Brother ULT2001, ULT 2001N, ULT 2001C, ULT 2002D User Manual

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 “ ” 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 “ ” 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.

Introduction

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 GREEN AND 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.

A-2 Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE

Your machine is the most advanced computerized household sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual.

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 use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, 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 local authorized Brother dealer.

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

Introduction

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE

Special Features

- On screen sewing advisor gives advice about sewing and general machine use, in addition to illustrated step-by-step instructions on the large LCD display.

- Machine sets thread tension automatically - no more bothersome trial sewing.

- Prepare the bobbin thread for sewing with one touch - no need to pull the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.

- Attach the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot without using your hands - convenient for quilting and patchwork.

- Wind the bobbin easily, even while the machine is embroidering.

Utility Stitches

There are 107 pre-programmed stitches in the machine, for garment construction or mending.

Character/Decorative Stitches

Sew alphabetical character patterns, decorative stitch patterns, satin stitch patterns, cross stitch patterns, and more.

A-4 Introduction

Attach the embroidery unit to enjoy sewing realistic embroidery patterns. Choose from the alphabetic (character) patterns, built-in designs, or decorative borders to frame your patterns pre-programmed into the machine, or choose from a wide selection of embroidery cards (sold separately) to increase creativity.

Embroidery

Select the “Embroidery” function icon to choose a pattern and sew it as it appears on the screen.

Embroidery Editing

You can combine characters and patterns, or change the configuration of characters easily with the “Embroidery Edit” functions.

Introduction

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’s basic operation procedures for someone who is using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/ decorative stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter 3 (Sewing Utility Stitches) or Chapter 4 (Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches).

When you are ready to begin using the embroidery function after reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, proceed to Chapter 5 (Embroidery). Once you understand the steps explained in Chapter 5, go on to Chapter 6 for an explanation about the convenient embroidery edit functions.

In the screens that appear in the step-by-step directions the parts that are used for the operation are shown in

operation.

If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a function you would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the operation manual in conjunction with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.

To sew utility stitches

. Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the

Chapter 3 Sewing Utility Stitches

To sew character or decorative stitches

To do machine embroidery

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 4 Sewing Character/ Decorative Stitches

Chapter 5 Embroidery

Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit

A-6 Introduction

CONTENTS

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE

Special Features

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1 Setting Up

PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR

OPERATION ......................................... 1-1

Principal Parts ....................................... 1-1

■ Embroidery Unit ............................. 1-2

■ Hard Case ...................................... 1-2

■ Embroidery Unit Carrying Case ...... 1-2

■ Operation Buttons .......................... 1-2

■ Balance Wheel ............................... 1-4

■ Presser Foot Lever .......................... 1-5

■ Sewing Speed Controller ................ 1-5

■ Bobbin Winder Button.................... 1-5

■ Top Cover ....................................... 1-5

■ Supplemental Spool Pin ................. 1-6

■ Flat Bed Attachment/Free Arm ........ 1-6

■ Feed Dog Position Switch ............... 1-6

■ Presser Foot Dial ............................ 1-6

■ Knee Lifter ...................................... 1-7

■ Foot Controller ............................... 1-7

Included Accessories............................. 1-8

Options ............................................... 1-10

■

When Using the Multi-thread Stand

BASIC OPERATION ............................ 1-12

Connecting the Power ......................... 1-12

Viewing the LCD Display .................... 1-13

■ Key Functions ............................... 1-14

Using the LCD Display........................ 1-16

Adjusting Screen Brightness ................ 1-16

Choosing the Display Language .......... 1-18

Checking the Application .................... 1-19

Using the Machine Settings Key .......... 1-20

Using the Machine Operations Key ..... 1-21

■ Contents of Other Categories ........ 1-23

Using the Pattern Explanation Key....... 1-24

Bobbin Winding/Lower Threading ...... 1-25

■

Winding the Bobbin During Sewing

Setting the Bobbin ............................... 1-31

Upper Threading ................................. 1-32

■ Using the Spool Net ..................... 1-37

■ Vertical Spool Pin ......................... 1-37

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread ............. 1-38

Changing the Presser Foot ................... 1-39

1-10

1-29

■ Removing the Presser Foot ........... 1-39

■ Attaching the Presser Foot ............ 1-39

■ Attaching the Walking Foot .......... 1-40

■

Reattaching the Presser Foot Holder ...

Changing the Needle .......................... 1-43

■ About the Needle ......................... 1-45

■

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations ..

