Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8200QCP Special Edition Instruction Manual

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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:

1.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 and/or cutting blade.

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

For Europe only:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):

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.

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

Names of PaRTS
Names of Parts...............................................................	3
Standard Accessories.....................................................	4
Accessories Storage.......................................................	5
Extension Table..............................................................	5
GeTTING ReADY to SeW
Connecting the Power Supply.........................................	6
Machine Operating Buttons............................................	7
Controlling Sewing Speed..............................................	8
Foot control.....................................................................	8
Function Keys.................................................................	9
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot........................	10
Knee Lifter.....................................................................	10
Adjusting the Foot Pressure...........................................	11
Dropping the Feed Dog..................................................	11
Balancing Thread Tension............................................	12
Lockout Key..................................................................	13
Changing the Presser Foot...........................................	13
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder.....................	14
Dual Feed Foot.........................................................	14-15
Replacing the Needle Plate..........................................	16
Changing Needles........................................................	17
Fabric and Needle Chart...............................................	17
Winding the Bobbin..................................................	18-20
Threading the Machine.................................................	21
Built-in Needle Threader...............................................	22
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread.....................................	23
Selecting the Patterns...................................................	24
Customizing Machine Settings.................................	25-27
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch...............................................................	28
Securing Seams............................................................	28
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric.........................	28
Changing Sewing Direction...........................................	28
Cutting Threads............................................................	29
Needle Plate Guides.....................................................	29
Cornering Guide............................................................	29
Adjusting the Needle Drop Position..............................	30
Adjusting the Stitch Length...........................................	30
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device...............................	31
Dual Feed Balancing Dial.............................................	31
Straight Stitch Needle Plate..........................................	32
Lock-a-Matic Stitch.......................................................	32
Locking Stitch...............................................................	32
Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position.......................	33
Triple Stretch Stitch.......................................................	33
Knit Stitch......................................................................	33
Zipper Sewing..........................................................	34-36
Rolled Hem...................................................................	37
Gathering......................................................................	38
Pintucking.....................................................................	38
Zigzag Stitch.................................................................	39
Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch)..............................	40
Overcasting Stitch.........................................................	40
Knit Stitch......................................................................	41
Double Overcasting Stitch............................................	41
Blind Hemming.........................................................	42-43
Shell Tuck......................................................................	44
Buttonholes...................................................................	44
Square Buttonhole...................................................	45-48
Using the Stabilizer Plate..............................................	49
Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes......................	50
Keyhole Buttonhole.......................................................	50
Stretch Buttonholes.......................................................	50
Corded Buttonhole........................................................	51
Welted Buttonhole....................................................	52-53
Button Sewing...............................................................	54
Darning.....................................................................	55-56

Tacking..........................................................................	57
Eyelet............................................................................	58
DECORATIVE STITCHING
Applique........................................................................	59
Fringing.........................................................................	60
Drawn Work.............................................................	60-61
Smocking......................................................................	61
Fagoting........................................................................	62
Scallop..........................................................................	62
French Knots.................................................................	62
Patchwork Piecing........................................................	63
Patchwork.....................................................................	63
Quilting..........................................................................	64
Stippling........................................................................	65
Clasp Stitches...............................................................	65
Free Motion Quilting (1)............................................	65-66
Free Motion Quilting (2)................................................	66
Hand-look Quilt Stitches...............................................	67
Satin Stitches................................................................	67
Elongation ratio.............................................................	67
Twin Needle Sewing................................................	68-69
PrOGRAMMING a PaTTERN CoMBINATION
Pattern Combination.....................................................	70
Programming Auto-lock Stitch......................................	71
Programming Automatic Thread Cutting.......................	72
Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image.....................	73
Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning.......................	74
Resuming a Pattern Combination from the Beginning.. 74
Bridge Stitches.........................................................	75-76
Monogramming.........................................................	77-78
Editing a Pattern Combination......................................	79
Deleting and Inserting a Pattern...................................	80
Duplicating a Pattern.....................................................	80
Uniform Stitch Adjustment............................................	81
Unified Needle Drop Position........................................	81
Individual Stitch Adjustment..........................................	82
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns.............................	83
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area................................................	84
Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide......................	85
Problems and Warning Signals................................	86-87
Troubleshooting............................................................	88

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Names of PaRTS

Names of Parts

q Thread take-up lever w Foot pressure dial e Reference chart

r Top cover

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

NOTE:

To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle with your hand, and support the sewing machine with the other hand.

