Brother CS7205 Operation Manual

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APPENDIX

UTILITY STITCHES

SEWING BASICS

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Operation Manual

Product Code: 885-E35

Sewing Machine

Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

DANGER

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Always unplug the machine from the electrical

outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.

WARNING

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

Always unplug the machine from the electrical

outlet 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.

Electrical Hazards:

•ThismachineshouldbeconnectedtoanAC

power source within the range indicated on the

ratinglabel.DonotconnectittoaDCpower

source or inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician.

•Thismachineisapprovedforuseinthecountryof

purchase only.

Never operate this machine if it has a damaged

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

•Whilethemachineisstoredorinuseifyou

notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord.

•Whentransportingthemachine,besuretocarryit

by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.

•Whenliftingthemachine,becarefulnottomake

any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees.

Always keep your work area clear:

• Neveroperatethemachinewithanyairopenings

blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the 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machineonanunstable

surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.

Special 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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 freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.

This machine is not a toy:

• Yourcloseattentionisnecessarywhenthe

machine is used by or near children.

• Theplasticbagthatthis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.

For 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.

For repair or adjustment:

• Ifthelightunit(light-emittingdiode)isdamaged,

it must be replaced by authorized dealer.

• Intheeventamalfunctionoccursoradjustment

is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethatthey

do not play with the appliance.

FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and

understandthehazardsinvolved.Children shallnotplaywiththeappliance.Cleaning

and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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

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

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

For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com

FOR USERS IN THE

UK, EIRE, MALTA AND

CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

•Intheeventofreplacingtheplugfuse,useafuse

approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug.

•Alwaysreplacethefusecover.Neveruseplugs

with the fuse cover omitted.

•Iftheavailableelectricaloutletisnotsuitablefor

the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. 1

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING

MACHINE ........................................... 4

ACCESSORIES ...................................................4

Included accessories .............................................. 4

Optional accessories .............................................. 5

Accessory compartment ......................................... 5

Flip chart (For models equipped with a flip chart) ... 5

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR

FUNCTIONS ..................................................... 6

The main parts ....................................................... 6

Needle and presser foot section ............................. 6

Operation buttons .................................................. 7

Operation panel ..................................................... 7

Spool pin................................................................ 8

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ................... 9

Power supply precautions ...................................... 9

Power supply ......................................................... 9

Foot controller........................................................ 9

Sewing speed controller (for models

equipped with the start/stop button) ......................10

Changing the needle stop position.........................10

Changing the initial needle position ......................10

Cancelling the operation beep...............................11

THREADING THE MACHINE .......................... 11

Winding the bobbin ..............................................11

Lower threading ....................................................14

Upper threading ....................................................16

Drawing up the lower thread .................................19

REPLACING THE NEEDLE ............................... 20

Needle precautions .............................................. 20

Needle types and their uses ................................. 20

Checking the needle ............................................ 20

Replacing the needle ............................................ 21

Sewing with the twin needle ................................ 21

REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT .................... 23

Replacing the presser foot .................................... 23

Removing the presser foot holder ......................... 24

2. SEWING BASICS ............................... 25

SEWING .......................................................... 25

General sewing procedure ................................... 25

Selecting a stitch .................................................. 25

Adjusting the stitch length and width.................... 26

Starting to sew ...................................................... 26

Thread tension ..................................................... 28

USEFUL SEWING TIPS .................................... 29

Trial se wing .......................................................... 29

Changing the sewing direction ............................. 29

Sewing curves ...................................................... 29

Sewing thick fabrics ............................................. 29

Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape .................... 30

Sewing thin fabrics ............................................... 30

Sewing stretch fabrics ........................................... 30

Stitching cylindrical pieces ....................................31

3. UTILITY STITCHES ............................ 32

OVERCASTING STITCHES ............................... 32

Using zigzag foot ................................................. 32

Using overcasting foot .......................................... 32

BASIC STITCHING .......................................... 33

BLIND HEM STITCHING ................................. 33

BUTTONHOLE SEWING ................................. 35

Button sewing ...................................................... 38

ZIPPER INSERTION ......................................... 39

SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND

ELASTIC TAPE .................................................40

Stretch stitching .................................................... 40

Elastic attaching ................................................... 40

APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND

QUILT STITCHING .......................................... 41

Appliqués ..............................................................41

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ............................41

Piecing ................................................................. 42

Quilting ................................................................ 42

Free-motion quilting ............................................. 43

REINFORCEMENT STITCHING ....................... 44

Triple stretch stitching ........................................... 44

Bar tack stitching .................................................. 44

DECORATIVE STITCHING .............................. 45

Fagoting ............................................................... 46

Scallop stitching ................................................... 46

Smocking ............................................................. 46

Shell tuck stitching ............................................... 47

Joining .................................................................. 47

Heirloom stitching ................................................ 48

SEWING CHARACTERS (for models

equipped with character stitches) ................... 48

Sewing beautiful patterns ..................................... 48

Selecting characters ............................................. 48

Checking characters ............................................. 51

Deleting characters .............................................. 51

Sewing the character stitches ............................... 51

ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models

equipped with character stitches) ................... 52

4. APPENDIX ......................................... 53

STITCH SETTINGS ........................................... 53

Utility stitches ...................................................... 53

Satin stitches ........................................................ 58

Character stitches (for models

equipped with character stitches) ......................... 59

MAINTENANCE .............................................. 60

Restrictions on oiling ............................................ 60

Precautions on storing the machine ...................... 60

Cleaning the machine surface ............................... 60

Cleaning the race ................................................. 60

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 61

Frequent troubleshooting topics ............................61

Upper thread tightened up ................................... 62

Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ................. 62

Incorrect thread tension ....................................... 62

Fabric is caught in the machine and

cannot be removed .............................................. 63

Error message “E6” appears in the LCD ................ 65

List of symptoms .................................................. 67

ERROR MESSAGES ..........................................71

Operation beep .................................................... 71

INDEX ............................................................. 72

Note

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

ACCESSORIES

Included accessories

After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer.

(For U.S.A. only)

• Foot controller: Model T

• This foot controller can be used on the machine

with product code 885-E35. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate.

• The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: XG1343- 001)

• The included accessories vary depending on the machine model.

8. 9.

No. Part Name

1 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XZ513 4 - 001 2 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot “G” XC30 98-0 31 4 Monogramming foot “N” XD0810 -031 5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot “R” XE2650-001 7 Button tting foot “M” XE 2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001

Bobbin (4)

(One is on machine.) 10 Needle set XC8834-021 11 Twin nee dle 131096-121

Ball point needle 12

(gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush X59 476 -021 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074 - 0 51 15 Spool cap (large) 130 012- 024

Spool cap (medium) 16

(on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 130013-124 18 Extra spool pin XE2241-001

19 Foot controller

Part Code

Americas

SA156

XD0501-121 (EU area)

Others

SFB:

XA5539-151

XD0360 -021

XE13 72-001

XC8816-071 (Other areas)

Mem

• About zigzag foot “J”; Press the black button when it is difficult for thick

seams to be fed, for example, at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics. (Page 29)

1 Black but ton

10. 11.

75/11 1 needle 90 / 14 1 ne e dle 100/16 1 needle

12.

90 / 14 1 ne e dle

15. 16. 17.

18. 19.

13. 14.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Note

Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Depending on the model you purchased, the following accessory may be included.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

No. Part Name

1 Walking foot S A14 0

2 Quilting foot SA129

3 1/4-inch quilting foot SA125

4 Quilting guide SA132

5 Eyelet punch XZ5051-001

Part Code

Americas

Others

F033N:

XC2214-052

F005N:

XC194 8- 052

F001N:

XC194 4-052

F016N:

XC2215-052

For models equipped with an open type flat bed attachment

Open the compartment as illustrated below.

Flat bed attachment

Storage compartment

• Store the accessories in the compartment when they are not used.

Flip chart (For models equipped with a flip chart)

For models equipped with a flip chart on the front panel

Accessory compartment

For models equipped with a slide type flat bed attachment

Slide the flat bed attachment as illustrated below to open it.

Flat bed attachment

Storage compartment

• Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the bag inside the compartment when they are not used. If the accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged.

1 Notch

For models equipped with a flip chart on the top panel

1 Notch

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The illustrations in this operation manual may differ from the actual machine.

The main parts

1 Bobbin winder (page 11) 2 Upper tension-control dial (page 28) 3 Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc

(p age 11)

4 Thread take-up lever (page 17) 5 Thread cutter (page 27) 6 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment

(page 5 and 31)

7 Operation buttons (page 7) 8 Operation panel (page 7) 9 Spool pin (page 8, 11 and 16) < Handwheel

This is used to manually raise and lower the needle.

A Air vent

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

B Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) C Jack/socket connector (page 9)

D Foot controller (page 9) E Foot controller jack/socket (page 9) F Feed dog position lever (page 38 and 43) G Presser foot lever (page 16) H Thread guide (page 12 and 17) I Thread guide cover (page 17) J Handle

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

Needle and presser foot section

1 Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle

threader) (page 18)

2 Buttonhole lever (page 36 and 45) 3 Presser foot holder

The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.

4 Presser foot holder screw

Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place.

5 Presser foot

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching.

6 Needle plate cover release

Use when removing the needle plate cover.

7 Needle plate cover 8 Feed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

9 Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the

quickset bobbin)

You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

0 Bobbin cover A Needle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.

B Needle bar thread guide (page 18) C Presser foot lever

Raises and lowers the presser foot.

D Needle clamp screw

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Operation buttons

The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.

1 Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press this button to sew reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. For details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 27).

■Buttons provided on some models

2 Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 26).

3 Needle position button

Press this button to raise or lower the needle.

4 Sewing speed controller

Slide this controller to adjust the sewing speed.

Operation panel

3 Stitch length adjustment key

Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch length; press the “+” side to increase the stitch length.

4 Stitch width adjustment key

Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch width; press the “+” side to increase the stitch width.

