Baby Lock Ellisimo BLSO Instruction and Reference Guide

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions”, 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.

This machine is intended for household use.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock

1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any

user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any

adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull

it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.

• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.

3Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped

or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized retailer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or

deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.

• When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the sewing machine by any other

part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.

• When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may

injure your back or knees.

4Always keep your work area clear:

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine

and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Do not store objects on the foot controller.

• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or

garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.

• Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the

sewing machine may fall, resulting in injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5Special care is required when sewing:

• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.

• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

• Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area.

• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.

6This machine is not a toy:

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

• The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.

• Do not use outdoors.

7For a longer service life:

• 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.

• 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.

• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

8For repair or adjustment:

• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized retailer.

• 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 Baby Lock retailer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with this machine.

Use only the USB mouse included with this machine.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information and updates, visit our website at www.babylock.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party: Tacony Corporation

1760 Gilsinn Lane, Fenton, Missouri 63026 USA

declares that the product Product Name:

Model Number:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Baby Lock Sewing Machine BLSO

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the retailer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital

device.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tacony Corporation could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

WARNING LABEL

The following warning label is on the included side cutter. Be sure to observe the precaution.

• When using the side cutter, sew between low and mid-speed and do not touch the knives or operation lever of the side cutter while sewing to avoid equipment damage or injury.

a Guide plate (lower knife) b Upper knife c Operation lever

Label location

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

Checking the Needle Location in the Screen

Edge Sewing

You can check the needle drop position on the screen of your machine, even if the needle has not actually been lowered. Also, you can view the location of the needle within the sewing area in the screen. See “Checking the Needle Location in the Screen” on page 75.

Using the built-in camera, the width of the area from the edge of the fabric to the stitching line can be measured and set for edge sewing. See “Edge Sewing” on page 138.

Using the Built-In Camera to

Note

Print and Stitch (Combining the

Align the Embroidering Position

The embroidering position can easily be aligned by using the machine’s built-in camera and the enclosed embroidery positioning sticker. See “Using the Built-In Camera to Align the Embroidering Position” on page 205 and 300.

Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color)

Embroidery and Printing)

Completed embroidery patterns can be combined with printed backgrounds that are built into this machine. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be created by ironing a background onto fabric or printing it onto printable fabric, and then embroider a design to compliment the background. See “PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)” on page 215 and 304.

You can embroider a multi-color pattern with a single color without stopping the machine while embroidering. See “Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color)” on page 293.

Duplicating a Pattern

You can duplicate a desired pattern with one touch. See “Duplicating a Pattern” on page 288.

• Print the background and embroidery position sheet in their original dimensions. If an image is printed in a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and background may not match. In addition, the built-in camera cannot detect the embroidery position mark. Make sure that the print settings are correctly specified.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE

Getting Ready

To learn the operation of the principal parts and the screens

Chapter 1

Page 11

Utility Stitches

Pre-programmed with more than 100 frequently used stitches

Chapter 3

Page 77

Embroidery

Maximum 30 cm × 20 cm (approx. 12 × 8 inches) for large embroidery designs

Sewing Basics

To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing operations

Chapter 2

Page 59

Character/Decorative Stitches

The variety of stitches widen your creativity

Chapter 4

Page 145

Embroidery Edit

Designs can be combined, rotated or enlarged

Chapter 5

Page 181

Appendix

Caring for your machine and dealing with errors and malfunctions

Chapter 7

Page 311

Chapter 6

Page 259

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’s basic operation procedures for someone who is using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/ decorative stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter 3 (Utility Stitches) or Chapter 4 (Character/ Decorative Stitches). When you are ready to begin using the embroidery function after reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, proceed to Chapter 5 (Embroidery). Once you understand the steps explained in Chapter 5, go on to Chapter 6 (Embroidery Edit) for an explanation about the embroidery edit functions. In the screens appearing in the step-by-step instructions, the parts referred to in the operations are marked

with . Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the operation. If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a function you

would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the operation manual in conjunction with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.

Chapter 3

To sew utility stitches To sew character or decorative stitches

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Chapter 4

To do machine embroidery

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 5 Chapter 6

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...................................................i

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................i

OUTSTANDING FEATURES .................................vi

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ...viii

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............................ix

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR

FUNCTIONS...........................................................1

Machine..................................................................................1

Needle and Presser Foot Section .............................................2

Embroidery Unit......................................................................3

Operation Buttons...................................................................3

Using the Flat Bed Attachment................................................4

Using the Accessory Case........................................................4

Using the Embroidery Unit Carrying Case ...............................5

Included Accessories...............................................................5

Options...................................................................................8

Using the Spool Stand .............................................................9

Chapter 1 Getting Ready 11

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF....................12

LCD SCREEN .......................................................14

USB Connectivity ..................................................................18

Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ...................................22

Using the Sewing Machine Help Key ...................................32

Using the Operation Guide Function.....................................33

Using the Sewing Guide Function .........................................34

Using the Pattern Explanation Function.................................35

LOWER THREADING ..........................................37

Winding the Bobbin ..............................................................37

Setting the Bobbin .................................................................43

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread ...............................................45

UPPER THREADING............................................46

Upper Threading...................................................................46

Using the Twin Needle Mode................................................49

Using the Spool Stand ...........................................................52

Using Threads that Unwind Quickly .....................................53

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT .......................54

Removing the Presser Foot ....................................................54

Attaching the Presser Foot .....................................................54

Attaching the Walking Foot ...................................................55

CHANGING THE NEEDLE...................................56

About the Needle ..................................................................58

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations .....................................58

Chapter 2 Sewing Basics 59

SEWING ..............................................................60

Sewing a Stitch......................................................................60

Sewing Reinforcement Stitches..............................................62

Sewing Curves.......................................................................62

Changing Sewing Direction...................................................63

Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics.................................................63

Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener ...........................................64

Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ...................................................64

Sewing Stretch Fabrics...........................................................65

STITCH SETTINGS...............................................66

Setting the Stitch Width.........................................................66

Setting the Stitch Length ........................................................67

Setting the Thread Tension ....................................................67

USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................69

Automatic Reinforcement Stitching .......................................69

Automatic Thread Cutting .....................................................70

Using the Knee Lifter .............................................................71

Pivoting.................................................................................72

Automatic Fabric Sensor System

(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)..........................................73

Needle Position – Stitch Placement .......................................74

Locking the Screen ............................................................... 74

Checking the Needle Location in the Screen......................... 75

Chapter 3 Utility Stitches 77

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES .......................... 78

Selecting a Stitch .................................................................. 79

Saving Your Stitch Settings.................................................... 81

SEWING THE STITCHES ..................................... 83

Straight Stitches .................................................................... 83

Dart Seam............................................................................. 88

Gathering ............................................................................. 88

Flat Fell Seam ....................................................................... 89

Pintuck ................................................................................. 90

Zigzag Stitches...................................................................... 91

Elastic Zigzag Stitches........................................................... 93

Overcasting .......................................................................... 94

Quilting................................................................................ 99

Blind Hem Stitches............................................................. 111

Appliqué............................................................................. 113

Shelltuck Stitches................................................................ 114

Scallop Stitches................................................................... 115

Crazy Quilting.................................................................... 116

Smocking Stitches............................................................... 116

Fagoting.............................................................................. 117

Tape or Elastic Attaching .................................................... 117

Heirloom............................................................................ 119

One-step Buttonholes ......................................................... 121

Four-step Buttonholes......................................................... 125

Bar Tacks............................................................................ 129

Button Sewing .................................................................... 131

Eyelet.................................................................................. 133

Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch).......134

Zipper Insertion.................................................................. 135

Edge Sewing ....................................................................... 138

Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches 145

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ........................ 146

Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/

Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ..................... 148

Alphabet Characters ........................................................... 148

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS ............................ 152

Sewing Attractive Finishes .................................................. 152

Basic Sewing ...................................................................... 152

Making Adjustments........................................................... 153

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS............................ 155

Changing the Size............................................................... 157

Changing the Length

(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ................................... 157

Creating a Vertical Mirror Image......................................... 157

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image .................................... 158

Sewing a Pattern Continuously ........................................... 158

Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)........158

Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern............................ 159

Checking the Image............................................................ 160

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS..................... 162

Before Combining............................................................... 162

Combining Various Stitch Patterns...................................... 162

Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns......................... 164

Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns ............ 165

Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length..................... 165

Making Step Stitch Patterns

(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ................................... 166

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION .................. 169

Stitch Data Precautions....................................................... 169

Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory................. 171

Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media ................................... 173

Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer................................ 175

CONTENTS

Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory........ 176

Recalling from USB Media.................................................. 177

Recalling from the Computer ..............................................178

Chapter 5 Embroidery 181

BEFORE EMBROIDERING .................................182

Embroidery Step by Step .....................................................182

Attaching Embroidery Foot “W”.......................................... 183

Attaching the Embroidery Unit............................................ 184

SELECTING PATTERNS......................................186

Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Baby Lock “Exclusives”/Greek Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery

Patterns...............................................................................189

Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns.................................190

Selecting Frame Patterns ..................................................... 193

Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards........................... 194

Selecting Patterns from USB Media/Computer..................... 194

VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN......................195

PREPARING THE FABRIC ..................................197

Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric ........... 197

Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ...................... 199

Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ........................ 202

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME..........203

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION.........205

Using the Built-In Camera

to Align the Embroidering Position...................................... 205

Checking the Pattern Position .............................................208

Previewing the Completed Pattern ......................................209

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ..............210

Sewing Attractive Finishes...................................................210

Using Prewound Bobbins.................................................... 211

Sewing Embroidery Patterns................................................ 212

Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué ..............213

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY

PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) ..............215

Selecting a Pattern ..............................................................216

Outputting the Background Image and Positioning Image ........ 217

Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet ..... 219

Sewing Embroidery Patterns................................................ 220

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY

PROCESS ............................................................221

If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread........................................ 221

