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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory ormental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision orinstruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including thefollowing:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of thissewing machine and foot controller free from 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 all controls to the off (“O”) position, 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 sewing machineneedle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.12. Do not use bent needles.13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, andthe like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, orwhen making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant Nationallegislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.(European Union only)
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TABLE OF CONTENTSGETTING READY TO SEWNames of Parts ......................................................................... 2Standard Accessories ............................................................... 3Extension Table ......................................................................... 4Accessories Storage ................................................................. 4Connecting the Power Supply ................................................... 5Controlling Sewing Speed ......................................................... 6
Speed control slider ............................................................... 6Foot control ............................................................................ 6
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot .................................... 9Knee Lifter ................................................................................. 9Function Keys.......................................................................... 10Changing the Presser Foot ..................................................... 11Removing and attaching the Foot Holder ................................ 11Setting for Dual Feed Sewing ................................................. 12
Attaching the dual feed foot ................................................. 12Setting the dual feed device ................................................. 12Disengaging the dual feed device ........................................ 13Removing the dual feed foot ................................................ 13
Setting the Spool of Thread .................................................... 14Extra spool pin ..................................................................... 14
Removing the Bobbin .............................................................. 14Winding the Bobbin ................................................................. 15Inserting the Bobbin ................................................................ 16Threading the Machine ........................................................... 17
Built-in needle threader ........................................................ 18Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ................................................ 19Changing Needles .................................................................. 20Balancing Thread Tension ....................................................... 21
Adjusting the Foot Pressure .................................................... 22Dropping the Feed Dog ........................................................... 22Selecting Patterns ................................................................... 23
Help key ............................................................................... 24Customizing Machine Settings ................................................ 25
Starting to sew ..................................................................... 29Sewing from the edge of thick fabric .................................... 29Changing sewing direction ................................................... 29Securing seams ................................................................... 30
Using the Seam Guides .......................................................... 30Turning a square corner ....................................................... 30
Assembling the Extra Wide Table ........................................... 31Using the Cloth Guide ............................................................. 31
Adjusting the needle drop position ....................................... 32Adjusting the stitch length .................................................... 32Customizing preset values of stitch length and width ........... 33Restoring the default settings ............................................... 33Automatic plate converter ..................................................... 34Opening the automatic plate converter ................................ 35Variety of straight stitches .................................................... 36
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device .......................................... 38Basting .................................................................................... 39Zigzag Stitch ........................................................................... 40
Adjusting the stitch width ...................................................... 40Adjusting the stitch length .................................................... 40
DECORATIVE STITCHESApplique .................................................................................. 67Smocking ................................................................................ 67Fagoting .................................................................................. 68Scallop .................................................................................... 68Cording (3-strand cording) ...................................................... 69Cording (1-strand cording) ...................................................... 69Satin Stitches .......................................................................... 70Sewing Border Designs with the Border Guide Foot ............... 70Sewing a Mirror Images of a Pattern ....................................... 71Sewing a Single Unit of a Pattern ........................................... 71Twin Needle Sewing ................................................................ 72
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATIONPattern Combination ............................................................... 74Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image................................ 75Programming Automatic Thread Cutting ................................. 76Checking Properties of a Pattern Combination ....................... 76Sewing the Pattern Combination from the Beginning ............. 77Sewing the Current Pattern from the Beginning ...................... 77Bridge Stitches ........................................................................ 78Programming French Knots .................................................... 79
MONOGRAMMINGSelecting a Letter Style ........................................................... 80Selecting a Character .............................................................. 80Programming a Monogram ..................................................... 81
EDITING A PTTERN COMBINATIONViewing a Long Combination .................................................. 82Deleting Patterns or Characters .............................................. 82Inserting a Pattern ................................................................... 83Duplicating a Pattern ............................................................... 83Uniform Stitch Adjustment ....................................................... 84
Unified needle drop position ................................................. 84Programming Satin Stitches and Stretch Stitches .................. 85Individual Stitch Adjustment .................................................... 85
STORING AND RECALLING A PATTERN COMBINATIONStoring a Pattern Combination ................................................ 86Overwriting a Stored Combination .......................................... 86Recalling a Stored Combination ............................................. 87Deleting a Stored Combination ............................................... 87
CARE AND MAINTENANCECorrecting Distorted Stitch Patterns ........................................ 88Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and Thread Cutter
Mechanism ........................................................................... 89Reattaching the Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate .................. 89Problems and Warning Signals ............................................... 90Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 92
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Connecting the Power Supply
First make sure the power switch is off.Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into themachine socket.Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and turnthe power switch on.
1 Power switch2 Machine plug3 Machine socket
NOTES:Make sure to use the power supply cord that came withthe machine.If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds beforeturning it on again.
WARNING:While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewingarea, and do not touch any moving parts such as thethread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.Always turn off the power switch and unplug themachine from the power supply:- when leaving the machine unattended.- when attaching or removing parts.- when cleaning the machine.Do not place anything on the foot control.
If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
on the machine.
1 Foot control cord
2 Pin connector
Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into themachine socket.Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and turnthe power switch on.
CAUTION:Do not pull the foot control cord beyond the red mark.
3 Red mark
Operating Instructions:The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position ofthe switch.
For the U.S.A. and Canada onlyPolarized plug (one blade wider than the other):To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intendedto fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fitfully 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.
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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control sliderYou can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speedcontrol slider according to your sewing needs.To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right.To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.
Foot controlPressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.The harder you press the foot control, the faster themachine runs.
NOTE:The machine runs at the maximum speed set by thespeed control slider when the foot control is fullydepressed.
Operating Instructions:Foot control model 21371 is for use with this sewingmachine.
NOTE:This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdownsafety feature to prevent overheating whenever themachine is running overloaded. Follow the safetyinstructions that appear on the LCD screen.
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Machine Operating Buttons
1 Start/stop buttonPress this button to start or stop the machine.The machine starts running slowly for the first fewstitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speedcontrol slider. The machine runs slowly as long as thisbutton is pressed.The button will turn red when the machine is running,and green when it has been stopped.
Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slowdown the sewing speed and the machine will stopwhen the button is released.
NOTE:The start/stop button cannot be used when the footcontrol is connected to the machine.The machine will not start if the presser foot is up andthe LCD screen shows message (A) or (B).Lower the presser foot and start the machine.
2 Reverse buttonWhen sewing pattern number D1S, D1, D4, 9-11, 93 or151-154 the machine will sew in reverse as long as thereverse button is pressed.
