Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8900QCP 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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

DANGER

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

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.

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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)

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

Jog Dial .......................................................................... 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 -19

Inserting the Bobbin ..................................................... 20

Threading the Machine ................................................. 21

Built-in Needle Threader .............................................. 22

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread..................................... 23

Selecting the Patterns ............................................. 24-25

Help Key ....................................................................... 26

Customizing Machine Settings ................................ 27-31

traditioNaL sewiNG

Straight Stitch .......................................................... 32-34

Assembling the Extra Wide Table ................................ 35

Using the Cloth Guide .................................................. 35

Customizing the Preset Values of the Stitch Length

and Width ..................................................................... 36

Sewing with the Dual Feed Device............................... 37

Dual Feed Balancing Dial ............................................. 37

Straight Stitch Needle Plate .........................................38

Lock-a-Matic Stitch ....................................................... 38

Locking Stitch ............................................................... 38

Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position ...................... 39

Triple Stretch Stitch ...................................................... 39

Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 39

Zipper Sewing ......................................................... 40-42

Rolled Hem ................................................................... 43

Gathering ...................................................................... 44

Pintucking ..................................................................... 44

Basting ......................................................................... 45

Zigzag Stitch ................................................................. 46

Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch) ............................. 47

Overcasting Stitch ........................................................ 47

Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 48

Double Overcasting Stitch ............................................ 48

Overlocking Stitch ........................................................ 49

Blind Hemming ........................................................ 50-51

Shell Tuck ..................................................................... 52

Buttonholes .................................................................. 53

Square (Sensor) Buttonholes .................................. 54-57

Using the Stabilizer Plate ............................................. 58

Memory Buttonholes ...............................................59-60

Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes ..................... 61

Keyhole Buttonholes .................................................... 61

Stretch Buttonhole ........................................................ 62

Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 63

Welted Buttonhole ...................................................64-65

Button Sewing .............................................................. 66

Darning .................................................................... 67-68

Tacking ......................................................................... 69

Fly Stitches ................................................................... 70

Eyelet ............................................................................ 71

Applique ....................................................................... 72

Fringing ......................................................................... 73

Drawn Work ..............................................................73-74

Smocking ...................................................................... 74

Fagoting ........................................................................ 75

Scallop .......................................................................... 75

Patchwork Piecing ........................................................ 76

Patchwork ..................................................................... 76

Quilting ......................................................................... 77

Stippling ........................................................................ 78

Clasp Stitches .............................................................. 78

Free Motion Quilting (1) ................................................ 78

Free Motion Quilting (2) ................................................ 79

Satin Stitches ............................................................... 80

Twin Needle Sewing ................................................ 81-82

ProGrammiNG a PatterN CombiNatioN

Pattern Combination ..................................................... 83

Programming Auto-lock Stitch ...................................... 84

Programming Automatic Thread Cutting ...................... 85

Mirror Image ................................................................. 86

Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image ..................... 87

Sewing the Pattern from the Beginning ........................ 88

Sewing the Pattern Combination from the Beginning .. 88

Bridge Stitches ........................................................89-90

Checking Pattern Combination Length ........................ 90

Monogramming ....................................................... 91-93

Editing a Pattern Combination .................................94-95

Uniform Stitch Adjustment ............................................ 96

Individual Stitch Adjustment ......................................... 97

Storing and Recalling a Pattern combination .......... 98-99

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ........................... 100

Care aNd maiNteNaNCe

Cleaning the Hook Area ..............................................101

Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide .................... 102

Problems and Warning Signals ............................103-104

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 105

NAMES OF PARTS

Names of Parts

Thread take-up lever

y u

!1!2

Foot pressure dial

Reference chart

Top c o v e r

Foot storage compartment

Bobbin thread cutter

Bobbin winder stopper

Bobbin winder spindle

Hole for extra spool pin

Spool holder (large)

Spool pin

Thread tension dial

Face cover

Thread cutter

Extension table (accessory storage)

Needle plate release lever

Start/stop button

Reverse button

Auto-lock button

Needle up/down button

Thread cutter button

Speed control slider

Feed balancing dial

Knee lifter socket

Conﬁrmation button

Jog dial

Function keys

LCD screen

Needle clamp screw

Needle

Zigzag foot A

Needle plate

Hook cover release button

Hook cover plate

Buttonhole lever

Needle threader

Foot holder

Feed dog

Carrying handle

Presser foot lifter

Handwheel

Dual feed balancing dial

Connector for external thread cutter switch

Drop feed lever

Power switch

Foot control jack

Machine 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.

