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GE A1235PK Digital Camera User Manual

1. P 134 uda rec Rc P 138 Care and Maintenant eege 142 CM IN EE 142 Kee 142 Uu Le 144 ai 5 P 148 Ricipins 1s 0715 3 08i 39 e P 149 Ee AN EE 149 Cancelling uos iie pdocopm P ia 149 JI 151 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine Before using this sewing machine carefully read the Important Safety Instructions page 1 and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions In addition after you have finished reading this manual store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference Sewing Machine Features CD Easy upper threading Since the spool can be installed at the front of the sewing machine the upper thread can easily be threaded In addition the needle can be threaded with a simple operation page 28 Automatic thread cutting The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the thread at the end of the stitching page 62 One touch lower threading You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 26 Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 22 5 Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches availab
2. e MH Pull out about 10 15 cm 4 5 inches of the Pulling up the bobbin thread bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine When making gathers or before free motion quilting first pull up the bobbin thread as described below Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case e Refer to steps through of Installing the bobbin page 26 Pass the bobbin thread through the slot Do not cut the thread with the cutter Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side While lightly holding the upper thread with ch your left hand with the needle in the up X o o T position press Needle Position button S 1 mg twice to lower and raise the needle 0 D Needle Position button gt The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread 36 Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous for example if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below CAUTION Only
3. _ a0 M MH 74 Use the numeric keys to type in the two digit number for the desired stitch For stitches 01 through 09 the stitch can also be selected by using the numeric keys to type in a one digit number then pressing OK key After the entered number appears in the center of the screen the stitch is selected O Example e For the numbers of the various stitches refer to the stitch pattern plate and Stitch Settings page 134 e f the first number tens when entering two digit numbers ones when entering one digit numbers was incorrectly entered press Cancel clear key to erase the entered number e f an incorrect two digit number was entered an error beep is sounded and the entered number is cleared If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches begin on page 76 ZE Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed turn off the sewing machine attach the correct presser foot and then select the desired stitch again o Memo For details on adjusting the stitch width and length refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 58
4. gt The sewing machine stops after it has e If nothing was saved in the selected pocket a finished sewing the pattern beep is sounded and the screen displayed before the numeric key was pressed appears Check the sewn pattern again If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly the pattern is To select a different pocket use the numeric correctly aligned keys to type in the number of a different pocket o Memo After a decorative stitch or character stitch pattern is retrieved press Decorative If the pattern is not sewn correctly follow the stitch key or A Character stitch key to steps below to adjust the sewing combine additional patterns with it or edit it P Press Settings key in the operation panel Realigning the pattern The settings screen appears The pattern may not be sewn correctly depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed If this occurs adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project e e zz e Press 4 or i Stitch length keys until HH is e Attach monogramming foot N displayed For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select T No 31 of Gr selected with 8 Press Decorative stitch key and then use the numeric keys to type in 31 The pattern alignment stitch is selected Sewing the Various Built In
5. CAUTION Unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur Remove the flat bed attachment CD Needle plate cover The needle plate cover is removed 142 Remove the bobbin case Install the needle plate cover Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out The needle plate cover is installed differently depending on the model WE If there is a screw in the needle plate cover Ee o m Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into A SED the needle plate and then slide the cover back on D Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and its surrounding area CD Needle plate cover Use the disc shaped screwdriver to tighten the screw in the needle plate cover CD Cleaning brush Race e Do not apply oil to the bobbin case Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring B If there is no screw in the needle plate cover Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on CD Needle plate cover Install the flat bed attachment in its original position D Projection Never use a bobbin case that is scratched Spring otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XC3153 151 co
6. The initial stitch screen appears again e Select stitch 24 Q For details refer to Selecting stitching page 74 While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider p PPP e Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller 106 When you are finished sewing set the stitch width control setting back to OFF o Memo Although the stitching result differs depending on the type of fabric being sewn and the thickness of the thread being used for best results adjust the stitch length to between 0 3 and 0 5 mm 1 64 and 1 32 inch Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as sleeve holes inseams and pocket corners Pattern Numeric Stitch Width Stitch Length i ney icati mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application mm inc mm inc o Auto Manual Auto Manual Reinforcing the seams Triple stretch d AE Ww 0 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 1 5 4 0 stitch ill inseams 0 0 1 4 3 32 1 1 6 3 1 6 Reinforcing the ends 60 8 Bar tack of openings such as 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 3 1 0 stitch 1 16 1 16 1 8 1 64 1 64 1 16 the corners of pockets 8 mmn Darning medium 2 5 7 0 2 5 DANE im weight fabrics 3 32 1 4 1 64 3 32 stitch 2570 3 32 1 4 T cu a Presser Darning thick fabrics Triple stretch stitc
7. CAUTION o Memo When installing the bobbin be sure to ev begi ou can begin sewing without pulling up the hold A down with your finger If the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin is not correctly installed the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up thread tension will be incorrect the thread according to the procedure in Pulling up the bobbin thread page 36 Pass the thread through the slot as shown and then pull the thread out toward the front D Cutter The cutter cuts the thread Winding Installing the Bobbin 27 GETTING READY Upper Threading In this section the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break o Memo The order that the machine should be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated 20 Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread on the spool pin and then thread the machine Gp Turn on the sewing machine o Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot D Presser foot lever 3 E Note f the presser foot is not raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded Press 1 Needle Position button once or twice to ra
8. The settings screen appears ELEAF L ABL 4k Press 4 or D Stitch length keys until A E is displayed gt The screen for changing the pattern size appears Press or gt Stitch width keys until the desired size is selected Select a for the small size or select lA for the large size The pattern size is changed Press OK key or Cancel clear key The initial stitch screen appears again O Repeat steps through T gt T TI T gt T o Memo The large pattern size is the default If the small pattern size is selected small patterns can be combined and connected if multiple patterns have been combined the size of each selected pattern can be specified Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected the stitch density can be changed Select a decorative satin stitch No 53 62 of Gr selected with Press Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears eO Press 4 or D Stitch length keys until JW is displayed The screen for specifying the stitching density of the decorative satin stitch appears Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 123 UTILITY STITCHES Press lt or gt Stitch width keys until the Press 4 or D Stitch length keys until CH desired density is selected is displayed Select n for sparse sti
9. There are 55 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the outline style Selecting Stitching 71 UTILITY STITCHES 90 Selecting stitching Using the operation panel keys select the desired stitch Ten of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the numeric keys Right after turning the power on the straight stitch left needle position is selected The machine can also be set to select the straight stitch center needle position For details refer to Changing the settings page 19 Determine the stitch that you wish to use e For the numbers of the various stitches refer to the stitch pattern plate and Stitch Settings page 134 EE li Ox N OGO Oa CD Stitch pattern plate Determine which presser foot should be used with the selected stitch The presser feet are stored in the accessory compartment e For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 134 Attach the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 o Turn on the sewing machine The straight stitch left needle position is shown selected in the LCD After selecting the stitch mode select the stitch pattern F B With direct selection With direct selection there are two stitch modes preset utility stitch mode and saved pattern mode 7
10. 2 D Pin on the left side Needle drop point Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper and continue sewing Right side of fabric End of zipper opening Reverse stitches Beginning of stitching Basting stitching 9 O9O i When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break 94 When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper and continue sewing 14 Remove the basting stitching Zipper Insertion 95 UTILITY STITCHES Zipper piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place Pattern Numeric Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Application mm inch mm inch Auto Manual Auto Manual Straightstitch 9 gt Attaching zippers left needle i 1 Sewing concealed pis PD SC ee x 0 0 1 4 3 32 1 64 3 16 position seams and piping There are man
11. 3 16 Fagoting stitch Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam Satin scallop stitching wu mo Sw ou o Cc 5 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 3 16 3 25 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 4 0 0 0 7 0 jos 0 2 4 0 3 16 0 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 e SH 2 5 7 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 Joining stitch Decorative bridging stitches E 3 32 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 2 4 0 J bk 0 1 4 d 1 64 3 16 Shell tuck Shell tuck stitching on collars 4 0 0 0 7 0 0 2 4 0 stitch and curves 3 16 0 1 4 1 64 3 16 0 0 7 0 1 0 4 0 3716 0 1 4 jie 1 16 3 16 Smocking Smocking fabrics to add texture 5 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 4 0 stitch and elasticity 3 16 0 1 4 b 3 1 16 3 16 5 0 2 5 7 0 2 9 1 0 4 0 3 16 3 32 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 10 2 5 7 0 0 5 0 1 SE 16 G2 1 4 1 32 1 64 1 16 1 5 7 0 1 6 4 0 Lace sewing decorative 8 1 16 1 4 b 32 1 16 3 16 hemming heirloom stitching 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 15 64 1 16 1 4 1 118 1 16 3 16 5 0 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 e 1 16 3 160 N CEU 5 0 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 Hemstitching Decorative hemming and 3 16 1 16 1 4 3j T 6 1 16 3 16 heirloom stitching etc on thin medium weight and plain weave fabrics U1 1 LA o 1 5 7 0 2 5 1 5 4 0 1 16 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 1 1 16 1 4 di 6 6 1 16 3 16 Decorative hemming ribbon
12. UTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Eleven stitches are available for sewing one step buttonholes and one stitch for sewing on buttons Pattern Numeric Stitch Width Stitch Length 7 Key icati mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application mm inc mm inc Auto Manual Auto Manual Presser oot Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight fabrics ml OUT e Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain ee on thick BD 3 0 5 0 0 4 0 2 1 0 3 16 1 83 16 1 64 1 64 1 160 fabrics Buttonholes with bar 5 0 3 0 5 0 0 4 0 2 1 0 tacks on both ends for 3 16 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 64 1 16 EF stabilized fabrics TT Ts umm CILLI Am inm Buttonhole n5 Buttonholes for stretch 6 0 3 0 6 0 1 0 0 5 2 0 stitch H or knit fabrics 15 64 1 8 15 64 1 16 1 32 1 16 53 Buttonholes for stretch 6 0 fabrics 15 64 Dee SI by 6 4 8 Bound buttonholes E 0 6 0 0 24 0 St 0 E Ei 1 64 3 1 6 Keyhole buttonholes f for thick or plush 0 7 0 0 5 E H Gia Beer 1 4 1 32 TUE Lad Ka fabrics Keyhole buttonholes 0 31 0 for medium weight and thick fabrics um deel Je 2 1 64 Ul 6 Horizontal buttonhole for thick or plush fabrics 1 4 Button T 54 5 3 0 7 0 0 3 1 0 1 4 1 8 1 4 1 64 1 16 m 5 S Zu 04 Buttonhole sewing The maximu
13. button or foot lever Thread Cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised Ho more You tried to combine more than 70 decorative stitches stain stitches stitches can cross stitches or combined utility stitches be combined Li Release twin The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that cannot be sewn needle setting with the twin needle is selected Return bobbin The Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button Needle Position button winding shaft or Thread Cutter button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is to left moved to the right A pattern is being saved Otherwise the stitch settings are being saved D Select pattern The Start Stop button or Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button was pressed after a stitch has been deleted Ik The safety l device haz bean The motor locked up because the thread is tangled activated Winding m bobbie thread The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin 148 Nothing appears in the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing machine is turned on the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark If this is the case perform the following operation ab Turn off the sewing machine o While pressing Cancel clear key in the operation panel turn on the sewing machine D Press or gt Stitch width keys Adjust the brightness of the LCD so that the screens can be seen Turn off the sewing
14. ooo Press EC Preset utility stitch saved pattern key to select the stitch mode E Preset utility stitch The 10 stitch patterns printed on the numeric keys can be selected directly When 5 appears in the lower left corner of the screen when the machine is turned on or when the 353 Preset utility stitch saved pattern key is pressed 7 Saved patterns The 10 stitch patterns saved with the numeric keys can be selected directly When E appears in the lower left corner of the screen when 388 Preset utility stitch saved pattern key is pressed When a direct selection mode is selected ooo 333 Preset utility stitch saved pattern key lights up After the icon for the selected stitch mode appears in the center of the screen a screen for selecting the stitch appears with the icon for the stitch mode in the lower left corner However when the machine is turned on ss appears only in the lower left corner of the screen and does not appear in the center of the screen O Example preset utility stitch Press the key assigned with the stitch to select the stitch e Continue with step on page 74 B With number selection There are three modes of stitches that can be selected by number utility stitch mode amp decorative stitch mode and character stitch mode a In addition there are two decorative stitch modes decorative stitch 1 mode ech and decorative stitch
15. 19 41 S B B t B T T 47 p For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 e Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less o Start sewing For details refer to Selecting stitching page 7 2 NI 3 gt e siz siz Me siz de de MZ CAN VIN AN AN VIN VIN INS IS CAUTION With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less otherwise the needle may bend or break After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break e Press Settings key in the operation Partially removing threads is called drawnwork panel This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave The settings screen appears Two ways to create drawnwork are described below B Drawnwork Example 1 Press Q or D Stitch length keys until dil is displayed Q Pull out several threads from the fabric gt The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears Attach monogramming foot N E For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Decorative Stitching 117 UTILITY STITCHES Press or gt Stitch width keys to select B Drawnwork Example 2 OM el To retur
16. Cut the thread automatically For details on cutting the thread refer to Cutting the thread page 55 50 Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly e Turn on the sewing machine The straight stitch left needle position is automatically selected 3 Press 1 Needle Position button once or twice to raise the needle CO CU CO 2 D Needle Position button Place the fabric under the presser foot e f the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching D Presser foot lever The fabric is now positioned to be sewn o Memo To adjust the pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric refer to Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot page 43 Sewing 51 SEWING BASICS M M Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing you can start the sewing machine The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the sewing speed controller or the foot controller Note Important When the foot controller is plugged in Q St
17. Gre 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 one heirloom stitching ae 6 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 U1 QJ o gt 112 Pattern Stitch Name Application Hemstitching Heirloom stitching etc 35 Ladder stitch Rick rack 3 stitch 4 Decorative stitching Decorative 7 stitch Serpentine 38 stitch Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting It is used on blouses and children s clothing This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their seams Baste the two pieces of fabric separated by about 4 mm 3 16 inch onto thin paper or a sheet of water soluble stabilizer If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water soluble stabilizer sewing is easier m D 2 CD Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer Basting stitching GI 4mm 3 16 inch Attach zigzag foot J A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual Auto Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Manual 6 0 1 5 7 0 1 6 1 0 4 0 N 5 0 1 5 7 0 1 6 1 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 2 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 5 5 0 0 7 0 1 6 1 0 4 0 S 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 10 o Select stitch AS or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details
18. NORE T NTE 5 HHT E Hra HH Fer GL HT Lu NAYS ET CTTTIKTTUTECTUCTTTCTTD Ve Oe PT 0 1 15 16 17 omm 14 5mm For a more attractive stitch close the pattern by intersecting the line Ons xa Designing a Pattern 129 UTILITY STITCHES M HH Entering the pattern data Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine Attach monogramming foot N El For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 o Turn on the sewing machine Select No 99 of ty selected with 8 Press Decorative stitch key and then use the numeric keys to type in 99 C Number of the current point Total number of points Horizontal coordinate 0 79 3 Vertical coordinate 0 1 4 130 Check the grid sheet set and specify the coordinates of the first point Press Co and gt Stitch width keys to select the horizontal coordinate and press 4 and D Stitch length keys to select the vertical coordinate and then press OK key CD Stitch width keys Stitch length keys Specify the coordinates of the second point and then press OK key A screen appears allowing you to specify the settings for the stitching between the two points Specify whether single stitching or triple stitching will be se
