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brother Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual(17)

1. I A 0 XIGNAddV Needle and presser foot section Right side rear view Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks Thread guide discs Pass the thread through the thread guide discs when using the needle threader to thread the needle Needle bar thread hook Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread hook Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams Bobbin cover Shuttle Remove the bobbin cover and then insert the bobbin into the shuttle Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed 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 Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be exchanged 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
2. I A 0 XIGNAddV GETTING READY CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or 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 or the needle may break While holding the spool with your right hand pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover to the front Is AVA gis ie Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right Thread guide plate 20 Pull the thread to the right pass it under the hook on the thread guide for bobbin winding and then wind it counterclockwise between the discs Thread guide for bobbin winding While using your left hand to hold the end of the thread that wraps around the thread guide for bobbin winding use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times N Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat D Jes SJ D Slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter The thread is cut to a suitable length AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS SAHOLIL
3. Orother I GETTING READY Read before 2 SEWING BASICS Va N 3 UTILITY Read when additional 7 information is required APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Enclosed Accessories After opening the box check that the following accessories are enclosed If any item is missing or damaged contact your retailer Accessories The following items should also be enclosed in the box ZE Note For U S A m Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model NX 600 Screw of the presser foot holder Part code XA4813 051 Organized accessory tray Part code XC4489 051 5 Sw y Dee G SEI e rane C 20 21 WA 22 V 23 di 25 26 27 28 XE Pf N i uc noo 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point needle gold colored ma me Les P hl Faite EE EE 5 Zigzag foot I on machine 6 Blind stitch foot Auge 24 Screwdriver small XS5468 051 8 Waking oot SAT40 FO33N XC2214 002 26 Spoo cap medium 9 Quilting foot SA129 F005N XCT948 002 27 Spool cap small F054 XC3879 002 XC4546 151 Quilting guide SA132 F016N XC2215 002 Quick reference guide XC5434 051 Seam ripper Seam ripper o X54243 001 XC2360 152 sise SFBXASS3S 8U SSCS SS Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the
4. The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction After sewing to the end of the stitching the sewing machine stops Release the start stop button or foot controller OD hee D 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 Reverse reinforcement stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other D Reverse stitching Reinforcement stitching gt Memo Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 132 Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads The threads can be cut in either of two ways BI Using the thread cutter button When you wish to finish the stitching press Thread cutter button once gt gt PP CD CI D t D 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 the 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 A 7 ZAS Note I is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing otherwise damage to the machine may oc
5. 1 16 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 hemming heirloom stitching etc 6 0 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 15 64 1 16 1 4 1 8 1 16 3 16 z 5 0 1 5 7 0 3 5 1 5 4 0 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 8 1 16 3 16 Ww en 5 0 Decorative hemming and 3 16 1 16 1 heirloom stitching etc on thin mediumweight and plain weave 50 15 70 2 5 15 40 fabrics 3 16 1 16 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 7 a D gt e 1 5 4 0 3 16 1 16 3 16 Decorative E stitch 5 0 1 5 7 0 2 0 1 5 4 0 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 16 3 16 Decorative hemming ribbon ee heirloom stitching 3 1 6 ateta 4 8 1 16 3 16 LI iN O 5 0 1 5 7 0 3 0 4 1 8 XAdNI XIGNAddV Decorative Stitching 107 UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern Application mm inch mm inch Auto Manual Auto Manual 15 64 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 16 3 16 Heirloom stitching etc 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 16 3 16 Presser Foot SLNALNOO stitch 4 0 0 0 7 0 2 1 0 4 0 Decorative stitching 5 5 0 0 7 0 1 6 1 0 4 0 7 32 0 1 4 1 16 1 16 3 16 5 0 1 5 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 N 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 a Select stitch 2 A or d e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 4 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 2 0 4 0 Decorative 3 16 0 1 4 1 8 1 16 3 1 6 J AQVAY ONILLAS Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called f
6. B Character stitch Script font aff There are 97 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the Script font B Character stitch Outline style B There are 97 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the outline style Selecting stitching Using the operation panel keys select the desired stitch from those shown in the LCD Twelve of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the stitch keys When the sewing machine is turned on the straight stitch left needle position is selected Determine the stitch that you wish to use e Refer to Stitch types at the left 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 132 Attach the presser foot e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Gi Turn on the sewing machine The straight stitch left needle position is shown selected in the LCD 3 Press Stitch selection key in the operation panel To select a stitch using the stitch keys press the key of the desired stitch Continue with step The screen containing the various types of stitches appears SLNALNOO AQVAY ONILLAS Cp d Z Q D 2 BE O 0 SAHOLILS ALFILL XIGNAddV Press A W d and P gt Arrow keys un
7. For details refer to Replacing the presser P foot page 37 e O itch 79 and then i he thread e Select stitc and then increase the threa tension z e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV CD Needle drop point 110 Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks U down to one side Joining i Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics This is used when making a crazy quilt aD Attach zigzag foot J SLNALNOO e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 AQVAY ONILLAS al Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances SOISVE DONIMAS Wrong side of fabric 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance 9 Straight stitch i lt Select stitch 7 E or 74 d d e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 e E x 0 I A 0 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 XIGNAddV CD Right side of fabric Decorative Stitching 111 UTILITY STITCHES Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch Thi
8. SEWING BASICS 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 operation buttons or the foot controller ZE Note Important When the foot controller is plugged in the start 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 0 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 S C a C Q o Sewing speed controller 48 Press t Start stop button once gt o ob L CT D Start stop button The machine starts sewing e f you continue to hold the start stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed 3 When the end of the stitching is reached press O Start stop button once The machine stops sewing with the needle down in the fabric When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads gt For details refer to Cutting the thread page 51 B 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
9. z Wrong side of fabric E Basting stitching Eu Desired edge of hem lt 5 mm 3 16 inch U zi Fold back the fabric along the basting and O then position the fabric with the wrong side T facing up o Wrong side of fabric Fold of hem Guide gt ES Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly m catches the fold of the hem D x Wrong side of fabric Basting Attach blind hem foot R Needle drop point 74 Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide Remove the basting stitching SLNALNOO o gt Stitch width G B If the needle catches too much of the hem l l A fold Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric gt The needle is too far to the left O Press of the arrow keys to decrease the JJ stitch width so that the needle slightly Memo d catches the fold of the hem Q For best results when sewing stretch fabrics S decrease the pressure of the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the pressure of the ER presser foot page 39 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric B If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right Press lt of the arrow keys to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem za Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGN
10. 128 Examples of designs Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS SAHOLILS ALFILLO XIQGNAddV 9 35 i4 29 10 2 30 3 i4 30 i6 1 1 30 H 3 1 90 Designing a Pattern 129 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 130 4 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Stitch Settings cccscssssesesssssssseseseseseseeeeeeeeeennnnn nnn 132 W E e E 140 Troubleshooting n RRRRRRREBDDDDDEQDEERNRR 142 APPENDIX Applications stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table Utility stitches SLNALNOO Stitch Width Stitch Length Application mm inch mm inch Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Programmed Stitch Name Thread Cutting Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Basic stitching sewing 0 0 0 7 2 5 S Reverse gathers or pintucks etc 0 3 32 thread cutting Basic stitching and 0 0 0 7 2 5 2 5 Reinforcement sewing gathers or 0 i 3 32 Reinforcement thread cutting pintucks ET Walking Foot AQVAY ONILLAS Straight stitch Attaching zippers basic stitching sewing gathers or pintucks etc Attaching sleeves sewing inseams sewing stretch 0 0 0 Reverse
11. E E onto thebobhi is no fabric under the presser foot or while Ss the machine is sewing otherwise damage to e oe stitch pn the machine may occur A ress the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches Reverse When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to thread or other special threads use the 0 sew in the opposite direction Reinforcement stitches thread cutter on the side of the machine For are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other details refer to Cutting the thread page For details refer to Securing the stitching page 50 51 Needle position button Q 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 the thread page 51 XIGNAddV Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed 6 Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot Cover D 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 O O zZ m zZ zi CoD Sewing machine help key C2
12. m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width pattern width and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted Normally when a e stitch is selected the appropriate width and length are automatically selected For details on the range of z values within which the width and length can be set refer to Stitch Settings page 132 u um 7 Adjusting the stitch width Memo To reset the stitch width to its standard The stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value Turn on the sewing machine f the straight stitch left needle position or ap 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 4 to the left VK 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 60 The sewing machine can be set so that the Q ae Z Q D u S lt The LCD comes on standard settings highlighted appear foot the needle may bend or break CD T itch z o SES stitch width can easily be changed with the Q gt A screen containing settings for the selected sewing speed controller For details refer to UJ stit
13. thread cutting Z o ge se e ess o o o o 2 5 3 T 2 Yes Reverse Triple stretch stitch Reinforcement thread cutting Z fabrics and decorative 1 16 3 1 6 Reinforcement stitching Stretch stitch Reinforcement thread cutting 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Sewing stretch fabricsand 1 0 decorative stitching 1 16 Temporarily securing 0 Overcasting and attaching appliqu s Beginning sewing from the right needle position Reinforcement SOISVE DONIMAS SS p Reinforcement thread cutting Reverse thread cutting Reinforcement Reinforcement Yes thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Basting stitch Reinforcement Z lt EJES Z Zigzag stitch H 2 5 5 0 0 3 4 0 3 32 3 16 1 1 6 1 64 3 16 Overcasting on mediumweight or stretch 5 7 0 2 4 0 m E x 0 I A 0 fabrics attaching elastic 1 64 3 16 Hes e darning etc el co N wo C ACA yv AAA AN EHE Overcasting on mediumweight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc Reinforcement thread cutting 0 2 4 0 3 point 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforcement zigzag stitch E o XIGNAddV 132 Stitch Name Overcasting stitch Blind hem stitch Appliqu stitch Shell tuck stitch Satin scallop stitch Joining stitch Smocking stitch Fagoting stitch Elastic attaching stitch N N Pattern Application Over
14. 10 EIE M 115 Se ALG SUNIN aet tite ipee a ee ere ee 98 cud LC ape 123 saving SUTCISSIIOBS resini oW atur iio Reb auae eb ad oeEE 60 BEIENEE Zeisseng 109 screen NAN GUA c 17 SCIEWONIVED EE Cover A 36 Sean TIE E E quM DUE Cover A 79 selecting SUC NING oussdiesseciscesui lose utesici nubes iM DE 66 cire M 14 SEUNS KEY c Cover E 14 sewing machine help Key ececkunctetkeesi eheu Cover E 13 sewing machine needles 5 2 m ripper rer i Festi oibus 33 BE WANING SDSBEL eege 48 sewing speed controller Cover B Cover D 98 NIIS Rm 110 cuu e 26 CU 22 140 divi CT 140 ile e MR NETT Cover A 70 crac d Cover C SIZE L 01 T 119 SEENEN 100 de edei t 109 spool CAD gegen Cover A 19 25 eier Cover A 31 SOG IM e Cover B 19 25 start stop EE tege Cover D 48 SEAMING TO SOW C A 48 dazu e 121 steh densi e 120 shiteh puide TOOU eseria et Cover A 64 S E Cover E rends dieen rc 56 stitch selection Key ea ee eae eter tho nens nop geng Cover E duree ui M M 132 Sure eu M m 55 COMMONS 296 cedente debian 98 storing patterns s 123 cric eire eem TER TM E 132 stretc EE wcasuesasaccrmnndanasenevantnassaced
15. 200 NE TER IO MORENO DD thread page 24 page 22 SLNALNOO The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct page 34 page 39 page 53 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 AQVAY ONILLAS page 18 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 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 Pela DOE thread The upper thread was not threaded correctly page 22 page 24 page 24 SOISVE DONIMAS The combination of fabric thread The fabrics and needle is not correct page 34 wrinkled page 35 If thin fabrics are being sewn the stitch is too long page 56 page 53 SAHOLILS ALMILN Correct the upper threading page 24 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 35 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 35 Dust has accumu
16. BC as e T 132 P P as eb E ne eee EE E EEE EEE ee E ee petas ete o Sie bebe bs 137 SOERENSEN 140 P Cleaning the Machine SU ACE p 140 aiu SUS M 140 pm i9 UI gau Ae e M 142 T EEEE SO uu 146 d EIS e E e D E 147 Easily ACS UI ei mead VCNISIO P T UT 147 Ole chile E 148 Cancelling the operation DOCU s21e oes cevai ete rgnact tee seca E 148 Removing the Upper COVEN gaasiecsyc eins c 149 li 150 gt 2 ae Z X lt Important Safety Instructions When using this machine basic safety precautions should always be taken including the following Read all instructions before using DAN G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning FEN N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children 2 Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only
17. Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut D Pin Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole 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 56 e f the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching E Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width 4 gt For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 55 Buttonhole Stitching 79 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp Memo thread to the wrong side of the fabric and Q Before sewing buttonholes check the stitch then tie it length and width by sewing a trial O buttonhole on a scra
18. Reinforcement Z o Z Z Z i z z e zie 2 MORI 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Z Reinforcement 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z Reinforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Z Reinforcement Reinforcement Z o Reinforcement Z o Reinforcement Z o Programmed Thread Cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting SOISVE DONIMAS AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SAHOLILS ALMILN XIGNAddV Other stitches SLNALNOO Stitch Type Pattern DEES Bu GO alt Dl a DDAT NANI stitches 15 16 17 18 Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping f AQVAY ONILLAS a Decorative stitches n SOISVE DONIMAS Not Large No hot possible possible No possible Yes Yes Yes No Large No Not possible i stitches Decorative satin stitches SAHOLILS ALFILLO Small Pattern for making adjustment XIGNAddV Stitch Settings 137 APPENDIX Stitch Type Pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A B c p E r e H T 3
19. and then select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 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 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 97 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES After sewing is finished slide the drop feed lever to k to the left as seen from the front Satin stitching of the machine to raise the feed dogs 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 SLNALNOO Connect the foot controller Ss e For details refer to Starting to sew page 48 o Attach zigzag foot J D Back side e Normally the drop feed lever is positioned at the left AQVAY ONILLAS e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Turn on the sewing machine and then press Settings key in the operation panel SOISVE DONIMAS The settings screen appears Press A w 4 and gt Arrow keys until Div IS selected CIL Ch El O Press ox 0 OK key The screen for s
20. i bracket on the buttonhole foot e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 D Select stitch B N DASS e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Es SLNALNOO Position the fabric so that the opening of the D Buttonhole lever pocket faces toward you and then lower the Bracket presser foot lever so that the needle drops Q 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the pocket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in A opening your left hand and then start sewing 4 Es G JJ u S CS HES A m D 2 mm 1 16 inch Once sewing is completed the machine Z automatically sews reinforcement stitches o Pass the upper thread down through the hole in Sp h f then stops gt the presser foot D e When lowering the presser foot do not push Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever r in the front of the presser foot otherwise the and then remove the fabric bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position gt 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 56 m E x 0 I A 0 fr Er Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible XIGNAddV D Buttonhole lever Reinforcement Stitching 101 UTILITY STITCHES Darning Fabric
