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JANOME JNH7700QCP Instruction Booklet

1. 42 Zipper Sewing Machine settings Pattern D1 Utility Thread tension AUTO oop FE p Presser foot Zipper foot E Foot pressure 7 Attaching the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder 1 Groove 2 Pin A To sew the left side of the zipper attach zipper foot with the pin on the right hand side B To sew the right side of the zipper attach the zipper ae foot with the pin on the left hand side Y N Y Fabric preparation Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper size This is the overall opening size 1 Right sides of the fabric 1 cm 3 8 Opening size Zipper size End of the zipper opening oF W N Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm 5 8 seam allowance Reverse stitch to lock the seams Manually increase the stitch length to 5 0 and baste the zipper opening with the thread tension loosened to 1 3 5 End of the zipper opening 2 cm 5 8 seam allowance Basting Reverse stitches Seam stitches O O N O 43 gt Sewing Fold back the left seam allowance Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 margin Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and D pin in place Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 margin Zipper teeth Fold E
2. A h A A AAAA MAMAAAAMAMA Caia O aa O oia O aia O e D aa O aa D aa O aa O a O a A a D aa S ae M a t YYYY YYYY YYYY YY 1 A 1 00 37 dnc os Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine settings Pattern 9 or 10 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Overcasting foot C Foot pressure 7 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew 1 Edge of fabric 2 Guide CAUTION When you use the overcasting foot C you must set the zigzag width at 4 5 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot Multiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch Machine settings Pattern 11 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 7 This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches Overcasting stitch Machine settings Pattern 12 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Overcasting foot C Foot pressure 7 This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew 1 Edge of fabrics 2 Guide NOTE The stitch width cannot be changed
3. Connecting the Power Supply First make sure the power switch is off Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on 1 Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket NOTES Make sure to use the power supply cord that came with the machine If you turn off the power switch wait for 5 seconds before turning it on again Attar While in operation always keep your eyes on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever handwheel or needle Always turn off the power switch and unplug the machine from the power supply when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control If you wish to use the foot control pull out the cord from the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack on the machine 1 Foot control cord 2 Pin connector Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on AN CAUTION Do not pull the foot control cord beyond the red mark 3 Red mark Operating Instructions The symbol O on a switch indicates the off position of the switch For the U S A and Canada only Polarized plug one blade w
4. Machine settings 2 Pattern D1 Utility AG Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure 7 gt Sewing Fold the edge of the fabric twice 6 cm 2 3 8 in length and 0 3 cm 1 8 in width a 1 6cm 2 3 8 2 0 3 cm 1 8 Place the fabric aligning the edge of the hem with the guide on the foot Lower the foot and sew 1 2 cm 1 2 1 while pulling both thread to the back 3 Threads Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the foot Lower the foot and then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly 4 Curl of the foot NOTE Trim the corner 0 6 cm 1 4 for easier insertion of the hem into the foot 5 0 6 cm 1 4 46 A Blind Hemming Machine settings Pattern 16 or 17 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Blind hemming foot G Foot pressure 7 Select pattern 16 for woven fabrics or pattern 17 for elastic fabrics Folding the fabric a oe Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown 1 Heavy fabric Fine to medium fabric 0 4 0 7 cm 3 16 1 4 Overcasting Wrong side of fabric 0O BR OOD P Sewing Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stit
5. Instruction Book IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only Read all instructions before using this sewing machine DA N G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning WA R N l N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 2 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner s manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner s manual 3 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return this
6. 33 x 3 x 3 5 S 4 x 58 Button Sewing Machine settings Pattern 34 Buttonhole gt Thread tension AUTO iBpa 4 fer Presser foot Button sewing foot T Foot pressure 7 J Feed dog Lowered refer to page 22 J N WARNING Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot Attaching the button sewing foot T Insert the rear pin on the foot into the rear groove of the foot holder 1 Rear pin 2 Rear groove Gently lower the presser bar while holding the foot with your fingers Sewing Lower the feed dog Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your hand Lower the foot to hold the button in place aligning the direction of the button Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the needle bar swings to the right Press the stitch width adjusting key so the needle enters into the right hole of the button Start sewing and continue until the machine stops automatically Remove the fabric from the machine Pull the bobbin threads to bring the needle threads down to the wrong side of the fabric Tie the threads together 59 70 HH ds NO Ze o LAARA AAAI AUNT H ESBS a ESBS ES AERAR KUNNEN VV VY WV AANAAANA inn AULA LULU TT LULU WV VV 4 60 Darning Machine settings Patter
7. Felt cushion Dual feed foot AD Knee lifter Spool supporter Extra spool pin Touch panel stylus Border guide foot Convertible free motion quilting foot QB H Open toe foot Clear view foot Foot control Power cable mm LT IN Hs l Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing 1 Extension table To detach Draw the table out to the left To attach Slide the table on the base and push the table to the right Free arm sewing Free arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves waist bands pant legs or any other tubular garments It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows Accessories Storage The accessories can be conveniently stored in the foot storage compartment under the top cover and in the extension table Under the top cover 1 Zipper foot E Overcasting foot C Zigzag foot A Clear view foot Open toe foot Convertible free motion quilting foot QB H Satin stitch foot F Blind hemming foot G Touch panel stylus O ON OO KW PY In the extension table 10 Rolled hem foot D 11 Overedge foot M 12 1 4 seam foot O 13 Button sewing foot T 14 Cording foot H 15 Bobbins 16 Screwdriver key 17 Dual feed foot AD 18 Automatic buttonhole foot R 19 Rear compartment NOTE Other accessories can be stored in the rear compartment
8. needle onto something flat a needle plate glass etc The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent Never use a blunt needle 4 Gap Lawn Silk 80 100 9 65 11 75 Georgette Cotton 80 100 Tricot Synthetic 80 100 Wool Polyester Cotton Silk 50 Polyester Cotton 60 80 Fine jersey Synthetic 50 80 Wool Cotton 50 14 90 Denim Silk 50 14 90 16 Jersey Cotton 40 50 100 Coating Synthetic 40 50 Quilting Silk 30 Cotton 50 16 100 20 i 2 20 ee Se AUTE 21 Balancing Thread Tension Auto thread tension For general sewing set the thread tension dial at AUTO which covers a wide range of sewing conditions Recommended tension setting for the selected pattern is indicated on the LCD screen 1 Thread tension dial 2 Recommended tension setting Balanced thread tension For straight stitch sewing both needle and bobbin threads will join at the middle of the fabric For zigzag stitch sewing the needle thread will appear slightly on the wrong side of the fabric Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Needle thread Bobbin thread A U N Manual thread tension adjustment You should adjust the tension manually if the LCD screen shows a tension setting other than AUTO You may also need to adjust tension manually depending on the sewing conditions such as the type of fabric and number of layers If the
9. winch 28T Programming Automatic Thread Cutting To cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern combination press the automatic thread cutter key after programming the pattern combination The cutter sign will be indicated on the LCD screen and the LED signal on the thread cutter button will turn on 1 Cutter sign 2 LED signal The machine will sew the pattern combination and cut the threads then stop automatically NOTE If you wish to cut the threads automatically after sewing the desired pattern press the automatic thread cutter button after selecting the desired pattern When a pattern in the buttonhole group is selected the machine will cut the threads and stop automatically after the pattern is completed When a pattern in any other group is selected pressing the auto lock button or reverse button will cause the machine to cut the threads and stop automatically Checking Properties of a Pattern Combination You can check the total length number of patterns and stitch count of a pattern combination 1 Total length in centimeters and inches 2 Number of patterns 3 Total stitch counts If you wish to sew a series of pattern 244 within a span of 20 cm 8 memorize one unit of pattern 244 and press the pattern icon on the LCD screen The length of the single pattern will be shown Calculate how many number of patterns are required and memorize the required number of patterns
10. Patterns or Characters ccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 82 nsering a Paterissa enor nia anaes 83 SALI a PANG lig orcirtccteanemceacanendanwsacniaebensseacerancatuarenterinntees 83 Uniform Stitch ACjUStMENL ceeccecsseeeeeceeeeeeesaeeeeeesaeeeeens 84 Unified needle drop position cccseececeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeees 84 Programming Satin Stitches and Stretch Stitches 85 Individual Stitch Adjustment ccccecsseeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeesaeeees 85 STORING AND RECALLING A PATTERN COMBINATION Storing a Pattern Combination si csasetsentnesetesnesontetiontieredesaeiesncdsit 86 Overwriting a Stored Combination ecceeeeettteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 86 Recalling a Stored Combination cee eeceeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeaees 87 Deleting a Stored Combination 2 0 cceeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeees 87 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns cccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 88 Cleaning the Hook Race Feed Dog and Thread Cutter PSC USI reds otcee oes ccneaes ane aoueeaneucan 89 Reattaching the Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate 89 Problems and Warning Signals ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 90 Troubleshooting sree catioc cy cysctnannsamnacen wiocmsnettsnosngntets ooannenrnernensconeee 92 42 Jo f U G T at 29 Lh S 30 36 GETTING READY TO SEW Names of Parts 1 Take up lever 2 Foot pressure
