Brother PC 8500 User Manual

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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

When using this 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 machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the 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 machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

2. Use this 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 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 machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the 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 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 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 machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

16.This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

17.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.

“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

“This machine is intended for household use.”

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA

AND CYPRUS ONLY.

If this 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 OUR MACHINE

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

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS 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 this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the 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.

AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING _38

Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching_____________________________38

AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING ___________39

Cancelling programmed automatic thread

cutting______________________________39 UTILITY STITCH SELECTION ______________40 USEFUL SKILLS_________________________42

The “ ” key______________________42

Sewing corners_______________________43

Sewing thick seams ___________________43

Sewing curves _______________________43

Sewing thick fabric ____________________44

Sewing thin fabric _____________________44

__________________________5

PRINCIPAL PARTS _______________________5 OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES__________7 OPTIONS _______________________________8 POWER SUPPLY _________________________9 SELECTION KEYS_______________________10

Screen messages guide you through each operation____________________________10

OPERATION BUTTONS___________________11

Using the operation buttons _____________11

USING THE SCREEN KEYS _______________12

Examples of the keys on LCD ___________12 About the screen______________________12 If the LCD is hard to see when the power is

turned on____________________________13 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD_______13

HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION KEY___________________________________14

How to clear the language selection_______15 BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING ______________________________16

Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin

thread ______________________________16

Setting the bobbin_____________________18 UPPER THREADING _____________________19

Thread according to number and arrow

marks on machine ____________________19

Auto-threading device__________________20

Using the extra spool pin and the net______21 START/STOP ___________________________22

“START/STOP” button _________________22

Foot controller________________________22

Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter _______23 STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH ______24

Stitch width __________________________24

Stitch length _________________________25

Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch

width and stitch length _________________27 THREAD TENSION ______________________29

Correct tension _______________________29

Loosen tension by touching “ ” (Weak)___29

Tighten tension by touching “ ” (Strong)__30

Except “UTILITY STITCH” ______________30 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT __________31

Change the presser foot according to

the LCD message_____________________31

Installing embroidery foot “Q” ____________31

Changing the embroidery foot ___________32

Feed dog adjustment __________________33 CHANGING THE NEEDLE_________________34

Setting the needle securely _____________34

Checking needle______________________34 MACHINE OPERATION KEYS______________35

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

SETTING UP

1. SEWING _________________________36

TRIAL SEWING _________________________36

Sewing by using “UTILITY STITCH”_______36

2. UTILITY STITCHES _________________________45

STRAIGHT STITCHES____________________45

For reinforcement stretching on stretch fabric_______________________________46

Changing the stitch length ______________46 Changing the needle position____________46

ADAPTER FOR LOW SHANK ATTACHMENTS 47

Included accessories __________________47 Installation of walking foot_______________47

ZIGZAG STITCHES ______________________48

Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch)________48 Applique (using a zigzag stitch) __________48 Patchwork (for crazy quilt) ______________48

OVERCASTING _________________________49

When using , or stitches________49

When using , or stitches________49 OVERCASTING (When using the side cutter) __50 BLIND HEM STITCHES ___________________52

Adjusting the needle drop position ________53 BUTTONHOLE STITCHES_________________54

Order of one cycle ____________________56

Sewing stretch fabrics__________________56

Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate

(Odd-shaped buttons)__________________57

Changing the stitch length ______________57

Changing the stitch width _______________57 BAR TACKING __________________________58

Thick fabrics _________________________59

Changing the bar tack stitch length _______59

Changing the bar tack stitch width ________59 DARNING ______________________________60

Changing the length of the darning stitch___61

Changing the bar tack stitch width ________61

Darning stitch cycle____________________61 TAPE ATTACHING_______________________62 EYELET STITCH ________________________63

Size of eyelet (Actual size) ______________63 BUTTON SEWING _______________________64

Attaching buttons with four holes _________65

Attaching a shank to the button __________65 BASTING ______________________________66 ZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION)_________________67

Centered application___________________67

Side application ______________________68 DART SEAM____________________________70 GATHERING____________________________71

Pulling out the bobbin thread ____________72 PINTUCK ______________________________73

_________________________88

CHARACTER SEWING ___________________88

Combinations of characters _____________89 DECORATIVE STITCHES _________________90 DECORATIVE STITCHES (7 mm) ___________91 SATIN STITCHES________________________92 CROSS STITCHING______________________93 CHARACTER AND

DECORATIVE STITCH ADJUSTMENT _______94

Changing the pattern size (Actual size) ____94

Single/repeat sewing __________________94

Elongation___________________________95

Changing the stitch length and

the stitch width _______________________96

Customize patterns by combining satin

stitches using the “ ” and “ ” keys ____97

Changing Mirror Image [Left and Right (the

“ ” key), and Top and Bottom (the “ ”

key)] _______________________________99

Confirming entry of combined

stitch patterns _______________________100

Saving combined stitch patterns_________100 SEWING ______________________________102

Sewing attractive finishes______________102

Using a pattern sheet _________________102

Sewing ____________________________103 ADJUSTING STITCH PATTERNS __________105

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

FLAT FELL SEAM _______________________75

Finished flat fell seam__________________76 APPLIQUES ____________________________77

Sewing the applique around corners ______77 APPLIQUE QUILTS ______________________78 SCALLOP STITCH _______________________79 SMOCKING STITCH______________________80 PATCHWORK STITCH____________________81 FAGOTING _____________________________82 DECORATIVE STITCHING ________________83

Decorative stitching ___________________83

Shell tacking _________________________83 HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) _________84

“ ” hem-stitching ____________________84

“ ” hem-stitching ____________________85 LATERAL SEWING (STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG)_____86

CHARACTERS AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

4. EMBROIDERING ________________________106

PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING_________106

Attaching embroidery foot “Q”___________106 Fitting embroidery unit ________________107 Removing the embroidery unit __________108 Placing the embroidery unit into its case __108 Initializing the embroidery unit __________109

SELECTING AND SEWING PATTERNS _____110

Selecting alphabetical characters________110 Selecting one-point patterns____________111 Selecting frame patterns_______________112 Selecting floral alphabets ______________113 Selecting patterns from a memory card ___114

MEMORY _____________________________116

Saving a pattern combination in memory __116

EMBROIDERING _______________________117

Embroidering attractive finishes _________117 Setting the fabric into the embroidery

frame______________________________117 Fitting the embroidery frame to

the embroidery unit___________________119 Embroidering _______________________120

Embroidering a single color pattern when “MULTI COLOR” is displayed ______122

Changing the stitch density for characters and some frame patterns ______________122

MOVING THE LOCATION (LAYOUT) _______123

Moving the embroidery location _________124 Checking the embroidering area_________124 Embroidering from a specific starting point_125 Changing the pattern direction __________125 Reversing patterns ___________________126 Using the “IMAGE” key________________126 Changing the size of characters, frame

patterns and pattern __________________127

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ____________________________129

If the thread breaks during embroidering __129 Continuing a pattern after the power

has been momentarily turned off ________129

When sewing again from the beginning.......130

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS____________131

Linking characters____________________131 Embroidering appliques

(using a frame pattern) ________________132 Embroidering onto small pieces

of fabric or onto corners _______________134

5. EDITING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS ________________________135

EMBROIDERY EDITING CAPABILITIES_____135

Explanation of the Editing Functions _____135

HOW TO EDIT _________________________136

Character Editing ____________________137 One-point Editing ____________________143 Border Pattern Editing ________________145 Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards

(sold separately)_____________________146 Editing Combinations _________________147

SAVING A PATTERN COMBINATION TO MEMORY _____________________________151

Let's Sew __________________________153

CORRECTING EDITED PATTERNS ________154

Correcting another stitch pattern during editing_____________________________154

Correcting stitch patterns after editing ____155

6. RETRIEVING ________________________156

RETRIEVING CHARACTERS AND PATTERNS____________________________156

RETRIEVING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN__157 RETRIEVING AN EDITED PATTERN _______158 DELETING A STORED PATTERN__________159

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

7. MY CUSTOM STITCH

(Function for making own stitch Designs)

________________________160

MAKING THE ILLUSTRATION_____________160 GENERATING THE DATA ________________162 EDITING AN EXISTING “ ” ________164

Moving a point ______________________164 Moving part or all of a pattern___________165 Inserting new points __________________165 Once you have finished editing__________166

STORING THE “ ” WHICH YOU HAVE ENTERED_____________________________167 RETRIEVING A “ ” ______________168

MAINTENANCE

________________________169

CLEANING ____________________________169

Cleaning the screen __________________169 Cleaning the machine surface __________169

Cleaning the shuttle __________________169 CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB_____________171 RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,

THREAD AND NEEDLE __________________172

ERROR MESSAGES

________________________173

Warning messages___________________173

Instruction messages _________________178

Alarms_____________________________179

TROUBLESHOOTING

________________________180

USING THE “OPERATION GUIDE” KEY _____180

Trouble with threads and stitches________181

Mechanical trouble ___________________182

PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD)

________________________191

One point mark embroidery pattern ______191

PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)

________________________186

Utility stitches _______________________186

Character sewing ____________________186

Character embroidering chart___________190

Frame pattern embroidering chart _______190

SEWING CHART

________________________183

*MY CUSTOM STITCHTM 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 15– Presser foot lever 16– Knee Lifter Mounting Slot 17– Knee Lifter

A–Main power switch and connectors B–Accessory compartment C–Selection keys (Refer to page 10) D–L.C.D. (Liquid Crystal Display) E–Operation buttons (Refer to page 11)

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

III

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 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 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.

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.

1 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-101 2 Embroidery foot “Q” XA5891-101 3 Overcasting foot “G” X51162-001 4 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-301 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

No. Part Name Part Code

Always use the plastic bobbin which is supplied

with machine or in accessory compartment

Always use BROTHER accessories recommended

for this machine.

2A 1

876

OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

123

456

789

10 11 12

13 14 15

16 18

20 22 23

25 26 27

28 29

31 32

No.Part Name

1 Bobbin (3) 136492-101 2 Seam ripper X54243-001 3 Screw XA5904-051 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* X81064-001 16 Side cutter X80943-001 17 Embroidery set (Regular) SA422 X80903-002 18 Embroidery frame (Regular) XA2171-101 19 Embroidery sheet (Regular) XA2212-001 20 Net* 127610-000 21 Embroidery set (Large) SA423 X80902-002 22 Embroidery frame (Large) XA2168-201 23 Embroidery sheet (Large) XA2209-001 24 Embroidery set (Small) SA421 X80904-102 25 Embroidery frame (Small) XA2174-101 26 Embroidery sheet (Small) XA2215-101 27 Screw* XA4813-051 28 Foot controller 234522-001 29 Pattern Sheet XA4595-001 30 Hard case XA1821-106 31 Knee Lifter XA6941-001 32 Embroidery bobbin thread SA-BTS X81164-001

Part Code

U.S.A. Others

* 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 this machine model PC-8500.

Brother poly 40 color thread set

SA740 X80928-100

Brother poly #60 bobbin thread

SA-BTS X81164-001

Backing material (Stabilizer material)

SA519 X81185-001 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

SA307 X59567-001

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 No. 26 Snoopy SA326 XA3826001 No. 27 Birds SA327 XA4289001 No. 28 Christmas SA328 XA4502001 No. 29 Lace SA329 XA4664001 No. 30 Wildlife animals SA330 XA4771001 No. 31 Large flower II SA331 XA5037001 No. 32 Musical instrument SA332 XA5386001 No. 33 Trees SA333 XA5567001 No. 35 Cats & dogs II SA335 XA5629001 No. 36 Fruits & vegetables SA336 XA5659001 No. 37 Applique alphabet SA337 XA5753001 No. 38 Angel SA338 XA5781001 No. 39 Doll face SA339 XA5978001 No. 40 Sports 3 SA340 XA6111001

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

OPTIONS

No. Part Name

Part Code

U.S.A. Others

* This unit cannot be used in conjunction with

the memory card S-1.

WARNING – Embroidery Card purchased in foreign

countries may not work with your machine.

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

POWER SUPPLY

WARNING – When leaving the machine unattended or when it is not being used, turn off the main power

switch of the machine or remove the plug from the wall outlet.

CAUTION – Do not use this sewing machine with extension cords or multi-plug adaptors, otherwise a fire or

an electric shock may occur.

– Do not remove the plug from the wall outlet with wet hands, otherwise an electric shock may

occur.

– When unplugging the power cord, turn off the main power switch of the machine, then grasp

the plug and pull to unplug the cord. Pulling on the cord may damage it or cause a fire or an electric shock.

– Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted or

bundled. In addition, do not place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat, otherwise the cord may be damaged or a fire or an electric shock may occur. If the power cord or plug are damaged, contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer or service center.

– If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord, otherwise a

fire may occur.

1. Insert the plug into a wall outlet.

1 Main power switch

2. Set the main power switch to “ I ”.

3. To turn off the machine, set the main power switch to “ O ”.

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

SELECTION KEYS

Screen messages guide you through each operation

C. SELECTION KEYS

* 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.

UTILITY STITCH

CHARACTER DECORATIVE

STITCH

EMBROIDERY

EDIT

OPERATION

GUIDE

MEMORY

RECALL

OPERATION BUTTONS

Using the operation buttons

D. OPERATION BUTTONS

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 38 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.

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

START

STOP

Utility

Stitches

Characters

and

Decorative

Stitches

Embroidering

Editing

Embroidery

Patterns

Retrieving

Custom

Stitch

Maintenance

Error

Messages

Trouble

shooting

Sewing

Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory

Card)

Sewing

Setting Up

USING THE SCREEN KEYS

Examples of the keys on LCD

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.

“ ”:

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.

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

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

* The START/STOP button will not illuminate at

this time.

UTILITY STITCH

CHARACTER DECORATIVE

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MEMORY

RECALL

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.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD.

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.

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MEMORY

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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

Spanish

1. Touch the “ ” key.

2. Touch “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH). This will change the language setting to Spanish.

3. The display will then return to the screen which was previously being displayed.

Note

* When the “ ” key is used to set the

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

* The display language can be selected from a

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

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How to clear the language selection

Example: To change the display language

from Spanish back to English

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.

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BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING

Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread

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

2. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin. 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.

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 spool of thread before using it.

1 Cross wound thread 2 Spool cap (small) 3 Gap

3. Steady the spool thread in your right hand, take the end of the thread in your left hand, and pass it through the guides in the order shown by the numbers.

4, 8

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4. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft and place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. Then, push the bobbin winder shaft to the right.

