Janome Memory Craft 9900 Instruction Manual

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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

The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

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)

GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts .................................................................. 1-2

Embroidery unit case ............................................................ 2

Standard Accessories........................................................ 3-4

Extension Table .................................................................... 5

Accessory Storage ............................................................... 5

Changeable Frame ............................................................... 5

Connecting the Power Supply .............................................. 6

Controlling Sewing Speed .................................................... 7

Speed control slider ........................................................... 7

Foot control ........................................................................ 7

Machine Operating Buttons .................................................. 8

Touch Panel Keys ................................................................. 9

Setting the Spool of Thread ................................................ 10

Winding the Bobbin ....................................................... 10-12

Removing the bobbin ....................................................... 10

Winding the bobbin .......................................................... 11

Inserting the bobbin ......................................................... 12

Threading the Machine ....................................................... 13

Needle threader .................................................................. 14

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ........................................... 15

Replacing Needles ............................................................. 16

Replacing the Presser Foot ................................................ 17

Replacing the Foot Holder .................................................. 18

Replacing the Needle Plate ................................................ 19

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot.............................. 20

Knee lifter ........................................................................... 20

Adjusting the Foot Pressure ............................................... 21

Raising and Dropping the Feed Dog .................................. 21

Mode Selection ................................................................... 22

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

Ordinary Stitch Patterns ................................................ 23-24

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode .......................25-26

Utility Stitches ..................................................................... 27

Straight stitches .................................................................. 27

Starting to sew ................................................................. 27

Sewing from the edge of thick fabric ................................ 27

Changing sewing direction ............................................... 27

Turning a square corner ................................................... 27

Securing seams ............................................................... 28

Cutting threads ................................................................ 28

Using the seam guide lines ................................................ 28

Variety of straight stitches .............................................. 29-30

Zigzag stitches .................................................................... 30

Variety of overcasting stitches .................................... 31-32

Manual Stitch Settings ................................................... 33-34

Cloth guide ......................................................................... 35

Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches .................................... 36

B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole ..................................... 37-38

Manual settings .................................................................. 39

Using the Stabilizer Plate ................................................... 40

B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole ................................. 41-42

Other buttonholes ............................................................... 43

Corded buttonhole .............................................................. 44

B7 Darning ......................................................................... 45

B9 Eyelet ............................................................................ 46

Decorative Stitches ........................................................ 47-48

Quilting(Q) .......................................................................... 49

S1-S12 Decorative satin stitches ........................................ 50

Twin Needle Sewing ........................................................... 51

Programming a Pattern Combination ................................. 52

Editing a pattern combination ............................................. 53

Startover key ...................................................................... 54

Checking pattern combination length ................................. 54

Monogramming ................................................................... 55

Function keys ..................................................................... 55

Manual thread tension ........................................................ 56

Individual thread tension .................................................. 56

Unified thread tension ...................................................... 56

Spacing ............................................................................... 56

Reducing the size of letters ................................................ 56

Programming a monogram ................................................. 57

Sewing Application ............................................................. 58

Seaming........................................................................... 59

Overedge ......................................................................... 60

Blind hem ......................................................................... 61

Shell tuck ......................................................................... 62

Rolled hem....................................................................... 63

Zipper sewing ............................................................. 64-66

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Gathering ......................................................................... 67

Basting ............................................................................. 67

Button sewing .................................................................. 68

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

Applique ........................................................................... 70

Patchwork ........................................................................ 71

Quilting........................................................................ 72-74

CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Common Setting Mode ................................................. 75-78

Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode ...................................... 79-81

Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns .................................. 82

EMBROIDERY MODE

Embroidery Unit .................................................................. 83

Attaching the embroidery unit .......................................... 83

Extending the carriage arm ............................................. 84

Detaching the embroidery unit ......................................... 85

Attaching the Embroidery Foot ........................................... 86

Foot pressure ..................................................................... 86

Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate .......................... 87

Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery ............................... 88

Embroidery Hoops .............................................................. 89

Stabilizers ........................................................................... 90

Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop .......................... 91

Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine ................. 92

Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs ............................... 93

Monogramming ................................................................... 94

Function keys ................................................................... 95

Programming a monogram .............................................. 96

2- Letter monogram ......................................................... 97

Editing a monogram ......................................................... 98

Ready to Sew Window ................................................. 99-102

Starting to sew embroidery ............................................... 103

Fringe designs ............................................................... 104

Applique designs ....................................................105-106

Editing Mode ..................................................................... 107

Free Arm Hoop (optional item) ......................................... 113

CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Embroidery mode settings ......................................... 114-116

FILE MANAGEMENT

Saving and Opening a File ............................................... 117

Saving a file ................................................................... 117

Creating a new folder ..................................................... 118

Opening the file.............................................................. 119

Viewing file names ......................................................... 119

Changing a name of the file or folder ............................. 120

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area ................................................... 121

Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide .......................... 122

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 123-124

STITCH CHART .......................................................125-127

DESIGN CHART ......................................................128-131

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GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts

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Top cover

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Spool pin

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Spool holder (Large)

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Touch panel stylus holder

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Bobbin thread cutter B

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Presser foot pressure dial

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Bobbin winder spindle

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Bobbin thread cutter A

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Thread take-up lever

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Visual touch screen

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Changeable frame

!2

Knee lifter socket

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Feed balancing dial cap

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Extension table
(accessory storage)

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Needle plate release lever

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Thread cutter/holder

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Face plate

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!2

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#1

#2

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Hook cover release button

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Hook cover plate

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Needle plate

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Zigzag foot A

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Presser foot holder

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Lever

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Needle threader

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Buttonhole lever

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Needle clamp screw

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Start/stop button

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Reverse button

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Auto-lock button

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Needle up/down button

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Thread cutter button

#2

Speed control slider

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Handwheel

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Connector for external thread

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cutter switch
USB port

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Drop feed dog lever

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Machine socket

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Foot control jack

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Power switch

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Carrying handle

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Presser foot lifter

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Cover

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Embroidery unit socket

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Embroidery unit

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Carriage arm

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Carriage arm release lever

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Semi-hard fabric cover

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Embroidery unit case

Embroidery unit case

To use:

Open the flaps.
Attach the supporter as shown.
Place the embroidery unit as shown
so the supporter prevents the
embroidery unit sways inside the
case while carrying.

