Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9400 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.
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 ngers 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 deect 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.
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
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
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts......................................................................... 3
Standard Accessories .............................................................. 4
Accessory Storage ................................................................... 5
Extension Table ........................................................................ 5
Free-arm sewing ...................................................................... 5
Foot Control and Thread Cutter Switch ................................... 6
Adjusting the Thread Cutter Switch Position ........................ 6-7
Extra Wide Table ...................................................................... 8
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply .................................................. 9
Operating Instructions: ............................................................. 9
Thread Cutter Switch .............................................................. 10
Controlling Sewing Speed ....................................................... 11
Foot Control.............................................................................11
Machine Operating Buttons ................................................... 12
Touch Panel Keys................................................................... 13
Winding the Bobbin ............................................................14 -16
Threading the Machine ...........................................................17
Built-in Needle Threader ........................................................ 18
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread .............................................. 19
Replacing Needles ................................................................. 20
Fabric and Needle Chart ........................................................ 20
Replacing the Presser Foot ................................................... 21
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .............................. 22
Attaching the Dual Feed Foot ................................................ 23
Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H .......................................... 23
Attaching the Professional grade Foot HP ............................. 23
Replacing the Needle Plate ................................................... 24
Retractable Sewing Light ....................................................... 25
Dropping the Feed Dog .......................................................... 25
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ................................. 25
Knee Lifter .............................................................................. 26
Using the Cloth Guide ............................................................ 26
ORDINARY SEWING MODE
Ordinary Stitch Patterns ......................................................... 27
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode .......................... 28-29
Utility Stitches ................................................................... 30 - 41
Straight Stitches ..................................................................... 30
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ................................... 30
Changing Sewing Direction .................................................... 30
Turning a Square Corner ........................................................ 30
Securing Seams ..................................................................... 31
Cutting Threads ...................................................................... 31
Needle Plate Guides .............................................................. 31
Variety of Straight Stitches ..................................................... 32
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device ........................................ 33
Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP .......................... 34
Zigzag Stitches ....................................................................... 35
Variety of Overcasting Stitches .............................................. 36
Manual Stitch Settings ........................................................... 37
Adjusting Thread Tension ...................................................... 38
Adjusting Foot Pressure Control ............................................ 38
Foot up for Pivoting ................................................................ 38
Favorite Stitch Adjustment ..................................................... 39
Other Utility Stitches ......................................................... 4 0 -41
Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches .................................. 42-55
Variety of Buttonholes ............................................................ 42
B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole ........................................43 -46
Using the Stabilizer Plate ....................................................... 47
B2 Automatic (square) Buttonhole ....................................48-49
Other Buttonholes .................................................................. 50
B11 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole) .......................... 51
Corded Buttonhole ................................................................. 53
Speciality Stitches .................................................................. 54
B13 Darning ............................................................................ 54
B15 Fly Stitch ......................................................................... 55
B16-B18 Eyelets ..................................................................... 55
Decorative Stitches ........................................................... 56-65
Decorative Stitches ........................................................... 56-61
Quilting(Q) .............................................................................. 62
Using the Quilting Guide Bar ................................................. 62
Q1-Q3 Patchwork Piecing ...................................................... 62
Angle Scales on the Needle Plate ......................................... 62
Q71-Q74 Hand-look Quilt Stitches ......................................... 62
S1-S24 Decorative Satin Stitches .......................................... 63
Elongation Ratio ..................................................................... 63
Created Stitches (CS) ............................................................ 64
Twin Needle Sewing ............................................................... 65
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION
Mirror Image of Patterns ........................................................ 66
Bridge Stitches ....................................................................... 66
Editing a Pattern Combination ............................................... 67
Deleting a Pattern .................................................................. 67
Inserting a Pattern .................................................................. 67
Startover Key .......................................................................... 68
Checking Pattern Combination Length .................................. 69
Monogramming ................................................................. 70 -72
Function Keys ......................................................................... 70
Manual Thread Tension ......................................................... 71