If you press the reverse button when sewing any otherpatterns, the machine will immediately sew lockingstitches and automatically stop.
When the foot control is not connected and patternD1S, D1, D4, 9-11, 93 or 151-154 is selected, themachine will sew in reverse at the slowest speed aslong as the reverse button is pressed.
3 Auto-lock buttonWhen sewing pattern number D1S, D1, D4, 9-11, 93 or151-156, the machine will immediately sew lockingstitches and automatically stop when the auto-lockbutton is pressed.When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sewto the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitchesand stop automatically.
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4 Needle up/down position buttonPress this button to bring the needle bar up or down.The machine will stop with the needle up or downdepending on the position set by this button.
The LED signal is turned on when the down position isselected.
NOTE:The machine will always stop with the needle up aftersewing buttonholes, darning and monograms.If you press the up/down needle position button when thepresser foot is at the extra lifted position, the LCD screenwill advise you to lower the foot.
5 Thread cutter buttonPress this button after finishing sewing and the machinewill trim the threads automatically.The LED signal blinks while cutting threads.
NOTES:Use the thread cutter on the face plate when cuttingspecialized threads or threads #30 or thicker.Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism regularly toavoid malfunction due to built up lint.Avoid using a paper-cored spools with the auto threadcutter. When nearly empty, they may not unwindsmoothly and cause the thread to bunch up or slip whenusing the auto thread cutter (refer to page 10).Do not pull the fabric if auto thread cutting fails and thethread tangles. Turn the power switch off and removethe needle plate to remove the tangled threads (refer topage 89).
6 Jog dialThe jog dial is used for selecting stitch patterns,characters and certain settings.
Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise with yourfingertip to browse patterns or settings.
7 Confirm buttonPress the confirm button to select the desired pattern orsettings.
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Raising and Lowering the Presser FootThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
1 Presser foot lifter
You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal upposition. This allows for setting the dual feed device,attaching presser foot, and also helps you to place thicklayers of fabrics under the foot.
2 Extra lifted position
NOTE:Do not turn the hand wheel of press the up/down needleposition button when the presser foot is in the extra liftedposition.
Knee LifterThe knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewingpatchwork, quilting etc, since it allows you to handle thefabric while your knee controls the presser foot.
Attaching the knee lifterMatch the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in theknee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
1 Knee lifter2 Knee lifter socket
Adjusting the knee lifterThe angle of the knee lifter can be adjusted to fit you.Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out toadjust the angle of the knee lifter.Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.
3 Setscrew4 Angle bar
Using the knee lifterPush the knee lifter with your knee to easily move thepresser foot up and down.You can control how high the foot rises by the amount ofknee pressure you exert.
NOTE:Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching, otherwise thefabric will not be fed smoothly.
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Function Keys
1 Mode key (refer to page 23)Press this key to open the group selection window.
2 Monogram key (refer to page 80)Press this key to select one of 3 letter styles available.
3 Direct pattern selection keys (refer to page 34)Press one of 3 keys to select a straight stitch patternusing automatic plate converter.
4 Memory recall key (refer to page 86)Press this button to register or recall programmed patterncombinations.This button is also used to customize the default settingsof stitch length and width.
5 Auto thread cutter key (refer to page 76)Press this key before sewing, if you wish to cut thethreads automatically after finishing sewing with a lockingstitch.When programming a pattern combination, press this keyafter the last programmed pattern to cut the threadsautomatically after finishing sewing.The LED signal on the thread cutter button (refer to page8) will turn on when the auto thread cutter key is pressed.
6 Locking stitch key (refer to page 71)Press this key after the last memorized pattern.The machine will automatically lock the stitch off and thenstop when finishing sewing.
7 Clear key (refer to page 82)Press this key to delete the last memorized pattern.Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to deletethe whole pattern combination.
8 Set key (refer to page 25)Press this key to open the machine setting window forcustomizing the machine settings.
9 Twin needle key (refer to page 72)Press this key when sewing with a twin needle.
10 Elongation key (refer to page 70)Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns.
11 Mirror image key (refer to pages 71, 75)Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selectedpattern.
12 Help key (refer to page 24)Press this key to view information on the selected pattern.
13 Memory key (refer to pages 71, 75)Press this key to memorize the selected pattern.Up to 50 patterns can be memorized.
14 Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 32, 40, 55)Press this key to alter the stitch width.
15 Stitch length adjusting key (refer to pages 32, 40, 55)Press this key to alter the stitch length.
16 Edit key (refer to page 82)Press this key to edit the programmed pattern combina-tions.
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Changing the Presser Foot
WARNING:Turn the power switch off before changing the presserfoot.
Removing the presser footRaise the needle to its highest position and raise thepresser foot lifter.Press the red button on the back of the foot holder.The presser foot will drop off.
1 Red button2 Presser foot
NOTE:If the dual feed device interferes when pressing the redbutton, shift the dual feed device away.
3 Dual feed device
Attaching the presser footPlace the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies justunder the groove of the foot holder.Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.Each foot is marked with an identification letter.
4 Groove5 Presser foot6 Identification letter
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
WARNING:Turn the power switch off before removing or attachingthe foot holder.
Remove the needle for easy operation.
Removing the foot holderRaise the presser foot and loosen the thumbscrew.Remove the foot holder.
1 Thumbscrew2 Foot holder
Attaching the foot holderAttach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
3 Presser bar
Attach the needle after installation of the foot holder.
NOTE:Lower the presser foot when loosening and tighteningthe thumbscrew if it is hard to access.
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Setting for Dual Feed Sewing
WARNING:Turn the power switch off before changing the presserfoot.
Attach the dual feed foot when sewing with the dual feeddevice.
Attaching the dual feed foot
z Remove the needle and loosen the thumbscrew withthe screwdriver.
1 Thumbscrew
x Raise the presser foot and loosen the thumbscrew toremove the foot holder .
2 Foot holder
c Attach the dual feed foot to the presser bar andtighten the thumbscrew lightly. Lower the presserfoot and tighten the thumbscrew securely with thescrewdriver.
3 Dual feed foot4 Presser bar
Setting the dual feed device
z Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.1 Extra lifted position
x Hold the dual feed device and lower it slowly.2 Dual feed device
c Swing the dual feed device forward to the underside ofthe dual feed foot until they engage.
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Disengaging the dual feed device
z Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted
position.
1 Extra lifted position
x Pull down the dual feed device to disengage it
from the dual feed foot. Swing the dual feed
device to the rear.
2 Dual feed device
c Swing up the dual feed device until it catches the
pins.
