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Maxim M3080BEIC Lawn Mower User Manual

1. Gl 7 cm 3 SHIN TENSION LAYOUT HELP 132 You can use frame patterns with the same shape and size to sew appliques 1 Select the applique material for the project attach a stabilizer material place it into the embroidery frame and attach the embroidery frame to the machine 2 Select the frame shape to be embroidered and select the J stitch Embroider onto the applique material Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame Cut neatly around the outside of the shape made by the stitches 3 Embroider a base fabric in the same way using the same frame pattern shape and the eel Stitch as in step 2 4 Apply a thin layer of fabric glue to the rear of the applique material which is created in step 2 and then attach it to the base fabric so that it follows the frame shape just stitched Fabric glue 5 Without changing the frame shape or size select the 1 stitch and use it to embroider the applique material onto the project c c Finished applique on the project Salin stitch l Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners Use stabilizer fabric to provide extra support while embroidering After embroidering is completed remove the stabilizer fabric carefully Use stabilizer fabric which is designed specially for embroidering Case A
2. 86 l I oe SA n PA a a WIN oe Zo AJ JNE and ui can also be used to sew diagonally Slide the flat bed attachment off the machine to create the free arm 1 Attach presser foot N Sew with the a stitch to the point required Start point 2 Select the fej stitch and then sew until you reach the desired length 3 Select the it stitch again and press the REVERSE STITCH button 4 Select the E stitch and then sew until you reach the starting point Lateral zigzag sewing should be carried out using the same procedure as lateral straight sewing 87 3 CHARACTERS AND DECORATIVE STITCHES Select pattern ARY e onge malt pimlpaaala AHOA Leak kede B 88 1 Touch the CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH key Alphabetical characters Decorative stitch Satin stitch Cross stitch MY CUSTOM STITCH Function for creating your own stitches Decorative stitch 7 mm width Card 2 Select the style Block style Alphabet Italic style Character selection keys Touch this key to change the thread tension Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory Refer to page 100 Touch this key to change the character size Refer to page 94 L Larg
3. 2 Draw out the button holder plate and insert the button Button holder plate 3 Raise the presser foot and adjust the fabric so that the red mark on the foot is over the starting mark of your buttonhole Lower the presser foot into position Mark on fabric for buttonhole position Red mark on presser foot set the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section marked with an A otherwise the size of the stitch will not be correct To do this push the presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown in the left figure Pass the thread underneath the presser foot After the presser foot lever has been lowered o A 4 Lower the buttonhole lever and position it behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot 54 5 Press the START STOP button to start the machine while gently holding the end of the upper thread Gently feed the fabric by hand The machine will stop with a reinforcement stitch automatically after sewing is completed If you touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing the machine cuts both threads automatically after sewing is completed If the fabric will not feed for instance because it is too thick touch the faj stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length 6 Open the buttonhole Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole Insert a
4. Diameter 1 5 cm 9 16 Button holder plate Scale Diameter thickness 2 5 cm 1 0 5 cm 3 16 in one scale 0 5 cm 3 16 Changing the stitch width WIDTH Lajm Gamez a Touch the faj and F stitch length setting keys to adjust the stitch length 4 Longer Normal length 0 4 mm 1 64 v Shorter If the fabric will not feed for instance because it is too thick touch the AJ stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length Touch the faj and IJ stitch width setting keys to adjust the stitch width AUTO width 5 0 mm 3 16 fa Narrower 57 Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets etc s 3 9 4 58 Attach presser foot A and set the size by measuring the area to be bar tacked Button holder plate Scale 0 5 cm 3 16 Length of bar tack 0 5 to 3 cm 3 16 to 1 2 is suitable for bar tacking 0 5 to 1 cm 3 16 to 3 18 is the normal size Position the pocket as illustrated with the top of the pocket facing you Stitch down the pocket following the pattern instructions To secure the pocket with bar tacking align the needle drop point with the corner of the pocket to be stitched and move the pocket back 2 mm 1 16 as shown below After the presser f
5. a Longer F Shorter If the fabric will not feed for instance because it is too thick touch the af stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length Touch the a and im stitch width setting keys to adjust the stitch width AUTO width 2 0 mm 1 16 i gt Wider Narrower 59 60 O90000 Set the stitch length using the scale on presser foot A Medium fabric Thick fabric Scale on the presser foot Button holder plate 5 mm 3 16 at 2 on scale Length of darning is equal to scale setting Width 7 mm 1 4 The maximum stitch length for darning is 3 cm 1 3 16 Check the needle drop point and then lower the presser foot After the presser foot lever has been lowered jee set the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section marked with an A otherwise the size of the stitch will not be correct To do A this push the presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown in the left figure Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Lower the button hole lever to set it behind the metal bracket Metal bracket Start sewing while holding the upper thread by hand The machine stops automatically after sewing a reinforce ment stitch When automatic thread cutting is set the machine trims both threads automatically after
6. SELECT KEY Buttonholes General for jeans and sewing BUTTONHOLE trousers gather STITCH Pintuck etc STRAIGHT for thick coats Reinforcement at opening of pocket etc General sewing for reinforcement Straight stitching attaching sleeves reinforcing sewing stretch fabrics DARNING TITCH Overcasting ae p Darning of Patchwork BEE thick fabric BAR TACK STRETCH STITCH medium fabric ZIGZAG Attaching tape to thick and stretch fabrics thin and medium Tape attaching darning stretch fabric Overcasting medium For making and stretch fabrics EYELET eyelet on belt Tape attaching darning Reinforcing of thin and medium fabric Overcasting medium TAPE ELASTIC ATTACHING ZIGZAG STITCH AA a vw Reinforcing of thick fabric Reinforcing of medium stretch fabric and thick OVERCASTING fabric decorative stitching STITCH Reinforcing of medium thick and easily frayable fabric Reinforcement APPLIQUE of stretch fabric Decorating collar SCALLOP he of blouse edge of handkerchief Reinforcement of stretch SMOCKING decorative fabric stitching Patchwork stitches decorative stitching Reinforcement PATCHWORK Patchwork of skirts with STITCH stitches decorative A k C T stretch fabric stitching Buttonholes Patchwork for blouses stitches decorative A x C T and shirts stitching Buttonholes Fagoting
7. This message is displayed in embroidery mode when the combination of characters is too big to fit within the embroidery frame You can continue to add characters if you rotate the pattern 90 This message is displayed when any of the following are pressed while no pattern has been selected START STOP button REVERSE STITCH button i key TENSION key I key SET key This message is displayed if the frame pattern for embroidering has not been completely input and when the START STOP button is pressed when in editing mode This message is displayed when curve configuration can not be performed because there are too many characters This message is displayed when a pattern is selected during character configuration 177 Instruction messages Saving Bobbin thread 178 This message is displayed while a pattern is being saved into memory This message is displayed when the machine detects that the bobbin thread is running out This message is displayed during bobbin winding This message is displayed while the embroidery unit is initializing This message is displayed when a pattern which is stored in memory is deleted This message is displayed if a pattern is selected while a help topic is being displayed This message is displayed when the memory is full and no more patterns can be stored Patte
8. Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper while keeping 3 mm 1 8 for the sewing space Reverse side Keep 3 mm 1 8 for sewing Teeth of zipper Slider on head of zipper Crotch end Base of zipper Select the _ J stitch and then touch the as key The necessary adjustment for zipper insertion will be carried out automatically Put the left side of presser foot I into the holder and then sew the bottom layer to the crotch end base of zipper When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing Close the zipper and turn over the fabric Then attach the other side of the zipper to the fabric Reverse side Turn the fabric over to the right side and sew a straight stitch 5 cm from the end stop the machine lower the needle raise the presser foot and then remove the basting stitches Surface Move the zipper pull and sew the remaining part Surface 69 1 Attach presser foot J Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching
9. ENGLISH DEUTSCHIGERMAN i FRANCAIS FRENCH ITALIANOLITALIAN J NEDERLANDS DUTCH ESPARIOLISPANISH DANSK DANISH NORSK NORWEGIAN a PORTUGUES PORTUGUESE T RK E TURKISH M HEE CHINESE Bee Example To change the display language from Spanish back to English 1 Touch the OPERATION GUIDE key 2 Touch the lt key 3 Touch the ENGLISH key This will cancel the Spanish language setting and return all screen displays and error messages to the English language CAUTION This function should not be used as a translation function If the power supply is turned off the current language setting will be retained and will not be cleared Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 1 Connect the machine to the power supply and turn on the main power N Place the spool of thread on the spool pin The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool pin Spool cap Spool Spool pin The spool cap should be pushed on as far as it will go Note If using a fine thread such as cross wound thread slightly separate the spool cap small from the spool of thread before using It Cross wound thread Spool cap small Gap 3 Steady the spool thread in your right hand take t
10. Fabric Attach the stabilizer fabric by ironing If you do not wish to iron attach the stabilizer fabric with a basting stitch Stabilizer Case B Fabric Stabilizer Case C Ribbon Secure with double sided tape Stabilizer NOTE Temporary spray on adhesive will also enable you to tack down unusually shaped objects Some glue may get onto the presser foot needle and needle plate at this time Finish embroidering the applique pattern and then clean away the glue 134 5 EMBROIDERY EDITING Embroidery editing lets you change the pattern layout by rotating and moving the pattern within an 18 cm long x 13 cm wide embroidery area Also positioning is easy when combining one point patterns with characters and when sewing characters on a curved line Use the EMBROIDERY EDIT key to combine patterns and characters or two or more patterns so that you can make your very own original emblems or name tags Explanation of the Editing Functions Ae 4 Sag ore He Layout Movement Patterns can be moved to a desired position within the 18 cm long x 13 cm wide embroidery area by using the edit function and confirming the position on the liquid crystal display LCD screen Combinations Combining one point patterns with border patterns characters and embroidery card patterns is easy Rotation Directional position of patterns a
11. x Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit Be sure to wait until the embroidery unit has finished initializing before fitting the embroidery frame Refer to page 109 1 Raise the presser foot to its highest position Then pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot with the mounting bracket on the left side and the fabric right side up 2 Align the two pins on the embroidery unit frame holder with the mounting bracket on the frame and then press the frame into the embroidery unit frame holder until a click is heard Embroidery arm frame holder Pins Be sure to insert both pins If only the forward or the back pin is inserted the pattern may not turn out correctly Removing the embroidery frame While pushing the lever of the embroidery frame holder to the left lift the embroidery frame up to remove it Lever cO Embroidering Always use Brother embroidery thread Select from different thread qualities to achieve a variety of results Example e LIGHT FINK ERM 1 TENSION LAO UT HELF 120 x 1 LIGHT FINK pii BROWN BROWN 2 3 4 Select the desired pattern The order of sewing for each part will be displayed The color displayed below each pattern is for reference Some color regions may not have a color displayed below them you can
12. J key The cross stitch selection screen will be displayed Pattern selection keys Touch this key to change the thread tension Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory Refer to page 100 Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing Refer to page 94 Touch this key to cancel your entry An advice screen will appear if you touch this key while sewing Refer to page 42 Touch this key to confirm your entry Refer to page 100 3 Touch the pattern that you would like to use The pattern you touch will then be selected for use If you select the wrong pattern by mistake touch the CLEAR key to clear the pattern selection Up to 70 different patterns can be combined into a single pattern 93 Changing the pattern size Actual size Touch the l large small key to change the pattern size Aaa A A 282 LRZ Single repeat sewing oO EE Lllllllll axa ofan 8 Pp 0 vD O SOVSOSOSOU O 94 Touch the Go repeat single key to sew one stitch pattern only or to repeat same stitch pattern 1 Select the pattern 2 Touch the repeat single key The selected stitch pattern will be single Single sewing Repeat sewing Note If repeat sewing has been selected you can switch to single sewing as you approach
13. Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread Thread tension is automatically set to the most appropriate point irrespective of the chosen fabric and thread Correct tension is important because too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker Loosen tension by touching lt J Weak WIDTH LENGTH w TENSION s 0090 Q OOOO aJ F a od Touch the a thread tension setting key The thread tension value will decrease become weaker Bobbin thread Upper thread Surface Locks appear on surface of fabric 29 Tighten tension by touching gt Strong Straight A Pele Touch the J thread tension setting key N The thread tension value will increase become aa F Ea la j Upper thread Bobbin thread Reverse side Locks appears on reverse side of fabric Except UTILITY STITCH 1 Touch the TENSION key MIN OVP ors Ww TENSION 5 000o amp OoOO 2 Change the upper thread tension If you touch the CLOSE key the display will return to the previous screen AUTO CLOSE 30 x Change the presser foot according to the LCD message Installing embroidery foot Q Push the NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle Push the NEEDLE POSITION butto
14. When setting the thread spool set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool If using metallic thread we recommend that you use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle Note This method keeps the thread from twisting as it comes off the spool pin Net If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool attach a net to the spool before using Cut the net to match the size of the spool Net Thread spool Spool pin Spool cap Needle Thread cotton 65 9 30 50 60 75 11 30 90 14 30 100 16 20 o gt RLS gt KEA 3 Note The auto threading device cannot be used with the combinations shown at left Transparent nylon thread can be used regardless of the chart providing needle used in 90 14 to 100 16 SZ lt gt QO eee C gt eee eee Se YY WX KN X XX KS 21 START STOP button 1 Place the fabric under the presser foot lower the presser foot and then press the START STOP button This machine starts sewing Hold down the START STOP button to sew at a slow speed 2 Press the START STOP button to stop this machine Foot controller 22 Note Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock 1 With this machine turned off insert the foot contr
15. or stitches 49 Using the extra spool pin and the net 21 OVERCASTING When using the side cutter _ 50 START STOP 22 BLIND HEM STITCHES 52 START STOP button 22 Adjusting the needle drop position 53 Foot controller 22 BUTTONHOLE STITCHES 54 Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter 23 Order of one cycle 56 STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH 24 Sewing stretch fabrics 56 Stitch width 24 Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate Stitch length 25 Odd shaped buttons 57 Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch Changing the stitch length _ 57 width and stitch length 27 Changing the stitch width 57 THREAD TENSION 29 BAR TACKING 58 Correct tension 29 Thick fabrics 59 Loosen tension by touching Weak 29 Changing the bar tack stitch length 59 Tighten tension by touching gt Strong _ 30 Changing the bar tack stitch width 59 Except UTILITY STITCH 30 DARNING 60 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 31 Changing the length of the darning stitch_ 61 Change the presser foot according to Changing the bar tack stitch width 61 the LCD message Ci Darning stitch cycle 61 Installing embroidery foot Q 31 TAPE ATTACHING 62 Changing the embroidery foot _ _ 32 EYELET STITCH 63 Feed dog adjustment 33 Size of eyelet Actual size 63 CHANGING THE NEEDLE _ C l 4 BUTTON SEWING 64 Setting the needle securely _ 34 Attaching buttons with four holes 65 Checkingneedle_ 4 Attaching a shank to the button 65 MACHINE OPERATION KEYS __35 BAS
16. 6 Moskowitz s World X58497 001 No 7 Country Life X59322 001 No 8 Holiday X59357 001 No 9 Hobby Craft No 10 Monogram Emblem X59567 001 No 11 Frame XA0257 001 No 12 Transportation XA0275 001 No 13 Sports Emblem SA313 XA0517 001 No 14 Large Floral XA1223 001 No 15 Cute Kids XA1325001 No 16 Dogs amp Cats XA1406 001 No 17 Nintendo No 19 Marine XA2452 001 No 20 Petite Designs XA2869 001 No 21 Needlework XA2873 001 No 26 Snoopy No 27 Birds XA4289001 No 28 Christmas XA4502001 No 29 Lace XA4664001 No 30 Wildlife animals No 31 Large flower II XA5037001 No 32 Musical instrument XA5386001 No 33 Trees XA5567001 No 35 Cats amp dogs II XA5629001 No 36 Fruits amp vegetables XA5659001 No 37 Applique alphabet XA5753001 No 38 Angel XA5781001 No 39 Doll face SA339 XA5978001 No 40 Sports 3 SA340 XA6111001 This unit cannot be used in conjunction with the memory card S 1 WARNING Embroidery Card purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine WARNING When leaving the machine unattended or when it is not being used turn off the main power switch of the machine or remove the plug from the wall outlet CAUTION Do not use this sewing machine with extension cords or multi plug adaptors otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur Do not remove the plug from the wall outlet with wet hands otherwise an elect
17. LIZ key If the LIS J key is touched while the J stitch is selected the following screen will be displayed 2 Touch the amp key to display the next part of the procedure Touch the CLOSE key to return to the original screen x Sewing corners ee me mo Sewing thick seams Keep the needle at the corner of the fabric then raise the presser foot and turn the fabric For short stitches which are less than 0 5 cm 3 16 Before you begin to sew set a basting thread at the corner point When you change direction at the corner start sewing as you pull the basting thread backward When the foot angles up at the approach of a thick seam lower the needle and raise the presser foot Level the presser foot by placing a shim folded fabric or cardboard under the back of the presser foot Lower presser foot and continue stitching Sewing a curve with a straight stitch Sew slowly while keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve 43 Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Set the stitch length short in order to obtain a fine stitch Sew slowly while keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve For sharp corners temporarily stop sewing while keeping the needle in the materi