Individual Thread Tension Adjustment ................................... 71
Unied Thread Tension Adjustment ....................................... 71
Spacing .................................................................................. 71
Reducing the Size of Letters .................................................. 71
Programming a Monogram .................................................... 72
Saving a Pattern Combination ............................................... 73
Opening a Pattern Combination .............................................74
SEWING APPLICATION
Sewing Application ................................................................. 75
Seaming ................................................................................. 76
Overedge................................................................................ 77
Blind Hem ............................................................................... 78
Shell Tuck ............................................................................... 79
Rolled Hem............................................................................. 80
Zipper Sewing ................................................................... 81-83
Concealed Zipper Sewing (optional) ................................. 84-85
Gathering ................................................................................ 86
Basting ................................................................................... 86
Button Sewing ........................................................................ 87
Tacking ................................................................................... 88
Applique ................................................................................. 89
Patchwork ............................................................................... 90
Quilting ................................................................................... 91
Straight Stitches (with dual feed) ........................................... 91
Clasp Stitches ........................................................................ 91
Free Quilting ........................................................................... 92
One Stitch Off......................................................................... 92
Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting ...................................... 92
Sculpture Stitches .................................................................. 92
Hand-look Quilt Stitches ........................................................ 93
Variable Zigzag ...................................................................... 93
Maximum Zigzag Width Adjustment ...................................... 93
CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Machine Setting Mode ........................................................... 94
Common Setting Mode ..................................................... 94-97
Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode ......................................... 97-99
Language Selection Mode ................................................... 100
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns .................................... 100
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area ........................................................101
Problems and Warning Signals ............................................ 102
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 103
Stitch Chart ................................................................... 104 -107
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ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
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Thread take-up lever
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Reference chart
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Top cove r
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Touch panel stylus holder
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Foot storage compartment
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Bobbin thread cutter B
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Bobbin winder spindle
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Bobbin thread cutter A
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Hole for extra spool pin
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Spool pin
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Spool holder (large)
!2
Retractable light
!3
Face cover
!4
Needle threader lever
!5
Thread cutter
!6
Extension table (accessory storage)
!7
Needle plate release lever
!8
Start/stop button
!9
Reverse button
@0
Auto-lock button
@1
Needle up/down button
@2
Presser foot lifter button
@3
Thread cutter button
@4
Feed balancing dial
@5
Knee lifter socket
@6
Speed control slider
@7
Visual touch screen
@8
Lower thread guide
@9
Needle clamp screw
#0
Needle
#1
Zigzag foot A
#2
Needle plate
#3
Hook cover release button
#4
Hook cover plate
#5
Feed dog
#6
Foot holder
#7
Setscrew
#8
Buttonhole lever
#9
Needle threader
$0
Carrying handle
$1
Handwheel
$2
Dual feed balancing dial
$3
Thread cutter switch jack
$4
USB port
$5
Drop feed lever
$6
Machine socket
$7
Foot control jack
$8
Power switch
$9
Dual feed drive
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Presser foot lifter
$3
$2
$4
$5
$6
$7
$8
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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 specications are subject
to change without prior notice.
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Standard Accessories
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Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)
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Overedge foot M
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Satin stitch foot F
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Blind hemming foot G
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Zipper foot E
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Automatic buttonhole foot R
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Stabilizer plate
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Rolled hem foot D
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Open toe satin stitch foot F2
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Darning foot PD-H
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Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC
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Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO
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Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV
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Button sewing foot T
!5
Button shank plate
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1/4˝ seam foot O
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Professional grade foot HP
!8
Dual feed foot AD (twin)
!9
Straight stitch needle plate
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Professional grade needle plate
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Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine)
@2
Needle set
@3
Additional spool pin
@4
Screwdriver
@5
Lint brush
@6
Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
@7
Quilting guide bar
@8
Spool holder (large) x 2 (1 set on the
machine)
@9
Spool holder x 2 (small)
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Spool holder x 2 (special)
#1
Touch panel stylus
#2
Knee lifter
#3
Power cable*
#4
Instruction book
#5
Semi-hard fabric cover
#6
Instructional video DVD
#7
Stitch composer
#8
Foot control
#9
Thread cutter switch
$0
Base plate
$1
Cable tie
$2
Setscrew X 4
$3
Setscrew X 2
$4
Washer X 2
$5
Rubber sole X 2
$6
Cloth setter
$7
Extra wide table
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Accessory Storage
The accessories can be conveniently stored in the compartment of the extension table and the compartment under the top cover.