21. 11 12 13 114 115 16 17 18 119 20 amp L M N o P O R S T 21 22 23 24 Uh 26 27 428 29 30 Uv Iw x Y z e t 3 31 32 133 34 135 36 37 38 39 140 o 1 2 3 4 s e 7 8 9 ME EPS Fa a elle Character i A stitches WERDE EE tien DI Lk m n o 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 ISS E 81 82 83 184 85 86 87 188 89 90 Egide 91 92 193 194 195 196 97 giga 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 wise e S9 xz 11 12 13 114 15 16 17 18 19 1 20 xav ems 21 22 23 24 Uh 26 27 Up 29 30 vie 31 32 133 34 135 36 37 38 39 140 ol 2 3 4 5 e 7 8 9 ELEC Efe se fe Pa Character stitches SEO ale Ao pe 2 LL mn o 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 HARMAAN 81 82 1 83 184 185 86 87 188 89 90 lalalalalalala eN 91 92 193 194 195 196 97 rslelelztefulal 138 Presser Foot Z Twin Needle Z No Pattern Size o aree Large gt E ERR I ve Fics ccm e z T eD 2 gt SW 2s Le CS 5D FE Se KI 57 wu Left Right Flipping d d SLNALNOO Q ae Z Q D u S lt SOISVE EINE K SAHOLILS ALMILN XAdNI XIGNAddV Stitch Type Pattern ABC De F G a r o X L W Ww o P o R S T EEO ess EE ERR ERR stitches Large Outline N ENG Small N ssp g a P el Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMA
22. 2 Basting stitching Il 7 T gt Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin ES of zipper foot I Ti D Basting stitching If the stitching will be sewn on the right side gt Saale ed K attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of S lt rong side OT fabric End of zipper opening the zipper foot Pin on the right side Needle drop point Zipper Insertion 85 UTILITY STITCHES For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 A Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you 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 Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch starting from the base of the zipper 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 inch 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 86 Close the zipper turn over the fabric and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric CD Basting sti
23. 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale Cua d a 10 mm 3 8 inch 15 mm 9 16 inch The size of the buttonhole is set E Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever Mark on fabric Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser 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 Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible D Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot D Buttonhole lever Bracket UTILITY STITCHES AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV 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
24. SAHOLILS ALMILN Position the fabric Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page Start sewing Cut the thread at the end of sewing The thread may also be cut Cut the thread automatically For details on cutting the thread refer to Cutting the thread page 51 XAdNI XIGNAddV 46 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 O O zZ m zZ zi CoD ap Turn on the sewing machine G S X Es The straight stitch left needle position is e automatically selected D g Press 3 Needle position button once or lt twice to raise the needle ep gt gt o D Presser foot lever CC The fabric is now positioned to be sewn G gt D D C CD Needle position button Place the fabric under the presser foot L lt e f the seam allowance is positioned on the Cp right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way O Memo L While holding the end of the thread and the To adjust the pressure that the presser foot Gel fabric with your left hand turn the balance applies to the fabric refer to Adjusting the wheel toward you with your right hand to pressure of the presser foot page 39 lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching XIGNAddV Sewing 47
25. Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i Reinforcement thread cutting 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Straight stitch quilting that Reinforcement looks hand sewn Z o NN o Appliqu quilting free motion quilting satin stitching Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting O eo ET ES Stitch Settings 135 SAHOLILS ALMILN SOISVE DNIMAS AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO XIGNAddV APPENDIX Stitch Name Appliqu stitch for quilting Quilting stitch for stippling Side cutter Horizontal straight stitch Horizontal zigzag stitch 136 Stitch Width Application mm inch Auto Manual Attaching appliqu s and binding 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 Quilting background stitching stippling Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric Overcasting on thin and mediumweight fabrics while cutting the fabric Overcasting on thick fabrics while cutting the fabric Overcasting on mediumweight and thick fabrics while cutting the fabric Attaching appliqu s to sleeves straight stitch sewn to the left Attaching appliqu s to sleeves straight stitch sewn to the right Attaching appliqu s to sleeves zigzag stitch sewn to the left Attaching appliqu s to sleeves zigzag stitch sewn to the right I La S P on Stitch Length mm inch Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Reinforcement Reinforcement Z o
26. accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual 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 dropped into water Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol position which represents off then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 14 Switch the machine to the symbol position when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot and the like 15 Always unplug the machine from the electrical
27. arm sewing is possible original position Install the wide table Keeping the wide table level fully slide it into place gt 2 ae Z X lt A 7 ZS Note 4 The optional wide table is available through your brother retailer 42 Turn the screw at the bottom of the legs to adjust their height 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 gt 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 43 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 44 2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Ja M r A 46 Adjusting the Thread Tension ert 53 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length creer eere eene 55 Useful Functions cce ce cene ee erret PTT 57 SEWING BASICS Basic sewing operations are descr
28. can be pressed to select a higher setting XIGNAddV OK key Press this key to apply the selected item Cover E Optional Accessories Optional Accessories P The following are available as optional accessories 1 1 Wide table Part code SA537 WT2 XC4541 051 gt Memo Q To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine Before using this sewing machine carefully read the Important Safety Instructions page 6 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 e 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 24 Full auto upper thread tension The thread tension is adjusted automatically Automatic thread cutting The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the thread at the end of the stitching page 58 One touch lower threading You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 22 Simple bo
29. cut fabric to prevent them from fraying Fifteen stitches are e available for overcasting The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the z presser foot that is used m Z a Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot G G s Stitch Width Stitch Length A Stitch Name Pattern 7 Application mm inch mm inch eg Auto Manual Auto MELEE G e Preventing fraying in 1 040 m mediumweight and thin T 1 16 3 16 gt GIS S mn R 12 m 1 0 4 0 G stitch E kene fraying in EM 6 GER A ES 1 16 3 16 D thick fabrics and fabrics m that fray easily 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 zZ G LU 1 Attach overcasting foot G Sew with the edge of the fabric against the E presser foot guide O LI Ee S E j lt e For details refer to Replacing the presser CO foot page 37 O Select a stitch i LI e For details refer to Selecting stitching page S a 66 CAUTION Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric ad against the guide of the presser foot and then After adjusting the stitch width slowly U lower the presser foot lever turn the balance wheel toward you and E check that the needle does not touch the J Ke presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break D Guide 68 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Seven stitches can be used to sew
30. eer A ree eee E ene ee 97 Gar S EE 98 Reinforcement STINET m n 100 Heras O 100 Al TACKS MUCHA m 100 Biet E 102 Eyelet Steeg Ae 104 KEE Es ilte Le M 105 O Decorative SMERNE ease E see 107 O SEENEN 108 z SEI ro S TIC EE 109 PUNO Ae ess 109 See E NIIT TO OTT 110 e ei EE 111 Renomi SCTE MN ubt t EE 112 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns eeeeeee eese e eerte 115 Sie EI E E 115 r Sewing PAUL CMS araia anaa iaa aaa aana ealdeerasadaagtqoeroetasoresadaneess 115 A Combining PATO TET Tm 116 FR Se ci Asi VS eeepc tan 117 Q Gi e s Adi M ceder IMMER T UU TUE mm 118 JD Cannie The OP Atel gies Ac cocotte eee ences ee ee oo MEUM DEMNM DEMON MM 119 m Changing the sith densi eege 120 z Changing the pattern EE P dpi ei aaae ai iaeia aapa a 120 lt SAU PUI SEIN DNE OO OO 121 ATi eritis y uorum 122 Kiel Weciirig NIETO T 123 ce Realtor the et Epes ett ai ERR URN EIS PROIN FUIS mesa sn QUUM be NAMUR IMMENSE NU VR UP Ud 124 Designing E d TE Do o S S 126 Z Drawing askeen OF 1 ie patei DE 126 D BO the paterni dala EE 127 oa Examples oT despi soscaire a a i E Eaa aaa aa aE 129 GA 7 APPENDIX 131 SHEEN SeN O D t 132 E
31. fabric TT Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 3 Select stitch E e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV With the right side of the fabric facing up sew Sew along the other edge of the frayed section along the right edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching Cl Leen Se a a a rg sS N3LNOO 6 Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel Set the mirror image pattern setting back to OFF The settings screen appears Press A w and P Arrow keys until dh is selected AQVAY ONILLAS Press OK key The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears SOISVE DONIMAS 8 Press lt to select UN To return to P press UE e E x 0 I AL SC The pattern is flipped 9 Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again XIGNAddV Decorative Stitching 113 UTILITY STITCHES B Drawnwork Example 2 Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch D 4 mm 3 16 inch Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 3 Select stitch 3 B e For details refe
32. foot Z CD Be sure to observe the following precautions Replace the presser foot as described below concerning the presser feet For details on using the side cutter S refer to Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter CAUTION page 70 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 for this sewing machine Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine CD aw AQVAY ONILLAS Needle position button The needle is raised SOISVE DONIMAS 2 Turn off the sewing machine m E x 0 I A 0 CAUTION Before replacing the presser foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing XIGNAddV Raise the presser foot lever D Presser foot lever The presser foot is raised Replacing the Presser Foot 37 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
33. maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch diameter thickness of the button Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below SLNALNOO Mr gt s 3 E s C D v amom a A a 9 9 a ww a gt m Q ae Z Q D u S lt S igs ags A X MM E EE ay TN sue SE ER 2 24 1 Hi 1 SZ 92 m5 ES s de EE Z G LU gt gt eL C o o 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 SAHOLILS ALMILN 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 XAdNI XIGNAddV OOOO Buttonhole Stitching 77 B If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch sl d ie E D Presser foot scale Length of buttonhole Diameter thickness of button 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
34. 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 SOISVE DONIMAS 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 on the left side of the foot Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot m E x 0 I A 0 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First baste the pieces of fabric together and then sew without stretching the fabric XIGNAddV CD Basting Useful Sewing Tips 63 SEWING BASICS 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 O Q7 J D Seam Presser foot B Aligning the fabric with the stitch guide foot Sew while keeping the right edge
35. on the loop of thread passed through the eye of the needle to pull out the Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side end of the thread m E x 0 I A 0 of the machine XIGNAddV Raise the presser foot lever pass the thread through the presser foot and then pull out D Thread cutter about 5 cm 2 inch of thread toward the rear of the machine D 5cm 2 inch The upper threading is finished Upper Threading 27 GETTING READY 28 Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished you are ready to begin sewing 24S Note If the needle is not raised the needle threader cannot thread the needle Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before using the needle threader If the twin needle is installed the needle threader cannot be used For details refer to Using the twin needle at the right Using the twin needle With the twin needle you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality Be sure to use the twin needle the extra spool pin and the spool cap For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 132 Only use the twin needle part code X59296 051 Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needle
36. outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual 16 This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision 17 Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine 18 If the Light unit is damaged it must be replaced by authorized dealer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use SAHOLILS ALMILN SOISVE DNIMAS AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO XIGNAddV FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three pin non rewireable BS plug then please read the following ES IMPORTANT e If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug 6p NOTE The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is Q hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet In the event of replacing the plug fuse use a fuse m approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the gt mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted e gt WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE m LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL l OR COLOURED G
37. overcasting stitches with zigzag foot J Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Foot Zigzag stitch center needle position Zigzag stitch right needle position 2 point zigzag stitch 3 point zigzag stitch Overcasting stitch Auto Manual 1 4 0 0 4 0 1 16 0 3 16 0 3 4 0 Be 316 in 1 64 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 1 6 1 5 7 0 0 2 4 0 Gi 1 16 1 4 1 64 3 1 6 Auto Manual Preventing fraying center baseline reverse stitching Preventing fraying right baseline reinforcement stitching Preventing fraying in be 6 thick fabrics and stretch fabrics nte CEA EE 7 0 ES ES CEA 3 16 0 EE Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and stretch fabrics For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch CD Needle drop point e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needle dropping off the edge at the right CD Needle drop point gt Memo Q 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 39 Overcasting Stitches 69 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY S
38. repeatedly pag o Specifies the sewing density of the stitching page 120 da Esh Allows adjusted thread tensions and pattern widths Needle Specifies where the needle is positioned when the ave 16 position d sewing machine is stopped pag a Specifies the twin needle page 28 Stitch width pP s Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with the sewing aue d control CIL speed controller pag Allows the language used in the screens to be Language changed page 17 A or not a beep is sounded with each page 148 LCD brightness o Adjusts the brightness of the LCD page 16 d n Adjusts the up and down position of the pattern page 124 AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS E x 0 I AL SC XIGNAddV Horizontal pattern Adjusts the left and right position of the pattern page 124 adjustment Changing the Machine Settings 15 GETTING READY Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased it 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 Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel and then press A W d and gt Arrow keys until H V is selected AJE o cxx Vut ig SEN S 2 Press ox OK key The screen for changing the needle stop position appears Press to select al To return to ght n press 4 The machine
39. stitch refer to GD Gym Selecting stitching page 66 Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel o y The settings screen appears e E x 0 I A 0 Press A W d and P gt Arrow keys until ri is selected CD Start stop button After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts sewing XIGNAddV After reaching the end of the stitching press Press OK key Reverse reinforcement stitch button once The screen for specifying automatic reverse This step is not necessary if a stitch such as reinforcement stitching appears those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn Useful Functions 57 SEWING BASICS 58 D m MEM eO D Reverse reinforcement stitch button After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the sewing machine stops Rote cee 3 um o Memo Q Reverse reinforcement stitches will not be sewn if the start stop button is pressed at the end of the stitching Be sure to press the reverse reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching 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 reverse reinforcement stitching is also set This setting is convenient if a stitch for s
40. stitch can be used with the walking foot For details on the stitches refer to Stitch Settings page 132 B Removing the walking foot Press 1 Needle position button once or twice to raise the needle CD CEI D X D D SOISVE DONIMAS Needle position button gt The needle is raised m E x 0 I A 0 Turn off the sewing machine Raise the presser foot lever XIGNAddV D Presser foot lever The presser foot is raised Replacing the Presser Foot 41 GETTING READY Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric remove the flat bed attachment SLNALNOO 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 ap 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 AQVAY ONILLAS 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 SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 When you are finished with free arm sewing gt With the flat bed attachment removed free install the flat bed attachment back in its