1-42

1-45

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Sew

TRIAL SEWING..................................... 2-1

Basic Sewing ......................................... 2-1

Sewing Reinforcement Stitches.............. 2-3

Changing Sewing Direction................... 2-3

Sewing Curves ...................................... 2-3

Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics................. 2-4

Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ................... 2-4

Using the Twin Needle Mode ................ 2-5

STITCH SETTINGS ................................ 2-8

Setting Stitch Width for Zigzag Stitch

Patterns ................................................. 2-8

Setting the Stitch Length ........................ 2-9

■ Stitch Pattern Width/

Stitch Length Settings Table .......... 2-10

Setting the Thread Tension .................. 2-13

■ Proper Thread Tension .................. 2-13

MACHINE FUNCTION SETTINGS...... 2-14

Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ..... 2-14

Using the Automatic Thread Cutter ..... 2-15

Locking the Screen .............................. 2-16

Chapter 3 Sewing Utility

Stitches

QUICK REFERENCE TABLE ................... 3-1

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ............ 3-9

Selecting a Stitch Pattern ....................... 3-9

■ Stitch Selection Screens ................ 3-10

■ Using the Mirror Image Key ........... 3-11

■

Saving Your Preferred Stitch Settings

Using the Sewing Type Selection Key .. 3-13

SEWING THE STITCHES ..................... 3-16

Straight Stitches ................................... 3-16

■ Changing the Needle Position (Left Needle Position Patterns Only) ...

3-12

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CONTENTS

■ Needle Plate Markings ................. 3-18

Basting ................................................ 3-19

Zigzag Stitches .................................... 3-20

■

Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)

■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) .. 3-21

■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) .......... 3-21

■

Sewing Curves

(Using a Zigzag Stitch) ...................

Elastic Zigzag Stitches ......................... 3-22

■ Tape Attaching ............................. 3-22

■ Overcasting .................................. 3-22

Overcasting......................................... 3-23

■

Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”

■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” 3-24

■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter 3-25

Quilting .............................................. 3-28

■ Piecing ......................................... 3-29

■ Quilting ........................................ 3-30

■ Appliqué ...................................... 3-31

■ Quilting with Satin Stitches .......... 3-33

Blind Hem Stitches.............................. 3-35

■

If the Needle Does not Catch the

Fold ...............................................

■ If the Needle Catches Too Much

of the Fold .................................... 3-36

Appliqué ............................................. 3-37

■ Sewing Sharp Curves .................... 3-38

Shelltuck Stitches ................................ 3-39

Scallop Stitches ................................... 3-41

Patchwork Stitches .............................. 3-42

Smocking Stitches ............................... 3-44

Fagoting .............................................. 3-46

Tape or Elastic Attaching ..................... 3-47

Heirloom ............................................ 3-49

■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy stitch) ...... 3-49

■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn work) .... 3-50

■ Hemstitching (3) ........................... 3-52

Buttonholes ......................................... 3-53

■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics .................. 3-56

■

Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do

not Fit into the Button Holder Plate ..