■Keys and indicators provided on some models

578 6

5 Stitch category selection key (Page 25 and 49)

Press this key to select desired stitch category.

6 Utility stitch indicator

Lights up when the utility stitch is selected with the stitch category selection key.

7 Satin stitch indicator

Lights up when the satin stitch is selected with the stitch category selection key.

8 Character stitch indicator (for models equipped with

character stitches)

Lights up when the character stitch is selected with the stitch category selection key.

The operation panel allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model.

1 LCD (liquid crystal display)

The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), the stitch width (mm) (4), and the auto reverse/reinforcement (5) are displayed here.

2 Stitch selection keys (Page 25)

Select the number for the stitch that you wish to use.

5 Utility stitch key (Page 25)

Selects the desired type of utility stitches.

6 Utility stitch indicator

Lights up when the utility stitch is selected with the utility stitch key.

7 Satin stitch indicator

Lights up when the satin stitch is selected with the utility stitch key.

8 Character stitch key (Page 50)

Selects the desired font type of character stitches.

9 Character stitch indicator (Gothic font)

Lights up when the character stitch (Gothic font) is selected with the character stitch key.

: Character stitch indicator (Script font)

Lights up when the character stitch (Script font) is selected with the character stitch key.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

CAUTION

Spool pin

Press down on the spool pin lever to raise the spool pin.

• Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,

otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.

■Storing the spool cap

The included spool cap (large, medium, small) can be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as illustrated below.

■Installing the spool pin

Insert the tab on the spool pin into the hole.

Push the spool pin down until it locks into

place.

1 2

Hole Tab

■Storing the spool pin

When placing the cover on the sewing machine or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to its storage position.

Press until it clicks.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

WARNING

CAUTION

Note

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.

• Use only regular household electricity for the

power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord

are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into

an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.

• Turn off the main power and remove the plug

in the following circumstances:

· When you are away from the machine

· After using the machine

· When the power fails during use

· When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection

· During electrical storms

Power supply

Insert the plug into a wall outlet.

Set the main power switch to “I”.

XThe sewing light comes on when the

machine is turned on.

Mem

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

To turn off the machine, set the main power

switch to “”.

XThe sewing light goes off when the machine

is turned off.

Main power switch Jack/socket connector

• Use only the power cord included with this machine.

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

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

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

• Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.

Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do

not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.

• Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire may result.

•If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord.

(For U.S.A. only)

•This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician

to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Foot controller

Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket.

Foot controller jack/socket

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

CAUTION

Note



Changing the needle stop position

• When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started.

Depress the foot controller to start sewing, and adjust the sewing speed by changing the pressing force.

Slower

Faster

You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use.

• Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.

•When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/

stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button).

Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/ stop button)

Slide the sewing speed controller to select

the desired sewing speed.

Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Holding the “–” side of (1) pressed, turn

on the sewing machine.

After the sewing machine has turned on,

release the “–” side of

XThe needle stop position changes to the

raised position.

(1).

Mem

•Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position to the lowered position.

Changing the initial needle position

Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on. The initial needle position can be changed to the straight stitch (center needle position).

Turn off the sewing machine.

Holding the “+” side of (2) pressed, turn

on the sewing machine.

Slower Faster

Sewing speed controller

• Thespeedsetusingthesewingspeed

controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

After the sewing machine has turned on,

release the “+” side of

XThe initial needle position changes to the

center needle position.

(2).

Mem

•The specified initial needle position is maintained after the machine is turned off.

•Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to the left needle position.

Cancelling the operation beep

CAUTION

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time a key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Holding the “–” side of (3) pressed,

turn on the sewing machine.



After the sewing machine has turned on,

release the “–” side of

XThe machine is now set so that it will not

beep.

(3).

Mem

•Perform the same operation to change the setting so that machine beeps.

THREADING THE MACHINE

• Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin.

Actual size

11. 5 mm

(7/ 16 inch)

This model

Press down on the spool pin lever to swing

up the spool pin. Then remove the spool cap.

Spool pin

Spool cap

Other models

Winding the bobbin

This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin.

•For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page

13.

Bobbin-winding thread guide

Bobbin winder shaft

Bobbin

• Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.

• Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. The thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin.

Fully insert the spool of thread for the

bobbin, and then slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

•The thread should be unwound from the bottom to the front.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

CAUTION

Note

CAUTION

• If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged.

• Three spool cap sizes are available. Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged.

Bobbin-winding thread guide

Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk.

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•When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.

Pass the thread as illustrated bellow.

Thread guide

Spool cap

(small) Spool (cross-

wound thread) Space

Hook

Pre-tension disk

Pull it in as far as possible.

•Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may not be wound cleanly.

Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and

slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch in the bobbin.

•Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of thread.

Spring on the shaft

Notch

7 – 10 cm

(3 – 4 inches)

• Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may occur when the thread is wound around the bobbin.

Thread guide cover

Turn on the sewing machine.

While holding the end of the thread, gently

press the foot controller or press stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine and trim the excess thread.

(start/

Note

•When using the foot controller to operate

CAUTION

the sewing machine, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine.

•When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button).

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Mem

•When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

•The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.

1 1 cm (3/8 inch)

• Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.

(For models equipped with the sewing speed

controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast).

Sewing speed

controller

Press the foot controller or press to start.

• Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.

Wound evenly

■For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft

so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin. Then slide the shaft to the right.

Notch

Spring

Wound poorly

When the bobbin seems full and begins

spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press

Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft

to the left and remove the bobbin.

(For models equipped with the sewing speed

controller) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position.

Follow steps 1 through 3 of the procedure

in “Winding the bobbin” to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11).

Wind the free end of the thread clockwise

around the bobbin five or six times.

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CAUTION

Note

CAUTION

Pull the thread and pass it through the slit in

the bobbin winder seat.

Slit (with built-in cutter)

XThe thread is cut to a suitable length.

• Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

(For models equipped with the sewing speed

controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast).

(For models equipped with the sewing speed

controller) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position.

Mem

•When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

•The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.

Lower threading

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

•For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 15.

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

Turn on the sewing machine.

Press the foot controller or press to start.

•When using the foot controller to operate the sewing machine, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine.

•When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button).

When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take

your foot off the foot controller or press

Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft

to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft.

Sewing speed controller

Wound evenly

• Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured.

Wound poorly

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•The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

Raise the needle to its highest position

by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever.

Turn off the sewing machine.

(needle

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CAUTION

Slide the button and open the cover.

Cover

Slide button

Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in

the direction shown by the arrow.

• Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.

■For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin

Mem

•The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

Raise the needle to its highest position

by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press presser foot lever.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Slide the button and open the cover.

, and raise the

Cover

Slide button

Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin

down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown.

•If the thread is not correctly inserted, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 28).

Replace the bobbin cover.

•Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram).

Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in

the direction shown by the arrow.

• Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.

While lightly holding down the bobbin, guide

the thread through the slit (1 and 2).

•At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise.

Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter (3).

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Note

CAUTION

Slit

Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)

•If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 28).

• When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.

• Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.

• Use the needle and the thread in the correct

combination. For details on the correct combination of needles and threads, refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page 20).

Turn on the sewing machine.

Raise the presser foot, using the presser foot

lever.

Presser foot lever

Tension-adjusting spring

Replace the bobbin cover.

Mem

•You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to the procedure in “Drawing up the lower thread” (page 19).

Upper threading

Set the upper thread and thread the needle.

•For details on the needle threader, see page 18.

• If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly.

Raise the needle in the following way.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the wheel points up.

•If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Be sure to raise the needle before threading the sewing machine.

Press down on the spool pin lever to swing

up the spool pin. Then remove the spool cap.

2 Press the Needle position

button (for the models equipped with this button).

Spool pin

Mark on the handwheel

Spool pin

Spool cap

CAUTION

• Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,

CAUTION

otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.

• Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. The thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin.

Fully insert the spool for the upper thread

onto the spool pin. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

•The thread should be unwound from the bottom to the front.

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Pass the thread as illustrated below.

Thread guide

• If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged.

Mem

•When using the spool as shown below, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.

1 Spool cap

(small)

2 Spool (cross-

wound thread)

3 Space

Thread guide cover

Feed the upper thread as illustrated below.

Make sure to guide the thread through the

thread take-up lever from right to left.

Thread take-up lever

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CAUTION

Note

CAUTION

Mem

•Iftheneedleisnotraised,thethreadtakeuplevercannotbethreaded.Besureto raisetheneedlebeforethreadingthesewing machine.

Put the thread behind the needle bar thread

guide.



Needlebarthreadguide

Turn off the sewing machine.

• Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured.

Thread the needle from front to back and pull

out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread.

■Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader)

• The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used.

• Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader.

• The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

• If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to “Upper threading” (page 16).

Follow steps 1 through 10 of the procedure

in “Upper threading”.

Lower the presser foot lever.

While lowering the needle threader lever,

hook the thread onto the guide.

Needleholder

Needlethreader

lever Guide

15cm(2inches)

•Ifthethreadtake-upleverislowered,theupper threadcannotbewrappedaroundthethread take-uplever.Makesureyouraisethepresserfoot leverandthethreadtake-upleverbeforeyoufeed theupperthread.

•Ifyouincorrectlyfeedthethreadyoumaycause sewingproblems.

Fully lower the needle threader lever.

XThehookpassesthroughtheeyeofthe

needle,andcatchthethread.

Hook

Thread

Release the needle threader lever. Then pull

CAUTION

Note

the loop of the thread.

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Loop of thread

• Be careful not to pull on the thread with force

or it may bend the needle.

• If the thread does not pass through the eye of

the needle, start from step 3 again.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Presser foot

lever

Pass the end of the thread as illustrated

below.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the wheel points up.

Pull on the upper thread to draw up the

lower thread.

Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both

threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot.

Press the Needle position button (for the models equipped with this button).

1 2

Upper thread Lower thread

•If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems.

Drawing up the lower thread

Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.

Upper thread

While holding the end of the upper thread,

raise the needle in the following way.