3 Pin
Removing the dual feed foot
z Loosen the thumbscrew with the screwdriver.
1 Thumbscrew
x Raise the presser foot and loosen the thumbscrew
to remove the dual feed foot.
2 Dual feed foot
c Attach the foot holder to the presser bar andtighten the thumbscrew lightly. Lower the presserfoot and tighten the thumbscrew securely with thescrewdriver.
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Setting the Spool of Thread
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on thespool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly againstthe spool of thread.
1 Large spool holder
NOTE:Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spoolsof thread.
2 Small spool holder
Extra spool pinUse the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbinwithout unthreading the machine while working on asewing project.Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter andthen into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin.Place the felt cushion on the spool pin and place a spoolof thread on it as shown.
3 Extra spool pin4 Spool supporter5 Hole for extra spool pin6 Felt cushion
NOTE:The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing.
Removing the Bobbin
Slide the hook cover release button to the right, andremove the hook cover plate.
1 Hook cover release button2 Hook cover plate
Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.3 Bobbin
NOTE:Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook(marked with “J”). Using other bobbins, such aspre-wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems
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Winding the Bobbin
z Pull the thread from the spool.Hold the thread with both hands and pass the threadinto the guide slot.
1 Guide slot
x Draw the thread to the left and forward around thethread guide.Draw the thread to the rear and to the right aroundunder the guide plate.Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding itwith both hands.
2 Thread guide3 Guide plate
c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin fromthe inside to the outside.Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.Push the bobbin to the right.
4 Hole
v Hold the free end of the thread in your hand andstart the machine.Stop the machine when the bobbin has woundseveral layers, and cut the thread close to the holein the bobbin.
NOTE:Set the speed control slider at the fastest position.
b Start the machine again.Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully woundand stops spinning.Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position.Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the threadcutter.
5 Thread cutter
NOTE:For safety purposes, the machine will automatically stop2 minutes after starting bobbin winding.
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Built-in needle threader
NOTE:The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16needle, or a #11 Blue needle.Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.
z Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to itshighest position. Turn the power switch off.Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.The threader hook comes out through the needle eyefrom behind.
1 Knob2 Threader hook
x Draw the thread from the left to the right, under theleft guide, threader hook and the right guide.Draw the thread around the right guide toward you.
3 Left guide4 Right guide
c Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread ispulled up through the needle eye.
5 Thread loop
v Pull the thread end through the needle eye.
NOTE:The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.
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Changing Needles
CAUTION:Always make sure to turn the power switch off anddisconnect the machine from the power supply beforechanging the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down positionbutton and lower the presser foot.Turn the power switch off.
Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needlefrom the clamp.
1 Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flatside of the needle to the rear.When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push itup against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clampscrew firmly with a screwdriver.
2 Flat side3 Stopper pin
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of theneedle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)The gap between the needle and the flat surface shouldbe consistent.Never use a blunt needle.
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Auto-thread tensionFor general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO,which covers a wide range of sewing conditions.Recommended tension setting for the selected pattern isindicated on the LCD screen.
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Adjusting the Foot Pressure
The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressuredial located under the top cover.
The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7.For ordinary sewing, set “7” at the setting mark.
1 Foot pressure dial2 Setting mark
Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics andstretch fabrics.To reduce the pressure, set the dial at a lower number.
The recommended dial setting for the selected pattern willbe show on the LCD screen.For example, set the dial at 5 for heirloom stitch patternsnumber 55 to 64. Set the dial at 4 for applique stitches.
3 Recommended setting
Dropping the Feed Dog
The feed dog can be lowered for basting, sewing onbuttons, free motion quilting etc.
Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feeddog.
1 Drop feed lever
Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise thefeed dog, it will return to the up position when you startthe machine.
NOTE:If you start the machine with the feed dog lowered, amessage will appear on the LCD screen.The machine will not run with the feed dog loweredwhen pattern number 23-33, 35-40 or monogram isselected.
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The stitch patterns are classified into 11 groups.To select the desired stitch pattern, refer to the referencechart inside the top cover to identify the stitch group andpattern number.
When turning the power switch on, the LCD screen willshow the straight stitch D1 selected.
Press the mode key and the group selection window willopen.
1 Mode key2 Group selection window
Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise to browsethrough the groups.
3 Jog dial
NOTE:To close the group selection window, press the crossmark with the touch panel stylus.
4 Cross mark
Press the confirm button in the center of the jog dial toselect the group enclosed with a frame, or press the iconof the desired group with the touch panel stylus.
5 Confirm button6 Touch panel stylus
The pattern selection window will open.Turn the jog dial and press the confirm button, or pressthe stitch icon to select the desired stitch pattern.
The LCD screen will display the pattern number and stitchimage, along with information such as stitch width andlength, recommended foot, foot pressure and tensionsetting.
7 Stitch image8 Pattern number9 Information
NOTE:A message window will be displayed for briefly whencertain stitch pattern is selected.
CAUTION:Do not press the surface of the LCD screen with hard orsharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like. Usethe touch panel stylus to press the LCD screen.
Turn the jog dial to select the desired language.Press the confirm button to register the new setting.
Deleting stored pattern combinationsAll the pattern combinations stored in the memory bankcan be deleted at one time.
Press and hold the clear key to delete all the storedpattern combinations.If you do not wish to delete all the pattern combinations,press the cross mark to return to the previous display.
Resetting all to defaultAll the customized settings can be reset to the originalsettings (factory settings).
Press and hold the clear key to reset all the settings todefault.
NOTE:The touch screen calibration and language selection willnot be reset.
If you do not wish to reset the settings, press the crossmark to return to the previous display.
When turning the power on, the opening window showsthe customized settings that you have made.1 Buzzer sound2 Sub window display time3 Resumption setting4 Favorite stitch adjustment5 Language selection
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UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitch
Machine settingsPattern: D1 (Utility)
Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot ADFoot pressure: 7
Starting to sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to aseam guide on the needle plate. Lower the needle at thepoint where you wish to start.
Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear.Lower the presser foot.
Depress the foot control or press the start/stop button tostart sewing.Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting thefabric feed naturally.
Sewing from the edge of thick fabric
The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in thehorizontal position.This is helpful when you start sewing from extreme edgeof thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where youwish to start sewing.Lower the foot while pushing the black button in. The footis locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.
1 Thick fabrics2 Black button
Changing sewing direction:
Stop the machine and bring the needle down into thefabrics by pressing the up/down needle position button.Raise the presser foot.Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewingdirection as desired.Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a newdirection.