Darning............................................... 3-57

Bar Tacks ............................................ 3-59

Button Sewing ..................................... 3-61

■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons ............. 3-62

■ Attaching a Shank to the Button ... 3-63

Eyelet .................................................. 3-63

Multi-directional Sewing

(Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) ........ 3-65

Zipper Insertion................................... 3-67

3-20

3-21

3-23

3-36

3-56

■ Centered Zipper ........................... 3-67

■ Inserting a Side Zipper .................. 3-68

Chapter 4 Sewing Character/

Decorative Stitches

SELECTING A STITCH PATTERN .......... 4-1

Decorative Stitch Patterns ..................... 4-2

7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns ............ 4-3

Satin Stitch Patterns ............................... 4-3

7mm Satin Stitch Patterns ...................... 4-4

Cross Stitch ........................................... 4-4

Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ........... 4-5

Alphabetical Characters ........................ 4-6

■ If You Make a Mistake Selecting the

Character ....................................... 4-7

SEWING CHARACTER/DECORATIVE

STITCH PATTERNS ............................... 4-8

Sewing Attractive Finishes ..................... 4-8

Basic Sewing of Character/

Decorative Stitches ............................... 4-9

Making Stitch Pattern Adjustments .......4-11

EDITING CHARACTER/DECORATIVE

STITCH PATTERNS ............................. 4-13

■ Key Functions ............................... 4-14

Changing the Size of the Stitch Patterns . Changing the Stitch Pattern Length

(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .... 4-16

Creating a Vertical Mirror Image ......... 4-16

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image..... 4-16

Sewing Pattern Continuously............... 4-17

Changing Thread Density

(Only for Satin Stitch Patterns) ............. 4-17

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS....... 4-18

Before Combining Stitch Patterns ........ 4-18

Combining Decorative Stitch and

Character Stitch Patterns ..................... 4-18

Combining Large and Small Stitch

Patterns ............................................... 4-20

Combining Horizontal Mirror Image

Stitch Patterns ..................................... 4-21

Combining Stitch Patterns of Different

Lengths ............................................... 4-22

Making Step Stitch Patterns

(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .... 4-23

■ More Examples ............................. 4-25

Checking Combined Stitch Patterns..... 4-26

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CONTENTS

MEMORY FUNCTIONS ...................... 4-27

Saving Stitch Patterns .......................... 4-27

■

If You Can Not Save the Stitch Pattern

Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns........... 4-31

4-28

Chapter 5 Embroidery

PREPARING TO EMBROIDER............... 5-1

Before Beginning................................... 5-1

■ Copyright Information .................... 5-1

■ About the Embroidery Unit ............. 5-1

■ About Embroidery Cards

(Sold Separately) ............................. 5-1

■ About Floppy Disks ........................ 5-2

BASIC EMBROIDERY............................ 5-3

Attaching Embroidery Foot “Q”............. 5-4

Attaching the Embroidery Unit .............. 5-5

■ Removing the Embroidery Unit ...... 5-7

SELECTING PATTERNS ......................... 5-8

One Point Patterns ................................ 5-9

Character Patterns ................................5-11

Floral Alphabet Patterns ...................... 5-13

Frame Patterns .................................... 5-15

Selecting Patterns from an Embroidery

Card .................................................... 5-17

Selecting a Pattern from a Floppy Disk (Only for Machines with Floppy Disk Drives) ..

VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN ....... 5-19

PREPARING THE EMBROIDERY

FRAME ................................................ 5-20

Attaching a Stabilizer Material to the

Fabric.................................................. 5-20

Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery

Frame.................................................. 5-21

■ Inserting the Fabric ....................... 5-22

■ Using the Embroidery Sheet ......... 5-23

Attaching the Embroidery Frame ......... 5-24

■ Removing the Embroidery Frame .. 5-25

DETERMINING THE PATTERN

POSITION .......................................... 5-26

Changing the Pattern Position ............. 5-26

Checking the Pattern’s Position ........... 5-27

Previewing the Completed Pattern ...... 5-28

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN 5-29

5-18

Sewing Attractive Finishes ................... 5-29

■ Needle Plate Cover ...................... 5-29

Basic Embroidery Method ................... 5-30

Embroidering Order for Pattern Parts

■

Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use

Appliqué ............................................. 5-33

■ Directions for Appliqué ................ 5-33

ADJUSTMENTS DURING

THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ............. 5-35

The Bobbin Runs Out of Thread .......... 5-35

The Thread Breaks During Sewing ...... 5-36

Sewing Again from the Beginning ....... 5-38

Continuing Embroidery After Turning off

the Power............................................ 5-39

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ..

Adjusting Thread Tension .................... 5-40

■ Correct Thread Tension ................ 5-40

■ If the Upper Thread Tension is Too

Strong ........................................... 5-40

■ If the Upper Thread Tension is Too

Weak............................................ 5-41

Adjusting the Embroidery Speed.......... 5-41

Changing the Thread Color Display .... 5-42

Creating Custom Thread Number ........ 5-43

■ Creating a Custom Thread

Numbering Set ............................. 5-43

Changing the Embroidery Frame

Display ............................................... 5-45

REVISING THE PATTERN ................... 5-46

■ Key Functions ............................... 5-46

Changing the Size of the Pattern.......... 5-47

Rotating the Pattern ............................. 5-48

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image..... 5-48

Changing the Density of a Pattern (Character and Border Patterns Only) .. 5-49 Changing the Colors of Character