5 cm (2 inches)

■For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin

You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in.

Pass the thread along the slit in the direction

of the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it.

•The bobbin cover should still be removed.

Draw up the lower thread as described in

steps 1 to 4.

Replace the bobbin cover.

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CAUTION

Note

CAUTION

REPLACING THE NEEDLE

This section provides information on sewing machine needles.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous.

• Only use home sewing machine needles. Use

of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.

• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can

easily break, possibly resulting in injury.

Needle types and their uses

The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness.

Fabric Type/

Application

Broadcloth

Medium weight fabrics

Thin fabrics

Thick fabrics

Stretch fabrics

Easily frayed fabrics

For top-stitching

Flannel, Gabardine

Lawn

Georgette

Challis, Satin

Denim

Tweed Silk thread Jersey

Tricot

Thread

Type Size

Cotton thread

Synthetic thread

Silk thread 50

Cotton thread

Synthetic thread

Silk thread 50 Cotton

thread Synthetic

thread

Thread for knits

Cotton thread

thread Silk thread 50 Synthetic

thread Silk thread

60–90

30 100/ 16 50

50– 60

50–90

30 100/ 16

50– 60 75/11–90/14

Size of

Needle

75/11–90/14Taffeta

65/9–75/11

90/14–100/16Corduroy

Ball point needle 75/11–90/14 (gold colored)

65/9 – 90/ 14Synthetic

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•The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle.

■Ball point needle

Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Use the ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using monogramming foot “N”.

■Transparent nylon thread

Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.

• The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the left page. If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.

Checking the needle

Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.

Flat side

Needle type

marking

Flat surface

Even

Not even

•Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may cause malfunctions.

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CAUTION

Note

CAUTION

Replacing the needle

Raise the needle in the following way.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the wheel points up.

Turn off the sewing machine.

• Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off

the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

Lower the presser foot lever.

Press the Needle position button (for the models equipped with this button).

•Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged.

With the flat side of the needle toward the

rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper.

Needle stopper

Tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it

clockwise.

Presser foot

lever

• Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the needle plate.

Remove the needle by turning the needle

clamp screw counterclockwise.

Disc-shaped screwdriver

Needle clamp screw

•If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much, the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much.

•Install the twin needle in the same way.

• Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result.

Sewing with the twin needle

You can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.

Twin needle

Extra spool pin

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CAUTION

Note

CAUTION

• Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine.

• Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you.

• You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine.

• When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

• Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

Install the twin needle.

•For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Thread the upper thread for the left needle.

•For details, refer to steps 1 through 9 of “Upper threading” (page 16).

Manually thread the left needle with the

upper thread.

•Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.

Thread the upper thread for the right needle

in the same way as the left needle.

Without passing the thread through the

needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle.

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.

Needle bar thread guide

Attach zigzag foot “J”. (Refer to page 23.)

Models equipped with a needle threader

•You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine.

Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the

bobbin winder shaft.

Bobbin winder shaft

Extra spool pin

Thread spool

Install the thread spool and thread the upper

thread.

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•When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool.

• When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Select a stitch.

•For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 25).

•For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page 53).

• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

Start sewing.

For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 26).

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Note

CAUTION

Note

XTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to

each other.

• When using the twin needle, the stitches may become bunched together, depending on the types of thread and fabric that are used. If this occurs, increase the stitch length. For details on adjusting the stitch length, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and width” (page 26).

• When changing the sewing direction, be

sure to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

• Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle

left down in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT

If the sewing machine has been turned on,

turn it off.

• Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Press the black button to release the presser

foot.

Black but ton

Place a different presser foot below the

presser foot holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the shank in the holder.

Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to be read.

• Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the foot controller, the machine will start and you may be injured.

• Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.

• Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine. Using other any presser feet may cause an accident or injury.

Replacing the presser foot

Replace the presser foot as described below.

Raise the needle in the following way.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the wheel points up.

Press the Needle position button (for the models equipped with this button).

Presser foot holder

Shank

•The presser foot to be used with each stitch appears in the LCD. To select a stitch, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 25).

Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the

pin snaps into the shank.

Presser foot lever

Shank

XThe presser foot is attached.

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Note

CAUTION

Raise the presser foot lever to check that the

presser foot is securely attached.

Removing the presser foot holder

Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.

Remove the presser foot. (Refer to page 23.)

Loosen the presser foot holder screw.

Disc-shaped

screwdriver Presser foot

holder Presser foot

holder screw

■Attaching the presser foot holder

Align the presser foot holder with the lower-

left side of the presser bar.

2 3

Holding the presser foot holder in place,

tighten the screw.

•If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.

• Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot

holder screw, otherwise the presser foot holder may fall off and the needle may strike it, causing the needle to bend or break.

Presser foot

holder Presser bar

Presser foot

holder screw

CAUTION

SEWING BASICS

SEWING

Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.

• While the machine is in operation, pay special

attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.

• Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while

sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break.

• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can

easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

• Make sure that the needle does not strike

basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend.

General sewing procedure

Follow the basic procedures below to sew.

1 Turn on the machine.

Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Power supply” (page 9).

2 Select the stitch.

Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 25).

Selecting a stitch

When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch (

1 2

left needle position) is selected.

Turn on the sewing machine.

<For models equipped with satin stitches and 1 font type of character stitches> Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit. If it is not lit, press the stitch category selection key once or more until the utility stitch indicator is lit.

Stitch category

selection key Utility stitch indicator

Mem

•When you want to select the satin stitch, press the stitch category selection key once or more until the satin stitch indicator is lit.

3 Satin stitch indicator

<For models equipped with satin stitches and 2 font types of character stitches> Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit. If it is not lit, press the utility stitch key once or more until the utility stitch indicator is lit.

3 Attach the presser foot.

Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 23).

4 Start sewing.

Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, cut the threads. For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 26).

Utility stitch key

Utility stitch indicator

Mem

•When you want to select the satin stitch, press the utility stitch key once or more until the satin stitch indicator is lit.

3 Satin stitch indicator

SEWING BASICS

Note

CAUTION

Press (stitch selection keys) to designate

the desired stitch number.

Designates the tens digit.

Designates the ones digit.

XThe stitch is selected.

Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD.

Presser foot type

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 23).

Adjusting the stitch length and width

•When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the standard setting, disappears from the LCD.

• If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking.

around or

Starting to sew

Raise the needle in the following way.

■[Example] Selecting stitch .

Press (stitch selection keys) to select

stitch 05.

Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch length

adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch length.

1 Stitch length 2 Stitch length adjustment key 3 Short 4 Long

Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch width

adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch width.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the wheel points up.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass

the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.

Press the Needle position button (for the models equipped with this button).

Presser foot lever

1 Stitch width 2 Stitch width adjustment key 3 Narrow 4 Wide

5 cm (2 inches)

SEWING BASICS

Note

While holding the end of the thread and

the fabric, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching.

Lower the presser foot lever.

(For models equipped with a sewing speed

controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed. Refer to “Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button)” (page 10).

Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,

and then cut the threads by using the thread cutter.



Thread cutter

•When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/ stop button cannot be used to start sewing (for models equipped with the start/stop button).

•When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details, refer to “Changing the needle stop position” (page 10).

■Sewing reinforcement stitches

When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching, pressing sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other.

(reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

Sewing speed controller

Start sewing in the following way.

Press down the foot controler slowly.

XThe machine starts sewing.

Take your foot off the foot controller, or press

(start/stop button) once.

XThe machine stops sewing.

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (Or press position button) once or twice for models equipped with the needle position button.)

This procedure is not necessary if the needle stop position has been set to the raised position (page 10).

Press

(start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button).

(needle

Reverse stitching

Reinforcement stitching

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•Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page

53).

Raise the presser foot lever.

SEWING BASICS

Note

Thread tension

The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread.

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•We recommend that you do a test sewing on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.

■Correct tension

Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.

Wrong side

Surface

■Upper tension is too tight

Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.

Upper thread

Lower thread

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•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 tensionadjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to page 14 to 16.

■Upper tension is too loose

Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.

•If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper threading” (page 16) and rethread the upper thread.

•If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to “Lower threading” (page 14) and rethread the bobbin thread.

Wrong side

Surface

Upper thread

Lower thread

Loops appear on

surface of fabric

Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a lower number.

Wrong side

Surface

Upper thread

Lower thread

Loops appear on

wrong

Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a higher number.

SEWING BASICS

CAUTION

USEFUL SEWING TIPS

Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project.

Trial sewing

A trial piece of fabric should be sewn. Use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width.

Changing the sewing direction

When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the

sewing machine.

Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or by pressing

once.

Sewing curves

Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve.

When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.

Sewing thick fabrics

• When using the twin needle, be sure to

raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the

fabric.

Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.

Lower the presser foot lever and continue

sewing.

■If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot

If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position.

■If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching

The fabric may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin.

Sewing direction

Raise the presser foot lever.

Align the beginning of stitching, and then

position the fabric.

SEWING BASICS

CAUTION

Note

While holding zigzag foot “J” level, hold the

presser foot locking pin pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever.

Release the presser foot locking pin.

XThe presser foot remains level, allowing the

fabric to be fed.

•After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its original angle.

Presser foot locking pin (black button)

Make sure that the needle passes through the hookand-loop fastener tape by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener tape before sewing. And then, sew the edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow speed. If the needle does not pass through the hook-andloop fastener tape, replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics (page 20).

Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape

Sewing thin fabrics

When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Move the needle (be sure to use a fine needle) to the furthest left or right hand position so that the fabric does not get pulled down into the feed dog area. If you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.

• If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break.

Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape

• Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener tape which is for sewing. If the glue is attached to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction.

• If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with the thin needle (65/9 – 75/11), the needle may bend or break.

•Before start sewing, baste together the fabric and

the hook-and-loop fastener tape.

Stabilizer material or paper

Sewing stretch fabrics

First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.

Basting

Stitching cylindrical pieces

Note

Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs, or hard-to-reach areas.

Pull the flat bed attachment to the left to

release it.