19. foot holder page 43 o Memo Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For details on the stitches refer to Stitch Settings page 134 Replacing the Presser Foot 45 GETTING READY Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric remove the flat bed attachment Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing large pieces of fabric Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of sew Cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs fabric easier Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide table Pull out the four legs until they snap into place With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is possible Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top ln A er When you are finished with free arm sewing With the flat bed attachment removed free install the flat bed attachment back in its arm sewing is possible original position 46 Install the wide table Keeping the wide table level fully slide it into place The lower right corner section of the wide table extends over the front section of the sewing machine bed CD Lower right corner Sewing machine bed A E 2 Note The optional wide table is available through your brother
20. page 52 Sew basting with a stitch length between 5 mm 3 16 inch o Attach zigzag foot J 5 mm 3 16 inch For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 2 Select stitch Tr A For details refer to Selecting stitching page 42 80 Basic stitching ul Baste or pin together the fabric pieces o Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching Start sewing For details refer to Starting to sew page 52 For details on sewing reverse reinforcement stitches refer to Securing the stitching page 54 When sewing is finished cut the thread For details refer to Cutting the thread page 55 Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch left needle position and the straight stitch center needle position l l Straight stitch left needle position Straight stitch center needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between 0 and 7 0 mm 1 4 inch the needle posit
21. refer to Changing the needle stop position page 60 CAUTION Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur Do not place objects on the foot controller otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time unplug the foot controller otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur Sewing 53 SEWING BASICS e s M M Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch for example at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever 2 Press Q Start Stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if Q Start Stop button is held down the machine sews at a low speed Mme CD CD Start Stop button For details refer to Starting to sew page 52 The machine starts sewing 54 After sewing 3 to 5 stitches press 1 Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button Keep CG Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching pe CE D Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button While Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is held down
22. 104 Free motion quilting With free motion quilting lower the feed dogs using the drop feed lever so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction The quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder e Refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 43 Secure the quilting foot with the presser foot holder screw The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw D Pin on quilting foot Presser foot holder screw 3 Needle clamp screw Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand D Presser foot holder screw CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break Slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to AU to the left as seen from the rear of the machine O Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine The feed dogs are lowered Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Use both hands to hold the fabric taut and then move the fabric to follow the pattern Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing D Pattern After sewing is finishe
23. 4 0 smocking stitching 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Decorative stitching 1 57 0 1 0 4 0 smocking stitching 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Reinforcement Z O Horizontal buttonholes 0 2 1 0 on thin and medium 1 64 1 16 weight fabrics Automatic reinforcement Z o Z O Thread cutting S aN Buttonhole stitch Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject l Tow ide to strain Automatic reinforcement Z o Z Z Sr O O O O O O ua Z o Z Z Z Z Z i Pe Le Tete ete et et ae ete ete ei si uer Thread cutting summ imn 136 Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Stitch Name Application Manual Manual LI e Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics O 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 summ imm Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have backings Z o 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics Z o 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 Z o Buttonhole stitch 54 0 2 4 0 Bound buttonholes 1 64 3 16 Keyhole buttonholes for 0 3 1 0 thick or furry fabrics 1 64 1 16 amm umm Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and 0 3 1 0 thick fabrics 1 64 1 16 anm umi Ho
24. Decorative stitch key switches the mode between decorative stitch 1 mode e and decorative stitch 2 mode the daq Decorative stitches No 01 31 There are 31 decorative stitches including hearts leaves and flowers Satin stitches No 32 47 There are 16 satin stitches Cross stitches No 48 52 There are 5 types of cross stitches Decorative satin stitches No 53 62 There are 10 decorative satin stitches My Custom Stitch No 99 You can design original stitches For detailes refer to Designing a Pattern page 129 thy Utility decorative stitches No 01 39 Some utility stitches can be used as decorative stitches There are 39 of these stitches O A Character stitches There are three character stitch modes Gothic font mode A Script font mode Pr and outline style mode B If a Character stitch key is pressed once Gothic font mode A is selected If a Character stitch key is pressed twice Script font mode af is selected If a Character stitch key is pressed three times outline style mode ai is selected Each press of a Character stitch key switches the mode between the Gothic font mode A Script font mode af and outline style mode B A Gothic font No 01 55 There are 55 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the Gothic font Script font No 01 55 There are 55 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the Script font Outline style No 01 55
25. Do not modify the plug in any way Turning the Machine On Off 17 GETTING READY M M M M Understanding the LCD Screens yp The LCD screen located on the front at the right of the sewing machine displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly When the sewing machine is turned on the LCD comes on and the following screen appears Presser foot that should be used Stitch mode Selected stitch Stitch length mm Stitch width mm gt Memo For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly refer to Error messages page 148 OOOO Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Press Q or D Stitch length keys until the stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set Changing the settings is displayed The general procedure for changing machine settings is described below Turn on the sewing machine D Stitch length keys The LCD comes on JI 1 vo dh BI Press Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears ZE vaBC 4 JU JE oo Press or gt Stitch width keys until the desired setting is selected The setting is changed Press OK key or Cancel clear key The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the Machine Settings 19 GETT
26. POWER SUD DIY Di CCALILI ONS 16 Tarne on hie Machine ME 17 Turning onm UNO i AC Te 17 Understanding the LCD ScreensS sssssossssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssosesssssssssssssssssssssssssso 18 Changing the Machine Settings m 19 Chang ine El 19 Adj sting the brightness othe LOD EE 21 Changing the sareen TAN BE scis usa Gexunes a a a E a 21 Winding Installing the BODDIN ccccccccccccscecssscscssssssssssssssssssssssesssssescecesssceeseees 22 ODDIE een SOC 22 Allen DODN cc 22 een MMS nE TIO DOI mnn He Upper Threading m Hn 28 rk Wee te queen c tees 28 rf Mett TE 31 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader eese 33 B Te WV IIo 23 P lling up thie DODDIB CSAC usse aom idit e bcn hispida t net eege 36 Replacing the Needle P S 37 Needle Preco GE 37 KI Eeer LE 38 Checking 39 Replacing the MC COG t M 39 Replacing the Presser Foot ccccccsscsssssssssssscssscsssscsscsssnssssssssnsssssansssossssssscsssccsscessseees 41 Prossa toot PhS AU LONG MEE EE UO DUELO ER 41 R
27. This is used when making a crazy quilt Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances CD Wrong side of fabric 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance 3 Straight stitch Select stitch 9 2 E or 30 d W gt For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam Right side of fabric 116 Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics 3 Note If the thread becomes tangled use stabilizer material Q Install the wing needle e Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 39 e The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back o Attach monogramming foot N E FE e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are E
28. When you are finished attaching the button slide the drop feed lever to AA to the right as seen from the rear of the machine to raise the feed dogs x CD Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine gt Memo The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side as seen from the rear of machine The feed dogs come up when you start sewing again 90 B Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank attach the button with space between it and the fabric and then wind the thread by hand This attaches the button securely Place the button into button sewing foot M and then pull the shank lever toward you D Shank lever After sewing is finished cut the upper thread with plenty of excess wind it around the thread between the button and the fabric and then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at the end and at the beginning of the stitching on the wrong side of the fabric m Sx Cut off any excess thread Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place Pattern Numeric Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Stitch Name pad Application n unch Foot Auto WEITEN Auto MENTED Straight stitch center needle position Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks There are many methods for inserting zippers The procedur
29. an extra 3 mm 1 8 inch C Wrong 2 of fabric 3mm 1 8 inch Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch and then baste or pin the zipper in place CD Zipper teeth Basting stitching Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot I If the stitching will be sewn on the right side attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of the zipper foot O CD Pin on the right side Needle drop point e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Zipper Insertion 93 UTILITY STITCHES M Select stitch 0 9 Close the zipper turn over the fabric and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot the needle Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin may bend or break of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step change it to the left pin CD Basting stitching Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch starting from the base of the zipper
30. attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric CD Elastic tape Pin For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 2 Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand TRMFAMAMAFAMAMAMAFMFAMALTFrALA r When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 99 UTILITY STITCHES Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqu s patchwork and quilts are described below Pattern Numeric Stitch Width Stitch Length Application mm inch mm inch Presser Stitch Name Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual 7 SE 070 14 00 40 H 0 1 4 1 16 0 3 16 S i reverse stitching Zigzag stitch KE Appliqu quilting 0 0 7 0 oi 0 4 0 free mot
31. dealer Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the wide table will be level with the sewing machine bed CAUTION Do not move the sewing machine while the wide table is attached otherwise damage or injuries may occur When you are finished using the wide table remove it While slightly lifting up the wide table pull it off to the left Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position o Memo With the legs folded up the wide table can be stored attached to the hard case The knee lifter can be stored attached to the bottom of the wide table Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces 47 GETTING READY 48 2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter darurr M M5 50 General sewing procedure eerte RTT 50 Positioning the fabric eeeeere eren reete e eee RRRREREEREEEEERRE 51 Starting tO SEW cccccccscccssccssseseseeeseesssscnsssssssse4eseeeeeeeennnnnnnn nnn 52 Securing the stitching c eeeeeeeeeeeeeeesso rii 54 Cutting the thread eerte REED 55 Adjusting the Thread Tension cccccccccccessssssssossssss RERO 57 Changing the tension of the upper thread ec eeeeeee reete eere 57 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ossssesseesecooc
32. described below spool pin and the spool cap For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the Thread the machine to the needle bar thread twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 134 guide d For details refer to Upper Threading page AA 28 Pd o Lower the presser foot lever Only use the twin needle part code X59296 151 Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine D Pressor foot lever Never use bent needles Bent needles can Pass the thread through the eye of the needle easily break possibly resulting in injuries from front to back 1 Install the twin needle e For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 39 Thread the upper thread for the left needle eye e For details refer to steps through of Raise the presser foot lever pass the end of the Threading the upper thread page 28 thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the Manually thread the left needle with the upper rear of the machine thread Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front e The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the sewing machine may be damaged Upper Threading 33 eame eg D M M Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin Thread the upper thread for the right side
33. into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances e When you are away from the machine e After using the machine e When the power fails during use e When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection e During electrical storms CAUTION Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock If the cord or plug is damaged take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time Otherwise a fire may result Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Prepare the included power cord When you are finished using the sewing machine turn it off In addition before transporting the
34. is visible from the right side the fabric of the fabric the upper thread is too tight C Wrong side of fabric Upper thread Right side of fabric Bobbin thread Upper thread Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread mh mmm umm CD Wrong side of fabric TP Right side of fabric KT a Upper thread Note Bobbin thread if the upper thread is not threaded correctly The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of or the bobbin is not installed correctly it the fabric may not be possible to set the correct thread tension If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved rethread the upper thread and insert the bobbin correctly Adjusting the Thread Tension 57 SEWING BASICS Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width pattern width and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted Normally when a stitch is selected the appropriate width and length are automatically selected For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set refer to Stitch Settings page 134 Adjusting the stitch width The stitch width zigzag width can be adjusted to make the stitch wider or narrower Turn on the sewing machine e f the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased The LCD comes on gt Memo To reset the stitch width to its standard Salect astitch setting select the same stitc
35. off the machine errrrrr rete rr ttt RRRRRRERRETEEEEE DEED 17 Understanding the LCD Screens eee 18 Changing the Machine Settings eeerrrrrr erret rt REED 19 Changing the settings cccscccoccscccccccccccecneeenennrrenecrdcs EE EEEE 19 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD ee eee eere eere eere erret nnne nnn n nane 21 Changing the screen language eere ererrrett rr 21 Winding Installing the Bobbin ee errrttttrrrrtt REED 22 Bobbin precautions ee eeeeeee eee eee eee eese aeneae ERR EEEEEEERER ERE 22 Winding the bobbin eeerrrtttttrrrrrr REPRE 22 Installing the bobbin REED 26 Upper Threading e eerrre rrr 28 Threading the upper thread RERO 28 Threading the needle REED 31 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle erret 33 Pulling up the bobbin thread REEL 36 Replacing the Needle eee 37 Needle precautions ee eee eene ee neue enn asa sas PER EEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEE EE 37 Needle types and their uses eeereeeer eter RRREEREEEEEEEERE 38 Checking the nee
36. pattern length 124 Mirror imaging the pattern 125 Retrieving a pattern 126 Realigning the pattern 127 Designing a Pattern 129 Drawing a sketch of the pattern 129 Entering the pattern data 130 Examples of designs 132 UTILITY L uid Y n M Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available O Preset utillity stitch sss The most frequently used utility stitches Selecting stitch types and patterns A stitch can be selected from the following types available Stitch patterns can be selected through either direct select by pressing the key for a specific stitch or number selection by entering the number for the stitch pattern For details on the types of stitches available refer to Stitch Settings page 134 B Direct selection After pressing 383 Preset utility stitch saved pattern key to select the stitch mode press the numeric key assigned with the desired stitch With direct selection there are two stitch modes preset utility stitch mode E and saved pattern mode 7 When the machine is turned on or when the _ 383 Preset utility stitch saved pattern key is oes the machine enters preset utility stitch mode indicated by in the lower left corner of the screen To enter saved pattern mode indicated by GM in the lower left corner of the
37. reverse reinforcement stitching is also set This setting is convenient if a stitch for sewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on o Select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Press Automatic thread cutting key gt Automatic thread cutting key and Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key light up and the sewing machine is set for programmed thread cutting and automatic reverse reinforcement stitching e To turn off programmed thread cutting press Automatic thread cutting key until the key is no longer lit e When the sewing machine is turned off the programmed thread cutting setting is cancelled 62 o Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press Q Start Stop button once MO a C 2 CD Start Stop button After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts sewing After reaching the end of the stitching press CA Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button once This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn OO cano D Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the sewing machine stops and cuts the thread en vm en e A i The thread is cut here C
38. stitch mode To stop the current stitch from being erased press Cancel clear key to return to the previous screen o Memo After changing stitch settings such as the stitch length and width or after combining patterns the stitch pattern can be saved with its current settings For details refer to Saving patterns page 126 Selecting Stitching 75 UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent fabric from fraying Fifteen stitches are available for overcasting The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot G Pattern Numeric Stitch Width Stitch Length Application mm inch mm inch Presser Foot Stitch Name Auto Manual Auto Manual 11 Preventing deg in 1 0 4 0 medium weight and SES 1 163 16 amp he fabrics n e 12 4 1 0 4 0 stitch OCH Preventing fraying in EM 6 ba 1 16 3 10 thick fabrics and fabrics that fray easily Rana 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Q Attach overcasting foot G Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select a stitch CD Needle drop point e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Position the fabric with