11. automatic plate converter should be open if any pattern other than D1S D2S or D3S is selected The APC setting window will open if a stitch pattern other than D1S D2S or D3S is selected while the automatic plate converter is closed k wo T If the bobbin thread is pulled out through the hole in the plate converter press the OK key under Set and follow the instructions that appear in the APC setting window A NOTE H Press the OK key under Ready to open the plate converter if the bobbin thread has already been cut with the automatic thread cutter A Hold the bobbin thread and press the OK key The JPL bobbin thread will be trimmed automatically 3 Remove the tail of the bobbin thread and press the OK 7 4 The plate converter will open 35 Variety of straight stitches gt Straight stitch with left needle position Machine settings Pattern D4 Utility E Thread tension AUTO HASI 2 28 aie Presser foot Zigzag foot A Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure 7 Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics Lock a Matic stitch Machine settings Pattern D2 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure 7 Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching When you reach the end of the seam press the reverse button once The
12. be recalled by pressing the memory recall key Storing a Pattern Combination Program a pattern combination Press the memory recall key The LCD screen will show memory address M1 and the key function assignment Press the memory recall key or turn the jog dial to select the desired address Press the memory key or memory key icon La Mon the LCD screen The pattern combination will be stored in the selected memory address 1 Memory key icon NOTE The machine beeps and an hourglass appears on the LCD screen while the machine is storing the pattern combination Do not turn the power switch off while the machine is beeping Overwriting a Stored Combination Program a pattern combination Press the memory recall key to select the desired address If a pattern combination has been already stored the LCD screen will show the image of the stored pattern combination Press the memory key or memory key icon LaF M on the LCD screen The stored combination will be replaced with the new one 86 C Recalling a Stored Combination Press the memory recall key to select the memory ad dress where the desired pattern combination is stored zM Press the confirm button or confirm button icon Lar fos on the LCD screen to recall the stored combination 1 Confirm button icon d Deleting a Stored Combination Press the memory recall key to select the memory address storing the pattern combi
13. dial 3 Reference chart 4 Top cover 5 Foot storage compartment 6 Bobbin thread cutter 7 Bobbin winder stopper 8 Bobbin winder spindle 9 Hole for extra spool pin 10 Spool holder 11 Spool pin 12 Thread tension dial 13 Thread cutter 14 Face plate 15 Speed control slider 16 LCD screen 17 Jog dial 18 Thread cutter button 19 Needle up down position button 20 Auto lock button 21 Knee lifter socket 22 Feed balancing dial 23 Reverse button 24 Start stop button 25 Extension table accessory storage 26 Buttonhole lever 2 Needle clamp screw 28 Needle 29 Zigzag foot A 30 Hook cover release button 31 Hook cover plate 32 Needle plate 33 Foot holder 34 Built in needle threader 35 Carrying handle 36 Presser foot lifter 37 Power switch 38 Foot control jack 39 Machine socket 40 Drop feed lever 41 Dual feed balancing dial 42 Hand wheel 43 Dual feed device 44 Touch panel 45 Automatic plate converter 46 Confirm button 17 18 Standard Accessories 30 31 32 33 Zigzag foot A set on the machine Overcasting foot C Rolled hem foot D Zipper foot E Satin stitch foot F Blind hemming foot G Cording foot H Overedge foot M Automatic buttonhole foot R Screwdriver Screwdriver key Set of needles Lint brush Seam ripper Buttonhole opener Spool holder large set on the machine Spool holder small Bobbins Quilting guide bar 1 4 seam foot O Button sewing foot T Open toe satin stitch foot F2
14. foot A or satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 7 A Selecting the patterns Select the desired pattern suitable for twin needle sewing Press the twin needle key w The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3 0 mm The needle drop position of straight stitches is restricted i to between 2 0 and 5 0 1 Twin needle icon 2 Maximum width 3 0 NOTES t ae i F150 BIBO A ae If you press the twin needle key a warning message will appear when a pattern not suitable for twin needle sewing is selected l Ill C ll ZM gt a cl L 1 d db p u 4 een Oe After pressing the twin needle key patterns D1 D2 D3 D4 5 7 9 10 11 13 18 19 20 21 not suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be selected ee eee ee ee ee and the tk mark is shown instead of the pattern icon IM M gM IR TR TTR oF EL NL 357454 5 K Patterns cannot be programmed if the twin needle key 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 49 50 has been pressed PESHDD EDD S3RP 55 62 66 68 69 70 71 72 73 75 79 81 87 Sewing TTEN EAAS DE 93 94 95 96 100 102 104 105 106 107 109 110 111 112 114 When changing the sewing direction raise the needle PERLER AE ENB from the fabric 115 116 117 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 SEED gt FENCED 131 132 134 135 137 138 139 140 141 143 144 146 147 148 149 73 PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION Pattern Combina
15. has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric 3 The buttonhole lever is not lowered Pages 55 57 Apply an interfacing Page 52 The machine is 1 Thread has been caught in the hook race Page 89 noisy 2 Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder Page 89 Layers shift 1 The foot pressure is not suitable for fabrics being sewn Page 22 Thread cutter LED blinks 1 The presser foot is raised before auto thread cutting is complete 2 Threads have been caught in the thread cutter mechanism Lower the presser foot Page 89 It is not abnormal for a faint humming sound to be heard from the internal motors The LCD screen and function key area may become warm after several hours of continuous use 92 858 800 861 EN
16. is the same as the square sensor buttonhole refer to pages 51 53 The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown Use an eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 30 to 1 00 57 Stretch buttonholes Machine settings Pattern 30 or 32 Buttonhole z Thread tension AUTO ae oe l Ae s auto Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R J Foot pressure 7 gt The sewing procedure is the same as the square sen m sor buttonhole refer to pages 51 53 l The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 50 to 1 00 for aa pattern 30 and 0 50 to 2 50 for pattern 32 J If the stitch balance of the left and right row is not even correct it by turning the feed balance dial A Stretch buttonhole Machine settings Pattern 31 Buttonhole Thread tension AUTO LA fen Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 7 The sewing procedure is the same as the square sensor buttonhole refer to pages 51 53 The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 70 to 1 20 m ams m am SS
17. key Two counts of the straight stitch bridge stitch are added to pattern 77 1 Bridge stitch NOTES The number on the right of the stitch image indicates stitch counts to be inserted The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns 151 to 154 and 157 are independent from those of the combined pattern Patterns 155 to 158 will inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination Use patterns 151 154 with satin stitches 2 Pattern 154 Bridge NOTE Use pattern 157 if you wish to add straight stretch stitches Use a blank space if you wish to insert a space between Stitch patterns 3 Blank space 78 Programming French Knots Example Combination of French knot and bridge stitches ie oe Select pattern 159 Decorative Decorative E 153 eee 3 t a io me c ots A 57 158 160 S35 i 2 50 t a Press the memory key Select pattern 152 Bridge ril ogl rn oa co al d gt d 151 We Ws Jid O58 4 Press the memory key Two counts of straight stitch with center needle position will be added to the French knot 1 1 French knot 2 Bridge stitch 79 MONOGRAMMING Selecting a Letter Style Press the monogram key to select the letter style The monogram selection window will open The following 3 styles are available 1 Block 2 Script 3 Broadway
18. machine will sew four reverse stitches four forward stitches and then stop sewing automatically pe eeeeecoee gt Locking stitch Machine settings Pattern D3 Utility SS E Thread tension AUTO L135 2 28 dir Presser foot Zigzag foot A Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure 7 This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of r T the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam the machine will _ sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing wee automatically 36 gt Triple stretch stitch Machine settings Pattern 5 Utility pee ee oe Thread tension AUTO sls eS ae Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 7 This strong durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength CSS8S80680 0999S9So o gt gt Stretch stitch Machine settings Pattern 6 or 7 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 7 2M A 2 58 dura This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias
19. needle thread is too tight the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Needle thread 4 Bobbin thread Turn the thread tension dial to a lower number to decrease the thread tension If the needle thread is too loose the needle thread loops on the underside of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Needle thread 4 Bobbin thread Turn the thread tension dial to a higher number to increase the thread tension Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure dial located under the top cover The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7 For ordinary sewing set 7 at the setting mark 1 Foot pressure dial 2 Setting mark Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and stretch fabrics To reduce the pressure set the dial at a lower number The recommended dial setting for the selected pattern will T be show on the LCD screen 13 5 1 2 28 auto For example set the dial at 5 for heirloom stitch patterns number 55 to 64 Set the dial at 4 for applique stitches 3 Recommended setting Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered for basting sewing on buttons free motion quilting etc Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed dog 1 Drop feed lever Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed dog it will return to the up
20. register the new setting You can select the desired level by also pressing a sound level icon with the touch panel stylus NOTE Items and settings can also be selected by pressing the relevant icon on the LCD screen 25 gt Sub window display time A sub window will appear when selecting certain patterns such as buttonholes The duration of the sub window display can be altered Turn the jog dial to select x0 5 1 second x1 0 2 seconds E4 or x1 5 3 seconds T The preset time is x1 0 2 seconds Press the confirm button to register the new setting x05 x15 gt Resumption setting The last pattern sewn before turning the power off can be x recalled when turning the power on again by setting the FS Ez resumption setting on Mt SET Mi Turn the jog dial to select the normal set or resumption set SET lt Press the confirm button to register the new setting Resumption set Favorite stitch adjustment SET If you wish to save the altered stitch length and width for Ai rf T future use turn on this option E T hej ial N FF pa Mt SETH urn the jog oia to select O er O Press the confirm button to register the new setting 26 g a PC Automatic Plate Converter Touch panel calibration If the touch panel keys seem out of alignment calibrate the key position as follows Press the center of the stitch width adjusting
21. seams while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat Stitch pattern 7 is a stretch stitch in the left needle position Use this stitch when seaming thin fabrics such as tricot and fine jersey 3 Sewing with the Dual Feed Device Machine settings Pattern D1S Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure 7 A NOTE Patterns number D1 D2 D3 D4 and D1S D2S D3S can be sewn with the dual feed device The dual feed device is extremely effective for sewing with hard to feed material such as vinyl or leather It also gt eliminates layer slippage NOTE See page 13 for how to attach the dual feed foot and to engage the dual feed device Sewing Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide on the needle plate Lower the needle at the point where you wish to start Pull the needle and bobbin thread toward the rear Dict eg Lower the presser foot Start sewing at medium speed Gently guide the fabric gt gt A ON along the seam guide letting the fabric feed naturally oo When seaming plaid fabrics match the plaids of the Sa i ba f upper and lower layers and pin them together Ook pp y p g y A P Dual feed balancing dial The dual feed balancing dial should be set at 0 However you may need to adjust the dual feed balance with this dial since the effect of the dual
