Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9400 Instruction Manual

Instruction Book

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER—

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before

cleaning.

WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet. 9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and/or cutting blade.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Europe only:

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

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

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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..........................................................	40-41
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
Unified 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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	e r	t	y u	ESSENTIAL PARTS
				Names of Parts

			q Thread take-up lever
w			w Reference chart
			e Top cover
			r Touch panel stylus holder
			t Foot storage compartment
			y Bobbin thread cutter B
			u Bobbin winder spindle
			i Bobbin thread cutter A
q	!1!0o	i	o Hole for extra spool pin
			Spool pin
			!0
			Spool holder (large)
			!1
			Retractable light
			!2
			Face cover
!2			!3
			Needle threader lever
			!4
			Thread cutter
			!5
!3			Extension table (accessory storage)
			!6
			Needle plate release lever
			!7
			Start/stop button
		@7	!8
			!9
!4			Reverse button
			Auto-lock button
			@0
			Needle up/down button
		@6	@1
			@2
			Presser foot lifter button
!5			Thread cutter button
			@3
		@5	Feed balancing dial
		@4	@4
			Knee lifter socket
			@5
			Speed control slider
			@6
			Visual touch screen
		@2@3	@7
			Lower thread guide
			@8
			Needle clamp screw
!6	!7		@9
			Needle
		@1	#0
			Zigzag foot A
		@0	#1
			Needle plate
#9			#2
			Hook cover release button
#8		!9	#3
	@8		#4
			Hook cover plate
	@9	!8	Feed dog
#7			#5
			Foot holder
	#0		#6
			#7
	#1		Setscrew
#6			#8
			Buttonhole lever
			Needle threader
			#9
			Carrying handle
#5			$0
			Handwheel
	#4#3#2		$1
			$2
			Dual feed balancing dial
	$0		Thread cutter switch jack
			$3
			USB port
			$4
			Drop feed lever
			$5
			Machine socket
			$6
			Foot control jack
		%0	$7
			$8
			Power switch
			Dual feed drive
$1			$9
			%0
			Presser foot lifter

$2

$9

$3
$4	$8
$5	$7
	$6

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

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

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@4 @5

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#2

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#4 #5

#6 #7

Standard Accessories

q Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) w Overedge foot M

e Satin stitch foot F

r Blind hemming foot G t Zipper foot E

y Automatic buttonhole foot R u Stabilizer plate

i Rolled hem foot D

o Open toe satin stitch foot F2 !0Darning foot PD-H

!1Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC !2Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO !3Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV

!4Button sewing foot T !5Button shank plate

!61/4˝ seam foot O

!7Professional grade foot HP !8Dual feed foot AD (twin)

!9Straight stitch needle plate

@0Professional grade needle plate @1Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine) @2Needle set

@3Additional spool pin

@4Screwdriver @5Lint brush

@6Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)

@7Quilting guide bar

@8Spool holder (large) x 2 (1 set on the machine)

@9Spool holder x 2 (small) #0Spool holder x 2 (special)

#1Touch panel stylus #2Knee lifter #3Power cable* #4Instruction book

#5Semi-hard fabric cover

#6Instructional video DVD

#7Stitch composer

#8Foot control #9Thread cutter switch $0Base plate $1Cable tie $2Setscrew X 4 $3Setscrew X 2 $4Washer X 2 $5Rubber sole X 2 $6Cloth setter $7Extra wide table

*The power cable included may differ from the illustration.

$6 $7

#8	#99	$1	$2

$3

$0

$4 $5

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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
q	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

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.

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
q	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.

zRemove the setscrews A q, B w and washers e with a screwdriver.

qSetscrew A wSetscrew B eWasher

x	x Turn the base plate 180 degrees.

c	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	z Loosen the setscrews q under the switch.
	q Setscrew
	w Washer

	w
	q
x	x Slide the switch to left or right, and fix it at the
	desired position by tightening the setscrews with a
	screwdriver.

		Adjusting the vertical position of the thread cutter
		switch
z x		z Remove the setscrews q and washers w.
		x Move the switch to forward or backward, and attach
	e	the switch to the desired position e and fix it
		with the setscrews q and washers w.