Flaps

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Supporter

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Embroidery unit

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Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

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Overedge foot M

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Satin stitch foot F

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Blind hemming foot G

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Zipper foot E

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Automatic buttonhole foot R

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Stabilizer plate

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Rolled hem foot D

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Darning foot PD-H

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Button sewing foot T

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1/4˝ seam foot O

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Embroidery foot P

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Straight stitch needle plate

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Bobbin X 5 (1 set on the machine)

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Needle set

!6

Screwdriver

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Lint brush

!8

Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)

!9

Quilting guide bar

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Spool holder X 2 (large) (1 set on the
machine)

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Spool holder X 2 (small)

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Extra spool pin

@3

Scissors

@4

Button shank plate

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Touch panel stylus

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Bobbin holder cleaner

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Changeable frame X2 (Metallic Green,
Pearl White)

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Cloth guide

Standard Accessories

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Embroidery hoop SQ14a (with template)

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Embroidery hoop RE20a (with template)

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Magnetic clamps (X4)

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Bobbin holder for embroidery

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Power supply cable

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Knee lifter

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Foot control

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Instruction book

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Key icon reference chart

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Instructional DVD

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Template CD

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Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free arm sewing.

To remove:

Draw the table to the left.

To attach:

Slide the table on the base and push it to the right.

Free arm sewing

The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or elbows.

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Accessory Storage

The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
compartment in the extension table.
Pull the lid towards you to open the accessory storage.

Straight stitch needle plate

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Extra spool pin

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Bobbins

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Other accessories can be stored in the compartment.

Changeable Frame

You can replace the changeable frame with the attached
changeable frames (Pearl white or Metallic green).

To remove:

Hold the changeable frame with your hand, and slide the
frame up.
Remove hooks from holes to remove the frame.

To attach:

Match the hooks to the holes.
Push the frame against the machine and slide it down
along the machine to fit into the place.

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Connecting the Power Supply

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

into the machine socket e.

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

and turn the power switch q on.

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

NOTES:

Make sure to use the power supply cable that came
with the machine.
If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
before turning it on again.

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING :

While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine from the power supply:

- when leaving the machine unattended.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control.

into the machine socket e.

pin connector r into the jack t on the machine.

and turn the power switch q on.

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NOTE:

The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on the 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.

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Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

You can limit the maximum sewing speed in both the ordi­nary sewing mode and embroidery mode 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.

The sewing speed can be changed while stitching.

Foot control

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

NOTES:

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

This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown
safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the
machine is running overloaded. Follow the safety
instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.

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
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e Hooks

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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.

NOTES:

•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, normal or high (refer to page 79).

w Reverse button

When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9, U10, Q1-Q3 or
BR1-5, the machine will sew in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed.

If stitch pattern U1, U4, U9, U10, Q1-Q3 or BR1-5, has
been selected and the foot control is not connected,
the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed.

If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.

e Auto-lock button

When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9, U10, Q1-Q3 or
BR1-5, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches
and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is
pressed.

When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to
the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and
stop automatically.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after
locking the stitch when “Thread Cut after Auto-Lock”
option is turned on (refer to page 81).

r Needle up/down button

Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle in down position.
However, you can change the needle stop position in the
setting mode (refer to page 79).

NOTE:

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

t Thread cutter button
Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the
threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming
the threads (refer to page 28).

NOTES:

•TheLEDsignalu blinks when the machine trims
threads.

•TheLEDsignalu turns on when “Thread Cut
after Auto-Lock” is ON in setting mode (refer to page

81).

•Usethethreadcutteronthefacecoverifthethread

is #30 or thicker.

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Touch Panel Keys

CAUTION:

Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen with
hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the
like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard
accessories.

q Home key
Press this key to return to the initial page of the ordinary
sewing mode or embroidery mode.

w Mode switch key
Press this key to enter into embroidery mode or to return
to ordinary sewing mode.

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e Open file key

Press this key and the open file window will open.
You can open pattern combinations, monograms and
embroidery designs saved in the machine’s internal
memory or on a USB flash drive.

r Set mode key
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, Embroidery and Choose Language are available
in this mode (refer to page 75-81 and 114-116).

t Lockout key
Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the
machine, replacing the accessories etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons are
deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.

y 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.

u Touch bar
Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display
the next page or previous page.

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Setting the Spool of Thread

Open the top cover.
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.

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 the
bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on
a sewing project.
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the
spool with the spool holder.

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NOTE:

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

Winding the Bobbin

Removing the bobbin

CAUTION:

Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.

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

remove the hook cover plate.

x Remove the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

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NOTE:

Use the plastic bobbins (marked with a “J”) for
horizontal hook. Using other bobbins, such as pre­wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems
and/or damage to the bobbin holder.

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Winding the bobbin

z Pull the thread from the spool.
Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot q.

q Guide slot

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x 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.

Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with

both hands.

w Thread guide
e Guide plate

c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
r Bobbin
t Bobbin winder spindle

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v Pass the thread to the bobbin.

Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around

the bobbin clockwise several times.

b Insert the thread into one of the slits u of the flange

plate y and pull the thread to cut.

y Flange plate
u Slit

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n Push the bobbin to the right. The visual touch screen

will show the bobbin winding sign.

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

will stop spinning automatically.

Stop the machine and return the bobbin winder to its

original position by moving the spindle to the left.

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, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread

cutter B.

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Inserting the bobbin

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z Press the lockout key.

Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook
cover plate.

q End of thread
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e Hook cover plate

x Hold the bobbin with 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.

r Front notch
t Guide

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c Draw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide

path marked “1”.

Make sure that the thread comes out from the side

notch of the bobbin holder.

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u Side notch

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NOTE:

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

v Continue to draw the thread along the guide path

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

i Guide path 2
o Slit (Thread cutter)

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

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

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread.
Refer to page 15 for how to draw up the bobbin
thread.

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Threading the Machine

Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever
to the highest position.
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. Raise the
presser foot.

Lockout key

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Pass the thread in order from z to m.

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Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

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into the guide slot.

Guide slot

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Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread

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around the corner of the guide.
Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right
channel until the thread snaps.

Corner of the guide

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Right channel

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Draw the thread down along the right channel and

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

Right channel

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Thread guide plate

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Left channel

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While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the

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thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw
the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take-up
lever.

Eye of the take-up lever

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Then pull the thread down along the left channel

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and through the lower thread guide.

Lower thread guide

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Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

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from the left.

Needle bar thread guide

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Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

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the next page).

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Needle threader

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NOTE:

The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle.
Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

Make sure the machine is locked out.
Lower the presser foot.

