Instruction Book
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1.Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.
2.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3.Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4.Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from 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 all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10.Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
11.Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12.Do not use bent needles.
13.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14.Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.
15.Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Standard Accessories..................................................... |
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Accessories Storage....................................................... |
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Extension Table.............................................................. |
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Getting Ready to Sew |
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Connecting the Power Supply......................................... |
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Operating Instructions..................................................... |
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Machine Operating Buttons............................................ |
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Controlling Sewing Speed.............................................. |
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Foot control..................................................................... |
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Function Keys................................................................. |
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot........................ |
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Knee Lifter..................................................................... |
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Adjusting the Foot Pressure........................................... |
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Dropping the Feed Dog.................................................. |
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Balancing Thread Tension............................................ |
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Lockout Key.................................................................. |
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Changing the Presser Foot........................................... |
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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder..................... |
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Dual Feed Foot......................................................... |
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Replacing the Needle Plate.......................................... |
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Changing Needles........................................................ |
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Fabric and Needle Chart............................................... |
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Winding the Bobbin....................................................... |
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Winding the Bobbin....................................................... |
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Inserting the Bobbin...................................................... |
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Threading the Machine................................................. |
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Built-in Needle Threader............................................... |
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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread..................................... |
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Selecting the Patterns................................................... |
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Customizing Machine Settings................................. |
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TRADITIONAL SEWING |
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Straight Stitch........................................................... |
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Sewing with the Dual Feed Device............................... |
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Dual Feed Balancing Dial............................................. |
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Needle Plate for Straight Stitch..................................... |
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Lock-a-Matic Stitch....................................................... |
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Locking Stitch............................................................... |
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Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position....................... |
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Triple Stretch Stitch....................................................... |
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Knit Stitch...................................................................... |
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Zipper Sewing.......................................................... |
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Rolled Hem................................................................... |
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Gathering...................................................................... |
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Pintucking..................................................................... |
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Zigzag Stitch................................................................. |
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Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch).............................. |
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Overcasting Stitch......................................................... |
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Knit Stitch...................................................................... |
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Double Overcasting Stitch............................................ |
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Blind Hemming......................................................... |
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Shell Tuck...................................................................... |
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Buttonholes................................................................... |
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Square Buttonhole................................................... |
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Using the Stabilizer Plate.............................................. |
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Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes...................... |
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Keyhole Buttonhole....................................................... |
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Stretch Buttonholes....................................................... |
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Corded Buttonhole........................................................ |
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Welted Buttonhole.................................................... |
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Button Sewing............................................................... |
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Darning..................................................................... |
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Tacking.......................................................................... |
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Eyelet............................................................................ |
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Applique........................................................................ |
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Fringing......................................................................... |
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Drawn Work............................................................. |