22. stitch key NOTE No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the locking stitch key 4 Start sewing The machine will lock the stitch and sew single unit of the pattern then stop automatically after locking off the stitch 1 Locking stitch a ef a hap P tts g aS D A T E E TD D ED T S A E R S F Twin Needle Sewing A N CAUTION Turn off the machine before changing the needle and threading the machine When sewing with the twin needle press the twin needle key w NOTES Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F Use 60 or finer threads Test the stitches before you begin to sew Threading the machine for twin needle Raise the needle to the highest position and raise the presser foot Attach the extra spool pin refer to page 14 Draw both threads from the spools and pass them through the points from U to 7 Make sure that the two strands of thread do not get tangled Pass one of the threads through the needle bar thread guide on the left and the other on the right 1 Needle bar thread guide left 2 Needle bar thread guide right Thread the needles from the front to back by hand NOTES Threading of points 1 to 5 is the same as for single needle The needle threader cannot be used for the twin needle 12 Machine Setting Pattern See below Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag
23. the sign on the key to decrease the stitch length 32 Customizing the preset values of the stitch length and width The preset values of the stitch length and width are optimized for each pattern However you can change the preset values to suit your sewing preferences if the favorite stitch adjustment option is turned on refer to page 26 Example To change the preset value of the stitch length Select the stitch pattern you wish to change the preset value The indication of stitch width and length are surrounded with a frame and will work as a custom setting key when the favorite stitch adjustment option is turned on 1 Custom setting key Adjust the stitch length as you prefer Press the custom setting key The LCD screen will display the custom setting window Press the memory key Jor its icon aM on the LCD screen to save the custom settings Press the clear key Jor its icon Tf Son the LCD screen to restore the default settings The LCD screen will return to the previous window and the symbol C will appear on the screen to indicate that the preset values have been changed 2 Symbol C Restoring the default settings Select a pattern for which you have changed the preset settings k E 13 5 ee Press the custom setting key The LCD screen will show the custom setting window with the customized settings Press the clear key The LCD screen wi
24. the cross mark with the touch panel stylus 4 Cross mark Press the confirm button in the center of the jog dial to select the group enclosed with a frame or press the icon of the desired group with the touch panel stylus 5 Confirm button 6 Touch panel stylus The pattern selection window will open Turn the jog dial and press the confirm button or press the stitch icon to select the desired stitch pattern The LCD screen will display the pattern number and stitch image along with information such as stitch width and length recommended foot foot pressure and tension setting 7 Stitch image 8 Pattern number 9 Information NOTE A message window will be displayed for briefly when certain stitch pattern is selected CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils screwdrivers or the like Use the touch panel stylus to press the LCD screen 23 me ee 2 28 F gine Attach Al AG Detach Di D6 a etac Z en Help key Pressing this key will show alternative applications and useful information for the HOROMA stitch patterns dslebsi L LESTIE D1 D2 D3 D4 9 ll 35 36 132 1 Help key When one of the above patterns is selected the mark is displayed 2 2 mark Example Stitch pattern D1 is selected When you press the help key the following will be dis played on the LCD screen The first page shows the
25. the dual feed device Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position 1 Extra lifted position Hold the dual feed device and lower it slowly 2 Dual feed device Swing the dual feed device forward to the underside of the dual feed foot until they engage 12 A Disengaging the dual feed device Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position 1 Extra lifted position Pull down the dual feed device to disengage it from the dual feed foot Swing the dual feed device to the rear 2 Dual feed device Swing up the dual feed device until it catches the pins 3 Pin Removing the dual feed foot Loosen the thumbscrew with the screwdriver 1 Thumbscrew Raise the presser foot and loosen the thumbscrew to remove the dual feed foot 2 Dual feed foot Attach the foot holder to the presser bar and tighten the thumbscrew lightly Lower the presser foot and tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver 3 Foot holder 4 Presser bar gt Setting the Spool of Thread Lift up the spool pin Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown Attach the large spool holder and press it firmly against the spool of thread 1 Large spool holder NOTE Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread 2 Small spool holder Extra spool pin Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin
26. to less than 4 5 41 Knit stitch ee Machine settings 13 Pattern 13 Utility Thread tension AUTO 5 4 IAO F dic Presser foot Zigzag foot A _ Foot pressure 7 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the Stitches Overcasting stitch Machine settings Pattern 14 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Overcasting foot C J Foot pressure 7 This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew 1 Edge of fabric 2 Guide NOTE The stitch width cannot be changed to less than 4 5 Overcasting stitch Machine settings Pattern 15 Utility Thread tension 6 8 alee s gng Presser foot Overedge foot M Footpressure 7 This stitch finishes the edges of fabric similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew 1 Edge of fabric 2 Guide NOTE The stitch width cannot be changed
27. under the groove of the foot holder Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place Each foot is marked with an identification letter 4 Groove 5 Presser foot 6 Identification letter Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder AAN WARNING Turn the power switch off before removing or attaching the foot holder Remove the needle for easy operation Removing the foot holder Raise the presser foot and loosen the thumbscrew Remove the foot holder 1 Thumbscrew 2 Foot holder Attaching the foot holder Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver 3 Presser bar Attach the needle after installation of the foot holder NOTE Lower the presser foot when loosening and tightening the thumbscrew if it is hard to access A Setting for Dual Feed Sewing WARNING Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot Attach the dual feed foot when sewing with the dual feed device Attaching the dual feed foot Remove the needle and loosen the thumbscrew with the screwdriver 1 Thumbscrew Raise the presser foot and loosen the thumbscrew to remove the foot holder 2 Foot holder Attach the dual feed foot to the presser bar and tighten the thumbscrew lightly Lower the presser foot and tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver 3 Dual feed foot 4 Presser bar Setting
28. up or down LED signal depending on the position set by this button The LED signal is turned on when the down position is selected NOTE The machine will always stop with the needle up after sewing buttonholes darning and monograms If you press the up down needle position button when the presser foot is at the extra lifted position the LCD screen will advise you to lower the foot 5 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads automatically The LED signal blinks while cutting threads NOTES Use the thread cutter on the face plate when cutting specialized threads or threads 30 or thicker _ Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism regularly to avoid malfunction due to built up lint Avoid using a paper cored spools with the auto thread cutter When nearly empty they may not unwind smoothly and cause the thread to bunch up or slip when using the auto thread cutter refer to page 10 Do not pull the fabric if auto thread cutting fails and the thread tangles Turn the power switch off and remove the needle plate to remove the tangled threads refer to page 89 6 Jog dial The jog dial is used for selecting stitch patterns characters and certain settings Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise with your fingertip to browse patterns or settings 7 Confirm button Press the confirm button to select the desi
29. 4 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and start the machine Stop the machine when the bobbin has wound several layers and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin NOTE Set the speed control slider at the fastest position 5 Start the machine again Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and stops spinning Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the thread cutter 5 Thread cutter NOTE For safety purposes the machine will automatically stop 2 minutes after starting bobbin winding Pi Inserting the Bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin holder 1 Front notch Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades 2 Tension spring blades 4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread Slips into the side notch 3 Side notch Pull out about 10 cm 4 of thread to the rear Reattach the hook cover plate 4 Hook cover plate NOTE The threading chart is shown on the hook cover plate for your reference Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot Press the needle up down position WA button twice to raise the needle CS Turn the power switch off a C5 ooh Vo eee Pass the thread in order from 1 to 7 i sf Hold the
30. 53 Corded buttonhole Machine settings Pattern 23 Buttonhole Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 7 With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot 1 Spur Bring the ends of the cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of the buttonhole foot to hold them tight 2 Forks To sew a corded buttonhole follow the same procedure as a sensor buttonhole Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole will start and start sewing The sewing procedure is the same as the square sensor buttonhole Remove the fabric from the machine SS Cut the filler cord at both ends an YW To cut the buttonhole opening refer to page 53 of NOTE Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of filler cord used 54 ae F H 45 A OTO R H 45 9 tL UTC 55 Adjusting the buttonhole width The buttonhole width can be adjusted by pressing the stitch width adjusting key Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to increase the buttonhole width Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the buttonhole width 1 Stitch width adjusting key 2 Narrower buttonhole 3 Wider butto