If the Thread Breaks During Sewing ....................................222

Restarting from the Beginning .............................................223

Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power ............. 223

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ..........225

Adjusting Thread Tension ................................................... 225

Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case

(with No Color on the Screw).............................................. 226

Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function

(END COLOR TRIM)........................................................... 227

Using the Thread Trimming Function

(JUMP STITCH TRIM)..........................................................228

Adjusting the Embroidery Speed ......................................... 229

Changing the Thread Color Display ....................................229

Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ............................ 230

REVISING THE PATTERN ..................................232

Changing the Pattern Position .............................................232

Aligning the Pattern and the Needle....................................233

Changing the Size...............................................................234

Rotating the Pattern............................................................. 235

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image .................................... 236

Changing the Density

(Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only).................... 237

Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns ........... 238

Embroidering Linked Characters .........................................239

Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color).............241

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION...................242

Embroidery Data Precautions.............................................. 242

Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ........ 244

Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media .......................... 247

Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer.......................248

Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory..................249

Recalling from USB Media ..................................................250

Recalling from the Computer...............................................252

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ......................... 254

Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)...................254

Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)...................255

Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns ........................................257

Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit 259

EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS...................... 260

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT ...................... 261

Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Baby Lock “Exclusives”/Greek Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery

Patterns/Frame Patterns .......................................................262

Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns .................................262

EDITING PATTERNS ......................................... 265

Moving the Pattern ..............................................................267

Rotating the Pattern .............................................................267

Changing the Size of the Pattern..........................................268

Deleting the Pattern.............................................................269

Changing the Configuration of

Alphabet Character Patterns ................................................269

Changing Alphabet Character Spacing ................................270

Reducing Character Spacing................................................271

Separating Combined Character Patterns.............................272

Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character

in a Pattern..........................................................................273

Embroidering Linked Characters ..........................................274

Changing the Thread Color .................................................276

Creating a Custom Thread Table .........................................277

Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table ................281

Designing Repeated Patterns ...............................................282

Duplicating a Pattern...........................................................288

After Editing ........................................................................288

COMBINING PATTERNS .................................. 289

Editing Combined Patterns ..................................................289

Sewing Combined Patterns..................................................292

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ........ 293

Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color) .............293

Basting Embroidery .............................................................293

Creating an Appliqué Piece.................................................294

Using the Built-In Camera to

Align the Embroidering Position..........................................300

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION .................. 303

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY

PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) .............. 304

Selecting a Pattern...............................................................305

Outputting the Background Image and Positioning Image ...305

Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet......308

Sewing Embroidery Patterns ................................................309

Chapter 7 Appendix 311

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 312

Cleaning the LCD Screen ....................................................312

Cleaning the Machine Casing..............................................312

Cleaning the Race ...............................................................312

Cleaning the Bobbin Case ...................................................313

Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area .......................314

About the Maintenance Message .........................................315

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ................................ 316

Touch Panel is Malfunctioning ............................................316

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 317

ERROR MESSAGES............................................ 322

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 330

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE ........331

Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media.................................331

Upgrade Procedure Using Computer...................................332

STITCH SETTING CHART ................................. 335

INDEX............................................................... 344

CONTENTS

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.

Machine

■ Front View

a Top cover

Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.

b Pre-tension disk

Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding the bobbin thread. (page 37)

c Thread guide for bobbin winding

Pass the thread through this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. (page 37)

d Spool pin

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page 46)

e Spool cap

Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place. (page 46)

f Supplemental spool pin

Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the twin needle. (page 37, 49)

g Bobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page 37)

h LCD (liquid crystal display)

Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in the LCD. (page 14)

i Knee lifter

Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 71)

j Knee lifter slot

Insert the knee lifter into the slot. (page 71)

k Operation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed

controller

Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine. (page 3)

l 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. (page 4)

m Thread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. (page

48)

n Thread guide plate

Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread. (page 46)

■ Right-side/Rear View

a Handle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.

b Presser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 54)

c Main power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF. (page 12)

d Foot controller with retractable cord

Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine. (page 61)

e Power cord receptacle

Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page 12)

f Air vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.

g Foot controller jack

Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. (page

61)

h Speaker i USB port for computer

In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. (page 18, 175,

248)

j USB port for mouse (page 18) k Primary (top) USB port for media

In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB media directly into the USB port. (page 173, 247)

l Touch pen holder

Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use.

m Handwheel

Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Needle and Presser Foot Section

a Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes. (page 121)

b Presser foot holder

The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. (page

54)

c Presser foot holder screw

Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in place. (page 55)

d Presser foot

The presser foot consistently applies pressure to the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch. (page 54)

e Feed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

f Bobbin cover

Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin. (page 43, 92)

g Needle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race. (page 86,

211)

h Needle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams. (page 85)

i Needle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. (page 46)

j Needle clamp screw

Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. (page

55)

Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover (with mark) and needle plate cover

The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for patterns with a middle (center) needle position. The measurements on the needle plate and the needle plate cover are references for stitches with a left needle position.

a For stitches with a middle (center) needle position b For stitches with a left needle position c Left needle position on the needle plate <inch> d Left needle position on the needle plate <cm> e Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover

(with mark) <inch>

f Left needle position on the needle plate cover <inch>

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

CAUTION

Embroidery Unit

a Carriage

The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. (page 184)

b Release button (located under the embroidery unit)

Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit. (page

185)

c Embroidery frame holder

Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the frame in place. (page 203)

d Frame-securing lever

Press the frame-securing lever down to secure the embroidery frame. (page 203)

e Embroidery unit connection

Insert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port when attaching the embroidery unit. (page 184)

• After the embroidery frame is set in the frame holder, be sure the frame-securing lever is correctly lowered.

Operation Buttons

a “Start/Stop” button

Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed and then begin sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the machine. Hold the button in to sew at the machine’s slowest speed. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode.

Green: The machine is ready to sew or is sewing.

Red: The machine cannot sew.

b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button

Use this button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing. Press this button, and the machine sews 3 stitches in the same spot and stops automatically. For straight and zigzag stitch patterns that take reverse stitches, the machine will sew reverse stitches at low speed only while holding down the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (the stitches are sewn in the opposite direction).

c “Needle Position” button

Use this button when changing sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas. Press this button to raise or lower the needle position. With this button, you can lower and raise the needle to sew a single stitch.

d “Thread Cutter” button

Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread.

e “Presser Foot Lifter” button

Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric. Press this button again to raise the presser foot.

f Sewing Speed controller

Use this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Move the slide to the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the slide to the right to sew at higher speeds. Beginners should sew at a slow speed.

g “Automatic Threading” button

Use this button to automatically thread the needle.

• Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have been cut. The needle may break and threads may become tangled, or damage to the machine may occur.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Using the Flat Bed Attachment

Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.

Using the Accessory Case

■ Opening the Accessory Case

Fully slide the bar on each side of the accessory case, and then lift off the lid to open the case. The case can only be opened or locked correctly if both bars are slid in the same direction.

■ Closing the Accessory Case

Fully slide the bar on each side of the accessory case lid to align the notches in the lid with the notches in the bars.

Place the lid on top of the case so that the notches in the lid align with the tabs on the case, and then slide the bar on each side back to the center of the accessory case.

a Bars

■ Using the Accessory Trays

Two presser foot storage trays are stored in the included accessory case. One is for presser feet for utility sewing, and the other is for presser feet for embroidery and machine quilting.

a For presser feet for utility sewing b For presser feet for embroidery and machine

quilting

For your convenience, a presser foot storage tray can be stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Using the Embroidery Unit Carrying Case

Included accessories 46-49 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case. To open the embroidery unit carrying case, raise each lock and move the latches out of position. To re-hook the latches and securely close the case, position the latch on the catch of the unit lid and lower the lock till it snaps.

a Storage space of the flat bed attachment b Presser foot storage space of the flat bed

attachment

c Presser foot storage trays

a Latches

Included Accessories

See table on the next page about included accessories.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored)

12345 67

8 9 101112131415

* 17* 18*

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37

19 20 21 22

2.0/11 needle

75/11 2needles

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

** 47** 48** 49**

*See Additional Accessories Guide for presser foot instruction. **Included Accessories 46-49 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case.

50 51 52 53

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61

62 63

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-051

2 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-351

3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-051

4 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051

5 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-151

6 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-051

7 Button fitting foot “M” 130489-001

8 Walking foot XE1986-001

9 Side cutter foot XC3198-001

10 Straight stitch foot XD0826-051

11 Free motion quilting foot “C” XE0765-001

12 Free motion echo quilting foot

“E”

13 Free motion open toe quilting

foot “O”

14 Embroidery foot “W” XC8156-651

15 Vertical stitch alignment foot

“V”

Blind stitch foot (with guide)

Narrow hemmer foot

Cording foot (3 cord guide)

19 Needle set XE4962-001

20 Twin needle XE4963-001

21 Ball point needle set XD0705-051

22 Bobbin × 10

(One is on machine.)

23 Seam ripper X54243-001

24 Scissors 184783-051

25 Cleaning brush X59476-051

26 Eyelet punch 135793-001

27 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051

28 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051

29 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051

30 Spool cap (small) 130013-154

31 Spool cap (medium) × 2

(One is on machine.)

32 Spool cap (large) 130012-054

33 Spool stand See page 9

34 Spool felt X57045-051

35 Spool net × 2 XA5523-050

36 Embroidery needle plate

cover

37 Touch pen (stylus) XA9940-051

38 Knee lifter X4713-001

39 USB cable XD0745-051

XE0766-001

XE0767-001

XE0005-001

XA0059-001

XE0754-001

XA6871-001

X52860-150

X55260-153

XA9939-051

No. Part Name Part Code

40 Alternate bobbin case

(no color)

41 Straight stitch needle plate XE4908-001

42 Cord guide bobbin cover

(with single hole)

43 Bobbin cover (with mark) XE0756-001

44 Bobbin center pin and user

manual

45 Foot controller XC8028-051

46 Embroidery frame set (small)

H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches)

47 Embroidery frame set

(medium) H 10 cm × W 10 cm (H 4 inches × W 4 inches)

48 Embroidery frame set (quilt)

H 20 cm × W 20 cm (H 8 inches × W 8 inches)

49 Embroidery frame set

(extra large) H 30 cm × W 20 cm (H 12 inches × W 8 inches)

50 Embroidery bobbin thread BBT-W

51 Embroidery positioning

stickers × 3

52 Edge sewing sheet × 6 XE5500-001

53 Stabilizer material BM3:XE0806-001

54 Chalk pencil 184944-001

55 USB mouse XE4904-001

56 LCD cleaning cloth XE5023-001

57 Soft cover XE5112-001

58 Embroidery unit carrying

case

59 Accessory case XE5073-001

60 Power cord XC6052-051

61 Instruction and reference

guide

62 Quick reference guide XE5022-001

63 Additional accessories guide XE5470-001

XC8167-451

XC8449-051

XD0836-051

EF73:Frame

EF77:Embroidery sheet

EF74:Frame

EF78:Embroidery sheet

EF91:Frame

EF93:Embroidery sheet

EF92:Frame

EF94:Embroidery sheet

XE4912-001

XE3803-001

XE5021-001

*See Additional Accessories Guide for presser foot instruction.