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Smocking...................................................................... |
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Fagoting........................................................................ |
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Scallop.......................................................................... |
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Patchwork Piecing........................................................ |
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Patchwork..................................................................... |
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Quilting.......................................................................... |
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Stippling........................................................................ |
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Clasp Stitches............................................................... |
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Free Motion Quilting (1)............................................ |
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Free Motion Quilting (2)................................................ |
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Satin Stitches................................................................ |
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Twin Needle Sewing................................................ |
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Programming a Pattern Combination |
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Pattern Combination..................................................... |
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Programming Auto-lock Stitch...................................... |
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Programming Automatic Thread Cutting....................... |
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Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image..................... |
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Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning....................... |
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Resuming a Pattern Combination from the Beginning.. 74 |
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Bridge Stitches......................................................... |
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Monogramming......................................................... |
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Editing a Pattern Combination...................................... |
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Deleting and Inserting a Pattern................................... |
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Duplicating a Pattern..................................................... |
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Uniform Stitch Adjustment............................................ |
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Unified Needle Drop Position........................................ |
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Individual Stitch Adjustment.......................................... |
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Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns............................. |
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE |
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Cleaning the Hook Area................................................ |
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Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide...................... |
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Problems and Warning Signals................................ |
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Troubleshooting............................................................ |
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q Thread take-up lever w Foot pressure dial e Reference chart
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t Foot storage compartment y Bobbin thread cutter
u Bobbin winder spindle i Hole for extra spool pin o Spool holder (large)
!0Spool pin !1Thread tension dial !2Face cover !3Thread cutter
!4Extension table (accessory storage) !5Needle plate release lever !6Start/stop button
!7Reverse button !8Auto-lock button !9Needle up/down button @0Thread cutter button @1Speed control slider @2Feed balancing dial
@3Knee lifter socket @4Function keys @5LCD screen @6Needle clamp screw @7Needle
@8Zigzag foot A @9Needle plate
#0Hook cover release button #1Hook cover plate #2Buttonhole lever #3Needle threader
#4Foot holder #5Carrying handle #6Presser foot lifter #7Handwheel
#8Dual feed balancing dial #9Drop feed lever $0Power switch
$1Foot control jack $2Machine socket
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q Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) w Rolled hem foot D
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t Open-toe satin stitch foot F2 y Blind hemming foot G
u Overcast foot M i 1/4˝ seam foot O o Darning foot PD-H
!0Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S !1Close-toe foot
!2Open-toe foot !3Clear view foot
!4Automatic buttonhole foot R !5Buttonhole stabilizer plate !6Dual feed foot holder !7Dual feed foot AD !8Button sewing foot T !9Quilting guide bar
@0Bobbin (5 pcs.) (1 set on the machine) @1Spool holder (large, set on the machine) @2Spool holder (small)
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@4Felt cusion @5Extra spool pin @6Needle set @7Screwdriver @8Lint brush
@9Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) #0Knee lifter
#1Needle plate for straight stitch #2Touch panel stylus
#3Power cable #4Foot control
#5Instructional video DVD #6Instruction book
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The accessories can be conveniently stored in the foot storage compartment under the top cover and in the extension table.
Under top cover: q Zigzag foot A w Overcast foot M e Zipper foot E
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Getting Ready to Sew
Connecting the Power Supply
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When sewing stitch pattern 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 1S, 4S (mode 1), e 01, 04, 08, 09, 10 (mode 2) or 01, 02, 03, 46, 47 (mode
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Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the threads (refer to page 29).
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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control slider
You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs.
To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right.
To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.
Foot control
Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine runs.
NOTE:
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed.
Operating Instructions:
Foot control model YC-485EC-1 is for use with this sewing machine.
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q LCD screen
The LCD screen shows the following information when the machine is turned on:
w Stitch pattern e Mode
r Stitch pattern number
t Recommended type of presser foot y Stitch width
uStitch length
i Cursor key (refer to pages 79, 80)
Press “ ” or “ ” to move the cursor to check or edit the pattern combination.
o Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 30, 39, 49) Press this key to alter the stitch width.
!0Stitch length adjusting key (refer to pages 30, 39, 49) Press this key to alter the stitch length.
!1Mode key (refer to page 25)
Press the mode key to select the mode.
When the power is turned on, the direct pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically.
!2Number keys (refer to page 24)
• Direct pattern selection
You can select the stitch patterns from 0 to 9 directly in mode 1 (direct pattern selection mode).
• Numeric pattern selection
Enter a 2-digit pattern number to select the desired stitch pattern in modes 2 to 6.
!3Twin needle key (refer to page 69)
Press this key when sewing with a twin needle.
!4Mirror image key (refer to pages 73)
Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected pattern.
!5Memory key (refer to pages 70)
Press this key to register programmed pattern combinations.
Stitch patterns in mode 2 to 6 can be
Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized.
!6Clear key (refer to pages 26, 80)
Press the clear key to clear the memorized stitch pattern. Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to delete the whole pattern combination.
!7Set key (refer to page 25)
Press this key to enter the setting mode for customizing the machine settings.
!8Elongation key (refer to page 67)
Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns.