39. the brightness of the LCD page 149 Troubleshooting 147 APPENDIX E A 8 Error messages If Q Start Stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly an error message appears in the LCD Follow the instructions that appear The message will disappear if OK key or Cancel clear key is pressed while the message is displayed Error Message Probable Cause Can nat change The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected pattern Change speed The Start Stop button was pressed without connecting the foot controller mode controller while the setting for adjusting the stitch width using the to OFF sewing speed controller is set to ON HI pelete en The stitch mode was changed cancel lokIDelete This message appears when the current pattern is to be deleted O Disconnect The Start Stop button was pressed while the foot controller was foot control connected m Lift A stitch other than the buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was buttonhole selected and the Start Stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever lever is lowered D Lower The buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the Start a Stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised Lower presser The Start Stop button Reverse Reinforcement Stitch
40. the machine is in operation pay special attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel otherwise injuries may occur Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the needle may break or bend General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew Turn on the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer Turn on the machine to Turning on the machine page 17 Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on Select the stitch selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing Attach the presser foot the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are LI MA For details on positioning the fabric refer to Positioning the fabric page 51 Position the fabric Start sewing Start details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 52 Cut the thread at the end of sewing The thread may also be cut
41. this key to select where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is stopped Automatic thread cutting key Press this key to select the automatic thread cutting setting Press this key again to cancel the setting Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key Press this key to select the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting Press this key again to cancel the setting Needle mode selection key single twin Press this key to select the twin needle sewing setting Each time this key is pressed the setting switches between that for single needle sewing and for twin needle sewing Stitch width keys Press Ca or gt to adjust the stitch width setting Stitch length keys Press 4 Or D to adjust the stitch length setting 0009 Stitch mode keys Preset utility stitch saved pattern key DO OO OO a Ooo Press this key to select the utility stitch assigned to a numeric key or to retrieve a pattern that has been saved Each time this key is pressed the machine switches between the preset utility stitch mode and the saved pattern mode Utility stitch key Press this key to select a straight stitch zigzag stitch buttonhole blind hem stitch or other stitches commonly used in garment sewing Use the numeric keys to type in the number of the desired stitch Decorative stitch key Press this key to select a decorative stitch satin stitch cross stitch or decorative sat
42. use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press 1 Needle Position button once to raise the needle CO COD C QO D Needle Position button The needle is raised Raise the presser foot lever D Presser foot lever Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them D Thread cutter 56 Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread thread tension should be adjusted so that they are equal Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen Changing the tension of the the upper thread upper thread psum d You may need to change the thread tension depending on the fabric and thread being used BI Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric D B Upper thread is too loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric the upper thread is too loose 9 7 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric A Bobbin thread E Upper thread is too tight The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of If the bobbin thread
43. 100 16 needle with such as denim with thin needles such as transparent nylon threads regardless of the 65 9 to 75 11 the needle may bend or fabric being sewn A 75 11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased break In addition the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches 38 Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even in D Sta D Flat side Needle type marking O B Correct needle d D Flat surface B incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle D Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle Press CL Needle Position button once or twice to raise the needle CO COD C Ka D Needle Position button eO Turn off the sewing machine Before replacing the needle be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if t Start Stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Plac
44. 11 Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations D 12 2 Start Stop button Q Press the Start Stop button to start or stop sewing The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed When sewing is stopped the needle is lowered in the fabric For details refer to Starting to sew page 52 The button lights up in green red or orange depending on how the sewing machine is being operated Green When the machine is ready to start sewing or while it is sewing Red When the machine is not ready to start sewing Orange When the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right for winding the bobbin thread onto the bobbin Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button A Press the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other For details refer to Securing the stitching page 54 Needle Position button 1 Press the Needle Position button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch Thread Cutter button Press the Thread Cutter button after stopping sewing to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads For details refer to Cutting th
45. 16 Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw Remove the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Connecting fork Lower the presser foot lever and then Needle clamp screw isnt cirea Ie eee Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin e The needle threader cannot be used If the is aligned with the notch in the presser foot needle threader is used with the side cutter holder and then slowly lower the presser foot the sewing machine may be damaged lever Raise the presser foot lever Notch in presser foot holder Pin The side cutter is attached 78 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the Position the fabric in the side cutter side cutter is securely attached The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter Pass the upper thread under the side cutter and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine CD Guide plate e f the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut Select a stitch Lower the presser foot lever and then start o sewing For details refer to Selecting stitching page 5 72 CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the A seam allowance is cut wh
46. 2 mode das There are three character stitch modes a Gothic font mode A Script font mode af and outline style mode E Press the stitch mode key for the stitch that you wish to use Utility stitches SI 67 utility stitches are available Decorative stitches t faz 62 stitches including decorative stitches satin stitches step patterns cross stitch and decorative satin stitches are available When Decorative stitch key is pressed once 39 utility decorative stitches are available When Decorative stitch key is pressed twice a Character stitches A Gothic font 55 letter symbol and numbers are available When A Character stitch key is pressed once Script font 55 letter symbol and numbers are available When A Character stitch key is pressed twice Outline style 55 letter symbol and numbers are available When A Character stitch key is pressed three times A pressed key lights up After the icon for the selected stitch mode appears in the center of the screen a screen for selecting the stitch appears with the icon for the stitch mode in the lower left corner O Example decorative stitches ech o Memo When pressing a stitch mode key multiple times continue pressing the key after the icon for the stitch mode appears in the lower left corner of the screen Selecting Stitching 73 UTILITY STITCHES
47. 7 thread tension dial ccccceccccceeeecceeeeeecceeeeeeeeeaees 10 57 isis dec 10 tial pe 65 triple SEHeECD Eed WE 107 ure glorie m 144 twin needle 9 33 40 U Vergil C 28 upper thread tension eee nennen eene nnn nnn nnn 57 Wei 7 28 utility decorative stitches 71 119 139 ge STIG EY T 13 SERGE ERSTER 70 134 W rure 9 44 103 E gc PHI 9 46 wing needle e 116 Z EE f 9 vaa c 9 SHEET pp G 91 96 Index 153 English 885 U22 XE0403 001 Printed in China
48. 8 Care and Maintenance eeeeee eee eee eene eee eaae aae RREER ERES 142 Cleaning the machine surface e erret 142 Cleaning the race eet TET DDR 142 Troubleshooting e eeereee eene errore e RR RRRREERRREEEEEEEEDDDDDE 144 Error messages eese eese e eene ss onse soo sss oss ss oor E ERR ERE EE ERE 148 Nothing appears in the LCD e eerte RE 149 Operation beep eee ecce eee eee eee een aae aar aaa rE E EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EE 149 Cancelling the operation beep eere 149 Index ME 151 APPENDIX T e M M M MM Applications stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table Utility stitches Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Programmed Stitch Name Thread Cutting Application Twin Needle Auto Manual Manual Reverse thread cutting Basic stitching sewing i R gathers or pintucks etc everse ES Walking Foot Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks Reinforcement thread cutting Straight stitch Reinforcement Attaching zippers basic stitching sewing gathers or pintucks etc Reverse thread cutting Z o o o o o Reverse KN Attaching sleeves sewing
49. B To select a different stitch Check the icon in the lower left corner of the screen for the current mode raf ee e a S Xs oc x RNC es The current mode is indicated O To select a stitch in the same mode as the current one e In the utility stitch mode simply type in the number for the desired stitch e n the decorative stitch mode and character stitch mode press Cancel clear key to cancel the stitch and then type in the number for the desired stitch e However if the currently selected stitch was sewn at least one time typing in a stitch number switches to the new stitch even if the previous stitch was not canceled o Memo Q Patterns can be combined by selecting a different decorative stitch while a stitch is selected For details refer to Saving patterns page 126 O To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one e After selecting a different mode type in the number for the desired stitch Refer to steps on pages 72 through 74 When switching from the utility stitch mode to the decorative stitch or character stitch mode or the other way around all stitches that have been selected are erased so that a new stitch can be selected In order to prevent stitches from incorrectly being erased the following confirmation message appears LO Delete the zelected pattern Cancel klDelete e To erase the stitch and select a different one press OK key and then change the
50. Decorative Patterns 127 UTILITY STITCHES 7 Press J or gt Stitch width keys gt Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn Press Stitch width key to increase the adjustment setting Press Ca Stitch width key to decrease the adjustment setting Start sewing again and then check the pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly When the pattern is sewn correctly press OK key or Cancel clear key The initial stitch screen appears again 128 Designing a Pattern With the My Custom Stitch function you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself Drawing a sketch of the pattern Prepare a grid sheet set Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet set 0 BS 10 is 20 H Draw the pattern as one continuous line and with the start point and the end point of the design at the same height OQ xr If the pattern will be repeated determine the space between the repeating patterns x 7 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 NUNT HEHEHE HEH ii H VEER CEET EE NI LETT TT TTT TT miu SE n RATS Omm 10mm 15mm 1496 Mark the points in the pattern that are positioned at intersections in the grid and then link those points with a continuous straight line ma 5 10 15 20 25 PETER ALLEE epee YT TTT TT PIN TEIN TAT TAT TT TY ON TTT ING TT ey TT TT
51. ING READY B List of stitch or machine attributes The stitch or machine attributes that can be set are listed below For details on each attribute refer to the corresponding reference page Attribute Icon Details Reference Check pattern Allows combined patterns to be checked page 121 Mirror imaging mmu Mirror images patterns along a vertical axis page 125 Pattern length AM Adjusts the length of satin stitches page 124 Pattern size Sets the size of patterns to be large or small page 122 Ens ia m the pattern will be sewn once or page 121 en Specifies the sewing density of the stitching page 123 Initial needle Im p Select the straight stitch that is automatically selected position ots when the machine is turned on Stitch width IT Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with the sewing control CIL speed controller Language ENGLISH eee language used in the screens to be page 21 Buzzer ac or not a beep is sounded with each page 149 LCD brightness Oo Adjusts the brightness of the LCD page 21 Vertical pattern lU i 7 adjustment Adjusts the up and down position of the pattern page 127 o Memo The icon shown highlighted above is the default setting The default display language is English page 105 20 Adjusting the brightness of Changing the screen language the LCD The language used in the screens that are displayed The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted can be changed to one of the many available Pres
52. SATAO FO33N XC221002 26 Spool net X 552 050 IE Cen ieee MM XC6651 151 other areas G54 KC4549 050 XAG941 052 F027N XCT964 002 Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories Side cutter Part code SA177 F054 XC3879 002 Quilting guide Part code SA132 F016N XC221 5 002 Wide table Part code A551 WT5 XC9567 152 1 4 inch quilting foot Part code SA125 FO01N XC1944 052 1 4 inch quilting foot with guide Part code SA185 F057 XC7416 252 o Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center 1 2 3 4 5 Accessories 9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below Before using the sewing machine carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts Front view 10 Thread guide plate Pass the thread under the thread guide plate Thread guide cover Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover when threading the upper thread Spool pin Place a spool of thread on the spool pin Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread Top cover Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool p
53. a E o Memo Reverse reinforcement stitches WILL NOT be sewn and the thread will not automatically be cut until 3 Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed Q Start Stop button may be pressed to stop stitching when needed such as for pivoting corners Press Manual memory key Saving appears while the settings for the stitch width and stitch length are being Saving stitch settings Adjusted stitch width and length settings can be ge i saved saved so that they will be specified each time the stitch is selected The various settings can be saved gt After the settings for the stitch width and for each utility stitch stitch length are saved the initial stitch screen appears again Select the stitch and then adjust the stitch e The next time that the stitch is selected the width and length saved settings are the first ones that are To adjust the stitch width press or gt displayed Stitch width keys To adjust the stitch length e To clear the saved settings and return the press 4 or D Stitch length keys stitch width and length to their default settings press Reset key To use the default settings the next time that the stitch is selected press Manual memory key to save the settings CD Stitch width keys Stitch length keys D Stitch width mm Stitch length mm For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 72 The st
54. achine is not used designed specifically for this page 22 page 142 page 22 machine Troubleshooting 145 APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded Correct the upper threading correctly The bobbin thread is incorrectly Correctly install the bobbin hende installed thread pag Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn The thread tension is incorrect The presser foot holder is incorrectly Correctly install the presser foot installed holder The thread tension is incorrect o the tension of the upper page 28 The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct page 38 page 43 page 57 Incorrect bobbins will not work A bobbin designed specifically for properly Only use a bobbin this machine is not used designed specifically for this machine page 22 The upper thread was not threaded Correctly thread the upper thread correctly or the bobbin is incorrectly and correctly install the bobbin installed thread The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool page 28 Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Shorten the stitch length or sew with stabilizer material under the fabric The thread tension is incorrect de the tension of the upper The upper thread was not
55. age 134 AULON After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break 12 Press Needle mode selection key gt Needle mode selection key lights up and the twin needle can now be used To return to single needle sewing press Needle mode selection key until the key is no longer lit Even after the sewing machine is turned off the twin needle setting is not cancelled CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to select the twin needle setting otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 52 Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other lt lt Re lt L eg Pd Re SS ce be eg zg lt ie When changing the sewing direction press Needle Position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle left down in the fabric otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Upper Threading 35 GETTING READY
56. age 59 and Changing the tension of the upper thread page 57 Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3 8 inch D 1 cm 3 8 inch e t is not necessary to sew reverse reinforcement stitches or cut the thread e At the end of the stitching the thread is pulled out about 5 cm 2 inches Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing them BM n UI x f EE B eu f dys r yi 3 and then increase the Y 32 33 9 Select stitch Sr x or Select stitch 2 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page O Stitch between the straight stitches 72 Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric LA 9 Web le WS NU KPODOOD AOD PAV RAAF al Le kel dx beef Odi dedi bebes CD KEEN AEN M bi CD Needle drop point Shell tuck stitching Pei and then iron the tucks The gathers that look like shells are called shell tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics I I l l l l l l l l l Fold the fabric along the bias Po s I l TE e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Decorative Stitching 115 UTILITY STITCHES Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics
57. ails refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 D Lower the presser foot lever Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw Presser foot lever IS Turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back of the machine to adjust the pressure of the presser foot The presser foot pressure can be set to one of four levels between 1 and 4 The larger the setting the stronger the pressure Use setting 1 Align the presser foot holder with the lower or 2 for thick fabrics use setting 3 or 4 for left side of the presser bar thinner fabrics D Screwdriver Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw B Attaching the presser foot holder Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand D Strong Weak When you are finished sewing reset the dial to 3 standard D Screwdriver Note f the presser foot holder is not correctly installed the thread tension will be incorrect Replacing the Presser Foot 43 GETTING READY AND OL OALLLELLXLL OZZ ZLZTZI D A7g DA T B B IZ LAZL LZL L LL DLL CLLLLL22LDL Using the walking foot With the walking foot both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fa
58. around the spool pin and D Notch the needle may break Bobbin winder shaft spring Three spool cap sizes are available large medium and small allowing you to Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the choose a spool cap that best fits the size SETONCUBULIESRADSUAO place of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool and the needle may break e Q Start Stop button lights up in orange Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the mm spool pin CD Spool pin Spool cap Winding Installing the Bobbin 23 eam eg 5 e ee M M R D While holding the thread near the spool with Memo your right hand as shown pull the thread with When sewing with fine cross wound thread your left hand and then pass the thread use the small spool cap and leave a small behind the thread guide cover and to the front space between the cap and the spool 4 S CD Spool cap small Spool cross wound thread Space Thread guide cover When using thread that winds off quickly Pass the thread under the thread guide plate such as transparent nylon thread or metallic and then pull it to the right thread place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin If the spool net is too long fold it to fit th