1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove of the bobbin

5. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times, pass the end of the thread through the slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread in the direction shown in the illustration. Use the cutter to cut the thread.

1 Bobbin winder seat

6. Slide the speed range control lever to its maximum (as far to the right as possible).

7. Press the “START/STOP” button. The machine will stop automatically when the bobbin is full.

8. After the bobbin has stopped moving, press the “START/STOP” button to stop the machine.

9. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin.

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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.

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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.

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4. Steady the spool thread in your right hand, take the end of the thread in your left hand, and keep it taut while passing it through the guides in the order shown by the numbers.

Note

Incorrect threading may cause damage.

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.

Threading the take-up lever

1 Thread take-up lever

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.

Insert the thread firmly to the bottom of the guide.

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

engaged.

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.

Needle Thread (cotton)

65/9 #30, 50, 60 75/11 #30 90/14 #30

100/16 #20

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

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START/STOP

“START/STOP” button

1 Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser

foot, and then press the “START/STOP” button. This machine starts sewing.

* Hold down the “START/STOP” button to sew at a slow

speed.

2. Press the “START/STOP” button to stop this machine.

Foot controller

Note

Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.

1. With this machine turned off, insert the foot controller plug into its jack on this machine.

1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jack

2. Turn on this machine, then slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.

* The speed set using the speed range control lever is the

foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

3. Release the foot controller to stop this machine.

* When the foot controller is being used, the “START/STOP”

button has no effect on the sewing.

Note (For U.S.A. only)

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

8500.

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Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter

Align the knee lifter with the mounting slot and insert.

Use your knee to raise the knee lifter to the right in order to free both your hands for other tasks.

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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.

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.

Stitch length

Increasing the stitch length

Touch the “ ” stitch length setting key.

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

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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.

7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0

(1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

Darning

7.0 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5

(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)

Bar tack

2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–1.0

(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Tape attaching

4.0 0.0–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (1/16) (1/61–3/16)

Eyelet

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)

Button sewing

3.5 2.5–4.5

––

(1/8) (3/32–3/16)

Basting

0.0 0.0–7.0 20 5–30

(0.0) (0–1/4) (13/16)

(3/16–1-3/16)

3.5 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.6–2.5

Applique

(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)

Scallop

5.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Smocking stitch

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)

Patchwork stitch

4.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0

(1/16) (0.0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)

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

Fagoting

(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)

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

––

2.5 0.2–5.0

(Middle) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)

[0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.5–2.5

Stretch stitch

(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)

Zigzag

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

Elastic zigzag

(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

Overcasting

(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)

0.0 +3 – –3 2.0 1.0–3.5

Blind hem stitch

(0.0) (1/16) (1/16–1/8)

5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0

(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)

5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0

(3/16) (1/8–3/10) (1/64) (1/64–1/10)

Buttonhole 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)

5.0 0.0–6.0 2.0 0.2–5.0

(3/16) (0.0–1/4) (1/10) (1/64–3/16)

Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch length

STITCH

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

Auto. Manual Auto. Manual

STITCH

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

Auto. Manual Auto. Manual

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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)

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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)

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Lateral sewing

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Lateral sewing

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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)

Heirloom

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

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.

Loosen tension by touching “ ” (Weak).

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.

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Tighten tension by touching “ ” (Strong).

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

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.

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

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

Change the presser foot according to the LCD message

1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

Installing embroidery foot “Q”

1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. While pressing the black button to the left of the presser foot holder, pull the presser foot holder downward to remove it.

3. Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot holder to release the foot.

1 Presser foot holder

4. Place the presser foot pin directly below the holder-end and lower the presser foot lever.

1 Holder-end 2 Foot pin

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4. Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While pressing the black button to the left of the embroidery foot “Q”, push embroidery foot “Q” upward with both hands as far as it will go to install it.

CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result.

1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

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

4. Attach the embroidery foot “Q”.

5. Set arm of embroidery foot “Q” on needle bar, use the metal disk provided with your machine (accessory #14 on page 7) or a screwdriver to tighten the screw firmly.

CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result.

NOTE

– Make sure that there is no gap between the needle bar and

embroidery foot “Q”.

– It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used

when embroidering on thicker fabrics or stabilizing products. (for example denim, puffy foam . .) A 75/11 needle might be bent or broken, which could result in injury.

1. Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While pressing the black button to the left of embroidery foot “Q”, pull embroidery foot “Q” downward to remove it.

Changing the embroidery foot

Optional

2. While pressing the black button to the left of the presser foot holder, push the presser foot holder upward with both hands as far as it will go to install it.

CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result.

1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. Loosen the screw to remove the embroidery foot “Q”.

4. With the presser foot lever raised, tighten the screw lightly to attach the presser foot holder.

5. Lower the presser foot lever and use the metal disk provided with your machine (accessory #14 on page 7) or a screwdriver to tighten the screw firmly.

CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result.

NOTE

– If the presser foot is not installed correctly, the thread

tension may loosen due to improper presser foot height.

With the accessory compartment off the machine, the feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base of the machine. Sliding the lever to the right will lower the feed dogs. Feed dogs are lowered during button sewing as well. If you are continuing to sew, slide the lever to the left and the feed dogs will raise.

* When the embroidery unit is on to the machine, the feed

dogs drop automatically.

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE

Setting the needle securely

1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle.

2. Turn off the power and lower the presser foot.

3. Loosen the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver.

4. Pull out the needle.

CAUTION Do not loosen or tighten the needle clamp screw with a strong force, otherwise it may be damaged

5. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the needle as far as it will go up against the needle stopper. Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver.

1 Needle stopper

6. Turn the power on.

Checking needle

Place the needle on a flat surface and check whether the space between the needle and the flat surface is parallel or not.

If the space is not parallel then the needle is bent and should be thrown away to prevent damage to your project or to the machine.

1 Space between the needle and the flat surface 2 Flat surface (needle plate, glass, ruler, etc.)

MACHINE OPERATION KEYS

This machine contains built-in instructions on how to use the machine which are based on this operation manual. If you touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key, details of basic operations such as bobbin winding and upper threading will appear on the LCD, so that you can refer to these instructions while using the machine.

Example: If you would like to know how to wind the bobbin

thread

1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. A screen such as left will be displayed.

1 Touch this key to find out how to set the bobbin thread. 2 Touch this key to find out how to replace the presser foot. 3 Touch this key to find out how to replace the needle. 4 Touch this key to find out how to thread the upper thread. 5 Touch this key to find out how to wind the bobbin thread. 6 Touch this key to find out how to select the language. 7 Touch this key to find out how to embroider. 8 Touch this key to find out which thread and needle to use for

different fabrics.

9 Touch this key if the screen is difficult to read. 0 Touch this key if the pattern is distorted. A Touch this key if a problem occurs while sewing.

2. Touch the “ ” key. The procedure for winding the bobbin thread onto the

bobbin will be displayed.

3. Touch the “ ” key to display the next part of the procedure. Follow the procedure to wind the bobbin thread onto the bobbin.

* Touch the “END” key to return to the original screen.

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1. SEWING CHAPTER 2

TRIAL SEWING

Sewing by using “UTILITY STITCH”

CAUTION – Be aware of the needle at all

times while sewing, and keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up lever, otherwise injury may result.

– Do not pull or push the fabric

too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result.

– Never use bent needles. Such

needles can easily break, which could result in injury.

A 75/11 needle is inserted into the machine at the factory.