!9Startover key (refer to page 74)
Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the beginning.
@0Lockout key (refer to page 13)
Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine, replacing the accessories etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.
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Knee Lifter
The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing
e patchwork, quilting etc, since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.
Attaching the knee lifter
Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
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Adjusting the knee lifter
The angle of the knee lifter can be adjusted to fit you. Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to
radjust the angle of the knee lifter.
Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.
r Setscrew t Angle bar
Using the knee lifter
Push the knee lifter with your knee to easily move the presser foot up and down.
t You can control how high the foot rises by the amount of knee pressure you exert.
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Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching, otherwise the fabric will not be fed smoothly.
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Dropping the Feed Dog
The feed dog can be lowered for basting, sewing on buttons, free motion quilting etc.
Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed dog.
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If you start the machine with the feed dog lowered, a message will appear on the LCD screen.
The machine will not run with the feed dog lowered when pattern number 19 to 25, and 27 to 29 in mode
2 or stitch patterns in modes 4, 5 and 6 is selected.
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Balancing Thread Tension
Auto-thread tension
For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO, which covers a wide range of sewing conditions.
q Thread tension dial
NOTE:
q Manual thread tension adjustment may be required when the stitch width is set more than “7.0” (see below).
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Lockout Key
Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine, replacing the accessories etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.
Changing the Presser Foot
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vPush the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive.
bLower the presser foot lifter. Lower the needle to the lowest position by turning the handwheel.
n Tighten the setscrew securely with the screwdriver.
Replacing the dual feed foot
Pull the foot toward you to remove it.
Insert the pins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder and gently push the foot until it snaps into place.
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CAUTION:
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Changing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before changing the needle.
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1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are included in the needle case.
Fabric and Needle Chart
•For general sewing, use needle size
#11/75 or #14/90.
•Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing fine fabrics.
•In general, use the same thread for both needle and bobbin.
•Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics, stretch fabrics and buttonholes to prevent skipped stitches.
•Use a purple tip needle for sewing thick fabrics,
denims, quilt layers and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.
•Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.
•Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of the same fabric you will use for actual sewing.
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NOTE:
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Inserting the Bobbin
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Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot. Turn the power switch on.
Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position.
Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off. Pass the thread in the order from z to m.
CAUTION:
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zHold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot.
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xHold the thread with both hands and draw the thread around the corner of the guide.
Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right channel until the thread snaps.
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cDraw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the thread up along the left channel.
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vWhile holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up lever.
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bThen pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide.
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nSlide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left.
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mThread the needle with the needle threader (refer to the next page).
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When the power switch is turned on, the direct stitch pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically.
Press the pattern key 4 to select the stitch pattern 4.
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qYou can customize the machine settings to your preference.
Press the set key q and LCD screen will show the setting mode.
Press the mode key w to select the desired setting.
In this mode, you can set the following machine functions.
we Buzzer sound setting
r Needle stop position setting t Start up speed setting
y Resetting all to default u Key position calibration
To exit the setting mode, press the set key q.
Buzzer sound setting
The buzzer sound can be turned on or off using the buzzer sound setting. The default buzzer sound setting is “ON”.
Enter the setting mode.
To turn off the buzzer sound, press the cursor key “” and the “oF” mark will blink.
To turn on the buzzer sound, press the cursor key “ ” and the “on” mark will blink.
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Needle stop position setting
The machine always stops with the needle in the down position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty stitches, monograms, etc. However you can select the needle stop position to up or down.
Enter the setting mode. Press the mode key to enter the needle stop position setting.
The default needle stop position setting is down position “dn”.
To change the needle stop position, press the cursor key “ ” and the “UP” mark will blink.
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The following customized settings can be reset to the original settings (factory settings).
• Buzzer sound
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• Start up speed setting
Enter the setting mode. Press the mode key 3 times to enter the Resetting all to default mode.
Press and hold the clear key until the machine beeps to reset the machine to the factory default setting.
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