Janome MB-7 Instruction Manual

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

DANGER

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

WARNING

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

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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

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

6. Do not use outdoors.

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

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

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

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

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

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

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

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To reduce the risk of burns, fire, 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)

I

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least

resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of

electric shock.

1. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the

equipment-grounding conductor.

2. If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding

conductor to a live terminal.

3. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely

understood, or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by

a qualified electrician.

4. This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated

in Fig. A. A temporary adaptor, which looks like the adaptor illustrated in Fig. C, may be used to connect this

plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Fig B. If a properly grounded outlet is not available, the temporary

adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.

The green colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent

ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place

by the metal screw.

Fig. A

Fig.C

Fig.B

grounding means

Fig.C

Metal screw

II

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

Installing the Machine ...................................................... 2

Adjusting the feet ........................................................... 3

Names of Parts ................................................................ 5

Sub control panel ..........................................................6

RCS unit (optional for some models) ............................6

Standard Accessories .................................................7-8

Assembling the Spool Stand ...........................................9

Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread ............. 10

Setting the spool of thread ..........................................10

Setting the thread cone ...............................................10

Installing the Hoop Supporter ........................................ 11

Installing the RCS Unit (optional for some models) ....... 12

Connecting the Power Supply ....................................... 13

Direct PC-Link ...............................................................14

Winding the Bobbin .......................................................15

Removing the bobbin case .......................................... 16

Removing the bobbin ..................................................16

Inserting the bobbin ..................................................... 17

Inserting the bobbin case ............................................17

Threading the Needle ...............................................18-20

Threading the needle with the needle threader ........... 20

Stabilizers ...................................................................... 21

Template ........................................................................ 21

Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop....................22

Setting the Embroidery Hoop ........................................23

Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops ........23

BASIC OPERATION

Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel .................24

Machine operating buttons .......................................... 24

Function buttons .......................................................... 24

LCD screen .................................................................25

Machine setting ........................................................26-27

Starting to Embroider................................................28-29

Removing the Hoop ....................................................... 30

Adjusting the Thread Tension ........................................ 31

Replacing the needle ..................................................... 32

Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit.....................33

Machine operating buttons .......................................... 33

Panel keys ................................................................... 34

On-screen Help Movie ................................................... 35

Disconnecting the RCS Unit .......................................... 36

Moving the pattern ....................................................... 50

Resizing the pattern ....................................................50

Rotating the pattern ..................................................... 51

Deleting the pattern ..................................................... 51

Saving the le .............................................................. 51

Alternate function key assignment ..............................52

Duplicating the pattern ................................................52

Flipping the pattern ...................................................... 52

Monogramming in an arc ............................................. 53

Customizing the color setting ......................................54

Grouping the patterns .................................................... 55

Color grouping ............................................................. 55

Zooming the editing window .......................................... 56

Combining the Patterns and Lettering ......................57-59

Adjusting the start position ............................................60

Adjusting the re-start position after thread breakage.....60

Starting to Embroider.....................................................61

Customizing the Settings with the

Sub Control Panel ....................................................62-66

Customizing the Settings with the Optional

RCS Unit...................................................................67-77

File Management ........................................................... 78

Saving the Pattern as a File ........................................78

Creating a new folder ..................................................79

Changing the folder name ........................................... 79

Opening a le ..............................................................80

File list option ..............................................................81

Deleting the folder .......................................................82

Deleting the le ............................................................ 82

OPTIONAL ITEMS

USB Flash Drive ............................................................ 83

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook ......................................................... 84

Cleaning the Bobbin Case ............................................. 84

Cleaning the Tension Leaves and Disks ........................ 85

Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism ................ 86

Oiling ........................................................................87-88

Error Message ............................................................... 89

Troubleshooting ........................................................90-91

ADVANCED OPERATION WITH THE OPTIONAL
RCS UNIT

Selecting the Embroidery Patterns ................................ 37

Selecting the built-in designs ..................................38-39

Function keys ...........................................................40-41

Monogramming..............................................................42

Function keys ..............................................................43

Entering the characters ...............................................44

Deleting a character ....................................................45

Inserting a character .................................................... 45

Saving the monogram .................................................45

Placement of monogramming .....................................46

Multi-color monogramming .......................................... 47

Editing............................................................................48

Editing Functions ........................................................... 49

Selecting the hoop .......................................................49

1

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

Installing the Machine

Place the machine on a at and stable surface such as
a sturdy table that could withstand the machine’s weight

and vibration.