59. art Stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing E Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button Q Start Stop button Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed CD Sewing speed controller 52 Press Q Start Stop button once CD Start Stop button The machine starts sewing e f you continue to hold Q Start Stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed When the end of the stitching is reached press Q Start Stop button once gt The machine stops sewing with the needle down in the fabric When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 55 BI Using the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller Turn off the sewing machine When connecting the foot controller be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine CD Foot controller jack 3 Note For U S A only Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller ca
60. ay result in injuries or damage to the machine The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm A 7 16 inch M This model Other model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread e zi ODO CRT D Bobbin winder o Memo The order that the machine should be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated 22 Turn on the sewing machine Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom o Open the top cover e f the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the in the bobbin right as shown with the rounded side on the Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into left place If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled
61. brics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot B Attaching the walking foot Remove the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 43 Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw Connecting fork Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break Before starting to sew slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium B Removing the walking foot Press 2 Needle Position button once or twice to raise the needle CO D C QO D Needle Position button The needle is raised Turn off the sewing machine D Presser foot holder screw 44 D Presser foot lever The presser foot is raised With a screwdriver loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove the walking foot D Presser foot holder screw 5 Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser
62. ch E Auto METTE Auto Manual Sewing eyelets for example on 5 0 Eyelet stitch belts 1 4 15 64 or 3 16 a Attach monogramming foot N O Start sewing gt Once sewing is completed the machine j automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the For details refer to Replacing the presser center of the eyelet foot page 41 o Select stitch 9 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Al S su Zog 41v Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch length to select the desired eyelet size RUA RU RU e When using the eyelet punch place thick s KI ug paper or some other protective sheet under eum Breu Bros the fabric before punching the hole in the 1 4 inch 15 64 inch 3 16 inch fabric For details refer to Adjusting the stitch D width page 58 Memo f light weight thread is used the stitching Lower the needle into the fabric at the may be sparse If this occurs sew the eyelet beginning of the stitching and then lower the twice before removing the fabric one on top presser foot lever of the other 0 Eyelet Stitching 111 UTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Pattern Stitch Width Stitch Length A Stitch Name Application mm inch mm inch d Auto Manual Auto Manual 5 0 ne 7 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 16
63. ches O VAL O wm O 2 JERE BIE H gt Not PPTL TET uu Use monogramming foot N when combined with other pattern o Memo To select hs press Decorative stitch key twice Stitch Settings 139 APPENDIX Pattern Stitch Type ji KILIMIN O P O R SUT No Smii No gt oe 2 9 F ER TS E lt 2 i Ju Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size character lU V WX Y Z 8 9 3 _ stitches Gothic font o 1 2 34 s e v a o 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 fg ds du oi A AE o 51 52 153 54 55 OQ OI CIIIS gt Memo To select A Gothic font press a Character stitch key once Pattern Stitch Type Si Presser Foot Twin Needle Adjustable Stitching Density Pattern Size Script font EE li Cillia of al A elole luh gt Memo To select af Script font press 4 Character stitch key twice 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 108 09 10 x BEJA EX S SIX x eereems gan u rw ely zep 7 _ stitches No Large No 140 Adjustable Pattern Length width Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Left Right Flipping Pattern Stitch Type Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Character stitches Outline 40 se I ING 41 42 44 45 48 49 tT 16 2 P amp 8 e 51 52 153 54 55 CH Gm p wy E o Memo To sele
64. coccececceceeccececeececceececeeeeeeee 58 Adjusting the stitch width eer 58 Adjusting the stitch length ect 59 Useful Functions ccc neeenenneterertrt tT EDD 60 Changing the needle stop position ccce ee eere eene eene neenon 60 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches eeeeeeeeee 60 Automatically cutting the thread E 62 Saving stitch settings eeeeeeeee eere eere eerte rrt tr 63 Hands free raising and lowering of the presser foot cere 64 Useful Sewing Tips eere eere erre ee netter eter IEEE E 65 Trial sewing eeeee eee eee e eee e eene enean aao E EE RRE 65 Changing the sewing direction eerte 65 Sewing Curves t 65 Sewing thick fabrics c eerrrrrrrrr REPE 66 Sewing thin fabrics eeeeerreerrrrrrrr REED E 66 Sewing stretch fabrics e eerrrrrrr rrt RR 66 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics eee 67 Sewing an even seam allowance ccce eee ee eene eene enne nennen enean nane enean 67 SEWING BASICS M e M M MH Basic sewing operations are described below Before operating the sewing machine read the following precautions CAUTION While
65. ct ai Outline style press a Character stitch key three times 01 02 03 04 105 06 07 108 10 Ei D Jg G il all p 12 113 o D 16 117 R P E d SZ d d i o Large Small No Stitch Settings 141 APPENDIX Care and Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Remove the needle plate cover Cleaning the machine surface The needle plate cover is removed differently depending on the model If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a RW If there is a screw in the needle plate cover cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning Use the disc shaped screwdriver to remove the it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry screw in the needle plate cover cloth CAUTION Unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur Cleaning the race Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned periodically 1 Turn off the sewing machine CD Needle plate cover The needle plate cover is removed Bi If there is no screw in the needle plate cover Unplug the power cord from the power supply Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and jack on the right side of the sewing machine then slide it toward you
66. d slide the drop feed lever to k to the right as seen from the rear of the machine to raise the feed dogs CD Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine e Normally the drop feed lever is positioned at the right Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed controller the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted In this case the sewing speed is adjusted with the foot controller Connect the foot controller For details refer to Starting to sew page 52 o Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Turn on the sewing machine and then press Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears P i i F HE o es Q or D Stitch length keys until y is displayed The screen for specifying that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller appears Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 105 UTILITY STITCHES M Press 4 or gt Stitch width keys to select OM To return to FF press CG or Tv Stitch width keys gt The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller P OK key C Lid dies ey or ancel clear
67. d race Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as sewing takes place Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle The handwheel should be turned towards you counterclockwise Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack Power supply jack Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply jack Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot o Memo Refer to pages 9 through 12 while you are learning to use your machine Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
68. dle REED 39 Replacing the needle REED 39 Replacing the Presser Foot eere eeer retener RR 41 Presser foot precautions eee eee eee e eere eere aerea erre REIR 41 Replacing the presser foot eeeeeee eere e eene eren eR 41 Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot e eeee eere eere eren nnne 43 Removing the presser foot holder eeeee eere eere eere eere ener 43 Using the walking foot cccccscsccccsssccssssessssessessne nese nent nnn nnn 44 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces eeerrrerrrrrrr RR 46 Stitching cylindrical pieces rre 46 Sewing large pieces of fabric e eeerrrrrrt ert 46 GETTING READY jw Turning the Machine On Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply Use only regular household electricity for the power source Using other power sources may result in fire electric shock or damage to the machine e Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine e Do not insert the plug on the power cord
69. do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size CD Do not reduce the gap 108 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible D Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot X Es D Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position o Memo if the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 59 Darning Fabric that has been torn can be darned Darning is sewn as shown below s Reinforcement stitching Determine the desired length of the darning Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the area to be darned and then lower the presser foot lever between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch D Tear 2mm 1 16 inch Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot e W
70. e size of the spool When the spool net is used the tension of the upper thread will slightly increase Be sure to check the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the Thread Tension page 57 Thread guide plate Pass the thread under the hook on the thread guide and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk Spool net Spool cap D Spool Spool pin Thread guide and pretension disk 24S Note Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk 24 While holding the thread with your left hand Slide the sewing speed controller to the right wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise to increase the bobbin winding speed and slide around the bobbin five or six times with your to left to decrease right hand gt gt PPP L CHL d r CD Sewing speed controller Make sure that the thread between the spool 14 Press Q Start Stop button once and the bobbin is pulled tight Q Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin otherwise the thread will become wrapped around the bobbin winder shaft Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat and then pull the thread to the right to cut it CDL atao SES e When the bobbin winding becomes slow press Q Start Stop button once to stop the machine When the bobbin winding becomes slow stop the machine otherw
71. e stitch Decorative stitching and 0 2 4 0 elastic attaching 1 16 1 4 1 64 3 16 Reinforcement thread cutting Lace sewing decorative 1 5 7 0 l 1 64 0 hemming heirloom 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 stitching etc Reinforcement 4 n thread cutting Reinforcement N O O Decorative hemming 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 heirloom stitching etc 1 1 6 1 4 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement thread cutting Z Z Reinforcement Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 plain weave fabrics 1 1 6 1 4 1 16 3 16 heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Z Reinforcement Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and l 1 5 7 0 l 1 5 4 0 plain weave fabrics 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Z Z Reinforcement Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 plain weave fabrics 1 1 6 1 4 1 16 3 16 heirloom stitching etc Hem oed Reinforcement stitching thread cutting Z Reinforcement N O Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 plain weave fabrics 1 1 6 1 4 1 16 3 16 heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Z Reinforcement Decorative hemming 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 ribbon threading 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Z Reinforcement Decorative stitching 1 5 7 0 1 0
72. e 9 E e SUC E 77 SE co o ED 77 A Sec E 8 cree Lrio p dor dM E E 9 adjustable zipper piping foot esses 9 96 GUE Cll eR E 11 cera qu 101 automatic reinforcement stitching esses 60 automatic reverse stitching eee 60 automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key 13 automatic thread cutting key eeeesseseesssse 13 automatic thread cutting eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 7 62 B aniatis ev s 107 arri qe MI 81 er le A 81 obruo tc 80 blind hem SEET ett 82 een rore utet Tr cence taicattansceecciepaantae 9 ore Sie NEUEN 9 26 DODDI E 35B eege 26 142 DOMME COVED ee 11 27 iere E He OUI IMIS D WE 36 leese KT ET 10 bobbin winder shaft spring eese esee 23 bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk 10 24 leese Ee Te EE 7s 22 eur c T 21 SUI IE UTE 7 puton MNE TOOU P 9 DURON SEWING E 84 89 D uttoDHole TOOL gegeggteebe Een 9 88 buttonhole lever seeesss 11 86 108 110 D ttonhole stitching vecsiaccnesandcsansensonnternanddtameonianenvienansen 84 C aces A 13 or RNE NA RE 142 changing machine settings eese 19 changing s
73. e bottom of the screen e f the pocket contains a pattern the pattern is displayed To leave this pattern in the pocket select a different pocket 126 Check the contents and then press OK key The contents saved in the selected pocket are overwritten Saving appears while the pattern is being saved in the pocket After the pattern is saved a beep is sounded and the initial stitch screen appears again ZE Note Do not turn off the sewing machine while a pattern is being saved otherwise the pattern data may be lost o Memo Q The pattern saved in the pocket can be erased by performing the save operation with no pattern selected Retrieving a pattern 000 Press SB Preset utility stitch saved pattern key in the operation panel After E appears in the center of the screen the machine enters retrieve pattern mode and D appears in the lower left corner of the screen o Memo Each time pattern key is pressed the machine switches BE Preset utility stitch saved between the preset utility stitch mode and the saved pattern mode For details on the preset utility stitch mode refer to Selecting stitch types and patterns page 70 Press the numeric key 0 through 9 for the Start sewing pocket where the pattern is saved gt The saved contents of the pocket for the selected number are retrieved The pattern for making the adjustment is sewn
74. e fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover the hole in the needle plate 24S Note Before replacing the needle cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine Replacing the Needle 39 GETTING READY n M M MM o Lower the presser foot lever While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw D Presser foot lever Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you counterclockwise to i remove the needle CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may break or damage may result D Screwdriver Needle clamp screw e Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper CD Needle stopper 40 Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot precautions Replacing the presser foot Be sure to observe the following precautions Replace the presser foot as described below concerning the presser feet For details on usi
75. e is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 39 page 22 The presser foot that is used is not Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch you wish to sew that you wish to sew The stitch is not Teea on Adjust the tension of the upper sewn correctly thread Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race page 134 page 57 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case page 142 Slide the drop feed lever to the The feed dogs are lowered right as seen from the rear ofthe page 104 machine The stitch is too short Lengthen the stitch length page 59 The presser foot that is used is not Attach the presser foot that is e appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch Ine iot nor you wish to sew that you wish to sew page 134 Turn the presser foot pressure dial to the left to increase the pressure of the presser foot The pressure of the presser foot is weak page 43 Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case page 142 The sewing lamp Contact your dealer or the nearest The sewing lamp is damaged does not come on authorized service center Nothing appears in The brightness of the LCD is either the LCD too light or too dark Adjust
76. e pin and open the buttonhole 42 N D Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole CD Eyelet punch e When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric CAUTION When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper do not place your hands in the cutting direction otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips B Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 59 e f the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 87 UTILITY STITCHES nnn IIXUO CL LLUOLOLLLLL LLGLCZ Z GAGgDPZO AXAC L Z Z Q 4L P OTO L TPL L ZLLLLLLLLLLDL BI Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width KS T For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 58 o Memo Q Before sewing buttonholes check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric B Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration so that it fits
77. e plug fuse use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug e Always replace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted e f the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not intended to be used by young children and assistance may be required if used by a person with a disability Contents IMPOrtant Safety INMSEUCUOMNS eto 1 roduc oN e 7 SEWING Machine Features f 7 ee 8 WiC CET AC CSS OS C TA 8 OUI Oa TE 9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions eeeeeeeeeee e eene eee eee eee eee eee 10 PONC VOW c 10 Needle and presser E arte isinin ES Ui sadu merda MU PME SM EuMoM Sa x pdt RI MUI SEE MNUE 11 RIS heside aI VIG nnn BB 11 Operation CU OMS n eens 12 oru OQ 13 GETTING READY 15 Turning the Machine On Off eeeee eee eese esee ee eee ee eese eese EE EEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEREEEEER nue 16
78. e thread page 55 Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed GO Pp PPP CI 8 CAUTION Do not press Thread Cutter button after the threads have already been cut otherwise the needle may break the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur Note 11 1 Do not press Thread Cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing otherwise damage to the machine may occur When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon thread or other special threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine For details refer to Cutting the thread page 55 Operation panel The operation panel located on the front at the right of the sewing machine consists of the LCD liquid crystal display and keys for specifying various sewing settings G 960 OO e eo LCD liquid crystal display Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for incorrect operations appear in the LCD Use keys 2 and through 8 described below to display various items and select the settings For details refer to Understanding the LCD Screens page 18 Settings key Press this key to select sewing settings such as for left right mirror imaging or other settings such as the operation beep Needle stop position key Press
79. ead with your left hand Note and then pass the thread behind the thread If the presser foot has been lowered and the guide cover and to the front shutter is closed the machine cannot be threaded Be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter before threading the machine In addition before removing the upper thread be sure to raise the presser foot di E gm and open the shutter Jm This machine is equipped with a window SST Ol that allows you to check the position of the lt take up lever Look through this window and check that the thread is correctly fed through the take up lever O Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate and then pull it up Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as shown CD Thread guide plate While using your right hand to lightly hold the thread passed under the thread guide plate pass the thread through the thread path in the order shown below C Needle bar thread guide Next use the needle threader to thread the needle Continue with the procedure in Threading the needle page 31 D Shutter 30 Threading the needle This section describes how to thread the needle gt Memo The needle threade