Patterns ............................................... 5-50

MEMORY FUNCTION ........................ 5-51

Saving Embroidery Patterns ................. 5-51

■ Saving a Pattern ............................ 5-51

■ If You Can Not Save the Pattern .... 5-52

Retrieving Patterns from Memory ........ 5-55

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........... 5-57

Aligning the Left Side of a Pattern and

Sewing ................................................ 5-57

.. 5-32

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Index

CONTENTS

Connecting Characters ........................ 5-58

Embroidering an Outline of a Pattern .. 5-60 Using a Frame Pattern to Make

Appliqué (1) ........................................ 5-61

Using a Frame Pattern to Make

Appliqué (2) ........................................ 5-62

Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric

Edges .................................................. 5-64

Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit

Functions

EXPLANATION OF THE EDITING

FUNCTIONS......................................... 6-1

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT .......... 6-2

Selecting Character Patterns .................. 6-5

EDITING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS ..... 6-8

■ Key Functions ................................. 6-8

Moving the Pattern ................................ 6-9

Rotating the Pattern ............................. 6-10

Changing the Size of the Pattern...........6-11

Deleting the Pattern ............................ 6-12

Changing the Thread Color ................. 6-13

Changing the Configuration of Character

Patterns ............................................... 6-15

Changing Character Spacing ............... 6-16

Changing the Color of Each Character

in a Pattern.......................................... 6-17

ADJUSTING PATTERNS AFTER EDITING ..

COMBINING AND EDITING PATTERNS ..

6-18

6-20

ENTERING STITCH DATA .................... 7-3

Creating Stitch Data .............................. 7-3

Editing Stitch Data................................. 7-6

■ Moving a Point ............................... 7-7

■ Moving Part or All of the Design..... 7-8

■ Inserting New Points ...................... 7-9

MEMORY FUNCTIONS ...................... 7-11

Storing the custom design .................... 7-11

■ If the Stitch Pattern Cannot Be

Saved ........................................... 7-12

Retrieving a Stitch Design That Has Been

Saved .................................................. 7-13

Chapter 8

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB ............ 8-1

CLEANING THE MACHINE .................. 8-2

■ Cleaning the LCD Screen ............... 8-2

■ Cleaning the Machine Casing ......... 8-2

■ Cleaning the Race and Shuttle ........ 8-2

CLEANING THE FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

HEADS ................................................. 8-4

Care and Maintenance

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN .................... 9-1

ADJUSTING THE TOUCH PANEL ........ 9-2

USING THE “TROUBLESHOOTING”

FUNCTION .......................................... 9-4

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SEWING COMBINED EMBROIDERY

PATTERNS .......................................... 6-28

ADJUSTING EDITED PATTERNS ........ 6-30

MEMORY FUNCTIONS ...................... 6-32

Saving Edited Patterns ......................... 6-32

■ Saving a Pattern ............................ 6-32

■ If You Can Not Save the Pattern .... 6-33

Retrieving Saved Patterns .................... 6-36

Chapter 7

DESIGNING THE STITCH .................... 7-1

MY CUSTOM STITCH

MAKING MINOR MACHINE

ADJUSTMENTS..................................... 9-5

ERROR MESSAGES ............................. 9-10

■ Alarm Sounds ............................... 9-15

Appendix

SPECIFICATIONS.................................. A-1

Index

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Index

Chapter 1 Setting Up

PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR OPERATION

CONTENTS

Principal Parts

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1 Needle threader lever ............. (P.1-35)

2 Presser foot dial ........................ (P.1-6)

3 Thread cutter ............................ (P.1-3)

4 Presser foot holder ........ (P.1-39, 1-42)

5 Presser foot ............................... (P.1-8)

6 Feed dogs ................................. (P.1-6)

7 Bobbin cover .......................... (P.1-31)

8 Flat bed attachment with accessory com-

partment ............................(P.1-6, 1-8)

9 “Start/Stop” button .................... (P.1-4)

= “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button

................................................. (P.1-4)

A “Needle Position” button .......... (P.1-4)

B “Thread Cutter” button .............. (P.1-3)

C Sewing speed controller ............(P.1-5)

D “Bobbin Winder” button ........... (P.1-5)

E Feed dog position switch .......... (P.1-6)

F L.C.D. (liquid crystal display) .. (P.1-13)

G Spool cap ...................... (P.1-25, 1-33)

H Spool pin ...................... (P.1-25, 1-33)

I Bobbin winder ........................ (P.1-27)

J Thread guide for bobbin winding

............................................... (P.1-27)

K Supplemental spool pin ............ (P.1-6)

L Knee lifter mounting slot ........... (P.1-7)

M Knee lifter ................................. (P.1-7)

N Handle

O Balance wheel .......................... (P.1-4)

P Embroidery card slot ............... (P.5-17)

Q Floppy disk drive slot .............. (P.5-18)

R Foot controller jack ...................(P.1-7)