Place the machine on the at and level surface.

Make sure that all the feet rmly contact the surface.

q

Provide a sufcient space around the machine to
allow the hoop to move freely.
q 20 cm (7–7/8˝)
w 20 cm (7–7/8˝)
e 30 cm (11–7/8˝)

e

w

q

2

e

e

Adjusting the feet

Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise (in the
direction of A) as much as possible, before placing the
machine on a surface.

q Adjusting screw

Place the machine on a at and level surface.

Turn the adjustable foot so the four feet rmly contact the

surface.
w Adjustable foot

e Foot

Turn the adjusting screw clockwise (in the direction B)

until it contacts the surface.

q

B

A

NOTE:

Make sure that the machine sits on the surface without
shaking.

w

e

3

CAUTION:

Do not use the machine near appliances that radiate
electromagnetic noise such as a microwave oven, or
do not plug in the machine to the same branch circuit
where such appliances are connected.

CAUTION:

Do not use or store the machine near a heat radiator
or in a place with dust or high humidity.

CAUTION:

Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight or open
air.

CAUTION:

Two or more persons are required when transporting
the machine.
Hold the machine by the two legs and the hand grip
on the bottom of the backside of the machine.
q Hand grip

* Remove the hoop supporter when transporting the

machine to avoid damage by hitting the supporter.

q

4

e

q

w

!1

!2

!0

Names of Parts

Thread guide bar

q

Pre-tension control

w

Tension control

e

Check spring

r

Hoop supporter

t

Needle plate

y

Hook cover

u

START/STOP button

i

Auto thread cutter button

o

Sub control panel

!0

Spool stand

!1

Spool pins

!2

t

y

r

@1

u

i

o

@0

!9

!8

!7

!6

* For assembling the thread guide bar and the

spool stand, refer to page 9.

*

For installing the hoop supporter, refer to page 11.

Machine socket

!3

Power switch

!4

Carriage

!5

Bobbin winder button

!6

Bobbin winder stopper

!7

Bobbin winder spindle

!8

Bobbin thread cutter

!9

Bobbin winder thread guide

@0

Handwheel

@1

RCS connector socket

@2

USB port

@3

@2

@3

!5

!4

!3

5

q

w

y

e

r

t

q

Sub control panel

MODE button

q

Trace button

w

Arrow buttons

e

ENTER button

r

LCD brightness adjusting dial

t

LCD display

y

RCS unit (optional for some models)

RCS unit

q

START/STOP button

w

Auto thread cutter button

e

Trace button

r

Jog buttons

t

Carriage return button

y

Stitch back button

u

Stitch forward button

i

Bobbin winder button

o

Bobbin winder indicator

!0

USB port

!1

LCD touch panel

!2

w

e

r

!2

t

y

u

i

* The RCS unit is for 7-needle embroidery machine only

and cannot be used for other models.

!0

!1

o

CAUTION:

Do not press the LCD touch panel with hard or sharp
pointed objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like.

Press the LCD touch panel and buttons gently.
Rough or forceful pressing may damage the unit.

