Janome Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition Instruction Manual

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GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts

1 Bobbin winder spindle 2 Bobbin winder stopper 3 Bobbin thread cutter 4 Visual touch screen 5 Screen up/down button 6 Knee lifter socket 7 Feed balancing dial 8 Extension table (accessory storage) 9 Hook cover release button

10 Hook cover plate

11 Needle plate 12 Automatic needle threader 13 Thread cutter/holder

14 Face plate 15 Foot pressure dial 16 Bobbin winding thread guide 17 Stylus holder (for the touch panel stylus) 18 Spool pin 19 Spool holder 20 Needle clamp screw 21 Needle 22 Zigzag foot A 23 Foot holder 24 Thumbscrew 25 Auto needle threader button 26 Bobbin winding button 27 Thread cutter button 28 Speed control slider 29 Start/stop button 30 Reverse button 31 Auto-lock button 32 Needle up/down button

1 Carrying handle

2 Power switch

3 Machine socket

4 Carriage release lever

5 USB port (for direct PC link)

6 USB port (for CD-ROM drive/USB memory key)

7 Foot control jack

8 Card ejecting button

9 Card slot

10 Hand wheel

11 Buttonhole lever

12 Retractable carriage arm

13 Hard cover (accessory storage)

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Standard Accessories and Storage

The embroidery hoops, foot control, power supply cord,

knee lifter etc. can be conveniently stored in the hard cover.

1 Embroidery hoop-ST (with template)

2 Embroidery hoop-SQ (with template)

3 Foot control

4 Power supply cord

5 Knee lifter

6 Set of red tip needles

7 Bobbin thread for embroidery

8 Felts

9 Stabilizers

10 Template sheets for built-in embroidery designs

11 USB cable

12 Instruction book

13 Key icon reference chart

14 Instructional movie DVD

15 Handbook CD-ROM

16 MC11K Tools CD-ROM (with instruction booklet)

17 Cloth guide

18 Embroidery hoop-AQ (with template and clamps)

The extension table provides a handy compartment for

storing various accessories.

1 Overcasting foot C

2 Rolled hem foot D

3 Zipper foot E

4 Satin stitch foot F

5 Blind hemming foot G

6 Cording foot H

7 Overedge foot M

8 1/4” seam foot O

9 Button sewing foot T

10 Automatic buttonhole foot R

11 Embroidery foot P

12 Darning foot P-2

13 Even feed foot with quilting bar

14 Quilting guide bar

15 Spool holder (large)

16 Spool holder (small)

17 Extra spool pin

18 Spool supporter

19 Felt cushion

20 Bobbins

21 Set of needles

22 Screwdriver

23 Screwdriver key

24 Scissors

25 Lint brush

26 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

27 Button shank plate

28 Touch panel stylus

Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing area

and can be removed for free arm sewing.

1 Extension table

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, waist-

bands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.

It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or

elbows.

For free arm sewing

1 Return the carriage to the home position (refer to

page 67).

2 Turn the power switch off.

3 Remove the extension table.

4 Hook your finger on the bottom of the fillet and draw

the fillet out to the left.

2 Fillet

For flat bed sewing

1 Return the carriage to the home position.

2 Turn the power switch off.

3 Insert the fillet and slide it to the right, between the

free arm and carriage base.

4 Attach the extension table.

3 Carriage base

4 Free arm

NOTE:

Do not pull or push the carriage base.

Connecting the Power Supply

First mak sure the power switch is off and then insert the foot control plug into the jack on the machine if you wish to use foot control. Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and turn the power switch on.

1 Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket

NOTES:

Make sure to use the power supply cord that came with the machine. If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds before turning it on again. The foot control cannot be used in the embroidery mode.

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.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of the switch.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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.

1 Foot control cord

2 Pin connector

Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and turn the power switch on.

CAUTION:

Do not pull the foot control cord beyond the red mark.

Machine Operating Buttons

1 Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine. This button can be used either in the ordinary sewing mode or embroidery mode. In the ordinary sewing mode, 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, that it has been stopped.

NOTE:

The start/stop button cannot be used in the ordinary sewing mode when the foot control is connected to the machine.

4 Auto-lock button

When sewing stitch pattern U1, U2, U8 or U9, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is pressed. When sewing all other stitches, the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and stop automatically. The machine will trim the threads automatically after locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is enabled (refer to page 22).

5 Speed control slider

This slider will set the maximum sewing speed in the ordinary sewing mode (refer to page 9).