18. RESET END SPACING EDIT ono oo L Moving Characters Press the key marked with the arrow pointing in the direction you want to move the character Spacing Characters Press the F ur key to alter character spacing Press the key to open the space between characters Press the E key to close the space between characters Press the e seca eor key when character spacing is completed Press the reser key to revert back to the original character spacing 139 ANGLE OF Gl 3 6em ENGESA y11 5 cm EA la cenren gt j e E H he atta CHARACTER SPACING sze ROTATE ARRAY CURVE Gel Bem AA 0 Ta Jew END SIZE CHANGE DCDEFG 5cm 4p lt AO CDE oe ANGLE OF ROT 99 gt i ATI N o A GJE lt G CENTER z 0 00cm 0 00cm 140 Changing Character Size Press the sz key to alter character sizes Press the key to increase character size Press the key to decrease character size Press the xo sze esa key when Changing of character size is completed Press the reset key to revert back to the original character size Rotating Characters Press the retare key to rotate patterns The pattern will rotate 5 degrees to the right each time the key is pressed The pattern will r
19. Reverse side the seam lines of the joined fabrics and then sew over the seam using one of the decorative stitches shown above Surface Seam 81 Stitch for fagoting decoration etc 1 Baste the fabric onto thin paper or water soluble stabilizer sheet Basting stitch 0 4 cm 3 16 Thin paper or stabilizer sheet 2 Attach presser foot J Center the presser foot on the paper between the folded edges of fabric and begin sewing Basting stitch Use thick thread 30 After sewing remove the paper 82 Select the stitch you would like to use 3 8 us juj te These stitches are used for sewing crazy quilts and for decorating hems Shell tacking FE 11 114 Decorative 1 Attach presser foot J select al and set the thread UT s tension to a strong setting rFABWAE FOS BE WIDTH LENGTH Ww TENSION S 0000 OoOo lt gt Cy me J e J 2 Fold the fabric in half diagonally Use a thin fabric 3 Drop the needle slightly to the outside of the edge of the fabric and then start sewing 4 Open out the fabric and iron the fold down to one side 83 y Use for sewing tablecloths decorative hems on clothes and decorative stitching on shirt fronts A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use the 130 705H Wing needle when sewing these
20. T 4 Gae ANA png waw NN m NN NAAN CED WO RL QW AAR AA G PRR s DL Decorative stitch 7 mm WIDTH Stitch width and length is adjustable wae NAY O cO Character embroidery chart Sizes L 30 mm 1 3 16 M 15 mm 9 16 S 7 5 mm 1 4 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS TUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm TUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz nopqrstuvwxyz AAA FENOQC0OB a aa 2e e e e oooic N RB AAA e g i 0123456789 amp l 0123456789 amp 0128456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMN O PAORSTUYVWXYZ Frame pattern embroidery chart Sizes can be enlarged or reduced Frames e Stitch l Il Il Il Il HI O O ae O AO AO AO AO AO AO 191 31 min It does not include the time needed to change colors gt LO LO O F O O O OCO POCOCSNOCOEOPQOO QN O F OO O cO O gt A cc lt O gt oc O TT 7 Z sa TT m Patterns which are stored in the machine or memory cards are for home use only These patterns are not x One point mark embroidery pattern 2 to be used for any activity other than home use lt Embroidering times Floral alphabet K UU amp
21. check that it is connected properly Put the machine on a flat and horizontal surface and slide the embroidery unit towards the machine 107 Removing the embroidery unit Select pattern gt ae SBC a RODE ATA ARM Il ALWAYS PRESS WHEN RODE ATA POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT Placing the embroidery unit into its case 108 1 Make sure that the embroidery frame has been removed touch the EMBROIDERY key or the EMBROIDERY EDIT key and then touch the EMBROIDERY ARM STORAGE POSITION key The carriage will move to the removal position CAUTION If the above procedure is not carried out the embroidery unit cannot be placed in the case 2 Turn off the power hold the left side of the embroidery unit and while pressing the release button gently slide the embroidery unit away from the machine Release button CAUTION Make sure that the power is turned off otherwise damage may result Hook the embroidery unit onto the tab inside the case Secure the embroidery unit with the band Close the cover Initializing the embroidery unit Embroiderv arm will start Select pattern ae Ela ABC e I n ARM EEDI ALWAYS PRESS WHEN ea POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UMIT 1 Turn on the power The following display will appear on the LCD When the buttonhole l
22. check the display to see which embroidery frames can be used If an embroidery frame which is not displayed is used the embroidery foot PNW Ss may touch the frame or injury may result N N When changing frame pattern and patterns size m KAE f 4 i f AMEE EEE eaa T Ti 1 d Basa T 0 00cm 0 00cm EHD SIZE CHANGE r THA a ADA AA a aaa aaa aaa ADAH a AAA AMAA Wa ARIA AAAI T Lk d e Q 1 T 0 00cm DDcm END SIZE CHANGE 128 1 Touch the SIZE key 2 To increase the pattern size touch the key to reduce the size touch the key to reset the size touch the key The size will change each time one of these keys is pressed The maximum frame pattern size is different for each pattern Some frame patterns can be enlarged further if they are rotated 90 3 After adjustment is competed touch the END SIZE CHANGE key CAUTION After the size of a character frame patterns or embroidery patterns have been changed check the display to see which embroidery frames can be used If an embroidery frame which is not displayed is used the embroidery foot may touch the frame or injury may result There are some patterns that cannot be enlarged or reduced Use the standard needle size if the thread breaks or splits when using reduced patterns change to a finer ne
23. em Lee RED WHITE BEIGE LIGHT BLACK BROWN TENSION f MEMORY RE EDIT LAYOUT HELP You can save up to 15 different patterns in the memory However if some of the patterns contain large amounts of data it may not be possible to save the whole 15 patterns 1 Touch the key 2 The word SAVING will appear on the screen After the pattern is saved the display will return to the original screen Refer to page 156 for details on how to retrieve characters and patterns which have been saved to memory Do not turn off the power while the word Saving is displayed on the screen If you turn off the power during this time the data being saved may be deleted If no more patterns can be saved There are already 15 patterns in the memory The data currently stored has filled the entire memory area To delete a pattern that is already saved in the memory touch the DELETE key To cancel the saving of a pattern touch the CANCEL key The saving process will continue O1 Deleting a stored pattern 1 If you touch the omer key a screen similar to the one shown at the left will be displayed This indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it This indicates the amount of data in the pattern This displays the pattern which is saved in that pocket Touch this key to delete a saved pattern Touch this key to cancel the
24. for jeans and decorative A Cc T trousers itchi a FAGOTING Sa Buttonholes z for thick coats decorative A x C T stitching Buttonholes for first step in making a bound Buttonholes for pajamas and shirts Buttonholes for stretch fabric UTILITY STITCH UTILITY STITCH Reinforcement of skirts kal BLIND HEM STITCH Waan SEEESEESE BUTTONHOLE STITCH Buttonholes for stretch Buttonholes for suits and overalls 183 STITCH ADJUSTING KEY STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING AUTOMATIC REINFORCE NAME OF PATTERN MENT STITCHING sJ feo rarer TYPE OF PRESSER REINFORCEMENT STITCH WIDTH BY SELECT KEY STITCH KEY Decorative stitching for cuffs made from stretch fabric Decorative stitching for cuffs made from stretch fabric fa Decorative DECORATIVE sikoning STITCH Decorative stitching of thin to medium stretch fabric Decorative Decorative x l ve PTT E O ep gt For attaching applique on tubular part LATERAL SEWING z Z z MA a ire i Decorative hems HEIRLOOM Decorative Decorative hems eJ 3 sJ 1 184 CHARACTERS DECORATIVE STITCH EMBROIDERY ONE POINT PATTERN R A LMS O
25. key from the selection keys in the right side of the machine Touch the key on the LCD screen If you touch the CLOSE key the display will return to the previous screen Zigzag il BR EB omer VAY stitch k W TENSION S 200D C000 FI J 12 D Increasing the stitch length Touch the stitch length setting key The stitch length setting value will increase each time you touch the key 25 Decreasing the stitch length Zigzag s a2 ae E Anti z Touch the y stitch length setting key The stitch length setting value will decrease each time you touch the key When sewing straight stitches if the fabric thickness is less than 1 mm the stitch length is automatically changed to 4 0 gt mm at the sewing start to prevent gathering even if you set the length to 5 0 mm Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches k Press the CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH key from the Ear selection keys on the right side of the machine Touch the i key to adjust gt weer Cron Je EBA If you touch the CLOSE key the display will return to the previous screen Eren e Jan e WIDTH LENGTH 0 4 mm mm CLOSE 26 Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch length STITCH Stitch width mm inch Stitch leng
26. ARs 2 0 Ea aes m a a anie 5 SS 15 20 e265 0 207 20 a we 162 Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached remove Turn off the power supply before removing the embroidery unit 1 Touch the CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH key 2 Touch the key The input screen will be displayed Display the pattern input area indicates the pattern width and indicates the pattern length Touch this key to select whether to sew one stitch or three stitches between the two points Touch this key to clear points which have been input Touch these keys to move the position to input a point Touch this key to set a point Touch this key to correct a point which has been input Touch this key to complete the entry and move on to the sewing screen 3 To input the stitch which you have drawn on the grid sheet First select whether to sew one stitch or three stitches with e key between each point To sew one stitch touch the key so that it appears as _ to sew three stitches touch the key so that it appears as B This can be set between each point 4 Use the arrow keys to set the coordinates on the input screen to the same coordinates as the points which were made on the grid sheet as described in step 2 on page 160 5 If you touch the arrow keys the point indic
27. CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH KEY Use this key to sew alphabetical characters and other decorative stitches EMBROIDERY KEY Use this key when using a memory card and when embroidering pre programmed patterns When you insert or remove the memory card from the machine the main power switch should always be turned off EMBROIDERY EDIT KEY Use this key for embroidering patterns which are combinations of other patterns OPERATION GUIDE KEY Use this key if you would like information on how to use machine functions such as upper threading bobbin winding and bobbin thread setting MEMORY RECALL KEY Use this key to retrieve combined patterns which have been saved in memory x Using the operation buttons gt e Le e Cte OPERATION BUTTONS THREAD CUTTER BUTTON When you press this button both upper and bobbin threads are cut automatically NEEDLE POSITION BUTTON Press to change the needle position from up to down or from down to up REVERSE STITCH BUTTON The reverse stitch button is used to secure and end stitching with a reverse stitch or reinforcement stitch The reverse stitch function stitches backward The reinforcement stitch function stitches three times in the same position See page 38 for full instructions START STOP BUTTON The button illuminates green when the machine is ready to be started and while sewing or emb
28. O AUTOMATIC THREAD NAME OF PATTERN TYPE OF PRESSER STITCH ADJUSTING KEY STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING CUTTING KEY REINFORCEMENT STITCH WIDTH BY STITCHING SELECT KEY FOOT USE AUTOMATIC ALPHABET BLOCK ALPHABET Character sewing ALPHABET Italic SATIN STITCH Decorative stitch CROSS STITCH DECORATIVE 7 mm WIDTH ALPHABET Character sewing FRAME PATTERN Frame pattern Patterns FLORAL ALPHABET MEMORY CARD ar i SOLD SEPARATELY aracters Reverse sewing while the REVERSE STITCH button is pressed When the REVERSE STITCH button is pressed the machine will sew three reinforcement stitches and stop Adjustable Non adjustable or L S Pattern size can be changed L Large M Medium S Small When the automatic reinforcement stitch is preset reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch automatically at the finish of sewing Reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch automatically at the finish of sewing Programmed automatic thread cutting is available Automatic thread cutting is available 185 PATTERNS PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE Utility stitches of F f s AE 5 7000028 2098
29. When the automatic thread cutting and automatic lt reinforcement stitch are preset reinforcement stitches will 9 be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the oe REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing 2 Trim along the stitches carefully so as not to cut the stitches There are products in the marketplace that will seal the trimmed areas This will give a more finished appearance 79 This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing Pe A 4 un I 80 1 Select the h stitch set the stitch length to 4 0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak setting Then sew straight stitches at intervals of 1 cm About 1 cm 3 8 2 Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather and then smooth the gathers by ironing them 3 Attach presser foot J and sew over the top of the straight stitches selecting from one of the two decorative stitches shown above 4 Pull out the straight stitch threads be i O00 N Match the fabric seams right sides together join together Attach presser foot J Set the center of the presser foot on with a straight stitch Open seam allowance about 1 cm 3 8 and press flat Straight stitch Seam allowance 1 cm 3 8
30. apart The normal setting is standard 122 The position for embroidering the pattern can be changed by touching the LAYOUT key This is useful if you want to embroider a pattern at a location such as in the corner of the fabric or if you want to align a pattern away from the center of the embroidery area of the frame Touch the LAYOUT key The layout screen will be displayed Touch these keys to move the embroidering position within the embroidery area f you touch this key the embroidering position will be returned to the center of the embroidery area This moves the needle position to the middle of the pattern or to the sewing start position etc Use it when you would like to set the embroidering position If you touch this key the embroidery frame will move so that you can check the embroidering position If you touch this key the pattern image will be displayed If you touch this key the pattern will be reversed horizontally This function cannot be used with some patterns Touch this key to rotate the selected pattern in 90 steps If you touch this key the display will change from the layout screen back to the original screen This displays the different types of embroidery frames that can be used The frames that can be used will be shown in solid color and the frames that cannot be used will be grayed out CAUTION Do not use any embroidery
31. attractive sewing and embroidery finishes Pattern slippages may occur when using different fabric thicknesses or types of stabilizers Be sure to carry out a test sewing beforehand to check When embroidering fabrics attach a i non woven type of stabilizer fabric ADNE Itis recommended that you use a 9 FABRIC special stabilizer fabric for embroi dering which can be torn off around the design when the project is finished Upper thread Brother poly 40 color thread set 50 Refer to page 8 EARE RR Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin thread Refer to page 8 NEEDLE 75 11 Embroidery Always use Brother embroidery bobbin thread Adjust thread tension when thread quality is not compatible Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame Three types of embroidery frames are available Large medium and small Embroidering area for large frame 18 cm H x 13 cm W Embroidering area for medium frame 10 cm H x 10 cm W Embroidering area for small frame 2 cm H x 6 cm W for embroidering initials CAUTION Depending on the size of the pattern and the position of the pattern to be embroidered it may not be possible to use the medium and small frames When using these frames be sure to check the layout screen display refer to page 123 before starting to embroider any patterns If the frames are used by mistake the presser foot may strike the frames which could cause injury 1 Mark th
32. display the next decorative stitch pattern selection screen 90 1 Touch the CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH key 2 Touch the CRR key The decorative stitch pattern selection screen will be displayed Pattern selection keys Touch this key to change the thread tension Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory Refer to page 100 Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing Refer to page 94 Touch the vise key to reverse the pattern horizontally ferson eee E 3 28 29 LL 098068980890 OQ Touch the key to reverse the pattern vertically Touch this key to adjust the stitch width and stitch length Touch this key to move to the next screen Touch this key to move to the previous screen Touch this key to cancel your entry An advice screen will appear if you touch this key while sewing Refer to page 42 Touch this key to confirm your entry Refer to page 100 91 11 Nie oa E Cy a Sa iw Ear i peo L J Jur Jam Er mann ei jaa UW en J AGEs oor Oo J aly 92 1 Touch the CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH key The different types of patterns available will be displayed 2 Touch the key The satin stitch selection screen will be displayed The thread may easily become knotted when certa
33. insert and remove the memory card only while displayed or while the power is turned off Do not insert the card in any direction other than that described above and do not force it into the slot otherwise the card or the slot may become damaged Insert so that the card appears as shown in the illustration at left If you try to push the card in any further the connector will become damaged Select pattern J9 ABC PEnODERY ANAL ARM IJ ALWAYS PRESS WHEN PEnODERY ANAL POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT 9 fcm IH 4 1 7 ra A REHA e B o emi ORANGE MINT SILYER DARK BLUE LIGHT piii GREEN GRAY BROW TENSION 2 Touch the The memory card pattern selection screen will be displayed The illustration at left shows the Transportation card No 12 SA312 XA0275 001 option If another screen is being displayed touch the u SE eo key before touching the Select the desired pattern If you touch the RETURN key the previous screen will be displayed Indicates the selected pattern This indicates the order of color changes The color displayed below each pattern is for reference Touch this key to change the thread tension Touch this key if you would like to move the sewing position Refer to page 123 Touch this key if the thread breaks during sewing or if you would like to sew again from the beginning Refer to page 129 Touch this key to retur