To store the accessories in the compartment of the extension table, push up the cover towards you to open the accessory storage.
q Presser foot w Buttonhole stabilizer plate e Automatic buttonhole foot R r Dual feed foot AD (twin) t Straight stitch needle plate y Professional grade plate       u Bobbin i Extra spool pin
Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment in the extension table.
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Extension Table
The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free-arm sewing. q Extension table w Free-arm
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To detach:
Draw the table out to the left.
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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. e Free-arm
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Foot control and Thread Cutter Switch
To attach the foot control q and the thread cutter switch w to the base plate e, tighten setscrews r, and setscrews t with washers y as shown.
q Foot control w Thread cutter switch e Base plate r Setscrew A t Setscrew B y Washer
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Adjusting the thread cutter switch position
Placing the thread cutter switch to the left
The thread cutter switch position can be adjusted for your
convenience. If you wish to attach the thread cutter switch to the left side of the foot control, follow the procedure below.
z Remove the setscrews A q, B w and washers e with
a screwdriver.
q Setscrew A w Setscrew B e Washer
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x Turn the base plate 180 degrees.
c Attach the foot control and thread cutter switch
with the setscrews and the washers e. Tighten the setscrews A q and B w. Be sure that the cable is not caught between the foot control and the base plate.
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Adjusting the horizontal position of the thread cutter switch
z Loosen the setscrews q under the switch. q Setscrew w Washer
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x Slide the switch to left or right, and x it at the
desired position by tightening the setscrews with a screwdrive r.
Adjusting the vertical position of the thread cutter switch
z Remove the setscrews q and washers w. x Move the switch to forward or backward, and attach
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the switch to the desired position e and x it with the setscrews q and washers w.
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NOTE:
To x the thread cutter switch to its lowest position, x
the setscrews into the hole r, and then holes t. Tighten the setscrews securely. Peel off the backing paper from the rubber sole y and attach it to the bottom of the thread cutter switch as shown.
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Extra Wide Table
To attach:
z Screw the adjusting screws into the legs. x Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles and
attach to the bottom of the legs. q Adjusting screw w Leg e Rubber sole
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c Attach the 6 legs to the table top with the setscrews.
r Setscrew t Table top
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v Remove the extension table.
b Place the assembled table on the machine.
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n Adjust the height of the table top by turning the
adjusting screw.
To remove:
To remove the legs from the table top, you do not have to loosen the setscrews. Turn the leg clockwise to remove the leg from the table top.
To attach the leg to the table top again, insert the leg into the attachment of the leg, then turn the leg counterclockwise until it stops.
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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.
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.
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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 cable
into the machine socket e.
c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
pin connector r into the jack t on the machine.
v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,
and turn the power switch q on.
q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket r Pin connector t Jack y Power supply plug u Wall outlet
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 t in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
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Thread Cutter Switch
If you wish to use the thread cutter switch, insert the
pin connector into the thread cutter switch jack on the
machine.
z First make sure the power switch q is off. x Remove the cable tie w from the cable. c Insert the machine plug t of the power supply cable
into the machine socket y.
v Insert the pin connector e into the thread cutter
switch jack r on the machine.
b Insert the power supply plug u into the wall outlet i,
and turn the power switch q on. q Power switch
w Cable tie e Pin connector r Thread cutter switch jack t Machine plug y Machine socket u Power supply plug i Wall outlet
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After sewing, depress the thread cutter switch o on the right side of the foot control to trim the both needle and bobbin threads. Do not depress the thread cutter switch until the start/stop button turns green !0. o Thread cutter switch
NOTE:
• Threads are trimmed when the thread cutter switch is depressed for more than 0.5 seconds.