Flat bed attachment

SEWING BASICS

Flat bed attachment

XWith the flat bed attachment removed, free-

arm sewing is possible.

•When sewing cylindrical pieces, follow the next step.

•When you are finished with free-arm sewing, install the flat bed attachment back in its original position.

Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the

arm, and then sew from the top.

CAUTION

UTILITY STITCHES

OVERCASTING STITCHES

You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials.

Stitch Name Pattern

Zigzag stitch J 05

3-point zigzag

stitch

Overcasting

stitch

Presser Foot

J 06

G 07

G 08

G 09

J 10

J 11

J 12

Pattern No.

Using overcasting foot

Attach overcasting foot “G”.

Select stitch , or . (Refer to page 25.)

Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric

against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

Guide

Slowly turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.

Sew with the edge of the fabric against the

presser foot guide.

• Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

Using zigzag foot

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select a stitch. (Refer to page 25.)

Sew to the edge of the fabric.

Needle drop point

(start/

Needle drop point

Check that the needle does not

touch the presser foot.

BASIC STITCHING

CAUTION

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.

UTILITY STITCHES

Stitch Name Pattern

Left

Straight

Center

Triple stretch

stitch

Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select a stitch. (Refer to page 25.)

Lower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching.

Presser Foot

J 00

J 01

J 02

J 03

Pattern No.

(start/

Stitch width

Stitch width adjustment key

Left needle position

Right needle position

BLIND HEM STITCHING

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing.

Stitch Name Pattern

Blind hem stitch

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Presser Foot

R 13

R 14

Pattern No.

(start/

Start sewing. (Refer to page 26.)

•For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 27).

When sewing is finished, cut the thread.

(Refer to page 27.)

■Changing the needle position

With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the right; pressing the “–” side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left.

•When selecting stitch or , stitch numbers “0”,

“-1”, “-2” or “-3” may be displayed on the LCD by pressing “-” side of the stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to the left. Stitch numbers “0”, “1”, “2” or “3” may be displayed on the LCD by pressing “+” side of the stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to the right.

•When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved.

Reverse the skirt or pants.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Edge of fabric

Bottom side

UTILITY STITCHES

Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the

hem, and press.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5

mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it.

2 3 4

2 3 4

5 6

Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem

Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem 5 mm (3/16 inch) Basting

Attach blind hem foot “R”.

Select a stitch.

Remove the flat bed attachment and make

free-arm sewing possible.

•For details on free-arm sewing, refer to “Stitching cylindrical pieces” (page 31).

Slide the part that you wish to sew onto

the arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing.

Position the fabric with the edge of the folded

hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

Arm

Fold back the fabric inside along the basting.

Wrong side of fabric

1 2 3

4 5 6 7

1 2

3 4

5 6

Right side of fabric Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem 5 mm (3/16 inch) Basting Basting point

Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem Basting point Basting

5 2

Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the

fabric with the wrong side facing up.

Wrong side of

fabric Fold of hem

Guide

Adjust the stitch width until the needle

slightly catches the fold of the hem.

Needle drop point

When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width.

Stitch width

1 2

Thick fabric Normal fabric

UTILITY STITCHES

CAUTION

■If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

If the needle catches too much of the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the “+” side of the stitch width adjustment key.

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Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

■If the needle does not catch the hem fold

If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the “-” side of the stitch width adjustment key.

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BUTTONHOLE SEWING

Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.

Stitch Name Pattern

Buttonhole stitch

Zigzag stitch (for quilting)

Presser Foot

A 37

A 38

A 39

A 40

A 41

A 42

A 43

A 44

J 49

Pattern No.

Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

•For details on changing the stitch width, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 25).

Sew with the fold of the hem against the

presser foot guide.

Remove the basting stitching and turn the

fabric right side up.

Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.

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Reinforcement stitching

(start/

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UTILITY STITCHES

Part names of the buttonhole foot “A”

Button guide plate

5 mm (3/16 inch)

Use chalk to mark the position and length of

the buttonhole on the fabric.

Marks on fabric

Buttonhole sewing

Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole

foot “A”, and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole.

Presser foot scale

Marks on buttonhole foot

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

Position the upper thread under the presser foot by guiding thread through the hole in the

presser foot before attaching the buttonhole foot “A”.

Select a stitch.

Position the fabric with the front end of the

buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

Mark on fabric

Red marks on

• When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.

buttonhole foot Upper thread

XThe size of the buttonhole is set.

• If the button does not fit in the button guide plate

Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (One division on the scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

Presser foot scale

Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale.

Length of buttonhole

(Diameter + thickness of button) 5 mm (3/16 inch)

10 mm (3/8 inch)

15 mm (9/16 inch)

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•If there is difficulty in aligning the marks, slowly turn the handwheel toward you to check where the needle will enter the fabric, and then align the mark on the fabric with that point.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.

Do not reduce the gap.

UTILITY STITCHES

Note

CAUTION

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

•If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer) stitch.

XOnce sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.

Raise the needle and the presser foot lever,

remove the fabric, and cut the thread.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole

stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole.

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•Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.

■Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread.

Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole

foot “A” shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

Select a stitch or .

Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the

gimp thread.

Seam ripper

For keyhole buttonholes, use a commercially available eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole.

•When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric.

• When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips. Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended.

Eyelet punch

Lower the presser foot lever and the

buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.

When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp

thread to remove any slack.

Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp

thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it.

With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of

the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole.

Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.

UTILITY STITCHES

CAUTION

Button sewing

Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.

Measure the distance between the holes.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide

the feed dog position lever to the

Feed dog position lever

side.

Select a stitch . (With models not provided

with stitch

Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same

as the distance between the holes in the button.

Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by

pressing the stitch length adjustment key.

Turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button.

Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes.

, select stitch .)

XThe feed dogs are lowered.

Attach presser foot “M”.

Place a button between the presser foot and

the fabric.

•When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the other two holes, and then sew them in the same way.

• When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

Start sewing.

•After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed, press button) to sew reinforcement stitches.

Pull the upper thread at the end of the

stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread.

Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.

When you are finished attaching the button,

slide the feed dog position lever to turn the handwheel to raise the dogs.

•Normally, the feed dog position lever is positioned at

(reverse/reinforcement stitch

and

ZIPPER INSERTION

CAUTION

You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle.

Stitch Name Pattern

Straight stitch

(center)

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Place the two pieces of fabric with their right

sides facing each other.

Sew basic stitches to the end of the zipper

opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the end of the stitching.

•Use basting stitching to sew the zipper opening (where the zipper will be inserted).

Presser Foot

I 02

Basting stitching

Reverse stitches

Wrong side of

fabric End of zipper

opening

Pattern No.

(start/

UTILITY STITCHES

Attach the presser foot holder to the right

side of the pin on zipper foot “I”.

Pin on the right side

Needle drop point

Select stitch .

• Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. You may also be injured.

With the right side of the fabric facing up,

continue sewing with the zipper on the right side of the presser foot.

Stitching

Right side of

fabric Basting

stitching End of zipper

opening

•Refer to “BASIC STITCHING” on page 33.

Open the seam allowance, press it from the

wrong side of the fabric with an iron, align the center of the zipper with the stitching, and then baste the zipper in place.

Wrong side of fabric

Basting stitching

Zipper

•Sew the stitching in order, from 1 to 3.

• Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, the needle may break and you may be injured.

UTILITY STITCHES

CAUTION

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•If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider, leave the needle lowered (in the fabric) and raise the presser foot. After moving the slider so it will not contact the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing.

•To sew with the zipper on the left side of the presser foot, attach the presser foot holder to the left side of the pin on zipper foot “I” in step 5.

Left side of the pin

Needle drop point

When you have finished sewing, remove the

basting stitching.

SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE

Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.

Stitch Name Pattern

Stretch stitch J 04

3-point

zigzag stitch

Elastic-attaching

stitch

Presser Foot

J 06

J 24

Pattern No.

(start/

Sew the fabric without stretching it.

Elastic attaching

When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape is used.

Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the

fabric.

Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select a stitch.

Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while

stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric.

While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.

Elastic tape

Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.

Stretch stitching

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch .

• When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK

CAUTION

AND QUILT STITCHING

The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

UTILITY STITCHES

• If glue is used to hold the cut design in place on the fabric, do not apply glue to areas that will be sewn with the machine. If glue is attached to the needle or race, the machine may be damaged.

Zigzag stitch J 05

Zigzag stitch (for quilting)

Appliqué stitch

(for quilting)

Piecing straight

stitch

Joining stitch

Hand-look

quilting

Quilting stippling

J 49

J 15

J 50

J 51

J 46

J 47

J 18

J 19

J 20

J 48

J 52

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch .

Sew along the edge of the fabric with the

needle dropping off the edge at the right.

Appliqué fabric

Needle drop point

Remove the basting, if necessary.

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•Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching.

(start/

Appliqués

You can create an appliqué by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration.

Baste the cut design to the fabric.

• Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured.

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching

Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and

place it over the lower piece.

Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the

pattern spans both pieces.

UTILITY STITCHES

Note

CAUTION

Piecing

Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.

Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the

fabric that you wish to piece together.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch or .

Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned

with the edge of the fabric.

• For a seam allowance on the right side

Align the right side of the presser foot with the

edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch

6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

• For a seam allowance on the left side

Align the left side of the presser foot with the

edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch

•The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches with the walking foot.

•When using the walking foot, try a test sewing on a scrap piece of fabric that is to be used in project.

Models equipped with a needle threader

•Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader.

Baste the fabric to be quilted.

Remove the presser foot and the presser foot

holder. (Refer to page 24.)

Hook the connecting fork of the walking

foot onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to the presser bar.

Connecting fork

Needle clamp

screw Presser foot

holder screw

6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

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•To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. For details, refer to “Changing the needle position” (page 33).

Quilting

Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide.

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

• Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may result.

Select stitch , or .

Place one hand on each side of the presser

foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing.

UTILITY STITCHES

Note

CAUTION

•When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium.

