays and error
Touch the Operation Guide key
Touch Key Touch the English key
Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting
Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread
Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft
Spring on the shaft
Groove of the bobbin
Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five
Setting the bobbin
Utility Stitches Decorative Characters
Thread according to number and arrow marks on machine
Upper Threading
On the spool post
Auto-threading device
Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up lever
Extra spool pin
Spool felt
Net
Net Thread spool
START/STOP
START/STOP button Foot controller
Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter
Stitch Width and Stitch Length
Stitch width
Increasing the stitch width
Decreasing the stitch width
Stitch length
Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches
Increasing the stitch length
Touch the stitch length setting key
Decreasing the stitch length
Stitch
Non-adjustable
Thread Tension
Correct tension
Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread
Bobbin thread Upper thread Surface
Except Utility Stitch
Tighten tension by touching Strong
Reverse side
Changing the Presser Foot
Installing embroidery foot Q
Change the presser foot according to the LCD message
Changing the embroidery foot
Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While
Be careful not to touch the needle during this time
Feed dog adjustment
Otherwise injury may result
Changing the Needle
Setting the needle securely
Checking needle
Machine Operation Keys
Sewing
Sewing by using Utility Stitch
Trial Sewing
From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper thread
Cm 1-15/16
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching
This stitch automatically prevents fraying
Automatic Thread Cutting
Cancelling programmed automatic thread cutting
Thread can be cut automatically
Utility Stitch Selection
Example Buttonholes
Editing Patterns
Useful Skills
Key
Sewing thick seams Sewing curves
Sewing corners
For short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm 3/16
Sewing thin fabric
Sewing thick fabric
Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch
Utility Stitches
When the automatic thread cutting and automatic
Straight Stitches
Changing the stitch length
For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabric
Changing the needle position
Included accessories
Installation of walking foot
Adapter for LOW Shank Attachments
Adapter
Overcasting using a zigzag stitch
Applique using a zigzag stitch
Zigzag Stitches
Patchwork for crazy quilt
When using , or stitches
Overcasting
By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting
Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabric
Normal sewing
Thick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitch
Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabric
Place the fabric as shown left figure B
Thread the needle, and then pull out a long
Presser foot Upper thread Lower the presser foot lever
Blind HEM Stitches
Adjusting the needle drop position
Reverse side Surface
Buttonhole Stitches
3 4 8 9
Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole
Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on Pin
Keyhole buttonhole
Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics
Changing the stitch width
Example For a button with a diameter
Cm 9/16 and a thickness of 1 cm
Scale should be set at
BAR Tacking
Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc
Changing the bar tack stitch length
Thick fabrics
Changing the bar tack stitch width
Darning
Stitch width setting
Darning stitch cycle
Auto 7.0 mm 1/4
Narrower
Tape Attaching
Patchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitch
Length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak
Select pattern Then sew along the top of the tape
Stitch width setting keys to set the size
Eyelet Stitch
Stitch for making eyelet on belts, etc
Size of eyelet Actual size
This stitch is used for attaching buttons
Button Sewing
Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog
Attaching buttons with four holes
Attaching a shank to the button
Basting
Zipper Insertion Centered and Side Application
Centered application
Out automatically
Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and then
Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side
Side application
Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem
Utility Stitches
Dart Seam
Gathering
Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc
Pulling out the bobbin thread
Select Stitch and then touch Key
Pintuck
Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only
Iron the folds toward the same direction
Flat Fell Seam
Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly
Finished flat fell seam
Sewing the applique around corners
Appliques
Needle drop point
When the automatic thread cutting and automatic
Applique Quilts
Dresden Plate
Stained Glass Sunbonnet Sue
Scallop Stitch
Smocking Stitch
This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing
Patchwork Stitch
Fagoting
Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc
Decorative Stitching
Shell tacking
Fold the fabric in half diagonally
Use a thin fabric
HEM-STITCH Heirloom Stitch
Hem-stitching
Utility Stitches
Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG
Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabrics
Select Stitch, and then sew until you reach
Desired length
Setting Up
Character Sewing
Characters and Decorative Stitches
Touch this key to confirm your entry. Refer to
Try entering Bus
Combinations of characters
Space key
Decorative Stitches
An advice screen will appear if you touch this
Touch the CHARACTER/DECORATIVE Stitch key
Decorative Stitches 7 mm
Satin Stitches
Cross Stitching
Character and Decorative Stitch Adjustment
Changing the pattern size Actual size
Single/repeat sewing
Touch the large/small key to change the pattern size
Elongation
Changing the stitch length and the stitch width
Stitch
Example Satin stitch pattern
Making various pattern combinations
Vertically
Mirror Image Normal Horizontally
Mirror Image Normal
Top to bottom
Saving combined stitch patterns
Confirming entry of combined stitch patterns