6

q w

e r

t y

u

Standard Accessories

Needle (DB x K5Q1-NY, #11) (x 10)

q

Scissors

w

Bobbin (x 5)

e

Lint brush

r

Seam ripper

t

Handy needle threader

y

Spool cap (x 8)

u

Spool net (x 15)

i

Screwdriver

o

Screwdriver (small)

!0

Oiler

!1

Tweezers

!2

Offset screwdriver

!3

Accessory box

!4

i

o !0

!1

!3

!2

!4

7

y

i

r

t

w

u

Standard Accessories

Instruction book

eq

q

Instructional DVD

w

Power supply cable

e

USB cable

r

Screwdriver (large)

t

Hoop M1

y

(with template)

Hoop M2

u

(with template)

Hoop M3 (MB Hoop 50 x 50

i

(with template)

Hoop supporter

o

Felt ring (large) (x 8)

!0

Felt ring (small) (x 8)

!1

Spool rest (x 8)

!2

Thread guide bar

!3

Spool stand

!4

Thread guide pole (x 2)

!5

Setscrew (x 3)

!6

Setscrew A (x 2)

!7

Setscrew B (x 2)

!8

Spool pin A (x 7)

!9

Spool pin B (x 1)

@0

(MB Hoop 240 x 200 mm)

(MB Hoop 126 x 110 mm)

mm

)

o

!0

!1

!3

!4

!6

!2

!5

RCS unit (optional for some models)

!9

@0

!7 !8

8

Assembling the Spool Stand

z x

c

t

y

q

u

w

e

r

z Insert the spool pins A into the spool stand.

Insert the thread guide poles and secure the poles

with setscrews A from the bottom.
q Thread guide poles
w Setscrews A
e Spool stand
r Spool pin A

x Insert the spool pin B into the spool stand.

t Spool pin B

c Attach the thread guide bar to the thread guide poles

with the setscrews B.

* Tighten the setscrews rmly with the screwdriver

(large).

y Thread guide bar

u Setscrews B

v

q

v Attach the assembled spool stand to the machine with

the 3 setscrews.
i Setscrews

i

i

9

e

w

e

y

q

t

r

w

e

Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread

Felt rings of two sizes are provided to accommodate
various types of spools of thread and thread cones.

Use the large felt rings for large thread cones.

For small thread cones or spools of thread, insert the
small felt rings into the large rings.

q Spool of thread
w Spool pin
e Felt ring (large)
r Felt ring (small)
t Small spool of thread
y Spool pin for bobbin winding

w

w

i

q

u

o

Setting the spool of thread

Place the spool of thread on the spool pin, with the thread
coming out from the left backside.

Attach the spool cap and rmly press it against the spool.
w Spool pin
u Spool cap

Setting the thread cone

Attach the spool rests on the spool pins.

Place the thread cones on the spool pins.

Cover the thread cone with the spool net if the thread is
shaky or kinky when sewing.

If the net is too long for a spool, fold the net and place it
on the spool.
q Spool of thread
w Spool pin
i Spool rest
o Spool net

!0

NOTE:

To prevent the thread from unraveling, leave the net on
the thread cone or hook the thread end into the notch
of the spool when it is not in use.
!0 Notch

10

Installing the Hoop Supporter

z

x

q

e

w

CAUTION:

Turn the power switch off before installing the hoop
supporter.

z Loosen the two thumbscrews on the hoop supporter.

q Hoop supporter
w Thumbscrew

x Hold the hoop supporter with both hands and place it

under the carriage plate by inserting the necks of both
thumbscrews into the slots in the carriage plate.
e Slot in the carriage plate

w

c

w

c Tighten the thumbscrews with the screwdriver to

secure the hoop supporter.

* When carrying the machine, remove the hoop supporter

from the machine.

11

Installing the RCS Unit (optional for some models)

z x c

t

v

b

r

u

o

q

w

e

y

i

View from the bottom

!0

z Loosen the thumbscrew and open the mounting arm.

q Thumbscrew
w Mounting arm

x Loosen the screw knob A and set the RCS unit on the

mounting arm by hooking the RCS unit on the pins.

Tighten the screw knob A to secure the RCS unit.

e Screw knob A
r RCS unit
t Pin

c Adjust the angle of the mounting arm as desired and

tighten the thumbscrew.
q Thumbscrew
w Mounting arm

v Insert the connector into the connector socket on the

back of the machine with the marks aligned.
y Connector socket
u Connector
i Mark

b Fold and secure the cable under the spool stand as

shown.
o Spool stand
!0 Cable slotted into ribs
!1 Cable coming from connector
!2 Excess cable secured in the opening

n m

r

!2

!3

!1

!4

CAUTION:

Make sure to secure the cable under the spool stand.
A loose cable may interfere with the hoop.

n Loosen the screw knob B on the end of the mounting

arm and tilt the RCS unit to adjust the angle of the
LCD screen for easier viewing.

m Tighten the screw knob B to secure the RCS unit.

r RCS unit
!3 Screw knob B

If you want to use the RCS unit without installing, extend
the two legs on the backside of the RCS unit so that it
rests on an angle for easier viewing.