• Foot controller: Model S

This foot controller can be used on the machine model:BLSO.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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Note

• Always use accessories recommended for this machine.

• The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized retailer (Part code XA4813-051).

• Included accessories 39, 45, 61, 62 and 63 can be stored in the machine’s soft cover case.

Options

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Border embroidery frame

H 18 cm × W 10 cm (H 7 inches × W 4 inches)

2 10 spool stand BLSO-TS

3 Embroidery frame set (large)

H 18 cm × W 13 cm (H 7 inches × W 5 inches)

4 Embroidery card Reader BLECR

5 Extension Table and free

motion grip

6 Embroidery bobbin

thread(white)

Embroidery bobbin thread(black)

7 Seam guide BLG-SG

8 1/4 inch piecing foot with

guide

9 Edge sewing sheet × 5 BLSO-ESS

10 Embroidery positioning

stickers × 6

BLSO-BF

EF75:Frame

EF79:Embroidery sheet

BLSO-ET

BBT-W

BBT-B

ESG-QGF

BLSO-EPS

• All specifications are correct at the time of printing. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.

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456

789

• Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine.

• Visit your nearest authorized retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories.

Using the Spool Stand

CAUTION

Note

The included spool stand is useful when using thread spools with a large diameter (cross-wound thread). The spool stand can hold two spools of thread.

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

■ How to assemble the spool stand

Fully extend the telescopic thread guide shaft, and then rotate the shaft until the two internal stoppers click into place.

Insert the telescopic thread guide into the round hole at the center of the spool support, and then use a screwdriver to securely tighten the screw (a) from the reverse side.

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Telescopic thread guide XE0766-001 2 Spool support XE4958-001 3 Spool pin × 2 XA6313-051 4 Screw and washer XC7568-051 5 Spool cap (XL) × 2 XE0779-001 6 Spool holders × 2 XA0679-050 7 Spool cap base × 2 XE0780-001 8 Spool felt × 2 XC7134-051

• Do not lift the handle of the machine while the spool stand is installed.

• Do not push or pull the telescopic thread guide or spool pins with extreme force, otherwise damage may result.

• Do not place any object other than spools of thread on the spool support.

• Do not try to wind thread on the bobbin while sewing using the spool stand.

a Screw

• Make sure that the stoppers on the telescopic thread guide shaft are firmly in place and that the top of the thread guide is directly above the spool pins. In addition, check that the shaft is securely tightened in the spool support.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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Firmly insert the two spool pins into the two holes in the spool support.

Open the upper cover of the machine. From the back of the machine, press in the upper cover latches (one on each side), and then pull the upper cover up to remove it from the machine.

■ How to remove

From the back of the machine, press in the spool stand latches (one on each side), and then pull the spool stand up to remove it from the machine.

Attach the upper cover to the machine.

Insert the spool stand onto the notches of the machine.

• See page 41 about the bobbin winding using the spool stand.

• See page 52 about the upper threading using the spool stand.

Chapter 1

Getting Ready

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF...............12

LCD SCREEN...................................................14

■ Home Page Screen ................................................................... 14

■ Utility Stitch LCD Screen ......................................................... 15

■ Key Functions ...........................................................................16

USB Connectivity.............................................................. 18

■ Using USB Media or Embroidery Card Reader/

USB Card Writer Module*........................................................ 18

■ Connecting the Machine to the Computer ............................... 19

■ Using a USB Mouse ..................................................................19

■ Clicking a Key ..........................................................................20

■ Changing Pages ........................................................................20

Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ............................... 22

■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used ........25

■ Changing the Screen Saver Image ............................................25

■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display ..........................................28

■ Choosing the Display Language................................................ 29

■ Changing the Background Colors

of the Embroidery Patterns.......................................................30

Using the Sewing Machine Help Key ................................ 32

Using the Operation Guide Function................................ 33

Using the Sewing Guide Function..................................... 34

Using the Pattern Explanation Function ............................ 35

LOWER THREADING .....................................37

Winding the Bobbin .......................................................... 37

■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin............................................37

■ Using the Spool Pin ..................................................................40

■ Using the Spool Stand ..............................................................41

■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat.......42

Setting the Bobbin ............................................................ 43

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread........................................... 45

UPPER THREADING.......................................46

Upper Threading............................................................... 46

Using the Twin Needle Mode ........................................... 49

Using the Spool Stand ....................................................... 52

■ Using the Spool Stand ..............................................................52

Using Threads that Unwind Quickly ................................. 53

■ Using the Spool Net .................................................................53

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ..................54

Removing the Presser Foot................................................ 54

Attaching the Presser Foot ................................................ 54

Attaching the Walking Foot .............................................. 55

CHANGING THE NEEDLE..............................56

About the Needle.............................................................. 58

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations................................ 58

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF

WARNING

CAUTION

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF

• Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power cord receptacle on the machine.

• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.

• Turn the main power to OFF 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

• Use only the power cord included with this machine.

• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

• When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.

• Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized retailer 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.

• When leaving the machine unattended, either the main switch of the machine should be turned to OFF or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.

• When servicing the machine or when removing covers, the machine must be unplugged.

• 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.

Insert the power supply cord into the power

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cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall outlet.

a Main power switch b Power supply cord

Turn the main power switch to “I” to turn on the machine.

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF

Getting Ready

a OFF b ON

• When the machine is turned on, the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move; this is not a malfunction.

Turn the main power switch to “O” to turn off the machine.

LCD SCREEN

Note

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LCD SCREEN

When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is played. Touch anywhere on the screen for the home page screen to be displayed. Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included touch pen to select a machine function.

• When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine, the needle will automatically move to the middle position.

• Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screwdriver, or other hard or sharp object. It is not necessary to press hard on the screen. Pressing too hard or using a sharp object may damage the screen.

■ Home Page Screen

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Sewing key Press this key to sew utility stitches or character or decorative stitch

patterns.

b Embroidery key Attach the embroidery unit and press this key to embroider patterns. 182

c Embroidery Edit key Press this key to combine embroidery patterns. With the embroidery

edit functions, you can also create original embroidery patterns or frame patterns.

See the “Key

Functions” table.

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LCD SCREEN

a b

■ Utility Stitch LCD Screen

Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key.

Getting Ready

a Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position.

Single needle/down position Single needle/up position

Twin needle/down position Twin needle/up position

b Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch. c Shows the presser foot code. Attach the presser foot indicated in this display before sewing. d Shows a preview of the selected stitch.

When shown at 100%, the stitch appears in the screen at nearly its actual size.

e Shows the stitch patterns. f Shows additional pages that can be displayed (Illustration shows page 1 of 2.).

* All key functions of the LCD are explained in the “Key Functions” table on the following page.

LCD SCREEN

b e

mno

cxd

■ Key Functions

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Utility stitch key Press this key to select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem

b Character/Decorative

c Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen.When the screen is locked, the various

d Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern. 80

e Home page screen

f Stitch selection

g Edge sewing key Using the built-in camera, press this key to measure the width of the area from

h Needle mode

i Retrieve key Press this key to retrieve a saved pattern. 82

j Manual memory key Change the stitch pattern settings (zigzag width and stitch length, thread

stitch key

key

display

selection key (single/ double)

stitch, or other stitches commonly used in garment construction.

Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. 146

settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.

Press this key anytime it is displayed to return to the home page screen and select a different category - “Utility and Decorative Stitches”, “Embroidery” or “Embroidery edit”.

Press the key for the pattern you want to sew. Use

to change to different stitch groups.

the edge of the fabric to the stitch and set the camera for edge sewing.

Press this key to select twin needle sewing mode. The sewing mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the key. If the key display is light gray, the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn in the twin needle mode.

tension, automatic thread cutting or automatic reinforcement stitching, etc.), then save them by pressing this key. Five sets of settings can be saved for a single stitch pattern.

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LCD SCREEN

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

k Reset key Press this key to return the selected stitch pattern saved settings to the default

l Presser foot/Needle

exchange key

m Sewing machine help

key

n Camera view key Touch this key to check the needle location as it is shown on the screen through

o Machine setting mode

key

p Stitch width and stitch

length key

settings. Press this key before changing the needle, the presser foot, etc. This key locks

all key and button functions to prevent operation of the machine. Press this key to see explanations on how to use the machine. 32

the built in camera. Press this key to change the needle stop position, change the volume of

operation beep, adjust the pattern or screen, and change other machine settings.

Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected stitch pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to adjust the zigzag width and stitch length settings.

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Getting Ready

q Thread tension key Shows the automatic thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch

pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to change the thread tension settings.

r Mirror image key Press this key to create a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern. If the key

s Automatic thread

cutting key

t Automatic

reinforcement stitch key

u Free motion mode key Press this key to enter free motion sewing mode.

v Pivot key Press this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is selected,

w Pattern display size Shows the approximate size of the pattern selected.

x Scroll key

display is light gray, a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn.

Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function. Set the automatic thread cutting function before sewing to have the machine automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches) and trim the threads after sewing.

Press this key to use the automatic reinforcement stitching (reverse stitching) setting. If you select this setting before sewing, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches).

The presser foot is raised to an appropriate height and the feed dog is lowered for free motion quilting.

stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot automatically. In addition, when sewing is restarted, the presser foot is automatically lowered.

