Brother PC-8200 Owner's Manual

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken,

including the following:

“Read all instructions before using.”

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock.

1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12V 5 watts.

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

1. Do not allow this sewing machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is used by or near children.

2. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

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

8. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol “O” position which represents off, then remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

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

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14. Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

“This sewing machine is intended for household use.”

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA

AND CYPRUS ONLY.

If your sewing machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.

IMPORTANT

If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.

NOTE

The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. 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.

WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW.

The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral

Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or coloured red or brown.

CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE

Your machine is the most advanced computerized home use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated we suggest that you study this booklet.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

For safe operation

1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the pulley, thread take-up, needle, or other moving parts.

2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:

● Operation is completed

● Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts

● A power failure occurs during use

● Maintaining the machine

● Leaving the machine unattended.

3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.

For a longer service life

1. When storing your sewing machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the sewing machine beside a space heater, iron, or other hot objects.

2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

3. Do not drop or hit the machine.

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

For repair or adjustment

In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest authorized Brother service center.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

SETTING UP

....................................................5

PRINCIPAL PARTS ...............................................5

OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ....................7

OPTIONS...............................................................8

SELECTION KEYS ................................................9

Screen messages guide you through each

operation..........................................................9

OPERATION BUTTONS......................................10

Using the operation buttons...........................10

USING THE SCREEN KEYS...............................11

Examples of the keys on LCD .......................11

About the screen............................................11

If the LCD is hard to see when the power is

turned on........................................................12

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD ..............12

HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION

KEY......................................................................13

How to clear the language selection..............14

BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD

SETTING..............................................................15

Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin

thread.............................................................15

Setting the bobbin..........................................17

UPPER THREADING...........................................18

Thread according to number and arrow

marks on machine .........................................18

Auto-threading device....................................20

START/STOP.......................................................21

“START/STOP” button...................................21

Foot controller................................................21

STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH .............22

Stitch width ....................................................22

Stitch length...................................................23

Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch

width and stitch length ...................................25

THREAD TENSION .............................................27

Correct tension ..............................................27

Loosen tension by touching “ ” (Weak)......27

Tighten tension by touching “ ” (Strong)....28

Except “UTILITY STITCH”.............................28

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ....................29

Change the presser foot according to the LCD

message ........................................................29

Installing embroidery foot “Q” ........................29

Changing the embroidery foot .......................30

Feed dog adjustment.....................................30

CHANGING THE NEEDLE ..................................31

Setting the needle securely ...........................31

Checking needle............................................31

MACHINE OPERATION KEYS............................32

CHAPTER 2

1. SEWING

..................................................33

TRIAL SEWING ...................................................33

Sewing by using “UTILITY STITCH”..............33

AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING ...35

Cancelling automatic reinforcement

stitching..........................................................35

AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING .......................36