80. eas reni m 63 Hands free raising and lowering of the presser foot 64 SEIU SOWING TIDS m 65 HI Eeer 65 Changing HEEN 65 ENEE eT Tp iene 65 vrbes 66 es rea dg EE E MR OO t 66 SOWIHE SCG a EE 66 Sewing leathers OF vinyl TADTICS s ess eit eege 67 Sewing am even seam allOWaBNCB tees sere ditat ptentn peni aE ne tht pabosbau etse abes asbns pA ANEA dM Efe dpauft 67 UTILITY STITCHES 69 xri e 70 Selecting stitch types add eet 70 Selocan Ste NE oraes EENEN AEE 72 uU Cet eire eC 76 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G uuuuueessssssssssseseseeeeeeee enhn 76 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot I cccceccsencssrsrenonoronenorsonenoronsananananarananatararacsansasasaeaanarersnsananes 77 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter eeeeeessesesseseeeseeeeeeeeeee eee 78 Srrires irerjp pem O A 80 POSUNE 80 pir eiie oro ENA E 81 Blind Hem Stitching mtm 82 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing esoooseoooseescecesseessssssessssssssssssssssssssssossssos
81. eedle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break 92 7 Topstitch around the zipper Stitching Right side of fabric Basting stitching End of zipper opening When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break Remove the basting stitching Inserting a side zipper Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric Use this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings KEE D Stitching Right side of fabric End of zipper opening The following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side as shown in the illustration Attach zigzag foot J and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening With the right sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 81 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric CD Basting stitching Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric End of zipper opening Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric CD Wrong side of fabric Press the seam allowance so that the right side the side that will not be stitched has
82. ent thread cutting lt D un Reinforcement thread cutting Z O O O O Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Z Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Stitch Settings 135 APPENDIX M M M Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Programmed Stitch Name Thread Cutting Application Twin Needle Manual Manual 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement thread cutting Fagoting and decorative stitching Reinforcement SM sl Pattern gt gt 2z 2z2 2 2 2z 2 2z 2z 2z 2z MIB Fagoting stitch 33 T Fagoting and decorative 2 5 7 0 1 0 4 0 l Reinforcement stitching 3 32 1 4 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement thread cutting No Elastic 34 s 2 Attaching elastic to 0 0 2 4 0 Reinforcement c pecu o stretch fabrics 1 64 3 16 Reinforcement thread cutting NO e 35 Ladder TNT 0 7 0 2 0 4 0 Reinforcement stitch H Decorative stitching 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement thread cutting N Rick rack stitch D iveditchi d 0 7 0 l 1 0 4 0 Reinforcement ecorative stitching 1 16 3 16 thread cutting WWW Decorative stitch D WEE 0 7 0 1 0 4 0 Reinforcement 4 ecorative stitching 1 16 3 16 thread cutting ROR Serpentin
83. eplacing the presser e 41 Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot E 43 Removing the presser foot holder rc r iie eer a aE iE EN EENE NE AEE aoaas 43 Jeme ihe Walking TOOL EE 44 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces sssossccsecccsccccccseccssssssssooseossssssossssossesossssssesssssssee 46 SEHR 46 Sawing Targa E e 46 SEWING BASICS 49 JS pee c M 50 General SewIBP procedure occiso beu s reed edo aed Roda ep emu pa sla oed a cuidas eet 50 eile et 51 ar TO GOW aane o m 52 SEELEN 54 Sulue m 55 Adjusting the Thread Tension sscccccccsscscsssscsssccccccsssssssssssssssssssssssescsssesssscecssssessees 57 Changing the Tension Of the upper thread iuis testata ortu bens t dos nta Sus cute ao ege nace Ust Eeer 57 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length eeeeeeeeeeeeeee eere eere eene eee 58 ee le Ne MT ndeenatonte sees 58 e lee uM Gm 59 Baule mte 60 Changing the needle stop e ET 60 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement StitChes cs cseserecesssccsesssccsssnnsccnnrerevsnseesssessoancersranearsenacesessesensnes 60 Automatically cutn the TANGA sde eege Eeer steve ensued Du sud EP ori Ras eus SiS eR TE 62 v
84. es for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below Press open the seam allowance from the Inserting a centered zipper wrong side of the fabric Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted D against each other Kaes bp C Wrong side of fabric EN Align the seam with the center of the zipper Ke and then baste the zipper in place Right side of fabric CG Stitching End of zipper opening Attach zigzag foot J and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening CO With the right sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page D Wrong side of fabric 81 Basting stitching 3 Zipper Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric e 3 W i o CD Basting stitching Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric End of zipper opening Zipper Insertion 91 UTILITY STITCHES nnn IOUOeL LLOLLLLDLLELLBGZ O OQII CIRGAGWIGZ ZA L BS GZRILLLLLLLLLLL Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot I CD Pin on the right side Needle drop point For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 O Select stitch 9 P I I e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center n
85. esssessoeee 84 BEE Ee 85 sre SE PH 89 Zipper INSEE MON M T S 91 WS OPUS da dcemtered EE 91 menine a Ade AO OCF EE 93 FADDET piping WINSCEDIONN ee 96 merine AC misere or 96 Meerin ee Mem E o7 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape cccccccccccccssccssssscssssscsssssssssssssssssescsscecsssseseees 98 eirca Er e 98 zorfeiucri pere 98 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching eeeeeeeeee eee eere eere eere 100 POMS SBIEGI TID sceuesees ta InEeE EROR E PS ue di ua PER E ROPPINERR TROVARE acd dua pci an Ee ORA P undi ERA URS NER 101 ciere wWecvAde ENT 102 uo 102 VI irem 105 RA ei Re TL cT E 104 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller cascarcicnssnssdinacnsgonacananens Nope o PREPU e PE SER EE uRE RE ER SPR ced inu u Eo SUM ETUR Ea pA 105 Reimiorcement S UEC INING pee a 107 Tuplesteichstite x 107 beide M a 107 SEDET a iac tuor itta tbe lota Sen Ma robado E dex atu eo ta EP TR A e
86. et for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching e To turn automatic reverse reinforcement stitching off press Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key until the key is no longer lit e When the sewing machine is turned off the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press Q Start Stop button once 2 59 TER C CD Start Stop button After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts sewing After reaching the end of the stitching press fO Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button once This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn oO can D Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the sewing machine stops gt M g zem a MA o Memo Q Reverse reinforcement stitches WILL NOT be sewn until Cf Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed Start Stop button may be pressed to stop stitching when needed such as for pivoting corners Useful Functions 61 SEWING BASICS Automatically cutting the thread The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching This is called programmed thread cutting If programmed thread cutting is set automatic
87. ew stitch For details on saving patterns refer to Saving patterns page 126 o Memo Up to 70 patterns can be combined f multiple patterns have been combined the sewing machine stops once all the selected patterns displayed in the LCD have been sewn To repeatedly sew the combined pattern refer to Repeat sewing patterns The combined pattern can be saved for later use For details refer to Saving patterns page 126 ee Press OK key or Cancel clear Repeat sewing patterns key The initial stitch screen appears again and the machine is set to repeatedly sew the selected pattern To repeatedly sew the combined pattern follow the procedure described below Select the pattern For details refer to Combining patterns page 120 Press Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears Wil EAF YAVATY 1 ABL 4k Press 4 or D Stitch length keys until c cxx is displayed e Jw 2 lw 2ls CD Single Repeated Note f repeated sewing is set the pattern is repeatedly sewn until the sewing machine is The screen for specifying repeat sewing stopped appears If the sewing machine is turned off the repeated single sewing setting returns to its default setting Checking the selected pattern Press or gt Stitch width keys to select XX repeat sewing Up to 70 patterns can be combined If all of the selected pattern
88. ewing direction eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 65 changing the settings ENT M 19 E SULCIR key dese scncrstcsuncseagetnaboancimnccnaemedtenbovsoumees 3 character Steg uiscesscseso xsv ER t o bati d vis Pas 71 119 140 Checking EE 121 ec ten 142 e cnius Pc 9 143 combining patterns neien ege Sent anu VS I ens xus exit yn 120 crazy QUIN stitching mt 102 eed 119 ee 71 119 138 0 M E 65 cylindrical PIeCoS E a a 46 D ET 109 decorative satin stitches sssse 71 119 138 decorative stitch c 13 decorative stitches eeeseeeeessese 71 119 138 decorative stiteNinp sasis 112 designing patterns seirena eis nna ENSE 129 direct e Te T 70 disk shaped screwdriver eene 9 E NAST TADS aeran a E A 98 electrical outlet t 17 EDERT TL 148 even seam Men 67 extra spool IM eieiei 9 34 jj 111 eyele PUNE e 9 87 111 F cre Me T 113 uv 7 feed dog position switch EE 11 105 O r teovassaneetiets as anuowa aa niaenes 11 104 flat bed attachment lt iciscscacensaeeteeenereasareioenieiecaieiaveinwnaeeens 10 TINO e Ln a E E A T E 125 foot controller eese 9 52 tootcontroller Jack dem 11 Ireesarti SWINE iussisti sestebenacie
89. g Overcasting stitch Z o Reinforcement Z o IO Reinforcement thread cutting Overcasting on stretch 0 7 0 5 4 0 fabrics 1 32 3 16 Z o o o Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting Overcasting on thick or 0 7 0 5 4 0 l stretch fabrics 1 22 3 16 Reinforcement Z o 7777 LLLA 134 Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Name Application Manual Overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching Overcasting stitch Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics Appliqu 2 5 7 0 stitch Appliqu stitching iare Shell tuck stitching Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from E the right edge of the Piecing presser foot straight stitch Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the left edge of the presser foot Straight stitch that looks hand sewn for quilting Straight stitch quilting that looks hand sewn Zigzag stitch for quilting Appliqu quilting free motion quilting satin stitching Appliqu stitch for quilting Quilting stitch for stippling Attaching appliqu s and binding 0 5 5 Quilting background stitching stippling Satin scallop stitch Scallop stitching Y Yu ur Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Patchwork stitching decorative stitching and sewin
90. g overcasting on both pieces of fabric such as with tricot Joining stitch Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Smocking stitch Smocking stitching and decorative stitching gt l 2 e 1 Manil e 3 32 1 4 5 0 1 32 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 No o Stitch Length mm inch Manual 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 1 0 3 5 1 1 6 1 8 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 10 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 10 1 64 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 10 Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Twin Needle Reinforcement Reinforcement Z o X un L Reinforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Z o ox Z Z ox Reinforcement Z Reinforcement Z Reinforcement Reinforcement Z o Reinforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Programmed Thread Cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Reinforcement thread cutting Z o 0 15151515 NIIS Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Z Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting EE JN Reinforcem
91. ght side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stitch 212 ip NENNEN C D 6 5 mm 1 4 inch E For a seam allowance on the left side Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stitch D 6 5 mm 1 4 inch o Memo To change the width of the seam allowance the needle position adjust the stitch width Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot and the optional quilting guide ul Baste the fabric to be quilted o Attach the walking foot For details refer to Using the walking foot page 44 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting Stitching page 70 Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and hold fabric taut while sewing 24S Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 103 UTILITY SUIC Ies E Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced Bee Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder O Walking foot Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn Note The optional quilting guide is available through your dealer
92. gled in the bobbin case clean the race The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 39 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle The area around the hole in the Replace the needle plate Contact needle plate is scratched or has a your dealer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center Correct the upper threading page 28 Select a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread being used prec page 57 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case page 142 The upper thread breaks The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot Contact presser foot is scratched or has a your dealer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center Replace the bobbin case Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The bobbin case is scratched or has a burr on it Incorrect bobbins will not work A bobbin designed specifically for properly Only use a bobbin this machine is not used designed specifically for this machine The bobbin thread is incorrectly Correctly install the bobbin age 26 installed thread pag The bobbin is scratched or does not Replace the bobbin rotate smoothly or has a burr on it The lower thread is Remove the tangled thread and tangled or breaks The thread is tangled Incorrect bobbins will not work A bobbin designed specifically for properly Only use a bobbin this m
93. h again or o change the setting to the highlighted value A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears Press Reset key to return the stitch width stitch length to their default settings f the straight stitch left needle position or triple stretch stitch was selected changing the stitch width changes the needle position Increasing the width moves the needle to the right reducing the width moves the needle For details on selecting a stitch refer to to the left Selecting stitching page 72 The settings can be saved so that they will e Immediately after the stitch is selected the BA M M n i Ge ui standard settings highlighted appear stite IS Se ected For detai s reter to Saving stitch settings page 63 To make the stitch width narrower press lt e The SS machine can be set so that the stitch width can easily be changed with the Stitch width key To make the stitch width sewing speed controller For details refer to wider press gt Stitch width key Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller page 105 o m indicates that the setting cannot be adjusted CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you and The stitch width is changed check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break 58 Adjusting the stitch length The s
94. hat is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 57 The fabric is pulled too much The spool is incorrectly installed The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched or has a burr on it The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched or has a burr on it The bobbin case is scratched or has a burr on it A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Lightly guide the fabric Correctly install the spool Replace the needle plate Contact your dealer or the nearest page 22 authorized service center Replace the presser foot Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center Replace the bobbin case Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine Symptom Probable Cause Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly for example the spool is not installed correctly the spool cap is too big for the spool being used or the thread has come out of the needle bar thread guide There are knots or tangles in the R k TT emove any knots or tangles The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tan
95. he seam allowance using an iron s D Seam allowance Y e Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Turn the fabric over and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to When sewing around corners stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqu raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric as needed to change the sewing direction CD Basting stitching Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 101 UTILITY STITCHES MM M Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over both pieces 102 Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called piecing The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Sew a piecing straight stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together o Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select stitch F or Zi For details refer to Selecting stitching page 7 2 Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric E For a seam allowance on the right side Align the ri
96. hen lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct D Presser foot scale 2 Length of darning 38 5 mm 3 16 inch 7 mm 1 4 inch size Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select stitch 9 inm For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 CD Do not reduce the gap Reinforcement Stitching 109 UTILITY STITCHES Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible D Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot X 4 D Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position o Memo If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 59 110 Eyelet Stitching Eyelets such as those on belts can be sewn Three sizes of eyelets are possible 7 mm 6 mm and 5 mm 1 4 15 64 and 3 16 inch Pattern Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Application mm inch mm in
97. hing Bar tack stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to and inseams strain such as pocket corners and openings As an example the procedure for sewing bar tacks at e Attach zigzag foot J pocket corners is described below For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Determine the desired length of the bar tack 2 Select stitch i Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot T A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale For details referto Selecting stitching page ieBanm D T6TRch 72 Start sewing For details refer to Starting to sew page T 52 L E T D Presser foot scale Length of bar tack 3 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn Reinforcement Stitching 107 UTILITY STITCHES Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select stitch 9 For details referto Selecting stitching page 72 Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the pocket opening hi Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot 2mm 1 16 inch e When lowering the presser foot
98. ile the stitching needle may bend or break is sewn Mak tol about 3 4 inch e If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the Cede nares ee eee seam allowance will be about 5 mm the fabric at the beginning of the stitching 3 16 inch S 5 mm 3 16 inch gt Memo The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13 oz denim Q After using the side cutter clean it by removing any lint or dust If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter The optional side cutter is available through your brother dealer D 2 cm 3 4 inch Overcasting Stitches 79 UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams Five stitches are available for basic stitching Pattern Nero Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Application mm inch mm inch 9 Auto Manual Auto Manual Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline Straight stitch reverse stitching left needle Basic stitching and position sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reinforcement Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks center baseline reverse stitching Reinforcing seams Triple stretch 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 5 4 0 stitch ns Een 0 1 4 ES 1 16 3 16 Start sewing ees Foo Straight stitch center needle position Basting For details refer to Starting to sew