* Thread cutter switch is an optional item.

q w e r

y u i o

!4 !5

@1 @2

@9 #0

#3 #4

Standard Accessories

Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

Rolled hem foot D

Zipper foot E

Satin stitch foot F

Open-toe satin stitch foot F2

Blind hemming foot G

Overcast foot M

1/4˝ seam foot O

Darning foot PD-H

Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S

Close-toe foot

Open-toe foot

Clear view foot

Automatic buttonhole foot R

Buttonhole stabilizer plate

Dual feed foot holder

Dual feed foot AD

Button sewing foot T

Quilting guide bar

Cloth guide

Bobbin (5 pcs.) (1 set on the machine)

Spool holder (large, set on the machine)

Spool holder (small)

Spool holder (special)

Spool supporter

Felt

Extra spool pin

Needle case

Screwdriver

Lint brush

Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

Knee lifter

Straight stitch needle plate

Touch panel stylus

Power cable

Foot control

Instructional video DVD

Instruction book

Extra wide table

Semi-hard fabric cover

#9 $0

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 !0 Close-toe foot

In extension table:

q Cloth guide w Straight stitch needle plate e Bobbin r Presser foot t Automatic buttonhole foot R y Buttonhole stabilizer plate

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

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

z First make sure the power switch q is off. x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord

into the machine socket e.

c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,

and turn the power switch q on.

q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket r Power supply plug t Wall outlet

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.

If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack on the machine.

z First make sure the power switch q is off. x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord

c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the

v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,

q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket r Pin connector t Jack y Power supply plug u Wall outlet

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.

into the machine socket e.

pin connector r into the jack t on the machine.

and turn the power switch on.

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 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.

(A) (B)

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 button is pressed. The button will turn red when the machine is running, and green when it has been stopped.

Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when the button is released.

NOTE:

•Thestart/stopbuttoncannotbeusedwhenthe

foot control is connected to the machine.

•Themachinewillnotstartifthepresserfootisup

and the LCD screen shows message (A) or (B).

Lower the presser foot and start the machine

•Youcanselectthedesiredstart-upspeedfrom

slow, normal or high (refer to page 29).

w Reverse button

When sewing stitch pattern D1 (D1S), D4 (D4S), 9, 10, 11, D96, D97 (D97S), D98 (D98S), 164, 165, 166 or 167, the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.

If stitch pattern D1 (D1S), D4 (D4S), 9, 10, 11, D94, D95 (D95S), D96 (D96S), 164, 165, 166 or 167 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.

e Auto-lock button

When sewing stitch pattern D1 (D1S), D4 (D4S), 9, 10, 11 D94, D95 (D95S), D96 (D96S), 164, 165, 166 or 167, 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.

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 29).

NOTE:

The LED signal y is turned on when the down　 position is selected and vice versa.

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 33).

NOTE:

The LED signal u is turned on when the auto thread cutter is selected (refer to page 85). Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is #30 or thicker.

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.

Cord storage

The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.

q Base cover w Cord e Hook

Operating Instructions:

Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing machine.

Jog Dial

q Jog dial

The jog dial is used for selecting stitch patterns, characters and certain settings.

Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise with your ﬁngertip to browse patterns or settings.

w Conﬁrm button

Press the conﬁrm button to select the desired pattern or settings.

q w y e

!4 !5 !6 !7 !8

Function Keys

q Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 34, 46, 57) Press this key to alter the stitch width or needle drop position.

w Stitch length adjusting key (refer to pages 34, 46, 57) Press this key to alter the stitch length.

e Edit key (refer to pages 24, 57, 94) Press this key to edit the programmed pattern combinations.

r Startover key (refer to page 88) Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the beginning.