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

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The threader hook comes out through the needle eye
from behind.
q Threader knob
w Threader hook

Draw the thread from the left to the right, under the left

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guide, threader hook and right guide.
Draw the thread around the right guide toward you.
e Left guide
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Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is

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pulled up through the needle eye.
t Thread loop

Pull the thread loop to take the thread end out through

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the needle eye to the rear.
Press the lockout key to unlock the machine.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with a twin needle.

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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread

After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin
holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the
bobbin thread.
However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when
sewing gathering stitches etc.

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z Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin

holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according
to the instructions on page 12, but leave a 10 cm (4˝)
tail of bobbin thread as shown.

q Bobbin thread

NOTE:

Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.

w Thread cutter

x Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly

with your left hand.

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

raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread.

r Needle up/down button

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

presser foot.

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Replacing Needles

CAUTION:

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

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
q Lockout key

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter­clockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
w Needle clamp screw

r

Fabric

Fine

Medium

Heavy weight

w

Lawn

Georgette

Tricot

Sheeting

Jersey

Wool

Knit

Denim

Tweed

Coating

Quilting

e

Thread Needle

Silk #80-100

Cotton #80-100

Synthetic #80-100

Silk #50

Cotton #50-80

Synthetic #50-80

Silk #30-50

Cotton #40-50

Synthetic #40-50

Purple tip needle

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
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

Never use a blunt needle.

Fabric and Needle Chart

• Forgeneralsewing,useneedlesize

#11/75 or #14/90.

• Finethreadsandneedlesshouldbeused

#9/65-11/75

Blue tip needle

#11/75-14/90

Red tip needle

#14/90-16/100

for sewing fine fabrics.

• Ingeneral,usethesamethreadforboth

needle and bobbin.

• Useabluetipneedleforsewingne

fabrics, stretch fabrics and buttonholes to
prevent skipped stitches.

• Useapurpletipneedleforsewingthick

fabrics, denims, quilt layers and across the
hem to prevent skipped stitches.

• Useastabilizerorinterfacefor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.

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.

For embroidery:

• Ingeneral,useabluetipneedle.

• Usearedtipneedlefordensestitchembroidery.

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w

Replacing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

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

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
q Lockout key

q

Raise the presser foot lifter.
w Presser foot lifter

e

t

r

Press the black lever on the backside of the foot holder.
The presser foot will snap off.
e Lever

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the lever, do not push it down.

y

Place the desired foot under the foot holder so that the
pin of the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the presser foot lifter to lock the foot in place.
r Pin
t Groove

Each foot is marked with an identification letter.
y Identification letter

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Replacing the Foot Holder

e

q

w

Replace the foot holder, if you use the darning foot or
embroidery foot.

CAUTION:

Press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the
power switch off before replacing the foot holder.

Removing the presser foot holder

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the
presser foot lifter.
q Lockout key
w Presser foot lifter

Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the presser foot
holder.
e Thumbscrew

q

w

Attaching the darning foot PD-H

Attach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by putting
the pin on the needle clamp screw.
q Pin
w Needle clamp screw

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

Attaching the embroidery foot P

Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from
behind.
Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

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Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing fine
fabrics and also when embroidering.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the needle plate.

q

w

e

Raise the needle and press the lockout key.
Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.

Lockout key

q

Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.
Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle
plate will snap off.

Needle plate release lever

w

A message will appear warning that the needle plate is
not secured.
Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.
Remove the needle plate to the right.

Extra lifted position

e

Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.
Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.
Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.

Push down on the mark of the needle plate until it locks in
place.

A confirmation message will appear.
Press the X key and the straight stitch is automatically se­lected.

Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the
needle does not hit the needle plate.

Press the lockout key to unlock.

CAUTION:

Never press the needle plate release lever while running
the machine.

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q

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

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

You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up
position. This allows for changing the needle plate, and
also helps you to place thick layers of fabrics under the
foot.

w Extra lifted position

w

q

w

y

e

r

t

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.

Knee lifter

q

Knee lifter socket

w

Rib

e

Notch

r

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.

Setscrew

t

Angle bar

y

Using the knee lifter

Push the knee lifter with your knee to 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.

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q

Adjusting the Foot Pressure

The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure
dial located under the top cover.

The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7.
For ordinary sewing, set 5 at the setting mark.

q Foot pressure dial
w Setting mark
e Recommended setting

w

w

Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and
stretch fabrics.
To reduce the pressure, set the dial at a lower number.

e

Raising and Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered for basting, sewing on
buttons, free motion quilting etc.

Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed
dog.

q Drop feed lever
w Feed dog

Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed
dog, it will return to the up position when you start the
machine.

e

q

The feed dog position will be show on the visual touch
screen.

e Dropped position
r Raised position

r

NOTE:

If you start the machine with the feed dog lowered, a
message will appear on the visual touch screen.

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Mode Selection

When you turn the power switch on, the visual touch
screen will show the ordinary sewing mode after a few
seconds.
The machine is set for straight stitch sewing.

w

e

q

NOTE:

After turning on the power, it takes several seconds to
display the opening window.
(This is the required boot up procedure.)

To switch to the embroidery mode, first turn the power
switch off then attach the embroidery unit.
Turn the power switch on and press the mode switch key.

Mode switch key

q

A confirmation message w will appear. Do not press
the OK key or X key. Open the carriage arm and the
message e will appear. Press the OK key to switch to
the embroidery mode and the carriage will move to the
starting position.
To switch back to the ordinary sewing mode, press
the mode switch key and follow the instructions in the
confirmation message.
For embroidery sewing, please refer to embroidery
sewing instruction from page 83.

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q

w

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

Ordinary Stitch Patterns

In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 4 categories
available.

1. Utility stitches and Buttonholes

2. Decorative and quilting stitches

3. Monogramming

4. 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.
For example pattern #3 in the Buttonhole is referred
to as pattern B3.

Utility stitches, Buttonholes and

q

speciality stitches

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

(A)

(Q)

(BR)

(H)

(S)

(D)

(L)

(PL)

(P)

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Decorative and quilting stitches

w

This category consists of the following 9 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)

Monogramming

You can program lettering as well as a
combination of characters.

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r

Sewing applications

r

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

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q

w

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode

Adjust key

q

Press this key to open the manual setting window.
You can adjust the settings of the stitch width, stitch
length, thread tension, and cloth guide position. (refer to
pages 33-35).

Twin needle key

w

Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle
sewing (refer to page 51).
The key will be grayed out if the selected pattern is not
suitable for twin needle sewing.

Program key

e

Press this key to program a pattern combination.
When this key is pressed, the cursor keys, mirror image
keys, delete key and save file key will appear.