6 Auto needle threader button

Press this button and follow the step-by-step instruction displayed on the visual touch screen to thread the needle. Refer to page 13.

7 Bobbin winding button

Press this button to wind the bobbin. Refer to page 10.

8 Thread cutter button

Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads automatically. Refer to page 28.

2 Reverse button

When sewing stitch pattern U1, U2, U8 or U9, the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. If the stitch pattern U1, U2, U8 or U9 has been selected and the foot control is not connected, the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. If you press the reverse button when sewing any other stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop.

3 Needle up/down button

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

NOTES:

The thread cutter button does not function:

- soon after turning on the power.

- when the presser foot is in the up position.

- when being pressed 4 times in a row.

Utility(U)

Straight Stitch

Screen up/down button

The visual touch screen can be raised to open (clear)

the space for handling fabrics etc.

Pressing the button raises the screen, while

pressing the button lowers the screen.

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CAUTION:

Be sure to store the visual touch screen in the lowest

position before carrying or storing the machine to

prevent the screen from damage by impact.

Do not force to move the visual touch screen by hand.

Do not press the surface of the visual touch screen

with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or

the like. Use the touch panel stylus to press the visual

touch screen.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right. To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.

Foot control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

NOTE:

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed.

Operating Instructions:

Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine model MC 11000.

NOTE:

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.

Setting the Spool of Thread

Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread.

NOTE:

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

Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project. Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin.

Place the felt cushion on the spool pin and place a spool of thread on it as shown.

NOTE:

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

Winding the Bobbin

This machine has an exclusive motor for bobbin winding, which allows you to wind the bobbin while stitching.

1 Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and

remove the hook cover plate.

2 Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

3 Pull the thread from the spool and pass the thread

through the thread guide. Draw the thread around and under the bobbin winding tension disk.

4 Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from

the inside to the outside.

5 Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left.

6 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and

press the bobbin winding button . Press the bobbin winding button again to stop the bobbin when it has wound several layers, and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin .

NOTE:

Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook

(marked with “J”). Using other bobbins, such as

prewound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problem

or damage to the bobbin case.

7 Press the bobbin winding button again .

When the bobbin is fully wound, the bobbin winder stopper returns to the original position and the machine will stop automatically. Cut the thread with the thread cutter.

(A)

Inserting the Bobbin

1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise.

2 Guide the thread into the front notch (A) on the

bobbin holder.

3 Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the

tension spring blades.

4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread

slips into the side notch (B).

(B)

5 Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear.

Reattach the hook cover plate.

NOTE:

A threading chart is shown on the hook cover plate for

your reference.

Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down

button twice to raise the needle.

Turn the power switch off.

1 Draw the thread from the spool. Hold the thread with

both hands and pass the thread under the thread

guide plate. Tug the thread until it snaps.

2 Draw the thread down along the right channel and

around the bottom of the guide plate.

3 Pull the thread up along the left channel to the

thread take-up lever.

4 Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever and

down into its eye from the right to the left, while

holding the thread at the spool.

5 Then pull the thread down along the left channel

and through the lower thread guide.

6 Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

on the left.

7 Thread the needle with the automatic needle

threader (refer to the next page).

Using the Automatic Needle Threader

Turn the power switch on and lower the presser foot.

1 Hold the end of the needle thread gently.

2 Press the auto needle threader button . The threader

lowers automatically and the hook comes out through the needle eye from behind it.

3 Pull the thread down around the thread guide, then

pass the thread from the right and under the hook as shown.

4 Draw the thread to the left and slip it into the slit of the

thread holder from the bottom and cut the thread with the thread cutter as shown.

5 Press the auto threader button again. The threader

goes up automatically and pulls the thread out through the needle eye. Pull the loop of thread to the back.

NOTES:

The automatic needle threader works well on the needles Nos. 11-14, sewing threads Nos. 50-90 and Janome embroidery threads. Thick threads, Nos. 20 and 30, are not suitable for the automatic needle threader.

NOTES:

You may need to hold the thread end with your hand when threading certain kinds of threads. When threading monofilament thread, hang the thread end on the thread holder on the face plate.

CAUTION:

Do not turn the handwheel while the automatic needle threader is in the lowered position to prevent it from damage. Do not touch the automatic needle threader while it is moving.

If the automatic needle threader is locked by turning the handwheel accidentally, release it as follows: Carefully turn the handwheel to move the needle up or down a little, so that it frees the automatic needle threader. Press the auto needle threader button to restore the automatic needle threader to the up position.