31. Check the total length of the pattern combination and adjust the number of the patterns if necessary L S Select the locking stitch and press the memory key The machine will sew the memorized number of patterns and stop automatically 76 Sewing the Pattern Combination from the Beginning If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern combination and wish to sew it over again press the memory key to sew the pattern combination from the beginning Programmed pattern combination Sewing stopped Press the memory key Sewing starts from the beginning of the pattern combination A U N Sewing the Current Pattern from the Beginning If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern combination and wish to start sewing again from the incomplete pattern press the mirror image key to sew from the beginning of the pattern last sewn Programmed pattern combination Sewing stopped Press the mirror image key Sewing starts from the beginning of the incomplete pattern AA UO N re A Det FITA 512 58 gine a ee FTA s12 58 Bridge Stitches Stitch patterns number 151 to 158 are bridge stitches which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern Example Combination of pattern 77 Heirloom and pattern 155 Bridge Select pattern 77 Heirloom Press the memory key Select pattern 155 Bridge 4 Press the memory
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33. Mechanism WARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning CAUTION Make sure to open the automatic needle converter before removing the needle plate NOTE Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page Remove the needle and presser foot Remove the setscrews and remove the needle plate 1 Screwdriver 2 Setscrew 3 Needle plate Take out the bobbin Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it 4 Bobbin holder Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush and a soft dry cloth 5 Lint brush 4 Clean the feed dog thread cutter mechanism and hook race with the lint brush 6 Feed dog 7 Thread cutter mechanism 8 Hook race Clean the hook race with a dry cloth Reattaching Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate 6 Insert the bobbin holder The knob of the bobbin holder should fit next to the stopper on the hook race Be sure to align the triangle marks on the bobbin holder and stopper 9 Knob 10 Stopper 11 Triangle marks Reattach the needle plate and tighten the screws NOTE After cleaning the machine insert the needle and attach the presser foot 89 Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign follow the guidance below Warning Sign Cause Try this The foot control is disconnected while sewing The start stop button is pressed with the foot control connecte
34. Selecting a Character Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired character and press the confirm button The LCD screen shows the upper case alphabet lower case alphabet upper case European letters lower case European letters and numbers in this order 1 Upper case alphabet Lower case alphabet Upper case European letters Lower case European letters Numbers O AeA W DP You can also select a character by pressing the icon of the desired case group and the character with the touch panel stylus 80 Ms Ese y Programming a Monogram Example To program R amp B Press the monogram key Select letter R Block style Press the memory key 4 Select letter amp Block style Press the memory key 6 Select letter B Block style Press the memory key Press the auto thread cutter key 9 The machine will sew R amp B cut the threads and stop automatically NOTE If you cut the threads with the thread cutter button press the up down needle position button to bring the needle to the down position before sewing This prevents the needle mark of the extra stitch when cutting the threads 1 Thread cutter button EDITING A PATTERN COMBINATION gt Viewing a Long Combination The LCD screen only shows 5 patterns or 9 characters at a time If the entire combination is not displayed press th
35. achine will sew back to the starting point Stop the machine when you are directly opposite the starting point Press the reverse button 4 Starting point 4 Start the machine again The machine sews the front bartack and the right side of the buttonhole Stop the machine when you reach the ending point Press the reverse button Start the machine again The machine will sew a back bartack and locking stitches then automatically stop To sew the same size buttonhole reposition the fabric and start the machine To sew a buttonhole of a different size press the memory key m to memorize a new size and start sewing from the beginning 6 Cut the buttonhole opening with the seam ripper 5 Seam ripper 56 F 2 451 3 dire 1 mm Round end and fine fabric buttonholes Machine settings Pattern 25 or 26 Buttonhole Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 7 The sewing procedure is the same as the square sensor buttonhole refer to pages 51 53 The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 5 5 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 30 to 1 00 wm PL Fi MAS Gut Keyhole buttonholes Machine settings Pattern 27 28 29 Buttonhole Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 7 The sewing procedure
36. art Sewing Lower the foot while pushing the black button in The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping 1 Thick fabrics 2 Black button Changing sewing direction Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabrics by pressing the up down needle position button Raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction 29 Securing seam For fastening the ends of seams press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold in the reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock a Matic stitch pattern D2 D2S or locking stitch pattern D3 D3S so the machine will lock the stitch off and stop automatically 1 Reverse Button After finishing sewing press the thread cutter button to cut the threads 2 Thread Cutter Button NOTE Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized threads thick threads 30 or thicker 3 Thread Cutter Using the Seam Guides The seam guides are marked on the needle plate free arm and hook cover The seam guides for 1 4 3 8 and 5 8 are also marked on the front of the needle plate 1 Seam guides on the front of the needle plate The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position i
37. ch width adjusting button so that the needle just pierces the folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over to the left side M Sew guiding the fold along the guide 6 Guide on the foot 7 Fold 8 Open the fabric with the right side up The stitches on the right side of the fabric will be almost invisible 8 Right side of fabric A 47 Changing the needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting key The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position and the guide in millimeters Press the sign to move the needle to the right Press the sign to move the needle to the left Left needle drop position Right needle drop position Guide on foot Distance between the left needle position and the guide A UO N NOTE The stitch width of patterns 16 and 17 cannot be changed but the needle drop position will move Making the straight stitches in pattern number 16 longer Program a combination of patterns 16 and pattern 155 or 156 Two straight stitches will be added to the blind hem stitch when combining with pattern 155 Four stitches will be added with pattern 156 NOTE To alter the needle drop position of the programmed pattern combination shift the cursor under pattern 16 Press the stitch width adjusting key to alter the needle drop position It is not necessary to adjust the needle drop position of pattern 17 as it w
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39. ction Keys 5 7 1 S 4 028 Joss P APC Autdmatic Plate Converter 1 Mode key refer to page 23 Press this key to open the group selection window 2 Monogram key refer to page 80 Press this key to select one of 3 letter styles available 3 Direct pattern selection keys refer to page 34 Press one of 3 keys to select a straight stitch pattern using automatic plate converter 4 Memory recall key refer to page 86 Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations This button is also used to customize the default settings of stitch length and width 5 Auto thread cutter key refer to page 76 Press this key before sewing if you wish to cut the threads automatically after finishing sewing with a locking stitch When programming a pattern combination press this key after the last programmed pattern to cut the threads automatically after finishing sewing The LED signal on the thread cutter button refer to page 8 will turn on when the auto thread cutter key is pressed 6 Locking stitch key refer to page 71 Press this key after the last memorized pattern The machine will automatically lock the stitch off and then stop when finishing sewing 7 Clear key refer to page 82 Press this key to delete the last memorized pattern Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to delete the whole pattern combination 3 8 Set key refer to page 25 Press this key to open the machine se
40. d The power is turned on while depressing the foot control The power is turned on with the needle in the down position The machine is started without lowering the presser foot The machine will stop if the presser foot is raised while sewing The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the right Connect the foot control and start the machine again Disconnect the foot control Release the foot control Turn the hand wheel to raise the needle Lower the presser foot and start the machine Lower the presser foot and start the machine again Shift the bobbin winder spindle to the left for stitching The machine will stop if the buttonhole is sewn without lowering the buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever and start the machine again EPI button can t be used Co w zal2bA Auta SA The foot control is released or the start stop button is pressed while sewing a locking stitch The auto thread cutter button is pressed while the machine is still initializing after turning the power on Or the thread cutter button is pressed 4 times in a row The twin needle button is pressed when a pattern unsuitable for twin needle sewing has been selected Start the machine again to let the machine stop automatically Press the thread cutter button after the machine stops Select the pattern suitable for twin needle sewing 90 Warning Sign Cause Tr
41. d stretch stitch combinations can be uniformly adjusted Press the stitch width adjustment key The stitch width will be applied to all programmed patterns NOTE However uniform adjustment of the stitch length is not available Adjust the stitch lengths individually Individual Stitch Adjustment The stitch width and length can be individually adjusted for each pattern in a programmed combination gt Example Changing the stitch width of the one pattern in the combination Press the edit key to shift the cursor under the pattern you wish to adjust F 2 58 E a gt E Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the width to X 5 0 AN X gt K 2 58 ay HK x AN NOTES To view the stitch settings of each pattern shift the cursor under the desired pattern then press the stitch width or length adjusting key The settings will be displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen If you press the stitch width or length adjusting key when the cursor is to the right of the last programmed pattern individual adjustments will be cancelled and uniform adjustment will be applied 85 M120 At a a 137 137 144 w x 137 144 x1 S STORING AND RECALLING A PATTERN COMBINATION Up to 20 pattern combinations can be stored in the memory for future use even after turning the power off The stored pattern combination can