34. o 7 7 15 OY EHe _ Fog CK W Fog INSERT 3 Use any of the 8 directional arrow keys to move the desired point 6 10 b S f 4 Touch the SET key when you are finished making the eatr _ 162 21 changes at this coordinate point Seo Jag se se Repeat step 1 2 3 4 for additional editing vale Fa Se ce Once you have finished editing 1 Touch the END EDIT key The display will return to the input screen You can then continue to enter the pattern 5 10 15 20 e st 157 21 2 Touch the END key 3 The sewing screen will then be displayed ar TENSION MEMORY 166 Saving Up to five patterns can be stored Touch the MEMORY key It will take approximately 10 seconds for the pattern to be stored Once the pattern has been stored the display will return to the previous screen Refer to the next page for details on how to retrieve a pattern which has been stored CAUTION Do not turn off the power while the word Saving is displayed The data being stored may be deleted Refer to page 101 for details on what to do if the pattern cannot be stored because the memory is already full O N Select retrieving pattern CHARACTER DECORATIVE a Y STITCH lt i EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY eae RETRIEVE
35. patterns E If using a wing needle and the stitch width has been set to manually check that the needle will not touch the presser foot before starting sewing by carefully rotating the balance wheel E hem stitching 1 Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric This will leave the fabric frayed in this one area About 5 or 6 threads will leave a 3 mm 1 8 area 2 Attach presser foot N With the reverse side of the fabric facing up sew one edge of the frayed part 3 With the back side of the fabric continuing to face you turn the fabric and sew the other edge of the frayed part aligning the stitches so they are parallel 4 Illustration of finished product 84 B hem stitching 1 Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm 3 16 part which is not yet frayed D Pull out four threads leave five threads and then pull out F four threads the width of five threads is approximately 4mm IMT 3 16 or less IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIWIIIIIIIIIIII Approx 4 0 mm 3 16 or less Four threads Pull out Five threads Leave 2 Sew the decorative stitch on the center of the five threads created above Wing needle is a option i VVVVWV imo ANA AK AN AN AN 3 Illustration of finished product 85 Multi directional sewing on tubular fabrics Pn Pin
36. pin in front of the inside edge of both bar tacks Insert the seam ripper into center of buttonhole Cut towards the first pin Then cut toward the other pin Pin Keyhole buttonhole Make a hole using the small eyelet punch in the key end insert a pin into the inside edge of the bar tack Insert a seam ripper into the hole made with the eyelet punch and cut towards the pin Small eyelet punch accessory 7 on page 7 Pin 55 Order of one cycle Reinforcement stitch 56 When sewing buttonholes onto stretch fabric insert onto stretch fabric a gimp thread into the buttonhole seam buttonholes only 1 0 Hook the gimp thread onto the end of presser foot A insert it into the groove at the front of the presser foot and temporarily tie it there Upper thread Bobbin thread Lower the presser foot and start sewing Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread Once sewing is completed pull the gimp thread gently to remove any slack and trim any surplus length x Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate Odd shaped buttons Measure the button diameter thickness to set the plate Example For a button with a diameter of 1 5 cm 9 16 and a thickness of 1 cm 3 8 the scale should be set at 2 5 cm 1 Thickness 1 cm 3 8
37. sewing is completed Changing the length of the darning stitch oo Touch the a j and stitch length setting keys to adjust the stitch length AUTO 2 0 mm 1 16 a jr Longer less dense J Shorter more dense Ifthe fabric will not feed for instance because it is too thick touch the faj stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length Changing the bar tack stitch width Touch the e a and J stitch width setting keys to adjust the stitch width AUTO 7 0 mm 1 4 a J gt Narrower Reinforcement stitch 61 These stitches are used for attaching tape to thin and medium fabric 9 62 lt awa Patchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitch 1 Attach presser foot J select pattern J set the stitch length to 4 0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak setting Then sew a straight stitch Pull the bobbin thread to obtain the desired amount of gather Note Before using the basting stitch rotate the hand wheel and pull up the bobbin thread grasping the top and bobbin thread pull a length of thread out from the rear of the machine Be sure that the presser foot is lifted 2 Place the tape on top of the seam which you have just sewn and secure it with pins 3 Select pa
38. sewing is completed the machine will stop automatically If extra attachment strength is needed carry out the button sewing operation twice Once sewing is completed return the feed dog to its original position pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down and pull the upper thread at the sewing end through to the reverse side of the fabric Then tie the thread ends together and cut the threads at the sewing start Attaching buttons with four holes First sew the two holes which are closest to you Once they have been sewn raise the presser foot move the needle to the next two holes and then sew them in the same way Attaching a shank to the button 1 Pullthe shank lever toward you and then start sewing Shank lever 2 Hold the upper thread ends at the sewing start and sewing end which are between the button and the fabric wind them around the shank and then tie them firmly together 3 Tie the ends of the bobbin thread together at the reverse side of the fabric 65 1 Attach presser foot J It is suggested that the basting stitch be started with a reinforcement stitch by pressing the REVERSE STITCH button Note If you do not want to use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning you should lift the presser foot rotate the hand wheel pull up the bobbin thread and pull a length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of the mach
39. the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug NOTE The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet In the event of replacing the plug fuse use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black or blue The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red or brown CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized home use this machine available To fully enjoy all the features incorporated we suggest that you study this boo
40. the end cap Screw End cap 4 Replace the snap in the light bulb with a new one Light bulb Light bulbs are available through your dealer 12V 5W Parts code XA2037001 5 Set the end cap 6 Tighten the screw Screw Endcap N Sewing fabrics Type Size of needle Broad cloth Cotton Medium Taffeta Flannel Gabardine Synthetic mercerized Silk Lawn Georgette Cotton Synthetic mercerized Challis Satin Denim Silk Cotton Corduroy Synthetic mercerized Stretch In case of top stitch thread For sewing on the popular stretch variety of fabrics embroidery and decorative stitch sewing the Thread for knit Synthetic mercerized Silk Golden needle should be used Today there are many different types of needles to suit a variety of sewing needs Be sure to select the correct needle for a specific sewing project For example there are needles for denim material or needles for sewing with metallic threads 172 Golden needle 11 14 ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the START STOP button is pressed or a correction of your operating procedure is required the machine will not start and it will instruct you with an alarm and warning message on the LCD Warning messages D This message is displayed if motor is locked Safe
41. the end of the next decorative stitch Elongation Sy For satin stitches it is possible to use the aie j key to change the size of the pattern in five steps without changing the stitch width or stitch length Actual size Pattern length Cis w 1 To change the length of the pattern touch the kem xii u key to change the number s ail in the darkened square indicates the Jaaa 2 Select the pattern Bal ee J UW ses 1 Eee De am Grover BM J v Bz s 95 aun J roo Coe Je Al _ NES ee m uu oe COE EE EE COEDS HPSS NEHER RS mem reen FB Changing the stitch length and the stitch width cose Example To combine and e xB Note Pressing the key will provide a confirmation of the selected stitches 1 Select the stitch 0 2 Touch the ate xB key twice to switch to gy x Bl 3 Select the stitch The thread may easily become knotted when certain types of fabric or thread are used therefore the upper thread tension should be adjusted according to the application Touch the key The stitch width and stitch length setting screen will be displayed Touch the stitch width and stitch length setting keys to change the settings Refer to pages 24 to
42. the fabric Basting If automatic reinforcement stitching is preset a reinforcement stitch will automatically be sewn at the sewing start 2 Do not sew a reverse stitch at end Cut the thread at the end leaving 5 cm 1 15 16 and then tie both ends together 3 Insertthe ends of the thread into the dart with a needle 4 iron the dart to one side so that it is flat Use on waists of skirts the sleeves of shirts etc Wy TENSION POOL ii Moo 1 2 3 4 Set the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 and the thread tension to weak If you touch the GATHERING key after touching the Tife key the stitch length will be set automatically to 3 16 and the thread tension will be set automatically to weak Attach presser foot J Pull out the bobbin and upper threads by 5 cm 1 15 16 Upper thread Bobbin thread About 5 cm 1 15 16 Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seam line then trim excess thread leaving 5 cm 1 15 16 Seam line 1 0 to 1 5 cm 3 8 to 9 16 About 5 cm 1 15 16 Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather then tie the threads 71 5 Smooth the gathers by ironing them Pulling out the bobbin thread 1 Thread the thread along the groove in the direction of the arrow and leave it there without cuttin
43. the presser foot pull the upper thread out to the side and then lower the presser foot If you used the pattern sheet to make positioning marks on the fabric place the fabric so that the marks are aligned with the needle reference points in the presser foot and pull the upper thread out to the side before lowering the presser foot Needle hole reference line 3 Press the START STOP button Sewing will then start O 4 Once sewing of the character has been completed the machine will automatically sew a reinforcement stitch and then stop When the automatic thread cutting is set the machine trims both threads automatically after sewing is completed and the machine will move on to the next sewing position before stopping When sewing continuous patterns press the START STOP button to stop the machine and then press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch 5 When sewing is completed trim any excess thread CAUTION When sewing some patterns the needle will stop in the raised position while the fabric is fed due to the needle bar separation mechanism which is used in this machine At such times a clicking sound which is different from the sound generated during sewing will be heard but this A sound is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction 104 A stitch pattern may get deformed due to the weave of thread or cloth It is a goo
44. through the wire loop and gently pull the thread towards you Needle threader lever Guide Large hook Wire loop Lowering the presser foot will engage the automatic tension and will allow you to grip the thread as you proceed Lower the needle threader lever all the way down using your left index finger Check that the thread is held by the guide large hook and that the hook on the needle threader has passed through the eye of the needle Second set of hooks Third hook As you lower the needle threader lever drape the thread to the left and the large hook will catch the thread When the needle threader lever is in the lowest position drape the thread across the eye of the needle Using the extra spool pin and the net Rotating your right hand slightly to check that the thread is engaged 4 While gently holding the thread raise the needle threader lever 5 Pull the thread towards the rear to finish the upper threading 6 Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm 1 15 16 Extra spool pin Use when embroidering with metallic thread gt 1 Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft J 2 Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that order and then thread the upper B C gt thread Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft Spool felt Thread spool
45. use in order to obtain attractive sewing finishes Furthermore fabric pattern slippages may occur when using different fabric thicknesses or types of stabilizers Be sure to carry out a test sewing beforehand to check When sewing thin or stretch fabrics Fabric fabrics with coarse weaves or Stabilizer characters decorative stitches stored in Thin paper FABRIC the machine attach interfacing to the reverse side If you do not wish to attach interfacing place the fabric onto A a thin paper such as tracing paper before starting to sew This acts as a stabilizer THREAD 50 60 Thin and medium fabrics 75 11 Embroidery Thick fabrics NEEDLE 90 14 Embroidery Stretch fabrics 14 Golden needle Using a pattern sheet You can use the clear plastic pattern sheet which is provided as an accessory to make reference marks on your material for use in positioning This is particularly helpful when sewing large characters 1 Align the picture on the pattern sheet with the place where the pattern is to be sewn on the fabric and use a chalk pen to make marks on the fabric at the positions of the holes When sewing patterns in mirror image turn the pattern sheet upside down Initial needle drop point 102 2 Draw lines to join the marks as shown in the illustration 1 Attach presser foot N 2 Place the fabric under
46. 00 06 o o ji J 3 3238 S gt 4 R ABE aae FNS o 43 zi amp B Character sewing Alphabet Block style Size L Large 11 mm 7 16 S Small 7 mm 1 4 ABCDEF GHI JKLMNOPORS TUVWXYZ abcdefghijskimnopqrstuvwxyz AAANOOCUGGGRHRE FEE R ig B 0171234856789 amp JUS Alphabet Italic style Size L Large 11 mm 7 16 S Small 7 mm 3 8 LBE DES GSPCLZLAKFLWUCPRPRPCRET CLL Tl Z LE LL BET COC Uiatinwtieensovigiu sp alc de f g A amp j m Amo p g Ao o Z 2 OF 2S45 E67 SE9 amp PLf Io 186 Alphabet Cursive hand writing style Size L Large 27 mm 1 S Small 15 mm 3 8 ABCDEFGHISTKLMNOPQRSFUUWKYZ atcdefghijskimnopgrshuvwr 3 AAATLO Gddw e endooicuuh O 2345 6789 amp ei JOS Satin stitches Cross stitches Size cannot be changed BRIE aac HOM HE ME NOME osok oo Soocboarcocton sys 202 oe EKER RY O N Decorative stitch Size can be set to L Large or S Small 188 SAE UUNIN s RRR S RRR CTH fof Ge itu SSE ECCE ete gt SSS GR eee COMO eft CX 444 Oe NYAYA XXX Aawe Ogee IIE ee Ie PEGE aia D Waele Gai LOSS ADL Py WY WM WN ote Q lt gt GS P lt GEES EE AMA cH PA eye fee Evy leisy fort Owe Oye wee G yc AP Vi S S Mo Sos rrt SURE Wato LONER RMB AA oN Seares Me ggell
47. 2 lt ej B 148 RETURN SET 6 Select alphabet characters Press ABC 7 Specify alphabet character size then select arnay 8 Select 2 lt then press Esia 9 Input BEAR BEAR then press evo BEAR_BEAR ve QE amok 0 00cm 0 00cm BEAR_BEAR T 2 15cm 0 0O0cm BEAR_BEAR PY WD T 1 95cm 0 O0cm END EDIT SPACE BETWEEN CURVES ANGLE OF 0 ROTATION Hp 4 SI es e La Raus 1 95cm 0 00cm 10 Press A to move the alphabet characters upwards to a 11 Press kw when you would like to adjust the degree of the 12 Press z gt and 2 to adjust the degree of the alphabet character array curve and press amp REN ANE position that is well balanced with the as alphabet character array curve when all adjustments are completed Press reser to return to initial status 13 Press eno 149 Select pattern ABC g etsy ABC OT apo ABC J P A bem Ti S A cm TA B 4 cm THIN el To RED WHITE BEIGE LIGHT BLACK BFOWH frension MEMORY RE EDIT LAO LIT HELF 150 14 Finish editing pres aver e 15 The SEWING screen will be displayed See page 153 for details on sewing dO GI 4 6cm T S 6 4cm THIN
48. 26 The thread may easily become knotted when certain types of fabric or thread are used therefore the upper thread tension should be adjusted according to the application Customize patterns by combining satin stitches using the A and s keys a S Al One touch of the up key will move the stitch pattern up half of it s finished height One touch of the down key will move the stitch pattern down half of it s finished height Je Us Cann JOS REFA DAA E s 8 et J 0 piii gt rose Ce Js Eas Example Satin stitch pattern Note Pressing the key will provide a confirmation of the selected stitches 1 Select the pattern 2 Touch the Al key The next pattern will move up half of it s finished height 3 Select the pattern 97 4 Touch the 4 key The next pattern will move down half of _ x it s finished height o om J e am ate Lave J REFA rose Ce LES A Making various pattern combinations Stitch pattern Operation lt AN nl A n Ss ER Note Pressing the key will provide a confirmation of the selected stitches 98 Changing Mirror Image Left and Right the E4 key and Top and Bottom the E4 key gt n gt gt gt es
49. 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 1 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 10 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 10 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 3 0 6 0 1 8 1 4 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 3 0 6 0 1 8 1 4 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 10 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 Patchwork stitch Fagoting 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 j 1 16 1 0 2 5 1 16 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 1 16 2 5 3 0 3 32 1 8 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 1 0 2 5 1 16 3 32 27 STITCH Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Auto Manual Manual Decorative stitch bo 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 2 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 1 16 MEE 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Lateral sewing Straight Lateral sewing Zigzag Heirloom 1 16 1 4 2 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 _ Non adjustable 28 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 2 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 x Correct tension
50. ATIVE STITCH keys are touched while in embroidering mode This message is displayed when the foot controller is used while the embroidery unit is connected This message is displayed when the NEEDLE POSITION or AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTER button is pressed while the bobbin winding shaft is pushed to the right This message is displayed if the sizes of the patterns you are editing exceed the maximum size limit This message is displayed when the MULTI COLOR or LAYOUT key is touched during embroidering or if the machine is stopped between color changes This message is displayed when a key on the screen is touched while the needle is down 175 This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached while the needle is lowered This message is displayed if the START STOP button is pressed while the foot controller is still connected This message is displayed if the START STOP button is touched when in editing mode This message is displayed if a non buttonhole pattern is selected and the START STOP button or REVERSE STITCH button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered This message is displayed if a buttonhole pattern is selected and the START STOP button or REVERSE STITCH button Is pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised This message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is larger than the embroidery frame