If the automatic needle threader will not return to the up position by pressing the auto needle threader button, correct it as follows:

1. Turn the power switch off.

2. Open the face plate.

3. Turn the threader shaft counterclockwise to release the hook from the needle eye.

4. Turn the power switch on and the automatic needle threader will return to the up position.

5. Close the face plate.

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread

1 Raise the presser foot lifter.

2 Hold the needle thread with your finger and press

the up/down needle button twice to pick up the

bobbin thread.

3 Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the

bobbin thread.

4 Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under

the presser foot.

Changing Needles

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch off and

disconnect the machine from power supply before

changing the needle.

Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle

button and lower the presser foot.

Turn the power switch off.

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-

clockwise.

Remove the needle from the clamp.

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat

side of the needle to the rear.

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push

it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle

clamp screw firmly with a screwdriver.

Fabrics and needle chart

Weight

Very Light

Light

Medium

Fabric

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy Net, Tulle

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe, Qiana

Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot

Leather Suede

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits

Leather, Vinyl, Suede

To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the

needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)

The gap between the needle and the flat surface should

be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle.

Type of Needle

Universal, Ball Point

Blue Tipped Needle Universal

Blue Tipped Needle, Ball Point

Wedge Point Leather Needle

Universal

Ball Point

Wedge Point Leather Needle

Needle Size

9 (65)

11 (75) 11 (75), 12 (80)

11 (75)

14 (90)

Heavy

Very Heavy

Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking

Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur, Drapery Fabrics

Leather, Suede

Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics

Topstitching for Special Finish

Denim Needle

Universal

Wedge Point Leather Needle

Universal

Topstitching Needle

16 (100)

16 (100), 18 (110)

16 (100)

14 (90)

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser

foot.

1 Presser foot lifter

You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4")

higher than the normal up position by exerting more

pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. This helps

you to place the layers of thick fabrics or embroidery

hoops under the foot.

Knee Lifter

The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing

patchwork, quilting etc, since it allows you to handle

the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.

Attaching the knee lifter

Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the

knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.

1 Knee lifter

2 Knee lifter socket

Adjusting the knee lifter

The angle of knee lifter can be adjusted to fit your

knee.

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.

3 Setscrew

4 Angle bar

Using the knee lifter

Push the knee lifter with your knee to easily move the

presser foot up and down.

You can control how high the foot rises by the amount

of knee pressure you exert.

NOTE:

Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching, otherwise

the fabric will not be fed smoothly.

Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot

WARNING:

Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot.

Removing the presser foot

Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lifter. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will drop off.

Attaching the presser foot

Place the presser foot you wish to use 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.

Button sewing foot T

Insert the rear pin on the foot into the groove of the foot

holder.

Gently lower the presser bar while holding the foot with

your fingers.

Darning foot P-2

Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder.

Attach the darning foot P-2 to the presser bar putting

the pin on the needle clamp screw.

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

Even feed foot

Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder.

Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the

lever over the needle clamp screw and secure it with

the thumbscrew.

Embroidery foot P

Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder.

Attach embroidery foot P to the presser bar from be-

hind.

Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

Adjusting the Foot Pressure

The foot pressure control dial should be set at “3” for

regular sewing.

Reduce the pressure to “2” for appliqué, cutwork, drawn

work, basting and embroidery.

Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics.

Utility(U)

Straight Stitch

Mode Selection

When you turn on the power switch, the visual touch

screen will show the opening “welcome” window, then

the ordinary sewing mode will appear after a few

seconds.

The machine will be set for straight stitch sewing.

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NOTE:

After turning on the power, it takes several seconds for

the pattern selection window to be displayed on the

visual touch screen.

(This is the required boot up time and is not a defect.)

Mode selection keys

1 Ordinary sewing mode key

Press this key to enter the ordinary sewing mode.

2 Embroidery mode key

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Press this key to enter the embroidery mode.

3 Open file key

Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch

patterns and embroidery designs you have saved.

4 Set mode key

Press this key to enter the setting mode. In this mode,

you can customize the machine settings to your prefer-

ence. The machine settings for ordinary sewing, em-

broidery, language selection and common settings are

available in this mode.

5 Help movie key

Press this key to view the on-screen movie on the

essential operations.

CAUTION:

Do not press the surface of the visual touch screen with

hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like.

SET1

10 mim

Utility(U)

Straight Stitch

Machine Settings

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Set mode key

When you press the set mode key, you can customize the machine settings. Press one of the 4 setting mode keys to select the mode to customize.