Cancelling programmed automatic thread

cutting ............................................................36

UTILITY STITCH SELECTION ............................37

USEFUL SKILLS..................................................39

The “ ” key............................................39

Sewing corners..............................................40

Sewing thick seams.......................................40

Sewing curves ...............................................40

Sewing thick fabric.........................................41

Sewing thin fabric ..........................................41

2. UTILITY STITCHES

..................................................42

STRAIGHT STITCHES ........................................42

For reinforcement or stretch fabric.................43

Changing the stitch length .............................43

Changing the needle position ........................43

ZIGZAG STITCHES.............................................44

Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch)................44

Applique (using a zigzag stitch).....................44

Patchwork (for crazy quilt) .............................44

OVERCASTING...................................................45

When using , or stitches ................45

OVERCASTING (When using the side cutter).....46

BLIND HEM STITCHES.......................................48

Adjusting the needle drop position.................49

BUTTONHOLE STITCHES..................................50

Order of one cycle .........................................52

Sewing stretch fabrics....................................52

Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate

(Odd-shaped buttons)....................................53

Changing the stitch length .............................53

Changing the stitch width...............................53

BAR TACKING.....................................................54

Thick fabrics...................................................55

Changing the bar tack stitch length ...............55

Changing the bar tack stitch width.................55

DARNING.............................................................56

Changing the length of the darning stitch ......57

Changing the bar tack stitch width.................57

Darning stitch cycle........................................57

TAPE ATTACHING..............................................58

EYELET STITCH .................................................59

Size of eyelet (Actual size) ............................59

BUTTON SEWING...............................................60

Attaching buttons with four holes...................61

Attaching a shank to the button .....................61

BASTING .............................................................62

ZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED

AND SIDE APPLICATION) ..................................63

Centered application......................................63

Side application .............................................64

DART SEAM ........................................................66

GATHERING........................................................67

Pulling out the bobbin thread.........................68

PINTUCK .............................................................69

FLAT FELL SEAM................................................71

Finished flat fell seam....................................72

APPLIQUES.........................................................73

Sewing the applique around corners .............73

APPLIQUE QUILTS .............................................74

SCALLOP STITCH...............................................75

SMOCKING STITCH............................................76

PATCHWORK STITCH........................................77

FAGOTING ..........................................................78

DECORATIVE STITCHING .................................79

Decorative stitching .......................................79

Shell tacking ..................................................79

HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) ..................80

“ ” hem-stitching.........................................80

“ ” hem-stitching ........................................81

LATERAL SEWING (STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG)..........82

3. CHARACTER AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

..................................................84

CHARACTER SEWING .......................................84

Combinations of characters...........................85

DECORATIVE STITCHES...................................86

SATIN STITCHES................................................87

CROSS STITCHING............................................88

CHARACTER AND

DECORATIVE STITCH ADJUSTMENT...............89

Changing the pattern size (Actual size).........89

Single/repeat sewing .....................................89

Elongation......................................................90

Changing the stitch length and

the stitch width...............................................91

Customize patterns by combining satin

stitches or one-point stitches and using the

“ ” and “ ” keys......................................92

Confirming entry of combined

stitch patterns ................................................94

Saving combined stitch patterns....................94

SEWING...............................................................96

Sewing attractive finishes ..............................96

Using a pattern sheet.....................................96

Sewing...........................................................97

ADJUSTING STITCH PATTERN.........................99

4. EMBROIDERING

................................................100

PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING..................100

Attaching embroidery foot “Q”......................100

Fitting embroidery unit .................................101

Removing the embroidery unit.....................101

Placing the embroidery unit into its case .....102

Initializing the embroidery unit .....................102

SELECTING AND SEWING PATTERNS ..........103

Selecting alphabetical characters................103

Selecting one-point patterns........................104

Selecting frame patterns..............................105

Selecting floral alphabets.............................106

Selecting patterns from a memory card.......107

MEMORY...........................................................109

Saving a pattern combination in memory ....109

EMBROIDERING...............................................110

Embroidering attractive finishes...................110

Setting the fabric into the embroidery

frame............................................................110

Fitting the embroidery frame to

the embroidery unit......................................112

Embroidering ...............................................113

Embroidering a single color pattern

when “MULTI COLOR” is displayed ............115

Changing the stitch density for characters

and some frame patterns.............................115

MOVING THE LOCATION (LAYOUT) ...............116

Moving the embroidery location...................117

Checking the embroidering area..................117

Embroidering from a specific starting point..118

Changing the pattern direction.....................118

Reversing patterns.......................................119

Using the “IMAGE” key................................119

Changing the size of characters and frame

patterns........................................................120

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY

PROCESS..........................................................121

If the thread breaks during embroidering.....121

Continuing a pattern after the power

has been momentarily turned off .................121

When sewing again from the beginning.......122

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS........................123