41. stitch screen appears again Changing the Machine Settings 17 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV GETTING READY Winding installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin and then insert the bobbin thread Bobbin precautions SLNALNOO 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 may result in injuries or damage to the machine The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from older models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Q ae Z Q D u S lt Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model Older model SOISVE DONIMAS Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread al a E D _ f SAHOLILS ALMILN D Bobbin winder gt 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 XAdNI XIGNAddV 18 aD Turn on the sewing machine al Lift open the upper cover Place the bobbin on the bobbin wi
42. stitching will be sewn between the points Press and P to select for single stitching or m for triple stitching and then press OK I key gt A screen for selecting the next operation appears Select V and then press OK key e If you make a mistake while specifying a point press the C key to erase the last point specified gt A screen for specifying the next point appears Repeat steps through to specify each point Up to 99 points can be entered After all points in the pattern have been specified select ul in the screen that appears in step and then press OK key The embroidery screen appears Designing a Pattern 127 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Specify the various stitching settings such as reverse reinforcement stitching in the same way as with other stitches SLNALNOO e With this screen displayed pressing 5 Back key allows you to add or remove points gt Memo To store the entered pattern data store it from the embroidery screen For details refer to Storing a pattern page 123 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 AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV
43. the back of the appliqu and then fold over the seam allowance using an iron SS 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 v CD Basting stitching o Attach the open toe foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Turn the balance wheel toward you and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqu making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqu 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 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Patchwork crazy quilt Piecing stitching 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 Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece SLNALNOO Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over b
44. 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 O Thread guide plate Thread guide cover Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread Spool pin Place the spool on the spool pin Thread guide for bobbin winding Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread Upper cover Open the upper cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin Operation panel Select a stitch from those that appear in the operation panel page Cover E Sewing speed controller Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed Knee lifter mounting slot Plug the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot Cover B Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and automatically cut the thread page Cover D 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 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0
45. 3 1 6 Secured buttonholes for Z Z Thread cutting 99 ben Automatic reinforcement Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics Z Z Thread cutting Automatic reinforcement Buttonholes for stretch E Automatic i Thread cutting reinforcement Bound buttonholes Automatic reinforcement Keyhole buttonholes for Thread cutting SN Eo Keyhole buttonholes for mediumweight and thick Automatic Thread cutting reinforcement N D2 LA N Automatic reinforcement Horizontal buttonholes Thcesdecutiing Automatic reinforcement 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 Darning mediumweight Z Z 1 64 3 32 Thread cutting Automatic reinforcement 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 Thread cutting Darning thick fabrics Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose 1 0 3 0 1 1 6 1 8 Automatic reinforcement Thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting 2 5 4 5 3 32 3 16 Z Z Button sewing Reinforcement Automatic reinforcement Sewing eyelets for example on belts Z Z Thread cutting Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from the right edge of the presser foot Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Reinforcement Z o Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from the left edge of the presser foot Reinforcement thread cutting LI Reinforcement Z o
46. 7 Press this key to display operation information Simple descriptions on threading the upper thread installing the bobbin winding the bobbin and replacing the presser foot can be displayed Stitch keys Use these keys to quickly select one of 12 of the most often used stitches For details refer to Selecting Stitching page 66 Q P Z C JJ m 2 S xX LD T zZ Q LU 2 BE C Cp D LCD liquid crystal display Backkey 9 Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for Press this key to return to the previous screen incorrect operations appear in the LCD Use keys l through described below to display various items Settings key lt and select the settings For details refer to Press this key to select sewing settings such as for N Understanding the LCD Screens page 12 automatic reverse reinforcement stitching or other settings such as the operation beep E IL T Cp ER Stitch selection key 0 Press this key to select the desired type of stitch key Press this key to add a pattern when sewing combinations of characters or decorative stitches Ckey Press this key to remove an added pattern when sewing combinations of characters or decorative stitches C2 Arrow keys d y Use these keys to move in the indicated direction when selecting an item displayed on the screen In addition e can be pressed to select a lower setting and A P
47. A Cover C 97 Hat bed attachitiellE icons ioo d Era PURA RESP URP reta Cover B iege 122 sro ues rei Cover A 48 foot controller jack ise perma devi D Pa Ted dH Cover C dicun p e 42 le ees Le E 97 uuu A Cover B H jp d E Cover C ICppac qe Cover A heigo e le 112 Ueleg e 105 I Inserting a PIDING cessseseseeeeo ure retener Yer ette Fere EFE geren 89 J eU 111 jen Eum 92 K knee lifter ssec Cover A 2 61 knee lifter mounting slot 2everetekeugetdeeuegeeee eher Cover B SLNALNOO AQVAY ONILLAS Cp d Z Q D 2 BE O 0 SAHOLILS ALFILL XIGNAddV L Ve ee 17 LOD AE Cover E 12 16 147 ENEE Ee 16 147 llathen viN mgeegeeeeegegeeeeegeeggeetegr ee deg 64 lower treading mU 2422 M main power switch ME Cover C 11 disparo MT a m 140 Miror IVO E 122 N 0 M T 33 needle bar thread hook sess Cover C 26 needle a e 36 needle plate qc Cover C 64 needle plate COVE E 140 gems 55 73 needle position button essessesssssssesssssssssssssssssses Cover D BEER Zeg Cover A needle stop ee E 16 needle threader lever ssesss Cover B 27 ele Eire dos de Cover A 64 O m Cover E Opon Oeo srira iina ii aas Cover A OPEINDE sisri AET 100 op r
48. AddV e For details on changing the stitch width refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 55 Blind Hem Stitching 75 UTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Eleven stitches are available for sewing on buttons e and one step buttonholes T m Stitch Width Stitch Length p Stitch Name Pattern S Application mm inch mm inch Foot GE g Auto MELEE Auto AMETITET 42 Soe au Boe oe ene 3 16 1 8 3 16 1 64 2 mediumweight fabrics A eem uoles so soo n4 z JE 3 16 1 8 3 16 1 64 C to strain D 44 Horizontal buttonholes 5 0 3 0 5 0 0 4 u on thick fabrics 3 16 1 8 3 16 1 64 Z Buttonholes with bar T9 5 0 3 0 5 0 0 4 ace both ERC i 3 16 1 8 3 16 1 64 CD stabilized fabrics ITI 46 Buttonholes for stretch 6 0 3 0 6 0 1 0 cea or knit fabrics 15 64 1 8 15 64 1 16 Sei stitc 47 Buttonholes for stretch 6 0 3 0 6 0 1 5 gt fabrics 15 64 1 8 15 64 1 16 CoD 5 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 E Bound buttonholes 3 16 0415 64 1 16 Keyhole buttonholes for 7 0 3 0 7 0 0 5 0 3 1 0 thick or plush fabrics 1 4 1 8 1 4 1 32 1 64 1 16 B x E GE wd aja ajaa aj thick fabrics A 51 Horizontal buttonhole 7 0 3 0 7 0 0 5 for thick or plush fabrics 1 4 1 8 1 4 6p Button 55 3 5 2 5 4 5 2 U U m Z z gt lt 76 Buttonhole sewing The
49. E DONIMAS while the sewing machine is operating the needle may break or the machine may be damaged m E x 0 I A 0 24S Note If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into its jack it may fall out while the sewing machine is operating XIGNAddV Useful Functions 61 SEWING BASICS Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below Refer to these tips c when sewing your project Z D D D Trial sewing Sewing curves SS After you have set up the machine with the thread Stop sewing and then slightly change the sewing and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being direction to sew around the curve For details on sewn the machine automatically sets the thread sewing with an even seam allowance refer to tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that Sewing an even seam allowance page 64 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 AQVAY ONILLA
50. ING READY Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from older models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model gt Memo Older model The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the shuttle is indicated by marks around the shuttle Be sure to thread the machine as indicated GD Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right D Bobbin cover Latch The bobbin cover opens 22 o Remove the bobbin cover Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left e Be careful not to drop the bobbin Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the thread unrolls to the left e Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand Pass the thread through the slot as shown and then pull the thread out toward the front D Cutter gt The cutter cuts the thread SLNALNOO AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS SAHOLILS ALMILN XIGNAddV CAUTION Be sure t
51. LAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern Application mm inch mm inch Presser Foot SLNALNOO Auto Manual Auto Manual 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 3 1 0 4 0 3 32 1 16 3 16 Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam Fagoting stitch U1 NO mn me N U1 1 0 4 0 32 1 16 3 16 E W N 1 2 0 2 4 0 4 1 16 1 64 3 10 Q ae Z Q D u S lt 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 Joining stitch 3 32 1 16 3 16 1 2 0 2 4 0 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 Shell tuck 20 7 Shell tuck stitching on collars 4 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 0 2 4 0 stitch fand curves 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 64 3 16 7 6 1 0 4 0 3 16 0 1 4 1 16 1 16 3 16 T ld AAM YAT Ve I T SOISVE DONIMAS N en Smocking Smocking fabrics to add texture 5 0 0 0 7 0 25 1 0 4 0 stitch and elasticity 3 16 01 2 3 32 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch N N TIE ttt 9996 ERAT sees sek mmm G RAR Sys s T 5 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 3 16 3 32 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 5 gt U 0 1 0 4 1 32 1 64 1 16 SAHOLILS ALFILL m 3 5 1 5 7 0 2 5 1 6 4 0 Lace sewing decorative 1 8
52. LLAS SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I AL SC XIGNAddV 12 Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot threading the upper thread winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the LCD Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on Press 3 Sewing machine help key in the operation panel The sewing machine help screen appears Press A Ww d and P gt Arrow keys until the image illustrating desired topic is selected Replacing the presser foot Threading the upper thread Winding the bobbin 4 Installing the bobbin Press OK key The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears To display the next screen press w To return to the previous screen press A O Example Upper threading When you are finished with the help screen press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again N 2 4 Note I Q For details on each topic refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual Understanding the LCD Screens 13 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I AL SC XIGNAddV GETTING READY Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed z A Changing the settings pe Z o The general procedure for changing machine setti
53. LNOO AQVAY ONILLAS Press d to decrease the adjustment setting E Horizontal pattern adjustment Press to increase the adjustment setting SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 Press d to decrease the adjustment setting XIGNAddV 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 The initial stitch screen appears again Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 125 UTILITY STITCHES Designing a Pattern With the My Custom Stitch function you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself Mark the points in the pattern that are positioned at intersections in the grid and then link those points with a continuous straight line Drawing a sketch of the pattern SLNALNOO Prepare a grid sheet set PME NU ce IM Ae O 10 HHN KEN ABEEEEEEEEEN ITI 5 OU gt Ng G JJ Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet S ER d set S Determine the sewing order 5 10 15 20 SEL LF era TEE d ANNI 10 405 Cen A P HH ff FH Z HAHP TERNER G b SG EE UI e DAT oa Omm 5mm on Vo Op 15 17 e Draw the pattern as one continuous line and i 14 5mm Ns with the start point and the end point of the i For a more attractive stitch close the pattern by desig
54. NAddV 0 Change ta single needle mode n p The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected LI Delete the Selected pattern The first pattern was selected while two or more patterns are combined Cancel DE Delete Can not change The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected pattern 146 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 ap Turn off the sewing machine While pressing Za Back key in the operation panel turn on the sewing machine Press 4 or gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD so that the screens can be seen Turn off the sewing machine then turn it on again Easily adjusting the thread tension The sewing machine can be set up so that the tension of the upper thread can easily be adjusted Turn off the sewing machine While holding 4 Settings key in the operation panel pressed turn on the sewing machine When the sewing machine beeps release Settings key The tension of the upper thread can now be adjusted using the stitch keys BI To decrease the tension of the upper thread Press 3 in the operation panel E To increase the tension of the upper thread Press ml in the operation panel z E P Ka D L
55. NIMAS 2 Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears oO Press A W d and gt Arrow keys until PI zi is selected e E x 0 I A 0 Press OK key The screen for saving the settings appears Check that the K is selected and then press OK key XIGNAddV gt The settings for the stitch width and length are saved e The next time that the stitch is selected the saved settings are the first ones that are displayed 60 BI Using the knee lifter Hands free raising and lifting Stop the sewing machine of the presser foot Q P g e Do not use the knee lifter while the sewing e Using the knee lifter you can raise and lower the machine is operating Z presser foot with your knee leaving both hands free m to handle the tahric With your knee press the knee lifter to the right We Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right B 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 AQVAY ONILLAS The presser foot is raised 3 Release the knee lifter SOME The presser foot is lowered Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the jack and then insert the knee lifter as far as possible CAUTION While sewing keep your knee away from the knee lifter If the knee lifter is pressed SOISV
56. Pattern S Application mm inch mm inch Aided Key Foot DS Auto Manual Auto METAL Attaching appliqu s 7 8 app iq 3 5 0 0 7 0 1 4 0 0 4 0 center baseline reverse 1 8 0 1 4 1 16 0 3 16 stitching er Zigzag stitch TATEM ET m 60 27 notion quilting cnn 1 22 0070 14 06 40 3 ele as 1 8 0 1 4 1 16 0 3 16 z stitching o Attaching appliqu s Ae 3 32 3 16 G32 16 3 16 i Appliqu e usn 61 j Attaching appliqu s and 1 5 0 5 5 0 1 2 1 0 4 0 m is binding 1 16 1 32 3 16 1 16 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitching E 57 with a seam allowance 5 5 0 7 0 K ip of 6 5 mm from the right Z Piecing edge of the presser foot G straight stitch Piecing straight stitching ss with a seam allowance e of 6 5 mm from the left 7 edge of the presser foot 4 0 2 4 0 C 3 16 1 16 1 64 3 16 5 0 1 0 4 0 z Joining stitch Patchwork stitching 3 16 3 32 1 16 3 16 P 5 0 1 2 0 2 4 0 E E 3 16 1 16 1 64 3 16 dh CD JEN TET Mock hand 2894 Straight stitch quilting 0 0 7 0 s 1 0 4 0 quilting stitch hg that looks hand quilting 0 0 1 4 1 16 3 16 Quilting 62 7 0 1 0 7 0 stippling Sp pun 1 4 1 16 1 4 ea O XAdNI XIGNAddV 92 Applique stitching Cut out the appliqu leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm 1 8 and 3 16 inch fa D Seam allowance Place a pattern made of thick paper on
57. REEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW 5 ee The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Ch LU 2 Brown Live e C LI As the colors of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored black or blue The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red or brown m E x 0 I AL SC XIGNAddV Ee CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines To fully enjoy all the features we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE SLNALNOO For safe operation 1 Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing Do not touch the hand wheel thread take up lever needle or other moving parts 2 Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when e Operation is completed e Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts e A power failure occurs during use e Maintaining the machine e Leaving the machine unattended AQVAY ONILLAS 3 Do not store anything on the foot controller 4 Plug the machine directly into the wall Do not use ex
58. S When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch Changing the sewing direction SOISVE DONIMAS 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 m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing 62 Release the button The foot will lock in place Sewing thick fabrics level with the seam allowing the fabric to feed B lf 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 SLNALNOO 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 with too much force the needle may bend or break AQVAY ONILLAS B If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot J is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching
59. S EE welsiieuwa SAHOLILS ALMILN XIGNAddV Stitch Settings 139 APPENDIX Maintenance E Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below e a Cleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttle BS Z CD If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and shuttle therefore it should be cleaned periodically then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry a Turn off the sewing machine cloth CAUTION Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur AQVAY ONILLAS CAUTION Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur SOISVE DONIMAS Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you m E x 0 I A 0 D Bobbin cover The needle plate cover is removed XIGNAddV Turn the balance wheel toward you until the tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf Shuttle race Shuttle Edge of the shuttle race Tip of the shuttle hook D 140 e Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into you Turning the balance wheel away from the ne
60. S ALMILN XIGNAddV CAUTION Be sure to cut the thread as described on the previous page 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 or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out Slide the sewing speed controller to the right so that the speed will be fast gt gt gt gt Pr CCID Sewing speed controller 14 Press O Start stop button once QD CCI D CD Start stop button The bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound around the bobbin The bobbin stops spinning when it is full Press A Start stop button once The sewing machine stops Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin ip Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect O x SS gt Memo When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction Winding Installing the Bobbin 21 O O zZ m zZ zi CoD AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS SAHOLILS ALMILN gt 2 ae Z X lt GETT
61. 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 Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 56 and Thread tension page 53 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 Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing them Ku dE le TM UN E Decorative Stitching 109 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Select stitch 7 5 e A or 27 i C e For details refer to Selecting stitching page Shell tuck stitching yp j 66 The gathers that look like shells are called shell Stitch between the straight stitches tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of O blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics SLNALNOO Gp Fold the fabric along the bias AQVAY ONILLAS o Attach zigzag foot J 25 SS Ses SSS Bee iP Ef Z Q d WW
62. TITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using the 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 Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot SLNALNOO Stitch Name Pattern Application Auto MELEE Auto Manual 637 Sewing straight stitches while 0 0 0 0 2 5 X 0 2 5 0 4 cutting the fabric 0 0 3 32 3 32 1 64 3 16 64 Sewing zigzag stitches while 3 5 3 5 5 0 1 4 0 0 4 0 cutting the fabric 1 8 1 8 3 16 1 16 0 3 16 5 0 8 AQVAY ONILLAS 5 Preventing fraying in thin and Overcasting 3 3 5 5 0 2 1 0 4 0 stitch medium weight fabrics while 8 a 8 3 6 1 16 C1 16 3 6 S cutting the fabric Preventing fraying in thick 5 0 3 5 5 0 25 1 0 4 0 fabrics while cutting the fabric 3 16 1 8 3 16 3 32 1 16 3 16 67 Preventing fraying in thick 5 0 3 5 5 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 fabrics while cutting the fabric 3 16 1 8 3 16 3 32 1 16 3 16 Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw SOISVE DONIMAS Remove the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 D Connecting fork Needle clamp screw SAHOLILS ALMILN Lower the presser foot lever and then manually thread the needle Position the side cutter so that sid
63. aching 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 at the wrong side of the fabric SSC f a KC SS ph 7 Cut off any excess thread AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Key Application mm inch mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual seti Debit Attaching zippers center eR l P Sewing concealed needle position seams and pintucks There are many methods for inserting zippers The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the Inserting a centered zipper edge of the fabric Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted D against each other S Basting stitching Rever
64. agoting It is used on blouses and children s clothing This stitch Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch is more decorative when thicker thread is used For details refer to Adjusting the stitch Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric width page 55 along their seams SOISVE DONIMAS Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned Baste the two pieces of fabric separated by along the center of the two pieces of fabric about 4 mm 3 16 inch onto thin paper or a sheet of water soluble stabilizer SAHOLILS ALFILLO D Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer Basting stitching 3 4mm 3 16 inch E Attach zigzag foot J XIGNAddV 7 After sewing is finished remove the paper e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 108 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 ap Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch 2 3 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric e For better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn 2 Trim along the stitches e Be careful not to cut the stitches
65. anatodsanataseneantan 63 90 T thick TADIS eege Eegeregie 63 Index 151 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV APPENDIX lee NER ooo o 63 thiread CULE geed Cover B 52 thread cutter button Cover D 51 thread guide cover Cover B 20 26 thread guide auscsstisetoneditix caia eda eds Cover C 27 c thread guide for bobbin winding Cover B Z thread guide plate Cover B 26 thread tension EEN 54 ra thread tension adjusting 53 54 147 SS thread tension dial egeeegege geste reegeeggeetees eeggboeederggee ee 53 thread that quickly unwinds eeeseese 31 url 62 triple stretch SU ECIDy oes io RR e 100 O rel ee 142 m Wim neede scs penche epe rbd erts Cover A 28 36 E Z U D Ss CC BU UPPER COVE tege eg Cover B 19 25 149 m gt OCF UEC 24 e upper thread tension EE 2 54 lt rer EE 2 24 w m E EE TEE Me Cover A 40 96 Zz NEIE 1 42 0 WIE HEB E E E E M ben IUE 112 oa ce z 7 ZPPer SUNNE ounsa 83 88 m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV 152 English 882 S64 XC5427 051 Printed in Taiwan
66. ating proc dUreS ee eg 13 seriei 148 operation buttons 2s sssciicet mese sese e tds Cover B Cover D op ration manual cuussi spesa tustve sink e EE Cover A operation panel sees Cover B Cover E optional accessories 4 5 m e peten stesse sepe Rae YR SURE NE EUR NEUE 1 onginal PARENS REN E P a 126 OVENCASH NS SUCES E P 68 P eire rer qu rely E 94 patern Tengi T U 120 SIE m 119 EA EE 115 eel eu M 94 PIPINE ISSUING cceccsstsesensszseusasscsstuenwesavbceewgedsatscenmsetessats 89 Wiele 100 werten 47 DOWER SUDO BOR scit tX ats tibDDeko ia tse tute al Cover C 11 DIGSCOP TOOL aiii e aub um vat aS Cover C 37 presser TOOL TEE Cover C 39 presser foot holder sess Cover C 39 presser TOWER d itus Cover D presser foot pressure iosesescepctet ins tee en eon ens PRIUS eae UNE PORA UN 29 programmed thread cutting eee 58 Q quick reference guide uiadixisit exo rane ba Rn Eas Cover A On qe 96 GUNE TODE prre eee secs eects eee Cover A 97 ILR uit artes MN ONES Cover A 96 R Iscr 124 realigning MASKING t 124 IRA c eaet Cover C recalling d Deli E 123 reinforcement stitching sss 50 57 100 epeat SEW EE 117 UE E 335 35 reverse reinforcement stitch button Cover D S safety iNStrUCt ONS mr 6 8
67. bbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 18 Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches available including utility stitches character stitches and decorative stitches Twelve of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the stitch keys page 66 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 61 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS SAHOLILS ALMILN XIGNAddV O O zZ m zZ zi CoD Rei i Cover B Needle and presser foot wir C LUDUM Cover C wies P Cover C Operation DUON d m Cover D O Operation Panel nsara a N E E OE Cover E m Opona ACCESSONIES eig URP cV IE e d ves tin P rc bsp VrOrID FIVE I E deVEUEdE 1 zl In Od tert E 2 Z KUER TE E 2 e Important Safety e rm M 6 m g GETTING READY 9 We Turning the Machine e 8 E 10 7 OWS SUODIV DIE CAUUONS T a a 10 m AGENTS OM Ra mat NING verses m B 11 HERE NNE eege E E syennsesuqesitaladiadenss 11 e Understanding the Eet 12 Checking machine operating procedures sievazscnsexedencsysaresaseacseseanecodenetastesaiadenavelavatqcsceateceneansenscessduasdareaiiateeet 13 gt Changing the Machine SOUin Pe 14 Gic A Eu m 14 e C
68. bject 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 SOISVE DONIMAS m j lt 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV 10 Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Make sure that the sewing machine is turned When you are finished using the sewing machine QO off the main power switch is set to O and turn it off In addition before transporting the sewing 9 then plug the power supply cord into the machine to another location be sure to turn it off power supply jack on the right side of the Z machine Make sure that the machine is not sewing SS Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a Press the left side of the main power switch on household electrical outlet the right side of the machine set it to CH G m em Es a D m T S The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off o Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Z Grasp the plug when unplugging the power D D Power supply jack supply cord oa CD Press the right side of the main power switch Unplug the power supply cord from the power 7 on the right side of the machine set it to 1 supply jack E NM 7 Em JAAS Note ZA When the sewi
69. casting on thin or mediumweight fabrics Overcasting on thick fabrics Overcasting on thick fabrics and decorative stitching Overcasting on stretch fabrics Overcasting on thick or stretch fabrics Overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics Appliqu stitching Shell tuck stitching Scallop stitching Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Patchwork stitching decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabric such as with tricot Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Smocking stitching and decorative stitching Fagoting and decorative stitching Fagoting and decorative stitching Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Reinforcement 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement Yo e e zn o 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 1 6 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement Z o Z Z i MEME 99 add xor On N J Reinforcement 99 Ka ben Reinforcement Reinforcement 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 Reinforcement 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 Reinforcement ESES o o Reinforcement o Reinforcement CEN a o gt 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 Reinforcement 1 64 3 16 Reinforcement 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement Reinforcemen
70. ch appears Satin stitching page 98 E O o 1 CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly e For details on selecting a stitch refer to turn the balance wheel toward you and lt Selecting stitching page 66 check that the needle does not touch the 2 e Immediately after the stitch is selected the presser foot If the needle hits the presser E I T LI To make the stitch width narrower press lt GL To make the stitch width wider press gt XIGNAddV e f the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 55 SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys ap Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on o Select a stitch gt A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 66 e Immediately after the stitch is selected the standard settings highlighted appear To make the stitch length shorter press w To make the stitch length longer press A The stitch length is changed KR e f the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased 56 gt Memo To reset the stitch length to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value The settings can be saved so that they will always be spec
71. ches are sewn the sewing machine stops and cuts the thread N I I I I l I I I I I I I I I I I V 41 l __ The thread is cut here gt Memo Q Reverse reinforcement stitches will not be sewn and the thread will not automatically be cut if the start stop button is pressed at the end of the stitching Be sure to press the reverse reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching Useful Functions 59 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV SEWING BASICS e To clear the saved settings and return the Saving stitch settings thread tension and stitch width and length to their default settings press f so that is Adjusted thread tension and stitch width and length selected oJ and then press OK key settings can be saved so that they will be specified each time the stitch is selected The various settings can be saved for each utility stitch SLNALNOO Select the stitch and then adjust the thread tension and stitch width and length To adjust the stitch width press lt and gt To adjust the stitch length press e and A AQVAY ONILLAS e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 66 e For details on changing the thread tension refer to Changing the tension of the upper thread page 54 The thread tension and stitch width and length are changed SOISVE DO
72. ching and then start sewing ES Lower the needle at the upper right corner ey LU gt eL O CD E Remove the flat bed attachment E E e For details refer to Stitching cylindrical E ieces 42 BERG ASS The fabric is fed toward the back of the 2 Attach monogramming foot N BEER g IE e For details refer to Replacing the presser After you have sewn to the corner stop the d foot page 37 sewing machine and then select stitch 99 O Start sewing gt 2 ae Z X lt Select stitch 1 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 The fabric is fed to the right After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch E Horizontal Stitching 105 UTILITY STITCHES Press Reverse reinforcement stitch button Hold the reverse reinforcement stitch button pressed until the stitching reaches the upper left corner The fabric is fed forward After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 9 dei Start sewing The fabric is fed to the left After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch i again After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of the stitching stop the sewing machine gt Memo The feeding direction of the fabric differs depending on the stitch that is selected Be sure to guide the fabric while it is sewn 106 AQVAY ONIL
73. cur Sewing 51 Do not press the thread cutter button if there AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I AL SC XIGNAddV SEWING BASICS E Using the manual thread cutter Memo When sewing with thread thicker than 30 nylon The machine can be set so that the threads or metallic threads or other special threads use 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 58 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 Needle position button once to raise the needle SLNALNOO C CI AQVAY ONILLAS Needle position button The needle is raised Raise the presser foot lever LL SOISVE DONIMAS 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 m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV D Thread cutter 52 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 Thread tension If the thread and needle combination is correct for the type of fabric being sewn according to Needle types and their uses on page 34 the thread tens
74. d outline style can be switched between large and small However the size of other patterns cannot be changed Jv314 V a Select a stitch Select one of the decorative stitches decorative satin stitches or character stitches in either the Memo Gothic font or the outline style The large pattern size is the default If the small pattern size is selected small patterns al Dress Settings key in the operation panel can be combined and connected if multiple patterns have been combined the size of each selected pattern can be Press A W d and gt Arrow keys until specified 4 is selected Fac cxx WA The settings screen appears Heer H VW o Press OK key The screen for changing the pattern size appears Press lt and p until the desired size is selected Select A for the small size or select Fey for the large size The pattern size is changed O Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 119 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I AL SC XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Changing the stitch density Changing the pattern length If a decorative satin stitch has been selected the The length of one part of a satin stitch can be set to stitch density can be changed one of five sizes SLNALNOO aD Select a decorative satin stitch m Gp Select a sati
75. dless of the fabric being sewn A 75 11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased 34 Synthetic thread Silk thread 90 14 100 16 CAUTION The appropriate fabric thread and needle combinations are shown in the table above If the combination of the fabric thread and needle is not correct particularly when sewing thick fabrics such as denim with thin needles such as 65 9 to 75 11 the needle may bend or break In addition the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches SOISVE DONIMAS AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SAHOLILS ALMILN XAdNI XIGNAddV 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 e D Flat side Needle type marking QO 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 1 Needle position button once or twice to raise the n
76. e 18 page 27 Q ae Z Q D u S lt page 35 page 132 page 53 SOISVE EINE K The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle page 140 page 97 page 56 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 The fabric does not you wish to sew that you wish to sew feed page 132 SAHOLILS ALMILN Turn the presser foot pressure dial to the right to increase the pressure of the presser foot The pressure of the presser foot is weak p page 39 Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle The sewing lamp l Contact your retailer or the The sewing lamp is damaged l does not come on nearest authorized service center Nothing appears in The brightness of the LCD is either l the LCD too light or too dark Adjust the brightness of the LCD page 147 The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle page 140 XAdNI XIGNAddV Troubleshooting 145 APPENDIX Error messages If the start stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed el incorrectly an error message appears in the LCD Follow the instructions that appear If you press OK key O W A Za Back key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed the message disappears Pad Error Me
77. e cutter pin e The needle threader cannot be used If the needle threader is used with the side cutter the sewing machine may be damaged Raise the presser foot lever 70 is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever D Notch in presser foot holder Pin The side cutter is attached XIGNAddV Raise the presser foot lever to check that the e If the fabric is not positioned correctly the side cutter is securely attached fabric will not be cut Pass the upper thread under the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever and then start and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing sewing machine SLNALNOO G Fm S gt A seam allowance is cut while the stitching 7 is sewn m gt Select a stitch e If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the S llowance will be about 5 mm For details refer to Selecting stitching pp or details refer to Selecting stitching page 3 16 inch 66 CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser D 5mm 3 16 inch SOISVE DONIMAS foot the needle may bend or break 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 Ka removing any lint or dust If the side cutter ca