SET1

Remaining Bobbin Thread

SET1

Screen Contrast

Sewing Light

Eco Mode

10 mim

Screen Saver

Auto Tension

Auto

Feed Dog

Thread Cut after Auto-Lock

Auto Tension

Auto

1 Common setting mode

In this mode, the machine settings or function for both ordinary sewing and embroidery can be customized or executed.

off

2 Ordinary sewing setting mode

In this mode, the machine settings or function for ordinary sewing can be customized or executed.

off

3 Embroidery setting mode

In this mode, the machine settings or function for embroidery can be customized or executed.

Remaining Bobbin Thread

Grid Line

Grid Size

Language

10mm

Language Selection

off

4 Language selection mode (Flag mode)

In this mode, you can select one of 10 languages for the messages displayed on the screen.

Registering the custom settings

After customizing the settings, press the register key to enable the new settings. To cancel the changes to the settings, press the exit key

and the setting mode window will close.

SET1

10 mim

Screen Contrast

Common settings

Sewing Light

Eco Mode

10 mim

Screen Saver

off

The contrast of the visual touch screen can be adjusted

with “+” or “–“ key.

2 Sound

The buzzer sound can be adjusted with the “+” or “–“

key. To mute the buzzer, set the value to “0”.

3 Sewing light options

The dual sewing lights can be turned on or off

individually.

4 Eco mode

The sewing lights will turn off, and the visual touch

screen will display go dark if you have not used the

machine for a while. Touching the screen will turn on

the lights and screen.

The eco mode timer can be set from 1 to 30 minutes by

pressing the “+” or “–“ key.

1 Screen contrast

5 Screen saver

Press the on/off key to check the box. so the

screen will show the screen saver instead of entering

the eco mode.

You can also create your original screen saver for the

MC 11000 with the Screen Saver tool.

Save the data in an ATA PC card or USB memory key,

and insert it into the port of the MC 11000.

Press the import key to import the screen saver

from the ATA PC card or USB memory key.

NOTES:

The Screen Saver Tool is available in the MC11K Tools

CD-ROM included in the standard accessories.

For instructions on installation and operation of the

software, refer to the separate instruction booklet.

SET2

Yes

inch

inch/mm

1 Inch/mm options

You can set your machine's measuring unit to either

inch or millimeter by pressing the “inch” or “mm” key.

Touch Screen Calibration

Format

Built-in Memory

ATA PC Card

Yes

The default unit setting is millimeter.

(A)

USB Memory

Reset all to defaults

Touch Screen Calibration PRESS MARK (+).

Format Memory? All the stored data will be erased.

(B)

Built-in

Yes

Touch Screen Calibration END

2 Touch screen calibration

If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment,

you can correct it in the key position adjustment

window.

When you press the key, window (A) will be shown.

With your finger, press the black cross as it appears in

order. When you press the last black cross, the window

(B) will be shown. The window will close and go back to

the original screen with the new setting being

registered.

3 Formatting the memory

If the internal memory, ATA PC card or USB memory

key does not function due to damage to the memory

bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the

memory.

4 Resetting all to default

Press the yes key to reset all the parameters to the

original values (factory settings).

SET1

Auto Tension

Auto

Remaining Bobbin Thread

Feed Dog

Ordinary sewing mode settings

1 Auto thread tension

The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the “+” or “–“ key.

2 Low bobbin thread warning

The low bobbin thread warning level can be adjusted with the “+” or “–“ key.

Thread Cut after Auto-Lock

off

3 Drop feed option

This option allows you to sew the decorative stitches with the feed dog lowered. Press the drop feed key to lower the feed dog. When you start the machine, the warning message will appear to advise you to raise the feed dog, however you can continue sewing with the feed dog lowered. To raise the feed dog, return to the ordinary sewing setting mode and press the raise feed dog key then press the register key.

4 Auto thread cutting

In the following cases, the machine will trim the threads and stop automatically, if you check the box by pressing the “on/off” key .

1. Pressing the auto lock button

2. The auto lock stitch is programmed.

3. Sewing monogram

4. Sewing the pictograph patterns

Favorite Stitch Adjustment

Resume Mode

5 Color options

Press the key to select one of the 3 colors for the pattern selection keys, which will display in the color shown. To change the screen background color, press the key to open the custom color window. To select the hue, press one of the 24 color tiles. To change the shade of the selected color, press and drag the slider up or down.

Resume last pattern?