!4 Leg

12

z

v

q

e

x

w

r

c

t

Connecting the Power Supply

CAUTION:

Turn the power switch off before connecting the
machine to the power supply.

z Turn the power switch off.

q Power switch

x Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.

w Machine plug
e Machine socket

c Insert the power supply plug into the properly

grounded outlet.
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet (grounded)

v Turn the power switch on.

q Power switch

CAUTION:

While in operation, always keep your eyes on
thevsewing 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.

Grounding Instructions:

This machine is equipped with a grounding cable and
plug.

The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded.

If a properly grounded outlet is not available, contact

a qualied electrician to install the properly grounded

outlet.

Refer to page II for more instructions.

13

PC

M

q

w

Direct PC-Link

The machine can be connected to PC with the USB cable
included as standard accessory.
You need Digitizer V5 software (optional item) to operate
the machine via direct PC-link.

q Type A USB connector
w Type B USB connector
e Transferring the data

Connecting the Machine and PC

Start up the machine and PC, and insert the type A USB
connector into the PC.

Insert the type B USB connector into the USB port on the
machine.

For operating instructions, refer to the instruction manual
of Digitizer V5.

CAUTION:

Do not turn the power switch off or disconnect the
USB cable while the data transfer is in progress.
Otherwise the data will be lost or the memory will be
damaged.

e

Embroidery Data Format

The following embroidery data formats can be used

with this machine.

(1) .jef (Janome embroidery format)
(2) .jef + (editable Janome embroidery format)
(3) .dst (Tajima embroidery format)

* Tajima format (.dst) does not have thread color

information. Madeira (Rayon 40) thread color
information will be assigned automatically.

14

Winding the Bobbin

z x

q

t

c

u

y

w

e

NOTE:

Cotton or spun polyester threads sizes 90 to 120 are
recommended for bobbin thread.
Do not use poor quality prewound bobbins.

z Place the thread cone (spool of thread) on the rear

most spool pin.

x Pass the thread through the thread guide A.

Pass the thread through the upper hole and lower hole
in the thread guide B.
q Thread guide A
w Thread guide B

e

c Draw the thread to the front.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
rmly around and under the tension disk.
e Tension disk

v b

t

r

n

u

,

t

m

u

y

v Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from

the inside.

Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

r Hole in the bobbin
t Bobbin winder spindle

b Push the bobbin winder stopper up against the

bobbin.
y Bobbin winder stopper

n Press the bobbin winding button while holding the

thread end.
u Bobbin winder button

m Press the bobbin winder button to stop the machine

when the bobbin has wound a few layers.

Cut the thread close to the bobbin and press the

bobbin winder button again.
u Bobbin winder button

, When the bobbin is fully wound, the machine will stop

automatically.

Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder spindle.

t Bobbin winder spindle

i

Cut the thread with the bobbin thread cutter.

i Bobbin thread cutter

* Do not remove the thread from the bobbin thread

cutter after cutting the thread.

15

Removing the bobbin case

z

x

r

w

CAUTION:

Turn the power switch off before removing the bobbin
case.

z Open the hook cover toward you.

q Hook cover

q

x Hold and open the latch of the bobbin case.