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To fix the thread cutter switch to its lowest position, fix 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.

xPeel off the backing paper from the rubber soles and attach to the bottom of the legs.

q Adjusting screw w Leg

e Rubber sole

c Attach the 6 legs to the table top with the setscrews. r Setscrew

tTable top

v Remove the extension table.

b Place the assembled table on the machine.

nAdjust 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
x		Connecting the Power Supply
		z First make sure the power switch q is off.
	z	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,
	q	and turn the power switch q on.
	c	qPower switch
		wMachine plug
		eMachine socket
	e	rPower supply plug
		tWall outlet
	w	NOTE:
		Make sure to use the power supply cable that came
		with the machine.
		If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
	t	before turning it on again.
		WARNING:
	r	While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
		sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
		as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
		Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
		machine from the power supply:
		- when leaving the machine unattended.
		- when attaching or removing parts.
		- when cleaning the machine.
		Do not place anything on the foot control.
		If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
x		the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
	z	on the machine.
		z First make sure the power switch q is off.
		x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cable
q	v	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.
	t	v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,
	r	and turn the power switch q on.
		q Power switch
	w	wMachine plug
		eMachine socket
		rPin connector
		tJack
	e	yPower supply plug
	u	uWall outlet
		NOTE:
	y	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
c		Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):
		To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
		to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit
		fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
		contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
		Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Thread Cutter Switch

If you wish to use the thread cutter switch, insert the pin connector into the thread cutter switch jack on the

wmachine.

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.

vInsert 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,
		z	and turn the power switch q on.
	q		q Power switch
			wCable tie
		b	ePin connector
			rThread cutter switch jack
		y	tMachine plug
			yMachine socket

tuPower supply plug

iWall 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

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!0

!1

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 first.

•Bundle the cables with the cable tie as necessary. !1Cable 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
q	w	instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.

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

e	Operating Instructions:
	Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing
	machine.

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Machine Operating Buttons q Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this 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:

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.

e Auto-lock button

•When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3, or BR1BR6, 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 finish 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.

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
	q	standard accessories.
		q Open file key (refer to page 64, 74)
		Press this key and the open file window will open.
		You can open pattern combinations and monograms
		saved in the machine’s internal memory or on a USB flash
		drive.

ww 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

emachine, 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
r		t		r
						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
q	Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
	remove the hook cover plate.
	q Hook cover release button
	w Hook cover plate
w	Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
e	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
r	damage to the bobbin holder.
q	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 firmly against
	the spool of thread.
	q Large spool holder

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

e	Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specific 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).
r	e Spool holder (special)
	r Hole diameter (3/8˝ to 7/16˝)

tt Spool length (2 3/4˝ to 3˝)

e	r	Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and
		hold the spool as illustrated.
e		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.

qInsert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.

Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the spool with the spool holder.

	q Extra spool pin
	w Hole for extra spool pin
	e Large spool holder
w	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).

zPull 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

eGuide 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. rBobbin

tBobbin winder spindle

vPass the thread to the bobbin.

Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around

the bobbin clockwise several times.

bInsert the thread into one of the slits u of the flange plate y and pull the thread to cut.

yFlange plate uSlit

nPush the bobbin to the right. The visual touch screen will show the bobbin winding sign.

mStart 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.

iBobbin thread cutter B

iNOTE:

For safety purposes, the machine will automatically stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.

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Inserting the bobbin

zPress the lockout key.

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

qLockout key wEnd of thread eBobbin holder rHook cover plate

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. tFront notch

yGuide

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

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

uGuide path 1 iSide notch

NOTE:

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

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

oGuide path 2

!0Slit (Thread cutter)

bSet the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening. Push down the hook cover plate to fit in place.

NOTE:

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

Refer to page 19 for how to draw up the bobbin thread.