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Securing seam
For fastening the ends of seams, press the reversebutton and sew several reverse stitches.The machine sews in reverse as long as you press andhold in the reverse button.Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock-a-Matic stitch (pattern D2/D2S) or locking stitch (patternD3/D3S) so the machine will lock the stitch off and stopautomatically.
1 Reverse Button
After finishing sewing, press the thread cutter button tocut the threads.
2 Thread Cutter Button
NOTE:Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut thespecialized threads, thick threads #30 or thicker.
3 Thread Cutter
Using the Seam Guides
The seam guides are marked on the needle plate, freearm and hook cover.The seam guides for 1/4”, 3/8” and 5/8” are also markedon the front of the needle plate.
1 Seam guides on the front of the needle plate
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distancefrom the center needle position in millimeters and inches.
2 Center Needle Position
The cornering guides are very useful when turning asquare corner.
3 Cornering guide
The angle scales on the needle plate are useful forpatchwork piecing.
4 Angle scales
Turning a square corner
To maintain a 5/8˝ seam allowance after turning a squarecorner, use the cornering guide on the needle plate.
Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches thecornering guide lines.
Lower the needle by pressing the needle up/down positionbutton.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric 90 degrees.
Lower the presser foot, and begin stitching in the newdirection.
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Using the Cloth Guide
Remove the extension table and attach the extra widetable.Attach the cloth guide to the free arm by pushing the clothguide down to snap it in place.Slide the cloth guide to the desired position.Place the fabric with its edge against the cloth guide andsew.
1 Cloth guide2 Free arm
Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles andattach to the bottom of the legs.
1 Rubber sole2 Leg3 Setscrew
Attach the 6 legs to the table top with the setscrews.4 Table top
Place the assembled table to the machine as shown.Slide the table to the right until the table catches the pinon the backside of the free arm.Adjust the height of the table top by turning the adjustingscrew.
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Example: To change the preset value of the stitchlength
Select the stitch pattern you wish to change the presetvalue.The indication of stitch width and length are surroundedwith a frame and will work as a custom setting key whenthe favorite stitch adjustment option is turned on.
1 Custom setting key
Adjust the stitch length as you prefer..
Press the custom setting key. The LCD screen will displaythe custom setting window.
Press the memory key or its icon on the LCDscreen to save the custom settings.
Press the clear key or its icon on the LCDscreen to restore the default settings.
The LCD screen will return to the previous window andthe symbol “C” will appear on the screen to indicate thatthe preset values have been changed.
2 Symbol “C”
Customizing the preset values of the stitch length andwidth
The preset values of the stitch length and width areoptimized for each pattern.However, you can change the preset values to suit yoursewing preferences, if the favorite stitch adjustment optionis turned on (refer to page 26).
Restoring the default settings
Select a pattern for which you have changed the presetsettings.
Press the custom setting key. The LCD screen will showthe custom setting window with the customized settings.
Press the clear key. The LCD screen will return to theprevious window and the symbol “C” will disappear.The preset values will return to the default setting (thesame settings as when you purchased the machine).
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Automatic plate converter
Setting for straight stitch
When stitch pattern D1S, D2S or D3S is selected, theautomatic plate converter will close to set up the needleplate hole for straight stitch.
NOTE:Use the dual feed device and dual feed foot when sewingfine fabrics and stretch fabrics for the best sewing results.The zigzag foot can be used for sewing sturdy fabrics.
Select pattern D1S, D2S or D3S, and the APC settingwindow will open.
z If the bobbin thread is pulled out through the needleplate hole, press the OK key under “Set” and follow theinstructions that appear in the APC setting window.
1 Bobbin thread
NOTE:Press the OK key under “Ready” to close the plateconverter if the bobbin thread has already been cut withthe automatic thread cutter.
x Hold the bobbin thread and press the OK key.The bobbin thread will be trimmed automatically.
c Remove the tail of the bobbin thread and press the OKkey.
v The automatic plate converter will close.2 Automatic plate converter
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Opening the automatic plate converter
The automatic plate converter should be open if anypattern other than D1S, D2S or D3S is selected.
The APC setting window will open if a stitch pattern otherthan D1S, D2S or D3S is selected while the automaticplate converter is closed.
z If the bobbin thread is pulled out through the hole inthe plate converter, press the OK key under “Set” andfollow the instructions that appear in the APC settingwindow.
NOTE:Press the OK key under “Ready” to open the plateconverter if the bobbin thread has already been cut withthe automatic thread cutter.
x Hold the bobbin thread and press the OK key. Thebobbin thread will be trimmed automatically.
c Remove the tail of the bobbin thread and press the OKkey.
This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitchis needed. Lower the needle close to the front edge ofthe fabric.The machine will sew several locking stitches in placeand continue sewing forward. When you press thereverse button at the end of the seam, the machine willsew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewingautomatically.
Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of aseam with backstitching. When you reach the end of theseam, press the reverse button once. The machine willsew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, and thenstop sewing automatically.
This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areaswhere both elasticity and strength are needed to ensurecomfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such ascrotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructingitems such as backpacks for extra strength.
This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminatepuckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, whilepermitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat.
Stitch pattern 7 is a stretch stitch in the left needleposition.Use this stitch when seaming thin fabrics such as tricotand fine jersey.
NOTE:Patterns number D1, D2, D3, D4 and D1S, D2S, D3Scan be sewn with the dual feed device.
The dual feed device is extremely effective for sewingwith hard to feed material such as vinyl or leather. It alsoeliminates layer slippage.
NOTE:See page 13 for how to attach the dual feed foot and toengage the dual feed device.
SewingRaise the presser foot and position the fabric next to aseam guide on the needle plate. Lower the needle at thepoint where you wish to start.
Pull the needle and bobbin thread toward the rear.Lower the presser foot.
Start sewing at medium speed. Gently guide the fabricalong the seam guide letting the fabric feed naturally.
When seaming plaid fabrics, match the plaids of theupper and lower layers and pin them together.
Dual feed balancing dial
The dual feed balancing dial should be set at “0”.However you may need to adjust the dual feed balancewith this dial since the effect of the dual feed variesdepending on the type of fabric.
Test sew on scrap piece of the fabric you intended to sewto check the feed balance.
(A): If the lower layer puckers, turn the dual feedbalancing dial toward “+”.
(B): If the upper layer puckers, turn the dual feedbalancing dial toward “–”.
Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs includingovercasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics.A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.
Adjusting the stitch width
Press the “+” sign on the stitch width adjusting key toincrease the stitch width.