Vertical mirror image key

r

Press this key to sew a vertical mirror image of the
selected pattern (refer to page 52).

e

r

t

Horizontal mirror image key

t

Press this key to sew a horizontal mirror image of the
selected pattern. The key is grayed out if the selected
pattern cannot be turned over (refer to page 52).

uy

Delete key

y

Press this key to delete the pattern from the pattern
combination.

Save file key

u

Press this key to save the pattern combination as a file.

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!0

i

o

Letter size key

i

Press this key to select the letter size for monograms.

Letter case key

o

Press this key to select upper case or lower case for
monograms.

Cursor keys

!0

Press one of the cursor keys to move the cursor up or
down.

!1

!0

Startover key

!1

This key will appear when you stop sewing.

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 54).

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q

Utility Stitches

Straight stitches

Patterns U1 to U5 are straight stitches for seaming. Press
the pattern selection key for the desired stitch.

NOTE:

When sewing fine fabrics with straight stitch, select
patterns U1, U2 or U3, and use straight stitch needle
plate for better sewing result (refer to page 19).

Starting to sew

Place the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle
plate. Lower the needle to the point where you want to
start.
Pull the needle thread towards the rear and lower the foot.

Press the start/stop button or foot control to start sewing.
Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line letting
the fabric go naturally.

Start/stop button

q

NOTES:

•Pulltheneedlethreadtotheleftwhenusingsatin

stitch foot F or automatic buttonhole foot R.

•Afterusingautothreadcuttingorthreadingthe

bobbin holder, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread. However, you need
to pull the needle thread towards the rear.

w

5/8˝

e

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 for 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
is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.
After a few stitches, the black button is released
automatically.

Black button

w

Changing sewing direction

Stop the machine and raise the presser foot lifter to raise
the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing
direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot.
Start sewing in a new direction.

Turning a square corner

To maintain a 5/8˝ seam allowance after turning a square
corner, use the cornering guide on the needle plate.
Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the
cornering guide lines.
Raise the presser foot lifter and turn the fabric 90
degrees.
Lower the presser foot.
Start sewing in the new direction.

Cornering guide

e

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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.

Reverse button

q

Press the reverse button once when sewing the
lock-a-matic stitch (pattern U2) or locking stitch (pattern
U3) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop
automatically.

e

w

q

Cutting threads

To cut the threads after finishing sewing, press the thread
cutter button. The needle bar will automatically go up after
trimming the threads.

Thread cutter button

w

NOTES:

The thread cutter button does not function when the
presser foot is up.
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 threads up and slip them between the thread
cutter and face plate from behind.
Pull the threads toward you to cut.

Thread cutter

e

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

The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120
degrees.
Use the broken lines when piecing patchwork pieces with
the 1/4˝ seam foot O.

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Variety of straight stitches

U1 Straight stitch in center needle position

Use this stitch for seaming, rolled hemming etc.

U2 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.

U3 Locking stitch

This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch
is needed.
The machine will sew several locking stitches at the be­ginning 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.

U4 Straight stitch in left needle position

Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge.

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, U7 Stretch stitches

These are narrow stretch stitches designed to eliminate
puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting
the seam to be pressed completely open flat.
Use U7 for seaming fine fabrics or stretch fabrics.

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U8 Basting

See page 67 for sewing instructions.

Zigzag stitches

U9, U10 Zigzag stitches

Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs includ­ing overcasting. These stitches can be used on most
woven fabrics.
A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.

U11 Multiple zigzag stitch

These stitches are used for mending tears.

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Variety of overcasting stitches

U11 Multiple zigzag stitch:

This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and
other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam
allowance. After sewing, trim off the seam allowance
closer to the stitches.

U12 Overcasting stitch:

This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and
overcast edges of fabrics.
Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and
sew. The stitch width cannot be adjusted.

Zigzag foot A

Overedge foot M

U13 Knit stitch:

This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics
as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the
greatest amount of elasticity and strength.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and
sew.
For better results, use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving
an adequate seam allowance.
After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the
stitches.

U14 Overlock stitch:

This stitch finishes the edges of fabric in a way similar to
a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and
sew.
The stitch width cannot be adjusted.

Overedge foot M

Overedge foot M

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U15, U16 Blind hemming

See pages 61 and 62 for sewing instructions.

U17 Shell tuck

See page 62 for sewing instructions.

U18 Hemstitch

Use this stitch for fagoting or decorative stitch.

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q

Manual Stitch Settings

When you press the adjust key, the screen shows
the manual setting window.

Adjust key

q

You can alter the stitch width (or needle drop
position of the straight stitches), stitch length and
needle thread tension.
Press the “+” or “–” key beside the setting you
wish to change.

Altering needle drop position (straight
stitches)

Press the “+” key to move the needle drop
position to the right.
Press the “–” key to move the needle drop
position to the left.

Altering stitch width

Press the “+” key to increase the stitch width.
Press the “–” key to decrease the stitch width.

NOTE:

The adjustable range of patterns U6, U7, U9,
U10 and U11 is 0.0 to 7.0.

Altering stitch length

Press the “+” key to increase the stitch length.
Press the “–” key to decrease the stitch length.

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q

Adjusting thread tension

This machine is equipped with automatic
thread tension control, which optimizes the
tension balance for the selected stitch pattern.
“Auto” will be indicated in the thread tension
window when automatic thread tension control
is applied to the selected stitch pattern.

Thread tension window

q

Balanced thread tension

e

w

Straight stitch:

threads interlock between the layers.

Zigzag stitch:

slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

However, you may need to manually adjust
the tension balance depending on the sewing
conditions, or you can fine-tune the thread
tension to suit your preference.

Press the “+” key if the tension is too loose.

w

Press the “–” key if the tension is too tight.

e

When manual thread tension control is
applied, “Manual” will be indicated in the
thread tension window.

Both needle and bobbin

The needle thread appears

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r

q

e

w

Cloth guide

CAUTION:

Always leave sufficient space to the left of the machine
when using the cloth guide.
Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot R is
attached.
The extension table cannot be opened when the cloth
guide is in use.

Attaching the cloth guide

Attach the embroidery unit (refer to page 83).
Insert the pin on the cloth guide into the carriage hole.
Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the cloth
guide.

Pin

q

Cloth Guide

w

Carriage Hole

e

Attaching knob

r

Setting the cloth guide position

Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window.
Press the cloth guide key.

Cloth guide key

t

t

The visual touch screen will show a warning message.
Press the OK key.