99. in Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin Operation panel Use for stitch selection and various stitch functions page 13 Knee lifter mounting slot Insert the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot Operation buttons and sewing speed controller Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine page 12 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment When sewing cylindrical pieces remove the flat bed attachment Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them Needle threader lever Use the needle threader to thread the needle Thread take up lever check window Look through the window to check the position of the take up lever Thread tension dial Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the upper thread Needle and presser foot section Right side rear view Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is used with the one step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case an
100. in winder shaft the same way that the upper thread for the left Insert the extra spool pin so that it is side was threaded perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft D Bobbin winder shaft D Thread guide cover e For details refer to step through of wins downdh pin so that it i wing down the spool pin so that it is Threading the upper thread page 28 horizontal Without passing the thread through the needle S bar thread guide manually thread the right needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front Place the upper thread spool for the needle on the right side onto the extra spool pin and then secure it with the spool cap The thread should unroll from the top front of the spool e The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the sewing machine may be damaged Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer die to Replacing the presser foot page 41 ou CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged 10 Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on 34 Select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 72 e For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings p
101. in stitch Each time this key is pressed the stitch group switches between ty and tho Character stitch key 4 Press this key to select a character stitch Each time this key is pressed the font switches to one of the three available Manual memory key Press this key to save the adjusted stitch width and length settings Reset key Press this key to reset the selected stitch to its original settings Memory key Press this key to save stitch patterns such as combined patterns and My Custom Stitch patterns in the sewing machine s memory OK key ox Press this key to apply the selection or perform the operation Cancel clear key Press this key to cancel the operation and return to the previous screen In addition pressing this key removes the last pattern added when combining characters or decorative stitches Numeric keys Use these keys to quickly select one of the ten most often used stitches When selecting other stitches use these keys to type in the number of the desired stitch Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 13 14 1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off cette REED 16 Power supply precautions eee eere eee eene eee eee ER ERREEREREEEEEREE EE 16 Turning on the machine eerrrrrrrrr rrr RRRRRERERREPDDDDDDDDDDE 17 Turning
102. ine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual such an odor heat discoloration or deformation stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord 4 Always keep your work area clear e Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint dust and loose cloth e Do not store objects on the foot controller e Do not use extension cords Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet e Never drop or insert any object into any opening e Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered e Do not use the machine near a heat source such as a stove or iron otherwise the machine power cord or garment being sewn may ignite resulting in fire or an electric shock 5 Special care is required when sewing e Always pay close attention to the needle Do not use bent or damaged needles e Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle e Switch the sewing machine to the symbol O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area e Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate as it could cause the needle to break e Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break 6 This machine is not a
103. inforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Programmed Thread Cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Z Z o o Z o Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i ele ete ete et et et et ete ete ei 2 NEM Z o Z o Stitch Settings 137 APPENDIX Other stitches Pattern Stitch Type Ge 48 1 gt Decorative fe N N No Large No Yes Yes t f f Satin stitches Adjustable Stitching Density Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping LA wu LA wd o IB ml all 7 d IB en 50 51 Cross stitches 2 SC Decorative 55 56 57 satin stitches Pattern for making adjustment o Memo To select egal press Decorative stitch key once 138 Pattern Stitch Type Ba f E TM E S T gt E Il lt E Presser Foot Twin Needle Adjustable Stitching Density Pattern Size Length width Adjustable Pattern Left Right Flipping N ETIT Naa Utility decorative stit
104. inforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other D CD Reverse stitching Reinforcement stitching o Memo Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 134 Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads The threads can be cut in either of two ways B Using Thread Cutter button When you wish to finish the stitching press Thread Cutter button once Thread Cutter button The threads are cut and the needle is raised Raise the presser foot lever D Presser foot lever CAUTION Do not press Thread Cutter button after the threads have already been cut otherwise the needle may break the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur Note 6 Do not press Thread Cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing otherwise damage to the machine may occur gt Memo The machine can be set so that the threads will be cut when sewing is finished For details on setting the machine so that the threads are cut automatically refer to Automatically cutting the thread page 62 Sewing 55 SEWING BASICS M H MH BI Using the manual thread cutter When sewing with thread thicker than 30 nylon or metallic threads or other special threads
105. inseams sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching Triple stretch stitch Reinforcement thread cutting 1 5 4 0 Reinforcement 1 1 6 3 16 O Sw O O Reinforcement thread cutting Stretch stitch Sewing stretch fabrics 1 0 3 0 1 0 4 0 and decorative stitching 1 16 1 8 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting Basting stitch Temporarily securing Reinforcement Overcasting and 0 7 0 4 Reverse attaching appliqu s BSVEISP thread cutting Z Zigzag stitch Reinforcement thread cutting Beginning sewing from 5 5 0 3 4 0 e the right needle position 1 64 3 16 REIDIOFGBRTSRE Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics 1 5 7 0 0 2 4 0 Reinforcement attaching elastic 1 1 6 1 4 1 64 3 16 Reintorcement thread cutting darning etc 2 point zigzag stitch lt D un Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics 1 5 7 0 0 2 4 0 attaching elastic 1 16 1 4 1 64 3 16 darning etc Reinforcement 4 Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Overcasting on thin or 1 0 4 0 2 5 5 0 medium weight fabrics 3 32 3 16 TE 39 SIBIOTGERNORE Z O O Reinforcement thread cutting Overcasting on thick 1 0 4 0 2 5 5 0 BIS 3 32 3 16 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and fabrics y aa ee 1 16 3 16 that fray easily Reinforcement thread cuttin
106. insert the bobbin correctly t tly Use only the included operate correctly Use only the include 1 CAUTION bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Be sure to install the bobbin so that the thread unwinds in the correct direction otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect Actual size 11 5 mm A 7 16 inch This model Other model o Memo The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks around the bobbin case Be sure to thread the machine as indicated 26 o Memo Z Note The order that the bobbin thread should be Make sure that the thread is correctly passed through the bobbin case is indicated inserted through the tension adjusting spring by marks around the bobbin case Be sure to of the bobbin case If it is not inserted thread the machine as indicated correctly reinsert the thread The marks around the bobbin case differ depending on the model D Tension adjusting spring Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right the right side hand and then guide the thread as shown with 19 NE 7 Un C SEED 9 your left hand The lower threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading page 28
107. into the grooves and then loosely tie it 08 Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 3 Select stitch UB or I Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it 8 With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as Button sewing the distance between the holes in the button Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine O Place the button into button sewing foot M Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached O O Oo 0 D Button Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the The button is held in place machine on the base to AA to the left as seen from the rear of the machine e When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest to you Then slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine and then sew them in the same wa
108. ion quilting 1 8 0 1 4 ty 6 0 3 16 satin stitching He b ee 1 8 tn ru 4 6 32 af 63 16 Appliqu SEN Attaching appliqu s m 5 1 8 1 0 4 0 E and binding 1 32 3 16 1 16 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the right edge of the Piecing presser foot straight stitch Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the left edge of the presser foot 4 0 0 0 7 0 0 2 4 0 3 16 0 1 4 Ten 1 64 3 16 5 Joining stitch Patchwork stitching Ge kee x ael Ei 0 0 7 0 0 2 4 0 EA 0 1 4 d i 1 64 3 16 Mock hand 23 mn 0 0 0 07 0 1 040 quilting stitch li HMM 0 0 1 4 1 16 3 16 quilting Quilting R Stipplin 1 0 7 0 1 0 4 0 stippling B PINS H i 1 16 1 4 1 hg 1 16 3 16 100 o Attach the open toe foot Appliqu stitching For best results use the included open toe foot Cut out the appliqu leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm 1 8 and 3 16 inch For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 D O Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 7 2 Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqu making sure that the needle drops just outside of the Place a pattern made of thick paper or appliqu stabilizer on the back of the appliqu and then fold over t
109. ion will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width 0 7 on 2 0 5 5 7 0 KE e Stitch width setting Distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot 12 0 mm 1 2 inch 10 0 mm 3 8 inch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch 5 0 mm 3 16 inch 0000 CO e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 58 Basic Stitching 81 UTILITY STITCHES Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching Pattern Numeric Stitch Width Stitch Length i pa icati mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application mm inc mm inc Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitching on 17 x 8 lt 73 medium weight 3 3 gt i Hue Sn Blind hem A fabrics ster 18 Blind hem stitchi ET ind hem stitching on Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure ees Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the Attach blind hem foot R hem and then baste it about 5 mm 3 16 inch from the edge of the fabric 4 Salt For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Om d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page C Wrong side of fabric 72 Basting stitching Desired edge of hem Positio
110. ise the needle CO COD CO O D Needle Position button The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top as shown below Check the handwheel and if this mark is not at this position press C Needle Position button until it is D Mark on handwheel o Open the top cover Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin CD Spool pin Spool cap Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may break Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown with the rounded side on the left CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may break Three spool cap sizes are available large medium and small allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool and the needle may break QO mm Upper Threading 29 GETTING READY While holding the thread lightly with your 7 right hand pull the thr
111. ise the sewing machine may be damaged D Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter The thread is cut to a suitable length Use scissors to cut the end of the thread Be sure to cut the thread as described If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat the thread may become tangled in the bobbin and the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out Winding Installing the Bobbin 25 GETTING READY Remove the bobbin from the shaft ul Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right O gt D Bobbin cover D Latch Memor The bobbin cover opens When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the o Remove the bobbin cover bobbin the machine will make a clicking mE l sound this is not a malfunction Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may brealcor the thread tension will be Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that incorrect the thread unrolls to the left e Be careful not to drop the bobbin O x S amp S The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not e Be sure to
112. itch width and length are changed Useful Functions 63 SEWING BASICS m BI Using the knee lifter Hands free raising and lowering of the presser foot Stop the sewing machine e Do not use the knee lifter while the sewing Using the knee lifter you can raise and lower the machine is operating presser foot with your knee leaving both hands free to handle the fabric With your knee press the knee lifter to the right Ts Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right BI Installing the knee lifter Q Turn off the sewing machine Insert the knee lifter into its jack on the front of the sewing machine in the lower right M COSE gt The presser foot is raised Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the jack and then insert the knee Release the knee lifter lifter as far as possible The presser foot is lowered anc P n Z CAUTION een amp While sewing keep your knee away from the knee lifter If the knee lifter is pressed while the sewing machine is operating the needle may break or the machine may be damaged D Tabs Notches Note If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into its jack it may fall out while the sewing machine is operating 64 Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below Refer to these tips when sewing your project Trial sewing After you have set up the machine wi
113. lacing THE needle sicccacesaaeerbanscdisensastacencsanteanennte 37 39 REESEN 13 PEUME VINE a patter E 126 reverse reinforcement stitch button 12 S safety e 1 satim SECTIO assumes tees edlen ie esu 71 119 138 St E el WING cT 105 savino ect gem 126 saving stitch settings eege ebe 63 sc llop ee PEE 114 E re T E 9 40 sean MPPE CNN mm 9 07 selectinp ale EE 72 setings KEY ee eege 13 19 sewing machine needles rne 37 SEWING SPEER c 52 sewing speed controller sssssssss 12 105 snell te ed MTS 115 sided UET EE 9 78 p 122 jg MC 107 aera vir oe EET 114 esa e nT 9 23 29 deno T 9 eroe Kerne 10 23 29 Start Stop DURON EE 12 52 SET Ee 52 SLICE Mi CMSILY T 123 steh Suite TE 95 67 siten Enpi M M 59 ure Uhh KEYS T p Gei MORE C 70 Sptehipatterm RO 9 ieu e n 134 GIVES Ay WAL c 58 eos dun 105 steh Width EEN A 13 SHEET eer 134 stretch E E 66 98 T GMI TAD CS A 66 uico qeu M S 66 ierccreNeri d 10 56 thread cutter button 12 55 thread EE COVEN geegent tis deser puse pand 10 thread Sulde TE 11 thread guide e EE 10 ducere M 57 thread tension ajustment eere 5
114. lastic Tape 22 2228 98 Stretch stitching 98 Elastic attaching 98 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 100 Appliqu stitching 101 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 102 Piecing e ev ei E 102 Quilting 2 DEDI 103 Free motion quilting 104 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller 105 Reinforcement Stitching 107 Triple stretch stitching 107 Bar tack stitching 107 Darning 2 ED 109 Eyelet Stitching E 111 Decorative Stitching 112 Fagoting 2 2 2 ED 113 Scallop stitching 114 Smocking 2 M 114 Shell tuck stitching 115 Joining 9 9 22 22 DLL 116 Heirloom stitching 116 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 119 Sewing beautiful patterns 119 Sewing patterns eeeeeeee 119 Combining patterns 120 Repeat sewing patterns 121 Checking the selected pattern 121 Changing the pattern size 122 Changing the stitch density 123 Changing the
115. le including utility stitches character stitches and decorative stitches Knee lifter Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot with your knee leaving both hands free to handle the fabric page 64 Introduction 7 Accessories After opening the box check that the following accessories are included If any item is missing or damaged contact your dealer Included accessories The following items should also be included in the box N Es 24S Note For U S A only Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model NX 450 The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer Part code XA4813 051 The organized accessory tray is available through your authorized dealer Part code XC4489 051 B Attaching the stitch pattern plate The stitch pattern plate shows the stitch numbers and the patterns available with each stitch mode Attach the stitch pattern plate to the handle as shown in the illustration below cw e aN 15 mW n 4 21 V4 22 23 e gt f 30 29 31 32 lt 33 34 S DoS 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point needle gold colored Part Code Part Code No Part Name U S A Part Name U S A Canada Canada Spool cap large Zigzag foot J on machine Spool cap medium 2 6 Blinds chioot R X56409051 24 Spool cap small 8 Walking foot
116. m buttonhole length is about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches diameter thickness of the button Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below 4 Y zo Illam T i id a 5 gt a ES Reinforcement stitching The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below and length of the buttonhole d D Marks on fabric Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole Button guide plate Presser foot scale Pin Marks on buttonhole foot 5 mm 3 16 inch OO LO Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 85 UTILITY STITCHES ILOOLLLLLLLLLLLL4LDZZ ZZXGXQJAG GQRQ4ZD 3ZR4Q90Q444Q 00 EO Q UL LL LLLLLCLLCLLLLLLD B If the button does not fit in the button guide Position the fabric with the front end of the plate buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on Add together the diameter and thickness of the sides of the buttonhole foot and then the button and then set the button guide lower the presser foot lever plate to the calculated length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch D Mark on fabric Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the pre
117. machine then turn it on again Operation beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed a beep is sounded E Fora correct operation One beep is sounded B If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded B If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine continues to beep for four seconds The machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on Press Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears e Press 4 or Gg Stitch length keys until m3 is displayed The screen for changing the beep setting appears Troubleshooting 149 APPENDIX Press 4 or gt Stitch width keys to select OFF To return to UN press CG or Stitch width keys The machine is now set so that it will not beep O Press Cancel clear key or OK key The initial stitch screen appears again 150 Numerics 1A inch quii ng TOOL icavusescassnontnstaritanamnngizraietaiartenimiayhiges 9 1 4 inch quilting foot with guide ees