78. e hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder O Walking foot Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Free motion quilting With free motion quilting the feed dogs can be lowered 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 39 Align the quilting foot with the lower left side of the presser bar The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the 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 Pin on quilting foot Presser foot holder screw Needle clamp 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 AA to the right as seen from the front of the machine Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine Back side The feed dogs are lowered Turn on the sewing machine
79. e 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 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 57 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 115 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES 116 When you are finished sewing use scissors to trim off any excess threads at the beginning of the stitching and between the patterns Combining patterns Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn together Select the first pattern and then press OK key 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 al Press the key in the operation panel The screen for selecting a pattern appears again Select the next pattern and then press OK key p To select a different stitch type press Stitch A sel
80. ea around the hole in the Replace the presser foot Contact presser foot is scratched or has a your retailer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The shuttle 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 22 installed thread pag The bobbin is scratched or does not rotate smoothly or has a burr on it BEES The lower thread is l Remove the tangled thread and tangled or breaks The thread is tangled demie e Incorrect bobbins will not work A bobbin designed specifically for properly Only use a bobbin this machine is not used designed specifically for this page 18 SAHOLILS ALMILN page 140 page 18 machine Troubleshooting 143 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 installed thread 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
81. ection key The combined patterns appear in the LCD e To remove a selected pattern press the C key in the operation panel The pattern that was selected last is removed Repeat steps and After all of the desired patterns are selected start sewing Sewing direction AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV The order that the patterns appear in the LCD is the order that they will be sewn Repeat sewing patterns To repeatedly sew the combined pattern follow the procedure described below Select the pattern SLNALNOO the previous page eS ES 1 E e For details refer to Combining patterns on A 2 Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears gt Memo Up to 70 patterns can be combined Q Some utility stitches cannot be combined if 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 Q The combined pattern can be stored for later o Press OK key use For details refer to Storing a pattern page 123 Press A w d and gt Arrow keys until ca cxx is selected AQVAY ONILLAS gt The screen for specifying repeat sewing appears SOISVE DONIMAS Press gt to select CLC repeat sewing To ret
82. edle plate and then slide the cover back you may damage the machine on Remove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle and then pull it out SLNALNOO G x CAUTION 3 EE Never use a shuttle that is scratched e otherwise the upper thread may become u Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to tangled the needle may break or sewing e remove any lint and dust from the race and its performance may suffer For a new surrounding area shuttle part code XC3153 051 contact your nearest authorized service center Be sure that the shuttle is correctly installed otherwise the needle may break SOISVE DONIMAS CD Cleaning brush Q Shuttle race e Do not apply oil to the shuttle Check that the edge of the race shelf is positioned as in step amp and then insert the shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the spring e E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Projection Spring Maintenance 141 APPENDIX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly check the following possible problems before requesting service e If the problem persists contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center E z Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference LI The machine is not turned on Turn on the machine page 11 TE SAST Paton was DOE Press the start stop button page 48 pressed Q u ine E The presser foot lever is raised Lower the pr
83. eedle gt lt ECCE Needle position button 2 Turn off the sewing machine OG Before replacing the needle be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing D Presser foot lever Replacing the Needle 35 SLNALNOO AQVAY ONILLAS Cp d Z Q D 2 BE O 0 SAHOLILS ALFILL XIGNAddV GETTING READY Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp 1 CAUTION screw counterclockwise to remove the needle e 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 SLNALNOO 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 AQVAY ONILLAS With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper SOISVE DONIMAS t While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw e E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV 36 Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric e a Presser foot precautions Replacing the presser
84. eeee eere eere eee ee eere annes 90 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ee ee eene eere eene ettet 92 Reinforcement Stitching err ERR 100 Eyelet Ee TEE 104 Horizontal Stitching eerte RR EDEN 105 Decorative Stitching e eeer ere ererere rere rere RE 107 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns e eeeeee eere eene eene nennen nns 115 Designing a Pattern erret 126 UTILITY STITCHES Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available Stitch types A total of 8 groups of stitch types utility stitches decorative stitches satin stitches cross stitches decorative satin stitches and 3 types of character stitches are available For details on the types of stitches available refer to Stitch Settings page 132 B Utility stitches sf There are 71 utility stitches including straight stitches overcasting stitches and buttonhole stitches E Decorative stitches e There are 31 decorative stitches including hearts leaves and flowers E Satin stitches z There are 18 satin stitches B Cross stitches D There are 10 types of cross stitches E Decorative satin stitches FA There are 10 decorative satin stitches BI Character stitch Gothic font A There are 97 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the Gothic font
85. eege Ee Cover C 23 Bieles IMEA sius mer en mre enmnrnre rn tere erste rrr 22 O10 EAE e qc 31 bobbin winder essere Cover B 19 bobbin winder E 20 bobbin winder shaft spring iiic retro tee 19 eje ore E N E A 2 18 spa ere EUR 16 SEI rct a 2 DUTCH SEWING eegene eg 77 81 Duttonhole TOOT E 80 buttonhole lever Cover C 78 101 103 b ttonhiole SHEI sssrinin eaaa 76 C e Cover E changing machine settings eene 14 changing sewing direction scuxsssecerccexie dteserent rt aer vide teta tus 62 changing the needle istius EU s 35 changing the SEU liBS tee osse atra dti dian Pet atate inia one 14 checking paternis ec 118 ec 140 cleaning e EE Cover A 141 COMBINING PATES giereg denge eet 116 crazy QUIE SBECDIFIB sessir oeae 94 150 creatine tt E 126 eere ete RM nt 115 cross wound Ren RE 19 egi WM P 62 ense M 42 D ep 102 esee uS cepi oe 107 designing patterns E 126 E ra Ga DE sgen 90 CSCIC Gullet p veces 11 Emor MESSA LES catrene eee 146 even seam allowance ecce 64 acr ers o EE eege LN RD Cover A 29 cuc 104 eyelet PUNCH E Cover A 79 104 F EE ee 108 ilc 2 feed dog position switch Cover C 97 Js
86. elect stitch 5 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 e Leave automatic thread cutting set to FF Turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between D Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the the button holes machine Back side ES The feed dogs are lowered al Attach button sewing foot M For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Buttonhole Stitching 81 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the button otherwise the needle may bend or break O Start sewing 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 the thread cutter button 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 Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching When you are finished attaching the button slide the drop feed lever to Ab to the left as seen from the front of the machine to raise the feed dogs aaa D Back side 82 B Att
87. end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack Power supply jack Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs gt Memo Q Refer to Cover B D or E pages while you are learning to use your machine Cover C AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations e 2 Z m Z Ve Q m Z Q JJ u S xX D Start stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop sewing The CAUTION 2 machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed When sewing is Do not press the thread cutter button gt stopped the needle is lowered in the fabric For details after the threads have already been cut CG refer to Starting to sew page 48 th sse th di break th UU The button lights up in green red or orange depending EE MUR gt on how the sewing machine is being operated threads may become tangled or damage Green When the machine is ready to start to the machine may occur We sewing or while it is sewing Red When the machine is not ready to SS C start sewing o ZE Note E MR nen ge poppin a Do not press the thread cutter button if there moved to the right for winding the P
88. es not use the presser foot holder such as the ap Lower the presser foot lever quilting foot Use the screwdriver to remove the a presser foot holder B Removing the presser foot holder Q Remove the presser foot e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot Ec D holder screw AQVAY ONILLAS D Presser foot lever Turn the presser foot dial at the back of the sewing machine The scale on the dial indicates the range from 1 weak to 4 strong Turn the dial to the right smaller number to decrease the pressure Turn the dial to the left larger number to increase D Screwdriver the pressure B Attaching the presser foot holder SOISVE DONIMAS Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar m E x 0 I A 0 Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand When you are finished sewing reset the dial to 3 standard XIGNAddV D Screwdriver Replacing the Presser Foot 39 GETTING READY A Ee AAS Note Using the walking foot If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed the thread tension will be With the walking foot both pieces of fabric are fed incorrect evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard
89. essary C that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the S fabric o For details refer to Replacing the presser Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points r foot page 37 to make sure that the tape is uniformly z positioned on the fabric TI Select stitch ch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 2 RR n a Sew the fabric without stretching it as Z Ke GB CD Elastic tape Pin 90 SLNALNOO For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 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 AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 S o So So So Se So So 5 o So So So 5 e r XIGNAddV CAUTION 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 91 UTILITY STITCHES Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqu s patchwork and quilts are described below e A T Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name
90. esser foot lever mE machine does not operate Do not use the start stop button G The start stop button was pressed when the foot controller is a even though the foot controller is connected To use the start stop page 48 gt connected button disconnect the foot S controller The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle Cp m The needle clamp screw is loose SEKR age 35 P tighten the screw pag S The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle oa CD The combination of fabric thread Se Deg EE O l are appropriate for the type of page 34 o and needle is not correct fabric being sewn 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 page 132 you wish to sew that you wish to sew E d The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 53 The fabric is pulled too much Lightly guide the fabric mEMM z The needle breaks d The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool page 24 The area around the hole in the Replace the needle plate Contact needle plate is scratched or has a your retailer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center o gt The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot Contact E presser foot is scratched or has a your retailer or the nearest O burr on it authorized service center X lt The shuttle is scratched or ha
91. ewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected aD Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on al Select a stitch e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Press Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears Press A Ww d and P gt Arrow keys until S is selected O Press OK key The screen for specifying automatic thread cutting appears AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Press lt to select UN To return to JFF press gt The machine is now set for programmed thread cutting Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again and r appears in the lower left corner of the screen e When the sewing machine is turned off the programmed thread cutting setting is cancelled Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press t Start stop button once CD SEEN 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 o om COD D D Reverse reinforcement stitch button After reverse reinforcement stit
92. f the 1 4 inch quilting foot Mark on 1 4 inch quilting foot Beginning of stitching When sewing with a seam allowance align the left edge of the narrow part of the 1 4 inch quilting foot with the fabric edge D Seam 3 2 mm 1 8 inch 5 Start sewing When the end of the stitching is reached stop the sewing machine Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1 4 inch quilting foot aligns with the lower edge of the fabric D 6 4mm 1 4 inch End of stitching Mark on 1 4 inch quilting foot Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 95 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES 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 quilting guide ap Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot For details refer to Using the walking foot page 40 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing N 24S Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium 96 M Using the quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced ES S c Insert the stem of the quilter into th
93. g and then lower the presser foot lever gt aD qo G m zm Z G D Reverse reinforcement stitch button a l l l gt While the reverse reinforcement stitch e button is held pressed reverse stitches are n sewn o al Press Start stop button or press down on After Sonne back to the beginning of the the foot controller stitching release the reverse reinforcement gt At this time if the start stop button is held stitch button G pressed the machine sews at a low speed gt The machine stops sewing gt O iE LE ia Press t Start stop button or press down L CT on the foot controller gn The machine starts sewing in the normal fo sewing direction D S SCH P CoD E D Start stop button m e For details refer to Starting to sew page 48 The machine starts sewing When the end of the stitching is reached press Reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep the reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn gt 2 ae Z X lt While the reverse reinforcement stitch button is depressed reverse stitches are sewn 50 After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn release A Reverse reinforcement stitch button The machine stops sewing Press O Start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if the start stop button is held pressed the machine sews at a low speed
94. g appears SAHOLILS ALMILN O Press to select FF To return to UM press lt XIGNAddV The machine is now set so that it will not beep O Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again 148 Removing the upper cover 5 If the upper cover of the sewing machine was removed re attach it as described in the following procedure ap Hold the upper cover level SLNALNOO A eS Push the upper cover down to re attach it to the machine AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Troubleshooting 149 APPENDIX Symbols uil e Cover E Numerics LCE qug TOO vassesesiietexelpa pu iridis Cover A 95 2 porit ZIgzag SPEI ceea 69 Spot zIgZdp SUCI eebe 69 A ACCESSIONS eegene Cover A adjustable zipper piping foot Cover A 88 adjusting the thread tension esee 53 oU mur e Cover C caelis Ur 93 ANON ROYS ees Cover E automatic reinforcement stitching 57 automatic reverse stitching een 57 automatic thread cutting Een 2 58 B eria lc e PER Cover E balance wheel eee Cover C 47 DAN TAC We m 100 epp 73 er feb Il tT teercasieenie ee Ta erg aetna teen E E E E ee 72 Dine Mern SUTON ME S 74 PO E m Cover A 22 bobbin cover
95. ge 37 zZ page 37 5 Ke a Select stitch 9 E For details m Selecting stitching page 66 Start sewing e For details refer to Starting to sew page 48 72 Basic stitching ap Baste or pin together the fabric pieces al Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching Start sewing e For details refer to Starting to sew page 48 e For details on sewing reverse reinforcement stitches refer to Securing the stitching page 50 When sewing is finished cut the thread e For details refer to Cutting the thread page 51 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 D 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 mm 1 4 inch the needle position will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of t
96. hanging lee e C 16 Adjusting the biie hthess eege EE 16 Changing the screen TangtUag Ersrenicoasoiniaornnin ainina au futt aaa aa a Eaa ERE EE 17 Ss Winding Installing the BObbin cssccssccsscsssccssccsscssecsssccsscesecsseccscesscsseccsccssessnseeaes 18 BOO OEM TI EE 18 2 Wipaine the elteren eet deene eege 18 We eege enee EE 22 Upper e se E nansesedeseeuaes 24 D Tareadine he dee Mirco M E A E ee N 24 EC n 27 CH Usine The WAN DEE NE E To em 28 Usine thread that Winds Ol QUICK Yussry aaaea aa aaa aTa 31 Palino up tne OD BI in ead E 31 Replacing the Needle 33 Needle precatio GE 33 U Needle types E USES rinri nE T EET AE T A 34 E Checkibb the Deede eene 35 e Dee ET 35 E Replacing the Presser puo T 37 E E bl Ol EEE A E EE SE Replacine the presser TOO m 37 Adjusting the pressure of the presser e 39 Removing me presser roo Nolda ME EET 39 Sine E OO or E eee eer ere errr re eee 40 Sewing Cylindrical or Large PieCes cscscssesessssssessvevsvscesseosonsesasacacasnsnsasesesesssssessees 42 SUILC ITS yA Cal WO LOCOS NITE 42 Sewing lape pieces Of ADC sexe P 42 SEWING BASICS 45 Ma JC 46 General sewing eee e ME NOE TTE T E TD o o OE 46 xerienipmu Erst 47 SIC a