■Using the optional quilting guide

Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced.

Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the

hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder.

Walking foot



Presser foot holder



Models equipped with a needle threader

•Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the needle threader.

Remove the presser foot and the presser foot

holder. (Refer to page 24.)

Align the quilting foot with the lower-left side

of the presser bar.

The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw.

Pin on quilting

foot Presser foot

holder screw Needle clamp

screw

Hold the quilting foot in place with your right

hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver in your left hand.

Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so

that the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn.

Free-motion quilting

With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.

Presser foot

holder screw

• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break.

Slide the feed dog position lever to .

Feed dog position lever

UTILITY STITCHES

CAUTION

Triple stretch stitching

Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

XThe feed dogs are lowered.

Turn on the sewing machine, and then select

a stitch.

Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, then

move the fabric to follow the pattern.

Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing.

Pattern

After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog

position lever to to raise the dogs.

•Normally, the feed dog position lever is positioned at

and turn the handwheel

REINFORCEMENT STITCHING

Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.

Stitch Name Pattern

Triple stretch

stitch

Bar tack stitch

Presser Foot

J 03

A 45

Pattern No.

Select stitch .

Start sewing. (Refer to page 26.)

Bar tack stitching

Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below.

Determine the desired length of the bar tack.

Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired length. (One division on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

Presser foot scale

•A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn.

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

Select stitch .

Position the fabric so that the opening of the

pocket faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening.

Length of bar tack

5 mm (3/16 inch)

(start/

Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.

2 mm (1/16 inch)

UTILITY STITCHES

•When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size.

Do not reduce the gap.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

Buttonhole lever

Bracket

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

DECORATIVE STITCHING

Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.

Stitch Name Pattern

Fagoting stitch

Joining stitch

Shell tuck stitch

Smocking stitch

Satin scallop

stitch

Presser Foot

J 22

J 23

J 18

J 19

J 20

J 16

J 21

N 17

J 25

J 26

J 27

N 28

Pattern No.

XOnce sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.

Raise the needle and the presser foot lever,

remove the fabric, and cut the thread.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

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•If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is too thick, increase the stitch length. For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 25).

N 29

N 30

Decorative stitch

N 31

N 32

N 33

N 34

N 35

N 36

UTILITY STITCHES

CAUTION

Scallop stitching

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

(start/

Fagoting

Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children’s clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used.

Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric

along their seams.

Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by

about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

•If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is ea sier.

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs.

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

Select stitch .

Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure

not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.

•For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn.

Trim along the stitches.

Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer

Basting stitching

4 mm (3/16 inch)

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch or .

Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).

(Refer to page 26.)

Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned

along the center of the two pieces of fabric.

After sewing is finished, remove the paper.

•Be careful not to cut the stitches.

Smocking

The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select the straight stitch, and then adjust

the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension.

•For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page

25) and “Thread tension” (page 28).

UTILITY STITCHES

Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm

(3/8 inch).

10 mm (3/8 inch)

•Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.

Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

Select stitch or .

Stitch between the straight stitches.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch , and then increase the thread

tension.

•For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page

25).

Sew while making sure that the needle drops

slightly off the edge of the fabric.

Needle drop point

Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks

down to one side.

Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

Shell tuck stitching

The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.

Fold the fabric along the bias.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Sew together the right sides of the two

pieces of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.

Select stitch , or .

Wrong side of

fabric

6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

seam allowance Straight stitch

UTILITY STITCHES

CAUTION

Turn the fabric over so that the right side

faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam.

Right side of

fabric

Heirloom stitching

When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.

• The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to “Upper threading” (page 16).

Insert the wing needle.

•Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

•For details on inserting a needle, refer to

“Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

Select stitch , , , , , , or .

Start sewing.

SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches)

55 characters can be sewn by following the procedure below.

Sewing beautiful patterns

In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following must be considered.

■Fabric

Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics with a coarse weave, affix stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric or place a thin sheet of paper, such as tracing paper, under the fabric. Since material puckering or bunched stitches may occur when satin stitches are sewn, be sure to affix stabilizer material to the fabric.

■Needles and threads

When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch fabrics, use the ball point needle. When sewing thick fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. In addition, #50 to #60 thread should be used.

■Trial sewing

Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used, the desired result may not be achieved. Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project. In addition, while sewing, be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping.

Selecting characters

■Selecting a character [Example] Selecting stitch “C” (No. 03).

• Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

Turn on the sewing machine.

<For models equipped with 1 font type of

character stitches> Press the stitch category selection key twice and confirm that the character stitch indicator lights up.

Stitch category selection key

Character stitch indicator

<For models equipped with 2 font types of character stitches> Press the character stitch key once or more and confirm that the desired font type of character stitch indicator is lit.

Character stitch key

Character stitch indicator (Gothic font)

Character stitch indicator (Script font)

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•When you select a character, check that there are no characters in memory.

This indicator shows that no character is stored.

If there are any characters in memory,

delete them. (For details, refer to “Deleting characters” (page 51).)

Press (stitch selection keys) to select

pattern No. 03.

UTILITY STITCHES

XThe following display is shown on the LCD.

Selected pattern No.

The position of the selected pattern No.

The total number of entered characters

Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD.

The presser foot to use

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 23).

If you would like to only sew this single

character, start sewing. If you would like to sew a sequence of characters, see the following procedure.

•For details on sewing characters, refer to “Sewing the character stitches” (page 51).

■Combining characters

You can easily sew names, messages, etc. by combining the character stitches. Up to 35 characters can be combined.

[Example] Selecting stitches “COME” (No.

03)+(No. 15)+(No. 13)+(No. 05)

Follow steps 1 through 5 in “Selecting

characters” (page 48) to select the first character “C” (No. 03).

Press (stitch selection keys) to select the

next character, “O” (No. 15).

•For details, refer to step 3 of “Selecting a stitch” (page 26).

Press the “+” side of (stitch width

adjustment key) to enter the selected character.

Press the “+” side of (stitch width

adjustment key) to enter the selected character.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add “M” (No. 13)

and “E” (No. 05).

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•To enter a space, select “_” (No. 30).

UTILITY STITCHES

When you have finished combining

characters, check the entered characters and their order.

•For details on checking characters, refer to “Checking characters” (page 51).

Mem

•A new character can only be added next to the last character. You cannot insert a new character between characters or before the first character of the sequence.

After checking the entered characters, start

sewing.

•For details on sewing characters, refer to “Sewing the character stitches” (page 51).

Mem

•The combination of characters will be stored in memory even if you turn off the machine.

■Adding new characters after sewing

After sewing a combination of characters, you can add characters to the combination using the following method.

Mem

•When you have finished sewing, the pattern No. of the first character in the current combination is shown on the LCD.

Utility stitch key

Character stitch key

Character stitch indicator (Gothic font)

Character stitch indicator (Script font)

Add new characters by following the

procedure described in “Combining characters” (page 49).

XNew characters are added next to the last

character of the combination.

■Making a new combination of characters after sewing

Mem

•When you have finished sewing, the pattern No. of the first character in the current combination is shown on the LCD.

Select the first character of the new combination.

<For models equipped with 1 font type of

character stitches> Press the stitch category selection key to select the character stitch again. (Do not skip this step.)

Stitch category selection key

<For models equipped with 2 font types of character stitches> Press the utility stitch key first (Do not skip this step.) and then, press the character stitch key once or more until the desired font type of character stitch indicator is lit.

Press the “+” side of (stitch width

adjustment key).

XThe old combination of characters is cleared

from memory, and the pattern No. shown in the LCD is entered as the first character of a new combination.

Add characters by following the procedure

described in “Combining characters” (page 49).

UTILITY STITCHES

Checking characters

You can check the characters in a combination with following method.

Press the “+” or “-” side of (stitch length

adjustment key) repeatedly.

This will display the characters that have been entered one by one on the LCD. You can check the pattern No. and position of each character.

Stitch length adjustment key

The position of the selected pattern No.

The total number of characters in the combination

Selected pattern No.

Deleting characters

You can delete characters from the combination.

Press “-” side of (stitch width adjustment

key) to delete the last character in the combination.

Sewing the character stitches

All character stitches are sewn with monogramming foot “N”.

Select a character stitch. (Refer to page 48.)

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 23).

Start sewing.

XThe stitch is sewn in the direction indicated

by the arrow.

Mem

•When sewing characters, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches for each character.

•While sewing, the LCD shows the pattern No. currently being sewn.

Stitch width adjustment key

XThe last character will be deleted.

Mem

•Repeat step 1 to delete more characters.

•You can only delete the last character in a

combination.

When you have finished sewing, use scissors

to trim off any excess threads at the beginning of the stitching and between the characters.

UTILITY STITCHES

ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches)

Select No. 59 (for making adjustments).

Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as shown below.

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•The character stitches “034” (No. 31 + No. 34+ No. 35) are used for making adjustments.

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 23).

Combine the character stitches “034”

(No. 31 + No. 34 + No. 35).

•For details, refer to “Combining characters” (page 49).

XWhen you have finished creating the

combination, the following is displayed on the LCD.

XThe LCD goes into the stitch adjustment

mode. The total number of combined characters 1 changes to “--“.

Adjust the character stitches by pressing

(stitch length adjustment key).

Each press of “+” or “-” side of (stitch length adjustment key) widens or narrows the stitches.

No. for making adjustments

The stitch adjustment level

Widens the stitches

Narrows the stitches

 If the pattern is bunched (B)

Press the “+” side of adjustment key) to widen the stitch.

 If the pattern is overstretched

(The stitch “0” has a gap.) (C) Press the “-” side of adjustment key) to narrow the stitch.

(stitch length

Sew the combination of characters and check

how it turns out.

•For details, refer to “Sewing the character stitches” (page 51).

A: Correctly sewn

(with proper spaces between characters)

B: Bunched or shapeless (There is no space between characters.) C: Overstretched (The stitch “0” has a gap.)

If the pattern you sewed does not look like A, use the following steps to adjust the stitches.