!1 Clear key (refer to pages 30, 36, 95, 99)

Press this key to delete the last memorized pattern. Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to delete the whole pattern combination.

!2 Auto thread cutter key (refer to page 85) Press this key before sewing, if you wish to cut the threads automatically after ﬁnishing sewing with a locking stitch. When programming a pattern combination, press this key after the last programmed pattern to cut the threads automatically after ﬁnishing sewing. The LED signal on the thread cutter button will turn on when the auto thread cutter key is pressed.

t Twin needle key (refer to pages 81-82) Press this key when sewing with a twin needle.

y Elongation key (refer to page 80) Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns.

u Mirror image key (refer to pages 86-87) Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected pattern.

i Memory key (refer to pages 36, 69) Press this key to register programmed pattern combinations. Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized. This key is also used to customize the default settings of stitch length and width.

o Mode key (refer to page 24) Press this key to open the group selection window.

!0 Monogram key (refer to pages 91-92) Press this key to select one of 5 letter styles available.

!3 Direct pattern selection keys (refer to page 25) Press one of 6 keys to select a stitch pattern directly.

!4 Set key (refer to page 27) Press this key to open the machine setting window for customizing the machine settings.

!5 Favorite setting key (refer to page 36) Press this key to view information on the selected pattern.

!6 Memory recall key (refer to pages 98-99) Press this key to memorize the selected pattern or recall the memorized pattern.

!7 Help key (refer to page 26) Press this key to view information on the selected pattern.

!8 Lockout 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.

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. q Presser foot lifter

Youcanraisethepresserfoothigherthanthenormalup

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 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.

q Knee lifter w Knee lifter socket

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 adjust the angle of the knee lifter. Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.

e Setscrew r Angle bar

Using the knee lifter

Push the knee lifter with your knee to easily move the presser foot up and down.

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.

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 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.

The recommended dial setting for the selected pattern will be show on the LCD screen. For example, set the dial at 4 for applique stitches.

e Recommended setting

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

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.

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 pattern number 23-33, 35-40 or monogram is selected.

Balancing Thread Tension

Auto-thread tension

For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO, which covers a wide range of sewing conditions. Recommended tension setting for the selected pattern is indicated on the LCD screen.

q Thread tension dial w Recommended tension setting

NOTE:

Manual thread tension adjustment may be required when the stitch width is set more than “7.0” (see below).

Balanced thread tension

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

q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric e Needle thread r Bobbin thread

For zigzag stitch sewing, the needle thread will appear slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric e Needle thread r Bobbin thread

Manual thread tension adjustment

YoushouldadjustthetensionmanuallyiftheLCDscreen

shows a tension setting other than AUTO.

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 w Right side of fabric e Needle thread r Bobbin thread

Turn the thread tension dial to a lower number to decrease the thread tension.

If the needle thread is too loose, the needle thread loops on the underside of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric e Needle thread r Bobbin thread

Turn the thread tension dial to a higher number to increase the thread tension.

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 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. 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 under the groove of the foot holder. Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place. Each foot is marked with an identiﬁcation letter.

e Groove r Pin t Presser foot y Identiﬁcation letter

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

CAUTION:

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 the highest position. Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew. Remove the foot holder.

q Presser bar w Foot holder e Setscrew

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.

Dual Feed Foot

CAUTION:

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

z Raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the presser foot lifter.

q Presser foot lifter

w Needle

x Loosen the setscrew.

Remove the foot holder.

e Foot holder r Setscrew

c Attach the dual feed foot holder to the presser bar.

Tighten the setscrew lightly with your ﬁnger.

t Dual feed link y Dual feed foot holder u Upper feed drive i Dual feed foot

v Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed

drive.

b Lower 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.

q Pin

w Slit

Replacing the Needle Plate

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

CAUTION:

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

z Raise the needle to the highest position. Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.

q Presser foot lifter w Needle

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.

e Needle plate release lever r Needle plate

c Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.

Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.

v Push down on the needle plate mark until the needle

plate locks in place.

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.

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.

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button and lower the presser foot. Turn the power switch off.

Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle from the clamp. q Needle clamp screw

Fabric Thread Needle

Lawn Georgette

Fine

Medium

Heavy weight

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).

Tric o t Organza Crepe

Sheeting Jersey Broadcloth Fleece

Denim Tweed Coating Quilting

Silk #80-100 Cotton #80-100 Synthetic #80-100

Silk #50 Cotton #50-80 Synthetic #50-80

Silk #30-50 Cotton #40-50 Synthetic #40-50

Blue tip needle Universal needle #9/65-11/75

Red tip needle Purple tip needle Universal needle #11 / 75 -14 / 9 0

Red tip needle Purple tip needle Universal needle #14/ 9 0-16/10 0

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 be consistent. Never use a blunt needle. r Gap

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ne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ne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.

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

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.

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:

Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread. w Small spool holder

Spool Holder (special)

Use the spool holder (special) when using a long spool of thread as shown. e

9.5 - 10.5mm (3/8 - 7/16inch)

r 70 - 75mm (2-3/4 - 3inch)

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 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. Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin. Place the felt on the spool pin and place a spool of thread on it as shown. q Extra spool pin w Spool supporter e Hole for extra spool pin r Felt

NOTE:

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

Winding the bobbin

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at the fastest position.

z Pull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

q Guide slot

x Be sure that the thread is pulled down under the notch

and into the space below the guide slot as shown.

w Notch

c Draw the thread to the left and forward around the

thread guide.

Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around

and under the guide plate.

Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with

both hands.

e Thread guide r Guide plate

v Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. t Bobbin y Bobbin winder spindle

b Pass the thread to the bobbin.

Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around

the bobbin clockwise several times.

n Insert the thread into one of the slits of the ﬂange plate

and pull the thread to cut.

u Flange plate i Slit

m Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin winding

window appears.

, Start the machine. When the bobbin is fully wound, it

will stop spinning automatically.

Stop the machine and return the bobbin winder to its

original position by moving the spindle to the left.

. Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with thread cutter. o Thread cutter

NOTE:

For safety purposes, the machine will automatically stop approximately 90 seconds after starting bobbin winding.

Inserting the Bobbin

z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate.

CAUTION:

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

x Hold 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.

q Front notch w Guide

Correct

Wrong

c Draw 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.

e Guide path 1 r Side notch

NOTE:

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

v Continue 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.

t Guide path 2 y Slit (Thread cutter)

b Set the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening.

Push down the hook cover plate to ﬁt in place. u Hook cover plate

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.

z x

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 ,.

CAUTION:

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

z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

q Guide slot

x Be sure that the thread is pulled down under the notch

and into the space below the guide slot as shown.

w Notch

c Hold 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.

e Corner of the guide r Right channel

v Draw the thread down along the right channel and

around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the thread up along the left channel.

r Right channel t Thread guide plate y Left channel

n m ,

b While 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.

u Eye of the take-up lever

n Then pull the thread down along the left channel and

through the lower thread guide.

i Lower thread guide

m Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

from the right.

o Needle bar thread guide

, Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).

Built-in Needle Threader

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.

CAUTION:

Alwaysmakesuretopressthelockoutkeytolockout themachine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 Lockoutkey e Threaderknob r Threaderhook

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.

t Leftguide y Rightguide

c Raisethethreaderslowlysoaloopofthethreadis

pulledupthroughtheneedleeye.

u Threadloop

v Removethethreadendthroughtheneedleeyetothe

re a r.

NOTE:

Theneedlethreadercannotbeusedwiththetwin needle.

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 sewing gathering stitches, etc.

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.

q Bobbin thread

NOTE:

Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter. w Thread cutter

x Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly

with your left hand.

e Needle thread

v v Pull the needle thread to bring up the loop of bobbin

c Press the needle up/down button twice to lower and

raise the needle.

r Needle up/down button

thread.

t Loop of bobbin thread

b Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the

presser foot.