Linking characters........................................123

Embroidering appliques

(using a frame pattern) ................................124

Embroidering onto small pieces

of fabric or onto corners...............................126

5. EDITING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS

................................................127

EDITING FUNCTION.........................................127

One-point pattern and frame pattern

combinations................................................127

One-point pattern and character

combinations................................................127

One-point pattern, frame pattern and

character combinations................................127

Explanation of functions...............................128

EXAMPLE OF PATTERN EDITING...................129

Moving the sewing position..........................132

Changing the character spacing..................132

Changing the sizes of characters and

frame patterns..............................................133

Rotating patterns .........................................133

Reversing patterns horizontally ...................134

Deleting patterns..........................................134

Editing a memory card pattern.....................135

EMBROIDERING AN EDITED PATTERN.........136

MODIFYING AN EDITED PATTERN.................137

Modifying one pattern while editing a

different pattern............................................137

Correcting a pattern after editing is

finished ........................................................138

SAVING A PATTERN COMBINATION TO

MEMORY...........................................................139

6. RETRIEVING

................................................141

RETRIEVING CHARACTERS AND

PATTERNS........................................................141

RETRIEVING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ....142

RETRIEVING AN EDITED PATTERN ...............143

DELETING A STORED PATTERN....................144

7. MY CUSTOM STITCH

(Function for making own stitch)

................................................145

MAKING THE ILLUSTRATION..........................145

GENERATING THE DATA.................................147

EDITING AN EXISTING “ ” .................149

Moving a point .............................................149

Moving part or all of a pattern......................150

Inserting new points.....................................150

Once you have finished editing....................151

STORING THE “ ” WHICH YOU HAVE

ENTERED..........................................................152

RETRIEVING A “ ” .............................153

MAINTENANCE

................................................154

CLEANING.........................................................154

Cleaning the screen.....................................154

Cleaning the sewing machine surface.........154

Cleaning the shuttle.....................................154

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB..........................156

RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,

THREAD AND NEEDLE ....................................157

ERROR MESSAGES

................................................158

Warning messages......................................158

Instruction messages...................................163

Alarms..........................................................164

TROUBLESHOOTING

................................................165

USING THE “OPERATION GUIDE” KEY ..........165

Trouble with threads and stitches................166

Mechanical trouble.......................................167

SEWING CHART

................................................168

PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)

................................................171

Utility stitches...............................................171

Character sewing.........................................171

Character embroidering chart......................174

Frame pattern embroidering chart ...............174

PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD)

................................................175

One point mark embroidery pattern.............175

*MY CUSTOM STITCH

TM is under application for a registered trademark in the United States of America.

SETTING UP CHAPTER 1

PRINCIPAL PARTS

1– Handle 2– Spool cap 3– Thread guide for bobbin winding 4– Needle threader lever 5– Thread cutter 6– Buttonhole lever 7– Needle threader 8– Presser foot

9– Feed dog 10– Bobbin cover 11– Feed dog adjustment lever 12– Bobbin winder device 13– Balance wheel 14– Speed range control lever

A–Main power switch and connectors B–Accessory compartment C–Selection keys (Refer to page 9) D–L.C.D. (Liquid Crystal Display) E–Operation buttons (Refer to page 10)

A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS

1 Card slot

Slot for memory card insertion.

2 Main power switch

Use to turn on/off the main power.

3 Controller jack

Insert for foot controller operation.

4 Power cord

Use to connect machine to power supply.

CAUTION – When leaving the sewing machine

unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.

– When servicing the sewing machine, or

when removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine or the electrical set must be unplugged.

– For U.S.A. only

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of 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.

III

2A 1

876

B. FLAT BED ATTACHMENT WITH

ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT

I Tilt the lid of the accessory compartment

toward you to open. II Each presser foot has a symbol. 1 Presser foot symbol

III ACCESSORY LIST

The location of each accessory is shown in figure

III.

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-101 2 Embroidery foot “Q” XA2159-101 3 Overcasting foot “G” X51162-001 4 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-201 5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot “J” 137748-101 7 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-001 9 Button fitting foot “M” 130489-001 0 Bobbin 136492-101 A Needle set X58358-001

Always use the plastic bobbin which is supplied

with machine or in accessory compartment * Always use BROTHER accessories

recommended for this machine.

OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12

13 14

No. Part Name

1 Bobbin (3) 136492-101 2 Seam ripper X54243-001 3 Button fitting foot “M” 130489-001 4 Scissors 184783-001 5 Chalk pen 184944-001 6 Cleaning brush XA4527-001 7 Eyelet punch 135793-001 8 Screwdriver (Large) X55467-051

9 Screwdriver (Small) X55468-051 10 Spool cap (Small) 130013-003 11 Spool cap (Large) 130012-003 12 Extra spool pin* XA3336-051 13 Spool felt X57045-001 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XA2005-051 15 Walking foot* X80926-001 16 Side cutter X80943-001 17 Embroidery set (Regular) SA422 X80903-002 18 Embroidery frame (Regular) XA2171-001 19 Embroidery sheet (Regular) XA2212-001 20 Net* 127610-000 21 Embroidery set (Large) SA423 X80902-002 22 Embroidery frame (Large) XA2168-001 23 Embroidery sheet (Large) XA2209-001 24 Embroidery set (Small) SA421 X80904-102 25 Embroidery frame (Small) XA2174-001 26 Embroidery sheet (Small) XA2215-101 27 Screw* 132730-251 28 Foot controller 234522-001 29 Embroidery unit — 30 Hard case XA1821-001

Part Code

U.S.A. Others

22 23

25 26

28 29 30

* Use the same screw when installing both the

side cutter and the walking foot.

* If using special threads which wind quickly off

the thread spool, place a net on the spool before using.

* If using the walking foot,

please refer to the explanatory sheet which is inserted in the instruction book.

* The extra spool pin which is

provided as an accessory should be attached to the end of the bobbin winder shaft during use.

Note (For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller: Model J2 This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PC-8200.

OPTIONS

No. Part Name

Brother poly 40 color thread set Brother poly #60 bobbin thread

Backing material (Stabilizer material)

4 Country bag SA152 X80922-002

5 Grid sheet set SA500 X80948-001

Memory card*

No. 1 Alphabet SA298 X58317-001 No. 2 Flower SA299 X58321-001 No. 3 Dinosaur SA300 X58362-001 No. 6 Moskowitz’s World SA303 X58497-001 No. 7 Country Life SA304 X59322-001 No. 8 Holiday SA305 X59357-001

6 No. 9 Hobby Craft SA306 X59511-001

No. 10 Monogram Emblem No. 11 Frame SA311 XA0257-001 No. 12 Transportation SA312 XA0275-001 No. 13 Sports Emblem SA313 XA0517-001 No. 14 Large Floral SA314 XA1223-001 No. 15 Cute Kids SA315 XA1325001 No. 16 Dogs & Cats SA316 XA1406-001 No. 17 Nintendo SA317 XA1434-001 No. 19 Marine SA319 XA2452-001 No. 20 Petite Designs SA320 XA2869-001 No. 21 Needlework SA321 XA2873-001

Part Code

U.S.A. Others

ETS-40 X80928-100

EBT-SG X80918-001

SA517 X80914-001

SA307 X59567-001

* This unit cannot be used in conjunction with

the memory card S-1.

SELECTION KEYS

Screen messages guide you through each operation

C. SELECTION KEYS

UTILITY STITCH

CHARACTER DECORATIVE

STITCH

EMBROIDERY

EDIT

OPERATION

GUIDE

MEMORY

RECALL

* Depending on the country of destination, the

selection keys may be displayed by means of characters or by illustrations.

1 “UTILITY STITCH” KEY

Use this key when you sew utility stitches such as straight stitches, buttonholes, etc.

2 “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” KEY

Use this key to sew alphabetical characters and other decorative stitches.

3 “EMBROIDERY” KEY

Use this key when using a memory card and when embroidering pre-programmed patterns. When you insert or remove the memory card from the machine, the main power switch should always be turned off.

4 “EMBROIDERY EDIT” KEY

Use this key for embroidering patterns which are combinations of other patterns.

5 “OPERATION GUIDE” KEY

Use this key if you would like information on how to use machine functions such as upper threading, bobbin winding and bobbin thread setting.

6 “MEMORY RECALL” KEY

Use this key to retrieve combined patterns which have been saved in memory.

OPERATION BUTTONS

Using the operation buttons

D. OPERATION BUTTONS

START

STOP

1 “THREAD CUTTER” BUTTON

When you press this button, both upper and bobbin threads are cut automatically.

2 “NEEDLE POSITION” BUTTON

Press to change the needle position from up to down or from down to up.

3 “REVERSE STITCH” BUTTON

The reverse stitch button is used to secure and end stitching with a reverse stitch or reinforcement stitch. The reverse stitch function stitches backward. The reinforcement stitch function stitches three times in the same position. (See page 35 for full instructions.)