Press the “–” sign on the stitch width adjusting key todecrease the stitch width.
1 Stitch Width
(A): The pattern number 9 has a fixed center needle dropposition. The stitch width changes symmetrically.
(B): The pattern number10 has a fixed right needle dropposition. When you change the stitch width, the leftneedle drop position will change.
2 Fixed right needle position
Adjusting the stitch length
Press the “+” sign on the stitch length adjusting key toincrease the stitch length.
Press the “–” sign on the stitch length adjusting key todecrease the stitch length.
3 Stitch Length
NOTE: The stitch length and width can be altered while stitching.
This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics andother stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seamallowance.After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to thestitches.
This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam andovercast edges of fabrics.Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat.Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot andthen sew.
1 Edge of fabrics2 Guide
NOTE:The stitch width cannot be changed to less than 4.5.
This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics assynthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides thegreatest amount of elasticity and strength.Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seamallowance.After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to thestitches.
This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to frayextensively such as linens and gabardines.Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewnover the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel.Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot andthen sew.
1 Edge of fabric2 Guide
NOTE:The stitch width cannot be changed to less than 4.5.
This stitch finishes the edges of fabric similar to acommercial overlocking machine for a professional look.Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot andthen sew.
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Sewing
z Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the rightseam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“)margin. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold andpin in place.Set the stitch length and thread tension back to theoriginal setting.
1 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8”) margin2 Zipper teeth3 Fold4 End of the zipper opening
x Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right handside.Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of thezipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabricnext to the fold and the zipper tape.Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth alongthe side edge of the foot.
c Sew through all layers next to the fold.Stop 5 cm (2”) before zipper foot E reaches the slideron the zipper tape.Lower the needle slightly into the fabric.Raise the foot and open the zipper to clear the slider.Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.
Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 - 3/8”) in lengthand 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width.
1 6 cm (2 - 3/8”)2 0.3 cm (1/8”)
Place the fabric aligning the edge of the hem with theguide on the foot.Lower the foot and sew 1-2 cm (1/2”-1”) while pullingboth thread to the back.
3 Threads
Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric.Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabricinto the curl of the foot.Lower the foot, and then sew by lifting up the edge ofthe fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.
4 Curl of the foot
NOTE:Trim the corner 0.6 cm (1/4”) for easier insertion of thehem into the foot.
Select pattern 16 for woven fabrics or pattern 17 forelastic fabrics.
Folding the fabric
Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown.1 Heavy fabric2 Fine to medium fabric3 0.4 -0.7 cm (3/16”-1/4”)4 Overcasting5 Wrong side of fabric
Sewing
Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left sideof the guide on the foot.Lower the presser foot.Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stitchwidth adjusting button so that the needle just pierces thefolded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over tothe left side.
Sew guiding the fold along the guide.6 Guide on the foot7 Fold
Open the fabric with the right side up.The stitches on the right side of the fabric will be almostinvisible.
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Changing the needle drop position
Press the stitch width adjusting key.The LCD screen shows the distance between the leftneedle position and the guide in millimeters.
Press the “–“ sign to move the needle to the right.Press the “+” sign to move the needle to the left.
1 Left needle drop position2 Right needle drop position3 Guide on foot4 Distance between the left needle position and the
guide
NOTE:The stitch width of patterns 16 and 17 cannot bechanged, but the needle drop position will move.
Making the straight stitches in pattern number 16longerProgram a combination of patterns 16 and pattern 155 or156.
Two straight stitches will be added to the blind hem stitchwhen combining with pattern 155.
Four stitches will be added with pattern 156.
NOTE: To alter the needle drop position of the programmed pattern combination, shift the cursor under pattern 16. Press the stitch width adjusting key to alter the needledrop position.
It is not necessary to adjust the needle drop position of pattern 17 as it will synchronously change.
Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold thefabric as shown and stitch on the fold.
Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create ashelled edge. You may need to increase the needlethread tension.
1 Folded edge
If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least1.5 cm (5/8˝) apart.You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silkywoven fabrics in any direction.
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Buttonholes
Variety of buttonholes
23 Square (Sensor) buttonholeThis square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weightfabrics.The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a buttonin the foot.
24 Square (Memory) buttonholeThis is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor buttonhole, butyou can manually set and memorize the buttonhole size to sewbuttonholes of the same size.This buttonhole is useful for bulky fabrics or when sewing on unevenlayers.
25 Round end buttonholeThis buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especiallyfor blouses and children’s clothes.
26 Fine fabric buttonholeThis buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine, delicatefabrics such as fine silk.
27-29 Keyhole buttonholesThe Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weightfabrics. It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons.
30-32 Stretch buttonholesThis buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics. It can also be usedas a decorative buttonhole.
33 Welted buttonholeThis is a template pattern for the hand sewn welted (bound)buttonhole.
NOTE:Patterns number 25-33 are sensor buttonholes and the sewingprocedure is the same as pattern number 23.
Patterns number 23 and 25 to 33 are sensor buttonholes.The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing abutton in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R.The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 1 cm(3/8 ”) to 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter.When selecting the sensor buttonholes, the LCD screenadvise you to lower the buttonhole lever.
NOTES:It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size tomatch certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads.Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric tocheck your settings.The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for ordinarybuttons.Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics.
Sewing
z Press the needle up/down position button to raise theneedle. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot Rsnapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder.You may lift the presser foot lifter to the extra liftedposition when placing the automatic buttonhole footunder the foot holder.
1 Groove2 Pin
x Pull the button holder to the back, and place thebutton in it. Push it together tightly on the button.
3 Button holder
NOTE:If the button is extremely thick, make a test buttonholeon an extra piece of the fabric.If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole,you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the buttonholder back a little. The length of the buttonhole will beincreased.
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c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.1 Buttonhole lever
NOTE:If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonholelever, the LCD screen will show a warning and themachine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the buttonholelever down and start sewing.
v Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot. Pressthe up/down needle position button twice.Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needlethread through the hole of the foot.Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needleat the starting point of the buttonhole mark.Then lower the foot.
NOTE:Make sure there is no gap between the slider and thefront stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be off theposition or there will be a sewing gap.
6 Slider7 Front stopper8 Off the position9 Starting point
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b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole.The machine will sew the left row first.
n Then it goes to the end point with straight stitches.The machine will sew the back bartack and the rightrow.
m Finally, the machine will sew the front bartack andstop automatically.
To sew another buttonhole, press the thread cutter buttonand raise the presser foot. Move the fabric to where thenext buttonhole is to be sewn, then lower the foot andstart the machine.