1. When the machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left) is always selected.

1 Replace with the presser foot with the letter indicated. 2 This indicates the pattern being selected. 3 If you touch this key before sewing, reverse stitches

(reinforcement stitches) will be sewn automatically. (Refer to page 38.)

4 If you touch this key before sewing, the thread will be

automatically cut at the finish of sewing. (Refer to page 39.)

5 An advice screen will appear if you touch this key while

sewing. (Refer to page 42.)

6 This selects the appropriate pattern for the sewing

application and also displays the operation steps. (Refer to page 40.)

7 Touch this key to return to the previous page. 8 Touch this key to move to the next page. 9 Touch these keys to adjust the stitch width setting. 0 Touch these keys to adjust the stitch length setting. A Touch these keys to change the thread tension.

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

1 Upper thread 2 5 cm (1-15/16”)

3. While holding on the thread tails and the fabric with your left hand, turn the balance wheel with your right hand to move the needle to the sewing start position.

1 Thread * Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread.

4. Lower the presser foot. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reverse stitch, and then press the “START/STOP” button. The machine will start to run at slow speed.

5. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reverse stitch.

6. Press the “THREAD CUTTER” button to cut the threads .

*6. Cut thick thread (thicker than # 30) with the cutter on the

side of the machine as illustrated.

* BOBBIN THREAD SENSOR

If a warning message appears on the message screen, the bobbin thread is running out. Replace the bobbin thread at this time.

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AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING

1. Select the stitch pattern.

2. Touch the automatic reinforcement stitch key.

1 Automatic reinforcement stitch key

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STOP

3. Press the “START/STOP” button. A reinforcement stitch will be sewn before sewing starts. A reinforcement stitch will not be done if there is a pause in sewing. Press the “START/STOP” button to pause sewing. An ending reinforcement stitch will not be sewn. (The fabric may be turned or adjusted as required.) Press the “START/STOP” button again to restart sewing.

4. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and stop.

1 Automatically stops. * Fabric should be placed 3 to 4 stitch lengths

behind the presser foot before sewing the reinforcement stitch.

Touching the automatic reinforcement stitch key once again, turns off the automatic reinforcement stitch operation.

This stitch automatically prevents fraying.

Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching

AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING

If you set programmed automatic thread cutting prior to sewing, the machine will automatically trim the thread when the pattern has been completed. (Reinforcement stitches are used at the start and finish of the pattern.)

1. Select the stitch pattern.

2. Touch the automatic thread cutting key.

* Automatic thread cutting and the automatic

reinforcement stitch must be used together.

* Automatic thread cutting is convenient for use

on buttonholes, bar tacking and other areas.

START

STOP

3. Press the “START/STOP” button. A reinforcement stitch will be sewn before sewing starts.

4. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread.

1 Automatically trims the thread and stops. * Fabric should be placed 3 to 4 stitch lengths

behind the presser foot before sewing the reinforcement stitch.

Touching the automatic thread cutting key again turns off the automatic thread cutting function.

The thread can be cut automatically.

Cancelling programmed automatic thread cutting

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UTILITY STITCH SELECTION

(Example) Buttonholes

1. Touch the “UTILITY STITCH” key.

2. Touch the “ ” key.

3. Touch the “BUTTONHOLE” key.

4. Select the desired application. The stitches available and sewing procedure appear on the screen step by step.

5. Touch the “ ” key to display the next part of the procedure. Follow the procedure to sew the buttonhole stitches.

* Touch the “END” key to return to the original screen.

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USEFUL SKILLS

The “ ” key

1. Touch the “ ” key. If the “ ” key is touched while the “ ” stitch is selected, the following screen will be

displayed.

2. Touch the “ ” key to display the next part of the procedure.

* Touch the “CLOSE” key to return to the original screen.

Sewing corners

Keep the needle at the corner of the fabric, then raise the presser foot and turn the fabric.

Sewing thick seams

When the foot angles up at the approach of a thick seam, lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Level the presser foot by placing a “shim” (folded fabric or cardboard) under the back of the presser foot. Lower presser foot and continue stitching.

Sewing curves

Sewing a curve with a straight stitch

Sew slowly, while keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve.

For short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm (3/16”)

Before you begin to sew, set a basting thread at the corner point. When you change direction at the corner, start sewing as you pull the basting thread backward.

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Sewing thick fabric

1. When you raise the presser foot lever further, the presser foot is raised to a higher position to handle thicker fabrics. With the presser foot in the up position, raise the presser foot lever higher to make room for thicker fabrics.

Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch

Set the stitch length short in order to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slowly while keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve.

* For sharp corners, temporarily stop sewing while keeping

the needle in the material, then raise the presser foot and carefully turn the fabric while keeping it level with the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.

Sewing thin fabric

Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric, and then start sewing.

* Use a straight stitch foot (optional accessory item SA108 or

X80823001) to eliminate any puckering. Remember to select the center needle position. Additional adjustment of stitch length and tension may be necessary.

2. If the fabric will not feed at the beginning of sewing, place another piece of fabric with the same thickness at the back of the material.

* Using a straight stitch foot (optional accessory item SA108

or X80823001) will stop the fabric lifting up and down as the needle pierces very thick fabrics. Remember that this foot is only to be used with the straight stitch in the center needle position.

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STRAIGHT STITCHES

1 Normal sewing 2 Normal sewing 3 Reinforced sewing 4 Stretch fabric sewing

1. Baste the fabric or set a pin, sew a reverse stitch at the start, then start sewing.

1 Reverse stitch at start * Place the fabric under presser foot while keeping space

from the top edge of the fabric for reverse sewing.

2. Sew at slow speed near the end and then press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and stop.

3. Cut the thread by pressing the “THREAD CUTTER” button.

* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic

reinforcement stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing.

2. UTILITY STITCHES

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Baste the fabric beforehand and sew along to the basting using a stretch stitch.

* Do not pull the fabric during sewing. 1 Basting

Changing the stitch length

For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabric

Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch length setting keys to adjust the stitch length.

1 Longer 2 Original length: 2.5 mm (1”) 3 Shorter

* For thin material which is less than 1 mm (1/16”), the stitch

length will be set to 4.0 mm (3/16”) automatically during sewing even if you set the length to 5.0 mm (3/16”).

Changing the needle position

Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys to adjust the needle position.

1 Left needle position: 0 mm (0”) 2 Center needle position: 3.5 mm (1/8”) 3 Right needle position: 7.0 mm (1/4”)

* The needle position cannot be changed for the straight

stitch/center position selection “ ”.

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ADAPTER FOR LOW SHANK ATTACHMENTS

This adapter is used for attaching screw-on presser feet to this machine. Following is explanation about installation of walking foot.

This foot is very useful for sewing materials such as vinyl cloth, synthetic leather, thin leather, etc. These materials are difficult to be fed when sewing but this foot can prevent such materials from crumpling, slipping or sticking between presser foot and materials thanks to even feeding upper and lower materials.

You can use walking foot only for sewing STRAIGHT STITCH (

· ) and ZIGZAG STITCH ( ).

You can not use this foot for sewing other patterns including horizontal feed (STRAIGHT & ZIGZAG STITCH).

1 Adapter 2 Screw (small) * 3 Screw (large) **

Included accessories

1. Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder.

2. Attach the adapter for low shank attachments.

* Push the adapter up onto the end of the presser bar as far

as possible.

* Use the metal disk provided with your machine (accessory

#14 on page 7) or screw driver to tighten the screw (small) firmly.