The cloth guide adjustment window will open.
Press the or keys to move the
cloth guide to the desired position.
The cloth guide will move the distance indicated on the
key.
The cloth guide position is indicated on the scale bar
and the distance from the center needle drop position is
indicated in millimeters or inches.

NOTE:

The machine will not run if the cloth guide adjustment
window is open.

Press the default key to return the cloth guide to the
default position (15 mm or 5/8˝).

Default key

y

Make sure to return the carriage to the stored position by
pressing the cloth guide storage key and remove the cloth
guide after you finish sewing.

Cloth guide storage key

u

u y

Press the OK key to register the setting and close the
cloth guide adjustment window.

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Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches

Variety of buttonholes

B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole

This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics.
The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot.

B2 Auto (Square) buttonhole

This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can
manually set the buttonhole size and the machine memorizes it to sew buttonholes of
the same size.

B3 Round end buttonhole

This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and
children's clothes.

B4 Fine fabric buttonhole

This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine, delicate fabrics such as
fine silk.

B5 Keyhole buttonhole

The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. It is also
suitable for larger and thicker buttons.

B6 Stretch buttonhole

This buttonhole is suitable for stretch fabrics. It can also be used as a decorative
buttonhole.

NOTE:

B3-B6 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing procedure is the same as for B1.

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z
x

q

B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole

Pull open the button holder of the automatic

z

buttonhole foot R, and place the button in the button
holder. Push it tightly against the button.

Button holder

q

NOTE:

Use the blue needle for sewing buttonholes on fine to
medium fabrics.

Attach the buttonhole foot. Raise the presser foot.

x

NOTES:

The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing a
button into the button holder on the foot.
The button holder of the foot takes a button size of up to 2.5
cm (1˝) in diameter.
Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric.
Check the length of the test buttonhole, and adjust the
buttonhole length if necessary by turning the adjusting
screw on the buttonhole foot.
To increase the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting
screw to move the marker toward “L”.
To decrease the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting
screw to move the marker toward “S”.

Adjusting screw

w

Marker

e

w

c

r

e

Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric and place

c

it under the buttonhole foot. Lower the needle at the
starting point by turning the hand wheel.
Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole of
the foot.

Starting point

r

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v

b

t

n

y

Lower the buttonhole foot and pull down the

v

buttonhole lever as far as it will go.
Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to
the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the thread
and continue sewing.

Buttonhole lever

t

NOTE:

A warning message will appear and the machine will
stop automatically if you start the machine without pulling
down the buttonhole lever. Press the X key, pull down the
buttonhole lever and start again.
Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front
stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or
the left and right lengths will be different.

No gap

y

The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the

b

sequence shown. When the buttonhole is finished,
the machine will stop automatically with the needle in
the up position.
Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric.

Place a pin just below the bartack at each end to

n

prevent accidentally cutting the threads. Cut the
opening with the seam ripper. Use an eyelet puncher
to open a keyhole buttonhole.

m

q

After you finish buttonhole sewing, push the

m

buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.

Patterns B3 to B6 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing
procedure is the same as for buttonhole B1.

However, the sewing sequence varies depending on the
type of the buttonhole.

NOTE:

Use the stabilizer plate when sewing thick fabrics or
sewing across hems (refer to page 40).

NOTE:

When sewing a buttonhole on thick fabric which has a
bulky texture such as fleece, the fabric may move the
BH lever and cause a deformed buttonhole.
Use a pin q to hold the fabric flat and prevent it from
wrinkling while feeding the fabric.
Make sure the fabric does not move the lever when
sewing.

Double layer buttonhole

To make a sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of
buttonhole stitches over the previous stitches.
After the buttonhole is finished, do not cut the thread.
Simply start the machine again.
Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever.

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q

w

Manual settings

Press the adjust key and the manual setting window will
open.

Altering buttonhole opening width

q

Press the “+” key to make the buttonhole opening wider.
Press the “–’’ key to make the buttonhole opening
narrower.

Altering buttonhole width

w

Press the “+” key to increase the buttonhole width.
Press the “–” key to decrease the buttonhole width.

e

q

Altering buttonhole stitch density

e

Press the “+” key to make the buttonhole stitches less
dense.
Press the “–” key to make the buttonhole stitches denser.

Press the OK key to register the settings.

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 7.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.30 to 1.00.

w

e

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z

x

q

w

Using the Stabilizer Plate

The stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is
helpful when sewing buttonholes over the hem of thick
fabrics.

Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate q into the slot w

z

of the buttonhole foot.

Stabilizer plate

q

Slot

w

Place the button on the button holder of the foot.

x

Attach the buttonhole foot to the machine.
Insert the fabric between buttonhole foot and stabilizer
plate. Draw the needle thread to the left between the
foot and stabilizer plate.

c

Place the fabric between the buttonhole foot and

c

stabilizer plate. Lower the needle into the starting
point by turning the hand wheel.
Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.
Start the machine while pulling the needle thread
lightly to the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the
thread and continue sewing.

NOTE:

The sewing procedure is exactly the same as that for B1
sensor (square) buttonholes.

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B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole

Pull the button holder all the way out.
Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric.
Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle at
the starting point.
Lower the foot and start sewing while pulling the needle
thread lightly to the left. After sewing a few stitches, free
the thread and continue sewing.

NOTE:

You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever.
If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size
permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R, use satin
stitch foot F.

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 7.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.30 to 1.00.

Step-1

Sew the left side up to the required buttonhole length and
stop the machine. Then press the reverse button.

Step-2

Start sewing again, and the machine sews back with a
straight stitch.
Stop the machine when you reach the starting point.
Then press the reverse button.

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Step-3

Start sewing again, and the machine sews the front
bartack and right side of the buttonhole.
Stop the machine when you reach the ending point.
Then press the reverse button.

Step-4

Start sewing again, and the machine sews the back
bartack and locking stitches then stops automatically with
the needle in the up position.

When the buttonhole is finished, a message will appear.

To make the next buttonhole, position the fabric and start
sewing again. The message disappears and the machine
sews another buttonhole identical to the first one then
stops automatically.

To sew another buttonhole in a different size press the X
key.

NOTES:

To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the instructions on
page 38.
The memorized length will be cancelled if the startover
key is pressed before buttonhole is completed or the
other stitch patterns are selected.

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Other buttonholes

B3 Round end and B4 fine fabric buttonholes

The sewing procedure is the same as that of B1 sensor
(square) buttonhole (refer to page 37).