118. n addition 75 11 to 90 14 thread should be used Trial sewing Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project In addition while sewing be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping Sewing patterns ul Attach monogramming foot N El For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select a stitch e For details refer to steps through of Selecting stitching page 72 Start sewing e The stitching is sewn in the direction indicated by the arrow Sew reinforcement stitches When sewing with a character stitch reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn after each character e When sewing a pattern with a stitch other than a character stitch it is useful to first set the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting For details refer to Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches page 60 When you are finished sewing use scissors to trim off any excess threads at the beginning of the stitching and between the patterns Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 119 UTILITY STITCHES nmin IUUOOLOLLLCLLCGGZ OBOG GZGBQG B ZOAGGGD D GG L Z ZSZ SXOBCL ZLCLLLLLLCLLLLLLLLL Combining patterns Multiple patterns can be combi
119. n be used on this machine model NX 450 3 Turn on the sewing machine Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed D Sewing speed controller e The speed set using the sewing speed controller will be the foot controller s maximum sewing speed Once you are ready to start sewing slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed Slower i Faster e Slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly The machine starts sewing When the end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 55 o Memo 9 When the foot controller is plugged in Start Stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing When sewing is stopped the needle remains lowered in the fabric The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped For details on setting the machine so that the needle stays up when sewing is stopped
120. n the fabric with the edge of the folded 5mm 3 16 inch hem against the guide of the presser foot and Fold back the fabric along the basting and then lower the presser foot lever then position the fabric with the wrong side facing up a CD Wrong side of fabric Fold of hem 38 Guide C Wrong side of fabric Basting 82 Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly B If the needle does not catch the hem fold catches the fold of the hem The needle is too far to the right Press Ca of the Stitch width keys to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem C Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric For details on changing the stitch width refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 58 Sew with the fold of the hem against the CD Stitch width presser foot guide B If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Remove the basting stitching The needle is too far to the left Press gt of the Stitch width keys to decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem CD C Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric gt Memo For best results when sewing stretch fabrics decrease the pressure of the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot page 43 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Blind Hem Stitching 83
121. n to FF press G or Stitch cl width keys e Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch 8 Press OK key or Cancel clear E key The initial stitch screen appears again 4mm 3 16 inch Attach monogramming foot N D 5C Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Gi Select stitch E For details refer to Selecting stitching page 7 2 Set the mirror image pattern setting back to OFF 4 Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 118 Satin stitches cross stitches and decorative satin stitches can be sewn All are sewn with monogramming foot N Sewing beautiful patterns In order to sew the patterns correctly the following must be considered Fabric Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics with a coarse weave affix the optional stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric or place a thin sheet of paper such as tracing paper under the fabric Since material puckering or bunched stitches may occur when satin stitches are sewn be sure to affix stabilizer material to the fabric Needles and threads When sewing thin medium weight or stretch fabrics use the ball point needle When sewing thick fabrics use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle I
122. n where points can be edited so that points can be added or removed o Memo Q To save the entered pattern data save it from the sewing screen For details refer to Saving patterns page 126 Q The pattern in the LCD will appear different from the pattern drawn in the grid sheet set and the actual sewn stitch Also refer to these when entering the design Designing a Pattern 131 CRIED G1 L nid M M Examples of designs Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch BCS 4 6 8 9 1l I lI I I L L ILL L LI L1 I I1 LL I NINININININININININ AJ wy iN BCS ESCH SES 787 D MEL 148 46 oO L NOP NO NO NO DOT bw Fw bw NIO ST Go NO N2 h2 ROP 2 RST RO ROT 2 NININI BR Qo CH N saa 7 30 23 14 4i 30 i 3 19 9 142 30 5 32 23 143 29 3 3 22 14 26 8 34 17 10 45 24 10 35 22 6 346 i8 13 36 23 9 az i3 i4 3 9 9 148 i2 i4 38 42 9 19 13 2 1 1 fe papery 1 E 132 4 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Stitch Settings c eeceeeeeetererrtrt tO RR 134 Utility stitches certet DDR 134 Other stitches eeeeee rere erret eerte errr rrr DOE 13
123. nce between the markings in the grid is 5 mm 3 16 inch 5 D Lo 1 E dup rti 48 e amp A ean J pa r3 E Q l D Seam Presser foot 38 Centimeters Inches 5 Needle plate 8 16 mm 5 8 inch Useful Sewing Tips 67 SEWING BASICS 68 3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter Selecting Stitching ccccccccsscesssees 70 Selecting stitch types and patterns 70 Selecting stitching 72 Overcasting Stitches 76 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G 76 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 77 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 78 Basic Stitching REED 80 Basting eege 80 Basic stitching 81 Blind Hem Stitching 82 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 84 Buttonhole sewing 85 Button sewing ccccccccessseeeeeeees 89 Zipper Insertion rr T E 91 Inserting a centered zipper 91 Inserting a side zipper 93 Zipper piping Insertion 96 Inserting a centered zipper 96 Inserting a piping e 97 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and E
124. ned and sewn together Decorative stitches and character stitches stitches selected with and O can be combined However utility stitches stitches selected with QOO E and 88 cannot be combined g Q Select the first pattern The first pattern is selected and appears in the LCD e When the sewing is started the selected pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing machine is stopped o Select the next pattern Use the numeric keys to type in the number for the desired stitch To change the stitch type press Decorative stitch key or a Character stitch key After the icon for the desired stitch mode appears in the lower left corner of the screen type in the number for the desired stitch To remove a selected pattern press Cancel clear key in the operation panel The pattern that was selected last is removed 120 Repeat steps After all of the desired patterns are selected start sewing CD Sewing direction The order that the patterns appear in the LCD is the order that they will be sewn YAVATY ZE Note When the combined pattern is sewn at least one time sewing of the combined pattern is temporarily stopped Typing in the number of a stitch after sewing clears the combined pattern and selects the new stitch instead of adding the new stitch to the combined pattern f you do not wish to clear the pattern save it before typing in the number of the n
125. ng Tips 65 SEWING BASICS M M Release the button The foot will lock in place Sewing thick fabrics level with the seam allowing the fabric to feed B If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position Once the trouble spot has been passed the foot will return to its normal position CAUTION If fabric more than 6 mm 15 64 inch thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed Bi If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does with too much force the needle may not feed at the beginning of stitching bend or break Zigzag foot J is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric When you have finished sewing tear off any excess paper CD Sewing direction When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot raise the presser foot lever Press the black button presser foot holding pin on the left side of zigzag foot J Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot D Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First baste the pieces of fabric together and
126. ng the side cutter S refer to Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side CAUTION cutter page 78 Use the presser foot appropriate for the Press Needle Position button once or type of stitch that you wish to sew twice to raise the needle otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically C2 COU for this sewing machine Use of any other O presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine C D Needle Position button The needle is raised o Turn off the sewing machine Before replacing the presser foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if Start Stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Raise the presser foot lever D Presser foot lever The presser foot is raised Replacing the Presser Foot 41 GETTING READY Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder D Black button Presser foot holder The presser foot holder releases the presser foot Place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type A G I J M Nor R is positioned to be read D Presser foot holder Notch 3 Pin Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the
127. ntact your nearest authorized service center Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed otherwise the needle may break D Bobbin case Care and Maintenance 143 APPENDIX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly check the following possible problems before requesting service If the problem persists contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The sewing machine does not operate The needle breaks 144 Probable Cause The machine is not turned on The Start Stop button was not pressed Remedy Reference Press the Start Stop button page 52 The presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever The Start Stop button was pressed even though the foot controller is connected Do not use the Start Stop button when the foot controller is connected To use the Start Stop button disconnect the foot controller page 52 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle The needle clamp screw is loose The needle is bent or blunt The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Use the screwdriver to firmly aen tighten the screw pag Replace the needle page 38 Select a thread and needle that page 134 are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn Attach the presser foot t
128. o outa ne eek Cc dr EA Nus ua UCM Ido N 109 Eyelet SUCHIN D 111 bier red 112 SE e P J 113 C S cP m 114 SHURA 1 LUI A E AE T T A m LS tmt 114 sir Ee Ein TE 115 oi E 116 Kleer SEENEN 116 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns eeeeeee eee eee eene nennen neun nenne 119 Dewine SUTIN Dat er llb ints teme Run brava editus EOv E one Uni M AM E eM busM d iU pd M NEN Un MM DUE I EI ENEMIS 119 SWINE Pan Eeer 119 Po SEI a A A AE EEEE A A T T N A E E A A as R 120 Repeat sewing PANGE TET E EEA a EEAS E E RRS 121 CHECKING the SEIS CLOG AU ETI E Mt 121 Changing EE 122 Changing Haeren ts 123 Changing TS ASTM poi m 124 Miror imaging the EE EM werd auesedri deseri meter PUE Dua p imet Rum AEE quur M aucun Eau tpO EEEE cub e peE RES 125 SAVNE Pae NER UU m 126 REINSVIHS a DUl EE 126 eatem E EE 127 Bru Patlari 129 Drawing a sketehiof the AWN Tisssssscesessasua tes acqui te qu MINIM ESIR SYN NT EdeI vU UN MISI teeta Ie 129 Blat E RE EDT TE 130 BUNA Ee Re SY NE IET EL E C CT OL LOTES 132 APPENDIX 133 ire ipt Aet opceens ceeds cre snap cean ti ageasuveseseseu sens ssboescosessecatecevssuasseaeeceunetoes 134 PUIG SUIUG MCS T
129. ormal The settings screen appears Bo muet o Memo Some of the utility stitches most of the decorative stitches and all of the character Press 4 or D Stitch length keys until il is stitches can be mirror imaged Mirror imaged patterns can also be displayed combined with other patterns The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears Press or gt Stitch width keys to select OM To return to JFF press or Stitch width keys Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 125 UTILITY STITCHES MM Saving patterns Combined patterns can be saved for later use Since saved patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off they can be retrieved at any time This is convenient for patterns such as names that will be used often Utility stitches can also be saved Up to ten patterns can be saved Create the combined pattern that you wish to save Otherwise display the pattern to be saved For details refer to Combining patterns page 120 2 Press Memory key in the operation panel gt The machine enters pattern memory mode and HA appears in the upper left corner of the screen Press the numeric key 0 through 9 for the pocket where the pattern is to be saved gt The saved contents of the pocket for the selected number are displayed e f nothing has been saved nothing appears in th
130. orother Operation Manual I GETTING READY Read before use 9 SEWING BASICS 3 UTILITY STITCHES Read when additional information is required appenpix Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine This machine is intended for household use DAN G ER To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using when cleaning when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual or if you are leaving the machine unattended WARN N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual e To unplug the machine switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet Do not pull on the cord e Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord e Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 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 water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment While the mach
131. presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder D Presser foot lever The presser foot is attached 42 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached 3 Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed turn off the sewing machine attach the correct presser foot and then select the desired stitch again E amp GJ fal B Ra Buttonhole foot A Overcasting foot G Zigzag foot J Button fitting foot M Monogramming foot N Blind stitch foot R Side cutter S For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch refer to Stitch Settings page 134 Adjusting the pressure of the Removing the presser foot presser foot holder The presser foot pressure the amount of pressure Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the applied to the fabric by the presser foot can be sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that adjusted For best results increase the pressure when does not use the presser foot holder such as the sewing thin fabrics and decrease the pressure when quilting foot Use the screwdriver to remove the sewing thick fabrics presser foot holder B Removing the presser foot holder Q Remove the presser foot e For det
132. r can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader page 33 Pull the end of the thread passed through the needle bar thread guide to the left and then pass the thread through the thread guide disk from the front CD Thread guide disk Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of the machine D Thread cutter 24S Note 1 1 f the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly lower the presser foot so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread If this operation is performed skip step When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut Therefore instead of using the thread cutter pull out about 80 mm approx 3 inches of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks marked 7 D 80 mm 3 inches or more Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot D Presser foot lever Upper Threading 31 GETTING READY Lower the needle threader lever on the left Raise the presser foot lever pass the end of the side of the machine until it click
133. refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 58 Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric 7 After sewing is finished remove the paper Decorative Stitching 113 UTILITY STITCHES M MM Scallop stitching The wave shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called scalloping It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs Attach monogramming foot N e b For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 o Select stitch 27 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 N Y up un Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric For better results apply spray starch to the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn o Trim along the stitches e Be careful not to cut the stitches 114 Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric 1 Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length p
134. refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select a stitch D Needle drop point e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 ids o Memo Q For best results when sewing stretch fabrics Sew along the edge of the fabric with the decrease the pressure of the presser foot For needle dropping off the edge at the right details refer to Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot page 43 CD Needle drop point Overcasting Stitches 77 UTILITY STC HE Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off Five stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter Pattern Stitch Width Stitch Length Presser Foot Stitch Name Application mm inch mm inch Auto Manual Auto Manual 63 Sewing straight stitches while A i 0 0 2 5 2 5 0 2 5 0 cutting the fabric 0 3 3 2 d 1 64 3 16 x Sewing zigzag stitches while 3 5 3 5 5 0 0 0 4 0 cutting the fabric 1 8 1 8 3 16 m 6 0 3 16 Preventing fraying in thin and Overcasting C A M MU Ad 2 0 1 0 4 0 stitch medium weight fabrics while aie 1 16 1 16 3 16 cutting the fabric B Preventing fraying in thick 5 0 1 0 4 0 fabrics while cutting the fabric 3 16 bs 3 16 3 30 1 16 3 16 P Preventing fraying in thick 5 0 5 5 0 25 1 0 4 0 2 fabrics while cutting the fabric 3 16 bie 6 3 32 1 16 3
135. reverse stitches are sewn After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching release 53 Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button The machine stops sewing 9 Press Start Stop button or press down on the foot controller gt The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction When the end of the stitching is reached press CA Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button Keep 3 Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn While Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is held down reverse stitches are sewn After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn release 3 Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button gt The machine stops sewing Press Q Start Stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if A Start Stop button is held down the machine sews at a slow speed gt The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction After sewing to the end of the stitching the sewing machine stops Press Q Start Stop button or release foot controller 3 t 1 H 1 1 1 E JO re N a 3 f A D oo CD Beginning of stitching End of stitching B Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching pressing 3 Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button sews re
136. rizontal buttonholes 0 3 1 0 for thick or furry fabrics 1 64 1 16 mmn uy Darning medium weight fabrics 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 Darning stitch Darning thick fabrics UI Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose Bar tack stitch 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 Button sewing stitch 2 5 4 5 Button sewing 3 32 3 16 Sewing eyelets for Eyelet stitch example on belts Z e e e ejej z z gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt MEI Z Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric Z Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric Overcasting on thin and medium weight fabrics while cutting the fabric 1 0 4 0 Side cutter 1 16 3 16 Z o Overcasting on thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z o Overcasting on medium weight and thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z o ei a ei et et et ei e ete es ez ei 2 ei et lt Ei O O O O o o o o o o o Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Re
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138. s Settings key in the operation Press Settings key in the operation panel and then press 4 or D Stitch length panel and then press 4 or i Stitch length keys until f is displayed keys until the language is displayed The screen for changing the brightness of the The screen for changing the language of the LCD appears screens appears To make the LCD brighter press Stitch Press Qs J or gt Stitch width keys until the width key To make the LCD darker press desired language is selected gt Stitch width key The language can be changed to one of the available English French German Dutch Spanish Italian Danish Norwegian Finnish Swedish Portuguese Russian Japanese Korean or others The brightness of the LCD is changed Press OK key or Cancel clear key JFRFAN AIS 34k The initial stitch screen appears again ii j Press OK key or Cancel clear key The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the Machine Settings 21 GETTING READY rree M MM Winding linstalling the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin and then insert the bobbin thread Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin CAUTION Only use the bobbin part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin m