When attaching the adapter, be sure to use the metal disk or screw driver to tighten the screw firmly. If the screw is not completely tightened, injuries may occur.

3. Fix the connecting lever of Walking foot to the needle fixing screw and install Walking foot onto the presser bar. Lower the presser foot and tighten the presser foot holder screw (large).

Before sewing, be sure to turn the balance wheel toward you slowly to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot, otherwise injuries may occur. Please sew with slow to medium speed.

Installation of walking foot

1 Connection lever

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ZIGZAG STITCHES

1 Zigzag stitch 2 Elastic zigzag stitch 3 Elastic zigzag stitch

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Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the right hand side needle drop point is over the edge of the fabric.

1 Needle drop point

Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch)

Attach the applique using adhesive or basting, then sew it. * Sew a zigzag stitch, while positioning the right hand needle

drop point just outside the edge of the fabric.

Applique (using a zigzag stitch)

Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it over the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch bridges both pieces of fabric.

1 Upper fabric 2 Lower fabric

Patchwork (for crazy quilt)

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OVERCASTING

1 Thin and medium fabrics 2 Thick fabric 3 Thick and medium stretch fabric 4 Medium stretch fabric 5 Stretch fabric 6 Stretch fabric

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Sew the fabric while placing fabric edge against the guide of presser foot “G”.

1 Guide * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic

reinforcement stitch are preset, a reinforcement stitch will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing.

CAUTION After the stitch width has been adjusted, turn the balance wheel by hand and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If it does touch, the needle may break and injury could result.

When using , or stitches

Attach presser foot “J” and let the needle drop slightly past the edge of the fabric before starting to sew.

* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic

When using , or stitches

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OVERCASTING (When using the side cutter)

1 Thin and medium fabrics 2 Thick fabric 3 Thick and medium stretch fabric 4 Normal sewing 5 Zigzag stitch

By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. If using the side cutter, select the pattern and then touch the “

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key.

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1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. While pressing the black button to the left of the presser foot holder, pull the presser foot holder downward to remove it.

4. Set the screw of the needle bar into the fork of the operating lever.

1 Screw of the needle bar 2 Operating lever

* Make sure that the screw is held firmly by the

fork.

5. With the presser foot raised, align the presser foot holder screw hole directly with the notch in the side cutter, then insert the screw provided in your accessory bag (accessory #3 on page 7) and lightly tighten it. Lower the presser foot lever and firmly tighten the screw.

6. Select the pattern and then touch the “ ” key. The necessary adjustment for the side cutter will be carried out automatically.

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7. Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabric.

1 2 cm

8. Place the fabric as shown left figure B. –Right side of cut: on top of the guide plate –Left side of cut: underneath the presser foot

1 Guide plate (lower knife) 2 Presser foot

9. Thread the needle, and then pull out a long section of the upper thread, pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction. (See left figure B)

2 Presser foot 3 Upper thread

10.Lower the presser foot lever.

CAUTION If the width has been adjusted, turn the balance wheel by hand to check that the needle does not touch the side cutter. If the needle touches the side cutter, it may cause the needle to break.

When sewing straight stitches only

The seam margin should be about 0.5 cm. 1 Seam margin * Make sure that you touch the “ ” key when

using the side cutter.

* Clean the side cutter after use, otherwise dust

and scraps of thread will build up on it.

* Add a small amount of oil as required to the

cutting edge of the cutter.

Note

–The fabric will not be cut if the whole fabric is

simply spread out underneath the presser foot guide plate. Set the fabric as explained in step

8. above, and the start sewing.

–Check that the needle is raised when the

presser foot lever is raised.

–One layer of 13-oz denim can be cut.

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BLIND HEM STITCHES

1 Other fabric 2 Stretch fabric

1. Fold the fabric and baste it as illustrated.

1 0.5 cm (3/16”) 2 Surface 3 0.5 cm (3/16”) 4 Reverse side 5 Basting stitch

2. Attach presser foot “R”. Lower the presser foot so that its guide meets the edge of the folded hem.

1 Guide 2 Folded hem

3. Adjust the needle position using the stitch width setting keys so that needle slightly catches the fold of the hem, and then sew the fabric.

1 Needle drop position * When the automatic thread cutting and

automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, a reinforcement stitch will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing.

4. Turn over the fabric and remove the basting stitch.

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Adjusting the needle drop position

Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys to adjust the needle drop position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.

A– If the needle catches the fold of hem too

much. — Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key. This moves the needle away from the fold.

B– If the needle does not catch the fold of hem

enough. — Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key. This moves the needle closer to the fold.

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BUTTONHOLE STITCHES

1 Suits, overcoat 2 Jeans, trousers 3 Thick coats 4 Thin or medium fabric 5 Stretch fabric with coarse

weaves

6 Stretch fabric

7 Thin and medium fabric

(for horizontal holes)

8 Jeans, trousers 9 Thick coats 0 The first step in making a

bound buttonhole.

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1. Mark the positions of the buttonholes on the fabric. * The maximum buttonhole length is 3 cm (1-3/16”) (total of

diameter + thickness of button).

* Thick thread (#30) cannot be used in with the “ ” and

“ ” patterns.

2. Draw out the button holder plate and insert the button. 1 Button holder plate

3. Raise the presser foot and adjust the fabric so that the red mark on the foot is over the starting mark of your buttonhole. Lower the presser foot into position.

1 Mark on fabric for buttonhole position 2 Red mark on presser foot

* After the presser foot lever has been lowered,

set the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section marked with an “A”, otherwise the size of the stitch will not be correct. To do this, push the presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown in the left figure.

* Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.

4. Lower the buttonhole lever and position it behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.

1 Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot

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5. Press the “START/STOP” button to start the machine, while gently holding the end of the upper thread.

* Gently, feed the fabric by hand. * The machine will stop with a reinforcement stitch

automatically after sewing is completed.

* If you touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing,

the machine cuts both threads automatically after sewing is completed.

* If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too

thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length.

6. Open the buttonhole.

Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole

Insert a pin in front of the inside edge of both bar tacks. Insert the seam ripper into center of buttonhole. Cut towards the first pin. Then cut toward the other pin.

1 Pin

Keyhole buttonhole

Make a hole using the small eyelet punch in the key end, insert a pin into the inside edge of the bar tack. Insert a seam ripper into the hole made with the eyelet punch and cut towards the pin.

1 Small eyelet punch (accessory #7 on page 7) 2 Pin

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Order of one cycle

1 Reinforcement stitch

Sewing stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes onto stretch fabric, insert onto stretch fabric, a gimp thread into the buttonhole seam (“ ” buttonholes only).

1. Hook the gimp thread onto the end of presser foot “A”, insert it into the groove at the front of the presser foot and temporarily tie it there.

1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread

2. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

* Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp

thread.

3. Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp thread gently to remove any slack, and trim any surplus length.

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Measure the button diameter + thickness to set the plate.

Example: For a button with a diameter of 1.5

cm (9/16”) and a thickness of 1 cm (3/8”), the scale should be set at 2.5 cm (1”)

1 Thickness [1 cm (3/8”)] 2 Diameter [1.5 cm (9/16”)] 3 Button holder plate 4 Scale 5 Diameter + thickness [2.5 cm (1”)]

[0.5 cm (3/16”) in one scale.]