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 5.4.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.30 to 1.00.

B5 Keyhole buttonhole

The sewing procedure is the same as B1 sensor (square)
buttonhole (refer to page 37).
Use an eyelet punch to open the keyhole buttonhole.

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5.6 to 7.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.30 to 1.00.

B6 Stretch buttonhole

The sewing procedure is the same as B1 sensor (square)
buttonhole (refer to page 37).
The sewing steps are as shown.

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 7.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.50 to 1.00.

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w

q

Corded buttonhole

To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure
as for B1 sensor (square) buttonhole.

Select pattern B1.

Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole
foot.
Hook a filler cord on the spur on the front of the foot.
Bring the ends of cord toward back and under the foot.
Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends
between the ribs and metal plate.

Spur

q

Metal plate

w

Set the stabilizer plate as necessary and attach the
buttonhole foot.

Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole will
start.
Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.
Pull the needle thread lightly to the left.
Start the machine.
After sewing a few stitches, free the thread and continue
sewing.
Sew the buttonhole over the cord.
The machine stops automatically when finished.

Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing
threads only.

Cut the filler cord at both ends as close to the buttonhole
as possible.

NOTES:

Do not adjust the opening width wider than 0.8.
Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of
the cord used.
To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the instructions on
page 38.

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z

x

c

B7 Darning

Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the

z

button holder all the way out.

Start the machine and sew to the required length, then

x

press the reverse button. This sets the darning length.
Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

Required length

q

Sew another layer of darning over the first layer, at a

c

right angle to it.

q

NOTE:

The maximum darning length is 2 cm (3/4˝) and the
maximum width is 0.9 cm (3/8˝).

0.9 cm

To sew the same size darning

When sewing is finished, a confirmation message will
appear.
Simply start the machine to sew another layer of darning
in the same size.
To sew the next layer of darning in a different size, press
the X key.

To adjust the evenness of darning stitches:

You can correct unevenness of darning stitches by
pressing the “–” or “+” key in the adjusting window.
If the left corner is lower than the right side, press the “–”
key to correct it, and vice versa.

NOTE:

See page 69 for sewing instructions of B8 Tacking.

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q

B9 Eyelet

The eyelet is used for belt holes, etc.
Attach the satin stitch foot F.

Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle to
the starting point.
Sew until the machine stops automatically.

Starting point

q

Open the eyelet with an awl, puncher or pointed scissors.

To correct the shape of an eyelet:
If the eyelet is open, press the “–” key.
If the eyelet overlaps, press the “+” key.

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Decorative Stitches

The patterns in this section are classified into 9 groups.
These patterns are programmable and you can make a
pattern combination.

Applique stitches (A): 1 page

Stitches in this group are for applique.
(Refer to page 70.)

Heirloom stitches (H): 2 pages

This group provides heirloom stitches and cross stitches
for craft sewing and home décor.

Quilting stitches (Q): 4 pages

Stitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting.
(Refer to pages 71-74.)

Satin stitches (S): 1 page

The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times
their original length while the stitch density remains the
same.
(Refer to page 50.)

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Bridge stitches (BR): 1 page

Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches
after a stitch pattern.
The number beside the stitch image on the straight stitch
key indicates the stitch count of a programmable unit.
Patterns BR5 and BR7 will inherit the needle drop
position and stitch length of the previous pattern in the
programmed pattern combination.

Decorative stitches (D): 4 pages

More than 50 attractive patterns are available in this
group.

Long stitches (L): 1 page

Patterns in this group are ideal for decorating garments
and for adding border trims.

Pictograph stitches (P): 1page
Play stitches (PL): 1 page

There are cute designs, fancy motifs and calligraphy
available in these groups.

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Quilting(Q)

w

q

Using the quilting guide bar

The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel,
evenly spaced rows of stitches.

Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the back of
the foot holder. Slide the quilting guide bar and set it to
the desired spacing.

Quilting guide bar

q

Hole

w

Sew rows of stitches while tracing the previous row of
stitches with the quilting guide bar.

Q1-Q3 Patchwork piecing

Patterns Q1 to Q3 are special stitches for seaming
patchwork pieces.

q

Patterns Q2 and Q3 are for patchwork piecing with 1/4˝
and 7 mm seam allowances respectively.
Use the 1/4˝ seam foot O.
Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew
while guiding the edge of fabric along the guide.

Guide

q

Q43-Q46 Hand-look quilt stitches

Patterns Q43 to Q46 are special stitches for quilting which
look like hand sewn stitches.

Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and
ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin.
The bobbin thread is pulled up on the right side of the
fabric and the stitches look as if they were sewn by hand.

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S1-S12 Decorative satin stitches

q

r
w

e

Patterns S1 to S12 are decorative satin stitches for which
the pattern length can be elongated without changing the
stitch density.

Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window.

Adjust key

q

Press the “+” key to elongate the stitch pattern.

“+” key (elongation)

w

To reduce the elongation ratio, press the “–” key.

“–” key (elongation)

e

Press the OK key to register the elongation ratio.

The pattern can be elongated up to 5 times the original
length.
The elongation ratio is indicated in the box.

Elongation ratio

r

X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

You can also alter stitch density and stitch width.

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b

m

v

x

c

n

z

w

Twin Needle Sewing

Some of the utility stitches and decorative stitches can be
sewn with a twin needle.

Replace the needle with the twin needle supplied with the
standard accessories.

CAUTION:

Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key before
changing the needle.
Do not use twin needles other than the one included in
the standard accessories, otherwise the needle may hit
the needle plate, foot or hook and break.

Lockout key

q

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole (refer to page 10).
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the
spool with the spool holder.

Extra spool pin

w

Draw both threads from the spools and pass them
through the threading points from z to m.
Make sure that the two strands of thread from the spools
do not get tangled.

e

q

NOTE:

Threading from points z to b is the same as for a single
needle (refer to page 13).

Slip one of the threads through the needle bar thread
guide on the left, and the other one on the right.
Thread the needles from front to back.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.

Press the twin needle key and select the desired pattern.
Patterns not suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be
selected (pattern selection keys are grayed out).
Buttonholes and specialty stitches, monogram and
sewing application cannot be selected.

Twin needle key

e

NOTES:

•Whenyousewpatternswiththetwinneedle,test

the stitches first before you sew on the garment.

•UsethezigzagfootAorsatinstitchfootFfortwin

needle sewing.

•Usethread#60orner.

•Whenchangingthesewingdirection,raisethe

needle and presser foot then turn the fabric.