Take the bobbin case out from the machine.

w Bobbin case
e Latch

CAUTION:

Do not force to pull the thread keeper when you
remove the bobbin case.
r Thread keeper

q

e

Removing the bobbin

Release the latch and take out the bobbin.

q Latch
w Bobbin

w

16

Inserting the bobbin

z

w

x c

e

v

y

u

r

q

t

z Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case leaving a

2˝ (5 cm) thread tail as illustrated.
q Bobbin
w Bobbin case

x Draw the thread to slip it into the slit of the bobbin

case.
e Slit

c Pull the thread to slide it under the tension blade until

the thread comes out from the notch.
r Tension blade
t Notch

v Draw the thread to the right behind the thread guide

and slip the thread into the back slit.
y Back slit
u Spring
i Front hole

z

y

u

i

e

w

x

i

r

* The bobbin should turn clockwise when the thread

is pulled.

* Pull out about 2˝ (5 cm) of thread.

Inserting the bobbin case

CAUTION:

Turn the power switch off before inserting the bobbin
case.

z Hold the bobbin case with the latch and insert the

bobbin case into the hook, aligning the bulge with the
concave. Push the bobbin case as far as it will go and
release the latch.
q Latch
w Bulge
e Concave

q

x Close the hook cover.

r Hook cover

17

z x

q

w

e

Threading the Needle

The method of threading needle is all similar.

Review the threading procedure of the rst needle when

threading other needles.

NOTE:

Rayon threads are recommended for needles to
achieve a better result.

Threading needle No.1

z Push back the tension release lever.

q Tension release lever

x Place a thread cone on the front right spool pin.

Draw the thread up and pass it through the right hole

in the thread guide bar from behind.

Slip the thread under the tension leaf.

w Hole in the thread guide bar
e Tension leaf

e

NOTE:

Refer to the illustration for the thread path of each
pre-tension.
r Pre-tension

r

Threading needles No. 2-7

For threading needles No. 4 and 7, draw the thread up
and pass it through the hole in the thread guide bar
from behind.

For threading needles No. 2, 3, 5 and 6, pass the

thread through the thread guide and pass is through
the hole in the thread guide bar from behind.

6

7

5

t

t Thread guide

Slip the thread under the tension leaf as illustrated.

4

3

y

* The number on thread cone indicates the needle

number.
y Threading path

2

1

18

c

v

c Draw the thread to the right pre-tension control.

t

r

u

r

u

t

y

u

i

Pass the thread through the guide hole from behind.

While holding the thread with both hands, slip the

thread under the tension disk of the pre-tension
control.

Hook the thread around the guide pin from right to left

as shown in the threading path.

Make sure to insert the thread under the tension disk

by tugging the thread.
r Pre-tension control
t Guide hole
y Threading path
u Guide pin

v Hold the thread with both hands and pull it down along

the right channel.
i Tension control

b n m , .

⁄0 ⁄1 ⁄2

!3

!4

!6

!2

!0

o

!1

!5

!7

!8

b Draw the thread down and pass it through the right

hole in the guide plate.
o Guide plate
!0 Right hole in the guide plate

n Pass the thread through the eye of the right check

spring.
!1 Eye of the check spring

m Pull the thread up and pass it through the second hole

from the right.
!2 Second hole from the right

, Continue to pull the thread up to the right take-up

lever. Pass the thread through the eye of the take-up
lever.
!3 Take-up lever

. Draw the thread down and pass it through the third

hole from the right in the guide plate.
!4 Third hole from the right

⁄0 Continue to draw the thread down to the lower guide

plate and pass the thread through the right hole.
!5 Lower guide plate
!6 Right hole in the lower guide plate

⁄1 Hold the thread with both hand and slip the thread

behind in the right needle bar thread guide.
!7 Needle bar thread guide

⁄2 Thread the needle with the handy needle threader

(refer to the next page).
!8 Needle

19

⁄3

⁄3 Pass the thread through the hole in the presser foot.

Draw the thread up and pinch the thread tail with the

holder spring.
!9 Hole in the presser foot
@0 Holder spring

@0

!9

⁄4

z

x

q

w

e

q

⁄4 Pull up the tension release lever to close the tension

disks.
q Tension release lever

Threading the needle with the needle threader

z Hold the needle threader with a triangle mark facing

up. Insert the thread into the Y-notch of the threader
from the right.
q Triangle mark
w Y- n o t c h

x Slide the threader down along the needle while

pushing it gently until the threader pin goes into the
needle eye.