Selecting the Patterns

The stitch patterns are classiﬁed into 11 groups and monogramming. To select the desired stitch pattern, refer to the reference chart inside the top cover to identify the stitch group and pattern number.

q The stitch patterns that start with “D” (for example, D1,

D2 or D94) can be sewn with the dual feed foot AD.

w The stitch patterns end with “S” (D1S, D2S, D3S, D4S,

D95S or D96S) can be sewn with the straight stitch needle plate.

e The stitch patterns shaded with red can be turned

over vertically (refer to page 86).

NOTE:

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

z When turning the power switch on, the LCD screen

will show the straight stitch D1 selected.

Press the mode key and the group selection window

will open.

q Mode key w Group selection window

x Turn the jog dial or press the edit key to browse

through the groups.

e Jog dial r Edit key

NOTE:

To close the group selection window, press the cross mark with the touch panel stylus. t Cross mark

c Press the conﬁrm button in the center of the jog dial to

select the group enclosed with a frame, or press the icon of the desired group with the touch panel stylus.

y Conﬁrm button u Touch panel stylus

v The pattern selection window will open.

Turn the jog dial and press the conﬁrm button, or

press the stitch icon to select the desired stitch pattern.

!2 !3

b The LCD screen will display the pattern number and

stitch image, along with information such as stitch width and length, recommended foot, foot pressure and tension setting.

u Stitch image i Pattern number o Stitch width !0 Stitch length !1 Recommended presser foot type !2 Foot pressure !3 Tension setting

NOTE:

A message window will be displayed brieﬂy when certain stitch pattern is selected.

CAUTION:

Do not press the surface of the LCD screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like. Use the touch panel stylus to press the LCD screen.

Direct pattern selection

YoucanselectthestitchpatternsD1-D4,D95,andD96

dir e c t l y. When attaching the straight stitch needle plate, you can select the stitch patterns D1S-D4S, D95S and D96S dir e c t l y.

q Direct pattern selection keys

Help Key

Pressing this key will show alternative applications and useful information for the following stitch patterns:

q Help key

When one of the above patterns is selected, the “?” mark is displayed. w “?” mark

Example: Stitch pattern D1 is selected.

When you press the help key, the following will be displayed on the LCD screen as you turn the jog dial.

z The ﬁrst page shows the zigzag foot A and quilting

guide bar for quilting.

x The second page shows the rolled hem foot D for

rolled hemming applications.

NOTE:

Arrow marks indicate that there are previous and next pages to be displayed.

e Arrow marks

c The third page shows the zipper foot E for zipper

sewing applications.

v Pages A1 to A6 and D1 to D5 show step-by-step

instructions on how to engage and disengage the dual feed device.

NOTE:

Use the jog dial to scroll through the pages. To close the help window, press the help key again.

Customizing Machine Settings

You can customize the machine settings to your preference.

Press the set key and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window. q Set key w Machine setting window

To close the machine setting window, press the cross mark. e Cross mark

Turn the jog dial to select the desired item to set and press the conﬁrm button r Jog dial t Conﬁrm button

Screen brightness

The screen brightness can be adjusted from level 0 to 20. The preset level is 10.

Turn the jog dial to adjust the screen brightness. Press the conﬁrm button to register the new setting.

Buzzer sound

The level of the buzzer sound can be adjusted and you can mute the buzzer in normal operation.

Turn the jog dial to select the desired sound level; mute, low normal or loud. Press the conﬁrm button to register the new setting. You can select the desired level by also pressing a sound level icon with the touch panel stylus.

NOTE:

Items and settings can also be selected by pressing the relevant icon on the LCD screen.

Sub window display time

A sub window will appear when selecting certain patterns such as buttonholes. The duration of the sub window display can be altered.

q Sub window

Turn the jog dial to select x0.5 (1 second), x1.0 (2 seconds) or x1.5 (3 seconds). The preset time is x1.0 (2 seconds). Press the conﬁrm button to register the new setting.

Resumption setting

The last pattern sewn before turning the power off can be recalled when turning the power on again by setting the resumption setting on.

Turn the jog dial to select the normal set or resumption set. Press the conﬁrm button to register the new setting.

q Normal set w Resumption set

Language selection

You can choose one of the 15 languages for screen display. Turn the jog dial to select the desired language. Press the conﬁrm button to register the new setting.

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