• If this key appears as , the pivot function cannot be used.

• Be sure the needle position on page 23 of Machine Settings is set to the down position.

: Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern

: 1/2 the size of the sewn pattern

: 1/4 the size of the sewn pattern

* The actual size of the sewn pattern may differ depending on the type of

fabric and thread that is used.

Press or , to move one page at a time, or touch anywhere on the bar to jump ahead for additional pages of stitches.

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LCD SCREEN

Note

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USB Connectivity

You can perform many functions using the USB ports on the machine. Connect the appropriate devices according to the feature of each ports.

a Primary (top) USB port b Embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module*

a Primary (top) USB port for media or card Reader/

USB card writer module* (USB2.0)

* If you have purchased the Palette Ver5 or later,

Palette Petite or Palette PTS, you can plug the included USB card writer module into the machine as an embroidery card reader, and recall patterns.

b USB port for mouse (USB1.1) c USB port for computer

• The processing speed may vary by port selection and quantity of data.

• Do not insert anything other than USB media into the USB media port. Otherwise, the USB media drive may be damaged.

■ Using USB Media or Embroidery Card Reader/USB Card Writer Module*

When sending or reading patterns using the USB media or the embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module*, connect the device to the primary (top) USB port. The primary (top) USB port processes the data faster than the other ports.

* If you have purchased the Palette Ver5 or later,

Palette Petite or Palette PTS, you can plug the included USB card writer module into the machine as an embroidery card reader, and recall patterns.

• Two USB media cannot be used with this machine at the same time. If two USB media are inserted, only the USB media inserted first is detected.

• Use only an embroidery card reader designed for this machine. Using an unauthorized embroidery card reader may cause your machine to operate incorrectly.

• Embroidery patterns cannot be saved from the machine to an embroidery card inserted into a connected USB card writer module.

• USB media is widely used, however some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.

• Depending on the type of USB media being used, either directly plug the USB device into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB media Reader/Writer into the machine’s USB port.

• You can plug the optional embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module* into the primary (top) or center port, when the mouse is not connected.

• You can plug a USB media into the center port, but the primary (top) USB port processes the data faster. It is recommended to use the primary (top) USB port.

a Primary (top) USB port b USB media

LCD SCREEN

Note

■ Connecting the Machine to the Computer

Using the included USB cable, the sewing machine can be connected to your computer.

a USB port for computer b USB cable connector

• The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a port in one direction. If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not insert it with force. Check the orientation of the connector.

• For details on the position of the USB port on the computer (or USB hub), refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment.

■ Using a USB Mouse

The USB mouse, connected to the sewing machine, can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens.

Connect a USB mouse to the USB 1.1 port marked

with . You can also connect a USB mouse to

the other USB port (USB 2.0).

a USB port for mouse b USB mouse

• Do not perform operations with the mouse at the same time that you are touching the screen with your finger or the included touch pen.

• A USB mouse can be connected or disconnected at any time.

• Only the left mouse button and its wheel can be used to perform operations. No other buttons can be used.

• The mouse pointer does not appear in the camera view window, the screen saver or the home page screen.

Getting Ready

LCD SCREEN

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■ Clicking a Key

When the mouse is connected, the pointer appears on the screen. Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired key, and then click the left mouse button.

• Double-clicking has no effect.

■ Changing Pages

Rotate the mouse wheel to switch through the tabs of the pattern selection screens.

• If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed, rotate the mouse wheel or click the left mouse button

with the pointer on / or display the previous or next page.

/ to

a Pointer

LCD SCREEN

Getting Ready

LCD SCREEN

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Using the Machine Setting Mode Key

Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening

display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press for “Sewing settings”, for

“General settings” or for “Embroidery settings”.

• Press or to display a different settings screen.

Sewing settings

a Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width (see page 104). b Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns (see page 153). c Adjust the presser foot height. (Select the height of the presser foot when the presser foot is raised.) d Adjust the presser foot pressure. (The higher the number, the greater the pressure will be. Set the pressure at “3” for

normal sewing.)

e Select whether “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is the utility stitch that is automatically

selected when the machine is turned on.

f Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected (see page 72).

Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm and 7.5 mm).

g Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode (see page 105). h When set to “ON”, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing. This

enables the fabric to be fed smoothly (see pages 64 and 73).

General settings

CAUTION

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LCD SCREEN

• If “Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor” is set to “OFF”, remove the upper thread. If the machine is used with the upper thread threaded, the machine will not be able to detect if the thread has become tangled. Continuing to use the machine with tangled thread may cause damage.

a Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. Select the

down position when using the pivot key.

b Select the operation of the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” button from the following two sequences (see page

74). Each press of the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” button: “ON” – raises the needle, stops it at a nearly lowered position, then lowers it “OFF” – raises the needle, then lowers it

c Change the brightness of the Needle Area and Work Area Lights. d Change the speaker volume. e Change the shape of the pointer when a USB mouse is used (see page 25). f Turn both the upper and bobbin thread sensor “ON” or “OFF”. If it is turned “OFF”, the machine can be used without

thread.

g Select the length of time until the screen saver appears. A setting between “OFF” (0) and “60” minutes can be set in

1-minute increments.

h Change the image of the screen saver (see page 25). i Select the initial screen that is displayed when the machine is turned on (see page 28). j Use when running an application. k Change the display language (see page 29). l Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine, which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular

servicing. (Contact your authorized retailer for details.)

m The “No.” is the number for the embroidery and sewing machine. n Display the program version. “Version 1” shows the program version of the LCD panel, “Version 2” shows the

program version of the machine.

Getting Ready

• The latest version of software is installed in your machine. Check with your local authorized Baby Lock

retailer or at “www.babylock.com” for available updates (see page 331).

LCD SCREEN

Embroidery settings

a Select from among 14 embroidery frame displays (see page 230). b Change the thread color display on the embroidery screen; thread number, color name (see page 229). c When the thread number “#123” is selected, select from six thread brands (see page 229). d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (see page 229). e Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering (see page 225). f Select the height of the embroidery foot “W” during embroidering (see page 197). g Change the display units (mm/inch). h Change the initial mode of the display (embroidery/embroidery edit). i Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area (see page 30). j Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area (see page 30). k Adjust the distance between the pattern and the basting stitching (see page 293). l Adjust the distance between the appliqué pattern and the outline (see page 294).

LCD SCREEN

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Note

■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used

In the settings screen, the shape can be selected for the pointer that appears when a USB mouse is connected. Depending upon the background color, select the desired shape from the three that are available.

• For details on changing the background color, refer to “Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns” on page

30.

Press .

→ The Sewing settings screen appears.

Press .

Use and to choose the pointer

shape from the three settings available

(, and ).

Getting Ready

→ The General settings screen appears.

Display 3/7 (page 3 of 7) of the General

settings screen.

Press to return to the original screen.

• The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off.

■ Changing the Screen Saver Image

Instead of the default image, you can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine. Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the image on your computer or USB media.

Compatible image files

Format

File size

File dimension

Number allowed

JPEG format (.jpg)

Max. 150 KB for each image

480 × 800 pixels or less, (If the width is more than 480 pixels, the image imported will be reduced to a width of 480 pixels.)

5 or less

• When using USB media, make sure that it contains only your own personal images to be selected for the screen saver.

• Folders are recognized. Open the folder that holds your personal images.

LCD SCREEN

Press .

o The Sewing settings screen appears.

Press .

o The General settings screen appears.

Display 4/7 (page 4 of 7) of the General

settings screen.

Press .

Connect the USB media or the computer (using a USB cable) that contains your personal image to the USB port of the machine.

* See page 18 about USB connectivity.

LCD SCREEN

Press to select the first image.

* Press when connecting a computer using a

USB cable, and then copy your personal images into “Removable Disk”, which appears on the desktop of the computer.

o A list of your personal images appear on the screen.

* Press to delete the selected image.

* Press to view the previous page.

Press a file name to select image and then

press .

Getting Ready

* The images will appear in a list in this screen. Select

the desired number to specify the image.

Select the device that is connected.

o The selected image is stored on your machine.

* Press to view the previous page.

Repeat the procedure from step g to select

the remaining images.

Press to return to the original screen.

* Press when connecting USB media to the

primary (top) USB port.

* Press when connecting USB media to the

center USB port.

LCD SCREEN

■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display

The Initial screen that appears on the machine can be changed.

Press .

o The Sewing settings screen appears.

Press .

Use and to select the setting for the

initial screen display.

o The General settings screen appears.

Display 4/7 (page 4 of 7) of the General settings screen.

* Opening Screen: When the machine is turned on,

the home page screen appears after the opening movie screen is touched.

* Home Page: When the machine is turned on, the

home page screen appears.

* Sewing/Embroidery Screen: When the machine is

turned on, the Embroidery screen appears if the embroidery unit is attached to the machine, or the sewing screen appears if the embroidery unit is not attached to the machine.

Press to return to the original screen.

LCD SCREEN

■ Choosing the Display Language

Press .

o The Sewing settings screen appears.

Press .

Use and to choose the display

language.

* Choose from the following languages: “English”,

“Deutsch (German)”, “Français (French)”, “Italiano (Italian)”, “Nederlands (Dutch)”, “Español (Spanish)”, “Dansk (Danish)”, “Norsk (Norwegian)”, “Suomi (Finnish)”, “Svenska (Swedish)”, “Português (Portuguese)”, “Ɋɭɫɫɤɢɣ (Russian)”.

Getting Ready

o The General settings screen appears.

Display 4/7 (page 4 of 7) of the General

settings screen.

a Display language

Press to return to the original screen.

LCD SCREEN

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■ Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns

In the settings screen, the background colors can be changed for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails. Depending on the pattern color, select the desired background color from the 66 settings available. Different background colors can be selected for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails.

Press .

o The Sewing settings screen appears.

Press .

o The Embroidery settings screen appears.

• When using the Embroidery or Embroidery Edit, touch to directly access the

Embroidery settings screen.