NOTE:

Sewing machine design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Standard Accessories

q Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) w Rolled hem foot D

e Zipper foot E

r Satin stitch foot F

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)

@3Spool holder (special)

@4Spool supporter @5Felt cusion @6Extra spool pin @7Needle set @8Screwdriver @9Lint brush

#0Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) #1Knee lifter

#2Straight stitch needle plate #3Touch panel stylus #4Power cable

#5Foot control #6Instructional video DVD #7Instruction book

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Accessories Storage

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

r Satin stitch foot F

t Blind hemming foot G y Foot holder

u Touch panel stylus i Clear view foot

o Open-toe foot !0Close-toe foot

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In extension table:

q Automatic buttonhole foot R w Buttonhole stabilizer plate e Straight stitch needle plate r Bobbin

t Presser foot

Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment.

Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free-arm sewing.

q Extension table w Free-arm

To detach:

Draw the table out to the left.

To attach:

Slide the table on the base and push the table to the right.

Free-arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments. It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows.

w Free-arm

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GeTTING ReADY to SeW

Connecting the Power Supply

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

zx Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord

into the machine socket e.

	q		c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,
		c	and turn the power switch q on.
			qPower switch
			wMachine plug
			eMachine socket
	e		rPower supply plug
			tWall outlet
	w		NOTE:
			Make sure to use the power supply cable that came
			with the machine.
			If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
			before turning it on again.
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	r		WARNING:
			While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
			sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
			as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
			Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
			machine from the power supply:

-when leaving the machine unattended.

-when attaching or removing parts.

-when cleaning the machine.

						Do not place anything on the foot control.
						If you wish to use the foot control, insert the pin
			z			connector into the jack on the machine.
						z First make sure the power switch q is off.
						x Insert the pin connector w into the jack e on the
			v			machine.
q						c Insert the machine plug r of the power supply cord
						into the machine socket t.
						v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,
e						and turn the power switch on.
		w				The foot control sign i will be displayed when the
						foot control is connected to the machine.
	r					qPower switch
						wPin connector
						eJack
t						rMachine plug
						tMachine socket
					u	yPower supply plug
						uWall outlet
			y			iFoot control sign
						NOTE:
						The start/stop button does not work when the foot
						control is connected.
						Operating Instructions:
						The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of
				i		the switch.
						For the U.S.A. and Canada only
						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 it 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.

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Machine Operating Buttons

q Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

The machine starts running slowly for the first few

stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed

control slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this

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button is pressed.

The button will turn red when the machine is running, and

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green when it has been stopped.

Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow

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down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when

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the button is released.

NOTE:

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• The start/stop button cannot be used when the

foot control is connected to the machine.

• The machine will not run and the presser foot mark

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y will blink if you start the presser foot in the up

position. Lower the presser foot and press the

start/stop button.

• You can select the desired start-up speed from

slow, medium or high (refer to page 26).

w Reverse button

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When sewing stitch pattern 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S,

04S-07S (MODE 1) or 37, 38 (MODE 2), the machine will

sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.

If stitch pattern 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S, 04S-07S (MODE

1) or 37, 38 (MODE 2) has been selected and the foot

control is not connected, the machine will start sewing in

reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.

If you press the reverse button when sewing any other

patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking

stitches and automatically stop.

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e Auto-lock button

When sewing stitch pattern 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S,

04S-07S (MODE 1) or 37, 38 (MODE 2), the machine will

immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop

when the auto-lock button is pressed.

When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to

the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and

stop automatically.

The machine will trim the threads automatically after

locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting option is

turned on.

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r Needle up/down button

Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.

The machine will stop with the needle in down position.

However, you can change the needle stop position in the

setting mode (refer to page 26).

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t Thread cutter button

Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the

threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming

the threads (refer to page 29).

NOTE:

Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is

#30 or thicker (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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Function Keys

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 MODE 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.

o Auto thread cutting key (refer to page 72)

Press this key if you wish to cut the threads automatically after finish sewing with a locking stitch.

When programming a pattern combination, press this key to cut the threads automatically after finish sewing.

!0Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 30, 39, 48) Press this key to alter the stitch width.

!1Stitch length adjusting key (refer to pages 30, 39, 48) Press this key to alter the stitch length.

!2Cursor key (refer to pages 79, 80)

Press “” or “ ” to move the cursor to check or edit the pattern combination.