97. he Needle e RRRRREEEDDDDDDDDDRR 33 Replacing the Presser Foot e eeereener eere REED 37 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces REED 42 GETTING READY Turning the Machine On Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off Power supply precautions SLNALNOO Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply 1 WARNING Use only regular household electricity for the power source Using other power sources may result in fire electric shock or damage to the machine Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms AQVAY ONILLAS CAUTION 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 su
98. he fabric a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width Stitch width 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 60600 CO e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 55 Basic Stitching 73 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching e A T Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern 7 Application mm inch mm inch bendi Key Foot DS Auto Manual Auto Manual 7 3 Blind hem stitching on 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 5 E mediumweight fabrics 0 3 amp 3 gt lae 1 16 1 8 Blind hem m SE 18 Blind hem stitching on 0 0 36 3 5 2 0 1 0 3 5 A i stretch fabrics 0 1 16 1 16 1 8 Es G Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure T gt Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the e For details refer to Replacing the presser z hem and then baste it about 5 mm 3 16 inch foot page 37 from the edge of the fabric Select a stitch ie e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 e LU Position the fabric with the edge of the folded E hem against the guide of the presser foot and O then lower the presser foot lever Qo Cc
99. he size of the bobbin page 22 spool Pass the bobbin thread through the slot CD Do not cut the thread with the cutter Q x Z aU gt 2 ONY JN E gt M S gt KH Gem NA ANM While lightly holding the upper thread with Cp our left hand press eedle position 4 your left hand p CD Needle positi Ge Spock net button twice to raise the needle Spool Q 3 Spool cap P Spool pin o O CoD Needle position button The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up e E x 0 I A 0 Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread XIGNAddV Upper Threading 31 GETTING READY Pull out about 5 cm 2 inch of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine SLNALNOO 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 AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV 32 Replacing the Needle D This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautions SLNALNOO 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 ca
100. hine while a pattern is being stored otherwise the pattern data may be lost After the pattern is stored the initial stitch screen appears again B Recalling a pattern ig Pd Press Stitch selection key in the operation panel The screen containing the various types of stitches appears Press A w d and gt Arrow keys until is selected 3 Press OK key The screen for selecting a pocket appears Press 4 and p gt until the pocket containing the pattern that you wish to recall is selected A pattern is stored in the 1 pocket REES 5 Press OK key The contents of the selected pocket are displayed Check the contents and then press OK key To select a different pocket press 3 Back key The initial stitch screen appears again and the pattern from the selected pocket is recalled Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 123 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I m p XIQGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Realigning the pattern 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 aD Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 izl Pa Press panel Stitch selection
101. ibed below Before operating the sewing machine read the following precautions CAUTION While 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 balance wheel 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 SLNALNOO Q ae Z Q D u S lt 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 11 SOISVE EINE K Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on Select the shiten selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 66 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 37 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 aligned correctly For details on positioning the fabric refer to Positioning the fabric page 47
102. ified each time the utility stitch is selected For details refer to Saving stitch settings page 60 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 SLNALNOO AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS SAHOLILS ALMILN gt 2 ae Z X lt Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Press lt to select M Automatically sewing reverse To return to DFF press p reinforcement stitches SLNALNOO The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and Q end of the stitching Whether reverse stitches or The machine is now set to automatically sew A reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch reverse reinforcement stitches Ss that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings o page 132 2 Press OK key Turn on the sewing machine The initial stitch screen appears again and gt ap CA appears in the lower left corner of the x screen QD ITI v Z YK LU P The LCD comes on e When the sewing machine is turned off the E automatic reverse reinforcement stitching O Select a stitch setting is cancelled e Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press 0 Start stop button once gt gt Laag e For details on selecting a
103. ion will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate setting However if the preset thread tension does not give the desired result or if you are sewing with special thread or on special fabric adjust the tension of the upper thread to increase or decrease it E 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 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread 4 D B Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight OI p Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric OOOO 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 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric OOOO Adjusting the Thread Tension 53 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I AL SC XIGNAddV SEWING BASICS Changing the tension of the upper thread The tension of the upper th
104. ipper opening CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle D 2 does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break Remove the basting stitching O O zZ m zZ zi CoD SOISVE DONIMAS AQVAY ONILLAS SAHOLILS ALFILLO 2 au U m Z z Ke CX Press open the seam allowance from the Inserting a side zipper jan wrong side of the fabric Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric Use this type of zipper for side openings and back openings SLNALNOO Wrong side of fabric Press the seam allowance so that the right side the side that will not be stitched has an extra 3 mm 1 8 inch D Stitching Right side of fabric 9 End of zipper opening Q ae Z Q D u S lt The following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side as shown in the illustration ce Attach zigzag foot J and sew straight stitches 2 up to the zipper opening 2 0 With the right sides of the fabric facing each Wrong side of fabric oa other sew reverse stitches after reaching the 3mm 1 8 inch N zipper opening l EM Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of ob e For details refer to Basic stitching page the fabric having the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch 73 and then baste or pin the zipper in place Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the B edge of the fabric gt d zi O M T ge 2 Zipper teeth NG
105. is now set to stop with the needle in the raised position Press ox ox OK key The initial stitch screen appears again 16 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel and then press A W d and gt Arrow keys until is selected euo gen l In Mi 2 Press 0 OK key The screen for changing the brightness of the LCD appears To make the LCD brighter press 4 To make the LCD darker press gt 1 The brightness of the LCD is changed A Press ox 0 OK key The initial stitch screen appears again AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available Press Settings key in the operation panel and then press A W d and gt Arrow keys until is selected a in t o Press OK key The screen for changing the language of the screens appears Press 4 or bk until the desired language is selected 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 language of the screens is changed o Press OK key The initial
106. key in the operation The screen containing the various types of stitches appears Press A w d and gt Arrow keys until e is selected and then select CH The pattern alignment stitch is selected o Start sewing The pattern for making the adjustment is sewn The sewing machine stops after it has finished sewing the pattern Check the sewn pattern If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly the pattern is correctly aligned 124 If the pattern appears as shown below the stitching is misaligned in the vertical direction If the pattern appears as shown below the stitching is misaligned in the horizontal direction If the pattern is not sewn correctly follow the steps below to adjust the sewing O Press 2j Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears Press A V 4 and gt Arrow keys until M or l is selected Au To adjust the vertical position select a To adjust the horizontal position select E Press OK key The screen for adjusting the pattern appears E Vertical pattern adjustment AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Press lt or gt Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn E Vertical pattern adjustment Q Press to increase the adjustment setting SLNA
107. lated under the Remove the needle plate cover needle plate or in the shuttle and clean the shuttle The combination of fabric thread 35834 and needle is not correct pab Stitches are skipped page 140 XAdNI XIGNAddV 144 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Pini has accumulated in the feed leaned ogs or in the shuttle The upper thread was not threaded Correct the upper threading correctly Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Reference page 140 page 24 A high pitched noise is made while The shuttle is scratched or has a burr sewing on it SLNALNOO 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 E eae epa ed Press the needle position button The needle threader to raise the needle cannot be used The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle 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 Piva TE E TORE Adjust the tension of the upper sewn correctly thread Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle The feed dogs are lowered e Sep eee HONO The stitch is too close Lengthen the stitch length pag
108. ll HOO 48 SE UNNE ej 9 50 aru Su prc 5 c Adjusting the Thread Tension E 53 zZ Thread ten SIO UA ssiri a A A A RE EEEO NEO TOOTOO OTA 53 Changing the tension of the Upper thread deeg 54 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length eee eeeeeeeeeeeeee eene 55 We NEISES Ere Erie Me V 55 Adusing the SUC IY lenp iR E HP 56 Usetul UNC TE 57 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches esses nre nen 57 PUTO at Cally cutine TG REESEN 58 4 eru teles Seatac ee 60 Hands free raising and lifting Of the presser Eege Rd ctp eae uadit uta cuiu ide Spp e E DI M que EE 61 o arsi SOWING WIDS M T 62 X E OA E eR 62 m Changing the sewing CIIEBOBIO Dieses acci tue uae a A tna eeeraesepiaseeeenetoenesenaes 62 e Sedes cc ET LT 62 X x vinee 63 e ek E gom 63 EE EE Eege 63 ce Sewing ee Ol VIM YI Ta DINGS mee Ea 64 SEV uos ert nnl 64 Z Q UTILITY STITCHES 65 gt wdreiPanrel aee NR 66 O EEA t 66 2 vere cipue rc HV TS 66 Ee 68 E Sewing overcas
109. n at the same height intersecting the line OU x4 o x AT If the pattern will be repeated determine the space between the repeating patterns e E x 0 I A 0 RD 5 10 20 25 30 35 ES 45 50 010 L Oe ee ee ee OTTO L UCI a ATT wi ERU ADU Re XIGNAddV Omm 5mm 10mm 15mm 126 Entering the pattern data Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine aD Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Turn on the sewing machine izl H Press Stitch selection key in the operation panel The screen containing the various types of stitches appears Press A W and gt Arrow keys until hes is selected and then press OK key The screen for entering a pattern appears O Number of the current point Total number of points Horizontal coordinate 0 75 3 Vertical coordinate 0 1 4 Check the grid sheet set and specify the coordinates of the first point Press lt and p to select the horizontal coordinate and press A and w to select the vertical coordinate and then press OK key 1 Id enn too 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
110. n no longer cut fabric use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter Make a cut of about 2 cm 1 16 inch long in the fabric at the beginning of the stitching m E x 0 I A 0 D 2 cm 1 16 inch Position the fabric in the side cutter The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter XIGNAddV D Guide plate Overcasting Stitches 71 UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams Five stitches are available for basic stitching e A m Stitch Width Stitch Length m Stitch Name Pattern 7 Application mm inch mm inch bendi Key Foot DS Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch ud Temporarily securing w ay Sei ZE Ee 3 16 Straight stitch Basic stitching and D left needle sewing gathers or z eon pintucks left baseline gt P reverse stitching Q Basic stitching and a sewing gathers or gt pintucks left baseline S drin reinforcement stitching center uelle Basic stitching and position sewing gathers or ce pintucks center baseli is reverse gt G LU Triple stretch 4M gt stitch 2b C CD Bastin C asting S ol Sew basting with a stitch length between 5 mm 3 16 2 inch and 30 mm 1 3 16 inch Cp zi H ug pm ap Attach zigzag foot J D 5 30 mm 3 16 1 3 16 inch Q CD 2 U e For details refer to Replacing the presser as foot pa
111. n stitch f Q x m Z Gi Press Settings key in the operation panel o Press 3j Settings key in the operation panel a gt The settings screen appears The settings screen appears z Press A e d and gt Arrow keys until VAI Press A w and gt Arrow keys until nm is selected is selected SOISVE DONIMAS Press OK key a Press OK key The screen for changing the length of a satin The screen for specifying the stitching E EE i density of the decorative satin stitch appears S x OD Press lt and p until the desired ratio is z Press lt and p until the desired density is selected d selected The length can be set within the range of 1 Select MA for coarser stitching or select T for and x5 finer stitching XIQGNAddV The satin stitch length is changed O Press OK key O Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again and The initial stitch screen appears again the stitching density is changed CAUTION If the stitching density is too fine depending on the needle the stitches may be bunched together causing the needle to break xl x2 xd xd xh 120 B Examples of step patterns Shifting patterns Satin stitches can be shifted to the left or right by gu m im half the width of the pattern allowing you to create a step shaped pattern This is called a step pattern A
112. nder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin D Notch Bobbin winder shaft spring o Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin CD Spool pin Spool cap 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 unrolls from the bottom front of the spool e f the spool is not positioned so that the thread unrolls correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the spool pin e Three spool cap sizes are available large medium and small Use the spool cap with a diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the spool The medium sized spool cap is already on the spool pin when the sewing machine is purchased fum e When using a spool of cross wound thread install the small spool cap with some space between the cap and the spool o ane Spool cap large CG Spool cap medium Spool Spool Gap 3 Spool cap small Winding Installing the Bobbin 19 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0
113. ng machine is turned off all gt S stitch settings are cancelled Qo X if a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated turn off the z The sewing lamp and the LCD come on sewing machine and unplug the power m when the machine is turned on supply cord When restarting the sewing o machine follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine 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 Do not modify the plug in any way XIGNAddV Turning the Machine On Off 11 GETTING READY Understanding the LCD Screens 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 SLNALNOO Presser foot that should be used Single or twin needle Selected stitch Stitch length mm Stitch width mm Upper thread tension gt Memo For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly refer to Error messages page 146 6660900 AQVAY ONI
114. ngs is described below ap Turn on the sewing machine r SS Es G JJ ay q e SX x The LCD comes on o 2 Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel Z The settings screen appears Gi LU Press A W 4 and P gt Arrow keys until the E stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set O is selected ob E zi x d zi QO aE ITI CD 2 U U z O H co O Ke A Press OK key gt A screen containing settings for the selected attribute appears Press A Ww d and P gt Arrow keys until the desired setting is selected The setting is changed O Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again 14 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 SLNALNOO Thread tension SE Adjusts the tension of the upper thread Automatic reverse p ert T Specifies automatic reverse reinforcement stitching page 57 stitching coi dum Specifies automatic thread cutting page 58 Check pattern Y ABL Allows combined patterns to be checked page 118 a EE Od Mirror images patterns along a vertical axis page 122 Pattern length Adjusts the length of satin stitches page 120 Sets the size of patterns to be large or small page 119 Repeated Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or ave 117 single sewing
115. nhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing SOISVE DONIMAS Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops e E x 0 I A 0 Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position gt 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 56 XIGNAddV Reinforcement Stitching 103 UTILITY STITCHES 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 Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern Application mm inch mm inch Auto Manual Auto Manual 7 0 6 0 or 7 0 6 0 or Sewing eyelets for example on 5 0 7 0 5 0 N belts 1 4 15 64 1 4 1 4 15 64 or 3 16 or 3 16 O Start sewing Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Presser Foot Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the For details refer to Replacing the presser ENEE foot page 37 al Select stitch Po A e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch length to select the desi