Display 7/7 (page 7 of 7) of the Embroidery

settings screen.

a Embroidery pattern background b Pattern thumbnails background

Select the background color from the 66 settings available.

a Embroidery pattern background b Selected color

LCD SCREEN

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a Pattern thumbnails background b Selected color

Press to return to the original screen.

Getting Ready

• The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off.

LCD SCREEN

Using the Sewing Machine Help Key

Press to open the sewing machine help screen. Three functions are available from the screen shown below.

a Press this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, preparing to

embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (see page 35).

b Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch (see page

33).

c Press this key to see an explanation of the stitch selected (see page 34).

Using the Operation Guide Function

LCD SCREEN

Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen.

Press a key to see more information about that category.

displays information about

the main parts of the machine and their functions. This is the first screen displayed

when you press .

the operation buttons.

displays information about

threading the machine, changing presser feet, etc. Some of the functions are described in the movies. Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions.

Getting Ready

displays information about

attaching the embroidery unit, preparing fabric for embroidering, etc. Some of the functions are described in the movies. Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions.

information.

displays troubleshooting

displays information about

cleaning the machine, etc. Some of the functions are described in the movies. Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions.

LCD SCREEN

Example: Displaying information about

upper threading

Press .

Read the instructions.

* Press to see a video of the displayed

instructions.

Press under movie to go back to the

beginning. Press to pause. Press to

restart after pause. Press to close out the

movie.

* Press to view the next page.

* Press to view the previous page.

Press to return to the original screen.

Using the Sewing Guide Function

The sewing guide function can be used to select patterns from the Utility Stitch screen. Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches. For example, if you want to sew overcasting, but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch, you can use this screen to get advice. We recommend that beginners use this method to select stitches.

Press .

o The lower half of the screen will change.

Press (upper threading).

Enter Utility Stitch category from the home page.

Press .

o The screen shows instructions for threading the

machine.

LCD SCREEN

a b

Note

Press .

o The advice screen is displayed.

Using the Pattern Explanation Function

If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch pattern, select the pattern and press and

then to see an explanation of the

stitch selection.

• With the pattern explanation function, descriptions can be displayed for the patterns available on the Utility Stitch and Character/Decorative Stitch screens.

• Descriptions are displayed for each pattern in the Utility Stitch screen. Description for the Character/Decorative Stitch category is also displayed.

• If the key appears in gray, the pattern explanation function cannot be used.

Getting Ready

Press the key of the category whose sewing instructions you wish to view.

* Press to return to the original screen.

Example: Displaying information about

Press .

Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch.

o The screen displays directions for sewing the

selected stitch. Follow the directions to sew the stitch.

LCD SCREEN

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Press .

o The screen shows information.

Press to return to the original screen.

• The settings remain displayed to allow you to fine tune the stitch.

LOWER THREADING

CAUTION

LOWER THREADING

Winding the Bobbin

Press o o o

o in this order to display a

video example of bobbin winding on the LCD (see page 34). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.

• The included bobbin was designed specifically

for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SFB: XA5539-151).

■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin

With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. While using the main spool pin to sew embroidery, you can conveniently wind the bobbin using the supplemental spool pin.

a Supplemental spool pin

Getting Ready

* Actual size

a This model b Other models c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)

Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover.

Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft

LOWER THREADING

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Set the supplemental spool pin in the “up” position.

a Supplemental spool pin

Place the spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that thread unrolls from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

With your right hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. With your left hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide.

a Thread guide

Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk making sure that the thread is under the pre-tension disk.

a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool

• If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.

• Use the spool cap (large, medium, or small) that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break.

• When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread,

use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.

a Pre-tension disk

o Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-

tension disk.

b Pre-tension disk c Pull it in as far as possible.

o Check to make sure thread is securely set between

pre-tension disks.

a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space

LOWER THREADING

CAUTION

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Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5-6 times.

Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter.

Press .

o Bobbin winding starts automatically. The bobbin

stops rotating when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to its original position.

• changes to while the bobbin is winding.

• Stay near the machine while winding the bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly. If the bobbin thread

is wound incorrectly, press immediately to stop the bobbin winding.

• The sound of winding the bobbin with stiff thread, such as nylon thread for quilting, may be different from the one produced when winding normal thread; however, this is not a sign of a malfunction.

Getting Ready

a Guide slit (with built-in cutter) b Bobbin winder seat

• Be sure to follow the process described. If the thread is not cut with the cutter, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.

Set the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks into place.

a Bobbin winding switch

• You can change the winding speed by pressing (to decrease) or (to

increase) in the bobbin winding window.

• Press to minimize the bobbin winding window. Then, you can perform other

operations, such as selecting a stitch or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is being wound.

• Press (in top right of the LCD screen) to display the bobbin winding window again.

• Sliding the bobbin winding switch to the left switches the machine into bobbin winding mode.

o The bobbin winding window appears.

LOWER THREADING

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CAUTION

Cut the thread with cutter and remove the bobbin.

• When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, and could result in damage to the machine.

• Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and possibly resulting in injury.

Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover.

Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft

Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.

■ Using the Spool Pin

You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before sewing. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while sewing.

a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt

Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.

While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.

a Thread guide plate

LOWER THREADING

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Pass the thread through the thread guide.

a Thread guide

Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk making sure that the thread is under the pre-tension disk.

■ Using the Spool Stand

To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand is installed, pass the thread from the spool through the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and then wind the bobbin according to steps

of “Using the Supplemental Spool Pin”on

page 38 to page 40.

through

Getting Ready

a Thread guide b Pre-tension disk

Follow steps g through k on page 39 through 40.

• See page 9 to assemble the spool stand.

• See page 52 to thread the machine using the spool stand.

• When winding thread on the bobbin, do not cross the bobbin winding thread with the upper thread in the thread guides.

LOWER THREADING

CAUTION

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■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat

If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed through the pre-tension disk correctly, the thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin winder seat. Wind off the thread according to the following procedure.

a Thread b Bobbin winder seat

• Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.

If the thread becomes tangled under the

bobbin winder seat, press once to stop the bobbin winding.

Cut the thread near the bobbin and hold the thread end with your left hand. Unwind the thread counter clockwise near the bobbin winder seat with your right hand as shown below.

Wind the bobbin again.

• Make sure that the thread passes through the pre-tension disk correctly (page 38).

Cut the thread with scissors near the pretension disk.

a Pre-tension disk

Push the bobbin winder switch to the right, and then raise the bobbin at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the shaft.

Setting the Bobbin

c d

CAUTION

Press o o o

o in this order to display a

LOWER THREADING

Press .

Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 34). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.

• Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

• The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SFB: XA5539-151).

a Bobbin cover b Latch

o The bobbin cover opens.

Remove the bobbin cover.

Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left hand.

Getting Ready

* Actual size

a This model b Other models c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)

• Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be sure to press in the LCD, otherwise

injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts sewing.

Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds to the left.

Hold the bobbin lightly with your right hand, and then guide the thread with your left hand.

LOWER THREADING

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CAUTION

Pass the thread through the guide, and then pull the thread out toward the front.

a Cutter

o The cutter cuts the thread.

• If the thread is not correctly inserted through

the tension spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. (see page

67)

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover (2).

a Tension spring

• Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread

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There may be some sewing applications where you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for example, when making gathers, darts, or doing free motion quilting or embroidery.

LOWER THREADING

Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) toward the back of the machine, making it even with the upper thread.

• You can pull up the bobbin thread after threading the upper thread (“UPPER THREADING” on page 46).

Guide the bobbin thread through the groove, following the arrow in the illustration.

* Do not cut the thread with the cutter. * Do not replace the bobbin cover.

While holding the upper thread, press the “Needle Position” button to lower the needle.

a Upper thread b Bobbin thread

Replace the bobbin cover.

Getting Ready

a “Needle Position” button

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.

Gently pull the upper thread. A loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate.

UPPER THREADING

CAUTION

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Note

UPPER THREADING

Upper Threading

Press o o o

o in this order to display a

video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 34). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.

• Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.

• When using the walking foot, the side cutter or accessories not included with this machine, attach the accessory to the machine after threading the machine.

Turn the main power to ON.

Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot.

o The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can

be threaded.

• The automatic threading function can be

used with sewing machine needle sizes 75/ 11 through 100/16.

• Thread such as transparent nylon monofila-

ment thread and thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the automatic threading function.

• The automatic threading function cannot be

used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

a Upper thread shutter

• This machine is equipped with an upper thread shutter, allowing you to check that the upper threading is performed correctly.

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.

• If you try to thread the needle automatically without raising the needle, the thread may not thread correctly.

UPPER THREADING

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Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.

a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt

Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.

While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.

a Thread guide plate

While holding the thread in your right hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated.

Getting Ready

• If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.

• When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread,

use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.

a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space

Guide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration.

• Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the take-up lever visible inside the upper groove area.

a Look in the upper groove area

UPPER THREADING

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Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration.

a Needle bar thread guide

Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower presser foot.

Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration.

a Thread cutter

• When using thread that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked “7”).

Pass the thread through the thread guide disks (marked “7”). Make sure that the thread passes through the groove in the thread guide.

a Groove in thread guide

a 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) or more

Press the “Automatic Threading” button to have the machine automatically thread the needle.

o The thread passes through the eye of the needle.

• When the “Automatic Threading” button is pressed, the presser foot will be automatically lowered. After threading is finished, the presser foot moves back to the position before the “Automatic Threading” button was pressed.

Carefully pull the end of the thread that was

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CAUTION

passed through the eye of the needle.

* If a loop was formed in the thread passed through

the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of thread through to the back of the needle.

• Pulling the loop of thread gently will avoid needle breakage.

UPPER THREADING

• Some needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader. In this case, instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”), manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.

Getting Ready

Pull out about 10-15 cm (approx. 4-6 inches) of the thread, and then pass it under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.

o Raise the presser foot lever if the presser foot is

lowered.

a About 10-15 cm (approx. 4-6 inches)

• If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guides, perform the procedure again starting from step Then, pass the thread through the eye of the needle after step

Using the Twin Needle Mode

The twin needle can only be used for patterns that

show after being selected. Before you select a stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be sewn in

the twin needle mode (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual).