4 “START/STOP” BUTTON

The button illuminates green when the machine is ready to be started and while sewing or embroidering. If starting is not possible, it illuminates red. In addition, it illuminates orange when the bobbin thread is being wound onto the bobbin (when the bobbin winder shaft is to the right).

* Sewing continues at low speed while the

button is pressed.

* The needle will drop to its lowest position

when the machine is stopped.

USING THE SCREEN KEYS

Touch a key on the screen with your finger to select the pattern which appears inside the key or to start the function or operation indicated inside the key.

CAUTION Be sure to touch the key with your finger only. Never use a pointed instrument such as a sharp pencil or a screwdriver or a hard object to touch the key. Furthermore, do not press down too hard on the screen, otherwise problems may result.

Examples of the keys on LCD

“”:

Touch this key to return to the previous page.

“”:

Touch this key to move to the next page.

“CHECK”:

If an error message appears, touch this to return to the original screen.

“CLOSE”:

If another screen is being displayed over the top of an advice screen, for example, touch this key to remove the topmost screen.

“RETURN”:

Touch this key to return to the previous screen.

“END”:

Touch this key to stop using the function.

“CONFIRM”:

Touch this key to start a function working.

About the screen

NOTES

– All or parts of the screen may become darker or lighter at times because of changes in the ambient

temperature around the screen. This is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction. Adjust the screen if it is difficult to read.

– The screen may be dark, immediately after the power is turned on. This is a feature of the light which

illuminates the screen, and is not the sign of a malfunction. The screen will return to its normal level of brightness after approximately 10 minutes.

If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned on

UTILITY STITCH

CHARACTER DECORATIVE

STITCH

EMBROIDERY

EDIT

OPERATION

GUIDE

MEMORY

RECALL

1. While touching the LCD (anywhere is OK), turn the power off and then back on again.

UTILITY STITCH

CHARACTER DECORATIVE

STITCH

EMBROIDERY

EDIT

OPERATION

GUIDE

MEMORY

RECALL

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD.

* The START/STOP button will not illuminate at

this time.

2. Touch any one of the lower three selection keys (EMBROIDERY EDIT, OPERATION GUIDE or MEMORY RECALL). The LCD will become darker each time one of these keys is touched. If you would like to make the LCD lighter, touch any one of the upper three selection keys (UTILITY STITCH, CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH or EMBROIDERY).

3. After you have finished adjusting, turn the power off and back on again once more.

1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key.

2. Touch the “BRIGHTNESS OF LCD” key.

1 Touch this key to make contrast less (lighter). 2 Touch this key to make contrast greater

(darker).

3 Touch this key to return to the screen which

was previously being displayed.

HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION KEY

You can use the “” key to easily change the display language for all the keys and messages on the LCD screen to the language you need.

1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key.

2. Touch the “” key.

3. The language display screen will then appear. Touch the key which corresponds to the desired language.

Example: To change the display language to

1. Touch the “” key.

2. Touch “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH).

3. The display will then return to the screen

Note

* When the “” key is used to set the

* The display language can be selected from a

Spanish

This will change the language setting to Spanish.

which was previously being displayed.

display language, error messages will also be displayed in the language selected.

list of 13 languages (English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Portuguese, Turkish and Chinese).

How to clear the language selection

Example: To change the display language

1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key.

2. Touch the “” key.

3. Touch the “ENGLISH” key. This will cancel the Spanish language setting and return all screen displays and error messages to the English language.

CAUTION – This function should not be used as a

translation function.

– If the power supply is turned off, the

current language setting will be retained and will not be cleared.

from Spanish back to English

BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING

Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread

4, 8

1. Connect the machine to the power supply and turn on the main power.

2. Set the thread spool. The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool pin.

2 1

1 Spool cap 2 Spool 3 Spool pin

* The spool cap should be pushed on as far as it will go.

Note

If using a fine thread such as cross wound thread, slightly separate the spool cap (small) from the thread on the spool before using.