• The thread cutter switch does not work without the
foot control being depressed rst.
• Bundle the cables with the cable tie as necessary.
!1 Cable tie
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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.
This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown
safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the machine is running overloaded. Follow the safety instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.
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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 Hooks
Operating Instructions:
Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing machine.
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• When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3, or BR1­BR6, is selected;
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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 rst 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.
• You can select the desired start-up speed from slow, medium or high (refer to page 98).
w Reverse button
• When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3, or BR1-BR6, is selected;
U: Q: BR:
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch immediately. The machine will automatically stop.
When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the machine is started.
• When any other stitches are selected;
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch at the end of current pattern. The machine will automatically stop.
When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will sew a locking stitch at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop when the machine is started.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is turned on (refer to page 99).
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 machine setting mode (refer to page 97).
t Presser foot lifter button
The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this button. You can also use the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot (refer to page 25-26).
y Thread cutter button
After nish sewing, press this button to trim the threads.
The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the threads (refer to page 31). The LED signal i blinks when the machine trims threads.
The machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew forward. When the machine is stopped and foot control is disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the button to stop the machine.
• When any other stitches are selected;
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop.
NOTE:
There will be particular functions of the reverse button when stitch pattern U2, U3, B2, B13, or B14 is selected. Refer to pages 32, 48-49, 54 and 88 for instructions.
NOTE:
The thread cutter button does not function:
- directly after turning on the power.
- when the presser foot is raised with the foot lifter.
- after being pressed 3 times in a row.
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is #30 or thicker (refer to page 31).
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Touch Panel Keys
CAUTION:
Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen
with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers
or the like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard accessories.
q Open le key (refer to page 64, 74)
Press this key and the open le window will open.
You can open pattern combinations and monograms
saved in the machine’s internal memory or on a USB ash
drive.
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w Set mode key (refer to page 94)
Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can customize the machine settings to your preference.
The machine settings for Common Settings, Ordinary Sewing and Choose Language are available in this mode
e 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 except the lock
key and presser foot lifter button are deactivated. To unlock the machine, press this key again.
r Page keys Press the page key to display the next page or previous page. Press and hold the page key to turn the pages continuously.
t Touch bar Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display the next page or previous page.
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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
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Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
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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.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it rmly against
the spool of thread. q Large spool holder
Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread. w Small spool holder
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Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specic size of
the spool of threads as shown.
The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows;
The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8˝ to 7/16˝ (9.5 to 10.5 mm)), and the spool length has a range of 2 3/4˝ to 3˝ (70 to 75 mm).
e Spool holder (special) r Hole diameter (3/8˝ to 7/16˝) t Spool length (2 3/4˝ to 3˝)
Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and hold the spool as illustrated.
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 hole as shown.
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and x the
spool with the spool holder. q Extra spool pin w Hole for extra spool pin e Large spool holder
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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 11).
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z Pull the thread from the spool.
Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot q.
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. q Guide slot w Thread guide e Guide plate
x Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with
both hands.
c Put the bobbin r on the bobbin winder spindle t. r Bobbin t Bobbin winder spindle
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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 ange
plate y and pull the thread to cut.
y Flange plate u Slit
n Push the bobbin to the right. The visual touch screen
will show the bobbin winding sign.
m Start the machine. Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and
stops spinning. Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original
position.
, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread
cutter B i. i Bobbin thread cutter B
NOTE:
For safety purposes, the machine will automatically stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.
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Inserting the bobbin
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z Press the lockout key.
Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread
ew
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running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate.
q Lockout key w End of thread e Bobbin holder r Hook cover plate
x Hold the bobbin with your ngertip so it does not
rotate.
Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin
hol d er.
Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide.
t Front notch y Guide
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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.
u Guide path 1 i 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.
o Guide path 2 ! 0 Slit (Thread cutter)
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b Set the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening.
Push down the hook cover plate to t in place.
NOTE:
Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread. Refer to page 19 for how to draw up the bobbin thread.
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Threading the Machine
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before threading the machine.
Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position. Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. The presser foot will go down and the upper thread tension disks will open.
q Lockout key
Pass the thread in order z to ,. z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot w. w Guide slot
x Be sure that the thread is pulled down under the notch e and into the space below the guide slot as
shown. e Notch
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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. r Corner of the guide t 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. t Right channel y Thread guide plate u Left channel
b While holding the thread at the spool, rmly 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. i Eye of the take-up lever
n Then pull the thread down along the left channel and
through the lower thread guide. o Lower thread guide
!0
m Slide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread
guide to the left. !0 Needle bar thread guide
, Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to
the next page).
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Built-in Needle Threader
NOTE:
• The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle.
Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. Do not use thread size 30 or thicker.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.
z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle. Press the lockout key to lock the machine. q Needle up/down button w Lockout key
x Draw the thread through the slit e of the needle
threader. The thread should pass under the hook r.
e Slit r Hook
c Pull the thread up and slip it between the thread cutter
and face plate from behind.
Pull the thread toward you to cut.
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v Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
b Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is
pulled up through the needle eye.
n Pull the thread loop to take the thread end out through
the needle eye to the rear.
NOTE:
If the thread is caught in the hook and the thread loop is not formed, remove the thread from the hook and pull it to take the thread end out through the needle eye.
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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 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 16, 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
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x Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
with your left hand.
e Needle thread
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c Press the needle up/down button twice to lower and
raise the needle and pick up the bobbin thread.
r Needle up/down button
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v Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the
presser foot.
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Replacing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button. Press the lockout key. q Lockout key
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Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. w Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at
side of the needle to the rear. e Flat side
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw rmly with a screwdriver.
To check needle straightness, place the at side of the needle onto something at (a needle plate, glass etc.). The gap between the needle and the at surface should
be consistent. r Gap
Never use a blunt needle.
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
Cot ton #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/ 7 5-14 / 90
Red tip needle Purple tip needle Universal needle #14 / 90 -16/10 0
Fabric and Needle Chart
• For general sewing, use red needle.
• Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing
ne 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.
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Replacing the Presser Foot
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to before replacing the presser foot. Use the proper foot for the selected pattern. The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button. Press the lockout key.
q Needle up/down button w Lockout key
Raise the presser foot lifter.
e Presser foot lifter
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Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will drop off.
r Lever
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the lever, do not push it down.
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 identication letter.
t Pin y Groove u Identication letter
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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
Remove the foot holder before using the dual feed foot or darning foot.
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the foot holder.
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Removing the foot holder
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button. Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter.
q Needle up/down button w Lockout key e Presser foot lifter
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Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder.
r Setscrew t Foot holder
Attaching the foot holder
Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear. Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
y Presser bar
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Attaching the Dual Feed Foot
Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar.
q Dual feed holder
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Tighten the thumbscrew with your ngers.
Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive.
w Dual feed link e Upper feed drive
Lower the presser foot lifter. Lower the needle to the
lowest position by turning the hand wheel.
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Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H
Attach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by putting the pin on the needle clamp screw.
q Pin w Needle clamp screw
Tighten the thumbscrew rmly with the screwdriver.
Attaching the Professional grade Foot HP
Attach the professional grade foot HP to the presser bar.
Tighten the thumbscrew rmly with the screwdriver.
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Replacing the Needle Plate
Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing with the dual feed foot. Use the professional grade plate when sewing with the professional grade foot.
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the needle plate.
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NOTE:
When the straight stitch needle plate or the professional grade plate is attached to the machine, the patterns not suitable for the straight stitch needle plate or the professional grade plate cannot be selected.
z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle. Press the lockout key. Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser
foot.
q Needle up/down button w Lockout key e Presser foot lifter button
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.
r Needle plate release lever t Needle plate
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c A message will appear warning that the needle plate
is not secured.