51. C ABC ABC If another screen is being displayed touch the EMBROIDERY key before selecting the character 2 Combine characters Refer to page 89 Touch this key to change the thread tension and the stitch density Refer to page 29 and page 122 Touch this key when you want to change the color of each character sewn When displayed in reverse the machine will sew a reinforcement stitch and stop after each character is embroidered Touch this key if the thread breaks during sewing or if you would like to sew again from the beginning Refer to page 129 Touch this key to move the sewing position Refer to page 123 Selecting one point patterns Select pattern aed 520 SO ABC EMBROIDERY ARM IJ ALWAYS PRESS WHEN STORAGE POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT ot YELLOW LINEN SILVER LIGHT iii LILAC LAYOUT HELF 1 Touch the key The one point pattern selection screen will be displayed If another screen is being displayed touch the EMBROIDERY key before touching the one point pattern key 2 Selectthe desired pattern The sewing screen will be displayed If you touch the C key the next sewing screen will be displaved If you touch the key the previous sewing screen will be displayed If you touch the RETURN key the pattern selection screen will be displayed The selected pattern will be displayed
52. DELETE ak TENSION Ev MEMORY B 168 Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached remove it Release button Turn off the power supply before removing the embroidery unit 1 Touch the MEMORY RECALL key 2 Touch the Va key The indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it If you touch a the pattern which is saved in that pocket will be displayed 3 Touch a J to select a saved pattern and have it displayed Touch this key to delete a saved pattern Touch this key to retrieve a saved pattern 4 Touch the RETRIEVE key to make the selected stitch available for sewing To delete a pattern touch the DELETE key 5 The sewing screen for that stitch will then be displayed MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE iri c O Cleaning the screen a Cleaning the screen CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen otherwise injury and electric shocks may result If the front panel is dirty wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth Do not use any organic solvents or detergents Cleaning the machine surface CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the machine surface otherwise injury and electric shocks may result If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and the
53. EMBROIDERY PATTERNS 135 EMBROIDERY EDITING CAPABILITIES 135 Explanation of the Editing Functions 135 HOW TO EDIT 136 Character Editing _ C 137 One point Editing 143 Border Pattern Editing 145 Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately 146 Editing Combinations _ C 147 SAVING A PATTERN COMBINATION TO MEMORY 151 Let s Sew 153 CORRECTING EDITED PATTERNS 154 Correcting another stitch pattern during editing 154 Correcting stitch patterns after editing 155 6 RETRIEVING 156 RETRIEVING CHARACTERS AND PATTERNS 156 RETRIEVING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN __ 157 RETRIEVING AN EDITED PATTERN 158 DELETING A STORED PATTERN 159 3 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH Function for making own stitch Designs 160 MAKING THE ILLUSTRATION 160 GENERATING THE DATA 162 EDITING AN EXISTING Va i 164 Moving a point 164 Moving part or all of a pattern 165 Inserting new points 165 Once you have finished editing 166 STORING THE 744 WHICH YOU HAVE ENTERED 167 RETRIEVING A z 47 168 169 CLEANING 169 Cleaning the screen 169 Cleaning the machine surface 169 Cleaning the shuttle 169 CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 171 RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS THREAD AND NEEDLE 172 173 Warning messages 173 Instruction messages 178 Alarms 179 180 USING THE OPERATION GUIDE KEY 180 Trouble with threads and stitches 181 Mechanical trouble 182 Utility stitches 186 Character sewing 186 Character embroideri
54. G _ 38 Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching 38 AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING 39 SETTING UP Cancelling programmed automatic thread 5 cutting 39 PRINCIPAL PARTS 5 UTILITY STITCH SELECTION 40 OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7 USEFUL SKILLS 4 OPTIONS 8 The Q key 4 POWER SUPPLY 9 Sewing corners 43 SELECTION KEYS 10 Sewing thick seams 43 Screen messages guide you through each Sewing curves ____8 operation 10 Sewing thick fabric ___4 OPERATION BUTTONS 11 Sewing thin fabric 44 Using the operation buttons 11 USING THE SCREEN KEYS 12 2 UTILITY STITCHES Examples of the keys on LCD 12 45 About the screen 12 If the LCD is hard to see when the power is Sa Sal l aG sss turned on 13 For reinforcement stretching on stretch Adjusting the brightness ofthe LCD 13 re onan HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION changing the stitch length Ul 6 KEY 14 Changing the needle position 46 How to clear the language selection 15 ADAPTER FOR LOW SHANK ATTACHMENTS 47 BOBBIN WINDING BOBBIN THREAD Included accessories 47 SETTING 16 Installation of walkingfoot e C 47 Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin ZIGZAG STITCHES 48 thread 16 Overcasting using a zigzag stitch lt 48 Setting the bobbin 18 Applique using a zigzag stitch __ 48 UPPER THREADING 19 Patchwork for crazy quilt 48 Thread according to number and arrow OVERCASTING 49 marks on machine 19 When using E or H stiches 49 Auto threading device 20 When using
55. N oe UTILITY select retrieving pattern STITCH CHARACTER DECORATIVE CHARACTER STITCH DECORATIVE TiO STITCH EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT OPERATION GUIDE E MEMORY Cy i x TENSION E MEMORY RE E DIT LAYOUT HELF 158 Preparation Attach the embroidery unit Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this 1 Touch the MEMORY RECALL key A screen such as the left will be displayed 2 Touch the EMBROIDERY EDIT key The J symbol indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it Touch the pocket to display the saved pattern The numbers indicate the amount of data for each pattern Touch this key to delete the saved pattern Touch this key to retrieve the saved pattern This indicates how much data space remains 3 Touch the pocket in order to retrieve the desired patterns and then touch the rerrieve key 4 The patterns will then be retrieved The retrieved patterns can then be re edited Refer to page 155 Select retrieving pattern CHARACTER DECORATIVE i 4 STITCH z EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY aor UTILITY STITCH CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT OPERATION GUIDE MEMORY RECALL EMBROIDERING EMBR
56. NJ oJ ASI BCDEFG ANGLE OF Ga 3 6m Ayelet DELETE SELECT 0 00cm 0 00cm DELETE EZS CHARACTER emre SIZE ROTATE ARRAY CURVE 138 5 Select character then press the s J key After a while the characters will be displayed The characters will be laid out in the center of the embroidery area Press these keys to move patterns in the direction of the arrows See page 139 for details Press this key to bring the pattern back to the center of the embroidery area Press this key to delete the pattern being edited See page 141 for details Use this key to change the pattern to be edited Use this key to change character spacing See page 139 for details Use this key to change character size See page 140 for details Use this key to rotate characters to the right or left in 5 degree steps See page 140 for details Press this key when you want to change character configuration See page 141 for details Press this key when you want to change the extent of a curve See page 141 for details Press this key to move to the next stage x CDEFG 45 u LB J EJ 0 00cm 0 00cm m 9 Bem A 0 GAl CDE 5 e t 4 25cm 0 00cm TecpeEr LF EJ es amp 0 00cm 0 00cm r lt e aiita pA x id He 7724 T 0 00cm 0 ODcm oo ooo
57. OF LCD Touch this key to make contrast greater W Adjust brightness of LCD so that darker M two patterns below can be seen Touch this key to return to the screen which Mm better LCD can also be adjusted was previously being displayed by turning pover on and off while touching screen You can use the key to easily change the display language for all the keys and messages on the LCD screen to the language you need 1 Touch the OPERATION GUIDE key 2 Touch the J key 3 The language display screen will then appear Touch the key which corresponds to the desired language select an ADVICE TOPIC ag _ FABRIC BRIGHTNESS FINE TROUBLE THREAD AND se Len ADJUSTHENT check NEEDLE OF STITCH Example To change the display language to Spanish 2 1 Touch the 4 key 2 Touch ESPANOL SPANISH This will change the language setting to PORTUGUES PORTUGUESE TURK S pa n S h B K EBR Cus 3 The display will then return to the screen which was previously being displayed Note When the key is used to set the display language error messages will also be displayed in the language selected The display language can be selected from a list of 13 languages English German French Italian Dutch Spanish Danish Norwegian Finnish Swedish Portuguese Turkish and Chinese How to clear the language selection
58. OIDERING RETRIEVE DELETE Example Deleting an embroidery pattern 1 2 Press the MEMORY RECALL button Touch the EMBROIDERY key Touch a pocket to select the pattern to be deleted and then touch the enz key To delete a pattern which is stored inside a pocket on a memory card that particular memory card must be inserted into the machine at the time Touch the boner key If you touch the a cance o key the display will return to the original screen 159 7 MY CUSTOM STITCHm CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS Grid sheet an 5 10 15 20 30 35 40 45 50 55 10H HEHEHE AS HEE LETT TTT TT TT LETT TTT TY HW f EHE HOH EEHEHE t HI L 5H PAPEETE a li LLL a tH 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 H 10 HPH o H H HHIHHHIHI HH HHHH t HEEREN it ce a 5H PONARANAQRARARAPARRRARERARARORARORANORENDRERARERDRRARRNN HH HT Omm 5mm 10mm 15mm 20mm 160 You can use the MY CUSTOM STITCHmw to sew patterns that you have drawn yourself Illustrations that are to be used with the MY CUSTOM STITCH can be a maximum of 7 mm wide and 33 mm long Patterns for the MY CUSTOM STITCH can be drawn more easily if you use the included grid sheet 1 Draw the illustration onto the grid sheet SA500 X80948 001 Start point End point Interse
59. OPERATION VIAN UAL T 2 OS A cai ot w 4 A fe ay ae IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine basic safety precautions should always be taken including the following Read all instructions before using DAN G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 2 The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning Always unplug before changing the light bulb Replace bulb with same type rated 12V 5 watts WAR N NG To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Oo o n 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Never operate this 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 the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never
60. P 1 Press ewen and the next screen will be displayed 0 First sew the Sew in accordance with the order of color changes displayed The next screen will be displayed when sewing is completed Next sew the BEAR BEAR alphabet characters Press w u and the machine will stop after each character is sewn so that the color can be changed for individual characters O1 oO Correcting another stitch pattern during editing Select pattern ABC y vie ABC O ano ABC CORRECT END EDIT BEAR_BEAR SEATS gI 2 cm Rotation D E 6 4em BIAICIE i cuak Pp 4 T 1 95cm 0 O0cm CHARACTER SPACING size Foram ROTATE gt BEAR_BEAR a Oem RATE T 0 5 1 2 a Jar Sie a DELETE ELETE SELECT ELECT a 15cm 0 00cm ANGLE OF m fotation 0 4 Ona 154 If you want to correct another pattern while using the editing tool press the _conrecr key when the screen on the left is being displayed to return to the edit screen Example Changing a Character Configuration when Editing a Border 1 Press the smeer key at the edit screen to enable selection of edited patterns Press the a seecr J key then select a character The selected pattern will appear darker than other patterns 2 Press the ESL key then change the configurati
61. TING 66 ZIPPER INSERTION CENTERED Centered application 67 Side application 68 GATHERING 71 a Pulling out the bobbin thread 72 TRIAL SEWING _ 36 PINTUCK 73 Sewing by using UTILITY STITCH 36 T i FLAT FELL SEAM 75 Finished flat fell seam 76 APPLIQUES 77 Sewing the applique around corners 77 APPLIQUE QUILTS 78 SCALLOP STITCH 79 SMOCKING STITCH 80 PATCHWORK STITCH 81 FAGOTING 82 DECORATIVE STITCHING 83 Decorative stitching 83 Shell tacking 83 HEM STITCH HEIRLOOM STITCH 84 hem stitching 84 B hem stitching 85 LATERAL SEWING STRAIGHT ZIGZAG 86 3 CHARACTERS AND DECORATIVE STITCHES 88 CHARACTER SEWING 88 Combinations of characters 89 DECORATIVE STITCHES 90 DECORATIVE STITCHES 7 mm 91 SATIN STITCHES 92 CROSS STITCHING 93 CHARACTER AND DECORATIVE STITCH ADJUSTMENT 94 Changing the pattern size Actual size _ 94 Single repeat sewing 94 Elongation 95 Changing the stitch length and the stitch width _ 96 Customize patterns by combining satin stitches using the al and w keys 97 Changing Mirror Image Left and Right the l key and Top and Bottom the key 99 Confirming entry of combined stitch patterns 100 Saving combined stitch patterns 100 SEWING 102 Sewing attractive finishes 102 Using a pattern sheet 102 Sewing 103 ADJUSTING STITCH PATTERNS 105 4 EMBROIDERING 106 PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 106 Attaching embroidery foot Q 106 Fitt
62. The J symbol indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it Touch the to display the saved pattern Touch this key to delete the saved pattern Touch this key to retrieve the saved pattern 3 Touch the pocket in order to retrieve the desired patterns and then touch the perrieve key 4 The patterns will then be retrieved Select retrieving pattern CHARACTER DECORATIVE 4 2 STITCH ie EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY aca EMBRO IDERING erruer onere haaa asas iage jp EMBROIDERING SOO GE SHD Je e MNOS 1 DUW ea mm e TENSION F Jugaony MOET Preparation Attach the embroidery unit Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this 1 Touch the MEMORY RECALL key A screen such as the left will be displayed 2 Touch the EMBROIDERY key The _ symbol indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it Touch the pocket to display the saved pattern The display will indicate that the patterns are saved on the memory card Touch after inserting the memory card on which the pattern is saved Touch this key to delete the saved pattern Touch this key to retrieve the saved pattern 3 Touch the pockets in order to retrieve the desired patterns and then touch the rerrieve key 4 The characters or patterns will then be retrieved z
63. This indicates the order of color changes The color displayed below each pattern is for reference only For details about the color change table refer to page 191 Touch this key to move the sewing position Refer to page 123 Touch this key if the thread breaks during sewing or if you would like to sew again from the beginning Refer to page 129 Touch this key to return to the previous screen pattern selection screen This shows the amount of time required to embroider the pattern and the total amount of time remaining It does not include the time needed to change colors The totals are calculated and displayed after a pattern is selected This shows the size of the pattern Selecting frame patterns Select pattern gt ano ABC lt gt EMBROIDERY ARM STORAGE POSITION J ALWAYS PRESS WHEN REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT Select frame RETURN Select stitch Y TE TT amp HENNE RETURN 112 Frame patterns are created by combining the desired frame and type of stitch 1 Touch the QE key The frame pattern selection screen will be displayed If another type of pattern such as characters was selected previously or if a memory card has been inserted touch the EMBROIDERY key first and then touch the frame pattern key 2 Select the desired shape for the frame The frame pattern will be
64. al then raise the presser foot and carefully turn the fabric while keeping it level with the presser foot Lower the presser foot and continue sewing 1 When you raise the presser foot lever further the presser foot is raised to a higher position to handle thicker fabrics With the presser foot in the up position raise the presser foot lever higher to make room for thicker fabrics 2 If the fabric will not feed at the beginning of sewing place another piece of fabric with the same thickness at the back of the material Using a straight stitch foot optional accessory item SA108 or X80823001 will stop the fabric lifting up and down as the needle pierces very thick fabrics Remember that this foot is only to be used with the straight stitch in the center needle position Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and then _ start sewing 5 L D e Use a straight stitch foot optional accessory item SA108 or a X80823001 to eliminate any puckering Remember to z NU _ select the center needle position Additional adjustment of Nbr stitch length and tension may be necessary NER lt P 44 2 UTILITY STITCHES Normal sewing HOO sees Reinforced sewing Stretch fabric sewin o 6 o k 9 1 Baste the fabric or set a pin sew a reverse stitch at the start then start sewing Reverse stitch at start Place the fabric u
65. ated by the Re will move in the direction of the arrow touched If you touch SET a point will be entered Repeat the above operation as many times as required to input the stitch you have drawn on the grid sheet onto the screen as a continuous line Ifyou make a mistake in entering touch the DELETE key to clear the last point entered 6 Once you have finished creating the stitch touch the END key 7 The sewing screen will then be displayed Touch the RE EDIT key to return to the input screen and make changes to your own stitch If entering a one point pattern and sewing the pattern continuously make sure that you input the data for the linking stitch so that the patterns do not overlap Linking stitch TENSION EJ MEMORY If you have entered points which are too close together the fabric may not feed properly Edit the points to make the space between each point larger O O a 3 20 e258 A 207 on Ses a a IOA 2 5 3 20 625 0 207 a0 DELETE INSERT 2 EEE 0000 TA 1 Touch the EDIT key The edit screen will be displayed Move the Ry to the location of the point you would like to correct and then make the correction Touch this key to move part of or all of the pattern Touch this key if you would like to insert a point Touch this key to move the T back to the starting position To
66. attern will disappear from the edit screen 141 BCDEFG ANGLE OF gg 3 RoTatiON D 311 5 4Bop ek G 5 g EJ CDE 0 00cm 0 00cm CHARACTER Select pattern meg BER ABC OL aac ARC J eepet REC CORRECT END EDIT 142 Completing Edit Work Press the key when editing is completed The edited pattern is displayed on the edit screen Select pattern type if another pattern is to be edited at this point Press this key when you want to correct an edited pattern See page 154 for details Press this key when editing is completed One point Editing 1 Selectthe one point type Select pattern Example AN EMBROIDERY ARM J ALWAYS PRESS WHEN STORAGE POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT 2 Select embroidery pattern 3 Designate size then press the key W is displayed when there are 2 pattern sizes and W is displayed when there are 3 pattern sizes Select a size After a while the characters will be displayed on the edit screen The pattern changes size of the pattern The pattern rotates 5 degrees to the left or right with each press of this key See page 140 for details Use this key to mirror image the pattern to the left or right 143 Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or Right Press the G2 key to mirror
67. ce has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug 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 B FLAT BED ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT I Tilt the lid of the accessory compartment toward you to open H Each presser foot has a symbol Presser foot symbol HI ACCESSORY LIST The location of each accessory is shown in figure Part Name Buttonhole foot A Part Code X57789 101 Embroidery foot Q XA5891 101 Overcasting foot G Monogramming foot N X53840 301 Zipper foot I X51162 001 X59370 051 Zigzag foot J 137748 101 Blind stitch foot R Seam ripper X54243 001 Button fitting foot M X56409 001 130489 001 Bobbin 136492 101 Needle set X58358 001 Always use the plastic bobbin which is supplied with machine or in accessory compartment Always use BROTHER accessories recommended for this machine Part Code TOP Bobbin 3 136492 101 2 Seam ripper X54243 001 XA5904 051 4 Scissors 184783 001 6 Cleaning brush XA4527 001 135793 001 X55467 051 130013 003 130012 003 12 Extra spool pin XA3336 051 14 Disc shaped screwdri