Mem

•The stitch adjustment level can be set between -9 and 9.

•The setting is saved in memory even if you turn off the machine.

Sew the characters “034” again.

Mem

•You can sew when you are in the stitch adjustment mode.

If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, adjust the stitch again. Adjust the stitch until the stitch pattern comes out correctly.

After you have finished adjusting the pattern,

press the stitch category selection key three times.

XThe display returns to the normal character

stitching mode.

CAUTION

Note

APPENDIX

STITCH SETTINGS

Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches and satin stitches in the following table.

• When using the twin needle, select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

• When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

•The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches with

the walking foot.

Utility stitches

Stitch Name

Left

Straight

Center

Triple stretch

stitch

Stretch stitch

Zigzag stitch

3-point zigzag

stitch

Overcasting

stitch

Blind hem stitch

* Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

Pattern

No.

Presser Foot

J 00

J 01

J 02

J 03

J 04

J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués

J 06

G 07

G 08 Overcasting on thick fabrics

G 09

J 10 Overcasting on stretch fabrics

J 11 Overcasting on thick or stretch fabrics

J 12

R 13

Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.

Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks

Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.

Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching

Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching

Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darning, etc.

Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics

Overcasting on thick fabrics and decorative stitching

Overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching

Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

3.5 (1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.0 (1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

3.5 (1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/16–1/4)

3.5 (1/8)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

5.0 (3/16)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

5.0 (3/16)

3.5–5.0

(1/8–3/ 16)

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

0 (0)

-3← →3

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.5 – 4. 0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.4 (1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0 –3/16 )

1.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.5– 4.0

(1/32–3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.5– 4.0

(1/32–3/16)

4.0 (3/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.0 (1/16)

1.0 –3.5

(1/16–1/8)

Reverse (Rev.)/

Twin Needle

Yes *

Rev.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Rev.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Rev.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

No Reinf.

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

No Reinf.

Stitching

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

APPENDIX

Stitch Name

Blind hem stitch

Appliqué stitch

Shell tuck stitch

Satin scallop

stitch

Joining stitch

Smocking stitch

Fagoting stitch

Elastic-attaching

stitch

Decorative stitch

* Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

Pattern

No.

Presser Foot

R 14 Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics

J 15 Appliqué stitching

J 16 Shell tuck stitching

N 17 Scallop stitching

J 18 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching

J 19

J 20 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching

J 21 Smocking stitching and decorative stitching

J 22 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching

J 23 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching

J 24 Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics

J 25 Decorative stitching

J 26 Decorative stitching

J 27 Decorative stitching

N 28 Decorative stitching and elastic attaching

N 29

N 30

N 31

N 32

N 33

N 34

N 35

N 36

Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as with tricot

Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.

Decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.

Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.

Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

0 (0)

-3← →3

3.5 (1/8)

2.5 –7.0

(3/32–1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

2.5 –7.0

(3/32–1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

2.5 –7.0

(3/32–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

2.5 –7.0

(3/32–1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5. 5 (7/ 32 )

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/64–1/4)

3.5 (1/8)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/16–1/4)

6.0 (15/64)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/16–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/16–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/16–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/16–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/16–1/4)

6.0 (15/64)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/16–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5– 7.0

(1/16–1/4)

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

2.0 (1/16)

1.0 –3.5

(1/16–1/8)

2.5 (3/32)

1.6 – 4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

0.5 (1/32)

0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

1.2 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.2 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

3.0 (1/8)

2.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.6 – 4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

3.0 (1/8)

1.5 – 4. 0

(1/16–3/ 16)

3.5 (1/8)

1.5 – 4. 0

(1/16–3/ 16)

4.0 (3/16)

1.5 – 4. 0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.5 – 4. 0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.0 (1/16)

1.5 – 4. 0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

Reverse (Rev.)/

Twin Needle

No Reinf.

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

No Reinf.

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

Yes *

Reinf.

( J )

No Reinf.

Stitching

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

APPENDIX

Stitch Name

Buttonhole stitch

Bar tack stitch

Piecing straight

stitch

Hand-look

quilting

Zigzag stitch (for quilting)

Appliqué stitch

(for quilting)

Quilting stippling

Decorative stitch

**Auto Reinf.:Automatic Reinforcement

Pattern

Presser Foot

A 37

A 38

A 39 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics

A 40 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics

A 41 Bound buttonholes

A 42 Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics

A 43

A 44 Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics

A 45

J 46

J 47

J 48

J 49

J 50 Attaching appliqués and binding

J 51 Attaching appliqués and binding

J 52 Quilting background stitching (stippling)

N 53

N 54 For decoration, etc.

N 55 For decoration, etc.

N 56 For decoration, etc.

N 57 For decoration, etc.

No.

Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight fabrics

Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have backings

Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics

Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose

Piecing straight stitching (with a seam allowance of 6.5mm from the right edge of the presser foot)

Piecing straight stitching (with a seam allowance of 6.5mm from the left edge of the presser foot)

Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting when using transparent nylon thread for the upper thread and a thread color matching the quilt for the bobbin thread. Sew with a tight thread tension so that the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. Use a needle between 90/14 and 100/16.

Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing

Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

5.0 (3/16)

3.0–5.0

(1/8–3/ 16)

5.0 (3/16)

3.0–5.0

(1/8–3/ 16)

6.0 (15/64)

3.0–6.0

(1/ 8 –15 /6 4)

6.0 (15/64)

3.0–6.0

(1/ 8 –15 /6 4)

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–6.0

(0 –15/64)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8 –1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8 –1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8 –1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

5. 5 (7/ 32 )

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.5 (1/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

3.5 (1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.5 (1/16)

0.5–3.5

(1/32–1/ 8)

1.5 (1/16)

0.5–3.5

(1/32–1/ 8)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

1.0–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

3.0 (1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

0.5 (1/32)

0.2–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

0.5 (1/32)

0.2–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

1.0 (1/16)

0.5–2.0

(1/32–1/ 16)

1.5 (1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

0.5 (1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

0.5 (1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

0.5 (1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

0.4 (1/64)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.4 (1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0 –3/16 )

1.8 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.8 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/ 16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Reverse (Rev.)/

Twin Needle

Auto

Reinf.**

Auto

Reinf.**

Auto

Reinf.**

Auto

Reinf.**

Auto

Reinf.**

Auto

Reinf.**

Auto

Reinf.**

Auto

Reinf.**

Auto

Reinf.**

No Reinf.

Stitching

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

APPENDIX

Stitch Name

Decorative stitch

Pattern

No.

Presser Foot

N 58 For decoration, etc.

N 59 For decoration, etc.

N 60 For decoration, etc.

N 61 For decoration, etc.

N 62 For decoration, etc.

N 63 For decoration, etc.

N 64 For decoration, etc.

N 65 For decoration, etc.

N 66 For decoration, etc.

N 67 For decoration, etc.

N 68 For decoration, etc.

N 69 For decoration, etc.

N 70 For decoration, etc.

N 71 For decoration, etc.

N 72 For decoration, etc.

N 73 For decoration, etc.

N 74 For decoration, etc.

N 75 For decoration, etc.

N 76 For decoration, etc.

N 77 For decoration, etc.

N 78 For decoration, etc.

N 79 For decoration, etc.

N 80 For decoration, etc.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Reverse (Rev.)/

Twin Needle

No Reinf.

Stitching

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

APPENDIX

Stitch Name

Decorative stitch

Cross-stitches

Stitch Width

Pattern

No.

Presser Foot

N 81 For decoration, etc.

N 82 For decoration, etc.

N 83 For decoration, etc.

N 84 For decoration, etc.

N 85 For decoration, etc.

N 86 For decoration, etc.

N 87 For decoration, etc.

N 88 For decoration, etc.

N 89 For decoration, etc.

N 90 For decoration, etc. - - No Reinf.

Application

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

7.0 ( 1/ 4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Auto

Manual

1.6 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2– 4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Reverse (Rev.)/

Twin Needle

No Reinf.

Stitching

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

Decorative satin

stitches

N 91 For decoration, etc. - - No Reinf.

N 92 For decoration, etc. -

N 93 For decoration, etc. -

N 94 For decoration, etc. -

N 95 For decoration, etc. -

N 96 For decoration, etc. -

N 97 For decoration, etc. -

N 98 For decoration, etc. -

N 99 For decoration, etc. -

0.3 (1/6 4)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

0.3 (1/6 4)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

0.3 (1/6 4)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

0.3 (1/6 4)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

0.3 (1/6 4)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

0.3 (1/6 4)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

0.3 (1/6 4)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

0.3 (1/6 4)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

No Reinf.

APPENDIX

Satin stitches

The number of patterns differs depending on the machine model.

Pattern Length*

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79

Presser foot: N Application: For decoration, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)]

Auto: 7. 0 ( 1 / 4 ) Manual: 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4)

Stitch Length [mm (inch)]

Auto: 0.4 (1/64)

Manual: 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Twin Needle: **Ye s ( J) Walking Foot: No Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching: Reinforcement

Pattern No.

(Standard)

Shorter Longer

*: Pattern Length Icon definition **: Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

Character stitches (for models equipped with character stitches)

APPENDIX

Stitch Ty pe

Gothic font N

Stitch Ty pe

Pattern No.

Presser Foot

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55

Pattern No.

Presser Foot

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Twin Needle

No -

Twin Needle

Stitch Length

Stitch Width/

Stitch Length

Stitch Width/

Script font

(for models

equipped with

2 font types

of character

stitches)

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55

No -

APPENDIX

Note

CAUTION

Note

MAINTENANCE

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.

Restrictions on oiling

In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.

If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Precautions on storing the machine

Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by condensation.

•Exposed to extremely high temperatures

•Exposed to extremely low temperatures

•Exposed to extreme temperature changes

•Exposed to high humidity or steam

•Near a flame, heater or air conditioner

•Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight

•Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments

•In order to extend the life of this machine,

periodically turn it on and use it.

Storing this machine for an extended period of

time without using it may reduce its effici enc y.

• Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured.

Raise the needle and the presser foot.

Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle

clamp screw to remove the presser-foot holder and the needle.

Slide the needle plate cover release toward

you to remove the needle plate cover.

Needle plate

cover Needle plate

cover release

Remove the bobbin case.

Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

Cleaning the machine surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

• Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.

Cleaning the race

Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the race therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.

Switch the machine off and unplug it.

Bobbin case

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner

to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area.

Cleaning brush

•Do not put oil on the race.

Race

APPENDIX

CAUTION

Insert the bobbin case so that the  mark on

the bobbin case aligns with the  mark on the machine.

1 2  3 

•Align the  and  marks.

•Make sure that the indicated points are

aligned before installing the bobbin case.

Bobbin case

mark

From the front, slide the needle plate cover

back into position.

Needle plate

cover

• If the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below, remove the needle plate cover (step 4), and then install it again (steps 8 and 9). Sewing while the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine may cause the needle plate cover to come off of the machine, resulting in injuries if your fingers touch the race.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center.

• Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break.

As shown, insert the tab on the needle plate

cover into the hole in the needle plate, and then correctly position of the needle plate cover.

Needle plate cover 2 Tab 3 Hole

•Check that the needle plate cover is flush with the top surface of the machine.

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://support.brother.com/ ” . If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Frequent troubleshooting topics

Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below. Be sure to refer to this before contacting us.

Topic Page

Upper thread tightened up 62

Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 62

Incorrect thread tension 62

Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed

Error message “E6” appears in the LCD 65

APPENDIX

Upper thread tightened up

■Symptom

•The upper thread appears as a single continuous line.

•The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.)

•The upper thread has tightened up, and comes out when pulled.

•The upper thread has tightened up, and wrinkles appear in the fabric.

•The upper thread tension is tight, and the results do not change even after the thread tension is adjusted.

Lower side of fabric

Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric

Upper thread

Upper side of fabric

Lower thread

■Cause

Incorrect lower threading

If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded, instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread, it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up. For this reason, the thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric.

■Remedy/check details

Correctly install the lower thread.

•Refer to “Lower threading” (page 14-16).

•Looking under the fabric, there is tangled

thread in the bobbin case.

■Cause

Incorrect upper threading

If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise.

■Remedy/check details

Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading.

Remove the tangled thread. If it cannot be

removed, cut the thread with scissors.

•For details, refer to “Cleaning the race” (page

60).

Remove the upper thread from the machine.

Correct the upper threading by following

the instructions in “Upper threading” (page 16-18).

•If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin case, refer to “Lower threading” (page 14) and “Remedy/check details” in the section “Upper thread tightened up” (page 62) to correctly install the bobbin.

Incorrect thread tension

Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric

■Symptom

•The thread becomes tangled on the lower side of the fabric.

•After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue.

■Symptoms

Symptom 1 : The lower thread is visible from the

upper side of the fabric.

Symptom 2 : The upper thread appears as a

straight line on the upper side of the fabric.

Symptom 3 : The upper thread is visible from the

lower side of the fabric.

Symptom 4 :

Symptom 5 : The stitching on the lower side of

The lower thread appears as a straight line on the lower side of the fabric.

the fabric is loose or has slack.

APPENDIX

Note

 Symptom 1  Symptom 3

Lower side of fabric

Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric

Upper thread

Upper side of fabric

Lower thread

Upper thread visible from lower side of fabric

■Cause/remedy/check details

 Cause 1

The machine is not correctly threaded.

<With symptoms 1 and 2 described above> The lower threading is incorrect. Return the upper tension-control dial to “4”, and then refer to “Upper thread tightened up” (page 62) to correct the threading.

<With symptoms 3 through 5 described above> The upper threading is incorrect. Return the upper tension-control dial to “4”, and then refer to “Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric” (page 62) to correct the upper threading.

 Cause 2

A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used.

•Referto“Needletypesandtheiruses”(page

20) to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used.

 Cause 3

An appropriate setting on the upper tensioncontrol dial is not selected.

Turn the upper tension-control dial to select an appropriate thread tension. * Adjust the thread tension while test sewing

on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used in your project.

•When the upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric, turn the dial clockwise.

Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed

If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot be removed, the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate. Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric from the machine. If the operation could not be completed according to the procedure, instead of attempting to complete it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized service center.

■Removing the fabric from the machine

Immediately stop the sewing machine.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Remove the needle.

If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise the needle out of the fabric, and then remove the needle.

•Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Remove the presser foot and presser foot

holder.

•Refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page

23) and “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 24).

Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it.

If the fabric can be removed, remove it.

Remove the needle plate cover.

•If the upper threading and lower threading are incorrect, the thread tension cannot be adjusted correctly, even by turning the upper tension-control dial. Check the upper threading and lowe threading first, and then adjust the thread tension.

•When the lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric, turn the dial counterclockwise.

Needle plate cover release

Needle plate cover (front part)

Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove

the bobbin.

APPENDIX

Note

Remove the bobbin case.

If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them.

Bobbin case

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner

to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area.

Cleaning brush

Race

•If the fabric could be removed  Continue to step 16.

•If the fabric could not be removed  Continue to step 10.

Use the included disc-shaped screwdriver to

loosen the two screws on the needle plate.

If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing these steps, contact your nearest authorized service center.

Remove any threads in the race and around

the feed dogs.

Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.

Align the two screw holes in the needle

plate with the two holes at the needle plate mounting base, and then fit the needle plate onto the machine.

Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the

right side of the needle plate. Then, use the discshaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side. Finally, firmly tighten the screw on the right side.

Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the needle plate.

•Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine.

Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any

tangled threads, and then remove the needle plate.

Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate.

Correct position of feed dogs

Incorrect position of feed dogs

•Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine.

Insert the bobbin case by following step 7 in

“Cleaning the race” (page 61).

Attach the needle plate cover by following

steps 8 and 9 in “Cleaning the race” (page

61).

Check the condition of the needle, and then

install it.

•Refer to “Checking the needle” and “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

CAUTION

• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can

Note

easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

•After completing this procedure, continue with the following procedure in “Checking machine operations” to check that the machine is operating correctly.

Mem

•Since the needle may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in the machine, we recommend replacing it with a new one.

■Checking machine operations

If the needle plate has been removed, check machine operations to confirm that installation has been completed correctly.

Turn on the machine.

Select (middle needle position stitch).

•Do not yet install the presser foot and thread.

Slowly turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) and check that the needle bar and feed dogs operate correctly.

If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your nearest authorized service center.

Turn off the machine, and then install the

bobbin and presser foot.

•Refer to “Lower threading” (page 14) and “Replacing the presser foot” (page 23).

Correctly thread the machine.

•Refer to “Upper threading” (page 16).

•The thread may have become tangled as a

result of incorrect upper threading. Make sure that the machine is correctly threaded.

Perform trial sewing with normal fabric.

•Incorrect sewing may be the result of incorrect upper threading or sewing thin fabrics. If there are poor results from the trial sewing, check the upper threading or the type of fabric being used.

APPENDIX

Slowly turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise), and look from all sides to check that the needle falls at the center of the hole in the needle plate.

If the needle contacts the needle plate, remove the needle plate, and then install it again, starting with step 13 in “Removing the fabric from the machine” (page 64).

Hole in the needle plate

Handwheel

Select zigzag stitch . At this time, increase

the stitch length and width to their maximum settings.

•Refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and width” (page 26).

Error message “E6” appears in the LCD

If the error message “E6” appears in the LCD with the occurrence of one of the following symptoms, follow the procedure below to solve the problem.

Symptom 1 : The machine rattles and then stops

just after sewing is started.

Symptom 2 : The upper thread is tangled, for

example, in the race, or fabric is caught in the machine.

Symptom 3 : The needle breaks, or the needle

bends and thus hits the needle plate.

Symptom 4 : The fabric is not fed.

Symptom 1 : The machine rattles and then stops just after sewing is started.

■Cause

•The upper thread is not threaded correctly.

•The thread take-up lever is not threaded.

When the machine stops just after sewing is started,

the upper thread may not be threaded correctly.

APPENDIX

Note

•If the needle is not raised, the upper thread cannot be threaded correctly. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the upper thread.

■Remedy

Thread the upper thread again correctly by following the procedure below.

Turn off the machine.

If the thread is tangled, remove the tangled

thread.

•Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 60) and “Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric” (page 62).

Remove the upper thread from the machine.

Turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) to check if the handwheel moves smoothly.

•If the handwheel moves smoothly  Continue to step 8.

•If the handwheel does not move smoothly  Continue to step 5.

Remove the needle plate cover, and then

remove the bobbin and bobbin case.

Turn off the machine.

Remove the fabric from the machine.

•Refer to “Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed” (page 63).

Remove the upper thread, bobbin and then

bobbin case. If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove it.

•Refer to “Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed” (page 63).

Insert the bobbin case, attach the needle

plate cover, and then set the bobbin in the bobbin case.

•Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 60).

If the needle is bent, replace it with a new

one.

•Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Turn on the machine, and then press the

needle position button to raise the needle. Thread the machine correctly.

•Refer to “Upper threading” (page 16).

Symptom 3 : The needle breaks, or the needle bends and thus hits the needle plate.

Insert the bobbin case, attach the needle

plate cover, and then set the bobbin in the bobbin case.

•Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 60).

If the needle is bent, replace it with a new

one.

•Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Turn on the machine, and then press the

needle position button to raise the needle. Thread the machine correctly.

•Refer to “Upper threading” (page 16).

Symptom 2 : The upper thread is tangled, for example, in the race, or fabric is caught in the machine.

■Cause

Thread is tangled below the needle plate.

■Remedy

Remove the fabric and reset the thread and bobbin by following the procedure below.

■Cause

You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle.

■Remedy

Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric.

•Refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page

20).

Symptom 4 : The fabric is not fed.

■Cause

The thread has become clogged as the stitch is too fine.