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43. e edit key to view the rest of the combination Press the right arrow on the edit key to shift the cursor to the right Press the left arrow on the edit key to shift the cursor to the left NOTE Arrow signs ef on the LCD screen indicate that there is the rest of the combination in that direction Once sewing has started the cursor appears under the first pattern and will shift to the right as you sew 10 d2 183 134 135 x1 x1 x1 x1 O S n n Press the edit key again to view the hidden patterns or to FITA P Ae E edit the pattern combination The cursor will blink and can be moved to the desired j position Deleting the Patterns or Characters Example Deleting pattern 136 Press the edit key to shift the cursor under pattern 136 135 136 137 1 Press the clear key F MA FE Pattern 136 will be deleted NOTE Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the AAA e programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return to the display prior to programming 82 Inserting a Pattern gt Example Inserting a space Press the edit key to shift the cursor under the pattern immediately after where you wish to insert a space 131 132 133 x x x Press the memory key and a space will be inserted before pattern 133 Duplicating a Pattern Press the edit key to shift the cursor under the pattern to be duplicated Pre
44. e thread around the right guide toward you 3 Left guide 4 Right guide Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye 5 Thread loop 4 Pull the thread end through the needle eye NOTE The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle 18 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot lifter Hold the needle thread with your finger 1 Needle thread Press the needle up down position button twice to draw up the bobbin thread 2 Needle up down position button Pull the needle thread to bring up the loop of bobbin thread 3 Loop of bobbin thread 4 Pull both threads 10 cm 4 and draw them to the rear under the presser foot Changing Needles J N CAUTION Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from the power supply before changing the needle Raise the needle by pressing the needle up down position button and lower the presser foot Turn the power switch off Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle from the clamp 1 Needle clamp screw Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear When inserting the needle into the needle clamp push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with a screwdriver 2 Flat side 3 Stopper pin To check needle straightness place the flat side of the
45. ess the elongation key to select the desired elongation ratio Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original pattern length X1 original length to X5 1 Elongation ratio The stitch length and width can also be changed Sewing Border Designs with the Border Guide Foot Machine settings Pattern See example below Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Border guide foot Foot pressure 7 Example Patterns number 249 61 250 Attach the border guide foot Select pattern 250 and sew a line of the pattern Position the fabric so that the line of pattern 250 fits between the right guides of the foot Select pattern 249 and sew a line of the pattern Position the fabric so that the 2 lines of patterns fit between the inner guides of the foot 4 Select pattern 61 and sew a line of the pattern 70 Ce ee a FITA E040 gute 137 1 man ANN ne F TA S 40 aur ae 71 Sewing a Mirror Image of a Pattern To sew a mirror image of a stitch pattern press the locking stitch key after memorizing the desired pattern Select the desired pattern Press the mirror image key The mirror image of the pattern will be sewn continuously Sewing a Single Unit of a Pattern To sew only a single unit of a stitch pattern press the locking stitch key after memorizing the desired pattern Select the desired pattern Press the memory key 3 Press the locking
46. fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1 4 seam allowance 1 Guide 2 Right sides of the fabric Angle scales on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angle without marking by using the angle scales on the needle plate The angle scales are marked at 45 60 90 and 120 degrees a e g Patchwork Stitches Machine settings Pattern 104 111 Quilt N Thread tension Auto F es a foot F 25a 4 Ses Presser foot Satin stitch foot Foot pressure 7 Open the seam flat with the right side up and sew patchwork stitch along the seam line 64 Quilting Machine settings Pattern D1 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A or dual feed foot AD Foot pressure 7 Attaching the quilting bar Insert the quilting guide bar into the opening and slide the quilting guide bar to the position according to the desired Space between seams 1 Opening on the foot holder 2 Quilting guide bar 3 Space between seams Sewing Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar Clasp Stitch Machine settings Pattern 103 Quilt Thread tension AUTO 250 FE arc Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 5 You can secure quilt layers and batting using the clasp stitch Select pattern 103 and press the memory key Press the memory lock key mo Lower the presse
47. fabric edge Trim the allowance close to the stitches Make sure not to cut the stitches e 68 132 1 i wm PTL FITO EIA ME FE ira P amer 5 8 El 5g FE Gite 7 Cording 3 strand cording Machine settings Pattern 132 Satin Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Cording foot H Foot pressure 7 Insert 3 strands of cording under the spring of the foot and draw them under the foot to the rear 1 Spring Hold the three strands parallel for even sewing and be sure to sew over the strands Stitch slowly and smoothly guiding the fabric as you sew Cording 1 strand cording Machine settings Pattern 9 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Cording foot H Foot pressure 7 Insert one strand of cording under the spring of the foot and draw it under the foot to the rear use the center slot of the spring Select pattern 9 Utility then decrease the stitch width and sew 69 A Satin Stitches Machine settings Pattern Thread tension Presser foot Foot pressure 131 150 Satin AUTO Satin stitch foot F 7 A n Fe Tes FITA 148 Auta X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 y N s 4 H F The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same Example Pattern number 134 Select pattern number 134 Pr
48. feed varies depending on the type of fabric Test sew on scrap piece of the fabric you intended to sew to check the feed balance A If the lower layer puckers turn the dual feed balancing dial toward B Ifthe upper layer puckers turn the dual feed balancing dial toward 1 Upper layer 2 Lower layer 3 Dual feed balancing dial NOTE Reducing the foot pressure will also improve the feed balance 38 GE H 12 5 a 1 ae sal h t Tien 3 6d P 39 Basting Machine settings Pattern 8 Utility Thread tension 1 3 Presser foot Convertible free motion quilting foot QB H Foot pressure 7 Feed dog Lowered When selecting the basting stitch the LCD screen will advise you to lower the feed dog Refer to page 22 for how to lower the feed dog Attaching the convertible free motion quilting foot Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder Attach the convertible free motion quilting foot to the presser bar and tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver Adjust the height of the foot by turning the round nut until bottom of the foot barely touches top of the fabric 1 Thumbscrew 2 Presser bar 3 Round nut Sewing Lower the feed dog Pass the needle thread through the hole in the foot and draw the thread to the rear Place the fabric and lower the presser foot Depress the foot control The
49. g as this button is pressed The button will turn red when the machine is running and green when it has been stopped Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when the button is released NOTE The start stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine The machine will not start if the presser foot is up and the LCD screen shows message A or B Lower the presser foot and start the machine 2 Reverse button When sewing pattern number D1S D1 D4 9 11 93 or 151 154 the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button Is pressed If you press the reverse button when sewing any other patterns the machine will immediately sew locking Stitches and automatically stop When the foot control is not connected and pattern D1S D1 D4 9 11 93 or 151 154 is selected the machine will sew in reverse at the slowest speed as long as the reverse button is pressed 3 Auto lock button When sewing pattern number D1S D1 D4 9 11 93 or 151 156 the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto lock button is pressed When sewing all other patterns the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern sew locking stitches and stop automatically gt 4 Needle up down position button Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down The machine will stop with the needle
50. he settings to default NOTE The touch screen calibration and language selection will not be reset If you do not wish to reset the settings press the cross mark to return to the previous display When turning the power on the opening window shows the customized settings that you have made Buzzer sound Sub window display time Resumption setting Favorite stitch adjustment Language selection ok ODN 28 A f N AS NY ae SJ SIGE x s s N n x N s s s N x Nx x x NS ies A Yy Y Q C UTILITY STITCHES Straight Stitch Machine settings Pattern D1 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure 7 Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide on the needle plate Lower the needle at the point where you wish to start Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear Lower the presser foot Depress the foot control or press the start stop button to start sewing Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the fabric feed naturally Sewing from the edge of thick fabric The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position This is helpful when you start sewing from extreme edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to st
51. ider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way gt gt gt gt gt gt Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs To increase the sewing speed move the slider to the right To decrease the sewing speed move the slider to the left Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed The harder you press the foot control the faster the machine runs NOTE The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed Operating Instructions Foot control model 21371 is for use with this sewing machine NOTE This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the machine is running overloaded Follow the safety instructions that appear on the LCD screen Machine Operating Buttons 1 Start stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine The machine starts running slowly for the first few Stitches it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider The machine runs slowly as lon
52. ill synchronously change 5 Cursor 6 Needle drop position from the guide 48 Shell Tuck Machine settings Pattern 18 Utility 7 Far Thread tension 6 8 a leH s geg Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 7 Use a light weight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge You may need to increase the needle thread tension 1 Folded edge If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows at least 1 5 cm 5 8 apart You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction 49 MEM 24 25 26 gg 27 7 28 29 30 R EA 32 Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 23 Square Sensor buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot 24 Square Memory buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor buttonhole but you can manually set and memorize the buttonhole size to sew buttonholes of the same size This buttonhole is useful for bulky fabrics or when sewing on uneven layers 25 Round end buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes 26 Fine fabric buttonhole This buttonhole is rounded at both end