S Main power switch ................. (P.1-12)

T Cord jack ................................ (P.1-12)

U Foot controller .......................... (P.1-7)

V Needle clamp screw ............... (P.1-44)

W Buttonhole lever .. (P.3-55, 3-58, 3-60)

X Presser foot lever ....................... (P.1-5)

Y Air vent

Setting Up 1-1

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CONTENTS

■ Embroidery Unit

1 Main power switch 2 Power cord

CAUTION

• When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should 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 electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

1 Carriage 2 Release button 3 Embroidery unit connection 4 Embroidery frame holder

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■ Hard Case

1-2 Setting Up

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CONTENTS

■ Embroidery Unit Carrying Case

3 2 789

64 5 1

■ Operation Buttons

START STOP

When opening the embroidery unit carrying case, be sure to unhook the two latches. When closing the carrying case, press in on the latches until each one clicks twice to make sure that they are fully secured.

1 Latches

1 Embroidery unit 2 Embroidery frame (large) 3 Embroidery frame (medium plus) 4 Embroidery frame (medium) 5 Embroidery frame (small) 6 Sheet large 7 Sheet medium plus 8 Sheet medium 9 Sheet small

“Thread Cutter” Button

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

CAUTION

Do not repeat thread cutting after the threads are cut. The thread may tangle or the needle may break, resulting in damage.

CAUTION

• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button when there is no fabric in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle resulting in damage.

• When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread, or other specialty threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine.

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Setting Up 1-3

Index

CONTENTS

“Needle Position” Button (Needle up / Needle down)

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

“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” Button

Use this button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing. Press this button, and the machine sews 3 stitches in the same spot and stops automatically. For straight and zigzag stitch patterns that take reverse stitches, the machine will sew reverse stitches at low speed only while holding down the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch“ button (the stitches are sewn in the opposite direction from the main seam). (See page 2-3.)

START

STOP

Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed, then begin sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the machine. Hold the button down to sew at the machine’s slowest speed. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode. Green : the machine is ready to sew or is sewing. Red : the machine can not sew.

“Start/Stop” Button

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■ Balance Wheel

1-4 Setting Up

Turn the balance wheel to raise or lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine.

1 Balance wheel

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CONTENTS

■ Presser Foot Lever

■ Sewing Speed Controller

■ Bobbin Winder Button

Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric. If the presser foot is raised to the second position, and you want to sew heavy weight, stacked fabrics, etc., that are hard to set under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever higher and hold it to make room for the fabric (see page 2-4).

1 Presser foot 2 Presser foot lever

CAUTION The machine will not operate with the presser foot raised.

Use this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Move the lever to the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the lever to the right to sew at higher speeds.

1 Lever

Note

Beginners should sew at a slow speed.

1 Slow 2 Fast

Use this button to wind the bobbin (see page 1-25).

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■ Top Cover

Open the top cover to wind the bobbin or do the upper threading. To open the cover, place your hand under the clear section of the cover and lift up.

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CONTENTS

■ Supplemental Spool Pin

■ Flat Bed Attachment/Free Arm

■ Feed Dog Position Switch

■ Presser Foot Dial

Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread during sewing, or when sewing with the twin needle (see pages 1-29, 2-5).

Use the free arm sewing option to attach cuffs, hem pant legs, and sew other tubular pieces. Pull the flat bed attachment to the left to remove it and create the convenient free arm sewing mode.

Use this switch when attaching buttons (see page 3-61) or for other similar projects. Remove the flat bed attachment and raise the presser foot lever to operate the feed dog position switch. Set the lever in the position for normal sewing

1 Feed dog position switch

..... The feed dogs are up and will help guide

the fabric.

..... The feed dogs are down and will not help

guide the fabric.

Turn the presser foot dial in order to adjust the pressure applied by the presser foot. The higher the number, the stronger the pressure will be. The presser foot dial has settings from 1 (weakest) to 4 (strongest). Use setting “3” for normal sewing. Lower the presser foot lever before turning the presser foot dial. If you adjust the setting, be sure to return it to “3” after sewing.

1 Weak 2 Strong

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CONTENTS

■ Knee Lifter

■ Foot Controller

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You can use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot without using your hands, so it is convenient for quilting and other similar projects.

To attach, angle the knee lifter about 20 degrees to the left and insert it into the mounting slot as far as possible.

CAUTION If the knee lifter is not pushed into the mounting slot as far as possible, it may come out during use.