!3Number keys (refer to page 24)

Enter a 2-digit pattern number to select the desired stitch pattern in modes 1 to 6.

!4Clear 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.

!5Memory key (refer to pages 70)

Press this key to register programmed pattern combinations.

Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized.

!6Elongation key (refer to page 67)

Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns.

!7Mirror image key (refer to pages 73)

Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected pattern.

!8Startover key (refer to page 74)

Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the beginning.

!9Twin needle key (refer to page 69)

Press this key when sewing with a twin needle.

@0Set key (refer to page 25)

Press this key to enter the setting mode for customizing the machine settings.

@1Lockout 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.

@2Direct pattern selection keys (refer to page 24)

You can select the stitch patterns 01, 04, 11and 06 in MODE 1 directly.

When the straight stitch needle plate is being attached, you can select the stitch patterns 01S, 04Sor 06S only.

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	Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
	The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
w	q Presser foot lifter
	You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up
q	position. This allows for changing the needle plate, and
	also helps you to place thick layers of fabrics under the
	foot.
	w Extra lifted position
	NOTE:
	Do not turn the hand wheel of press the up/down
	needle button when the presser foot is in the extra
	lifted position.

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.

wq Knee lifter w Rib

e Knee lifter socket

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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.
	NOTE:
	Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching, otherwise
	the fabric will not be fed smoothly.

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	Adjusting the Foot Pressure
	The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure
	dial located under the top cover.
	The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7.
	For ordinary sewing, set 5 at the setting mark.
q	q Foot pressure dial
	w Setting mark
	Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and
	stretch fabrics.
	To reduce the pressure, set the dial at a lower number.
	Increase the pressure when sewing heavy weight fabrics.
	To increase the pressure, set the dial at a higher number.

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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.

q Drop feed lever

w Feed dog

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Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when you start the machine.

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NOTE:

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 selected following pattern numbers; 23 to 32, 34 to 36 in MODE 1, stitch patterns in MODE 3 to 6.

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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

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Balanced thread tension

w q For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin threads will join at the middle of the fabrics.

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	r		For zigzag stitch sewing, the needle thread will appear
			slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
	w	q	q Wrong side of fabric
			w Right side of fabric
	e		e Needle thread
			r Bobbin thread

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Manual thread tension adjustment

You may also need to adjust tension manually depending

on the sewing conditions such as the type of fabric and

number of layers.

If the needle thread is too tight, the bobbin thread

appears on the right side of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric

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w Right side of fabric

e Needle thread

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r Bobbin thread

Turn the thread tension dial to a lower number to

decrease the thread tension.

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	w	If the needle thread is too loose, the needle thread loops
		on the underside of the fabric.
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	e	q Wrong side of fabric
		w Right side of fabric
		e Needle thread
		r Bobbin thread
	r	Turn the thread tension dial to a higher number to
		increase the thread tension.
		NOTE:
		Manual thread tension adjustment may be required
		when the stitch width is set more than “7.0”.

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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

		CAUTION:
		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
	q	the machine or turn the power switch off before
		replacing the presser foot.

Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lifter.

w Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will drop off.

q Lever

w Presser foot

	Attaching the presser foot
	Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just
t	under the groove of the foot holder.
	Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.
e	Each foot is marked with an identification letter.
	e Groove
r	r Pin
	t Identification letter

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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

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		CAUTION:
	w	Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
		the machine or turn the power switch off before
		replacing the presser foot.
		Removing the foot holder
		Raise the needle to its highest position.
		Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew.
	e	Remove the foot holder.
		q Presser bar
		w Foot holder
	w	e Setscrew
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		Attaching the foot holder
		Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.
		Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
		NOTE:
		Lower the presser foot when loosening and tightening
		the thumbscrew if it is hard to access.
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		Dual Feed Foot
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		CAUTION:
		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
	q	the machine or turn the power switch off before
		replacing the presser foot.
	w	z Raise the needle to its highest position.
		Raise the presser foot lifter.
		qPresser foot lifter
		w Needle
	x	x Loosen the setscrew.
		Remove the foot holder.
	e	eFoot holder
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Tighten the setscrew lightly with your finger. tDual feed link

yDual feed foot holder uUpper feed drive iDual feed foot

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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	Replacing the Needle Plate
z	Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing fine
	fabrics or sewing with the dual feed foot.

	q	CAUTION:
		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
		the machine or turn the power switch off before
	w	replacing the needle plate.
		z Raise the needle to the highest position.
		Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.
	x	qPresser foot lifter
		wNeedle
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		x Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.
		Push down the needle plate release lever and the
		needle plate will snap off.
		eNeedle plate release lever
		rNeedle plate

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c	c Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.
	Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.

v		v Push down on the needle plate mark until the needle
		plate locks in place.
	t	Lower the presser foot to the normal up position.