53. ingham or challis Cut the fabric three times wider than the pro jected width Sew rows of straight stitches with the stitch length 5 0 and thread tension loosened to 0 1 cm 3 8 apart across the area to be smocked Tie the threads along one edge From the other edge pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly NOTE Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm 4 thread tail to the back before starting to sew Use the thread cutter on the face plate Select a smocking stitch and return the thread tension to AUTO Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows Remove the straight stitches between the gathered rows 67 A Fagoting aet in ee Machine settings i Pattern 66 67 75 Heirloom Thread tension AUTO FA El 5a FEF A Presser foot Zigzag foot A J Foot pressure 5 gt Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest Fold under each fabric edge 1 5 cm 5 8 and press Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 0 3 cm 1 8 apart Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side After finishing sewing tear away the paper P A Scallop Machine settings Pattern 79 Heirloom Thread tension AUTO 2 50 e a Presser foot Zigzag foot A J Foot pressure 7 gt Sew scallops 1 cm 3 8 from the
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55. key with the touch panel stylus Press the center of the stitch length adjusting key with the touch panel stylus Press the center of the edit key with the touch panel Stylus 4 Press the sign that appears on the LCD screen with the touch panel stylus Press the center of the D1S key with the touch panel Stylus 6 Press the I sign that appears on the LCD screen with the touch panel stylus The new settings are registered To start over the calibration again press the confirm button 2 Espa ol SUOM x E F EFS O EMm SETH o Oix1 A lt gt FS English Language selection You can choose one of the following languages for screen display 1 English Spanish Finnish French German Italian Dutch Portuguese Russian Swedish Polish O OON OO fF W PY i _ Turn the jog dial to select the desired language Press the confirm button to register the new setting Deleting stored pattern combinations All the pattern combinations stored in the memory bank can be deleted at one time Press and hold the clear key to delete all the stored pattern combinations If you do not wish to delete all the pattern combinations press the cross mark to return to the previous display Resetting all to default All the customized settings can be reset to the original settings factory settings Press and hold the clear key to reset all t
56. ll return to the previous window and the symbol C will disappear The preset values will return to the default setting the same settings as when you purchased the machine 33 BD ye es el Aute Check needle plate hole 7 ome Set Jl JL Jb jor S oes Joss TP A le Automatic Plate Converter Automatic plate converter Setting for straight stitch When stitch pattern D1S D2S or D3S is selected the automatic plate converter will close to set up the needle plate hole for straight stitch NOTE Use the dual feed device and dual feed foot when sewing fine fabrics and stretch fabrics for the best sewing results The zigzag foot can be used for sewing sturdy fabrics Select pattern D1S D2S or D3S and the APC setting window will open If the bobbin thread is pulled out through the needle plate hole press the OK key under Set and follow the instructions that appear in the APC setting window 1 Bobbin thread NOTE Press the OK key under Ready to close the plate converter if the bobbin thread has already been cut with the automatic thread cutter Hold the bobbin thread and press the OK key The bobbin thread will be trimmed automatically Remove the tail of the bobbin thread and press the OK key 4 The automatic plate converter will close 2 Automatic plate converter 34 Opening the automatic plate converter The
57. machine will take one stitch and stop automatically Release the foot control Hold the fabric taut and slide it to where you want the next stitch F 5 0 5501 a A He m 511 50 11 50 ae z on oO o Ell OG Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern 9 or 10 Utility Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 7 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting It can be used on most woven fabrics A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique Adjusting the stitch width Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to increase the stitch width Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the stitch width 1 Stitch Width A The pattern number 9 has a fixed center needle drop position The stitch width changes symmetrically B The pattern number10 has a fixed right needle drop position When you change the stitch width the left needle drop position will change 2 Fixed right needle position Adjusting the stitch length Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to increase the stitch length Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to decrease the stitch length 3 Stitch Length NOTE The stitch length and width can be altered while stitching 40 T A 511 501 37 a
58. n 35 Buttonhole Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 7 When selecting the darning stitch the LCD screen will advise you to pull the button holder open Pull the button holder to the rear Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot Press the up down needle position button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point Then lower the foot 1 Button holder 2 Starting point Start sewing The machine will sew a darning 2 cm 3 4 long and stop automatically Repeat sewing in the different direction until the darning covers the rip or hole NOTE The maximum size of darning is 2 cm 3 4 long and 0 7 cm 1 4 wide 3 Maximum length 2 cm 3 4 4 Maximum width 0 7 cm 1 4 gt Sewing a shorter darning AAAAAAAL To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm 3 4 first stop the TTT machine after sewing the required length then press the h reverse puton TT The required length has been determined Start the machine again and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 1 Required length 2 Reverse button Sewing the same size darning Simply start the machine to sew another darning at the same size To sew the darning at a different size Press the memory key m and start sewing from the begi
59. n millimeters and inches 2 Center Needle Position The cornering guides are very useful when turning a square corner 3 Cornering guide The angle scales on the needle plate are useful for patchwork piecing 4 Angle scales Turning a square corner To maintain a 5 8 seam allowance after turning a square corner use the cornering guide on the needle plate Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the cornering guide lines Lower the needle by pressing the needle up down position button Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric 90 degrees Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction 3 Cornering guide 30 This page is intentionally left blank 31 _ 351 i eaf L J Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting key NOTE The value in brackets indicates the preset setting Press the sign on the key to move the needle bar to the right Press the sign on the key to move the needle bar to the left Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting key The stitch length indication will change as the key is pressed NOTE The value in the brackets indicates the preset setting Press the sign on the key to increase the stitch length Press
60. n pattern D1S D2S or D3S is selected tangled threads around the needle bar inside the face plate The LCD screen shows an Turn the power off and turn it on again abnormal display Audible Signal The Buzzer sounds when Normal operation pip pip Deleting a pattern combination with the clear key 91 Troubleshooting 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly 2 The needle thread tension is too tight 3 The needle is bent or blunt 4 The needle is incorrectly inserted 5 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing 6 The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing 7 The fabric is moved too fast when stitching free motion quilting 8 The thread is tangled around the spool The needle thread breaks The bobbin thread breaks 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder 3 The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly The needle breaks 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted 2 The needle clamp screw is loose 3 The fabric is pulled forward when using the open toe foot 4 The needle is too fine for the fabric being used 5 An inappropriate presser foot is used Skipped stitches 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted bent or blunt 2 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn 3 A stretch stitch needle is not being used for
61. nation you wish to delete Press and hold the clear key or clear key icon t C onthe LCD screen to delete the stored combination 2 Clear key icon a Pi g b 2 NOTE To close the memory recall window press the cross mark 3 Cross mark 87 104 GO O 88 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon sewing conditions such as sewing speed type of the fabric number of layers etc Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use If stretch stitch patterns or the stretch buttonhole is distorted correct it with the feed balancing dial Set the feed balancing dial at the neutral position for normal sewing 1 Feed balancing dial 2 Neutral position Stretch stitch pattern Example Pattern 104 Quilt If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of Stitch balance of the stretch buttonholes Example Patterns 30 and 32 Buttonhole If the right row is denser turn the dial in the direction of If the left row is denser turn the dial in the direction of NOTE Return the feed balancing dial to its neutral position when the sewing is finished F Cleaning the Hook Race Feed Dog and Thread Cutter
62. nd of the zipper opening E T AT AT A T A O N Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot Sew through all layers next to the fold Stop 5 cm 2 before zipper foot E reaches the slider na on the zipper tape F Lower the needle slightly into the fabric pe Raise the foot and open the zipper to clear the slider Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam 5 Slider 6 5cm 2 44 4 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together 1 Basting 2 Zipper tape Re attach the zipper foot E with the left pin Backstitch across the end of the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 3 0 7 1 cm 3 8 6 Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot Stop about 5 cm 2 from the top of the zipper Unfasten the basting stitches 4 5cm 2 5 Basting stitches Lower the needle into the fabric raise the foot and open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam making sure the fold is even Remove the basting threads after seaming 45 Rolled Hem
63. nhole Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density The buttonhole stitch density can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjusting key Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to make the buttonhole stitch less dense Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to make the buttonhole stitch denser 1 Stitch length adjusting key 2 Denser buttonhole 3 Less dense buttonhole NOTES To alter the buttonhole width and density while sewing a test buttonhole stop the machine at the left or right row of the buttonhole then adjust the stitch width and density to find the appropriate settings The settings will return to the preset when turning the power switch off or selecting other stitches T eaa F M45 FE 4 UTC Memory buttonhole Machine settings Pattern 24 Buttonhole Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 7 When selecting the memory buttonhole the LCD screen will advise you to pull the button holder open Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out Place the fabric and lower the foot 1 Button holder NOTE You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever Start the machine to sew the left side up to the required length of the buttonhole Stop the machine and press the reverse button 2 Required length 3 Reverse button Start the machine again The m