6 Favorite stitch adjustment on/off

If you wish to save the altered settings for the utility stitches for future use, press the key to check the box on.

7 Resume Mode

When Resume Mode is enabled, the last pattern sewn before turning the power off will be resumed when the power is turned on again. To enable Resume Mode, press the on/off key to check the box on. When you turn the power on, the confirmation window will open. Press the OK key to resume the last sewn pattern.

SET1

Auto Tension

Auto

Embroidery mode settings

1 Auto thread tension

The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with

Remaining Bobbin Thread

the “+” or “–“ key.

2 Low bobbin thread warning

The low bobbin thread warning level can be adjusted

Grid Line

Grid Size

10mm

off

with the “+” or “–“ key.

3 Grid on/off

To show the grid, press the on/off key to check the box. To hide the grid, press the on/off key again to uncheck the box.

4 Grid size

The grid size can be changed by pressing the “+” or “–“ key.

5 Embroidery maximum speed

The maximum embroidery sewing speed can be changed from 400 to 800 spm in 100 spm intervals by pressing the “+” or “–“ key or with the speed control

Rayon 40

Polyneon 40

Poly Sheen

slider. Press the speed control slider key if you wish to change the embroidery sewing speed with the speed

Polyester 40

Rayon 40

control slider. The speed can also be changed while the machine is running.

NOTE:

Reduce the sewing speed when sewing patterns with narrow zigzag stitches that tend to distort at high speed.

6 Thread selection

There are five brands of embroidery thread to choose

from. Press the key of the thread you wish to use. The color code of the selected brand will be shown on the color/part key along with the name of the color.

7 Auto thread cutting

The machine will trim the threads automatically when it stops for changing the thread to the next color. Select “Stop” to turn off auto thread cutting.

8 Jump thread cutting

Press the “–” or “+” key to set the minimum length of jump thread to be cut. The machine will automatically cut jump threads longer than the length selected. To turn this function off, press the “+” key until “OFF” is indicated.

NOTE:

This function is disabled when a design pattern for the hoop FA is selected.

Resume Mode

9 Color options

10 Resume Mode

When Resume Mode is enabled, the last stitch sewn before turning the power off will be resumed when the power is turned on again. To enable Resume Mode, press the on/off key to check the box on. When you turn the power on, the confirmation window will open. Press the OK key to resume the last stitch of the sewn pattern.

Language

Language Selection

Language Selection (Flag mode)

You can select one of the following 10 languages by pressing the corresponding key.

1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 4 Italian 5 Dutch 6 German 7 Portuguese 8 Swedish 9 Russian

10 Finnish

㻃㻃

Winding the bobbin

㻃㻃㻃

Threading the machine

㻃㻃㻃

Auto Needle Threader

Sensor Buttonholes

㻃㻃

Adjusting patterns

Changing needles

㻃㻃

Embroidery settings

Auto Needle Threader

Winding the bobbin

㻃㻃

Sensor Buttonholes

㻃

Embroidery settings

㻃㻃

On-screen Help Movie

Press the help key to open the help movie menu.

You can view 7 topics of essential operations of the

machine.

Threading the machine

㻃㻃㻃

Auto Needle Threader

㻃㻃㻃

Auto Needle Threader

Adjusting patterns

㻃㻃

Changing needles

㻃

Select the help topic you wish to view by pressing the

thumbnail, and the movie window will open.

Press the play key to start the movie and press

the stop key to stop playing.

You can search the movie in forward or reverse

direction by pressing the fast forward key or

rewind key .

Pressing the full screen key enlarges the movie

window to full screen.

Press the exit key to close the current window.

Auto Needle Threader

L.S

Utility(U)

Straight Stitch

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

The stitches in the ordinary sewing mode are classified into 6 groups. Press one of the tabs to select the group.

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Buttonholes(B)

Sensor BH Pull down BH Lever.

Auto

15 16

17 18 19 20 21

Monogram

Block

A B C D E F G H

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Quick Reference

Utility(U)

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Buttonholes(B)

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Quilting(Q)

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NOTE:

In this manual, pattern number refers t the initial for each group or category. For example pattern #15 in the buttonholes and specialty stitches is refered as pattern B15.

1 Utility stitches (U)

You can select utility stitches for seaming, overcasting, blind hemming, basting and shell tucking.

2 Buttonholes and specialty stitches (B)

There are various styles of buttonholes, button sewing stitch, darning, tacking, fly stitches and eyelets available in this section.