1 Cross wound thread 2 Spool cap (small)

3. Guide the thread through the machine and the thread guide for bobbin winding as marked by the dotted line.

4. Guide the thread through the small hole in the side of the bobbin from the inside. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. While holding the thread end, push the bobbin winder shaft to the right.

1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove of the bobbin

* Align the groove of the bobbin with the spring on the shaft.

5. While holding the thread end, press the “START/STOP” button. Wind the thread a few times around the bobbin and press the “START/STOP” button again. Trim the excess thread from the top of the bobbin after the machine stops.

6. Set the speed to maximum.

7. Press the “START/STOP” button. The machine will stop automatically when the bobbin is full. Press the “START/STOP” button to stop at any time or when the bobbin has stopped moving and the motor is still running.

8. Push the bobbin shaft to the left. Remove the bobbin.

9. Set the bobbin into the shuttle as shown on the next page.

Setting the bobbin

1. Slide open the bobbin cover.

1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button

2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as noted in the diagram.

3. Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess thread.

1 Built-in thread cutter

4. Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place.

* Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread.

UPPER THREADING

Thread according to number and arrow marks on machine.

1. Raise the presser foot lever. (If the presser foot is not raised, the upper thread cannot be threaded.)

2. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle to the up position.

3. Set the thread spool. The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool post.

4. Guide the thread as illustrated by the numbers and arrow marks on the machine.

5. Lower the presser foot.

6. Thread the needle manually or using the auto-threading device.

* You do not need to pull the bobbin thread up before you

start sewing.

7. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm.

Note

Always raise the presser foot before removing the upper thread from the machine or damage may occur to the auto thread tension unit.

USING THE EXTRA SPOOL PIN AND THE NET

Extra spool pin

Use when embroidering with metallic thread.

1. Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft.

2. Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that order, and then thread the upper thread.

1 Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft 2 Spool felt 3 Thread spool

* When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread winds off from the front of

the spool.

* If using metallic thread, we recommend that you use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

Note

This method keeps the thread from twisting as it comes off the spool pin.

Net

If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a net to the spool before using. * Cut the net to match the size of the spool.

1 Net 2 Thread spool 3 Spool pin 4 Spool cap

Auto-threading device

1. Guide the thread through the wire loop and gently pull the thread towards you.

1 Needle threader lever 2 Guide (Large hook) 3 Wire loop

* Lowering the presser foot will engage the automatic tension

and will allow you to grip the thread as you proceed.

2. Lower the needle threader lever all the way down using your left index finger. Check that the thread is held by the guide (large hook) and that the hook on the needle threader has passed through the eye of the needle.

1 Second set of hooks 2 Third hook

3. As you lower the needle threader lever drape the thread to the left and the large hook will catch the thread. When the needle threader lever is in the lowest position, drape the thread across the eye of the needle.

* Rotating your right hand slightly to check that the thread is

engaged.

Needle Thread (cotton)

65/9 #30, 50, 60

75/11 #30

90/14 #30

100/16 #20

4. While gently holding the thread, raise the needle threader lever.

5. Pull the thread towards the rear to finish the upper threading.

6. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm (1-15/16”).

Note

The auto-threading device cannot be used with the combinations shown at left. Transparent nylon thread can be used regardless of the chart providing needle used in 90/14 to 100/16.

START/STOP

“START/STOP” button

Foot controller

Press this button to start the machine, and then press it once more to stop the machine. (Refer to page 10.)

When the foot controller is depressed lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. When the pressure on the foot controller is increased, the machine’s speed will increase. When pressure on the foot controller is released, the machine will stop. Care should be taken that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use.

Note (For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller: Model J2 This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PC-

8200.

STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH

Stitch width

Increasing the stitch width

Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key.

The stitch width setting value will increase each time you touch the key.

Decreasing the stitch width

Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key.

The stitch width setting value will decrease each time you touch the key.

Stitch length

Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches

Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key from the selection keys in the right side of the machine. Touch the “ ” key on the LCD screen.

* If you touch the “CLOSE” key, the display will return to the

previous screen.

Increasing the stitch length

Touch the “ ” stitch length setting key.

The stitch length setting value will increase each time you touch the key.

Decreasing the stitch length

Touch the “ ” stitch length setting key.