6 0.5 cm (3/16”)

Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate (Odd-shaped buttons)

Changing the stitch length

Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch length setting keys to adjust the stitch length.

1 “ ”: Longer 2 Normal length 0.4 mm (1/64”) 3 “ ”: Shorter

* If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too

thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length.

Changing the stitch width

Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys to adjust the stitch width.

1 “AUTO” width 5.0 mm (3/16”) 2 “ ” : Narrower

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BAR TACKING

Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc.

1. Attach presser foot “A” and set the size by measuring the area to be bar tacked.

1 Button holder plate 2 Scale 3 0.5 cm (3/16”) 4 Length of bar tack

* 0.5 to 3 cm (3/16” to 1/2”) is suitable for bar tacking. 0.5 to 1

cm (3/16” to 3/18”) is the normal size.

2. Position the pocket as illustrated with the top of the pocket facing you. Stitch down the pocket following the pattern instructions. To secure the pocket with bar tacking align the needle drop point with the corner of the pocket to be stitched and move the pocket back 2 mm (1/16”) as shown below.

* After the presser foot lever has been lowered,

* Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.

3. Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot.

1 2 mm (1/16”)

4. Lower the buttonhole lever and position it behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.

1 Metal bracket on buttonhole foot

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5. Start the machine while holding the end of the upper thread.

* The machine will sew a reinforcement stitch and stop

automatically after sewing is completed.

* If you touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing,

the machine cuts both threads automatically after sewing is completed.

* If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too

thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length.

Thick fabrics

Place another piece of fabric or cardboard at the back as thick as original. This sets the presser foot to the same height and allows for easier feeding.

1 Presser foot 2 Cardboard

Changing the bar tack stitch length

Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch length setting keys to adjust the stitch length.

1 “AUTO” length 0.4 mm (1/64”) 2 “ ” : Longer 3 “ ” : Shorter

* If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too

thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length.

Changing the bar tack stitch width

Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys to adjust the stitch width.

1 “AUTO” width 2.0 mm (1/16”) 2 “ ”: Wider 3 “ ”: Narrower

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1. Set the stitch length using the scale on presser foot “A”.

1 Scale on the presser foot 2 Button holder plate 3 5 mm (3/16”) at “2” on scale 4 Length of darning is equal to scale setting. 5 Width [7 mm (1/4”)]

* The maximum stitch length for darning is 3 cm (1-3/16”).

2. Check the needle drop point and then lower the presser foot.

* After the presser foot lever has been lowered,

* Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.

4. Start sewing while holding the upper thread by hand.

* The machine stops automatically after sewing a reinforce-

ment stitch.

* When automatic thread cutting is set, the machine trims

both threads automatically after sewing is completed.

3. Lower the button hole lever to set it behind the metal bracket.

1 Metal bracket

DARNING

1 Medium fabric 2 Thick fabric

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Changing the length of the darning stitch

Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch length setting keys to adjust the stitch length.

1 “AUTO”: 2.0 mm (1/16”) 2 “ ”: Longer (less dense) 3 “ ”: Shorter (more dense)

* If the fabric will not feed (for instance,

because it is too thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length.

Changing the bar tack stitch width

Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys to adjust the stitch width.

1 “AUTO” : 7.0 mm (1/4”) 2 “ ”: Narrower

Darning stitch cycle

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1. Attach presser foot “J”, select pattern “ ”, set the stitch length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak setting. Then sew a straight stitch. Pull the bobbin thread to obtain the desired amount of gather.

Note

Before using the basting stitch, rotate the hand wheel and pull up the bobbin thread, grasping the top and bobbin thread pull a length of thread out from the rear of the machine. (Be sure that the presser foot is lifted.)

2. Place the tape on top of the seam which you have just sewn and secure it with pins.

3. Select pattern “ ” and then sew along the top of the tape.

4. Pull out the straight stitch thread.

TAPE ATTACHING

1 Patchwork stitch 2 Elastic zigzag stitch

These stitches are used for attaching tape to thin and medium fabric.

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1. Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch length setting keys and the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys to set the size of the eyelet.

2. Attach presser foot “N”, check the needle drop point and lower the presser foot, then start sewing.

1 Needle drop point * The machine stops automatically after sewing a

reinforcement stitch.

* When automatic thread cutting is set, the machine trims

both threads automatically after sewing is completed.

3. Make a hole at the center with an eyelet punch.

EYELET STITCH

Stitch for making eyelet on belts, etc.

Size of eyelet (Actual size)

A– Large: 7.0 mm (5/16”) B– Medium: 6.0 mm (1/4”) C– Small: 5.0 mm (3/16”)

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BUTTON SEWING

This stitch is used for attaching buttons.

Do not use the automatic thread cutter when attaching buttons, (the threads will become difficult to handle and tying off will not be possible).

1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog adjustment lever to the right to lower the feed dog.

1 Feed dog adjustment lever

4. Once sewing is completed, return the feed dog to its original position, pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down and pull the upper thread at the sewing end through to the reverse side of the fabric. Then tie the thread ends together and cut the threads at the sewing start.

2. Attach button fitting foot “M”, place the button into the presser foot and then lower the presser foot.

3. Turn the balance wheel to check that the needle goes into each of the holes in the button correctly, and then start sewing. Once sewing is completed, the machine will stop automatically.

* If extra attachment strength is needed, carry out the button

sewing operation twice.

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Attaching buttons with four holes

First sew the two holes which are closest to you. Once they have been sewn, raise the presser foot, move the needle to the next two holes and then sew them in the same way.

Attaching a shank to the button

1. Pull the shank lever toward you and then start sewing.

1 Shank lever

2. Hold the upper thread ends at the sewing start and sewing end which are between the button and the fabric, wind them around the shank and then tie them firmly together.

3. Tie the ends of the bobbin thread together at the reverse side of the fabric.

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BASTING

1. Attach presser foot “J”. It is suggested that the basting stitch be started with a reinforcement stitch by pressing the “REVERSE STITCH” button.

Note

If you do not want to use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning, you should lift the presser foot, rotate the hand wheel, pull up the bobbin thread and pull a length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of the machine.

* You can change the length of one stitch to between 5 mm

and 30 mm (3/16” to 1-3/16”).

1 5 mm to 30 mm (3/16” to 1-3/16”)

2. Sew while keeping the fabric taut.

3. End sewing with a reinforcement stitch.

1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric.

1 Crotch end 2 Reverse stitch 3 Basting stitch 4 Reverse side

2. Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle.

1 Zipper 2 Basting 3 Reverse side

3. Select the “ ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key. The necessary adjustment for zipper insertion will be carried out automatically.

4. Put the right side of presser foot “I” into the holder. Topstitch 1 cm (3/8”) from the seamed edge of the fabric and then remove the basting.

1 Surface

Centered application

ZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION)

Select the pattern and then touch the “ ” key.

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1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric.

1 Crotch end 2 Reverse stitch 3 Basting stitch 4 Reverse side

2. Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper, while keeping 3 mm (1/8”) for the sewing space.

1 Reverse side 2 Keep 3 mm (1/8”) for sewing 3 Teeth of zipper 4 Slider on head of zipper 5 Crotch end (Base of zipper)

3. Select the “ ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key. The necessary adjustment for zipper insertion will be carried out automatically.

4. Put the left side of presser foot “I” into the holder, and then sew the bottom layer to the crotch end (base of zipper).

* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic

Side application

5. Close the zipper and turn over the fabric. Then attach the other side of the zipper to the fabric.

1 Reverse side

6. Turn the fabric over to the right side and sew a straight stitch 5 cm from the end, stop the machine, lower the needle, raise the presser foot and then remove the basting stitches.

1 Surface

7. Move the zipper pull and sew the remaining part.

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DART SEAM

1. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric.

1 Basting * If automatic reinforcement stitching is preset, a

reinforcement stitch will automatically be sewn at the sewing start.

2. Do not sew a reverse stitch at end. Cut the thread at the end leaving 5 cm (1-15/16”), and then tie both ends together.

3. Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a needle.

4. Iron the dart to one side so that it is flat.

GATHERING

Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc.

1. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16”) and the thread tension to weak.

* If you touch the “GATHERING” key after touching the

“ ” key, the stitch length will be set automatically to

4.0 mm (3/16”) and the thread tension will be set automatically to weak.

2. Attach presser foot “J”. Pull out the bobbin and upper threads by 5 cm (1-15/16”).

1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 5 cm (1-15/16”)

3. Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seam line, then trim excess thread leaving 5 cm (1-15/16”) .

1 Seam line 2 1.0 to 1.5 cm (3/8” to 9/16”) 3 About 5 cm (1-15/16”)

4. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, then tie the threads.

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5. Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

1. Thread the thread along the groove in the direction of the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it.

1 Shuttle * The bobbin cover should still be removed.

2. While holding the upper thread, press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button twice and then pull out the bobbin thread.

3. Replace the bobbin cover.

Pulling out the bobbin thread

PINTUCK

1. Mark along the folds on the reverse side of the fabric.

1 Reverse side

2. Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only.

1 Surface

3. Select the “ ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key.

* It will not be necessary to adjust the thread tension if

pintucking is selected by pressing the “ ” key.

4. Put the right end of presser foot “I” into the holder, and sew a straight stitch along the fold.

1 Width for pintuck 2 Reverse side 3 Surface

* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic

Select the “ ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key.

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5. Iron the folds toward the same direction.

FLAT FELL SEAM

Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly.

1. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew the finish line, then cut half of the seam allowance from the side that the flat fell seam will lie.

1 About 1.2 cm (1/2”) 2 Reverse side

* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic

2. Spread out the fabric along the finish line.

1 Finish line 2 Reverse side

3. Press both seam allowances toward the more narrow (cut one) side and iron them.

1 Reverse side

4. Fold the longer seam allowance around more narrow one, and sew the edge of the fold.

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Finished flat fell seam

1 Surface

APPLIQUES

1. Attach the applique to the fabric.

1 Applique 2 Fabric glue

* The applique should be attached with fabric glue or a

basting stitch so that it will not move during sewing.

2. Attach presser foot “J”. Make sure that the needle drop point is just outside the applique and then start sewing.

1 Applique * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic

3. Finish

1 Applique 2 Needle drop point

Sewing the applique around corners

1. Stop the machine and position the needle just outside the applique.

2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric as needed to keep the correct needle position.

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APPLIQUE QUILTS

1. Trace the pattern onto the applique fabric and then cut around it.

1 Seam margin (0.3 to 0.5 mm)

Use a blind hem stitch for applique quilts.

2. Place a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size onto the fabric, and then fold over the seam margin using an iron.

3. Turn the fabric over and sew basting stitches around the edge. Attach monogramming foot “N” and then sew around the edge, while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible.

* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic

1 Dresden Plate 2 Stained Glass 3 Sunbonnet Sue

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SCALLOP STITCH

Stitch for decorating collars of blouses, edges of table cloths, etc.

1. Attach presser foot “N”. Sew the remaining edge of the fabric so that the stitch doesn’t go right to the edge of the fabric.

1 Surface * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic

2. Trim along the stitches carefully so as not to cut the stitches.

* There are products in the marketplace that will “seal” the

trimmed areas. This will give a more finished appearance.

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SMOCKING STITCH

This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing.

1. Select the “ ” stitch, set the stitch length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak setting. Then sew straight stitches at intervals of 1 cm.

1 About 1 cm (3/8”)

2. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them.

3. Attach presser foot “J” and sew over the top of the straight stitches, selecting from one of the two decorative stitches shown above.

4. Pull out the straight stitch threads.

PATCHWORK STITCH

1. Match the fabric seams right sides together, join together with a straight stitch. Open seam allowance [about 1 cm (3/8”)] and press flat.

1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 1 cm (3/8”) 4 Reverse side

2. Attach presser foot “J”. Set the center of the presser foot on the seam lines of the joined fabrics and then sew over the seam, using one of the decorative stitches shown above.

1 Surface 2 Seam

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FAGOTING

Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc.

1. Baste the fabric onto thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet.

1 Basting stitch 2 0.4 cm (3/16”) 3 Thin paper or stabilizer sheet

2. Attach presser foot “J”. Center the presser foot on the paper between the folded edges of fabric and begin sewing.

1 Basting stitch * Use thick thread. (#30)

* After sewing, remove the paper.

DECORATIVE STITCHING

Select the stitch you would like to use.

Decorative stitching

These stitches are used for sewing crazy quilts and for decorating hems.

Shell tacking

1. Attach presser foot “J”, select “ ” and set the thread tension to a strong setting.

2. Fold the fabric in half diagonally.

* Use a thin fabric.

3. Drop the needle slightly to the outside of the edge of the fabric, and then start sewing.

4. Open out the fabric and iron the fold down to one side.

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HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH)

Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems on clothes and decorative stitching on shirt fronts.

A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use the “130/705H Wing” needle when sewing these patterns. If using a wing needle and the stitch width has been set to manually, check that the needle will not touch the presser foot before starting sewing by carefully rotating the balance wheel.

“ ” hem-stitching

1. Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric. This will leave the fabric frayed in this one area. About 5 or 6 threads will leave a 3 mm (1/8”) area.

2. Attach presser foot “N”. With the reverse side of the fabric facing up, sew one edge of the frayed part.

3. With the back side of the fabric continuing to face you, turn the fabric and sew the other edge of the frayed part, aligning the stitches so they are parallel.

4. Illustration of finished product.

“ ” hem-stitching

1. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16”) part which is not yet frayed. [Pull out four threads, leave five threads and then pull out four threads, the width of five threads is approximately 4mm (3/16”) or less.]

1 Approx. 4.0 mm (3/16”) or less. 2 Four threads (Pull out) 3 Five threads (Leave)

2. Sew the decorative stitch on the center of the five threads created above.

* Wing needle is a option.

3. Illustration of finished product.

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LATERAL SEWING (STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG)

Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabrics.

“ ”, “ ”, “ ” and “ ” can also be used to sew diagonally. Slide the flat bed attachment off the machine to create the free arm.

1. Attach presser foot “N”. Sew with the “ ” stitch to the point required.

1 Start point

2. Select the “ ” stitch, and then sew until you reach the desired length.

3. Select the “ ” stitch again, and press the “REVERSE STITCH” button.

4. Select the “ ”stitch, and then sew until you reach the starting point.

* Lateral zigzag sewing should be carried out using the same

procedure as lateral straight sewing.

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1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key.

1 Alphabetical characters 2 Decorative stitch 3 Satin stitch 4 Cross stitch 5 MY CUSTOM STITCH

TM (Function for creating your own

stitches)

6 Decorative stitch (7 mm width) 7 Card

12 3

2. Select the style.

1 Block style 2 Alphabet 3 Italic style

1 Character selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 3 Touch this key to save a pattern combination

to memory. (Refer to page 100.)