Use your knee to move the knee lifter to the right in order to raise the presser foot. Release to the left for the presser

foot to lower.

CAUTION

Be sure to keep your knee away from the knee lifter during sewing. If the machine is operated while the knee lifter is pushed, the needle may break or the thread tension may loosen.

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CAUTION

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

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

1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jack

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

* The speed set using the sewing speed controller 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.

* The foot controller can not be used when the embroi-

dery unit is attached. Press the “Start/Stop” button.

Note (For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller: Model P This foot controller can be used on this machine model ULT2001/ULT2002D/ULT2003D.

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Included Accessories

1 2

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

1 Storage space 2 Presser foot storage space 3 Bobbin storage space

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1211

No. Part Name

1 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-101 2 Embroidery foot “Q” XC1274-001 3 Overcasting foot “G” X51162-001 4

Monogramming foot “N ” 5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot “J” XC3021-051 7 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-001 8 Button fitting foot “M” 130489-001 9 Walking foot SA140 XA8320-101

10 Side Cutter XC3198-001 11 Seam ripper (P.3-55) X54243-001 12 Bobbin (10 pcs.) SA-155 XA3812-051 13 Needle set X58358-001

14 Twin needle (P.2-5) X59296-001

Part Code

U.S.A. Others

X53840-301

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

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Note

• The machine comes with zigzag foot “J” attached.

• Always use accessories recommended for this

machine.

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CONTENTS

15 16 17

18 19 20

21 22 23

3736 38

39 40 41

No. Part Name

15 Low shank adapter SA131 XA6126-002 16 Screw (large) XA5904-051 17 Scissors 184783-001 18 Chalk pen 184944-001 19

Cleaning brush (P.8-3) 20 Eyelet punch 21 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051 22 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051 23 Spool cap (small) 130013-004 24 Spool cap (medium) × 2 X55260-153 25 Spool cap (large) 130012-004 26

Vertical spool pin (P.1-37) 27 Spool felt X57045-001 28

Disc-shaped screwdriver 29 Embroidery set

H 10 cm × W 10 cm (H 4 inch × W 4 inch) 30

Embroidery set (medium plus)

H 18 cm × W 13 cm

31 Spool net (P.1-37) 127610-000 32 Embroidery set (large) SA428 X81274-002

(H 10-1/4 inch × W 6-1/4 inch) 33 Embroidery set (small) SA426 X81275-002

(H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inch) 34 Foot controller 120V XA7290-051

35 36 Grid sheet set (P.7-1) SA507 X81277-001 37 Touch pen (P.9-3) XA9940-001 38 Knee lifter (P.1-7) XA6941-001 39 Embroidery bobbin SA-EBT XA8375-001

40 Operation manual XC3200-001 41 Quick reference guide XC3265-001 42 Embroidery unit SA528 XC1291-002

(H 7 inch × W 5 inch)

H 26 cm × W 16 cm

H 2 cm × W 6 cm

Needle plate cover (P.5-29)

thread

carrying case

(P.3-55,64)

(medium)

(P.1-7) 230V XC0309-001

Part Code

U.S.A. Others

XA4527-001

135793-001

XA3336-051

XC1074-051

SA427 X81273-002

SA429 X81329-002

XA9939-051

Note (For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller: Model P This foot controller can be used on this machine model ULT2001/ULT2002D/ULT2003D.

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The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer (Part code XA4813-051).

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Options

No. Part Name

1 40 colors embroidery threads SA740 X80928-100

40 colors country threads CYT40 X81078-102 22 colors embroidery threads SA741 X81276-102 21 colors country threads CYT41 X81269-102

2 Embroidery bobbin thread

Embroidery bobbin thread

3 Stabilizer material SA519 X81175-001

Water soluble stabilizer SA520 X81267-001 4 Country bag SA152 X80922-002 5 Multi-thread stand SA503 X81123-001

(White) (Black)

U.S.A. Others

SA-EBT XA8375-001

SAEBT999 XC1376-001

Part Code

■ When Using the Multi-thread Stand

• Using the Multi-thread Stand When Placed Behind the Sewing Machine: Do not pass the thread through the thread guide on the multi-thread

stand. Pass the thread through the thread guide of the sewing machine, then pass the thread around the thread guide plate.

1 Thread guide of the sewing machine

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• Using the Multi-thread Stand When Placed to the Right of the Sewing Machine :

Do not pass the thread through the thread guide on the multi-thread stand, or through the thread guide on the sewing machine. Pass the thread directly around the thread guide plate.