•Usethethreadcutteronfacecoverplatewhen

cutting threads.

After twin needle sewing is finished, press the twin needle
key and the warning message will appear.
Press the OK key, and replace the twin needle with a
single needle.

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u

i

u

q

w

e

r

t

y

Programming a Pattern Combination

The patterns in the decorative stitch category and
monograms can be programmed to make a pattern
combination.
Press the program key and select as many patterns as
you wish to program.
The images of programmed patterns are shown on the left
side of the visual touch screen.

Program key

q

Mirror image of patterns

To sew or program the pattern as a mirror image, press the
vertical mirror key or horizontal mirror key.
Mirror image icon appears on the screen and mirror image
function is enabled.
Select the desired patterns to create the mirror image.
Press the vertical or horizontal mirror image key again to
cancel the mirror image function.

Vertical mirror key

w

Horizontal mirror key

e

Vertical mirror icon

r

Horizontal mirror icon

t

Vertical and horizontal mirror icon

y

NOTES:

•Horizontalmirrorimageisavailableonlyforspecic 

patterns. For pattern identification, these patterns are
shaded in pink on the reference chart inside the top
cover.

•Mirrorimagefunctionwillbecanceledandmirrorimage

icon disappear if the selected pattern is not suitable for
the mirror image.

To view the entire pattern combination, press the cursor
key to scroll over the pattern combination or press the edit
box to show the entire pattern combination at a glance.

Cursor keys

u

Edit box

i

Bridge Stitches

Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches after
a stitch pattern.
If you want more space between French knots (D2), for
example, insert pattern BR5 after pattern D2.
Two counts of straight stitches are added to pattern D2.

NOTE:

Patterns BR5 and BR7 will inherit the stitch length and
needle drop position of the previous pattern in the pattern
combination.

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e

r

q

w

Editing a pattern combination

Deleting the pattern

The pattern before the cursor or shown in red is deleted
by pressing the delete key.

Cursor

q

Delete key

w

To delete a pattern in the middle of a combination, press
the cursor key to select the pattern you wish to delete.
The stitch image of the selected pattern turns red. Press
the delete key to delete the selected pattern.

Cursor key

e

Selected pattern

r

e

t

Inserting the pattern

Press the cursor key to select the pattern next to where
you wish to insert a pattern. Enter the desired pattern to
insert it before the selected pattern.

Inserted pattern

t

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w

w

q

Startover key

This is a 2-way function key to start sewing a pattern
combination over from the beginning.

When you stop sewing a pattern combination, the
startover key is activated.
The key shows a triangle and single bar that means the
machine will start over from the current pattern.

When you press the startover key, the key will change and
show a triangle and double bar that means the machine
will start over from the first pattern of the combination.

Current pattern startover

If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the cur­rent pattern, press the startover key once and start the
machine.

Startover key (current pattern)

q

Current pattern

w

q

r

e

First pattern startover

If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the first
pattern of the combination, press the startover key twice
and start the machine.

Startover key (first pattern)

e

First pattern

r

NOTE:

If auto thread cutting is done, the machine will startover
from the first pattern.

Checking pattern combination length

You can check the total length of the pattern combination
by pressing the pattern combination key w indicated in
the manual setting window. To enter the manual setting
window, press the adjust key q.
The readout of the total length is a theoretical value
and the actual length may vary depending on sewing
conditions.

e

w

For example, program pattern P1 three times, and sew a
pattern combination.

If the actual length differs considerably from the readout,
measure the actual length and enter the nearest value by
pressing the “+” or

Actual length

e

The readout is adjusted automatically when calculating
the length of other pattern combinations (combination of
patterns P1 X 3 for example).

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“–”

key.

q

Monogramming

You can program letters for monogramming.

Press the monogram key and the font selection window
will open.

Monogram key

q

You can select one of 3 fonts.
Select the desired font by pressing the corresponding key.

Block font key

w

Script font key

e

Block font key (9 mm)

r

w

e

r

t

y

u

The monogram mode window will open.

Function keys

!0i

Cursor key

t

Press the cursor key to move the cursor up or down.

Letter size key

y

Press this key to select the full size (L) or small size (S).

Letter case key

u

Press this key to select the upper case or lower case.

o

t

Delete key

i

Press this key to delete the selected character.

Edit box

o

Press the edit box to view the entire monogram.

File save key

!0

Press this key to save the monogram as a data file.

NOTE:

Numbers, signs and European letters are available on
pages 2/5 through 5/5.

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Manual thread tension

This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension
control. However, you may need to manually adjust the
tension balance depending on the sewing conditions.

To adjust the thread tension, press the adjust key to open
the manual setting window.

Individual thread tension adjustment

To apply the thread tension adjustment to each letter indi­vidually, select the letter by moving the cursor.
Press “+” or “–” to adjust the thread tension of the selected
letter. The adjusted thread tension is applied to the
selected letter.

Unified thread tension adjustment

To apply the thread tension adjustment to all letters
together, you do not need to select the letter.

q

q

Press the unified thread tension key q. The key turns
orange when activated.
Press “+” or “–” to adjust the thread tension.
Press OK key. The adjusted thread tension is applied to all
entered letters.

When unified thread tension control is applied, the thread
tension window turns to orange w.

NOTE:

Unified thread tension adjustment can be applied
monogram patterns only.

w

Spacing

To enter a space in monogramming, press one of
the three space keys on the lower right corner of the
monogram selection.
q Space keys
w Small-size space
e Medium-size space
r Large-size space

q

w

e r

A

Reducing the size of letters

To reduce the height of a character to approximately 2/3
of its original size, select the character and press the
letter size key

A

2/3

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q.

q

Programming a monogram

Simply enter the characters by pressing the corresponding
keys to program a monogram.

Example 1: “Quilt”

in Block font

Select Block font. Enter

Press the letter case key to select lower case.

Letter case key

q

Enter “u”, “i”, “l” and “t”.

“Q”

.

Example 2: “Café”

Press the monogram key and select Script font.
Enter “C”.

Press the letter case key and select lower case letters.

“a”

Enter

Press the next page key to go to page 4 of 5.
Enter

NOTES:

Use a blue tip needle for sewing a monogram.
Apply a tear away backing to fine fabrics or stretch fabrics.
Test sew to check the sewing results.

“é”

and

.

in Script font

“f”

.

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Sewing Application

Sewing application is a unique feature that provides you
with 12 useful sewing applications.

q w

e

r

t y

u i

Press the sewing application key and the sewing
application menu will open. Press the next page key to
show the second page of the menu.