Press the lockout key to unlock or turn the power switch on. Make sure the straight stitch is automatically selected.

Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the needle does not hit the needle plate.

t Needle plate mark

CAUTION:

Never press the needle plate release lever while running the machine.

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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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Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button and lower the presser foot.

Turn the power switch off.

e		Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle
		from the clamp.
		q Needle clamp screw
	w	Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
		side of the needle to the rear.
		When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
		up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
		screw firmly with a screwdriver.
		w Flat side
		e Stopper pin

To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.) The gap between the needle and the flat surface should

r be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle. r Gap

	Fabric		Thread	Needle
		Lawn
		Georgette	Silk #80-100	Blue tip needle
	Fine	Tricot	Cotton #80-100	Universal needle
		Organza	Synthetic #80-100	#9/65-11/75
		Crepe
		Sheeting	Silk #50	Red tip needle
		Jersey		Purple tip needle
	Medium		Cotton #50-80
		Broadcloth		Universal needle
		Fleece	Synthetic #50-80	#11/75-14/90
		Denim	Silk #30-50	Red tip needle
	Heavy	Tweed		Purple tip needle
			Cotton #40-50
	weight	Coating		Universal needle
			Synthetic #40-50
		Quilting		#14/90-16/100

NOTE:

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 (Part No. 859856005).

Fabric and Needle Chart

•For general sewing, use red needle.

•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, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped stitches.

•Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting 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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w			q	Winding the Bobbin
				Removing the Bobbin
				Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
				remove the hook cover plate.
				q Hook cover release button
				w Hook cover plate
				Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
				e Bobbin
e
				NOTE:
				Use the J plastic bobbins for horizontal hook (marked
				with “J” r). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound
				paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or
				damage to the bobbin holder.
			r
q				Setting the spool of thread
				Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
				spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.
				Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against
				the spool of thread.
				q Large spool holder
				NOTE:
w				Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small
				spools of thread.
				w Small spool holder
				Spool Holder (special)
e				Use the spool holder (special) when using a long spool of
				thread as shown.
	r			e 9.5 - 10.5 mm (3/8 - 7/16˝)
		y		r 70 - 75 mm (2-3/4 - 3˝)
e				Attach the spool holder (special) by inserting it into the
				hole of the spool of thread. Make sure there is no gap
				between the spool holder and the spool of thread.
t				t Spool holder (special)
				y No gap

			Extra spool pin
			Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin
			without unthreading the machine while working on a
			sewing project.
		r	Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and
			then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin.
		q	Place the felt cushion on the spool pin and place a spool
			of thread on it as shown.
			q Extra spool pin
		w	w Spool supporter
			e Hole for extra spool pin
		e	r Felt cushion

NOTE:

The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing.

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Winding the bobbin

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at the fastest position (refer to page 8).

		z Pull the thread from the spool.
z	x	Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
	e	into the guide slot q.
		q Guide slot
	q	x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the
		thread guide w.
		Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around
		and under the guide plate e.
e		Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with
		both hands.
		w Thread guide
		e Guide plate

w
c	r	v		c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
				rBobbin
				tBobbin winder spindle
	t			v Pass the thread to the bobbin.
				Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around
				the bobbin clockwise several times.
				b Insert the thread into one of the slits u of the flange
b		n		plate y and pull the thread to cut.
				yFlange plate
				uSlit
				n Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin mark
				appears on the LCD screen.
				iBobbin mark
	u	y	i	m Start the machine.
				Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and
				stops spinning.
				Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original
m ,				position.
				, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread
				cutter B o.
				oBobbin thread cutter B
		o		NOTE:
				For safety purposes, the machine will automatically
				stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.

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Correct

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Inserting the bobbin

zPress the lockout key.

Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate.

qLockout key wEnd of thread eBobbin holder rHook cover plate

xHold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not rotate.

Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin holder.

Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide. tFront notch

yGuide

cDraw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide path marked “1”.

Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder.

uGuide path 1 iSide notch

NOTE:

If the thread does not come out from the side notch, rethread from step z.

vContinue to draw the thread along the guide path marked “2” and pull the thread to the right through the slit. The thread will be cut to a proper length and held in place.

oGuide path 2 !0Slit (Thread cutter)

bSet the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening.