The stitch length setting value will decrease each time you touch the key.

* When sewing straight stitches, if the fabric thickness is less

than 1 mm, the stitch length is automatically changed to 4.0 mm at the sewing start to prevent gathering, even if you set the length to 5.0 mm.

Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches

Press the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key from the selection keys on the right side of the machine. Touch the “ ” key to adjust.

* If you touch the “CLOSE” key, the display will return to the

previous screen.

Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch length

STITCH

Straight [0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0

(Left) (0.0)] (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Straight

(Middle) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Stretch stitch

Zigzag

Elastic zigzag

Overcasting

Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)]

Auto. Manual Auto. Manual

––

[0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.5–2.5

(0.0)] (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/32)

1.0 1.0–3.0 2.5 1.0–4.0

(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0

(1/8) (0–1/4) (1/16) (0–3/16)

5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)

5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)

3.5 2.5–5.0 2.0 1.0–4.0

(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

5.0 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0

(3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.5–3.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (3/32) (1/32–1/8)

5.0 3.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.5–3.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (3/32) (1/32–1/8)

4.0 0.0–7.0 4.0 1.0–4.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (3/16) (1/16–3/16)

2.5 0.2–5.0

STITCH

Darning

Bar tack

Tape attaching

Eyelet

Button sewing

Basting

Applique

Scallop

Smocking stitch

Patchwork stitch

Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)]

Auto. Manual Auto. Manual

7.0 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5

(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)

2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–1.0

(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

4.0 0.0–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (1/16) (1/61–3/16)

7.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 5.0

(1/4) (1/4–3/16) (1/4) (1/4–3/16)

3.5 2.5–4.5

(1/8) (3/32–3/16)

0.0 0.0–7.0 20 5–30

(0.0) (0–1/4) (13/16)

3.5 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.6–2.5

(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/32)

1.5 0.5–3.5 1.4 0.8–4.0

(1/16) (1/32–1/8) (1/64) (1/16–3/16)

5.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

5.0 1.5–7.0 1.6 0.2–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)

5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–2.5

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/32)

4.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0

(1/16) (0.0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)

––

(3/16–1-3/16)

Blind hem stitch

Buttonhole

0.0 +3 – –3 2.0 1.0–3.5

(0.0) (1/16) (1/16–1/8)

5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.3–1.0

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

6.0 3.0–6.0 1.0 0.5–2.0

(1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/16) (1/32–1/16)

6.0 3.0–6.0 1.5 1.0–3.0

(1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–1/8)

7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0

(1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

Fagoting

5.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)

5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 2.5–3.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (3/32) (3/32–1/8)

5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–2.5

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/32)

STITCH

Decorative stitch

Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)]

Auto. Manual Auto. Manual

4.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

4.0 0.0–7.0 3.0 2.0–4.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)

5.5 0.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

3.5 0.0–7.0 1.6 0.2–4.0

(1/8) (0.0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)

0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 (0) (0.0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

––––

Lateral sewing

(Straight)

Lateral sewing

(Zigzag)

Heirloom

––––

6.0 1.5–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0

(1/4) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0 2.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

5.0 1.5–7.0 4.0 1.5–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/16) (1/16–3/16)

3.5 1.5–7.0 3.0 1.6–4.0

(1/8) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)

5.0 3.0–7.0 3.5 2.0–4.0

(3/16) (1/8–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)

*–: Non-adjustable

THREAD TENSION

Correct tension

Loosen tension by touching “ ” (Weak).

1 Reverse side 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread

* Thread tension is automatically set to the

most appropriate point irrespective of the chosen fabric and thread.

* Correct tension is important because too

much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker.

Touch the “ ” thread tension setting key. The thread tension value will decrease (become weaker).

1 Bobbin thread 2 Upper thread 3 Surface 4 Locks appear on surface of fabric.

Tighten tension by touching “ ” (Strong).

Touch the “ ” thread tension setting key. The thread tension value will increase (become stronger).

1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 Reverse side 4 Locks appears on reverse side of fabric.

Except “UTILITY STITCH”

1. Touch the “TENSION” key.

2. Change the upper thread tension.

* If you touch the “CLOSE” key, the display will

return to the previous screen.

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