100
Erasing a pattern
If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved
101
Sewing
Using a pattern sheet
Sewing attractive finishes
Needle hole reference line
Sewing
Press the START/STOP button. Sewing will then start
Once sewing of the character has been completed,
104
Correct shape Vert. + Horiz. +
Adjusting Stitch Patterns
105
Embroidering
Preparation Before Sewing
Attaching embroidery foot Q
106
Fitting embroidery unit
107
Removing the embroidery unit
Placing the embroidery unit into its case
Make sure that the embroidery frame has been removed
Touch the Embroidery key or the Embroidery Edit
Initializing the embroidery unit
109
How to combine characters
Selecting and Sewing Patterns
Selecting alphabetical characters
Select the character required
Screen will be displayed
Selecting one-point patterns
111
Selecting frame patterns
Selection screen will be displayed
Key first and then touch the frame pattern key
112
Selecting floral alphabets
Selecting patterns from a memory card
114
Touch Key
Be displayed. The illustration at left shows
Memory card pattern selection screen will
115
If the pattern cannot be saved Refer to
Memory
116
Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame
Embroidering
Embroidering attractive finishes
Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin thread
Outer frame Inner frame Surface of fabric
118
Removing the embroidery frame
Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit
119
Start the machine once more
Embroidering
Is being displayed
121
Auto
122
Moving the Location Layout
123
Moving the embroidery location
Checking the embroidering area
Touch the key
124
Embroidering from a specific starting point
Changing the pattern direction
Key is touched
125
Reversing patterns Using the Image key
126
After adjustment is competed, touch the END Size Change key
127
When changing frame pattern and patterns size
128
If the thread breaks during embroidering
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
If the bobbin thread has broken
When sewing again from the beginning
130
Embroidery Applications
Example Embroidering ABC, then linking DE
Press the START/STOP button and start embroidering
131
132
Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern
Stitch as in step
Finished applique on the project
133
Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners
Case a
Case B
Case C
Embroidery Editing Capabilities
Embroidery Editing
Explanation of the Editing Functions
HOW to Edit
Attach the embroidery unit and make necessary
Preparations before Embroidering
See pages 106 to 108 for details
Example Editing the Alphabet Select character type
Character Editing
137
138
Spacing Characters
Moving Characters
139
Changing Character Size
Press Key to alter character sizes
Rotating Characters
140
Changing Configurations
Press the key to change configuration
Changing the Extent of the Curve
Deleting a Pattern being Edited
Completing Edit Work
142
One-point Editing
Select the one-point type
Select embroidery pattern
Designate size, then press Key
Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or Right
Press Key to mirror image patterns to the left or Right
Sometimes Key is not displayed due to Pattern selected
See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methods
Border Pattern Editing
145
Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately
146
Editing Combinations
147
148
To adjust the degree
Press To move the alphabet characters upwards to a
Position that is well balanced with
Alphabet character array curve
150
If no more patterns can be saved
Saving a Pattern Combination to Memory
151
To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch Key
Do not turn off the power while the word Saving is
Deleting a stored pattern
152
Lets Sew
153
Correcting another stitch pattern during editing
Correcting Edited Patterns
154
Correcting stitch patterns after editing
Press Key to make corrections after editing has been
Completed. See page 154 for details on correction methods
155
Retrieving
Retrieving Characters and Patterns
Preparation
156
Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern
157
Retrieving AN Edited Pattern
158
Deleting a Stored Pattern
Example Deleting an embroidery pattern
Press the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key
159
MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch Designs
Making the Illustration
Grid sheet
160
Stitch
161
Generating the Data
If the embroidery unit is attached, remove
Unit
If you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by
163
Editing AN Existing
Moving a point
Touch this key to move To the last point
Touch Key to move To the point which you would like to move
Moving part or all of a pattern
Inserting new points
Touch the , , or Key to move
165
Once you have finished editing
166
Storing the Which YOU have Entered
167
If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it
Retrieving a
Touch Key
Maintenance
Cleaning
Cleaning the screen
Cleaning the machine surface
Always keep the machine clean
170
Set the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap
Changing the Light Bulb
171
Related Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Thread and Needle
Thread Sewing fabrics Size of needle Type
Error Messages
173
174
175
Touched when in editing mode
This message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is
While the needle is lowered
This message is displayed if the START/STOP button is
177
Instruction messages
178
Alarms
179
Using the Operation Guide KEY
Troubleshooting
180
Trouble with threads and stitches
181
Mechanical trouble
182
Sewing Chart
183
184
Sewing Utility Decorative
185
Patterns Programmed in Machine
Utility stitches Character sewing
Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 1/4
Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 3/8
Size cannot be changed
Size L Large 27 mm 1, S Small 15 mm 3/8
187
Size can be set to L Large or S Small
188
Stitch width and length is adjustable
189
Character embroidery chart
Frame pattern embroidery chart
Sizes L 30 mm 1-3/16, M 15 mm 9/16, S 7.5 mm 1/4
Sizes can be enlarged or reduced
One point mark embroidery pattern
Patterns Memory Card
191
Floral alphabet
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