68. ction Simplify the drawing so that it can be drawn as a continuous line If sewing continuous patterns the height of the start point and end point should be the same You can obtain a more attractive finish if you make the intersections cross over to make a closed design 2 Mark coordinate points at each point in the pattern where the direction of the stitching changes this will maintain the shape of the pattern as it is sewn 12 314516 78 8 14 22 23 21 17 03 06 10 13 14 19 20 21 22 35 07 11 13 14 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 50 54 56 55 51 45 70 11 13 14 13 10 06 03 00 00 7 8 9 0 11 E 2 4 5 6 78 32 32 33 35 35 37 07 10 12 11 08 24 08 12 11 10 09 08 14 12 34 35 36 37 38 39 23 22 17 22 23 19 42 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 21 00 08 12 17 20 24 27 11 13 14 14 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 15 15 16 18 21 25 31 03 05 08 10 12 13 14 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 7 8 05 08 O7 08 11 03 07 07 00 07 07 03 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 11 16 21 20 21 24 23 07 07 11 07 O7 14 34 35 36 37 38 39 16 20 23 27 32 161 Select pattern s
69. d idea to first make a trial stitching and then make adjustments for each stitch pattern if necessary select an ADVICE TOPIC m ERI THREAD AND aie ra Ap USTNENT CH FINE ADJUSTMENT OF STITCH M Use for distorted pattern For W adjustment method see instruction M manual Yert 0 Horiz 0 Fw Stitch pattern Touch the OPERATION GUIDE key 2 Touch the FINE ADJUSTMENT OF STITCH key Attach presser foot N and then start embroidering A trial Touch the END key when the adjustment is finished pattern for adjustment purposes can then be embroidered Adjust shape of stitch using the and keys From 9 to 9 Correct shape Ve rt ee 0 Vert sE 0 Horiz J Horiz 105 4 EMBROIDERING BE SURE TO ATTACH A PIECE OF STABILIZER FABRIC TO THE BACK OF THE MATERIAL BY IRONING BEFORE STARTING TO EMBROIDER Using stabilizer fabric is an indispensable part of creating attractive embroidery It is particularly important to attach stabilizer fabric to the back of stretch fabrics thin fabrics and fabric with coarse weaves If necessary two thicknesses of stabilizer fabric can be attached If embroidering on fabrics which cannot be ironed or in places where ironing is difficult place the stabilizer fabric underneath the frame before embroidering Use stabilizer fabric which is large
70. d needle 1 Needle position is not collect 1 Set needle at proper position using NEEDLE POSITION button 2 Hook of needle threader does not fit 2 Set needle at proper position using into the eye of the needle NEEDLE POSITION button 6 Inability for thread tension control 1 Upper threading is not correct 1 Re thread upper thread 2 Set of bobbin thread is not correct 2 Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread 3 Combination of fabric thread and 3 Check RELATED CHART OF needle is not correct SEWING FABRICS THREAD AND NEEDLE on page 172 4 Check if the thread tension is set at 4 Refer to THREAD TENSION on page AUTO position 29 181 Mechanical trouble Symptom Probable cause Remedy 1 Fabric is not fed properly 1 Stitch length is set at no feeding 1 Set stitch length properly 2 The combination of selected stitch and 2 Change presser foot to correct one presser foot is not correct 3 Correct needle is not being used 3 Change to proper needle 4 Thread is entangled 4 Remove thread ends in the race or inner shuttle 2 Needle breaks 1 Needle is not correctly inserted 1 Set needle properly 2 Correct needle is not used 2 Change to proper needle 3 The combination of fabric thread and 3 Check the RELATED CHART OF needle is not correct SEWING FABRICS THREAD AND NEEDLE on page 172 4 The fabric is
71. d on the side of your machine Note Do not try to insert the card in any other direction than that of the card arrow and do not try to forcefully insert the card as either of these actions may cause damage 2 Press the Embroidery Edit key followed by the key to display the pattern selection screen for the embroidery card 3 Select a pattern then edit See pages 135 to 142 for details on editing methods Use this key to change size of pattern Refer page 140 Use this key to rotate the pattern See page 140 for details Use this key to mirror image the pattern to the left or right See page 144 for details Editing Combinations Select pattern EMBROIDERY ARM I ALWAYS PRESS WHEN STORAGE POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT a Ey a Example Editing the alphabet characters with stitching pattern in one location 1 Attach the embroidery unit and carry out pre embroidery preparations See Page 106 to 108 for details 2 Press the Embroidery Edit key The available types of stitching patterns will be displayed 3 Press 4 Select E and press s J Item as will be called up 5 The embroidery pattern will be laid out in the center of the embroidery area Press eno J N Select pattern ABC bsg R ara J OCW jJ SWU e wj NJ oJ ORL
72. deleting of a pattern This indicates how much data space is needed 2 Touch the pocket to select the pattern to be deleted and then touch the a peere key 3 Touch the Rows key If the amount of space needed becomes available then the new pattern will be saved automatically If there still is not enough space to save the pattern repeat the above procedure to delete another pattern To cancel the deleting of a pattern touch the comont key Do not turn off the power while the word Saving is displayed on the screen If you turn off the power during this time the data being saved may be deleted DELETE CANCEL 152 Let s Sew Note Be sure to thoroughly read page 120 and 121 Embroidery and Sewing before sewing CAUTION Always check the layout screen display see page 117 for details before using the medium size and small size embroidery frames sold separately Misuse will lead to the application of pressure to the embroidery frame and may cause injuries Start sewing in the edited order In this case the as stitch pattern followed by the 4 alphabet characters As A omar f Acm THIN ae oleae RED WHITE BEIGE LIGHT BLACK EROH TENSION memor RE EDIT LAYOUT HELF Ais EE A cm f 4cm THIN TENSION Fo Memory Re EpiT MULT Lavour HEL
73. 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 the main switch to the symbol O position which represents off 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 machine needle Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch the machine to the symbol O position when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot and the like Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three pin non rewireable BS plug then please read the following IMPORTANT If
74. e fabric using a chalk pen or fabric marking pen to indicate the embroidering position 117 118 0606 Loosen the adjusting screw and separate the inner and outer frames Lay the fabric on top of the outer frame and secure it between the inner and outer frame and tighten the adjusting screw just enough to secure the fabric Gently remove the fabric from the frame without loosening the adjusting screw Inner frame Outer frame Adjusting screw Loosen This precautionary step will help reduce pattern distortion while embroidering Be sure to align the A mark on the inner frame with the V mark on the outer frame Tighten Place the embroidery sheet into the inner frame while matching lines on the sheet with mark on fabric For best results lay the outer frame on a flat table surface and lay the fabric on top of it Inner frame Standard line Press down into the outer frame so that the mark doesn t move out of place Outer frame Inner frame J J e Surface of fabric Press down firmly until the outer frame and inner frame are at the same height After the fabric is clamped between the inner and outer frame tighten the adjusting screw by hand Tighten To avoid stripping the screw do not use a screwdriver to tighten 6 Remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider Hole for removing
75. edle Use the standard embroidery thread weight if gaps become obvious when using enlarged patterns change to a heavier weight thread x If the thread breaks during embroidering HELP PINK WHITE DARK BROWN PINK WHITE DARK BROWN REVERSE FORWARD SEARCH SeaRcH BACK FORWARD END HELP 1 Stop the machine raise the needle and the presser foot lever and re thread the upper thread If the bobbin thread has broken 1 Cut the upper thread and remove the embroidery frame 2 Check the under side of the embroidery for any thread build up clean 3 Reset the bobbin thread and re attach the embroidery frame 2 Touch the HELP key The needle will return to the start position for the whole pattern The needle will return to the start position for the color or character currently being embroidered without embroidering The needle will proceed to the start position for the next color or character to be embroidered without embroidering The needle will move back one stitch without embroidering If this key is touched continuously the needle will move back in jumps of 17 stitches starting from the 6th stitch The needle will move forward one stitch without embroidering If this key is touched continuously the needle will move forward in jumps of 17 stitches starting from the 6th stitch The display will return to the original screen Se
76. er S Smaller Touch this key to cancel your last entry An advice screen will appear if you touch this key while sewing Refer to page 42 Touch this key to cut the thread automatically after sewing is completed Refer to page 39 Touch this key to confirm your entry Refer to page 100 Combinations of characters Try entering Bus F opongan tap AHDE le E MNOFIOIRIEI DUMKA L p mj J eL Iw Foe A r nanas K aaa 1 Touch B If you select the wrong character by mistake touch the CLEAR key to clear the character selection 2 Touch abc to switch to lower case 3 Touch u and s Any combination of 70 characters or spaces can be accepted at one time Space key 89 1 Touch the CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH key 2 Touch the ras key The decorative stitch pattern selection screen will be displayed Pattern selection keys Touch this key to change the thread tension Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing Refer to page 94 Touch this key to change the pattern size Refer to page 94 Touch this key to move to the next screen Touch this key to return to the previous screen An advice screen will appear if you touch this key while sewing Refer to page 42 3 Select the pattern Touch the C8 key to
77. er foot as a guide instead 124 Embroidering from a specific starting point g7 Haag T 0 00cm 4 0 00cm IMAGE SIZE Changing the pattern direction T 0 00cm 4 0 00cm IMAGE SIZE or TRS f ABC CAUTION After a starting position has been rotated check the display to see which embroidery frames can be used If an embroidery frame which is not displayed is used the embroidery foot may touch the frame or personal injury may result 1 Make a mark at the starting position on the fabric in the frame as shown in the illustration The mark cannot be too close to the edge of the frame as the presser foot prevents the needle from getting very close to the frame 2 Touch the Y Ei key The needle will move to the starting position The embroidery frame will move 3 Use the arrow keys to align the mark with the hole in the embroidery foot and then start embroidering wag The pattern will be rotated clockwise in 90 steps as shown in the illustration at left each time the lt fy key is touched Some patterns may be too long to be rotated 90 In such cases the patterns can be rotated by 180 only CAUTION After a pattern has been rotated check the display to see which embroidery frames can be used If an embroidery frame which is not displayed is used the embroidery foot may touch the fra
78. er presser foot height With the accessory compartment off the machine the feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base of the machine Sliding the lever to the right will lower the feed dogs Feed dogs are lowered during button sewing as well If you are continuing to sew slide the lever to the left and the feed dogs will raise When the embroidery unit is on to the machine the feed dogs drop automatically 33 Setting the needle securely 1 Press the NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle 2 Turn off the power and lower the presser foot 3 Loosen the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver 4 Pull out the needle CAUTION Do not loosen or tighten the needle clamp screw with a strong force otherwise it may be damaged 5 With the flat side of the needle facing the back insert the needle as far as it will go up against the needle stopper Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver Needle stopper 6 Turn the power on Checking needle e 34 Place the needle on a flat surface and check whether the space between the needle and the flat surface is parallel or not If the space is not parallel then the needle is bent and should be thrown away to prevent damage to your project or to the machine Space between the needle and the flat surface Flat surface needle plate glass ruler etc 1 Place thread s
79. ever the needle or the presser foot lever are lowered or when the bobbin winding shaft is at the right an error message will vary depending on which of the conditions mentioned above is occurring The display shown at left will appear after the error condition has been remedied 2 Touch the CHECK key The carriage will move in order to initialize the embroidery unit CAUTION Do not place your hands near the embroidery arm otherwise injury may result Please note that the embroidery arm may make an unusual noise while initialization is being carried out but this is normal If the initialization could not be carried out normally a buzzer will sound If this occurs make sure that the embroidery frame is not attached and try again to initialize the embroidery unit This is not a malfunction The types of patterns available will then be displayed on the LCD Alphabetical characters One point patterns Frame patterns Floral alphabets Patterns found on memory card optional Touch to position the embroidery arm for removing unit o cO Selecting alphabetical characters Select pattern m ABC WE M ABC ABC ABG BRODER AIN ARM ei ALWAYS PRESS WHE BRODER AIN POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT foc foo it fe J TENSION E JMEMony MULT HELP 110 How to combine characters 1 Select the character required AB
80. ey 1 Touch the el key Mirror Imaging with the i Key 2 Patterns selected when this key is activated will be mirror imaged from left to right 288 S Mirror Image Normal Horizontally left to right 1 Touch the key Inverting with the Key 2 Patterns selected when this key is activated will be mirror imaged from top to bottom BS Bo Mirror Image Normal Vertically top to bottom 99 Confirming entry of combined stitch patterns CHECK oe l Touch the CHECK key Stitch patterns will appear while EE ER YB OD Yf u moving on the screen waalia Gel e MJ iNJ oJ PJ ejie e Wi mipaimaies paipa 2 After checking the patterns touch the CLOSE key The display will return to the original screen E F Y B OD YF Confirming pattern JE EVERYBODY WI Saving combined stitch patterns You can save words your name for example and patterns that you use often into the machine s memory The memory can AOD F A re up rae such ele in ter you have combined characters or patterns touch the GJH I J lt L Ler g i key Once the pattern has been saved the display L DOW MAC will return to the previous screen Refer to page 156 for details on how to retrieve characters and patterns which have been saved in memory CAUTION Do not t
81. frames other than those shown here otherwise injury could result This shows the distance from the center when the embroidering position has been moved Indicates the current pattern size If a character has been selected this shows details about the character If you touch this key changing the size of pattern Refer to page 129 N oo Moving the embroidery location J a gt J J e CAUTION After a pattern has been moved check the display to see which embroidery frames can be used If an embroidery frame which is not displayed is used the embroidery foot may touch the frame or personal injury may result 1 Touch the arrow key that indicates the direction in which you would like to move the pattern The embroidery pattern will then move Shows the distance from the center position If you touch the CENTER key the embroidering position will return to the center Use the hole on the embroidery foot as a guide and never lower the needle while it is moving Example To move the embroidering position to the upper right Touch the 2 key T 5 75cm 5 1l5cm s ss Checking the embroidering area If the TRIAL key is touched the embroidery frame will move and the presser foot will trace the embroidering area to be used for the currently selected pattern and size Do not lower the needle Use the hole of the press
82. g it Shuttle The bobbin cover should still be removed 2 While holding the upper thread press the NEEDLE POSITION button twice and then pull out the bobbin thread 3 Replace the bobbin cover 72 Select the stitch and then touch the E key Mark along the folds on the reverse side of the fabric Reverse side 2 Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only Surface 3 Select the stitch and then touch the EQ key i j sy xy i Wy I i Y wa gt It will not be necessary to adjust the thread tension if pintucking is selected by pressing the Put the right end of presser foot I into the holder and sew a straight stitch along the fold Width for pintuck Reverse side Surface When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing 73 Iron the folds toward the same direction si 74 Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly oo Attach presser foot J Sew the finish line then cut half of Spread out
83. ge against the guide of presser foot G Guide When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset a reinforcement stitch will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing CAUTION After the stitch width has been adjusted turn the balance wheel by hand and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If it does touch the needle may break and injury could result When using EJ or stitches x x lt x lt x lt x NZ N Attach presser foot J and let the needle drop slightly past the edge of the fabric before starting to sew When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset a reinforcement stitch will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing 49 Thin and medium fabrics B Thick fabric Thick and medium stretch fabric 9 O Normal sewing Zigzag stitch By using the side cutter you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric If using the side cutter select the pattern and then touch the ge key 1 Push the NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle and then turn off the power 2 Raise
84. he end of the thread in your left hand and pass it through the guides in the order shown by the numbers 4 Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft and place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft Then push the bobbin winder shaft to the right Spring on the shaft Groove of the bobbin 5 Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times pass the end of the thread through the slit in the bobbin winder seat and then pull the thread in the direction shown in the illustration Use the cutter to cut the thread Bobbin winder seat 6 Slide the speed range control lever to its maximum as far to the right as possible 7 Press the START STOP button The machine will stop automatically when the bobbin is full 8 After the bobbin has stopped moving press the START STOP button to stop the machine 9 Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin Setting the bobbin 1 Bobbin cover Bobbin cover release button 2 3 Built in thread cutter 4 Slide open the bobbin cover Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as noted in the diagram Guide the thread end through the slit then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess thread Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and