Double layer buttonholeTo make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layerof buttonhole over the previous stitches.After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the machineagain. Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever.
, When buttonhole sewing is finished, push thebuttonhole lever upward as far as it will go. 11 Buttonhole lever
. Remove the fabric and place a pin just below thebartack at each end to prevent accidentally cuttingstitches. Cut the opening with the seam ripper. 12 Pin 13 Seam ripper
NOTE:If the dual feed device interferes when pressing the redbutton, shift the dual feed device away.
With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook thefiller cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot
1 Spur
Bring the ends of the cord toward you under thebuttonhole foot clearing the front end.Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the frontof the buttonhole foot to hold them tight.
2 Forks
To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedureas a sensor buttonhole.
Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole willstart and start sewing.
The sewing procedure is the same as the square(sensor) buttonhole.
Remove the fabric from the machine.Cut the filler cord at both ends.
To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to page 53.
NOTE: Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of filler cord used.
The buttonhole stitch density can be adjusted by pressingthe stitch length adjusting key.
Press the “+“ sign on the stitch length adjusting key tomake the buttonhole stitch less dense.
Press the “–“ sign on the stitch length adjusting key tomake the buttonhole stitch denser.
1 Stitch length adjusting key2 Denser buttonhole3 Less dense buttonhole
NOTES: To alter the buttonhole width and density while sewing a test buttonhole, stop the machine at the left or right rowof the buttonhole then adjust the stitch width and densityto find the appropriate settings.
The settings will return to the preset when turning the power switch off or selecting other stitches.
When selecting the memory buttonhole, the LCD screenwill advise you to pull the button holder open.
z Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all theway out.Place the fabric and lower the foot.
1 Button holder
NOTE:You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever.
x Start the machine to sew the left side up to therequired length of the buttonhole.Stop the machine and press the reverse button.
2 Required length3 Reverse button
c Start the machine again. The machine will sew back tothe starting point then will sew the front bartackand right row.Stop the machine when you are directly opposite thestarting point. Press the reverse button.
4 Starting point
v Start the machine again. The machine will sew abartack, lock the stitches and automatically stop whenthe buttonhole is completed.
To sew the same size buttonhole, reposition the fabricand start the machine.To sew a buttonhole of a different size, press the memorykey to memorize a new size and start sewing fromthe beginning.
b Cut the buttonhole opening with the seam ripper.5 Seam ripper
The sewing procedure is the same as the square (sen-sor) buttonhole (refer to pages 51-53).The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown.
NOTE:The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 7.0.The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.50 to 1.00 forpattern 30 and 0.50 to 2.50 for pattern 32.If the stitch balance of the left and right row is not even,correct it by turning the feed balance dial.
WARNING:Turn the power switch off before changing the presserfoot.
Attaching the button sewing foot TInsert the rear pin on the foot into the rear groove of thefoot holder.
1 Rear pin2 Rear groove
Gently lower the presser bar while holding the foot withyour fingers.
Sewing
Lower the feed dog.Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into theleft hole of the button by turning the handwheel with yourhand.Lower the foot to hold the button in place, aligning thedirection of the button.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until theneedle bar swings to the right.Press the stitch width adjusting key so the needle entersinto the right hole of the button.
Start sewing and continue until the machine stopsautomatically.
Remove the fabric from the machine.
Pull the bobbin threads to bring the needle threads downto the wrong side of the fabric.Tie the threads together.
When selecting the darning stitch, the LCD screen willadvise you to pull the button holder open.
Pull the button holder to the rear.
Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot. Pressthe up/down needle position button twice.Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle threadthrough the hole of the foot.
Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needleat the starting point. Then lower the foot.
1 Button holder2 Starting point
Start sewing. The machine will sew a darning 2 cm (3/4”)long and stop automatically.
Repeat sewing in the different direction until the darningcovers the rip or hole.
NOTE:The maximum size of darning is 2 cm (3/4”) long and0.7 cm (1/4”) wide.
3 Maximum length 2 cm (3/4”)4 Maximum width 0.7 cm (1/4”)
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Sewing a shorter darning
To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop themachine after sewing the required length, then press thereverse button.The required length has been determined.
Start the machine again and continue sewing until themachine stops automatically.
1 Required length2 Reverse button
Sewing the same size darning
Simply start the machine to sew another darning at thesame size.
To sew the darning at a different size
Press the memory key and start sewing from thebeginning.
Adjusting the evenness of darningThe evenness of darning may vary depending on thesewing conditions, such as type of fabrics, number oflayers etc. You can correct the unevenness of darningwith the stitch length adjusting key.
If the left corner is lower than the right side, press on “–“to correct it.If the right corner is lower than the left side, press on “+“to correct it.
NOTE: The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9 (default setting is d5).
Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams andbelt carriers where extra strength is needed.
SewingLower the needle at the starting point.Lower the foot and sew until the machine stopsautomatically.The machine will sew a tacking 1.5 cm (9/16”) longautomatically.
1 Starting point2 1.5 cm (9/16”)
Sewing a shorter tackTo sew a tack shorter than 1.5 cm (9/16”), first stop themachine after sewing the required length, and then pressthe reverse button.The required length has been determined.
Start the machine and continue sewing until the machinestops automatically.
Sewing the same size tackTo sew another tack at the same size, simply start themachine and it will stop automatically when finishingsewing.
Sewing the tack at a different sizeTo sew the next tack at a different size, press the memorykey to memorize a new size and start sewing fromthe beginning.
Open the eyelet with an eyelet puncher or pointedscissors.
Adjusting the shape of an eyelet
Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows:If the eyelet gap opens, press “–“ on the stitch lengthadjusting button.If the eyelet overlaps, press “+“ on the stitch lengthadjusting button. 1 Eyelet gap opens 2 Eyelet overlaps
NOTE:The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L3 (defaultsetting is L2).
Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sewwhile guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide onthe foot to keep a precise 1/4” seam allowance.
1 Guide2 Right sides of the fabric
Angle scales on the needle plate
You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired
angle without marking, by using the angle scales on the
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Quilting
Machine settingsPattern: D1 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot A or dual feed foot ADFoot pressure: 7
Attaching the quilting barInsert the quilting guide bar into the opening and slide thequilting guide bar to the position according to the desiredspace between seams.1 Opening on the foot holder2 Quilting guide bar3 Space between seams
SewingSew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar.
You can secure quilt layers and batting using the claspstitch.
Select pattern 103 and press the memory key .Press the memory lock key .