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				Threading the Machine
	x	z		CAUTION:
	v			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.
		c		Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. The
				presser foot will go down and the upper thread tension
				disks will open.
b				q Lockout key
n	m		q	Pass the thread in order z to ,.
				z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
				into the guide slot w.
z			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

x			c Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread
e			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
	r	r	v Draw the thread down along the right channel and
			around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the
		c
			thread up along the left channel.
		u	t Right channel
			y Thread guide plate
	i	t	u Left channel
v
			b While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the
			thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw
		y	the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up
			lever.
			i Eye of the take-up lever
	o		n Then pull the thread down along the left channel and
b n m			through the lower thread guide.
			o Lower thread guide
			m Slide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread
			guide to the left.
		!0	!0Needle bar thread guide
			, Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to
			the next page).

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z		Built-in Needle Threader
		NOTE:
		• The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
		needle.
		Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.
q		Do not use thread size 30 or thicker.
		• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin
	w	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
x		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
	er
c		c Pull the thread up and slip it between the thread cutter
		and face plate from behind.
		Pull the thread toward you to cut.

v	v Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

b	b Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is
	pulled up through the needle eye.

n	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
z			holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the
			bobbin thread.
		q	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.
	w		qBobbin thread
			NOTE:
			Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.
			w Thread cutter
x			x Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
			with your left hand.
			eNeedle thread

e

c	c Press the needle up/down button twice to lower and
	raise the needle and pick up the bobbin thread.
	rNeedle up/down button

r

v	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	q Lockout key

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it w counterclockwise.

Remove the needle from the clamp. w Needle clamp screw

		Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
	e	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 firmly with a screwdriver.

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.

r Gap

r

Never use a blunt needle.

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

NOTE:

1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are included in the needle case (Part No. 859856005).

Fabric and Needle Chart

•For general sewing, use red needle.

•Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing fine fabrics.

•In general, use the same thread for both needle and bobbin.

•Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics, stretch fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped stitches.

•Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.

•Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.

•Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of the same fabric you will use for actual sewing.

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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. q w Press the lockout key.

q Needle up/down button w Lockout key

	Raise the presser foot lifter.
e	e Presser foot lifter

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

r Lever

r

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.

uLower the presser bar to lock the foot in place. Each foot is marked with an identification letter.

t Pin

y y Groove

u Identification letter

t

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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
	q	w	the machine before replacing the foot holder.
			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.
e			q Needle up/down button
			w Lockout key
			e Presser foot lifter

	Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder.
	r Setscrew
t	t Foot holder

r

t		Attaching the foot holder
		Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.
	y
		Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
		y Presser bar

r

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		Attaching the Dual Feed Foot
		Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar.
		q Dual feed holder
	w	Tighten the thumbscrew with your fingers.
	e
		Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive.
	w	w Dual feed link
		e Upper feed drive

q

Lower the presser foot lifter. Lower the needle to the lowest position by turning the hand wheel.

Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

q	Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H
w	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 firmly with the screwdriver.

Attaching the Professional grade Foot HP

Attach the professional grade foot HP to the presser bar.

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

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z	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.

qw 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.
		e	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			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.

tr Needle plate release lever

t Needle plate

	r
c	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		v Push down on the mark of the needle plate until it
		locks in place.
		Make sure the warning message disappears and the
	y	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.
w	Place your finger on the tab and slide the arm towards
	you. The light will turn on automatically. Adjust the angle
q	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.

q

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
		q	w Presser foot lifter
			e Extra lifted position
			You can raise the presser foot about 7 mm (1/4˝) higher
	e		than the normal up position by exerting more pressure
			when lifting the presser foot lifter or knee lifter.
w
			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.
	e
	Attaching the knee lifter
	Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the
w	knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
	q Knee lifter
	w Rib
	e Knee lifter socket
q	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.

rr 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
t	knee pressure you exert.

	Using the Cloth Guide
q	Remove the extension table and attach the extra wide
	table.
	Attach the cloth guide to the free arm by pushing the cloth
q	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
	w

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(A)

(H)

(L)

(P)

(Q)

(S)

(PL)

(CS)

(BR)

(D)

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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.

qUtility stitches, Buttonholes and speciality stitches

You can select utility stitches (U), buttonholes and speciality stitches (B) in this category.

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

r Sewing applications

You can select the appropriate stitch for a specific 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 first pattern of the combination (refer to page 68).

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