85. hine again After the part indicated by 4 has been embroidered the machine will once more stop automatically The display will return to the original condition 8 Trim any excess thread TENSION LAYOUT HELF Embroidering order for pattern parts 2 amp 121 Embroidering a single color pattern when MULTI COLOR is displayed 10 CS E fe SALMON FRESH LIGHT EEE PINK GREEN BLUE TENSION 1 Touch the MULTI COLOR key to change to the single color mode If the START STOP button is pressed a single color of the pattern will be embroidered and then the machine will stop automatically 2 Trim any excess thread This pattern is the No 2 FLOWER pattern from the option card Changing the stitch density for characters and some frame patterns K A D E Icon LAYOUT TENSION E Memory MoET HELP e aoaea A EE F w TENSION 2000 OoOO ajele 0000 OOO Bmg The stitch density adjustment is not available for all patterns Patterns other than the characters and some frame patterns are not adjustable 1 Touch the TENSION key N The stitch density will become further apart coarser each time the key is touched The stitch density will become closer together finer each time the key is touched AUTO Fine stitches closer together Coarse stitches farther
86. hread Automatically trims the thread and stops Fabric should be placed 3 to 4 stitch lengths behind the presser foot before sewing the reinforcement stitch Cancelling programmed automatic thread cutting Touching the automatic thread cutting key again turns off the automatic thread cutting function 39 Example Buttonholes K a vie sewing type i apar STRAIGHT prin STITCH OVERCASTING 4 BUTTONHOLE Ji HOla C Buttonhole 3 1 Mark buttonhole m Hala C Buttonhole gt g 3 31iegn red mark on 40 1 Touch the UTILITY STITCH key 2 Touch the key 3 Touch the BUTTONHOLE key 4 Selectthe desired application The stitches available and sewing procedure appear on the screen step by step 5 Touch the amp key to display the next part of the procedure Follow the procedure to sew the buttonhole stitches Touch the END key to return to the original screen I HOla C Buttonhole HDA E Buttonhole Fey gt If P is preset thread vill DIa Buttonhole Fe gt If fabric is too thick to feed 41 The key W TENSION 0000 000 Advice PATTERNS Advice SHARP ANGLES Advice SHARP ANGLES Advice SEWING CURVES 42 1 Touch the
87. if there is a pause in sewing Press Wey the START STOP button to pause sewing An ending reinforcement stitch will not be sewn The fabric may be turned or adjusted as required Press the START STOP button again to restart sewing 4 When sewing is completed press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and stop LD Automatically stops 9 Fabric should be placed 3 to 4 stitch lengths behind the presser foot before sewing the reinforcement stitch Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching Touching the automatic reinforcement stitch key once again turns off the automatic reinforcement stitch operation 38 The thread can be cut automatically straight 4 tht heat If you set programmed automatic thread cutting prior to sewing the machine will automatically trim the thread when the pattern has been completed Reinforcement stitches are used at the start and finish of the pattern 1 Select the stitch pattern Touch the automatic thread cutting key Automatic thread cutting and the automatic reinforcement stitch must be used together Automatic thread cutting is convenient for use on buttonholes bar tacking and other areas Press the START STOP button A reinforcement stitch will be sewn before sewing starts When sewing is completed press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the t
88. image patterns to the left or right d Sometimes the e key is not displayed due to the pattern selected See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methods 144 Border Pattern Editing Select pattern ABC C AN EMBROIDERY ARM J ALWAYS PRESS WHEN STORAGE POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT Select frame Select stitch O SUEY J BERT return Q 1 Select border pattern 2 Select border shape 3 Select stitching style 4 The selected border pattern will be displayed on the edit screen See pages 139 to 142 for details on editing methods Use this key to change the size of the pattern See page 140 for details Use this key to rotate the pattern 145 Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately Note Only insert or remove embroidery cards when EMBROIDERY ARM i ALWAYS PRESS WHEN STORAGE POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UMIT lt aN 8 lt lt lt op B lt lt lt DELETE SELECT T 0 00cm 0 00cm 50 146 is displayed Example Editing Patterns on the Flower Card sold separately 1 Fully insert the embroidery card with the card arrow found is on the front side pointing in the direction of the slot into the card slot foun
89. in types of fabric or thread are used therefore the feed should be adjusted according to the application Pattern selection keys Touch this key to adjust the stitch width and stitch length settings Touch this key to change the thread tension Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory Refer to page 100 Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing Refer to page 89 Touch this key if you would like to change the pattern length without changing the stitch width or stitch length settings Refer to page 95 Touch this key to move the pattern up by about half of it s finished height when sewing Refer to page 97 Touch this key to move the pattern down by about half of it s finished height when sewing Refer to page 97 Touch this key to cancel your entry An advice screen will appear if you touch this key while sewing Refer to page 42 Touch this key to confirm your entry Refer to 100 3 Touch the pattern that you would like to use The pattern you touch will then be selected for use If you select the wrong pattern by mistake touch the CLEAR key to clear the pattern selection Up to 70 different patterns can be combined into a single pattern Select pattern x oon Som 1 Touch the CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH key The different types of patterns available will be displayed 2 Touch the
90. ine You can change the length of one stitch to between 5 mm and 30 mm 3 16 to 1 3 16 5 mm to 30 mm 3 16 to 1 3 16 i 7 7 9 1 2 Sew while keeping the fabric taut gt a F Ta 3 End sewing with a reinforcement stitch wr AO i Q 66 Y cleda a a GPIUI fi Select the pattern and then touch the E key x Centered application Straight Mid a A i oo D CM N Select the stitch and then touch the Ee key Attach presser foot J and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle Zipper Basting Reverse side The necessary adjustment for zipper insertion will be carried out automatically Put the right side of presser foot I into the holder Topstitch 1 cm 3 8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and then remove the basting Surface 67 Side application a e s Ge 68 ii Q000 3 Attach presser foot J and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric
91. ing 1 Touch the HOME key The needle will return to the embroidery start position PFE 2 3cm 2 2 HIN 2 Lower the presser foot lever and start embroidering LIGHT PINK WHITE DARK BROWN BROWN REVERSE FORWARD 130 x Linking characters Use this feature when the characters cannot be sewn all at once Gl 3 5 cm 5 C 8 7cm FMIN T 0 00cm 0 00cm IMAGE SIZE gg O t RETURN H 3 3cm 4 5 1cm AMIN T 0 00cm 4 0 00cm IMAGE SIZE gg y t RETURN Example Embroidering ABC then linking DE 1 Touch A B and C touch the LAYOUT key to move the needle to the center position and then touch the 2 Press the START STOP button and start embroidering Once embroidering is completed move the fabric to the position where DE is to be embroidered The embroidery end position Match the line of embroidery with reference lines on the embroidery sheet that fits the frame you are using 3 Select DE then touch the LAYOUT key and touch the J key to highlight START 4 Use the arrow keys to move the needle to the embroidery end position for ABC 5 Press the START STOP button and start embroidering 131 Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern 10 LA E be EE 7 cm 1 1cm THIN
92. ing embroidery unit 107 Removing the embroidery unit 108 Placing the embroidery unit into its case __108 Initializing the embroidery unit 109 SELECTING AND SEWING PATTERNS 110 Selecting alphabetical characters 110 Selecting one point patterns 111 Selecting frame patterns 112 Selecting floral alphabets 113 Selecting patterns from a memory card _ 114 MEMORY 116 Saving a pattern combination in memory __116 EMBROIDERING _ CG C 117 Embroidering attractive finishes 117 Setting the fabric into the embroidery fame 117 Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit 119 Embroidering 120 Embroidering a single color pattern when MULTI COLOR is displayed 122 Changing the stitch density for characters and some frame patterns 122 MOVING THE LOCATION LAYOUT 123 Moving the embroidery location 124 Checking the embroidering area 124 Embroidering from a specific starting point_125 Changing the pattern direction 125 Reversing patterns 126 Using the IMAGE key 126 Changing the size of characters frame patterns and pattern 127 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS _ o Z 129 If the thread breaks during embroidering _ 129 Continuing a pattern after the power has been momentarily turned off 129 When sewing again from the beginning 130 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 131 Linking characters 131 Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern 132 Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners 134 5 EDITING
93. ing lever of Walking foot to the needle fixing screw and install Walking foot onto the presser bar Lower the presser foot and tighten the presser foot holder screw large Before sewing be sure to turn the balance wheel toward you slowly to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot otherwise injuries may occur Please sew with slow to medium speed Connection lever 47 Zigzag stitch Elastic zigzag stitch Elastic zigzag stitch Overcasting using a Zigzag stitch Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the right hand side needle drop point is over the edge of the fabric gt aN Needle drop point O N A Applique using a zigzag stitch Attach the applique using adhesive or basting then sew it Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right hand needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric Patchwork for crazy quilt Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it over the lower fabric then sew so that the stitch bridges both pieces of fabric D Jr lt AE Upper fabric AT FJa Lower fabric aN ISB 48 x iw wot oat When using z or stitches Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Thick and medium stretch fabric Medium stretch fabric 9 Stretch fabric Stretch fabric Sew the fabric while placing fabric ed
94. klet PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1 Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing Do not touch the pulley thread take up needle or other moving parts 2 Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when e Operation is completed e Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts e A power failure occurs during use e Maintaining the machine e Leaving the machine unattended 3 Do not store anything on the foot controller 4 Plug the machine directly into the wall Do not use extension cords For a longer service life 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not store the machine beside a space heater iron or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used 3 Do not drop or hit the machine 4 Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies the presser feet needle or other parts to assure correct installation For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your nearest authorized Brother service center CONTENTS CHAPTER AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHIN
95. mbroidery foot Q firmly upward with both hands to install it CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time otherwise injury may result 106 1 Press the NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle and then turn off the power 2 Raise the presser foot lever 3 Loosen the set screw to remove the presser foot holder 4 Attach the embroidery foot Q 5 Set arm of embroidery foot Q on needle holder use the metal disk provided with your machine accessory 14 on page 7 or a screwdriver to tighten the screw firmly CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time otherwise injury may result NOTE Make sure that there is no gap between the needle bar and embroidery foot Q It is recommended that a 90 14 needle should be used when embroidering on thicker fabrics or stabilizing products for example denim puffy foam A 75 11 needle might be bent or broken which could result in injury Fitting embroidery unit Always turn off the power supply before carrying out the procedure below Turn off the power Open the cover of the connecting slot by rotating the plastic bracket in the direction indicated by the arrow Connecting slot Plastic bracket N When the embroidery unit is not being used close the cover of the connecting slot a Insert the connector of the embroidery unit into the slot and
96. me or personal injury may result 125 Reversing patterns ii T 0 00cm 0 00cm IMAGE SIZE Touch the f key to reverse the pattern horizontally If the 3 e key appears on the display in reverse mode it indicates that the pattern has been reversed horizontally showing a mirror image The af key will not be displayed for some patterns Using the IMAGE key lt the pattern will be displayed 126 Ihia cE If you touch the IMAGE key a scale showing the size of If you touch this key once more the display will return to the original screen Changing the size of characters frame patterns and pattern You can change the size of character and frame patterns to any size you wish When changing character size 1 Touch the SIZE key E 8 7em 2 To increase the pattern size touch the key to reduce the size touch the key to reset the size touch the key The size will change each time one of these keys is pressed The maximum frame pattern size is different for each T 0 00cm 0 00cm pattern Some frame patterns can be enlarged further if they are rotated 90 3 After adjustment is competed touch the END SIZE CHANGE key CAUTION After the size of a character frame patterns or embroidery patterns have been changed
97. n wipe the surface After cleaning it once in this way wipe it again with a dry cloth Cleaning the shuttle CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the shuttle otherwise injury and electric shocks may result Sewing performance will suffer and bobbin thread detection will become unreliable if dust collects in the shuttle It should be kept clean at all times O cO 170 Always keep the machine clean 1 Turn off the power and remove the presser foot holder and the needle Loosen the screws Using the metal disk provided Remove the needle plate Needle plate Turn the balance wheel towards you and align the notch of shuttle with the shelf of race edge angle and remove the shelf of race Notch of shuttle Shelf of race Take out the shuttle Remove accumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle and race with a brush ora vacuum cleaner Race Shuttle Set the shuttle by aligning the shuttle projection with spring of the stopper Projection Spring Lint and dust accumulated in the race will sometimes cause poor stitching or malfunction of bobbin thread sensor When replacing the light bulb Turn the power off The power cord plug must be removed from the electric outlet prior to changing the bulb 2 Loosen the screw on the reverse side of sewing head 3 Remove
98. n to raise the needle Raise the presser foot lever and then turn off the power Raise the presser foot lever Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot holder to release the foot Presser foot holder Place the presser foot pin directly below the holder end and lower the presser foot lever Holder end Foot pin and then turn off the power While pressing the black button to the left of the presser foot holder pull the presser foot holder downward to remove it 31 4 Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position While pressing the black button to the left of the embroidery foot Q push embroidery foot Q upward with both hands as far as it will go to install it CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time otherwise injury may result Optional 1 Press the NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle and then turn off the power 2 Raise the presser foot lever 3 Loosen the screw to remove the presser foot holder 4 Attach the embroidery foot Q 5 Set arm of embroidery foot Q on needle bar use the metal disk provided with your machine accessory 14 on page 7 or a screwdriver to tighten the screw firmly CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time otherwise injury may result NOTE Make sure that there is no gap between the needle bar and embroidery f
99. n to the previous screen pattern selection screen This shows the amount of time required to embroider the pattern and the total amount of time remaining It does not include the time needed to change colors The totals are calculated and displayed after a pattern is selected This shows the size of the pattern O1 Saving a pattern combination in memory Memorizing combined pattern in memory for later use 12 memories are available eJ JJ Jy ss MNFRS rjluj v wJ x y z J LAYOUT M OPY B I RTHD A Yke ES TENSION uEMony MoET HELP Saving 116 You can combine and save characters and all edited embroidery patterns Example To save the HAPPY BIRTHDAY pattern in memory address 1 1 Enter the characters to create the pattern 2 Touch the vesca key Once the pattern has been saved the display will return to the previous screen Do not turn off the power while a pattern is being saved while Saving is displayed It takes approximately 10 seconds for a pattern to be saved For details on retrieving a pattern which has been saved refer to page 156 If the pattern cannot be saved Refer to page 100 x Embroidering attractive finishes Refer to the table below and the RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS THREADS AND NEEDLES to use in order to obtain
100. nd characters can be changed by rotating them in 5 degree steps Expansion and Reduction Up to 50 increments size changes can be made to characters and border patterns Configurations Up to 6 different types of character configuration can be selected Other Useful Functions One point patterns can be mirror imaged in the left or right direction The space between characters can widened or closed oo ol Select pattern AB Bae ar SE ee ARM i ALWAYS PRESS WHEN CEEA POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UMIT 136 1 Attach the embroidery unit and make necessary preparations before Embroidering See pages 106 to 108 for details 2 Press the EMBROIDERY EDIT key to display the following screen Character Editing Select pattern EZ ans ARM J ALWAYS PRESS WHEN EZ ans POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT Example Editing the Alphabet 78cp Select character type HLL E MOEA g First designate the character size If you select Next select character configuration J EWW pe MOARES n MAIC SA faad se 9 Select configuration type hiragana katakana also designate vertical characters or horizontal characters at the same time Press the snsar key After making your selection press the 28 shRa key 137 I ABCDEFG Pe EWL E uJ
101. nder presser foot while keeping space from the top edge of the fabric for reverse sewing 2 Sew at slow speed near the end and then press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and stop 3 Cut the thread by pressing the THREAD CUTTER button When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing 45 For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabric Changing the stitch length LENGTH m Baste the fabric beforehand and sew along to the basting using a stretch stitch Do not pull the fabric during sewing Basting Touch the a and stitch length setting keys to adjust the stitch length Longer Original length 2 5 mm 1 Shorter For thin material which is less than 1 mm 1 16 the stitch length will be set to 4 0 mm 3 16 automatically during sewing even if you set the length to 5 0 mm 3 16 WIDTH Changing the needle position 46 Touch the J and gt stitch width setting keys to adjust the needle position Left needle position 0 mm 0 Center needle position 3 5 mm 1 8 Right needle p