• Twin needle (part code XE4963-001) is recommended for this machine. Contact your authorized retailer for replacement needles (size 2.0/11 is recommended).

• Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break, resulting in damage.

• Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injury.

• When using the twin needle, it is recommended to use presser foot “J”.

• When the twin needle is used, bunched stitches may occur depending on the types of fabric and thread that are used. Use monogramming foot “N” for decorative stitches.

• Before changing the needle or threading the machine, be sure to press

Screen, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts sewing.

on the LCD

UPPER THREADING

Note

Press and install the twin needle

(“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 56).

Thread the machine for the first needle according to the procedure for threading a single needle (“Upper Threading” on page 46).

Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool

Hold the thread from the spool with both hands, and place the thread in the thread guide.

* Do not place the thread in the pre-tension disks.

Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guides on the needle bar, then thread the needle on the left side manually.

a Needle bar thread guide

• The “Automatic Threading” button cannot be used. Manually thread the twin needle from front to back. Using the “Automatic Threading” button may result in damage to the machine.

Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position.

a Thread guide

While holding the thread from the spool, pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate, then through the upper notch. Hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then guide the thread through the groove, following the arrows in the illustration.

a Supplemental spool pin

Continue threading however do not pass

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the thread in the needle bar thread guide “6” on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side.

UPPER THREADING

• Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break, resulting in damage.

a Needle bar thread guide

Press .

Select a stitch pattern. (Example: )

* Refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end

of this manual for the proper stitch to use with presser foot “J”.

o The selected stitch is displayed.

• If the key is light gray after selecting the stitch, the selected stitch cannot be

sewn in the twin needle mode.

Press to select the twin needle mode.

Start sewing.

Sample of Twin Needle Sewing

• To change direction when sewing with the twin needle, raise the needle from the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.

Getting Ready

a Single needle/twin needle setting

o appears.

UPPER THREADING

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Using the Spool Stand

The included spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a large diameter (crosswound thread). This spool stand can hold two spools of thread.

• See page 9 to assemble the spool stand.

• See page 41 to wind the bobbin when using the spool stand.

■ Using the Spool Stand

• Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger than the spool. If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much larger than the spool, the thread may catch and sewing performance may suffer.

• Depending on the size of spool or the amount of thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized spool cap (large or medium). Spool cap (small) cannot be used with the spool cap base.

a Spool cap b Spool cap base

Attach the spool stand to the machine. (see page 9.)

• When using thread on a thin spool, place the included spool felt on the spool pin, place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

a Spool felt

• When using thread on a cone spool, use the spool holder.

Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread feeds off the spool clockwise. Firmly insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

a Spool holder

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• When using 2 spools of thread, make sure

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a Spool net b Thread spool c Spool pin d Spool cap

that both spools are feeding in the same direction.

• Make sure that the spools do not touch each other, otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly, the needle may break, or the thread may break or become tangled. In addition, make sure that the spools do not touch the telescopic thread guide at the center.

• Make sure that the thread is not caught under the spool.

Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guides at the top.

UPPER THREADING

Using Threads that Unwind Quickly

■ Using the Spool Net

If using transparent nylon monofilament thread, metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the included spool net over the spool before using it. When using specialty threads, threading must be done manually. If the spool net is too long, fold it once to match it to the spool size before placing it over the spool.

Getting Ready

• Guide the thread so that it does not become entangled with the other thread.

• After feeding the thread as instructed, wind any excess thread back onto the spool, otherwise the excess thread will become tangled.

Pass the thread through the machine's thread guide from the right to the left.

• When threading the spool with the spool net on, make sure that 5-6 cm (approx. 2 - 2-1/2 inches) of thread are pulled out.

• It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension when using the spool net.

a Thread guide

Thread the machine according to the steps

to o of “Upper Threading” on page 46.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

CAUTION

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

• Always press on the screen before changing the presser foot. If is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.

• Always use the correct presser foot for the selected stitch pattern. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.

• Only use presser feet made for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident or injury.

Press the black button on the presser foot

Removing the Presser Foot

Press o o o

o in this order to display a

holder and remove the presser foot.

video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 34). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.

Press .

* If the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press OK to continue.

o The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and

operation buttons are locked.

Raise the presser foot lever.

a Black button b Presser foot holder

Attaching the Presser Foot

• Make sure that the presser foot is installed in the correct direction, otherwise the needle may strike the presser foot, breaking the needle and causing injuries.

Place the new presser foot under the holder, aligning the foot pin with the notch in the holder. Lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the holder.

a Notch b Pin

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

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CAUTION

Press to unlock all keys and

buttons.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Attaching the Walking Foot

The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabric. This enables you to have better fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics (such as quilted fabrics or velvet) or fabrics that slip easily (such as vinyl, leather, or synthetic leather).

• Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the “Automatic Threading” button.

• When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds.

Set the operation lever of the walking foot so that the needle clamp screw is set between the fork. Position the shank of the walking foot on the presser foot bar.

a Operation lever b Needle clamp screw c Fork d Walking foot shank e Presser foot bar

Lower the presser foot lever. Insert the screw, and tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver.

Getting Ready

• The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot. Only select straight or zigzag stitch patterns with reinforcement stitches. (see page

62.)

Follow the steps in “Removing the Presser Foot” on the previous page.

Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder.

• Use the included screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury.

• Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may result.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE

• Always press on the screen before changing the needle. If is not pressed and the Start/ Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may

result.

• Use only sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury.

• Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.

Press o o o

o in this order to display a

video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 34). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.

• To check the needle correctly, place the flat

side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles.

a Parallel space b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)

o The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and

operation buttons are locked.

• Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.

Use the screwdriver to turn the screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle.

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.

Press .

* If the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press OK to continue.

• Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp screw. Doing so may damage the needle or machine.

With the flat side of the needle facing the

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back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

Getting Ready

• Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

Press to unlock all keys and

buttons.

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About the Needle

The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some things to keep in mind about needles.

• The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles get thicker.

• Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics.

• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 with stretch fabrics.

• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative stitches.

• Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. Use ball point needle 75/11 for embroidering patterns with short jump stitches such as alphabet characters when the thread trimming function is turned on.

• Ball point needles (golden colored) 90/14 are not recommended for embroidery, as they may bend or break, causing injury.

• It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example, denim, puffy foam, etc.). A 75/11 needle may bend or break, which could result in injury.

• A home sewing machine needle 75/11 is inserted in the sewing machine.

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for various fabrics. Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use.

Fabric type/Application

Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread

Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread 50

Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread

Challis, Satin Silk thread 50

Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30

Corduroy Synthetic thread Tweed Silk thread

Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread for knits

Tr i c o t

Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread

Silk thread 50

For top-stitching Synthetic thread

Silk thread

Thread

Type Size

60 - 90

50 - 60

50 - 90

50 90/14 - 100/16

Size of needle

75/11 - 90/14Taffeta Synthetic thread

65/9 - 75/11Georgette Synthetic thread

90/14 - 100/16

Ball point needle

(gold colored)

75/11 - 90/14

65/9 - 90/14Synthetic thread

• For transparent monofilament nylon thread, always use needle sizes 90/14 or 100/16. The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper thread.

• Be sure to follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using an improper combination, especially a heavyweight fabric (i.e., denim) with a small needle (i.e., 65/9 - 75/11), may cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to injury. Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may skip stitches.

Chapter 2

Sewing Basics

SEWING ..............................................................................................60

Sewing a Stitch ........................................................................................................ 60

■ Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................61

Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................62

Sewing Curves ......................................................................................................... 62

Changing Sewing Direction ..................................................................................... 63

■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................63

Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics................................................................................... 63

■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot.............................................................63

■ If the Fabric does not Feed ..............................................................................................64

Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener............................................................................. 64

Sewing Lightweight Fabrics .....................................................................................64

Sewing Stretch Fabrics ............................................................................................65

STITCH SETTINGS...............................................................................66

Setting the Stitch Width ..........................................................................................66

Setting the Stitch Length .........................................................................................67

Setting the Thread Tension ...................................................................................... 67

■ Proper Thread Tension ....................................................................................................67

■ Upper Thread is Too Tight...............................................................................................68

■ Upper Thread is Too Loose..............................................................................................68

USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................69

Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................69

Automatic Thread Cutting ....................................................................................... 70

Using the Knee Lifter...............................................................................................71

Pivoting ................................................................................................................... 72

Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) .......................73

Needle Position – Stitch Placement......................................................................... 74

Locking the Screen .................................................................................................. 74

Checking the Needle Location in the Screen ........................................................... 75

SEWING

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• To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation.

• Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury.

• Do not use bent or broken needles. Doing so may lead to injury.

• Do not attempt to sew over basting pins or other objects during sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.

• If stitches become bunched, lengthen the stitch length setting before continuing sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.

Sewing a Stitch

Turn the main power to ON and press

to display the utility stitches, and

push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.

Press the key of the stitch you want to sew.

Install the presser foot (“CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT” on page 54).

• Always use the correct presser foot. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to page 335 for presser foot recommendations.

Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the fabric and thread in your left hand, and rotate the handwheel to set the needle in the sewing start position.

o The symbol of the correct presser foot will be

displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.

• The black button on the left side of presser

foot “J” should be pressed only if the fabric does not feed or when sewing thick seams (see page 64). Normally, you can sew without pressing the black button.

Lower the presser foot.

* You do not have to pull up the bobbin thread.

Adjust the sewing speed with the speed

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control slide.

* You can use this slide to adjust sewing speed during

sewing.

a Slow b Fast

Press the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing.

* Guide the fabric lightly by hand.

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• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button after

the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine.

• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button when

there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in damage.

• When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon monofilament thread, or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine.

Sewing Basics

• When the foot controller is being used, you cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/ Stop” button.

Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing.

Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the upper and lower threads.

When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric.

• This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensor that warns you when the bobbin thread is almost empty. When the bobbin thread is nearly empty, the machine automatically stops. However, if the “Start/Stop” button is pressed, a few stitches can be sewn. When the warning displays, re-thread the machine immediately.

