This manual provides additional information not described in the Operation Manual. Be sure to read this
information before using the machine.
The screen illustrations in this manual may differ from actual ones shown on the machine.
CONTENTS
About this manual................................................................................................................. 1
Using the Embroidery Foot “W2” with LED Pointer ...................................................................2
Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Embroidery Foot “W2” with LED Pointer............. 2
Adjusting the LED Pointer...................................................................................................... 2
Adjusting the Brightness of the LED Pointer........................................................................... 3
Using the Multi-Function Foot Controller...................................................................................4
Included Items....................................................................................................................... 4
Functions That Can Be Specified ........................................................................................... 4
Assembling the Controller..................................................................................................... 4
Specifying the Functions........................................................................................................ 5
Adjusting the Pedal Positions................................................................................................. 5
Included Embroidery foot with LED pointer indicates the needle position with a red LED point.
The LED pointer shows you the location of the needle penetration so that it is easier to adjust the embroidery
position.
Before beginning to embroider when using the embroidery foot “W2” with LED pointer, carefully read “Attaching
Embroidery foot W2” instructions, described in the “Embroidery” chapter of the Operation Manual included with
your machine.
Checking the Needle Drop Point With
the Embroidery Foot “W2” with LED
Pointer
The presser foot code “W2” appears on the upper left
side of the screen while the embroidery foot “W2” with
LED pointer is attached to your machine.
After the embroidery frame is attached, press
a
in the embroidery screen.
→ The LED pointer indicates the needle drop point.
Adjusting the LED Pointer
Adjust the LED pointer if it indicates a point different
than the actual needle drop point.
Before adjusting the LED pointer, mark the actual
needle drop point on the fabric to be embroidered, and
then hoop the fabric and attach the embroidery frame.
Press .
a
→ The settings screen appears.
Press .
b
→ The Embroidery settings screen appears.
• When using the “Embroidery” or “Embroidery Edit”,
touch to directly access the Embroidery
settings screen.
Display page 8 of the Embroidery settings
c
screen.
2
• When the LED pointer is turned on, the presser foot
height is automatically adjusted according to the
fabric thickness.
• If is pressed again, the fabric thickness is
remeasured and the presser foot is set to the
optimum height.
• If the embroidery foot “W2” is not attached,
appears in gray.
* The LED pointer turns off automatically by lowering the
presser foot or returning to the previous page.
• With thick elastic fabric, the position will be
misaligned only at raised parts in the fabric. In this
case, manually adjust the position according to the
thickness of the fabric.
• With fabric that has a very uneven surface such as
quilting, the position is not correctly aligned. In this
case, the pointer indication should be used only as a
reference.
Press .
Note
a
d
→ The Embroidery Foot “W2” with LED Pointer
Adjustment screen appears.
a LED pointer adjustment
• The specified setting is saved in the machine’s
memory. This is useful for positioning during
continuous embroidering.
• For normal use, return the setting to “00”.
Use or to adjust the LED pointer so
e
that it indicates the actual needle drop point.
Press twice to return to the original
f
screen.
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Adjusting the Brightness of the LED
Pointer
Follow the steps from a to d to display the
a
embroidery foot with LED pointer adjust
screen.
Use or to adjust the brightness of the
b
LED pointer.
Press twice to return to the original
c
screen.
3
Using the Multi-Function Foot Controller
Memo
With the multi-function foot controller, various sewing machine operations in addition to starting/stopping sewing,
such as thread cutting and reverse stitching, can be specified to be performed. In addition, the small pedal can be
installed on either the left or right side of the large pedal to suit your preference.
Included Items
No.Part namePart code
1Main foot controllerXF6470-001
2Side pedalXF3217-001
3Mounting plateXF3222-001
4Mounting screw × 2XF3223-001
Functions That Can Be Specified
Assembling the Controller
Align the wide side of the mounting plate with
a
the notch in the bottom of the main foot
controller, and then secure them together
with a screw.
Align the other side of the mounting plate with
b
the notch on the bottom of the side pedal, and
then secure them together with a screw.
Insert the plug for the side pedal into the jack
c
at the back of the main foot controller.
Controller Functions that
can be specified
a
b
c
Main foot controllerStart/Stop
Heel switchSelect any of the
Side pedal
* If you set the “Reverse Stitch” function on the heel switch,
machine operates the same as pressing the “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button on the machine.
For the details, please refer to the Operation Manual.
• If you set “Reverse Stitch” on the side pedal, you
can easily sew darning, using zigzag stitches. With
both feet, keep pressing the main foot controller,
and repeat pressing and releasing the side pedal to
sew forward and reverse in turn. Machine will
reverse at the speed you press the main foot
controller.
following:
• Thread Cutting
• Needle Position
UP/DOWN
• Single Stitch
• Reverse Stitch*
(Reinforcement
Stitch)
Insert the round-shaped plug for the main
d
foot controller into the foot controller jack on
the right side of the machine.
Open the cover of the external port (1) next
e
to the foot controller jack, and then insert the
square-shaped plug for the main foot
controller into the external port (
2).
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Specifying the Functions
Note
Note
Adjusting the Pedal Positions
The functions performed by the multi-function foot
controller can be specified in the machine settings
screen.
Press , and then press or to
a
select the functions to be performed by the
multi-function foot controller.
The pedal spacing can be adjusted depending on the
screw holes used in the mounting plate. The pedal
spacing is the widest when the pedals are attached
using the outermost screw holes
a; the pedal spacing is
the narrowest when they are attached using the
innermost screw holes
• The side pedal may be attached on the right or left
side of the main foot controller.
• For greater distance you always have the option of
not connecting the side pedal and main foot
controller using the mounting plate, making sure that
both pedals are connected using the jack from the
side pedal to the main foot controller.
b.
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• After the multi-function foot controller is connected
to the sewing machine and the functions are
specified, the machine's “Start/Stop” button cannot
be used. All buttons other than the “Start/Stop”
button can continue to be used.
5
Selecting Additional Embroidery Patterns
There is an additional category of embroidery patterns including, 2 large size fonts, buttonholes and decorative
buttonhole frames. The pattern selection screen appears as below.
Refer to the Operation Manual how to select or edit the embroidery patterns. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for
the details of each pattern.
Striped character patterns
Block character patterns
Large buttonhole patterns
Design patterns (for buttonhole decoration)
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À propos de ce manuel
Le présent manuel offre des informations supplémentaires qui ne sont pas décrites dans le Manuel d’instructions.
Veillez à lire ces informations avant d’utiliser la machine.
Les illustrations de l’écran présentées dans ce manuel peuvent différer de celles qui apparaissent réellement sur la
machine.
Table des matières
À propos de ce manuel ......................................................................................................... 1
Utilisation du pied de broderie « W2 » avec pointeur lumineux ................................................2
Vérification du point de chute de l’aiguille avec le pied de broderie « W2 » avec pointeur