139. s and then thread through the presser foot and then pull slowly return the lever to its original position out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine gt H E NT 4 D 5cm 2 inches The upper threading is finished D Needle threader lever Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished you are ready to begin sewing The thread is passed through the eye of the needle Note LuLs e mote If the needle is not raised the needle threader cannot thread the needle Be sure to press CL Needle Position button to raise the needle before using the needle threader if the needle was not completely threaded but a loop in the thread was formed in the eye of the needle carefully pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread CAUTION When pulling out the thread do not pull it with extreme force otherwise the needle may break or bend 32 Threading the needle manually Using the twin needle without using the needle threader With the twin needle you can sew two parallel lines When using special thread thread with a thickness of of the same stitch with two different threads Both 130 20 or thicker the wing needle or the twin needle upper threads should have the same thickness and which cannot be used with the needle threader quality Be sure to use the twin needle the extra thread the needle as
140. s cannot be displayed in the LCD at the same time the pattern can be checked according to the following procedure To return to O single sewing press Ca or gt Stitch width keys Press Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 121 UTILITY STITCHES Press 4 or D Stitch length keys until ABC is displayed The screen for checking the pattern appears Wl EAr whBL dh Press lt or gt Stitch width keys to scroll through the pattern and check it EAF ABL 4k e Press Ca to scroll through the pattern to the left If the key is pressed while the leftmost first pattern is displayed a beep sounds e Press gt to scroll through the pattern to the right If the key is pressed while only the rightmost last pattern is displayed a beep sounds Press OK key or Cancel clear key The initial stitch screen appears again 122 Changing the pattern size The size of character stitches in the Gothic font A selected with A and outline style Cg selected with a can be switched between large and small However the size of other patterns cannot be changed For details on the stitch patterns whose size can be changed refer to Other stitches page 138 Select a stitch Select a pattern whose size can be changed Press Settings key in the operation panel
141. screen press the EC 3 Preset pu stitch saved pattern key Each press of _ 3 Preset utility stitch saved pattern key ches the mode between the preset utility stitch mode and saved pattern mode 77 CD Preset utility stitch saved pattern key Numeric keys 70 have been assigned to the numeric keys These stitches can be selected simply by pressing the key O Saved patterns SW Frequently used patterns and combined patterns can be saved on the machine s memory and easily retrieved using EC Preset utility stitch saved pattern key and the numeric keys For details refer to Saving patterns page 126 B Number selection After pressing Utility stitch key Decorative stitch key or Character stitch key to select the stitch mode use the numeric keys to type in the number for the desired stitch CD Utility stitch key Decorative stitch key 3 Character stitch key Numeric keys 1 Utility stitches No 01 67 E There are 67 utility stitches including straight stitches overcasting stitches and buttonhole stitches o Decorative stitches There are two decorative stitch modes decorative stitch 1 mode e and decorative stitch 2 mode ge If Decorative stitch key is pressed once decorative stitch 1 mode ech is selected If Decorative stitch key is pressed twice decorative stitch 2 mode the is selected Each press of
142. sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location be sure to turn it off off the main power switch is set to and then plug the power cord into the power e Make sure that the machine is not sewing supply jack on the right side of the machine Press the left side of the main power switch on Insert the plug of the power cord into a the right side of the machine set it to household electrical outlet The sewing lamp and the LCD go off when the machine is turned off Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord CD Power supply jack Unplug the power cord from the power supply Press the right side of the main power switch jack on the right side of the machine set it to Note f a power outage occurs while the sewing A machine is being operated turn off the S sewing machine and unplug the power cord SOS When restarting the sewing machine follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate The sewing lamp and the LCD come on the machine when the machine is turned on For U S A only This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electrical 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
143. sser foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size D Presser foot scale Length of buttonhole Diameter thickness of button 38 5 mm 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale Cu d D 10 mm 3 8 inch 15 mm 9 16 inch C Do not reduce the gap The size of the buttonhole is set Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 D Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot A Sa D Buttonhole lever Bracket 06 Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut 9 M D Pin Use the seam ripper to cut towards th
144. t is set to leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is stopped However the machine can be set to instead leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped 1 Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on 2 Press Needle stop position key ED Needle stop position key lights up and the machine is now set to stop with the needle in the raised position To return the machine to the setting where the needle is stopped in the lowered position press Needle stop position key until the key is no longer lit e Even after the sewing machine is turned off the needle stop position setting is not cancelled 60 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 134 Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on o Select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Press Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key lights up and the sewing machine Is s
145. tching or select T for compact stitching gt The screen for changing the length of a satin stitch appears desired ratio is selected The length can be set within the range of 1 and xF O Press OK key or Cancel clear key Press C 1 or gt Stitch width keys until the The initial stitch screen appears again and the stitching density is changed I If the stitching density is too compacted depending on the needle the stitches may be bunched together causing the needle to break e Press Co to reduce the length If the key is Changing the pattern length pressed while the smallest setting x1 is displayed a beep sounds The length of one part of a satin stitch can be set to e Press to increase the length If the key is one of five sizes pressed while the largest setting x5 is displayed a beep sounds Select a satin stitch No 32 47 of ty selected with The satin stitch length is changed Press OK key or Cancel clear key Press Settings key in the operation gt The initial stitch screen appears again panel The settings screen appears tg le 1 ABL 4k A 2 na M ea AM RR Es cn 124 Press OK key or Cancel clear Mirror imaging the pattern key MEME The initial stitch screen appears again The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis o Select a stitch Press Settings key in the operation panel N
146. th the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn the machine automatically sets the thread tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected However a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn the desired results may not be achieved For the trial sewing use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project and check the thread tension and stitch length and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing press CL Needle Position button to lower the needle Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing Sewing curves Stop sewing and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve For details on sewing with an even seam allowance refer to Sewing an even seam allowance page 67 When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch Useful Sewi
147. the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then After adjusting the stitch width slowly lower the presser foot lever turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break D Guide 76 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot J Pattern Numeric Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name ney Application mm inch mm inch Auto Manual Auto Manual Presser Foot Zigzag stitch center needle position Preventing fraying center baseline a Ze reverse stitching Preventing fraying Zigzag stitch right baseline 3 5 Unc 1 0 3 4 0 gs reinforcement 1 64 3 16 stitching 2 point 09 lt 1 5 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 zigzag stitch E Preventing fraying in be 6 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 thick fabrics and 3 point stretch fabrics 1 5 7 0 0 2 4 0 zigzag stitch 3716 1 1 6 1 4 te 1 64 3 16 E Preventing fraying in 5 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 0 5 4 0 stretch fabrics 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 32 3 16 Overcasting 1 gt 5 ed 5 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 0 5 4 0 stitch 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 32 3 16 E stretch fabrics 16 Preventing fraying in 0 0 7 0 1 0 4 0 stretch fabrics 0 1 4 1 16 3 16 e Attach zigzag foot J For details
148. then sew without stretching the fabric CD Presser foot holding pin 3 Note Q The presser foot needs to be in a level position before pressing the black button presser foot holding pin on the left side of D Basting zigzag foot J 66 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics When sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser foot such as leathers or coated fabrics change the presser foot to the non stick foot D Leather Sewing an even seam allowance To sew an even seam start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate B Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric D Seam Presser foot B Aligning the fabric with the stitch guide foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the stitch guide foot D Seam Stitch guide foot 3 Markings B Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch left needle position Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1 8 inch 3 mm and the dista
149. threaded correctly The combination of fabric thread The fabric is and needle is not correct page 38 wrinkled page 39 If thin fabrics are being sewn the stitch is too long page 59 page 57 Correct the upper threading page 28 Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 39 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 39 Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover needle plate or in the bobbin case and clean the race The combination of fabric thread M and needle is not correct pag Stitches are skipped page 142 146 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Dust has accumulated in the feed Cis e rhe dogs or in the bobbin case The upper thread was not threaded Correct the upper threading correctly Replace the bobbin case Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center Reference page 142 page 28 A high pitched noise is made while The bobbin case is scratched or has sewing a burr on it Incorrect bobbins will not work A bobbin designed specifically for properly Only use a bobbin this machine is not used designed specifically for this machine The needle has not been raised to the Press the Needle Position ave 31 The needle threader correct position button pag cannot be used The needl
150. titch length can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on o Select a stitch gt A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 72 e Immediately after the stitch is selected the standard settings highlighted appear To make the stitch length shorter press Stitch length key To make the stitch length longer press 4 Stitch length key e l l e f the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased o Memo To reset the stitch length to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value Press Reset key to return the stitch width stitch length to their default settings Q The settings can be saved so that they will always be specified each time the utility stitch is selected For details refer to Saving stitch settings page 63 o m indicates that the setting cannot be adjusted CAUTION If the stitches are bunched together increase the stitch length Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 59 SEWING BASICS Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased i
151. toy e Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children e Do not use outdoors For a longer service life e When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects e 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 e Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies the presser feet needle or other parts to assure correct installation 3 For repair or adjustment e If the Light unit light emitting diode is damaged it must be replaced by authorized dealer e 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 local authorized Brother dealer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Save these instructions The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice For additional product information visit our web site at www brother com LL FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT e n the event of replacing th
152. uch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break Remove the basting stitching Inserting a piping Place the piping between two fabric pieces turned inside out as shown below Wao W D Fabric Piping 3 Fabric Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable zipper piping foot page 96 Sew along the piping o After sewing turn fabric pieces Zipper piping Insertion 97 UTILITY STITCHES Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached Pattern Numeric Stitch Name e e Application 2 point 09 zigzag stitch lt gt el elastic 3 point E zigzag stitch 1 0 4 0 Stretch stitch EI Stretch fabrics 1 te 1 Ic g G 32 1 16 3 16 Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch ees O00 Auto Manual Auto Manual 2 4 0 3 16 Ke un Ia 3 16 ES Prat 5 7 0 m 0 0 2 4 0 ES Prat 1 4 m 1 64 3 16 bs e elastic to 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 stitch 5 stretch fabrics 0 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 al Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 Sew the fabric without stretching it 98 Elastic attaching When elastic tape is
153. use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Replacing the Needle 37 GETTING READY Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew Thread Fabric Type Application Size of Needle Type Weight gece Synthetic thread weight y 75 11 90 14 fabrics Flannel 60 80 Thin fabrics Georgette Synthetic thread 65 9 75 11 Challis Satin Silk thread 50 Denim Cotton thread a Thick fabrics Synthetic thread 90 14 100 16 Stretch Jersey Ball point needle fabri Thread for knits 50 60 golden colored 50 80 Easily frayed fabrics Synthetic thread Synthetic thread 65 9 90 14 Synthetic thread For top stitching 90 14 100 16 Silk Sik thread read V Memo CAUTION The smaller the thread number the thicker the thread and the larger the needle The appropriate fabric thread and needle number the thicker the needle combinations are shown in the table Use the ball point needle when sewing on above If the combination of the fabric stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped thread and needle is not correct stitches easily occur particularly when sewing thick fabrics Use a 90 14 to
154. wn between the points Press Co and gt Stitch width keys to select for single stitching or for triple stitching and then press OK key A screen for selecting the next operation appears 7 Select Ws and then press OK key e f you make a mistake while specifying a point press Cancel clear key so that the point changes from 7 to and then move edit the position of the point gt A screen for specifying the next point appears Repeat steps through to specify each point Up to 99 points can be entered B To edit the position of a point The position of a point can be edited moved if Cancel clear key is pressed while E t is displayed in the screen so that the point changes from 7 to Each time Cancel clear key is pressed the previous point is selected To select the next point press OK key B To delete a point The last point can be deleted by pressing off 0 key while a point appears as H in the screen where cert is displayed Each press of the key deletes the last point in the pattern After all points in the pattern have been specified select t in the screen that appears in step and then press OK key gt The sewing screen appears Specify the various stitching settings such as reverse reinforcement stitching in the same way as with other stitches e With this screen displayed pressing Cancel clear key displays the scree
155. xs evi tovt V dd vrbi ot 46 free motdn guiling mc 104 G ESE E E 9 H pcne TP m M 11 W I Ten Meet 11 51 Ke KE 9 heirloom SUCHE lt cejacncenccersinencescedbedeatstalecannedheractaics 116 I le le Ee 8 Meerin A pipINE 97 Troubleshooting Index 151 APPENDIX M M J jouir t 116 jeje c 100 K LE 7 9 64 knee lifter mounting slot a3 esdeecor roi aer eet 10 L El 21 Kp acc 13 18 21 149 suu dp Wet PT 21 149 leather viv fabrics eege sette tni pedis patet mre eng 67 eB 7 26 M machine Seins Seet n 19 main DOWER SWIDCI dsssssssontsstisicebetiet obest vti emi eU PUE 11 17 parieti cire depu a a a 142 manual memory key essssssssssssssssssssosssesssosssosesosesssssssene 13 MEMO KEV drair eT 13 OLINA arer A 125 molnosramimle TOOL E 9 My CUSTONI SUING UI eegene ptt tn UU ech 71 129 N Qo m e 37 needle bar thread guide esee 11 needle ET 40 needle mode selection key eeeessssssss 13 usceljen de 11 67 preise aem T 11 Ve EE e EE 58 81 needle position button 12 DEER er C 9 needle stop position cusxexeestesestessosesernebates satdiencereenenotnss 60 needle stop position key eee 13 needle thireader ever iitescesacusca testet Iractt eter Reed 10 needle threading s
156. y CD Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine gt The feed dogs are lowered Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check that the needle Attach button sewing foot M correctly goes into the two holes of the button If it seems as if the needle will hit the button remeasure the distance between the holes in the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Select stitch 9 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 72 e Since the end of the thread will be tied off CAUTION later do not set the sewing machine for programmed thread cutting When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the button otherwise the needle may bend or break Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 89 UTILITY STITCHES EES Start sewing Set the sewing speed controller to the left so that the speed will be slow gt The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches e f additional strength is needed to secure the button perform the button sewing operation twice e Do not press Thread Cutter button Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread ES
157. y methods for inserting zippers and pipings The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a piping are described below with the adjustable zipper piping foot Presser Foot Slide the presser foot over either the left or Inserting a centered zipper right feed dog Refer to step of Inserting a centered zipper page 91 Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder page 43 to attach the screw on adjustable zipper piping foot Left sewing position Right sewing position Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width Mz page 58 Note Q Use a screw driver to securely tighten the p screw that holds the presser foot If the screw ei e is loose the needle may break and cause injures Select stitch UI T l l Loosen the positioning screw on the back of After adjusting the needle position slowly the presser foot turn the handwheel toward you and check the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break CD Needle drop point Positioning screw 96 Securely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver D Positioning screw Topstitch around the zipper D Stitching Right side of fabric S Basting stitching End of zipper opening CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not to

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