64. nning Adjusting the evenness of darning The evenness of darning may vary depending on the sewing conditions such as type of fabrics number of layers etc You can correct the unevenness of darning with the stitch length adjusting key TA a ce E o If the left corner is lower than the right side press on to correct It If the right corner is lower than the left side press on to correct It NOTE The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9 default setting is d5 AAA AAAAAAAA MANA AAAAAAAA piw momi m pilil mn INULIN HTT sme INN ii i gt Vai TM NA NAN wy TULL WY INWVVVYYI 61 Tacking Machine settings Pattern 36 Buttonhole SEE Thread tension AUTO 281 E150 ani Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 7 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed Sewing Lower the needle at the starting point Lower the foot and sew until the machine stops automatically The machine will sew a tacking 1 5 cm 9 16 long automatically 1 Starting point 2 1 5 cm 9 16 1 a Sewing a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1 5 cm 9 16 first stop the machine after sewing the required length and then press the reverse button The required length has been determined NO Vv i amp Start the machine and continue sewing un
65. nterfacing to stretch or fine fabrics Sewing Press the needle up down position button to raise the needle Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R Snapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder You may lift the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position when placing the automatic buttonhole foot under the foot holder 1 Groove 2 Pin Pull the button holder to the back and place the button in it Push it together tightly on the button 3 Button holder NOTE If the button is extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder back a little The length of the buttonhole will be increased Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go 1 Buttonhole lever NOTE If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches Pull the buttonhole lever down and start sewing 4 Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot Press the up down needle position button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point of the buttonhole mark Then lower the foot 2 Buttonhole mark 3 Starting point 4 Bobbin thread 5 Needle
66. position when you start the machine NOTE If you start the machine with the feed dog lowered a message will appear on the LCD screen The machine will not run with the feed dog lowered when pattern number 23 33 35 40 or monogram is selected 22 Selecting the Patterns el zacc0 Pine N N 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 49 50 51 52 53 54 JeSREN RES QE 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 1 J 3 BREA PIED gt gree S eee a 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 ase eee 94 95 96 97 98 99 D D a es ee ee SSO SY R g L S sego amp I 241 242 z 4 Le Te a aaa ne ee 3 i 2 28 puro sl J LILI Sn Utility Ph WP Lz 18 4 ere ede de 23 Ad Buttonhe le Si 0 T 0 R 0 45 3 gure 5 0 Utility ES fs WP 3 18 4 fete 2hie d Zoe Ade JJ LILI SIowigic The stitch patterns are classified into 11 groups To select the desired stitch pattern refer to the reference chart inside the top cover to identify the stitch group and pattern number When turning the power switch on the LCD screen will show the straight stitch D1 selected Press the mode key and the group selection window will open 1 Mode key 2 Group selection window Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise to browse through the groups 3 Jog dial NOTE To close the group selection window press
67. prior notice Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical electronic products If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance E European Union only TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING READY TO SEW Names OF PAINS soprar reniri aeee EaD SAn Yenceetanatusverantianess 2 Standard Accessories ccccccccccecseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaceeeeeeeeeeeenaes 3 Extension Tabie sssr eE 4 Accessories Storage suis cnciscioan ante ns taedstacantannecuianseeasestucoreiseearton 4 Connecting the Power Supply c ccccccccssseeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeees 5 Controlling Sewing Speed cceseeeseceeeeceeeeeaeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaes 6 Speed control slider cccccsseeeeceeccceeeeeececeeeseeeeeeeeaesseeeeees 6 POO COMMON serati A 6 Machine Operating ButtonS vsinsaiscurceenunsenincenceseaasdeanqoasianedecumncets 7 Start stop button cenesinisewaicesainnacennestidiensieteacieniennnad nna seas adeteedecuaaeaiess 7 Reverse button sacsnsactnixnniseincannadininettndsintaniinasiaiannhanisessnineaneneadoneants 7 Auto lock button i Sisccsetenascrrsocenicamcmacinaadusen tenaieuteamndandtudwmeesnananeasvs 7 Needle up down position button ceccecesceeseeeeeseeeeeneeeeens 8 Thread cutter DU ON sanieacarsocaresseretcanptneue avienstarentieetsmontauntanes 8 OG CEA seta E tures EEE A E E nesaonictas 8 COTATI DUNO sessies i E i 8 Raising and Lowering th
68. quilt layers 3 mm 1 8 or less per stitch N CAUTION Do not select any pattern other than the straight stitch with center needle position when the closed toe or open toe foot is attached Do not move the quilt layers toward you when the open toe foot is attached 66 df B C STB 12 50 I AUTE DECORATIVE STITCHES Applique Machine settings Pattern Thread tension Presser foot 41 50 Applique AUTO Satin stitch foot F or open toe satin stitch foot F2 Foot pressure 4 Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place Guide the applique fabric so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right A The patterns number 41 to 43 have a fixed center needle drop position The stitch width changes symmetrically B The patterns number 44 to 48 have a fixed right needle drop position When you change the stitch width the left needle drop position will change C The patterns number 49 and 50 have a fixed left needle drop position When you change the stitch width the right needle drop position will change Smocking Machine settings Pattern Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 5 55 58 61 67 Heirloom Choose a soft lightweight fabric such as batiste g
69. r foot and start sewing The machine will automatically stop after sewing one unit of the pattern Raise the presser foot and move the fabric to the next position 65 A Free Motion Quilting Machine settings Pattern DiS Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Convertible free motion quilting foot QB H Foot pressure 7 Feed dog Lowered See page 22 Attaching the convertible free motion quilting foot Attach the convertible free motion quilting foot and make sure that the needle enters the center of the hole in the foot refer to page 39 Adjust the height of the foot by turning the round nut until the bottom of the foot barely touches top of quilt layers 1 Round nut Changing the foot This foot is comes with the closed toe foot attached however it is convertible to the open toe foot and clear view foot To change the foot raise the foot and turn the round nut to bring the foot to the lowest position Remove the setscrew and remove the closed toe foot Attach the desired foot and secure it with the setscrew Adjust the height of the foot see above 2 Setscrew 3 Closed toe foot 4 Open toe foot 5 Clear view foot NOTE Only the clear view foot can be used for zigzag stitches Sewing Baste or pin the quilt layers Draw a quilt design on the top fabric with a washable maker Sew at medium speed while guiding the quilt layers with your hands Move the
70. red pattern or settings y Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot 1 Presser foot lifter You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position This allows for setting the dual feed device attaching presser foot and also helps you to place thick layers of fabrics under the foot 2 Extra lifted position NOTE Do not turn the hand wheel of press the up down needle position button when the presser foot is in the extra lifted position Knee Lifter The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing patchwork quilting etc since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot Attaching the knee lifter Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter 1 Knee lifter 2 Knee lifter socket Adjusting the knee lifter The angle of the knee lifter can be adjusted to fit you Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to adjust the angle of the knee lifter Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar 3 Setscrew 4 Angle bar Using the knee lifter Push the knee lifter with your knee to easily move the presser foot up and down You can control how high the foot rises by the amount of knee pressure you exert NOTE Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching otherwise the fabric will not be fed smoothly Fun
71. s and is used on fine delicate fabrics such as fine silk 27 29 Keyhole buttonholes The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons 30 32 Stretch buttonholes This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole 33 Welted buttonhole This is a template pattern for the hand sewn welted bound buttonhole NOTE Patterns number 25 33 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing procedure is the same as pattern number 23 50 A mec 8 45 3 aire 51 Square Sensor buttonholes Machine settings Pattern 23 Buttonhole Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 7 Sensor buttonhole Patterns number 23 and 25 to 33 are sensor buttonholes The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 1 cm 3 8 to 2 5 cm 1 in diameter When selecting the sensor buttonholes the LCD screen advise you to lower the buttonhole lever NOTES It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your settings The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for ordinary buttons Apply an i
72. sassecuesacidan 69 Cording 1 strand cording snc sccetsssicncunetactentetenasteatetweietantonianiauis 69 SAN tL CMOS scrsrsseerl sni aereis ana reo rE oi 70 Sewing Border Designs with the Border Guide Foot 70 Sewing a Mirror Images of a Pattern cc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 71 Sewing a Single Unit of a Pattern cc ceseseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 71 TWIN Needle Sewing cccsseseesseeeeeeeceeceseeseeeeeeeeeeeeessaaeseeneees 72 PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION Pattern Combination sescclnsewnnnesdineceabesantesdauntieduddudatiadsawenlchiece 74 Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image ccseeeeee T9 Programming Automatic Thread Cutting ccccscseeeeeseeeeeees 76 Checking Properties of a Pattern Combination 0008 76 Sewing the Pattern Combination from the Beginning 77 Sewing the Current Pattern from the Beginning 060 77 Bridge Stitches cp tiestcone rut atetenatderantiracesaiearea near Reseeheaestisb aku 78 Programming French Knots saccencrecsads cadeevawednaneneenwetnaavavdtonearcete 79 MONOGRAMMING Selecting a Letter Style eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaaeeeeeeseaaaaes 80 Selecting a Character vaccsissiezasvadaxisancentiucasavectwvedndadervicavdsantamduiene 80 Programming a Monogram ssssssssssseessssrrsssrrrrnsrrrrrsrrrrrsrrrrrn 81 EDITING A PTTERN COMBINATION Viewing a Long Combination sinscscswcsancntacenvnsmerncenacnnneanedansennns 82 Deleting
73. sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 14 Switch this sewing machine off O when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot and the like 15 Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner s manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS a ee The design and specifications are subject to change without a
74. sewing stretch very fine fabrics and synthetics 4 The needle thread is not threaded properly 5 A poor quality needle is used Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric 5 The foot pressure is not adjusted properly A stabilizer is not used when sewing very fine fabrics The cloth is not feeding smoothly 1 The feed dog is packed with lint 2 The stitches are too fine 3 The feed dog is not raised after drop feed sewing Page 17 Page 21 Page 20 Page 20 Page 29 Page 30 Page 66 Use the spool holder Page 16 Page 89 Change the bobbin Page 20 Page 20 Page 66 Page 20 Use the correct foot Page 20 Page 20 Use the stretch stitch needle Page 17 Change the needle Page 21 Page 17 Page 20 Make stitch shorter Page 22 Apply a stabilizer Page 89 Make stitch longer Page 22 Loops on the 1 The needle thread tension is too loose Page 21 seams 2 The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric Page 20 1 The machine is not plugged in or foot control is not connected 2 Thread has been caught in the hook race 3 The presser foot is not lowered The machine does not work Buttonhole sewing is not sewn properly 1 The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn 2 The interfacing