Push down the hook cover plate to fit in place.

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread.

Refer to page 23 for how to draw up the bobbin thread.

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Threading the Machine

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:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before threading the machine.

zHold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot.

q Guide slot

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.

w Corner of the guide e Right channel

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.

e Right channel

r Thread guide plate t Left channel

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.

y Eye of the take-up lever

bThen pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide.

u Lower thread guide

nSlide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left.

i Needle bar thread guide

mThread the needle with the needle threader (refer to the next page).

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Built-in Needle Threader

z

		NOTE:
		• The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
		needle.
		Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.
		• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin
		needle.
	q
		CAUTION:
		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
		the machine or turn the power switch off before using
		the built-in needle threader.
		z Turn the power switch ON.
		Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.
		Press the lockout key to lock the machine.
		Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
		The threader hook comes out through the needle eye
		from behind.
		q Needle up/down button
w		w Threader knob
	e	e Threader hook
x		x Draw the thread from left to right, under the left guide,
		threader hook and right guide.
		Draw the thread around the right guide toward you.
		r Left guide
		t Right guide

	t
	r
c	c Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is
	pulled up through the needle eye.
	y Threader loop

	y
v	v Remove the thread end through the needle eye to the
	rear.
	NOTE:
	The needle threader cannot be used with the twin
	needle.

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	Drawing up the Bobbin Thread
	After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin
	holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the
	bobbin thread.
	However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when
z	sewing gathering stitches etc.
q	z Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin
	holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according
	to the instructions on page 20, but leave a 10 cm (4˝)
	tail of bobbin thread as shown.
	qBobbin thread
	NOTE:
w	Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.
	w Thread cutter
x	x Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
	with your left hand.
	eNeedle thread

e

c	c Press the needle up/down button twice to lower and
	raise the needle.
	Pull the needle thread to bring up the loop of bobbin
	thread.

t	rNeedle up/down button
	t Loop of bobbin thread
r

	v	v Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the
		presser foot.

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Selecting the Patterns

								MODE 1–6
w								To select stitch patterns in modes 1–6, first press the
								MODE key q to select your desired mode. Each time
								you press the MODE key, the mode number w indicated
								on the left side of the screen will change, and the mode
								changes as follows,
q								MODE 1: Utility and decorative stitch pattern selection
								MODE 2: Decorative stitch pattern selection
								MODE 3: Number and letter selection
								MODE 4: European accented letter selection
								MODE 5: Cyrillic letter selection
								MODE 6: 9 mm monogram selection

			NOTE:
			When the straight stitch needle plate is attached to
		e	the machine, the patterns not suitable for the straight
			stitch needle plate cannot be selected.

z		Example: To select stitch pattern 53 in MODE 2
		z Turn the power switch on.
		When the power switch is turned on, the utility and
		decorative stitch pattern selection (MODE 1) is set
		automatically.
		Press the MODE key once to select MODE 2.
x		x Press the number keys on the touch panel. First press
		key 5 and then press key 3.

c Now pattern 53 in MODE 2 is selected.

c

Direct pattern selection

You can select the stitch patterns

01

,

04

, 11

and 06

directly by pressing the corresponding

direct pattern

selection keys e.

Stitch pattern

01S

,

04S

or

06S

can

be also selected

when the straight stitch needle plate is

attached to the

machine (refer to page 16).

Press the direct pattern selection key r to select the

stitch pattern 01S.

Press the direct pattern selection key t to select the

r

t

y

stitch pattern 04S.

Press the direct pattern selection key y to select the

stitch pattern 06S.

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				Customizing Machine Settings
e		q		You 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.
r		w		e 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.
t

y

u

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.

Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

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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.

Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

		Start-up speed setting
q		The machine will start running slowly and the sewing
		speed will gradually increase to maximum when pressing
		the start/stop button.
		You can select the desired start-up speed from 1 (slow) q,
		2 (medium) w or 3 (high) e.
w		Enter the setting mode. Press the MODE key twice to
		enter the start-up speed setting.
		The default start-up speed setting is “1” (slow). To change
		the start-up speed, press the cursor key “ ” or
		“ ”, and the selected speed number will blink.
e		Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

		Resetting all to default
		The following customized settings can be reset to the
		original settings (factory settings).
		• Buzzer sound
q		• Needle stop position
		• 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 q until the machine beeps
		to reset the machine to the factory default setting.
		Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

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