2 Thread guide on the multi-thread stand

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Index

CONTENTS

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

No. Part Name

6 Embroidery 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 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. 19 Marine SA319 XA2452-001 No. 20 Petite Designs SA320 XA2869-001 No. 21 Needlework SA321 XA2873-001 No. 22 Large Quilt SA322 XA3431-001 No. 23 White on White SA323 XA3430-001 No. 25 Horse SA325 XA3791-001 No. 27 Birds SA327 XA4289-001 No. 28 Christmas SA328 XA4502-001 No. 29 Lace SA329 XA4664-001 No. 30 Wildlife Animals SA330 XA4771-001 No. 31 Large Flower II SA331 XA5037-001 No. 32 Musical Instrument SA332 XA5386-001 No. 33 Trees SA333 XA5567-001 No. 35 Cats & Dogs II SA335 XA5629-001 No. 36 Fruits & Vegetables SA336 XA5659-001 No. 37 Appliqué Alphabet SA337 XA5753-001 No. 38 Angel SA338 XA5781-001 No. 39 Doll Face SA339 XA5978-001 No. 40 Sports 3 SA340 XA6111-001 No. 41 Renaissance Alphabet SA341 XA6586-001 No. 42 Farm SA342 XA6733-001 No. 43 Victorian SA343 XA6769-001 No. 44 Lace2 SA344 XA6849-001 No. 45 Fancy Work SA345 XA7770-001 No. 46 Australian Animals SA346 XA7893-001 No. 47 Butterfly SA347 XA8206-001 No. 48 Australian Flowers SA348 XA8250-001 No. 49 Folk Art SA349 XA8348-001 No. 50 Fairy & Floral SA350 XA8414-001 No. 52 Bear Collections SA352 XA8511-001 No. 53 Scene SA353 XA8936-001 No. 54 Tea Time SA354 XA9129-001 No. 55 Gardening SA355 XA9348-001 No. 56 Asian SA356 XC0025-001 No. 57 Large Christmas SA357 XC0057-001 No. 58 New Quilt Traditions SA358 XC0861-001 No. 60 Summer Fun SA360 XC1168-001 No. 61

Blouse Embellishment No. 62 Zodiac Signs SA362 XC1502-001 No. 63 Bunny SA363 XC1646-001 No. 64 Grand Mom SA364 XC2176-001

7 Embroidery disk

No. 59 Blouse SA359 XC1078-001

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Part Code

U.S.A. Others

SA361 XC1304-001

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BASIC OPERATION

Connecting the Power

WARNING

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

• Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:

- When you are away from the machine

- After using the machine

- When the power fails during use

- When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a dis-

connection

- During electrical storms

CAUTION

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

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

• When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the

plug to remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.

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

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

CONTENTS

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1. Insert the power cord into the cord jack, then insert the plug into a wall outlet.

1 Main power switch 2 Power cord

1-12 Setting Up

2. Turn the main power switch to “I” to turn on the ma- chine.

1 OFF 2 ON

3. Turn the main power switch to “O” to turn off the ma- chine.

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Viewing the LCD Display

When switching on machine, the screen will display the name of the machine. Touch the screen to display the utility stitch. The often used “Straight stitch (left)” (1-01) is automatically selected.

CONTENTS

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1 Shows the amount of thread remaining in the

bobbin during sewing. If the display is yellow, the bobbin is running out of thread.

Note

This bobbin symbol does not show the amount of bobbin thread remaining when the machine is not sewing.

2 Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and

the needle stop position.

Single needle/ down position

Twin needle/

down position

Single needle/

up position

Twin needle/

up position

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3 Presser foot code. Attach the presser foot in-

dicated in this display before sewing.

4 Shows the name and code number of the se-

lected stitch.

5 Shows a preview of the selected stitch.

6 To select, press the key of the stitch pattern

you want to sew.

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CONTENTS

■ Key Functions

Display Explanation Page

Key Name

Pattern explanation key Operation guide key

Setting key

Utility stitch key

Character/ Decorative stitch key

Embroidery key

Embroidery edit key

Screen lock key

Sewing type selection key

Stitch selection display

Press this key to see an explanation of the selected pattern.

Press this key to see explanations for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, and how to use the machine. Press this key to change the needle stop position, turn the buzzer ON/OFF, adjust the pattern or screen, and change other machine settings. Press this key to select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other stitches commonly used in garment construction. Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns, or use the My Custom Stitch stitch patterns.