116. now be used Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again and AN appears in the lower left corner of the screen AQVAY ONILLAS raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric SOISVE DONIMAS e 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 Select a stitch e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 66 m E x 0 I A 0 e For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 132 CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to XIGNAddV select an appropriate stitch otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged 30 Using thread that winds off Pulling up the bobbin thread ickl SE When making gathers or before free motion quilting e first pull up the bobbin thread as described below When using thread that winds off quickly such as emet dmm sad transparent nylon thread or metallic thread place the Insert the bobbin into the shuttle m enclosed spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin e Refer to steps through of Installing the o If the spool net is too long fold it to fit t
117. o Reinforcement Z o SAHOLILS ALFILL Decorative stitching smocking stitching 16 1 _3 heirloom stitching etc RES Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Reinforcement La S P A XIGNAddV 134 Stitch Name Pattern Buttonhole stitch Darning stitch Bar tack stitch Button sewing stitch Eyelet stitch K Piecing straight stitch 8 n Straight stitch that looks hand sewn for quilting Zigzag stitch for quilting eo ka g p Qu 52 A as 5 on thin and on areas that are subject to strain on thick fabrics fabrics that have backings fabrics thick or furry fabrics fabrics for thick or furry fabrics fabrics Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Programmed Application Thread Cutting Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes a o Automatic reinforcement 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 1 6 Thread cutting LA mediumweight fabrics Horizontal buttonholes zu o Automatic reinforcement 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 Z o Z o Thread cutting 99 Horizontal buttonholes o Automatic reinforcement 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 Z o Z o 8 2 s8l12 2 e s s2 2 e 8 e 72 7 Mil o o o o o o o o o o o o o Thread cutting W e Ov e o Automatic reinforcement 3 0 5 0 1 8
118. o hold down the bobbin with your finger and unroll the bobbin thread correctly otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect SLNALNOO 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 AQVAY ONILLAS ES The lower threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on the next page gt Memo Q You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up the thread according to the procedure in Pulling up the bobbin thread page 31 SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Winding Installing the Bobbin 23 GETTING READY Upper Threading In this section the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described CAUTION When threading the upper thread 24 carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break gt 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 Threading the upper thread a Turn on the sewing machine al Raise the presser foot lever D Presser foot le
119. of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the stitch guide foot D Seam 2 Stitch guide foot 9 Markings 64 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 distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm 3 16 inch D Seam Presser foot 38 Centimeters Inches 5 Needle plate 16mm 5 8 inch AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV 3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter Selecting Stitching ener REED 66 Overcasting Stitches c eeeeeceeeeree eet REED 68 Basic Stitching eret ttt teret RE 72 Blind Hem Stitching eere nnn 74 Buttonhole Stitching eere REED 76 Zipper Insertion ee eee ee e eere eren none rene oae o aa re PER E ERR EREEREEREE EE 83 Zipper piping Insertion eeeeeee nennen PRRRRRRRTREDDDDDDDEDDD 88 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape e e
120. oose Tight gt Memo This setting does not change if the sewing machine is turned off if the sewing machine is set up in this way these keys cannot be used to select stitches To use these keys for selecting stitches perform the same operation described above to return the sewing machine to its original setup Troubleshooting 147 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV APPENDIX Operation beep Cancelling the operation beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is When the sewing machine is purchased it is set to performed a beep is sounded beep each time an operation panel key is pressed This setting can be changed so that the machine does E Fora correct operation not beep SLNALNOO One beep is sounded Bl If an incorrect operation is performed aD Turn on the sewing machine 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 S seconds The machine automatically stops LIS Be sure to check for the cause of the error and The LCD comes on correct it before continuing to sew AQVAY ONILLAS 2 Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears Press A W d and P Arrow keys until Ca is selected SOISVE DONIMAS A Dress OK key The screen for changing the beep settin
121. or details refer to Cutting the thread page 914 gt Memo When the foot controller is plugged in the 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 refer to Changing the needle stop position page 16 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 49 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV SEWING BASICS After sewing 3 to 5 stitches press Securing the stitching Reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep the reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the When sewing with the straight stitch for example at ps stitching the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap use reverse stitching or reinforcement D stitching to secure the end of the thread SLNALNOO Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitchin
122. or inserting a centered zipper a and a piping are described below with the adjustable zipper piping foot o Slide the presser foot over either the left or SR Inserting a centered zipper right feed dog P lt Refer to step of Inserting a centered zipper page 83 D Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder page 39 to attach the screw on e adjustable zipper piping foot T d o il 2 CD c H B LJ Left sewing position Right sewing position E Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot 2 Me For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width Zo Note e page 55 T Q Use a screw driver to securely tighten the m screw that holds the presser foot If the screw p D o is loose the needle may break and cause Ur injures Needle drop point Select stitch 1 Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot After adjusting the needle position slowly turn the balance wheel 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 XIGNAddV CD Positioning screw 88 Securely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver Inserting a piping Place the piping between two fabrics inside out as shown below B Z Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable zipper piping foot on the previous page Sew along the piping SLNALNOO D Po
123. oth pieces Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together al Attach zigzag foot J AQVAY ONILLAS e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch i or 9 x I e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Cp d Z Q D 2 BE O 0 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 right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stitch 57 I oe IP SAHOLILS ALMILN D 6 5 mm 1 4 inch XIGNAddV 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 9 D 6 5 mm 1 4 inch 94 gt Memo To change the width of the seam allowance The needle position adjust the stitch width M Using the 1 4 inch quilting foot If the 1 4 inch quilting foot is used seams can be sewn with a seam allowance of 6 4 mm 1 4 inch Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together Attach the 1 4 inch quilting foot e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1 4 inch quilting foot with the upper edge of the fabric Align the right edge of the fabric with the right edge of the narrow part o
124. ough 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 Attach zigzag foot J e For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged dei Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears Press A W d and gt Arrow keys until V VM is selected Upper Threading 29 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Press OK key Start sewing gt The screen for selecting the twin needle For details on starting to sew refer to appears Starting to sew page 48 Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other SLNALNOO NN V 14 Press p to select un To return to H press 4 NENEN NENE NE NENEN NENI SS 26262692622 2 0 600 SZ SZ NZ NZ NZ SZ NZ NZ ei e NZ Pd e Pd gt ce gt lt pe N eg a SS c m Pd he S E M Pe CAUTION When changing the sewing direction press Needle position button to WN R gt The twin needle can
125. p piece of fabric 8 With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the e gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole B Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Trim off any excess of the gimp thread S 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 into the grooves and then loosely tie AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 3 Select stitch SE or 7 H Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread m E x 0 I A 0 Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing XIGNAddV When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack 80 Place the button into button sewing foot M Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to AA to the right as seen from the front of the machine D Button 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 way h S
126. p with a diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the spool The medium sized spool cap is already on the spool pin when the sewing machine is purchased o e When using a spool of cross wound thread install the small spool cap with some space between the cap and the spool o ane 9 CD Spool cap large CG Spool cap medium Spool Spool Gap Spool cap small Upper Threading 25 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I AL SC XIGNAddV GETTING READY CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or 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 or the needle may break While holding the spool with your right hand pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover to the front E SV Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right Thread guide plate 26 While using your right hand to hold the thread passed under the thread guide plate taut pass the thread through the guides in the order up left down up down
127. pecifying that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller appears m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Press 4 to select UN To return to FF press P The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller 98 Z Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 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 e Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller When you are finished sewing set the stitch width control setting back to OFF gt 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 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 99 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as sleeve holes inseams and pocket corners e A T Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern Key Application mm inch mm inch ege Au
128. r to Selecting stitching page 66 4 Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 114 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns Satin stitches cross stitches and decorative satin stitches can be sewn All are sewn with monogramming foot N Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns In order to sew the patterns correctly the following Attach monogramming foot N must be considered B 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 e For details refer to Replacing the presser the fabric Since material puckering or bunched foot page 37 stitches may occur when satin stitches are sewn be sure to affix stabilizer material to the fabric al Select a stitch B Needles and threads e For details refer to steps C through of When sewing thin mediumweight or stretch Selecting stitching page 66 fabrics use the ball point needle When sewing Gece thick fabrics use a 90 14 home sewing machine e 5 needle In addition 75 11 to 90 14 thread should be used B 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 sur
129. read can be changed using the operation panel LCD and keys ap Turn on the sewing machine The LCD comes on 2 Select a stitch gt A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 66 e Immediately after the stitch is selected the standard settings highlighted appear Press 3 Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears Check that is selected and then press OK key The screen for changing the thread tension appears 54 To decrease the thread tension press 4 To increase the thread tension press The tension of the upper thread is changed e If the setting is changed the highlighting on the setting is erased e Now you can begin sewing Sew trial stitches to check the thread tension and then change the setting if necessary O Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again gt Memo To reset the thread tension to its standard setting select the highlighted setting The thread tension can be adjusted using a more simple procedure For details refer to Easily adjusting the thread tension page 147 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 60 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS
130. red eyelet size O Oo e When using the eyelet punch place thick 7 mm 6 mm 5mm paper or some other protective sheet under 1 4 inch 15 64 inch 3 16 inch the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric e For details refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 55 gt Memo If thin thread is used the stitching may be open If this occurs sew the eyelet twice before removing the fabric one on top of the other Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever 104 SAHOLILS ALMILN SOISVE DNIMAS AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO XIGNAddV TT Horizontal Stitching Horizontal stitching is used to attach appliqu s to fabric that cannot be moved around such as cylindrical pieces Straight stitches and zigzag stitches that sew to either the left or right are available Stitch Width Stitch Length Presser mm inch mm inch Foot SLNALNOO Stitch Name Pattern Application Attaching appliqu s to sleeves HOoHnzuni straight stitch sewn to the left straight stitch __ Attaching appliqu s to sleeves e straight stitch sewn to the right E zZ E appliqu s to sleeves O Horizontal zigzag stitch sewn to the left D zigzag stitch peek appliqu s to sleeves e zigzag stitch sewn to the right lt The illustration below shows the sewing order for Lower the needle into the fabric at the 6p the following explanation beginning of the stit
131. refully follow the instructions below CAUTION Only 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 AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Replacing the Needle 33 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 Fabric Type Application Type Synthetic thread Flannel Thin fabrics Synthetic thread Medium weight fabrics Challis Satin Silk thread Denim Cotton thread 30 50 Thick fabrics Synthetic thread Thread Size of Needle Size 60 80 75 11 90 14 50 80 60 80 65 9 75 11 50 80 90 14 100 16 Stretch fabrics Thread for knits Ball point needle golden colored 75 11 90 14 Cotton thread Easily frayed fabrics Synthetic thread 50 80 65 9 90 14 Silk thread For top stitching gt Memo The smaller the thread number the thicker the thread and the larger the needle number the thicker the needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur Use a 90 14 to 100 16 needle with transparent nylon threads regar
132. s a burr EE EE M retailer or the nearest authorized service center Incorrect bobbins will not work A bobbin designed specifically for properly Only use a bobbin 18 this machine is not used designed specifically for this da machine 142 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 hook There are knots or tangles in the thread 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 tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 35 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 retailer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center Correct the upper threading Remove any knots or tangles Select a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread being used page 24 SLNALNOO page 34 page 53 XAdNI XIGNAddV The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle Q ae Z Q D u S lt page 140 The upper thread breaks SOISVE EINE K The ar
133. s can easily break possibly resulting in injuries aD Install the twin needle e For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 35 Thread the upper thread for the left needle eye e For details refer to steps through of Threading the upper thread page 24 Manually thread the left needle with the upper 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 SOISVE DONIMAS AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SAHOLILS ALMILN XIGNAddV Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Insert the extra spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft D Bobbin winder shaft Swing down the spool pin so that it is horizontal 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 Spool cap Spool Thread the upper thread in the same way that de 1 in it D Thread guide cover the upper thread for the left side was threaded e For details refer to step through of Threading the upper thread page 24 Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread hook manually thread the right needle Pass the thread thr
134. s is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics Gp Install the wing needle e Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle e For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 35 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 al Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are E UE 5g B E t g 3 se 3 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 e Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less o Start sewing AZ N A N A N Az N N Mz we N Ac N Ac AN Ac N sl a 112 CAUTION 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 balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Partially removing threads is called drawnwork This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave Two ways to create drawnwork are described below B Drawnwork Example 1 UI TT CEO HIT LI Q Pull out several threads from the
135. s wf m an example the procedure for creating the following pattern is described below SLNALNOO V ef 9 ap Select the first pattern in the satin stitch group idk dd AQVAY ONILLAS o Press the key in the operation panel The screen for selecting a pattern appears again Select or 5j to specify the direction in which the next pattern is shifted SOISVE DONIMAS The next pattern selected is moved half a width to either the right or the left m E x 0 I A 0 o Press the key in the operation panel The screen for selecting a pattern appears again O Select the next pattern XIGNAddV The patterns are combined Specify that the patterns will be sewn repeatedly For details refer to Repeat sewing patterns page 117 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 121 UTILITY STITCHES Mirror imaging the pattern lan Q Memo Q Some of the utility and decorative patterns The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical can be mirror imaged axis Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns SLNALNOO a Select a stitch al Press 2 Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears Press A w d and gt Arrow keys until Jil is selected AQVAY ONILLAS a Dress OK key The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears SOISVE DONIMAS Press lt