Lower the presser foot and start sewing. The machinewill automatically stop after sewing one unit of the pattern.Raise the presser foot and move the fabric to the nextposition.
QB-HFoot pressure: 7Feed dog: Lowered (See page 22)
Attaching the convertible free motion quilting footAttach the convertible free motion quilting foot and makesure that the needle enters the center of the hole in thefoot (refer to page 39).Adjust the height of the foot by turning the round nut untilthe bottom of the foot barely touches top of quilt layers.
1 Round nut
Changing the footThis foot is comes with the closed-toe foot attached,however it is convertible to the open-toe foot and clearview foot.To change the foot, raise the foot and turn the round nutto bring the foot to the lowest position.Remove the setscrew and remove the closed-toe foot.Attach the desired foot and secure it with the setscrew.Adjust the height of the foot (see above).
NOTE:Only the clear view foot can be used for zigzag stitches.
SewingBaste or pin the quilt layers. Draw a quilt design on thetop fabric with a washable maker.
Sew at medium speed while guiding the quilt layers withyour hands.Move the quilt layers 3 mm (1/8”) or less per stitch.
CAUTION:Do not select any pattern other than the straight stitchwith center needle position when the closed-toe oropen-toe foot is attached.Do not move the quilt layers toward you when theopen-toe foot is attached.
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Applique
Machine settingsPattern: 41-50 (Applique)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Satin stitch foot F or
open toe satin stitch foot F2Foot pressure: 4
Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place oruse a fusible web to secure the applique in place.Guide the applique fabric, so that the needle falls off theedge of the applique when the needle swings to the right.
(A): The patterns number 41 to 43 have a fixed centerneedle drop position.The stitch width changes symmetrically.
(B): The patterns number 44 to 48 have a fixed rightneedle drop position. When you change the stitchwidth, the left needle drop position will change.
(C): The patterns number 49 and 50 have a fixed leftneedle drop position. When you change the stitchwidth, the right needle drop position will change.
(B) (C)(A)
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Smocking
Machine settingsPattern: 55-58, 61-67 (Heirloom)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 5
Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, ginghamor challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the pro-jected width.
Sew rows of straight stitches, with the stitch length “5.0”and thread tension loosened to “0”, 1 cm (3/8”) apartacross the area to be smocked.Tie the threads along one edge. From the other edge, pullthe bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly.
NOTE:Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm (4”) threadtail to the back before starting to sew.Use the thread cutter on the face plate.
Select a smocking stitch and return the thread tension toAUTO.Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.
Remove the straight stitches between the gathered rows.
Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create anopen work appearance and add design interest.
Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (5/8˝) and press.Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 0.3 cm(1/8˝) apart.Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches thefolded edge on each side.
The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 timestheir original length while the stitch density remains thesame.
Example: Pattern number 134
Select pattern number 134.
Press the elongation key to select the desiredelongation ratio.Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the originalpattern length; X1 (original length) to X5.
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Twin Needle Sewing
CAUTION:Turn off the machine before changing the needle andthreading the machine.When sewing with the twin needle, press the twin needlekey .
NOTES:Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F.Use #60 or finer threads.Test the stitches before you begin to sew.
Threading the machine for twin needleRaise the needle to the highest position and raise thepresser foot.
Attach the extra spool pin (refer to page 14).Draw both threads from the spools and pass themthrough the points from z to m.Make sure that the two strands of thread do not gettangled.
Pass one of the threads through the needle bar threadguide on the left, and the other on the right.
1 Needle bar thread guide (left)2 Needle bar thread guide (right)
Thread the needles from the front to back by hand.
NOTES:Threading of points z to b is the same as for singleneedle.The needle threader cannot be used for the twin needle.
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Machine Setting
Pattern: See below
Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 7
Selecting the patternsSelect the desired pattern suitable for twin needlesewing.Press the twin needle key .The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and themaximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm.The needle drop position of straight stitches is restrictedto between 2.0 and 5.0.
1 Twin needle icon2 Maximum width (3.0)
NOTES: If you press the twin needle key, a warning message willappear when a pattern not suitable for twin needlesewing is selected.After pressing the twin needle key, patternsnot suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be selectedand the mark is shown instead of the pattern icon.Patterns cannot be programmed if the twin needle keyhas been pressed.
SewingSew at a medium speed.
When changing the sewing direction, raise the needlefrom the fabric.
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PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION
Pattern Combination
Example: Programming patterns 134 and 138.
NOTE: Patterns in the different groups, letters and numbers canalso be programmed.
z Select pattern 134 (Satin).
x Press the memory key.
c Select pattern 138 (Satin).
v Press the memory key or confirm button.
b Combination of patterns 134 and 138 will be sewncontinuously.
NOTE:If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of sewing,the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern,sew locking stitches and stop automatically.
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Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image
Example: Pattern 137 (Satin) and its mirror image
z Select pattern 137 (Satin).
x Press the memory key.
c Select pattern 137 (Satin) again.
v Press the mirror image key to turn over the pattern.
b Press the memory key.
n The machine will sew the pattern combinationrepeatedly.
NOTE:If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of sewing,the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern,sew locking stitches and stop automatically.
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Programming Automatic Thread Cutting
To cut the threads automatically after sewing the patterncombination, press the automatic thread cutter key afterprogramming the pattern combination.The cutter sign will be indicated on the LCD screen andthe LED signal on the thread cutter button will turn on.
1 Cutter sign2 LED signal
The machine will sew the pattern combination and cut thethreads, then stop automatically.
NOTE:If you wish to cut the threads automatically after sewingthe desired pattern, press the automatic thread cutterbutton after selecting the desired pattern.
When a pattern in the buttonhole group is selected, themachine will cut the threads and stop automatically afterthe pattern is completed.
When a pattern in any other group is selected, pressingthe auto-lock button or reverse button will cause themachine to cut the threads and stop automatically.
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Checking Properties of a Pattern Combination
You can check the total length, number of patterns andstitch count of a pattern combination.
1 Total length in centimeters and inches2 Number of patterns3 Total stitch counts
If you wish to sew a series of pattern 244 within a span of20 cm (8”), memorize one unit of pattern 244 and pressthe pattern icon on the LCD screen.
The length of the single pattern will be shown.Calculate how many number of patterns are required andmemorize the required number of patterns.
Check the total length of the pattern combination andadjust the number of the patterns if necessary.
Select the locking stitch and press the memory key.The machine will sew the memorized number of patternsand stop automatically.
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Sewing the Pattern Combination from theBeginning
If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a patterncombination and wish to sew it over again, press thememory key to sew the pattern combination from thebeginning.