102. ng chart 190 Frame pattern embroidering chart 190 One point mark embroidery pattern 191 MY CUSTOM STITCHr is under application for a registered trademark in the United States of America gt SETTING UP CHAPTER 1 1 Handle A Main power switch and connectors 2 Spool cap B Accessory compartment 3 Thread guide for bobbin winding C Selection keys Refer to page 10 4 Needle threader lever D L C D Liquid Crystal Display 5 Thread cutter E Operation buttons Refer to page 11 6 Buttonhole lever 7 Needle threader 8 Presser foot 9 Feed dog 10 Bobbin cover 11 Feed dog adjustment lever 12 Bobbin winder device 13 Balance wheel 14 Speed range control lever 15 Presser foot lever 16 Knee Lifter Mounting Slot 17 Knee Lifter A MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS Card slot Slot for memory card insertion Main power switch Use to turn on off the main power Controller jack Insert for foot controller operation Power cord Use to connect machine to power supply CAUTION When leaving the machine unattended the main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet When servicing the machine or when removing covers or changing bulbs the machine or the electrical set must be unplugged For U S A only This applian
103. oller plug into its jack on this machine Foot controller Foot controller jack 2 Turn on this machine then slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing The speed set using the speed range control lever is the foot controller s maximum sewing speed 3 Release the foot controller to stop this machine When the foot controller is being used the START STOP button has no effect on the sewing Note For U S A only Foot controller Model J2 This foot controller can be used for this machine model PC 8500 x Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter Align the knee lifter with the mounting slot and insert Use your knee to raise the knee lifter to the right in order to free both your hands for other tasks 23 Stitch width ko CEW ien SNES NIH J TPED rogoo 2 f w V x pow ara SII ES Sl 5 Pen 24 Increasing the stitch width Touch the stitch width setting key The stitch width setting value will increase each time you touch the key Decreasing the stitch width Touch the a stitch width setting key The stitch width setting value will decrease each time you touch the key Za ajs K N lt CHECK Stitch length Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches Touch the CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH
104. on of the character Press the smeer key again if you want to make corrections to another pattern 3 Press the ee j key when corrections are completed x Correcting stitch patterns after editing a0 Press the re key to make corrections after editing has been aw fw completed See page 154 for details on correction methods m Lee RED WHITE BEIGE TENSION Ey MEMORY RE EDIT LAYOUT HELP H a ey CORRECT END EDIT O1 Ol 6 RETRIEVING CHARACTERS AND PATTERNS HOON Gk e WNOBOREQ HUMMAMAD ren oom 156 This machine has three memory function areas one is found on the sewing side of the machine and the other two are found on the embroidery side of the machine Sewing function saves a variety of characters patterns decorative stitches and designs from MY CUSTOM STITCH Allows you to create your own stitches Embroidery function saves characters and memory card patterns when using the embroidery or embroidery edit function Preparation Remove the embroidery unit if retrieving patterns saved on the sewing side of the machine Release button Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this 1 Touch the MEMORY RECALL key A screen such as the left will be displayed 2 Touch the CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH key
105. oot Q It is recommended that a 90 14 needle should be used when embroidering on thicker fabrics or stabilizing products for example denim puffy foam A 75 11 needle might be bent or broken which could result in injury Changing the embroidery foot 1 Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position While pressing the black button to the left of embroidery foot Q pull embroidery foot Q downward to remove it 32 Optional Feed dog adjustment 2 While pressing the black button to the left of the presser foot holder push the presser foot holder upward with both hands as far as it will go to install it CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time otherwise injury may result 1 Press the NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle and then turn off the power 2 Raise the presser foot lever 3 Loosen the screw to remove the embroidery foot Q 4 With the presser foot lever raised tighten the screw lightly to attach the presser foot holder 5 Lower the presser foot lever and use the metal disk provided with your machine accessory 14 on page 7 ora screwdriver to tighten the screw firmly CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time otherwise injury may result NOTE If the presser foot is not installed correctly the thread tension may loosen due to improp
106. oot lever has been lowered J set the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section marked with an A otherwise the size of the stitch will not be correct To do this push the presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown in the figure Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot 2mm 1 16 Lower the buttonhole lever and position it behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot Metal bracket on buttonhole foot 5 Start the machine while holding the end of the upper thread The machine will sew a reinforcement stitch and stop automatically after sewing is completed If you touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing the machine cuts both threads automatically after sewing is completed If the fabric will not feed for instance because it is too thick touch the faj stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length Place another piece of fabric or cardboard at the back as thick as original This sets the presser foot to the same height and allows for easier feeding Presser foot Cardboard Changing the bar tack stitch length LENGTH Rar mim 9 Changing the bar tack stitch width Touch the aj and L stitch length setting keys to adjust the stitch length AUTO length 0 4 mm 1 64
107. osition 7 0 mm 1 4 The needle position cannot be changed for the straight stitch center position selection i a This adapter is used for attaching screw on presser feet to this machine Following is explanation about installation of walking foot Included accessories Adapter r gt y Screw small D gt ee Screw large x Installation of walking foot This foot is very useful for sewing materials such as vinyl cloth synthetic leather thin leather etc These materials are difficult to be fed when sewing but this foot can prevent such materials from crumpling slipping or sticking between presser foot and materials thanks to even feeding upper and lower materials You can use walking foot only for sewing STRAIGHT STITCH f and ZIGZAG STITCH You can not use this foot for sewing other patterns including horizontal feed STRAIGHT amp ZIGZAG STITCH 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder 2 Attach the adapter for low shank attachments Push the adapter up onto the end of the presser bar as far as possible Use the metal disk provided with your machine accessory 14 on page 7 or screw driver to tighten the screw small firmly When attaching the adapter be sure to use the metal disk or screw driver to tighten the screw firmly If the screw is not completely tightened injuries may occur 3 Fix the connect
108. otate 5 degrees to the left each time the L1 J key IS pressed Press the w key when pattern rotation is completed Press the reser key to revert back to the original rotation angle NOTE The angle of rotation that you have currently selected is displayed on the screen at this time BCDEFG m bem ARR U E SHA uf 6 CENTER om ANGLE OF ROTATION 315 m bem ARR U a 5 f z FERIER TE r lt e ty x x T He 7724 Fi We O00 END EDIT SPACE Eas JA RESET lt p TE BETWEEN CURVES BCDEFG Ga 3 Bem AR O cm a 5 z h CENTER Ga T 0 00cm 0 00cm 2 CHARACTER SPACING sze ROTATE ARRAY CURVE Changing Configurations Press the snrar key to change configuration Select the type of Configuration After selecting configuration type press the amar key Changing the Extent of the Curve The a key is displayed when curve configuration is selected Press the cum key The curve becomes more pronounced each time the re key is pressed The curve becomes less pronounced each time the ley key is pressed Press the P GRASS J key when curve changing is completed Press the reset key to revert to the original curve Deleting a Pattern being Edited Press the cure key to delete a pattern currently being edited The p
109. pool This machine contains built in instructions on how to use the machine which are based on this operation manual If you touch the OPERATION GUIDE key details of basic operations such as bobbin winding and upper threading will appear on the LCD so that you can refer to these instructions while using the machine Example If you would like to know how to wind the bobbin thread 1 Touch the OPERATION GUIDE key A screen such as left will be displayed Touch this key to find out how to set the bobbin thread Touch this key to find out how to replace the presser foot Touch this key to find out how to replace the needle Touch this key to find out how to thread the upper thread Touch this key to find out how to wind the bobbin thread Touch this key to find out how to select the language Touch this key to find out how to embroider Touch this key to find out which thread and needle to use for different fabrics Touch this key if the screen is difficult to read Touch this key if the pattern is distorted Touch this key if a problem occurs while sewing sce A P gt 2 Touch the key The procedure for winding the bobbin thread onto the bobbin will be displayed 3 Touch the amp key to display the next part of the procedure Follow the procedure to wind the bobbin thread onto the bobbin Touch the END key to retu
110. pper thread breaks 1 Upper threading is not correct 1 Re thread upper thread 2 Upper thread is tangled 2 Remove thread ends in the race or shuttle 3 Spool of thread is not correctly set 3 Set spool of thread correctly 4 Correct needle is not used 4 Change to proper needle 5 Shuttle is damaged 5 Contact service center 2 Bobbin thread breaks 1 Upper thread is tangled 1 Remove thread ends in the race or inner shuttle or from around spool pin Bobbin is not threaded properly in the 2 Set bobbin properly and pull out the shuttle bobbin thread 3 Skipped stitches Needle is not correctly inserted 1 Insert needle properly Correct needle is not used 2 Change to proper needle The combination of fabric thread and 3 Check the RELATED CHART OF needle is not correct SEWING FABRICS THREAD AND NEEDLE on page 172 Dust is clinging under the needle plate 4 Remove dust by cleaning with a brush Upper threading is not correct 5 Re thread upper thread Threading is not correct 1 Re thread upper and bobbin thread 4 Fabric puckers correctly Correct needle is not used 2 Change to proper needle Combination of fabric thread and 3 Check RELATED CHART OF needle is not correct SEWING FABRICS THREAD AND NEEDLE on page 172 4 Check if thread tension is set at 4 Refer to THREAD TENSION on page AUTO position 29 5 Inability to threa
111. pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread x Thread according to number and arrow marks on machine 1 Raise the presser foot lever If the presser foot is not raised the upper thread cannot be threaded 2 Press the NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle O to the up position 3 Set the thread spool The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely of the guide Insert the thread firmly to the bottom 4 Steady the spool thread in your right hand take the end of the thread in your left hand and keep it taut while passing it through the guides in the order shown by the numbers Note Incorrect threading may cause damage Thread take up lever Threading the take up lever 5 Lower the presser foot 6 Thread the needle manually or using the auto threading device You do not need to pull the bobbin thread up before you start sewing 7 Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Note Always raise the presser foot before removing the upper thread from the machine or damage may occur to the auto thread tension unit 20 Guide the thread
112. pulled too much 4 Sew without pulling but just guide the fabric 3 Machine is noisy slow speed thread 1 Dust is clinging under the needle plate 1 Remove dust by cleaning with a brush trimming is not good 4 Machine does not start 1 START STOP button is not pressed 1 Press START STOP button 2 Main power switch is in the off position 2 Turn the power on 3 Presser foot is not lowered 3 Lower the presser foot 4 Check error messages 4 Refer to ERROR MESSAGES on page 173 5 Embroidery unit does not work 1 Power switch is in the off position 1 Turn the power on 2 Embroidery unit is not correctly 2 Connect embroidery unit properly to connected to the machine the machine 3 Memory card is not inserted 3 Turn off the power then insert the memory card 4 Check error messages 4 Refer to ERROR MESSAGES on page 173 5 The embroidery unit was not correctly 5 Refer to page 109 initialized 182 SEWING CHART STITCH ADJUSTING KEY STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING STITCH ADJUSTING KEY STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING AUTOMATIC REINFORCE AUTOMATIC REINFORCE MENT STITCHING MENT STITCHING NAME OF PATTERN SELECT KEY w ES ee J aras TYPE OF PRESSER REINFORCEMENT STITCH WIDTH BY NAME OF PATTERN TYPE OF PRESSER REINFORCEMENT STITCH KEY STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH KEY
113. r in area than the frame and make sure that the stabilizer fabric is clamped all the way around by the frame to prevent the fabric from becoming loose NOTES ON THE EMBROIDERY UNIT 1 Always turn off the main power switch when connecting or removing the embroidery unit and embroidery card memory card 2 Connect embroidery unit firmly into the plug connector and socket of the machine 3 Do not touch the connector of embroidery unit 4 You cannot use a foot controller when the embroidery unit is operational 5 Always keep the embroidery unit and the memory card in designated cases 6 Do not carry the machine while the embroidery unit is connected 7 Always set your machine on a level surface The sewing speed is controlled by the machine automatically according to the pattern selected Attaching embroidery foot Q CAUTION Be sure to turn off the power before attaching the embroidery foot Q If the power is left on and the START STOP button is accidentally pressed the machine will start operating which could result in serious injury 1 Press the NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle and then turn off the power 2 While pressing the button to the left of the presser foot holder pull the presser foot holder downward to remove it 3 Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position While pressing the button to the left of the embroidery foot Q push e
114. require 3 The sewing screen will be displayed These patterns can also be used to embroider alphabet characters without embroidering the flowers oo 70 CHE kj G16 6cm 26 amp 9 8cm x i 26nn LIGHT LIME LIGHT CORN LILAC YELLOW BLUE GREEN LILAC FLOWER Tension Indicates the pattern selected This indicates the order of color changes The color displayed below each pattern is for reference For details about the color change table refer to page 191 If you would like to embroider just the alphabetical characters embroider the color of the alphabet characters only Touch this key to change the thread tension Touch this key to move the sewing position Refer to page 123 Touch this key if the thread breaks during sewing or if you would like to sew again from the beginning Refer to page 129 Touch this key to return to the previous screen pattern selection screen This shows the amount of time required to embroider the pattern and the total amount of time remaining It does not include the time needed to change colors The totals are calculated and displayed after a pattern is selected This shows the size of the pattern Selecting patterns from a memory card 114 Hold the memory card so that the arrow is facing toward you and then insert it all the way into the slot on the right side of the machine CAUTION Be sure to
115. reset a reinforcement stitch will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing 4 Turn over the fabric and remove the basting stitch Reverse side Surface 52 Adjusting the needle drop position lt D Touch the lt and i stitch width setting keys to adjust the needle drop position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem A If the needle catches the fold of hem too much Touch the stitch width setting key This moves the needle away from the fold B If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enough Touch the i stitch width setting key This moves the needle closer to the fold Reverse side Surface 53 Suits overcoat Thin and medium fabric Jeans trousers for horizontal holes Thick coats Jeans trousers Thin or medium fabric Thick coats Stretch fabric with coarse The first step in making a weaves bound buttonhole Stretch fabric e c e e ole e o f 1 Mark the positions of the buttonholes on the fabric The maximum buttonhole length is 3 cm 1 3 16 total of diameter thickness of button Thick thread 30 cannot be used in with the E and 1 patterns
116. ric shock may occur When unplugging the power cord turn off the main power switch of the machine then grasp the plug and pull to unplug the cord Pulling on the cord may damage it or cause a fire or an electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled In addition do not place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat otherwise the cord may be damaged or a fire or an electric shock may occur If the power cord or plug are damaged contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer or service center If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time unplug the power cord otherwise a fire may occur 1 Insert the plug into a wall outlet Main power switch 2 Set the main power switch to I 3 To turn off the machine set the main power switch to O Screen messages guide you through each operation es ses a gt Le ui TOTES TE TREE RRR TTT VT a s LS DECORATIVE M STITCH i EMBROIDER W wert SIE i PRR TEPER RTT TERRE PERRET TTT w TENSION DOO COG AUTO SELECTION KEYS Depending on the country of destination the selection keys may be displayed by means of characters or by illustrations UTILITY STITCH KEY Use this key when you sew utility stitches such as straight stitches buttonholes etc
117. rn to the original screen 35 1 SEWING CHAPTER 2 Sewing by using UTILITY STITCH CAUTION Be aware of the needle at all times while sewing and keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle balance wheel and thread take up lever otherwise injury may result Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injury may result Never use bent needles Such needles can easily break which could result in injury 9 e o A 75 11 needle is inserted into the machine at the factory Straight ie pean EE 1 When the machine is turned on the straight stitch left is always selected Replace with the presser foot with the letter indicated This indicates the pattern being selected If you touch this key before sewing reverse stitches reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically Refer to page 38 If you touch this key before sewing the thread will be automatically cut at the finish of sewing Refer to page 39 An advice screen will appear if you touch this key while sewing Refer to page 42 This selects the appropriate pattern for the sewing application and also displays the operation steps Refer to page 40 Touch this key to return to the previous page Touch this key to move to the next page Touch these keys to adjust the stitch width setting Touch these keys to adjust the stitch length se
