TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE

 

Installing the Machine

2

Adjusting the feet

3

Removing the Head Stoppers

3

Names of Parts

5

Sub control panel

6

RCS unit (optional item)

6

Standard accessories

7

Assembling the Spool Stand

9

Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread

10

Setting the spool cone

10

Setting the spool of thread

10

Installing the Hoop Supporter

11

Installing the RCS unit (optional item)

12

Connecting the Power Supply

13

Direct PC-Link

14

Bobbin Threads

15

Stabilizers

15

Winding the Bobbin

16

Removing the bobbin case

17

Removing the bobbin

17

Inserting the bobbin case

18

Threading the Needle

19

Threading the needle with the needle threader

21

Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop

22

Setting the Embroidery Hoop

23

Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops ..

23

SECTION 2. BASIC OPERATION

 

Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel

24

Machine operating buttons

24

LCD screen

25

Machine Settings

26

Starting Embroidery

27

Removing the Hoop

29

Adjusting the Thread Tension

30

Adjusting the bobbin thread tension

30

Replacing the Needle

31

Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit

32

Machine operating buttons

32

Function keys

33

On-screen Help Movie

34

Disconnecting the RCS Unit

35

SECTION 3. ADVANCED OPERATION WITH THE

 

OPTIONAL RCS UNIT

 

Selecting the Embroidery Patterns

36

Selecting the built-in designs

37

Manual color assignment

39

Monogramming

40

Function keys

41

Entering the characters

42

Saving the monogram

42

Correcting the text

43

Placement of monogramming

44

Multi-color monogramming

45

Editing

46

Editing Functions

47

Selecting the hoop

47

Moving the pattern

47

Resizing the pattern

47

Rotating the pattern

48

Deleting the pattern

48

Saving the file

48

Duplicating the pattern

49

Flipping the pattern

49

Monogramming in an arc

50

Customizing the color setting

51

Combining the Patterns and Lettering

52

Starting to Embroider

55

Customizing the Settings

 

with the Sub Control Panel

57

Buzzer sound control

57

Eco mode setting

57

Machine ID number

57

Formatting the memory

58

Resetting all to defaults

58

Maximum sewing speed

58

Thread selection

58

Reminder message ON/OFF

59

Ignoring short stitches

59

Setting the trim tail length

59

Setting the thread detector sensitivity

59

Jump thread trimming ON/OFF

60

Jump thread trimming threshold

60

Customizing the Settings

 

with the Optional RCS Unit

61

Language selection

69

File Management

70

Saving the pattern as a file

70

Creating a new file

71

Opening a file

72

Deleting the folder

73

Deleting the file

73

SECTION 4. OPTIONAL ITEMS

 

PC Design Cards

74

USB Memory

75

CD-ROM Drive

76

SECTION 5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

 

Cleaning the Hook

77

Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism

78

Oiling

79

Error Messages

80

Troubleshooting

81

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