3 Decorative stitches

This group consists of 5 categories, i.e. (Q) patchwork/ quilting, (H) heirloom stitches/cross stitches, (S) decorative satin stitches, (D) decorative stitches and (P) pictograph stitches. These stitches and patterns are programmable.

4 Monogramming

You can sew letterings as well as combinations of characters and symbol patterns.

5 Sewing applications

You can select the proper stitch for a specific sewing project and fabric type from the designated applications in this group.

Quilting(Q)

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6 Quick menu (Quick reference)

You can select the desired stitch from the categorized stitch list. You can jump to the desired page of the menu by pressing the page key (see page 62).

Function keys 1 Drop feed key: To drop or raise the feed dogs. 2 Twin needle key: To set the stitch width for twin

needle sewing. The key will be grayed out if the selected stitch is not suitable for twin needle sewing.

3 Needle position key: To set the needle position to

stop, up or down when the machine stops.

4 Adjust key: To open the manual setting window for

altering the stitch settings.

5 Start over key: To sew again from the first stitch of

the pattern.

Utility(U)

Straight Stitch

Utility Stitches

Straight stitches

Patterns U1 to U6 are straight stitches for seaming.

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Press the pattern selection key of the desired stitch.

Starting to sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a

seam guideline on the needle plate. Lower the needle

to the point where you want to start.

Pull the needle and bobbin threads towards the rear.

Press the start/stop button or foot control. Gently guide

the fabric along the seam guideline letting the fabric

feed naturally.

Sewing from the edge of thick fabric

The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the

horizontal position.

This is helpful when you start sewing at the extreme

edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you

wish to start sewing.

Lower the foot while pushing in the black button. The

foot will be locked in the horizontal position to avoid

slipping.

Changing sewing direction:

Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the

fabrics by pressing the needle up/down button.

Raise the presser foot.

Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing

direction as desired.

Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new

direction.

Securing seams

For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse

button and sew several reverse stitches.

The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and

hold the reverse button.

Press the reverse button once when sewing the

lock-a-matic stitch (pattern U3) or locking stitch (pattern

U4) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop

automatically.

Cutting threads

After finishing sewing, press the thread cutter button

to cut the threads.

NOTES:

The thread cutter button does not function when the

presser foot is raised.

To start the next seam, it is recommended to bring the

bobbin thread up and pull both needle and bobbin

threads to the back under the presser foot.

Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut

specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter

does not work well.

To use the thread cutter on the face plate, remove the

fabric and draw it to the back.

Pull the treads up and slip them between the thread

cutter and face plate from behind.

Pull the threads toward you to cut.

Using the seam guide lines

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover

help you measure seam allowance.

NOTE:

The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance

from the center needle position in millimeters and

inches.

Angle scale on the needle plate

You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired

angle without marking by using the unique angle scales

on the needle plate.

The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120

degrees.

Variety of straight stitches

U1 Straight stitch in center needle position

Use this stitch for seaming, zipper sewing, rolled hemming etc.

U2 Straight stitch in left needle position

Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge.

U3 Lock-a-matic stitch

Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once. The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, and then stop sewing automatically.

U4 Locking stitch

This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed. Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric. The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward. When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam, the machine will sew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewing automatically.

U5 Triple stretch stitch

This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength.

U6 Stretch stitch

This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat.

Utility(U)

Straight Stitch

Manual stitch settings

When you press the adjust key, the screen shows the

manual setting window.

You can alter the needle drop position of the straight

stitches, stitch length and needle thread tension.

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Adjust

Press the “+” key to move the needle drop position to

the right.

Press the “–” key to move the needle drop position to

the left.

Press the “+” or “–“ key in the middle to alter the stitch

length.

3.5

2.20

4.2

Default

0.0

3.5

Adjust

7.0

3.5

2.20

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This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension

control, however you may need to manually adjust the

tension balance depending on the sewing condition, or

you can fine-tune the thread tension to suit your prefer-

ence.

Press the “+” key to increase the tension.

Press the “–” key to decease the tension.

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Zigzag Stitch

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Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs

including overcasting. These stitches can be used on

most woven fabrics

Zigzag stitches

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A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué.

Adjust

5.0

1.50

3.0

Default

Manual stitch settings

When you press the adjust key, the screen shows the

manual setting window.

You can alter the stitch width (or needle drop position of

the straight stitches), stitch length and needle thread

tension.

Press the “+” or “–“ key below the property that you

wish to change.

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