■Remedy

Lengthen the stitch length.

•Refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and width” (page 26).

List of symptoms

■Before sewing

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The needle threader cannot be used. (For models equipped with the needle threader lever.)

The sewing light does not come on.

Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin.

The thread does not pass through the eye of the needle. (For models equipped with the needle threader lever.)

The needle threader lever does not lower to the correct position. (For models equipped with the needle threader lever.)

While winding the bobbin, the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat.

You have not moved the needle holder to its highest position.

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 9

The thread is not passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly.

Bobbin spins slowly. (for models equipped

with the sewing speed controller.)

The thread that was pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly. (For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system.)

You have not moved the needle holder to its highest position.

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

The needle has not been raised to the correct position.

You have not wound the bobbin thread properly.

Raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) once or twice.

Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide.

Move the sewing speed controller to the right (so that the speed will be fast).

Wind the thread that was pulled off round the bobbin five or six times clockwise.

Raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) once or twice.

Press the needle position button. page 16

After removing the thread wound below the bobbin winder seat, wind the bobbin correctly.

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■While sewing

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The machine is not plugged in. Plug the machine in. page 9

The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch. page 9

The sewing machine does not work.

The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right.

You have not used the foot controller properly.

The foot controller or the start/stop button was not pressed (for models equipped with the start/stop button).

The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. page 27

The start/stop button was pressed, even though the foot controller is connected. (for models equipped with the start/ stop button)

Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left.

Use the foot controller properly. page 9, 10

Press the foot controller or the start/ stop button.

Do not use the start/stop button when the foot controller is connected. To use the start/stop button, disconnect the foot controller.

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Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

Fabric being sewn with the machine cannot be removed.

The needle breaks.

The upper thread breaks.

Thread is tangled below the needle plate.

The spool or spool cap is incorrectly installed.

The upper thread was not threaded correctly.

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

The needle clamp screw is loose.

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle.

The presser foot you are using is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you want to sew.

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 28

You are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric. –

The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched.

* There is a notch on

the left side of the opening in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.

The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched.

The bobbin case is scratched.

You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

The upper thread was not threaded correctly. (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or the thread has come out of the needle bar thread guide.)

There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. –

The needle is not appropriate for the thread you are using.

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 28

The thread is tangled, for example, in the race.

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

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Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it, and clean the race.

Correctly install the spool or spool cap. page 17

Correct the upper threading. page 16

Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw.

Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric.

Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to se w.

Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

Correct the upper threading. Use the spool cap that best fits the size of the spool being used.

Choose a needle that is appropriate for the type of stitch.

Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the race, clean the race.

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Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched.

The upper thread breaks.

The lower thread is tangled or breaks.

The fabric is wrinkled.

Stitches are skipped.

* There is a notch on

the left side of the opening in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.

The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched.

The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it.

You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

You have not wound the bobbin thread properly.

The bobbin is scratched or does not turn smoothly.

The thread is tangled.

You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 14, 15

You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly.

The spool or spool cap is incorrectly installed.

You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle.

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch is too long or the fabric is not being fed correctly.

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch is too coarse.

The presser foot you are using is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you want to sew.

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 28, 62

You have not threaded the upper thread properly.

You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle.

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the race.

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Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center.

Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center.

Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

Wind the bobbin thread properly. p age 11

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Remove the tangled thread and clean the race.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly.

Correctly install the spool or spool cap. page 17

Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric.

Sew with the stabilizer material under the fabric.

Shorten the stitch length, or sew with stabilizer material under the fabric.

Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to se w.

Correct the upper threading. page 16

Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric.

Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race.

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Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

There is a highpitched noise while sewing.

The fabric does not feed.

The fabric feeds in the opposite direction.

Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the race.

You have not threaded the upper thread properly.

The bobbin case is scratched.

You have not used bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

The feed dogs are lowered.

The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 26

You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle.

The thread is tangled, for example, in the race.

The presser foot you are using is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you want to sew.

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

Zigzag foot “J” is slanted on a thick seam at the beginning of stitching.

The feed mechanism is damaged.

Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race.

Correct the upper threading. page 16

Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

Slide the feed dog position lever to .

Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric.

Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the race, clean the race.

Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to se w.

Use the presser foot locking pin (black

button on the left side) on zigzag foot “J” to keep the presser foot level while sewing.

Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

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■After sewing

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The upper thread has tightened up.

The thread tension is incorrect.

The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric.

The stitch is not sewn correctly.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed.

You have not threaded the upper thread properly.

You have not wound the bobbin thread properly.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed.

You have not threaded the right combination of thread and needle for the fabric you are using.

You have not attached the presser foot holder properly.

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 28, 62

You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

You have not threaded the upper thread properly.

The presser foot you are using is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you want to sew.

Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 14, 62

Correct the upper threading. page 16

Wind the bobbin thread properly. p age 11

Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 14

Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric.

Attach the presser foot holder properly. page 23

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

Correct the upper threading. page 16, 62

Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to se w.

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Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 28, 62

The stitch is not sewn correctly.

The thread is tangled, for example, in the race.

The stitch adjustment level is incorrect. Adjust the stitch. page 52

Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the race, clean the race.

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ERROR MESSAGES

If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table. If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.

Error Message Probable Cause Solution

The foot controller was pressed (or the start/ stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the presser foot is raised.

A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed (or the start /stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is lowered.

The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed (or the start/ stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is raised.

The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.

The start/stop button was pressed while the foot controller was connected.

The motor locked up because the thread became tangled, or the needle bent and thus hit the needle plate.

The machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center.

Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation.

Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation.

Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation.

Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before continuing the operation.

Disconnect the foot controller, and then press the start/stop button. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller.

Clean the race to remove the tangled thread (page 60). Check the needle. If the needle is bent or broken, replace the needle (page 21). If both of the above fail, refer to “Error message “E6” appears in the LCD” (page 65).

Operation beep

Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If a non-functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps (only for models equipped with the operation beep).

■If a key is pressed (correct operation)

One beep sounds.

■If an incorrect operation is performed or a non-functioning key is pressed

Two or four beeps sound.

■If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled

The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Be sure to check for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew.

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INDEX

Numerics

3-point zigzag stitch ............................................................. 40

accessories ............................................................................. 4

adjusting stitches ...................................................................52

appliqués...............................................................................41

bar tack ................................................................................ 44

basic stitching ........................................................................33

blind hem stitching ................................................................33

bobbin ..................................................................................11

bobbin case.......................................................................... 60

bobbin cover ..................................................................... 6, 15

bobbin winder ....................................................... 6, 11, 13, 22

buttonhole foot......................................................................36

buttonhole lever ..........................................................6, 36, 45

buttonhole sewing .................................................................35

button sewing ........................................................................38

character stitch indicator ................................................... 7, 49

character stitch key............................................................7, 50

checking characters ...............................................................51

combining characters ............................................................49

crazy quilt stitching ...............................................................41

deleting characters ................................................................51

elastic tape ........................................................................... 40

error messages ......................................................................71

extra spool pin ......................................................................21

eyelet punch ..........................................................................37

fagoting ................................................................................ 46

fast bobbin winding ...............................................................13

feed dog position lever .................................................... 38, 43

feed dogs ..............................................................6, 43, 44, 64

flat bed attachment ................................................................ 5

flip chart ................................................................................. 5

foot controller ........................................................................ 9

free-motion quilting ...............................................................43

handwheel ........................................................................6, 16

heirloom stitching ................................................................. 48

hook-and-loop fastener tape ................................................ 30

joining ...................................................................................47

lower threading ..................................................................... 14

main parts .............................................................................. 6

main power switch ................................................................. 9

needle ...................................................................................20

needle bar thread guide .....................................................6 , 18

needle clamp screw ..........................................................6, 21

needle plate............................................................................ 6

needle plate cover ............................................................ 6, 60

needle position ......................................................................10

needle position button ...................................................... 7, 26

needle threader .................................................................6 , 18

operation beep ......................................................................71

operation buttons ................................................................... 7

operation panel ...................................................................... 7

optional accessories ............................................................... 5

overcasting stitches ...............................................................32

patchwork stitching ...............................................................41

piecing ..................................................................................42

presser foot ............................................................................ 6

presser foot holder ................................................ 6, 23, 24, 43

presser foot lever ................................................... 6, 16, 23, 26

quick-set bobbin ..........................................................6, 15, 19

quilting ..................................................................................42

quilting foot ...........................................................................43

quilting guide ........................................................................43

race ...................................................................................... 60

reinforcement stitching ..........................................................27

reverse/reinforcement stitch button ........................................ 7

satin stitch indicator ............................................................... 7

scallop stitching .................................................................... 46

seam ripper ...........................................................................37

sewing speed controller...............................................7, 10, 27

sewing the character stitches .................................................51

shell tuck stitching .................................................................47

smocking .............................................................................. 46

spool cap ..........................................................................8, 16

spool pin .......................................................................6, 8, 16

start/stop button ................................................................ 7, 2 7

stitch category selection key ........................................ 7, 25, 49

stitch length ...........................................................................26

stitch length adjustment key ................................................... 7

stitch selection keys ........................................................... 7, 26

stitch settings .........................................................................53

stitch width ...........................................................................26

stitch width adjustment key .................................................... 7

straight stitch .........................................................................33

stretch fabrics ....................................................................... 30

thick fabrics ...........................................................................29

thin fabrics ........................................................................... 30

thread cutter ..........................................................................27

thread tension .......................................................................28

trial sewing ............................................................................29

triple stretch stitch ................................................................ 44

troubleshooting .....................................................................61

twin needle ...........................................................................21

upper tension-control dial ...........................................6, 28, 63

upper threading .....................................................................16

utility stitch indicator ......................................................... 7, 2 5

utilit y stitch key ................................................................. 7, 2 5

walking foot ....................................................................42, 43

wing needle ......................................................................... 48

zigzag stitch .............................................................. 29, 32, 41

zipper foot .............................................................................39

zipper insertion .....................................................................39

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885-E35

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