136. se stitches Wrong side of fabric End of zipper opening OOOO Right side of fabri Geh eg Sege Press open the seam allowance from the 8 End of zipper opening wrong side of the fabric 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 73 Wrong side of fabric Zipper Insertion 83 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I m p XIQGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place Wrong side of fabric Basting stiching Zipper Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot I T Pin on the right side Needle drop point For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you 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 84 GA Topstitch around the zipper Stitching Right side of fabric Basting stitching End of z
137. shown CH The following diagram shows the shutter position when the presser foot is lowered Since the shutter is closed when the presser foot is lowered the machine cannot be threaded Be sure to raise the presser foot so that the shutter is open in order to thread the machine a em m am aD e a eee D Shutter D Shutter Pass the thread through the thread hook at the base of the needle bar D Needle bar thread hook Next use the needle threader to thread the needle Continue with the procedure in Threading the needle on the next page AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Lower the presser foot lever Threading the needle The needle threader can be used with needle size 75 11 through 100 16 For more details on the needle refer to Needle types and their uses page 34 SLNALNOO With your left hand hold the end of the thread passed through the needle bar thread hook and then pass the thread through the thread guide discs from the front to the back D Presser foot lever The presser foot is lowered Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks OI AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS D Needle threader lever The thread is passed through the eye of the needle Release the needle threader lever Thread guide discs Pass to the back Pass through the slit Carefully pull
138. sitioning screw Topstitch around the zipper D Fabric Piping 9 Fabric AQVAY ONILLAS SOISVE DONIMAS o After sewing turn them over Stitching Right side of fabric Basting stitching D GO End of zipper opening m E x 0 I A 0 CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break XIGNAddV Remove the basting stitching Zipper piping Insertion 89 UTILITY STITCHES Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached e a sie Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern 7 Application mm inch mm inch ege Auto Manual Auto Manual a S i a 0 3 n 0 4 gt G m 1 5 7 0 EA 2 4 0 z zigzag AES be 6 1 16 1 4 n 6 EA 3 16 elastic Q 3 point e 5 0 1 5 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 SR zigzag stitch EM 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 d E z d ge Attaching elastic to 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 D stretch fabrics 0 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 1 6 stitch QD ITI Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations G Stretch stitching Elastic attaching s o Gi Attach zigzag foot J When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a 7 piece of clothing the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape therefore it is nec
139. ssage Probable Cause SS A The safety device haz bean The motor locked up because the thread is tangled activated o u O Lower presser The start stop button reverse reinforcement stitch button or thread Ex foot lever cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised o JJ O Return bobbin The reverse reinforcement stitch button needle position button or m winding shaft thread cutter button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is z to left moved to the right lt O Disconnect The start stop button was pressed while the foot controller was oo foot control connected Z O Lift A stitch other than the buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was e buttonhole selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole DJ lenyep lever is lowered d O G Lower The buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the start ze buttonhole stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised lener C D Select natt The start stop button or reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed SEN after a stitch has been deleted 2 d O WG Winding The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin Ve bobbin thread Ho more ztitches can More than 71 patterns are being combined be combined O Change speed The start stop button was pressed without connecting the foot controller controller mode while the setting for adjusting the stitch width using the sewing speed to OFF controller is set to ON XIG
140. t 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement un 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforcement Reinforcement Reinforcement Programmed Thread Cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Z zZ Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i et ete ei se ett et et et et ei et e es ez lt MM Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Z Reinforcement thread cutting Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Stitch Settings 133 SAHOLILS ALMILN SOISVE DNIMAS AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO XIGNAddV APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length Application mm inch mm inch Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Programmed Stitch Name Thread Cutting Auto Manual Auto Manual Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting Decorative stitching SR ae CO EA Twin Needle SLNALNOO Reinforcement thread cutting o Z o Decorative stitching Reinforcement S du 9 m NY Reinforcement thread cutting Ui Z s Z D EENEG
141. tching Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step change it to the left pin 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 Right side of fabric End of zipper opening Reverse stitches Beginning of stitching Basting stitching OOOO AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I m p XIQGNAddV n When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever Remove the basting stitching open the zipper and then continue sewing Zipper Insertion 87 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Zipper piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place e A Stitch Width Stitch Length m Stitch Name Pattern Application mm inch mm inch bendi ey Foot DS Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight stitch Attaching zippers 0 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 0 2 5 0 left needle Sewing concealed 0 0 1 4 3 32 1 64 3 16 DA position seams and piping Q x There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings The procedures f
142. tension cords For a longer service life 1 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 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used 3 Do not drop or hit the machine 4 Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies the presser feet needle or other parts to assure correct installation SOISVE DONIMAS For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer m E x 0 I A 0 For additional product information and updates visit our web site at www brother com XIGNAddV 1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off REPRE 10 Understanding the LCD Screens REPRE 12 Changing the Machine Settings ertt E 14 Winding Installing the Bobbin RR LLL 18 Upper Threading eerte RR 24 Replacing t
143. that has been torn can be darned Darning is sewn as shown below SLNALNOO nut EN e G Fm SS Es G gt WA D m S lt D Reinforcement stitching 7 m H e e e ES Determine the desired length of the darning Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm G Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot 1 16 inch in front of the area to be darned oa A to the desired length The distance between and then lower the presser foot lever n the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm Q 3 16 inch D Tear 2mm 1 16 inch m E x 0 I A 0 Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push D Presser foot scale in the front of the presser foot otherwise the gt GI Length of darning i U darning will not be sewn with the correct U 5 mm 3 16 inch E 7mm 1 4 inch sIze Z U e A bar tack with a maximum length of about x lt 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch tt For details ef to Selecting stitching page 66 Do not reduce the gap 102 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible gt vc EC EF SLNALNOO D Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot AQVAY ONILLAS D Butto
144. the holder Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type A G I J M N or R is positioned to be read D Presser foot holder Notch 3 Pin Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder 070 D Presser foot lever The presser foot is attached 38 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached 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 Buttonhole foot A El BIS SI AS Overcasting foot G Zigzag foot J Button fitting foot M Monogramming foot N Blind stitch foot R Side cutter S Q For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch refer to Stitch Settings page 132 AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS m E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV Adjusting the pressure of the Removing the presser foot presser foot holder ES The amount of pressure that the presser foot applies Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the to the fabric can be adjusted sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that m Z do
145. til the type of stitch that you wish to use is selected Memo For details on adjusting the stitch width and length refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 55 SLNALNOO D Press OK key The screen containing the various stitches in the selected stitch type appears E Understanding the screen AQVAY ONILLAS D Selected stitch type Number of stitches in the selected stitch type SOISVE DONIMAS e To select a different stitch type press 9 Back key Press A W d and gt Arrow keys until the stitch that you wish to use is selected Press to return to the previous screen Press w to display the next screen Press OK key gt The stitch is selected m E x 0 I A 0 If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc e For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches refer to the following pages XIGNAddV N Ld X 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 Selecting Stitching 67 UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of
146. ting stitches using overcastinp foot CI siete eerte eit nitus o eei ba d tx vc URS ESL SEbITe geeeE 68 r Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag TOOL Dees eet teas ko sso i oet eeben 69 Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter EE 70 P ae MES 72 FEELS LIAN carseat T ceo ee cmd Um 72 E seme i 73 mE Blind Hem Stitching ee 74 d ipai ester 76 Gees M TF DUO SEWING arieni S E ane niienn pani NIA PAPE CN BEER UN gH OL NO MEN Mu RAEER 81 Zipper Iper Eeer 83 mernin a kel rco Wad 6 9 cmt 83 U seung aside ZIP o Rc 85 E Zipper piping Insertion e 88 O serme acentred bat TE R 88 X AET sewer 89 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape ccccsssssssssssesesescssssesesesecesesesoresenssesenenene 90 curs eR Een 90 mE Mc 1218 1 m 90 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching eeeeee esee ecce eee e eee KEE EE REESEN 92 esed rap c EE 93 Patchwork crazy eviter e 94 us nnnm 94 Pli mc 96 aa E Vio emer E A EE ee ene
147. to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started SOISVE DONIMAS AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SAHOLILS ALMILN XIGNAddV Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine CD Foot controller jack A is Note For U S A only Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model NX 600 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 Ee C Gi ad 8 2 D Sewing speed controller e The speed set using the sewing speed controller is 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 F
148. to Manual Auto Manual ce Triple stretch 4 Reinforcing the seams of a i 0 0 7 0 25 1 5 4 0 i sleeves and inseams 0 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 G m vm og pon yer stitch pening 1 16 1 8 corners of pockets 52 iin Darning mediumweight 7 0 2 0 Sp Darning inm fabrics 1 4 3 3 Vu 1 16 Ire 32 u stitch g 2 5 7 0 2 0 0 4 2 5 x e Darning thick fabrics 3 32 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 32 ep ITI Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching G Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to D and inseams strain such as pocket corners and openings E As an example the procedure for sewing bar tacks at CH CD ap Attach zigzag foot J pocket corners is described below Cc x LI e For details refer to Replacing the presser E foot page 37 L Au Determine the desired length of the bar tack e Select stitch m Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot For details ic to Selecting stitching page A to the desired length The distance between 66 the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch Start sewing XIGNAddV e For details refer to Starting to sew page 48 D Presser foot scale Length of bar tack 38 5 mm 3 16 inch e A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn 100 Attach buttonhole foot A The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the
149. to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot SLNALNOO B Attaching the walking foot AQVAY ONILLAS Q Remove the presser foot holder e For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder on the previous page Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw SOISVE EINE K D Connecting fork Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver e E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV D Presser foot holder screw 40 With a screwdriver loosen the presser foot 1 CAUTION holder screw and then remove the walking foot Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break SLNALNOO OG Before starting to sew slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot speed between slow and medium the needle may bend or break d 5 Attach the presser foot holder AAS Note For details refer to Removing the presser e When sewing with the walking foot sew at a foot holder page 39 m S gt Memo Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag
150. to select UN To return to FF press P The pattern is mirror imaged e E x 0 I A 0 O Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again XIGNAddV D Normal Mirror imaged 122 Storing a pattern Combined patterns can be stored for later use Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off they can be recalled at any time This is convenient for patterns such as names that will be used often Up to five patterns can be stored E Storing a pattern Create the combined pattern that you wish to store e For details refer to Combining patterns page 116 S SC Press Stitch selection key in the operation panel The screen containing the various types of stitches appears Press A w 4 and P gt Arrow keys until K is selected 4 Press OK key The screen for selecting the storage location pocket appears Press lt and p until the pocket 1 through 5 where you wish to store the pattern is selected l1 indicates an empty pocket 1 indicates a pocket where a pattern is already stored 6 Press OK key The contents of the selected pocket are displayed Check the contents and then press OK key The contents stored in the 1 pocket are overwritten Saving appears while the pattern is being stored in the pocket e Do not turn off the sewing mac
151. urn to amp single sewing press lt e E x 0 I A 0 O Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again and the machine is set to repeatedly sew the selected pattern XIGNAddV Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 117 UTILITY STITCHES Checking the selected pattern Up to 70 patterns can be combined If all of the selected patterns cannot be displayed in the LCD at the same time the pattern can be checked according to the following procedure SLNALNOO e wo a Press Settings key in the operation panel The settings screen appears Vvdvd TS yAVATY e G Press A w 4 and gt Arrow keys until m WHEL is selected a Es G JJ u S D Single SS Repeated Press OK key dis The screen for checking the pattern appears ce 2 Note If repeated sewing is set the pattern is Press 4 and gt to scroll through the pattern SG repeatedly sewn until the sewing machine is and check it UJ stopped E e Ifthe s Ge is turned off the T e E A F s t tt t to t repeated single sewing setting returns to its 4 yee dt default setting ELEAF d ABL O Press OK key The initial stitch screen appears again e E x 0 I A 0 XIGNAddV 118 Changing the pattern size The size of decorative stitches decorative satin stitches and character stitches in the Gothic font an
152. ver The presser foot is raised e f the presser foot is not raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly AQVAY ONILLAS SLNALNOO SOISVE DONIMAS SAHOLILS ALMILN XIGNAddV Press Needle position button once or twice to raise the needle D Cel D D e D Needle position button e f the needle is not correctly raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded Check that the mark on the balance wheel is facing up as shown in the illustration below If the balance wheel is not in this position be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before using the needle threader D Mark on balance wheel o Lift open the upper cover Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin CD Spool pin Spool cap Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool e f the spool is not positioned so that the thread unrolls correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin A Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the spool pin e Three spool cap sizes are available large medium and small Use the spool ca
153. vu Reinforcement tm C3 e Decorative stitching Reinforcement thread cutting o 0 2 4 0 Decorative stitching and Reinforcement 1 64 3 16 elastic attaching LA 2 Z Lace sewing decorative 1 5 7 0 hemming heirloom i Om 6 1 4 stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Q2 Ui Z Z O O O Z Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting Decorative hemming 1 5 7 0 heirloom stitching etc 1 1 6 1 4 Z Reinforcement AQVAY ONILLAS Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Z Reinforcement Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and l EES 1 5 4 0 plain weave fabrics 1 16 3 16 EES heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and 5 7 1 5 4 0 plain weave fabrics 1 16 3 16 SEFERSCHEH heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Z SOISVE EINE K Z o Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and 1 5 4 0 plain weave fabrics 1 16 3 16 heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Z o Reinforcement Decorative hemming 40 ribbon threading rae Reinforcement heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Decorative stitching 1 5 7 0 smocking stitching 1 16 1 4 heirloom stitching etc Reinforcement thread cutting Z

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