■ Using the Foot Controller

You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing.

• Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.

o The needle will return to the up position

automatically.

• When the foot controller is being used, you

cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/ Stop” button.

• The foot controller cannot be used when

embroidering.

• The foot controller can be used for sewing

utility and decorative stitches when the embroidery unit is attached.

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Pull the retractable cord out from the foot controller to the desired length, and then insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.

a Foot controller b Foot controller jack

• Do not pull the retractable cord out beyond the red mark on the cord.

Sewing Reinforcement Stitches

Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches manually (see page 3).

If the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected on the screen, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) automatically at the end of sewing (see page 69).

Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.

• The speed that is set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

Release the foot controller to stop the machine.

a Reverse stitch b Reinforcement stitch

If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches by holding the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button.

If the stitch which you select has a dot mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement stitches by holding the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button.

Sewing Curves

Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve.

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Changing Sewing Direction

Stop the machine. Leave the needle in the fabric, and press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. Using the needle as a pivot, turn the fabric so that you can sew in the new direction. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot and start sewing.

The pivot setting is useful when changing the sewing direction. When the machine is stopped at the corner of the fabric, the machine stops with the needle in the fabric and the presser foot is automatically raised so the fabric can easily be rotated (“Pivoting” on page 72).

■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less

Baste the corner before sewing, and then, after changing the sewing direction at the corner, pull the basting thread toward the back while sewing.

Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics

The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick. If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur at an angle, help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope.

Sewing Basics

• Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick through the sewing machine. This may cause the needle to break and cause injury.

• Thicker fabrics require a larger needle (“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 56).

■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot

If the presser foot is in the up position, and you are sewing heavyweight or multiple layers of fabric which do not fit easily under the presser foot, use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot to its highest position. The fabric will now fit under the presser foot.

a 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)

• You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has been raised using the “Presser Foot Lifter” button.

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■ If the Fabric does not Feed

If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or when sewing thick seams, press the black button on the left side of presser foot “J”.

Raise the presser foot.

While keeping the black button on the left side of presser foot “J” pressed in, press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot.

Release the black button.

Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener

• Do not use adhesive backed hook-and-loop fastener designed for sewing. If the adhesive sticks to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction.

• If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with a fine needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend or break.

• Before starting to sew, baste the fabric and

hook-and-loop fastener together.

Make sure that the needle passes through the hook-and-loop fastener by rotating the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener before sewing. Sew the edge of the hookand-loop fastener at a slow speed. If the needle does not pass through the hook-andloop fastener, replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics (page 58).

o The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to

be fed.

• Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position.

• When “Automatic Fabric Sensor System” (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) in the machine settings screen is set to “ON”, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by the internal sensor so the fabric can be fed smoothly for best sewing results. (see page 73 for details.)

a Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener

Sewing Lightweight Fabrics

Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier. Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after sewing.

a Thin paper

Sewing Stretch Fabrics

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First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then sew without stretching the fabric.

In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch.

SEWING

• For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot (“Using the Machine Setting Mode Key” on page 22).

a Basting stitching

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STITCH SETTINGS

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STITCH SETTINGS

When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings.

• Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual).

• If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes (“Saving Your Stitch Settings” on page 81), the stitch settings will return to their default settings.

Setting the Stitch Width

Follow the steps below when you want to change the zigzag stitch pattern width.

• For an alternate method of changing the stitch width using the speed controller, see page 104.

Example:

Press to narrow the zigzag stitch pattern width.

Press to widen the zigzag stitch pattern width.

o The value in the display gets bigger.

• Press to return the stitch width to the original setting.

• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

o The value in the display gets smaller.

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Setting the Stitch Length

Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length.

Example:

Press to shorten the stitch length.

Setting the Thread Tension

You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make any necessary changes.

■ Proper 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.

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o The value in the display gets smaller.

Press to lengthen the stitch length.

o The value in the display gets bigger.

• Press to check changes made to the stitch.

• Press to return the stitch length to the original setting.

a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Bobbin thread

• If the stitches get bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.

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■ Upper Thread is Too Tight

If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.

• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly

threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to “Setting the Bobbin” (page 43) and rethread the bobbin thread.

a Bobbin thread b Upper thread c Surface d Locks appear on surface of fabric

■ Upper Thread is Too Loose

If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.

• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 46) and rethread the upper thread.

a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c Wrong side d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric

Press , to loosen the upper thread.

• When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to page 43.

Press , to tighten the upper thread.

• Press to return the thread tension to the original setting.

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Automatic Reinforcement Stitching

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing.

After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing.

Select a stitch pattern.

Press to set the automatic

reinforcement stitching function.

a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

o The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches

(or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.

• If you press the “Start/Stop” button to pause sewing, press it again to continue. The machine will not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches again.

Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.

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o The key will display as .

• Some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar tacks, require reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing. If you select one of these stitches, the machine will automatically turn on this function (the key appears

as when the stitch is selected).

a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

o The machine will sew reverse stitches (or

reinforcement stitches) and stop.

• To turn off the automatic reinforcement stitching function, press again, so it

appears as .

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Automatic Thread Cutting

After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end of sewing. This function is useful when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

Select a stitch pattern.

Press to set the automatic thread

cutting function.

Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing.

a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

o The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches

(or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.

• If you press the “Start/Stop” button to pause sewing, press the same button again to continue. The beginning reverse/reinforcement stitches will not be sewn again.

o The key will display as .

• This function is set automatically when sewing embroidery.

Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching” button.

a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

o The machine will sew reverse stitches (or

reinforcement stitches), then trim the thread.

• To turn off the automatic thread cutting function, press again, so it appears as

Using the Knee Lifter

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Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric.

Change the operating position of the knee

lifter handle before inserting into the machine. Slide up the knee lifter handle slightly and rotate it while releasing pressure so handle will click into position.

* The knee lifter can be adjusted to three different

angles.

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the

notches in the knee lifter slot on the front of the machine. Insert the knee lifter bar as far as possible.

• Only change position of the knee lifter handle

when knee lifter is not on the machine, otherwise the knee lifter may damage the mounting slot on front of the machine.

Sewing Basics

a Knee lifter handle

→ Rotate knee lifter handle till it clicks into the

selected position that is most comfortable for you.

• If the knee lifter bar is not pushed into the mounting slot as far as possible, it may come out during use.

Use your knee to move the knee lifter bar to

the right in order to raise the presser foot. Release the knee lifter to lower the presser foot.

• Be sure to keep your knee away from the knee lifter during sewing. If the knee lifter is pushed during machine operation, the needle may break or the thread tension may loosen.

• When the presser foot is in the up position,

move the knee lifter to the far right and then release to return the presser foot to the down position.

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Pivoting

If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is automatically raised to an appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed again, the presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues. This function is useful for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.

• When the pivot setting is selected, the machine starts when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed or the foot controller is pressed down even if the presser foot has been raised. Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle, otherwise injuries may occur.

• When the pivot setting is selected, the

height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed according to the

type of fabric being sewn. Press to display “Pivoting Height” on 2/7 of the set-

tings screen. Press or to select one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm or

7.5 mm). To raise the presser foot further, increase the setting. (Normally, 3.2 mm is set.)

• The “Needle Position – UP/DOWN” (3/7 of the settings screen) must be set in the down

position

used. When “Needle Position – UP/DOWN” is set in the raised position, appears

as light gray and cannot be used.

• The pivot function can only be used with stitches where presser foot J or N is indicated in the upper-left corner of the

screen. If any other stitch is selected, appears as light gray and is not available.

• Use the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to make sure the presser foot is lowered, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to continue sewing.

• If the pivot setting is selected, and beside “Presser Foot Height” in the settings

screen are not available and the setting cannot be changed.

Select a stitch.

Press to select the pivot setting.

for the pivot function to be

o The key appears as .

Place the fabric under the presser foot with

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the needle at the starting point of the stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop” button. The machine will begin sewing.

• If you press the “Start/Stop” button to pause sewing, press it again to continue, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will not be sewn.

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Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)

The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing, to insure that your fabric is fed smoothly. The fabric sensor system works continuously while sewing. This function is useful for sewing over thick seams (see page 63), or quilting (see page 102).

Sewing Basics

Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine at the point where the sewing direction changes.

o The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and

the presser foot is raised.

Rotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/ Stop” button.

Press .

o The settings screen appears.

Set “Automatic Fabric Sensor System” to “ON”.

o The presser foot is automatically lowered, and

sewing continues.

Press to return to the original screen.

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Needle Position – Stitch Placement

When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is on, the needle will be partially lowered for precise stitch placement and then press the “Needle Position” button to lower the needle completely. Each press of the “Needle Position” button changes the needle to the next position. When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is turned off, each press of the “Needle Position” button simply raises and then lowers the needle.

a Pointing needle mode is ON b Pointing needle mode is OFF

Set “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” to “ON” or “OFF”.

* When the needle is nearly lowered by pressing the

“Needle Position” button, the feed dogs are lowered. At this time, the fabric can be shifted to finely adjust the needle drop position.

Press .

Press to return to the original screen.

Locking the Screen

If the screen is locked before starting to sew, the various settings such as the stitch width and stitch length are locked and cannot be changed. This prevents screen settings from accidentally being changed or the machine from being stopped while large pieces of fabric or projects are being sewn. The screen can be locked when sewing utility stitches and character decorative stitches.

Select a stitch pattern.

If necessary, adjust any settings such as the stitch width and stitch length.

Press to lock the screen settings.

o The key appears as .

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Sew your project.

When you are finished sewing, press

again to unlock the screen settings.

• If the screen is locked ( ), unlock the

screen by pressing . While the screen is

locked, no other key can be operated.

• The settings are unlocked when the machine is turned off and on.

Checking the Needle Location in the Screen

Press to use the built-in camera to view the sewing area in the LCD screen. View the location of the needle from 2 different angles and the needle drop position, even if the needle has not actually been lowered.

Press this key to close the screen.

VIEW ANGLE

Each press of switches the built-in camera

between a front view and an angled top view.