1 Programmed pattern combination2 Sewing stopped.3 Press the memory key.4 Sewing starts from the beginning of the pattern
combination.
Sewing the Current Pattern from the Beginning
If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a patterncombination and wish to start sewing again from theincomplete pattern, press the mirror image key to sewfrom the beginning of the pattern last sewn.
1 Programmed pattern combination2 Sewing stopped.3 Press the mirror image key.4 Sewing starts from the beginning of the incomplete
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Bridge Stitches
Stitch patterns number 151 to 158 are bridge stitches,which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitchpattern.
Example:Combination of pattern 77 (Heirloom) andpattern 155 (Bridge)
z Select pattern 77 (Heirloom).
x Press the memory key.
c Select pattern 155 (Bridge).
v Press the memory key.
b Two counts of the straight stitch (bridge stitch) areadded to pattern 77.
1 Bridge stitch
NOTES: The number on the right of the stitch image indicatesstitch counts to be inserted.The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns151 to 154 and 157 are independent from those of thecombined pattern.
Patterns 155 to 158 will inherit the stitch length andneedle drop position of a previous pattern in theprogrammed pattern combination.
Use patterns 151-154 with satin stitches2 Pattern 154 (Bridge)
NOTE:Use pattern 157 if you wish to add straight stretchstitches.
Use a blank space if you wish to insert a space betweenstitch patterns.
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Programming a Monogram
Example: To program “R&B”
z Press the monogram key.
x Select letter “R” (Block style).
c Press the memory key.
v Select letter “&” (Block style).
b Press the memory key.
n Select letter “B” (Block style).
m Press the memory key.
, Press the auto thread cutter key
.
. The machine will sew “R&B”, cut the threads and stopautomatically.
NOTE:If you cut the threads with the thread cutter button, pressthe up/down needle position button to bring the needleto the down position before sewing.This prevents the needle mark of the extra stitch whencutting the threads.
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EDITING A PATTERN COMBINATION
Viewing a Long Combination
The LCD screen only shows 5 patterns or 9 characters ata time.If the entire combination is not displayed, press the editkey to view the rest of the combination.
Press the right arrow on the edit key to shift the cursor tothe right.Press the left arrow on the edit key to shift the cursor tothe left.
NOTE:Arrow signs ( , ) on the LCD screen indicate thatthere is the rest of the combination in that direction.
Once sewing has started, the cursor appears under thefirst pattern and will shift to the right as you sew.
Press the edit key again to view the hidden patterns or toedit the pattern combination.The cursor will blink and can be moved to the desiredposition.
Deleting the Patterns or Characters
Example: Deleting pattern 136
Press the edit key to shift the cursor under pattern 136.
Press the clear key.
Pattern 136 will be deleted.
NOTE: Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return to the display prior to programming.
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Programming Satin Stitches and Stretch Stitches
The stitch width of satin stitch and stretch stitchcombinations can be uniformly adjusted.
Press the stitch width adjustment key.The stitch width will be applied to all programmedpatterns.
NOTE:However uniform adjustment of the stitch length is notavailable. Adjust the stitch lengths individually.
Individual Stitch Adjustment
The stitch width and length can be individually adjustedfor each pattern in a programmed combination.
Example: Changing the stitch width of the one pattern in
the combination
Press the edit key to shift the cursor under the patternyou wish to adjust.
Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the width to“5.0”.
NOTES: To view the stitch settings of each pattern, shift thecursor under the desired pattern then press the stitchwidth or length adjusting key. The settings will bedisplayed at the bottom of the LCD screen.
If you press the stitch width or length adjusting key when the cursor is to the right of the last programmed pattern, individual adjustments will be cancelled and uniform adjustment will be applied.
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Overwriting a Stored Combination
z Program a pattern combination.Press the memory recall key to select the desiredaddress.
x If a pattern combination has been already stored, theLCD screen will show the image of the stored patterncombination.
c Press the memory key or memory key icon onthe LCD screen.The stored combination will be replaced with the newone.
STORING AND RECALLING A PATTERNCOMBINATION
Up to 20 pattern combinations can be stored in thememory for future use even after turning the power off.The stored pattern combination can be recalled bypressing the memory recall key.
Storing a Pattern Combination
z Program a pattern combination.Press the memory recall key.
x The LCD screen will show memory address M1 andthe key function assignment.Press the memory recall key or turn the jog dial toselect the desired address.
c Press the memory key or memory key icon onthe LCD screen.The pattern combination will be stored in the selectedmemory address.
1 Memory key icon
NOTE:The machine beeps and an hourglass appears on theLCD screen while the machine is storing the patterncombination.Do not turn the power switch off while the machine isbeeping.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns
The sewing results of the stitch patterns may varydepending upon sewing conditions, such as sewingspeed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that youwish to use.
If stretch stitch patterns or the stretch buttonhole isdistorted, correct it with the feed balancing dial.Set the feed balancing dial at the neutral position fornormal sewing.
1 Feed balancing dial2 Neutral position
Stretch stitch pattern
Example: Pattern 104 (Quilt)
If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dialin the direction of “+”.If the pattern is drawn out, turn the feed balancing dial inthe direction of “–”.
Stitch balance of the stretch buttonholes
Example: Patterns 30 and 32 (Buttonhole)
If the right row is denser, turn the dial in the directionof “+”.If the left row is denser, turn the dial in the direction of “–”.
NOTE: Return the feed balancing dial to its neutral position when the sewing is finished.
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Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and ThreadCutter Mechanism
WARNING:Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine beforecleaning.
CAUTION:Make sure to open the automatic needle converterbefore removing the needle plate.
NOTE:Do not dismantle the machine in any way other thanwhat is explained on this page.
z Remove the needle and presser foot. Remove thesetscrews and remove the needle plate.
1 Screwdriver2 Setscrew3 Needle plate
x Take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder andremove it.
4 Bobbin holder
c Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush and a softdry cloth.
5 Lint brush
v Clean the feed dog, thread cutter mechanism andhook race with the lint brush.
6 Feed dog7 Thread cutter mechanism8 Hook race
b Clean the hook race with a dry cloth.
Reattaching Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate
n Insert the bobbin holder. The knob of the bobbinholder should fit next to the stopper on the hook race.Be sure to align the triangle marks on the bobbinholder and stopper.
9 Knob10 Stopper11 Triangle marks
m Reattach the needle plate and tighten the screws.
NOTE:After cleaning the machine, insert the needle and attachthe presser foot.