4 Touch this key to change the character size.

(Refer to page 94.) “L”: Larger

“S”: Smaller

5 Touch this key to cancel your last entry. 6 An advice screen will appear if you touch this

key while sewing. (Refer to page 42.)

7 Touch this key to cut the thread automatically

after sewing is completed. (Refer to page 39.)

8 Touch this key to confirm your entry. (Refer to

page 100.)

3. CHARACTERS AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

CHARACTER SEWING

1. Touch “B”.

* If you select the wrong character by mistake, touch the

“CLEAR” key to clear the character selection.

2. Touch “abc. . .” to switch to lower-case.

3. Touch “u” and “s”.

* Any combination of 70 characters or spaces can be

accepted at one time.

1 Space key

Combinations of characters

Try entering “Bus”.

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DECORATIVE STITCHES

1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key.

2. Touch the “ ” key. The decorative stitch pattern selection screen

will be displayed.

1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 3 Touch this key to select single or repeat

sewing. (Refer to page 94.)

4 Touch this key to change the pattern size.

(Refer to page 94.)

5 Touch this key to move to the next screen. 6 Touch this key to return to the previous

screen.

7 An advice screen will appear if you touch this

key while sewing. (Refer to page 42.)

3. Select the pattern.

* Touch the “ ” key to display the next

decorative stitch pattern selection screen.

DECORATIVE STITCHES (7 mm)

1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key.

2. Touch the “ ” key. The decorative stitch pattern selection screen

will be displayed.

1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension 3 Touch this key to save a pattern combination

to memory. (Refer to page 100)

4 Touch this key to select single or repeat

sewing. (Refer to page 94)

5 Touch the key to reverse the pattern

horizontally.

6 Touch the key to reverse the pattern

vertically.

7 Touch this key to adjust the stitch width and

stitch length.

8 Touch this key to move to the next screen. 9 Touch this key to move to the previous

screen.

0 Touch this key to cancel your entry. A An advice screen will appear if you touch this

key while sewing. (Refer to page 42)

B Touch this key to confirm your entry. (Refer to

page 100)

2 3 456 7

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SATIN STITCHES

1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. The different types of patterns available will be displayed.

2. Touch the “ ” key. The satin stitch selection screen will be displayed.

* The thread may easily become knotted when certain types

of fabric or thread are used; therefore, the feed should be adjusted according to the application.

1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to adjust the stitch width and stitch length

settings.

3 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 4 Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory.

(Refer to page 100.)

5 Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing. (Refer to

page 89.)

6 Touch this key if you would like to change the pattern length

without changing the stitch width or stitch length settings. (Refer to page 95.)

7 Touch this key to move the pattern up by about half of it’s

finished height when sewing. (Refer to page 97.)

8 Touch this key to move the pattern down by about half of it’s

finished height when sewing. (Refer to page 97.)

9 Touch this key to cancel your entry. 0 An advice screen will appear if you touch this key while

sewing. (Refer to page 42.)

A Touch this key to confirm your entry. (Refer to 100.)

3. Touch the pattern that you would like to use. The pattern you touch will then be selected for use.

* If you select the wrong pattern by mistake, touch the

“CLEAR” key to clear the pattern selection.

* Up to 70 different patterns can be combined into a single

pattern.

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CROSS STITCHING

1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. The different types of patterns available will be displayed.

2. Touch the “ ” key. The cross stitch selection screen will be displayed.

1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 3 Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory.

(Refer to page 100.)

4 Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing. (Refer to

page 94.)

5 Touch this key to cancel your entry. 6 An advice screen will appear if you touch this key while

sewing. (Refer to page 42.)

7 Touch this key to confirm your entry. (Refer to page 100.)

3. Touch the pattern that you would like to use. The pattern you touch will then be selected for use.

* If you select the wrong pattern by mistake, touch the

“CLEAR” key to clear the pattern selection.

* Up to 70 different patterns can be combined into a single

pattern.

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CHARACTER AND DECORATIVE STITCH ADJUSTMENT

Changing the pattern size (Actual size)

Touch the “ ” (large/small) key to change the pattern size.

Single/repeat sewing

Touch the “ ” (repeat/single) key to sew one stitch pattern only or to repeat same stitch pattern.

1. Select the pattern.

2. Touch the “ ” (repeat/single) key. The selected stitch pattern will be single.

1 Single sewing 2 Repeat sewing

Note

If “repeat sewing” has been selected, you can switch to “single sewing” as you approach the end of the next decorative stitch.

For satin stitches, it is possible to use the “ ” key to change the size of the pattern in five steps without changing the stitch width or stitch length.

12 3 4 5

1 Actual size 2 Pattern length

Elongation

1. To change the length of the pattern, touch the “ ” key to change the number.

* The number shown in the darkened square indicates the

current setting.

2. Select the pattern.

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Example: To combine “ ” and “ ”

Note

Pressing the key will provide a confirmation of the selected stitches.

1. Select the “ ” stitch.

2. Touch the “ ” key twice to switch to “ ”.

3. Select the “ ” stitch.

The thread may easily become knotted when certain types of fabric or thread are used; therefore, the upper thread tension should be adjusted according to the application.

Touch the “ ” key. The stitch width and stitch length setting screen will be displayed. Touch the stitch width and stitch length setting keys to change the settings. (Refer to pages 24 to 26.)

The thread may easily become knotted when certain types of fabric or thread are used; therefore, the upper thread tension should be adjusted according to the application.

Changing the stitch length and the stitch width

One touch of the “up” key will move the stitch pattern up half of it’s finished height.

One touch of the “down” key will move the stitch pattern down half of it’s finished height.

Example: Satin stitch pattern

Note

Pressing the key will provide a confirmation of the selected stitches.

1. Select the pattern.

2. Touch the “ ” key. The next pattern will move up half of it’s finished height.

3. Select the pattern.

Customize patterns by combining satin stitches using the “ ” and “ ” keys

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Brother PC 8500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONTENTS

PRINCIPAL PARTS

OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

OPTIONS

POWER SUPPLY

SELECTION KEYS

OPERATION BUTTONS

USING THE SCREEN KEYS

HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION KEY

BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING

UPPER THREADING

START/STOP

STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH

THREAD TENSION

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

MACHINE OPERATION KEYS

Sewing

TRIAL SEWING

AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING

AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING

UTILITY STITCH SELECTION

USEFUL SKILLS

STRAIGHT STITCHES

ADAPTER FOR LOW SHANK ATTACHMENTS

ZIGZAG STITCHES

OVERCASTING

OVERCASTING (When using the side cutter)

BLIND HEM STITCHES

BUTTONHOLE STITCHES

BAR TACKING

DARNING

TAPE ATTACHING

EYELET STITCH

BUTTON SEWING

BASTING

ZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION)

DART SEAM

GATHERING

PINTUCK

FLAT FELL SEAM

APPLIQUES

APPLIQUE QUILTS

SCALLOP STITCH

SMOCKING STITCH

PATCHWORK STITCH

FAGOTING

DECORATIVE STITCHING

HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH)

LATERAL SEWING (STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG)

DECORATIVE STITCHES (7 mm)

SATIN STITCHES

CROSS STITCHING

CHARACTER AND DECORATIVE STITCH ADJUSTMENT