Place the V-notch over the needle just above the

needle eye.
e V-notch

c

v

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c Push the threader until the threader pin comes out

through the needle eye with a loop of thread.

v Remove the threader from the needle slowly, leaving

the thread loop behind the needle eye.

Using the tweezers, pull the loop of the thread out to

the back.
r Tweezers

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q

Adhesive (Iron-on) Stabilizer

Place the Wrong side of fabric and the glossy side of the
stabilizer together. Fold up a corner of the stabilizer and
fuse it with an iron.

NOTE:

• Fold up a corner of the stabilizer, to make it easier to
peel off the excess stabilizer after stitching.

• Ironing temperatures vary depending on kind of
adhesive type stabilizer.

Stabilizers

To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to
use stabilizers.

Types of stabilizer

• Tear-away stabilizer:
Use tear-away stabilizers for stable woven fabrics.

• Iron-on stabilizer:
Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabrics with an iron.

• Cut-away stabilizer:
Use cutaway stabilizers for knits and all kinds of
unstable fabrics.

• Water soluble stabilizer:
Use this stabilizer for cutwork or lace embroidery, and
also for the right side of looped fabrics such as toweling
to avoid loops coming through the embroidery.

• Sticky stabilizer:
This stabilizer is a sticky paper used for securing a
small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the hoop.
It is also used for velvet and other napped fabric that
would be permanently marked by the hoop.

Usage

The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side of
fabric.

More than one layer may be required.

Felt or stable fabrics do not need to be stabilized and you
may embroider directly on them.

For rm fabrics, you may place a thin paper under the

fabric.

The non-adhesive type should be used when
embroidering fabric, which cannot be ironed or for

sections, which are difcult to iron.

Cut the stabilizer larger than the embroidery hoop and
set it on the hoop so that the entire piece is fastened
within the hoop to prevent looseness of the fabric.

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Template

Use the template to set the fabric in the embroidery hoop
(refer to page 22).

q Center point of design pattern

Alignment point of monogramming (center justify) for
(vertical/horizontal orientation)

w Alignment point of monogramming (left justify) for

horizontal orientation

e Alignment point of monogramming (right justify) for

horizontal orientation

r Alignment point of monogramming (top justify) for

vertical orientation

t Alignment point of monogramming (bottom justify) for

vertical orientation
* For placement of monogramming, refer to page 46.

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Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop

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z Attach stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric.

Mark the centerlines for pattern placement on the right

side of the fabric.
q Fabric
w Centerlines
e Stabilizer

CAUTION:

Thick and hard materials such as multi-layer canvas
may cause needle to warp or break.

x Place the inner hoop with the template on the fabric.

Make sure that the arrow marks on the hoop and
template are facing away from you.

Align the centerlines on the fabric and template.

r Inner hoop
t Template
y Arrow mark

c Loosen the hoop tightening screw on the outer hoop.

u Outer hoop
i Hoop tightening screw

o

v Hold the inner hoop and fabric together and push

them into the outer hoop. Make sure to keep the
centerlines aligned.

Do not push the setting plates. Push the 4 corners of

the inner hoop.
o Setting plate

b

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b Tighten the hoop tightening screw slightly. Pull the

edge of the fabric to stretch it drum-tight.
i Hoop tightening screw

NOTE:

Make sure the bottom of the inner hoop is level with
the outer hoop.

n Tighten the hoop tightening screw securely.

i Hoop tightening screw

m Remove the template.

t Template

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Setting the Embroidery Hoop

Hold the setting plate with both hands and insert them

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w

under the holder clips.

Slide the hoop on the hoop supporter until the holes
catch the positioning pins on the hoop supporter.

q Holder clip
w Positioning pin
e Hole on the setting plate

NOTE:

• Do not set the hoop front-side back or upside down.

The arrow mark on the inner hoop should face away
from you.
r Arrow mark

• Be careful not to pinch the fabric edge under the

hoop supporter.

Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional

B

B

A

Hoops

The hoop supporter provides the position to adapt

optional hoops available on the market, such as Tajima’s

hoop.