75. ss the memory key The pattern will be duplicated and memorized 83 P b A B C D we eb ey Uniform Stitch Adjustment The stitch width and length of the programmed patterns can be uniformly adjusted Example 1 Adjusting the stitch width of the programmed pattern 175 and its mirror image Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the stitch width NOTE Stitch length can be uniformly adjusted if the programmed patterns in the same category satin Stitches or stretch stitches have been programmed The stitch width of the programmed patterns will be adjusted uniformly 1 Original width 2 Uniformly adjusted width Unified needle drop position The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the pattern combination A Unified to the left when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the center needle position B Unified to the right when combining the patterns with the center needle position and the right needle position C Unified to the center when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the right needle position D Unified to the center when combining the patterns with the left center and right needle positions 84 Programming Satin Stitches and Stretch Stitches The stitch width of satin stitch an
76. thread NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and the front stopper otherwise the buttonhole will be off the position or there will be a sewing gap 6 Slider 7 Front stopper 8 Off the position 9 Starting point 10 Sewing gap 52 P 13 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole The machine will sew the left row first 6 Then it goes to the end point with straight stitches The machine will sew the back bartack and the right row Finally the machine will sew the front bartack and stop automatically To sew another buttonhole press the thread cutter button and raise the presser foot Move the fabric to where the next buttonhole is to be sewn then lower the foot and start the machine Double layer buttonhole To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous stitches After the buttonhole is finished simply start the machine again Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever When buttonhole sewing is finished push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go 11 Buttonhole lever 9 Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting stitches Cut the opening with the seam ripper 12 Pin 13 Seam ripper NOTE If the dual feed device interferes when pressing the red button shift the dual feed device away 14 Dual feed device
77. thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot 1 Guide slot Draw the thread to the left and around the corner of the guide toward you Pull the thread along the channel 2 Corner of the guide 3 Channel Draw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the thread guide plate Pull the thread up along the left channel 4 Right channel 5 Thread guide plate 6 Left channel 4 While holding the thread at the spool firmly draw the thread up and to the back of the take up lever Draw the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take up lever 7 Eye of the take up lever Then pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide 8 Lower thread guide 6 Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide from the left 9 Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle with the needle threader refer to the next page Built in needle threader NOTE The needle threader can be used with a 11 to 16 needle or a 11 Blue needle Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended 1 Lower the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position Turn the power switch off Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go The threader hook comes out through the needle eye from behind 1 Knob 2 Threader hook Draw the thread from the left to the right under the left guide threader hook and the right guide Draw th
78. til the machine stops automatically 1 Starting point 2 Required length 3 Tack length 4 Reverse button Sewing the same size tack To sew another tack at the same size simply start the machine and it will stop automatically when finishing sewing Sewing the tack at a different size To sew the next tack at a different size press the memory key m to memorize a new size and start sewing from the beginning 62 Eyelet Machine settings Pattern 38 40 Buttonhole Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Satin stitch foot F C J Foot pressure 7 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc Sewing Sew until the machine stops automatically Open the eyelet with an eyelet puncher or pointed SCISSOIS o Z C Adjusting the shape of an eyelet Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows If the eyelet gap opens press on the stitch length adjusting button If the eyelet overlaps press on the stitch length adjusting button 1 Eyelet gap opens 2 Eyelet overlaps NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L3 default setting is L2 w a NZ Gi x Gh AN TAZ MN AN 1 2 a Pi 63 PATCHWORK AND QUILTING gt Patchwork Piecing Machine settings Pattern 93 Quilt Thread tension Auto Presser foot 1 4 seam foot O Foot pressure 7 Place the patchwork pieces right sides together Sew while guiding the edge of the
79. tion Example Programming patterns 134 and 138 NOTE Patterns in the different groups letters and numbers can also be programmed 1 Select pattern 134 Satin Press the memory key Select pattern 138 Satin Satin P Y 1236 O da7 O 139 140 4 Press the memory key or confirm button RS oF eS Combination of patterns 134 and 138 will be sewn continuously NOTE If you press the auto lock button in the middle of sewing the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern sew locking stitches and stop automatically 1 Auto lock button 74 Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image Example Pattern 137 Satin and its mirror image Select pattern 137 Satin eres 135 P 1339 Press the memory key Select pattern 137 Satin again Sati in PTT 123 136 O J37 O J38 139 4 Press the mirror image key to turn over the pattern Press the memory key eres 1 is f O Jar o 135 6 The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly Ee FITA 510 40 NOTE If you press the auto lock button in the middle of sewing the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern sew locking stitches and stop automatically 1 Auto lock button 19 Lem 4S ineh x AE O16 __ i 5TEsT aaingh EER O1 Hl Alst seee 15 eeen
80. tting window for customizing the machine settings 9 Twin needle key refer to page 72 Press this key when sewing with a twin needle 10 Elongation key refer to page 70 Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns 11 Mirror image key refer to pages 71 75 Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected pattern 12 Help key refer to page 24 Press this key to view information on the selected pattern 13 Memory key refer to pages 71 75 Press this key to memorize the selected pattern Up to 50 patterns can be memorized 14 Stitch width adjusting key refer to pages 32 40 55 Press this key to alter the stitch width 15 Stitch length adjusting key refer to pages 32 40 55 Press this key to alter the stitch length 16 Edit key refer to page 82 Press this key to edit the programmed pattern combina tions 10 Changing the Presser Foot J N WARNING Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot Removing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lifter Press the red button on the back of the foot holder The presser foot will drop off 1 Red button 2 Presser foot NOTE lf the dual feed device interferes when pressing the red button shift the dual feed device away 3 Dual feed device Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just
81. without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin Place the felt cushion on the spool pin and place a spool of thread on it as shown 3 Extra spool pin 4 Spool supporter 5 Hole for extra spool pin 6 Felt cushion NOTE The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing Removing the Bobbin Slide the hook cover release button to the right and remove the hook cover plate 1 Hook cover release button 2 Hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder 3 Bobbin NOTE Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook marked with J Using other bobbins such as pre wound paper bobbins may cause stitching problems and or damage to the bobbin holder 14 lt r a Winding the Bobbin Pull the thread from the spool Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot 1 Guide slot Draw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around under the guide plate Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with both hands 2 Thread guide 3 Guide plate Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle Push the bobbin to the right 4 Hole
82. y this The elongation key is pressed when a pattern Elongation is applicable only to that cannot be elongated has been selected satin stitches button can t be used I S ee I Lecl 4 The memory key is pressed when a pattern that Select a pattern that can be E RPA T cannot be memorized has been selected memorized be used The machine is started without lowering the feed Lower the feed dog dog with basting or button sewing selected The machine is started with the feed dog Raise the feed dog lowered The machine is started after halting due to Wait for at least 15 seconds to overload restart Remove tangled threads The feed dog is lowered while the machine is ONA take P Tevet OAE Stop for running and automatic thread cutting safety mechanism a The presser foot is raised while the machine is A running Do not lower the feed dog raise presser foot or shift bobbin The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the left winder spindle while the machine while winding a bobbin is running The machine does not work properly due to a Contact the service center or the stm fon te problem in the control circuit store from whom the machine was purchased The automatic plate converter LY does not vr IE Powel Oly aNG TEMOVE ee k tangled threads around the WOLS PrOPENY automatic thread cutting mechanism The needle bar does not move to the center Turn the power off and remove F Error whe
83. zigzag foot A and quilting guide bar for quilting The second page shows the rolled hem foot D for rolled hemming applications NOTE Arrow marks indicate that there are previous and next pages to be displayed 3 Arrow marks The third page shows the zipper foot E for zipper sewing applications Pages A1 to A6 and D1 to D6 show step by step instructions on how to engage and disengage the dual feed device NOTES Use the jog dial to scroll through the pages To close the help window press the help key again or press the clear key 24 Lf LoL JL SET 4 10 UR gt ed xD Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference Press the set key and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window 1 Set key 2 Machine setting window To close the machine setting window press the cross mark 3 Cross mark Turn the jog dial to select the desired item to set and press the confirm button Screen brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted from level 0 to 20 The preset level is 10 Turn the jog dial to adjust the screen brightness Press the confirm button to register the new setting Buzzer sound The level of the buzzer sound can be adjusted and you can mute the buzzer in normal operation Turn the jog dial to select the desired sound level mute low normal or loud Press the confirm button to

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