Attach the embroidery unit and press this key. (Caution: the Embroidery screen will not display if the embroidery unit is not attached.) Press this key to sew embroidery. Attach the embroidery unit and press this key. (Caution: the Embroidery Edit screen will not display if the embroidery unit is not attached.) Press this key to combine embroidery patterns. With the embroidery edit functions, you can also create original one point patterns or frame patterns. Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings. Press this key when you do not know which stitch pattern to select, and get help selecting the appropriate stitch pattern for the sewing application, and instructions on how to sew the stitch pattern. This key is very useful for beginners. Stitch Pattern Selection Screen Press the key of the pattern you want to sew. Use the

TM function to create your own

to change selection screens.

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1-21

1-20

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4-1

5-8

6-2

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3-13

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Automatic reinforcement stitch key

Automatic thread cutting key

Mirror image key

1-14 Setting Up

Press this key to use the automatic reinforcement stitching (reverse stitching) setting. If you select this setting before sewing the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches). Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function. Set the automatic thread cutting function before sewing to have the machine automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches) and trim the threads after sewing. Press this key to create a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern. If the key display is light gray, a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn.

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CONTENTS

Display Explanation Page

Key Name

Needle mode selection key (single/double)

Stitch width and stitch length key

Thread tension key

Manual memory key

Reset key

Press this key to select twin needle sewing mode. The sewing mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the key. If the key display is light gray, the selected stitch pattern can not be sewn in twin needle mode. Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected stitch pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to adjust the zigzag width and stitch length settings. Shows the thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch pattern. The thread tension is usually set automatically. You can use the plus and minus keys to change the thread tension settings. Change the stitch pattern settings as you like (zigzag width and stitch length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting or automatic reinforcement stitching, etc.), then save them by pressing this key. Press this key to return the selected stitch pattern’s saved settings to the original settings.

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Using the LCD Display

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

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

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Adjusting Screen Brightness

CAUTION

• All or part of the screen may sometimes become darker or lighter because of changes in the air temperature or other changes in the environment around the screen. This is normal and is not a sign of malfunction. Adjust the screen if it is difficult to read.

• The screen may be dark immediately after turning on the power. This is a function of the LCD back light screen, and it is not a sign of malfunction. The screen will return to its normal level of brightness after approximately 10 minutes.

• If you are not directly in front of the machine when you view the LCD, the colors may appear to change or the screen may be difficult to see. This is a characteristic of the LCD, and not a sign of damage or malfunction. For best results operate the screen while sitting in front of the machine.

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Index

CONTENTS

1. Press to open the screen at left.

2. Press

3. On the display, use and to adjust the screen brightness.

to go to the next screen.

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* makes the screen darker

* makes the screen lighter

4. Once you have adjusted the screen brightness,

press .

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Choosing the Display Language

1. Press to open the screen at left.

CONTENTS

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2. Press

3. When you see this display, press the arrow keys to choose the display language.

* Choose from the following languages: ENGLISH

1 Shows the selected display language

to go to the next screen.

GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN DUTCH SPANISH DANISH NORWEGIAN FINNISH SWEDISH PORTUGUESE JAPANESE

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4. When the desired language is displayed, press .

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Checking the Application

CONTENTS

The application can be started up from the floppy disk. If the machine is turned on with the floppy disk inserted, the machine imports the application from the floppy disk, then starts it up.

1. Press to open the screen at left.

2. Press to go to the next screen.

3. Press beside until it changes to , and

then press .

4. Turn off the machine.

5. Insert the floppy disk containing the application into the floppy disk drive slot on the right side of the machine, and then turn on the machine.

CAUTION

• Do not insert anything other than floppy disks into the floppy disk drive slot, otherwise the floppy disk drive may be damaged.

• Do not insert a floppy disk containing pattern data other than those saved using our application, data design equipment or a sewing machine, otherwise the sewing machine may malfunction. (Only .pes, .phc and .dst pattern files can be used.)

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6. After the sewing machine reads the floppy disk, it starts up.

CAUTION Do not turn off the machine or eject the floppy disk while the machine is reading the disk, otherwise the disk may be damaged.

7. With your finger, lightly press the opening screen. A screen that allows you to select the sewing machine or the application appears.

* If a floppy disk that does not contain the application is in-

serted, the Utility Stitch screen appears.

* If Application Check was set to “ON”, it may take some time

until the machine starts up. If you do not wish to use the application and Application Check is set to “OFF”, the length of time for the machine to start up does not change.

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