Position A: M1 hoop (240mm x 200mm)
M2 hoop (126mm x 110mm)

A

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M3 hoop (50mm x 50mm)

Position B: Tajima hoops (optional)

Remove setscrews on both left and right hoop supporter
arms and remove them.
q Setscrew

Attach both hoop supporter arms to the hoop supporter
bar in the position depending on the hoop you wish to
use.

Secure the supporter arms with the setscrews.
w Left hoop supporter arm
e Right hoop supporter arm
r Hoop supporter bar

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BASIC OPERATION

Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel

Machine operating buttons

q START/STOP button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

* When you press this button once, the LCD screen will

show the reminder [H:M1 ?] asking you to conrm the

hoop type to be used.
After checking the hoop type, press this button again to
start sewing.

* The button glows red when the machine is stitching,

and green, when the machine has stopped.

w Auto thread cutter button

Press this button to trim the threads.

e Bobbin winding button

Press this button to wind the bobbin.

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Use the sub control panel to operate the machine without
the RCS unit.

Function buttons

q MODE button

Press this button to select one of the following modes.

1. Ready to Sew

2. Stitch count setting

3. Color section setting

4. Needle bar number setting

5. Pattern selection

6. My setting

w Trace button

Press this button to trace the outline of the embroidery
pattern without stitching.

e Arrow buttons

These buttons can be used as Jog buttons in the Ready
to Sew mode.

In other modes, these buttons are used for selecting the
items.

r

t

r ENTER button

Press this button to conrm your selection or register the

settings.

t LCD brightness adjusting dial

Turn this dial with your ngertip to adjust the brightness
of the LCD screen.

y LCD screen

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W: 00

W: 01

z

LCD screen

z When turning the power on, the LCD screen will show

[W:00].
Press the ENTER button and the hoop will move to
the home position.
q ENTER button

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NOTE:

If the LCD screen shows [E:03], press the ENTER
button to initialize the needle bar position.
After initializing, the LCD screen will show [W:00].

x The LCD screen will show [W:01].

Press the MODE button to start a new project or press
the ENTER button if you wish to continue the last
project before you turned the power off.
q ENTER button
w MODE button

c The LCD screen will show the Ready to Sew mode

display.
In the Ready to Sew mode, the LCD screen shows the
following information.

The LCD screen will show the Ready to Sew mode
display.

In the Ready to Sew mode, the LCD screen shows the
following information.

Hoop type

e

• Standard hoops
M1: MB Hoop 240 x 200 mm
M2: MB Hoop 126 x 110 mm
M3: MB Hoop 50 x 50 mm

(A)

• Optional Tajima hoops
T1: Tajima hoop 34 mm dia. (933100239A00*)
T2: Tajima hoop 54 mm dia. (933100439A00*)
T3: Tajima hoop 84 mm dia. (933100639A00*)
T4: Tajima hoop 112 mm dia. (933100839A00*)
T5: Tajima hoop 142 mm dia. (933101039A00*)
T6: Tajima hoop 78 x 168 mm. (933200239A00*)
(*Tajima part number)

• Optional special hoops
S1: Socks hoop 37 x 59 mm
S2: Socks hoop 28 x 50 mm
H1: Flat hat hoop 100 x 90 mm

• Optional monogram hoops
J1: No. 11 Monogram hoop 30 mm dia.
J1: No. 12 Monogram hoop 30 mm dia.
J2: No. 6 Monogram hoop 24 x 54 mm
J3: No. 13 Monogram hoop 64 x 28 mm
J4: No. 8 Monogram hoop 42 x 67 mm
J5: No. 3 Monogram hoop 46 x 46 mm
J6: No. 2, 9 Monogram hoop 66 x 66 mm
J7: No. 1 Monogram hoop 110 x 95 mm
J8: No. 7 Monogram hoop 120 x 121 mm
r Stitch count
* If the stitch count is 100 thousand or more, it will be

indicated in 6 digits refer to the gure (A).

t Color section
13: Total number of colors
01: Order number of the current color
y Needle bar number

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