Remove the needle plate to the right. Place the straight stitch needle plate or professional
grade plate on the machine.
Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.
v Push down on the mark of the needle plate until it
locks in place.
Make sure the warning message disappears and the
straight stitch is automatically selected.
Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the
needle does not hit the needle plate.
Press the lockout key to unlock. y Mark
CAUTION:
Never press the needle plate release lever while running the machine.
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Retractable Sewing Light
In addition to the twin LED lights, the machine is equipped with a retractable light.
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Place your nger on the tab and slide the arm towards you. The light will turn on automatically. Adjust the angle
of the light to illuminate the working area.
q Arm w Tab Push back the arm to turn the light off and store it.
CAUTION:
Do not hit or exert excessive force on the arm of the retractable sewing light as this may cause damage when it is extended.
Dropping the Feed Dog
The feed dog can be lowered for 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
w
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 visual touch screen.
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
You can raise and lower the presser foot with the presser foot lifter button, the presser foot lifter or the knee lifter. q Presser foot lifter button w Presser foot lifter e Extra lifted position
You can raise the presser foot about 7 mm (1/4˝) higher
than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter or knee lifter. This allows for changing the needle plate, and also helps you to place layers of thick fabrics.
NOTE:
The presser foot cannot be lowered with the presser foot lifter if the foot was raised with the presser foot lifter button.
NOTE:
Do not turn the hand wheel or press the up/down needle button when the presser foot is in the extra lifted position.
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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.
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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 Rib e Knee lifter socket
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Adjusting the knee lifter
The angle of the knee lifter can be adjusted to t 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.
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. You can control how high the foot rises by the amount of knee pressure you exert.
Using the Cloth Guide
Remove the extension table and attach the extra wide table. Attach the cloth guide to the free arm by pushing the cloth guide down to snap it in place.
Slide the cloth guide to the desired position.
Place the fabric with its edge against the cloth guide and sew.
q Cloth guide w Free arm
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ORDINARY SEWING MODE
Ordinary Stitch Patterns
In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 4 categories available.
q Utility stitches, Buttonhole and specialty stitches w Decorative and quilting stitches e Monogramming r Sewing applications
Press one of the icon keys to select the category.
NOTE:
In this manual, the pattern number refers to the initial for each group or category. For example pattern #15 in the buttonholes and specialty stitches is referred to as pattern B15.
q Utility stitches, Buttonholes and speciality stitches
You can select utility stitches (U), buttonholes and speciality stitches (B) in this category.
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(A)
(Q)
(BR)
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(H)
(S)
(D)
(L)
(PL)
(P)
(CS)
w Decorative and quilting stitches This category consists of the following 10 groups.
Applique stitches (A)
Heirloom stitches (H) Quilting stitches (Q)
Satin stitches (S)
Bridge stitches (BR) Decorative stitches (D)
Long stitches (L)
Pictograph stitches (P)
Play stitches (PL) Created Stitches (CS)*
e Monogramming You can program lettering as well as a combination of characters.
* Created Stitches category appears when stitch patterns
created with Stitch Composer are imported to the
machine.
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r Sewing applications
You can select the appropriate stitch for a specic sewing project and fabric type from the designated application in
this category.
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode
q Foot-up key If this option is turned on, the needle stops at the down position and the presser foot will automatically go up when the machine stops. Press this key to turn this option on or off (refer to page
38). w Twin needle key
Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle sewing (refer to page 65).
e Dual feed key Press this key for dual feed sewing (refer to page 33).
r Startover key If you stop sewing in the middle of a stitch pattern and wish to sew the pattern again from the beginning, press this key before you start sewing. Press this key once to startover from the beginning of the current pattern, or press this key twice to startover from
the beginning of the rst pattern of the combination (refer
to page 68).
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