NEEDLE DROP POSITION

Press to show the needle drop position in

the screen as “ ”.

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o The camera view window appears.

a CLOSE b VIEW ANGLE c NEEDLE DROP POSITION d ZOOM

a Needle drop position

ZOOM

Press to enlarge the image in the screen.

Press again to return the image to its original

display size.

• The camera view window disappears when you start sewing.

• When sewing thick fabrics, the needle drop position indicated in the screen may differ from the actual position.

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Chapter 3

Utility Stitches

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES......................78

■ Stitch Selection Screens............................................................78

Selecting a Stitch .............................................................. 79

■ Using the Mirror Image Key .....................................................79

■ Using the Image Key.................................................................80

Saving Your Stitch Settings ............................................... 81

■ Saving Settings..........................................................................81

■ Retrieving Saved Settings..........................................................82

SEWING THE STITCHES.................................83

Straight Stitches ................................................................ 83

■ Changing the Needle Position

(Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) ........................ 85

■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate

or Bobbin Cover (with Mark) ...................................................85

■

Aligning the Fabric with the Vertical Stitch Alignment “V” Foot ......... 86

■

Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot .....86

■ Basting ..................................................................................... 87

Dart Seam......................................................................... 88

Gathering.......................................................................... 88

Flat Fell Seam.................................................................... 89

Pintuck.............................................................................. 90

Zigzag Stitches.................................................................. 91

■ Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ......................................... 91

■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ..............................................91

■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)..................................................... 92

■ Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ..................................... 92

■ Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ...................92

Elastic Zigzag Stitches ....................................................... 93

■ Tape Attaching .........................................................................93

■ Overcasting ..............................................................................93

Overcasting ...................................................................... 94

■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G” ........................................ 94

■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”.......................................... 95

■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter ........................................... 96

■ When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter.... 98

Quilting ............................................................................ 99

■ Piecing ................................................................................... 102

■ Quilting .................................................................................. 102

■ Appliqué.................................................................................103

■ Quilting with Satin Stitches.................................................... 104

■ Free Motion Quilting..............................................................105

■ Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion Echo

Quilting Foot “E”....................................................................108

Blind Hem Stitches ......................................................... 111

■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold .................113

■ If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold ........................... 113

Appliqué ......................................................................... 113

■ Appliqué Sharp Curves ...........................................................114

■ Appliqué Corners ...................................................................114

Shelltuck Stitches............................................................ 114

Scallop Stitches ............................................................... 115

Crazy Quilting ................................................................ 116

Smocking Stitches ........................................................... 116

Fagoting .......................................................................... 117

Tape or Elastic Attaching ................................................ 117

Heirloom ......................................................................... 119

■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)...............................................119

■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))........................................119

■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))........................................120

One-step Buttonholes ......................................................121

■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics ............................................................124

■ Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do Not Fit into the Button

Holder Plate............................................................................124

Four-step Buttonholes......................................................125

■ Darning...................................................................................127

Bar Tacks .........................................................................129

■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics......................................................130

Button Sewing .................................................................131

■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons........................................................132

■ Attaching a Shank to the Button .............................................132

Eyelet...............................................................................133

Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)

Zipper Insertion ...............................................................135

■ Centered Zipper......................................................................135

■ Inserting a Side Zipper............................................................136

Edge Sewing.....................................................................138

.....134

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES

■ Stitch Selection Screens

There are 6 categories of Utility Stitches. If a page number such as appears, there is more than one stitch

selection screen for that category.

Straight/Overcasting Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stitches

Buttonholes/Bar tacks Multi-directional Sewing Quilting Stitches

■ Using the Mirror Image Key

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Note

Selecting a Stitch

Turn the main power to ON and press

to display the utility stitches.

o Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight

stitch (Middle)” is selected, depending on the setting selected in the setting screen.

Use to select

the category you want.

* Press to view the next page.

* Press to view previous page.

Depending on the type of utility stitch you select, you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch.

If is lit when you select a stitch, it will be

possible to make a mirror image of the stitch.

• If is light gray after you select a stitch,

Press to create a horizontal mirror image of the

selected stitch.

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES

you cannot create a horizontal mirror image of the selected stitch due to the type of stitch or type of presser foot recommended (this is true of buttonholes, multi-directional sewing, and others).

a Preview of the selected stitch b Stitch selection screen c Percentage size of view

The key will display as .

Utility Stitches

Press the key of the stitch you want to sew.

• For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES

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Note

■ Using the Image Key

You can display an image of the selected stitch. You can check and change the colors of the image of the screen.

Press .

o An image of the selected stitch is displayed.

Press to change the thread color of

the stitch on the screen.

* Press to display an enlarged image of the

stitch.

a Stitch screen

• The color changes every time you press .

• The units of the stitch display in mm.

• If stitches are wider or larger than display,

press darkened arrows to move the stitch pattern for better visibility.

Press to go back to the original

screen.

Saving Your Stitch Settings

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The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting, automatic reinforcement stitching, etc., are preset in the machine for each stitch. However, if you have specific settings that you wish to reuse later for a stitch, you can change the settings so that they can be saved for that stitch. Five sets of settings can be saved for a single stitch.

■ Saving Settings

Select a stitch. (Example: )

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES

Specify your preferred settings.

Utility Stitches

Press .

o The settings are saved and the original screen

automatically appears.

• If you try to save settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch, the message “The pockets are full. Delete a pattern” will appear. Close the message and delete a setting referring to page 82.

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES

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■ Retrieving Saved Settings

Select a stitch.

• When a stitch is selected, the last settings retrieved are displayed. The last settings retrieved are retained even if the machine was turned off or a different stitch was selected.

Press .

Press the numbered key of the settings to be retrieved.

* Press to return to the original screen without

retrieving settings.

a Numbered keys

Press .

o The selected settings are retrieved, and the original

screen automatically appears.

• To save new settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch,

press . Press the numbered key of the setting to be deleted. Press ,

press and then . The new setting will be saved in place of the recently

deleted setting.

• You can delete all the saved settings by pressing .

SEWING THE STITCHES

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Straight Stitches

SEWING THE STITCHES

Stitch Stitch name

Straight stitch (Left) General sewing, gather, pintuck,

Straight stitch (Middle)

Triple stretch stitch General sewing for

Stem stitch Reinforced stitching, sewing and

Decorative stitch Decorative stitching, top

Presser

foot

Applications

etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button.

etc. Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button.

General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button.

General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button.

reinforcement and decorative topstitching

decorative applications

stitching

Stitch width

[mm (inch)]

Auto Manual Auto Manual

0.0 (0)

3.5

(1/8)

3.5

(1/8)

0.0 (0)

1.0

(1/16)

0.0 (0)

0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4)

1.0 - 3.0

(1/16 - 1/8)

0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4)

Stitch length

[mm (inch)]

2.5

(3/32)

2.5

(3/32)

2.5

(3/32)

2.5

(3/32)

2.5

(3/32)

2.5

(3/32)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2 - 5.0

(1/64 - 3/16)

0.2 - 5.0

(1/64 - 3/16)

0.2 - 5.0

(1/64 - 3/16)

0.2 - 5.0

(1/64 - 3/16)

1.5 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

Twin

needle

( J )

Utility Stitches

Basting stitch Basting

a Left needle position b Middle needle position

0.0 (0)

a Reverse stitch b Reinforcement stitch

7.0

0.0 (0 - 1/4)

(3/4)

5 - 30

(3/16 - 1-3/16)

• If the selected stitch has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.

• If the selected stitch has a dot mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement stitches holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (see page 62).

SEWING THE STITCHES

CAUTION

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Select a stitch.

Attach presser foot “J”.

* Attach presser foot “N” when you select .

Hold the thread tail and fabric with your left hand, and rotate the handwheel with your right hand to insert the needle into the fabric.

Press the “Start/Stop” button to sew forward.

a Reverse stitches

o The machine will begin sewing slowly.

• Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, causing injury.

When sewing is completed, hold the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew 3-4 reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) at the end of the seam.

a Sewing start position

Lower the presser foot, and hold the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew 3-4 stitches.

o The machine sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement

stitches).

After sewing, press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads.

• When the automatic thread cutting and auto-

matic reinforcement stitch keys on the screen are selected, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and trim the thread automatically at the end of sewing.

SEWING THE STITCHES

■ Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)

When you select left or middle needle position

stitches, you can use and in the stitch

width display to change the position of the needle. Match the distance from the right edge of the presser foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.

a Stitch width

Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches

■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark)

While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate or bobbin cover (with mark) depending on the needle position (left or middle (center) needle position stitches only).

For stitches with a left needle position (Stitch width: 0.0 mm)

Utility Stitches

12.0 mm (approx.

1/2 inch)

8.5 mm

(approx.

11/32

inch)

6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)

a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate f 16 mm (5/8 inch)

For stitches with a middle (center) needle position (Stitch width: 3.5 mm)

5.0 mm

(approx.

3/16 inch)

a Seam b Presser foot c Inches d Bobbin cover (with mark) e 16 mm (5/8 inch)

SEWING THE STITCHES

CAUTION

Note

■ Aligning the Fabric with the Vertical Stitch Alignment “V” Foot

Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the vertical stitch alignment “V” foot. You can also use the vertical stitch alignment “V” foot for setting a stitch width using the built-in camera (see page 138).

a Seam b Vertical stitch alignment “V” foot c Markings

■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot

The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small opening on the foot provides support for the fabric as the needle travels through the fabric.

Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,

and then slide it toward you.

a Needle plate cover

Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

a Bobbin case

Use the disc-shaped screw driver included

with the machine to unscrew and remove the regular needle plate.

• Always use the straight stitch foot in combination with the straight stitch needle plate.

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise

the needle and turn the main power to OFF or press .

Remove the needle and the presser foot

holder (see page 55 through 56).

Remove the flat bed attachment or the

embroidery unit if either are attached.

Set the straight stitch needle plate in place

and use the disc-shaped screw driver to tighten the plate.

a Round hole

• Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine. Use the disc-shaped screw driver included with the machine to secure the screws in the needle plate.

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