118. rn vill not fit CANCEL DELETE D This message is displayed when a pattern is being retrieved in embroidery mode Currently retrieving pattern Alarms e Proper operation One beep Incorrect operation Two or four beeps 179 TROUBLESHOOTING This machine is equipped with an easy to use trouble check function which provides assistance when there is a problem with sewing Touch the applicable heading and check the cause of the problem 1 Touch the OPERATION GUIDE key and then touch Select an ADVICE TOPIC the TROUBLE CHECK key 2 Select the heading which corresponds to the problem you are having 3 Check the information displayed If you are not sure of the correct method of operation touch the L key beside the check heading The method of operation will then be displayed in steps 0 Use correct upper and bobbin thread for enbroi dering when embroidering amp Example H A Raise presser ___ n a gt CC U fot If you touch the Wj key the upper threading method is _ Check that needle Touch the END key to return to the original screen 180 x Trouble with threads and stitches Before calling for service check the following items If the problem still persists contact the place of purchase or your nearest Brother dealer 1 U
119. roidering If starting is not possible it illuminates red In addition it illuminates orange when the bobbin thread is being wound onto the bobbin when the bobbin winder shaft is to the right Sewing continues at low speed while the button is pressed The needle will drop to its lowest position when the machine is stopped Touch a key on the screen with your finger to Straight ame Left select the pattern which appears inside the key or eS s S s to start the function or operation indicated inside the key Onn CAUTION Be sure to touch the key with your finger only Never use a pointed instrument such as a sharp pencil or a screwdriver or a hard object to touch the key Furthermore do not press down too hard on the screen otherwise problems may result aD WIDTH LENGTH w TENSION S 5000 cooo et OD Fa a fe mJ WD Touch this key to return to the previous page G CE i Touch this key to move to the next page CHECK If an error message appears touch this to return to the original screen CLOSE If another screen is being displayed over the top of an advice screen for example touch this key to remove the topmost screen RETURN Touch this key to return to the previous screen END Touch this key to stop using the function CONFIRM Touch this key to start a function working About the
120. screen NOTES All or parts of the screen may become darker or lighter at times because of changes in the ambient temperature around the screen This is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction Adjust the screen if it is difficult to read The screen may be dark immediately after the power is turned on This is a feature of the light which illuminates the screen and is not the sign of a malfunction The screen will return to its normal level of brightness after approximately 10 minutes If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned on 1 While touching the LCD anywhere is OK turn the power off and then back on again The START STOP button will not illuminate at this time 2 Touch any one of the lower three selection keys EMBROIDERY EDIT OPERATION GUIDE or MEMORY RECALL The LCD will become darker each time one of these keys is WU o 10D touched If you would like to make the LCD arterna Pelon can be men lighter touch any one of the upper three selection keys UTILITY STITCH CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH or EMBROIDERY 3 After you have finished adjusting turn the power off and back on again once more Adjusting the brightness of the LCD 1 Touch the OPERATION GUIDE key Select an ADVICE TOPIC 2 Touch the BRIGHTNESS OF LCD key Touch this key to make contrast less lighter BRIGHTNESS
121. selected and the stitch pattern selection screen will be displayed If you touch the RETURN key the previous screen will be displayed 3 Select the desired type of stitch to form the frame The combined pattern is then shown on the LCD screen The selected pattern can be changed with the options shown on screen 10 G2 ES sus 8 3cm Selecting floral alphabets ri Zee oo ARC a EA aE ARM J ALWAYS PRESS WHEN EA aE POSITION REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT RETURN Indicates the stitch selected for the frame pattern This indicates the order of color changes Touch this key to change the thread tension and the stitch density Refer to page 29 and page 122 Touch this key to move the sewing position Refer to page 123 Touch this key if the thread breaks during sewing or if you would like to sew again from the beginning Refer to page 129 Touch this key to return to the previous screen pattern selection screen This shows the amount of time required to embroider the pattern and the total amount of time remaining It does not include the time needed to change colors The totals are calculated and displayed after a pattern is selected Indicates the current pattern size 1 Touch the key If another screen is being displayed touch the EMBROIDERY key before touching the i key 2 Select the pattern you
122. sew these parts with any color you like Thread the needle for the first color and pass it through embroidery foot Q Hold this thread in your left hand while leaving a certain amount of slack in the thread Be sure to raise the presser foot lever before threading the needle Lower presser foot lever and start embroidering After 5 to 6 stitches have been sewn stop the machine and cut off any surplus thread from the end of the seam If you are using the embroidery unit the foot controller cannot be used at this time Sewing can start even if x is being displayed Start the machine once more The part indicated by 1 in the illustration will be embroidered and the machine will then stop automatically Once embroidering is completed the display will automatically move to the left and the next color to be embroidered will be displayed at the left edge of the screen 5 Replace the upper thread with the thread for the second region of color and then start the machine again After the part indicated by 2 has been embroidered the machine will once more stop automatically 6 Replace the upper thread with the thread for the third region of color and then start the machine again After the part E 2 Jem indicated by 3 has been embroidered the machine will once more stop automatically 7 Replace the upper thread with the thread for the fourth region of color and then start the mac
123. th mm inch Manual Manual STITCH Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Manual Manual Straight Left Straight Middle 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 Stretch stitch 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 1 5 2 5 1 16 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Elastic zigzag Overcasting Blind hem stitch Buttonhole 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 1 16 Darning Bar tack JEEE 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 1 16 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Tape attaching Eyelet my 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 4 7 0 6 05 0 1 43 16 0 2 4 0 1 61 3 16 7 0 6 0 5 0 1 4 3 16 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 5 3 0 1 32 1 8 Button sewing Basting elle 2 5 4 5 3 32 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 30 3 16 1 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 5 3 0 1 32 1 8 Applique L 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 0 5 3 5 1 32 1 8 1 6 2 5 1 16 3 32 0 8 4 0 1 16 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 Scallop Smocking stitch mel 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 1
124. the fabric along the finish line the seam allowance from the side that the flat fell seam will lie About 1 2 cm 1 2 Reverse side When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing Finish line Reverse side Press both seam allowances toward the more narrow cut one side and iron them Reverse side Fold the longer seam allowance around more narrow one and sew the edge of the fold Reverse side 75 Finished flat fell seam Surface 76 l Applique Fabric glue 2 Applique 3 IN Applique Needle drop point Attach the applique to the fabric The applique should be attached with fabric glue or a basting stitch so that it will not move during sewing Attach presser foot J Make sure that the needle drop point is just outside the applique and then start sewing When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing Finish Se
125. the presser foot lever 3 While pressing the black button to the left of the presser foot holder pull the presser foot holder downward to remove it 4 Setthe screw of the needle bar into the fork of the operating lever Screw of the needle bar Operating lever Make sure that the screw is held firmly by the fork 5 With the presser foot raised align the presser foot holder screw hole directly with the notch in the side cutter then insert the screw provided in your accessory bag accessory 3 on page 7 and lightly tighten it Lower the presser foot lever and firmly tighten the screw 6 Select the pattern and then touch the se key The necessary adjustment for the side cutter will be carried out automatically ENER DNNE N NNN NAH NH NE N N NEA NANN AA S A S S EA 1111111 WIDTH LENGTH Wo TENSION S DOODO Q OoOO lt 8 gt a Jl be gt 50 A Z i 7 Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabric 2 cm 8 Place the fabric as shown left figure B Right side of cut on top of the guide plate Left side of cut underneath the presser foot Guide plate lower knife Presser foot 9 Thread the needle and then pull out a long section of the upper thread pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction See left figure B Presser foot Upper thread 10 Lower the presser foot lever CAUTION If
126. the width has been adjusted turn the balance wheel by hand to check that the needle does not touch the side cutter If the needle touches the side cutter it may cause the needle to break When sewing straight stitches only The seam margin should be about 0 5 cm Seam margin Make sure that you touch the g key when using the side cutter Clean the side cutter after use otherwise dust and scraps of thread will build up on it Add a small amount of oil as required to the cutting edge of the cutter Note The fabric will not be cut if the whole fabric is simply spread out underneath the presser foot guide plate Set the fabric as explained in step 8 above and the start sewing Check that the needle is raised when the presser foot lever is raised One layer of 13 0z denim can be cut 51 Other fabric Stretch fabric Ad x 1 Fold the fabric and baste it as illustrated 0 5 cm 3 16 Surface 0 5 cm 3 16 Reverse side Basting stitch 2 Attach presser foot R Lower the presser foot so that its guide meets the edge of the folded hem Guide Folded hem 3 Adjust the needle position using the stitch width setting keys so that needle slightly catches the fold of the hem and then sew the fabric Needle drop position When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are p
127. ttern and then sew along the top of the tape 4 Pull out the straight stitch thread Stitch for making eyelet on belts etc Touch the 4 and v stitch length setting keys and the m and 1 stitch width setting keys to set the size of the eyelet Attach presser foot N check the needle drop point and lower the presser foot then start sewing Needle drop point The machine stops automatically after sewing a reinforcement stitch When automatic thread cutting is set the machine trims both threads automatically after sewing is completed Make a hole at the center with an eyelet punch Size of eyelet Actual size A Large 7 0 mm 5 16 B Medium 6 0 mm 1 4 C Small 5 0 mm 3 16 63 This stitch is used for attaching buttons Do not use the automatic thread cutter when attaching buttons the threads will become difficult to handle and tying off will not be possible d 64 Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog adjustment lever to the right to lower the feed dog Feed dog adjustment lever Attach button fitting foot M place the button into the presser foot and then lower the presser foot Turn the balance wheel to check that the needle goes into each of the holes in the button correctly and then start sewing Once
128. tting Touch these keys to change the thread tension 36 2 Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out Upper thread 5 cm 1 15 16 3 While holding on the thread tails and the fabric with your left Press the THREAD CUTTER button to cut the threads from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm hand turn the balance wheel with your right hand to move the needle to the sewing start position Thread Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread Lower the presser foot Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reverse stitch and then press the START STOP button The machine will start to run at slow speed When sewing is completed press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reverse stitch Cut thick thread thicker than 30 with the cutter on the side of the machine as illustrated BOBBIN THREAD SENSOR If a warning message appears on the message screen the bobbin thread is running out Replace the bobbin thread at this time 37 This stitch automatically prevents fraying 1 Select the stitch pattern 2 Touch the automatic reinforcement stitch key _ straight E zii Automatic reinforcement stitch key Kyi TTT 3 Press the START STOP button A reinforcement stitch will be sewn before sewing starts A reinforcement stitch will not be done
129. ty equipment has This message is displayed when the machine finds that the upper thread Is cut This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered a a 522 This message is displayed when the START STOP or g AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTER button is pressed while the presser foot or embroidery foot is raised Lover presser This message is displayed if the CARD key is touched while there is no memory card inserted into the slot N oO ZZ ASTI This pattern is saved on a card Please insert __ a correct card SIE ASE A This pattern is being stored on a different This message is displayed when trying to retrieve a pattern from a memory card and that memory card is not inserted This message is displayed when the CARD key is touched while a memory card that cannot be read by this machine is inserted This message is displayed when you have tried to retrieve a pattern from one memory card while a different memory card was inserted into the slot This message is displayed when you have tried to combine more than 71 patterns This message is displayed when the EMBROIDERY key or BASIC SEWING key is pressed when in utility stitch mode This REVERSE STITCH button is pressed in embroidery mode This message is displayed if the UTILITY STITCH or CHARACTER DECOR
130. uch this key to move the s back one point Touch this key to move the forward one point Touch this key to move the Ksa to the last point Moving a point 5 10 15 20 219 T10 5 20 DELETE INSERT 10 qan 7 5 20 DELETE 164 1 Touch the faa fa i J Or me key to move the as to the point which you would like to move 2 Touch any of the 8 directional arrow keys to move the point Moving part or all of a pattern bret ws 5 m 15 20 o4 a0 W gz 1 Touch the aa a i gt or me key to move the 5 o 15 20 e470 27 20 et 5 WE 15 20 e24 20 Touch the BLOCK MOVE key Touch the le or op key to move to the desired Ta to the start point which you would like to move The points behind the oR will be enclosed by a This indicates the area which is to be moved position and then touch the SET key 5 m 15 20 6 t10 a 20 i g ey INSERT 1 Touch the faa a J Sej or gt J key to move the W to the point before the place where you would like to enter a new point 165 2 Touch the INSERT key A new point will be inserted and the will move to this newly inserted point all 5 10 20
131. urn off the power while the word Saving is displayed on the screen If you turn off the power during this time the data being stored may be deleted Saving It takes approximately 10 seconds for a pattern to be saved For details on retrieving a pattern which has been saved refer to page 156 TENSION Ev MEMORY 100 If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved m ERY B O D Y Feel gt 4 To delete a pattern that is already saved in the memory touch S the DELETE key to cancel the saving of a pattern touch the Pattern will not fit CANCEL key Erasing a pattern 1 Touch the DELETE key This indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it f you touch pockets the pattern which is saved in that pocket will be displayed Touch this key to delete a saved pattern Touch this key to cancel the erasing of a saved pattern 2 Touch a pocket key to select the pattern to delete and then touch the DELETE key 3 Touch the CONFIRM key The new pattern will then be saved automatically To cancel the deleting of a pattern touch the CANCEL key Saving TENSION E MEMORY O Sewing attractive finishes Refer to the table below and the RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS THREADS AND NEEDLES for recommended fabrics threads and needles to
132. ver XA2005 051 15 Walking foot X81064 001 16 Side cutter X80943 001 18 Embroidery frame Regular XA2171 101 19 Embroidery sheet Regular XA2212 001 127610 000 22 Embroidery frame Large XA2168 201 23 Embroidery sheet Large XA2209 001 24 Embroidery set Small 26 Embroidery sheet Small XA2215 101 27 Screw XA4813 051 28 Foot controller 234522 001 29 Pattern Sheet XA4595 001 30 Hard case XA1821 106 Knee Lifter XA6941 001 31 Embroidery bobbin thread SA BTS X81164 001 Use the same screw when installing both the side cutter and the walking foot If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool place a net on the spool before using If using the walking foot please refer to the explanatory sheet which is inserted in the instruction book The extra spool pin which is provided as an accessory should be attached to the end of the bobbin winder shaft during use C ED cS Note For U S A only Foot controller Model J2 This foot controller can be used for this machine bo model PC 8500 Part Code Brother poly 40 color thread set SA740 X80928 100 2 Brother poly 60 bobbin thread X81164 001 Backing material Stabilizer material X81185 001 4 Country bag X80922 002 Memory card No 1 Alphabet X58317 001 No 2 Flower X58321 001 No 3 Dinosaur No
133. wing screen 3 Touch the BACK key to move back a short way past the point where the thread broke If the machine stops moving backward before you reach the point where you need to resume embroidering touch the REVERSE SEARCH key and the FORWARD key When you reach the point at which you would like to resume embroidering press the START STOP button 4 Lower the presser foot lever and start embroidering The START STOP button may not function for a few seconds after the FORWARD SEARCH or REVERSE SEARCH key is touched however this is not a sign of a malfunction x Continuing a pattern after the power has been momentarily turned off PINK WHITE DARK BROWN REVERSE FORWARD SEARCH SEARCH BACK FORWARD END HELP Example Continuing to embroider halfway through the second color 1 Select the pattern and then touch the HELP key 2 Touch the FORWARD SEARCH key to move to the start of the second color 3 Touch the FORWARD key to move forward to a position Slightly before the point where embroidering is to continue 4 Lower the presser foot and start embroidering When moving the embroidering position on the layout screen before continuing to embroider the pattern move the position on the layout screen by the same amount before carrying out the above procedure 129 When sewing again from the beginn
134. wing the applique around corners 1 Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric as needed to keep Stop the machine and position the needle just outside the applique the correct needle position 77 Use a blind hem stitch for applique quilts TT 1 Trace the pattern onto the applique fabric and then cut around it Seam margin 0 3 to 0 5 mm 2 Place a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size onto the ISS fabric and then fold over the seam margin using an iron Q 3 Turn the fabric over and sew basting stitches around the edge lt Attach monogramming foot N and then sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing Press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing Ws GY S CZ es 4 ox lt ERK M RS DA KRIISI L A 2 Dresden Plate Stained Glass Sunbonnet Sue 78 Stitch for decorating collars of blouses edges of table cloths etc 5 1 Attach presser foot N Sew the remaining edge of the fabric so that the stitch doesn t go right to the edge of the D i fabric SUS Surface ESS

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