The 12 sewing applications are as follows:

Seaming

q

Overedge

w

Blind Hem & Shell Tuck

e

Rolled Hem

r

Zipper Sewing

t

Gathering

y

Basting

u

Button Sewing

i

Tacking

o

Applique

!0

Patchwork

!1

Quilting

!2

o !0

!1 !2

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Seaming

There are 4 types of stitches for seaming in this group.

q

w

q

e

w

r

Woven

q

Straight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics.

Stretch/Knit

w

Narrow stretch stitches for seaming stretch or knit fabrics.

e

r

Curve

e

Short straight stitches for seaming curved lines.

Topstitching

r

Long straight stitch for topstitching with thick threads.

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q

w

Overedge

Woven

q

Overcasting stitch for regular woven fabrics.

Stretch/Knit

w

Knit stitch for finishing raw edges of stretch or knit fabrics.

Woven

e

Overlock stitch similar to a professional overlocker stitch.

Heavy

r

Double overedge stitch for preventing raw edges of linens
and gabardines from ravelling.

q

e

e

r

Refer to page 31 for how to sew.

w

r

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(A)

e

(B)

q

w

r

e

Blind hem

Select “Blind Hem”.
The following 2 options are available.

Woven

q

For blind hemming regular woven fabric

Stretch/Knit

w

For blind hemming stretch or knit fabric.

To sew:

Attach the blind hem foot G.

Fold the fabric to form a hem leaving a 0.5 cm (1/4˝)
allowance as shown.

0.5 cm (1/4˝)

e

(A) Medium to heavy fabrics: The raw edge should be
overcasted.
(B) Fine fabrics: Fold the raw edge 1 cm (1/2˝).

1 cm (1/2˝)

r

y

t

Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of
the guide on the foot. Lower the presser foot.
The needle should just pierce the folded edge when it
comes over to the left side
Adjust the position of the needle drop if necessary.
Sew guiding the fold along the guide.

Fold

t

Guide

y

After sewing is finished, open the fabric flat.
The seam on the right side of the fabric is almost invisible.

Adjusting the needle drop position

Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window.

Press the “+” key in the upper row to move the needle
drop positions to the left.
Press the “–” key in the upper row to move the needle
drop positions to the right.
Press the OK key to register the settings.

.

2.8 mm

The needle drop position will change, while the stitch
width (2.8 mm) remains consistent.
The distance between the left needle drop position and
guide of the foot is indicated in millimeters.

NOTE:

You can alter the stitch width by changing the right needle
drop position.

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Altering blind hem stitch width

Press the “+” key in the lower row to increase the stitch
width.
Press the “–” key in the lower row to decrease the stitch
width.

NOTE:

You can move the left needle drop position with the “+” or
“–” key in the upper row.

Shell tuck

Select “Shell Tuck”.
The following 3 options are available.

Small

q

Narrow shell tuck stitch

Medium

w

Medium width shell tuck stitch

Large

e

Regular shell tuck stitch

eq w

To sew:

Use a light weight fabric (Tricot, for example).
Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold.

Allow the needle to barely clear the folded edge to create
a shelled edge.

If you sew shell tucks, space the rows at least 1.5 cm
(5/8˝) apart.

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q

e

Rolled hem

Straight Stitch

q

Rolled hemming with straight stitch

Zigzag Stitch

w

Rolled hemming with narrow zigzag stitch

4 mm & 6 mm (optional)

e

w

5 cm0.3 cm

Rolled hemming using optional rolled hemming feet D1
and D2

To sew:

Attach the rolled hem foot D.

Fold the fabric edge twice to form a hem, 0.3 cm (1/8˝)
wide and 5 cm (2˝) long then press as shown.

Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the guide of
the foot. Turn the hand wheel to lower the needle to the
starting point.
Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while pull­ing on the threads to assist feeding the fabric.

Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric.
Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric
into the curl of the foot.

Lower the foot and sew while lifting the edge of the fabric
to keep it feeding into the curl smoothly and evenly.

0.6 cm

0.6 cm

NOTE:

Trim the corners 0.6 cm (1/4˝) to reduce bulk.

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q

w

Zipper sewing

Lapped zipper

q

Lapped zipper application with zipper foot E

Concealed zipper (optional)

w

Concealed zipper application using optional concealed
zipper foot Z.

Lapped zipper sewing

Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing
window will open.
Press the sewing step icon so the machine setting will be
automatically suited for each sewing step.

r

w q

Lock-a Matic

e

Fabric preparation

Add 1 cm (3/8˝) to the zipper size. This is the overall
opening size.
Mark the end of opening.

Zipper size

q

Opening size

w

1 cm (3/8˝)

e

End of opening

r

Attach zigzag foot A.

Lock-a-Matic

Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the
end of the opening leaving a 2 cm (3/4˝) allowance.

2 cm (3/4˝)

t

Basting

t

Basting

Baste the zipper opening.

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q

w

Opening size

e

Sew left side

Attach zipper foot E.
Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam
allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold.
Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place.

0.2-0.3 cm (1/8˝)

q

Zipper teeth

w

Fold

e

Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom of the zipper
so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and
the zipper tape.
Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the
bottom edge of the foot.

r

Sew through all layers next to the fold.

Stop 5 cm (2˝) before zipper foot E reaches the slider on
the zipper tape.

5 cm (2˝)

r

Raise the foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and
stitch the remainder of the seam.

Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the
right side of the fabric facing up.

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1 cm

q

w

Basting

Replace the foot with zigzag foot A.
Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.

Basting

q

Sew right side

Replace the foot with zipper foot E.
Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm (3/8˝).
Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the
zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot.
Stop about 5 cm (2˝) from the top of the zipper.
Lower the needle into the fabric, raise the foot and
remove the basting stitches.

Basting stitches

w

q

Open the zipper and move the slider to the rear of the
foot.

Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam
making sure the fold is even.

Remove the basting stitches.

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Gathering

In addition to the regular gathering stitch, this section

offers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops.

Easing a sleeve top

Draw the bobbin thread up (refer to page 15). Sew a pair

of lines, 3 mm (1/8˝) apart, along the edge of the sleeve

top.

Pull the bobbin threads to contract the sleeve top

carefully, matching it with the armhole size.

Make sure not to make gathers in the sleeve top.

Basting

There are 2 basting stitches available in this section.

Basting (Auto)

This stitch is used for basting zipper tape or fitting of

garments.

Sew in the same way as that for straight stitch sewing.

Basting (Manual/Quilting)

Attach darning foot PD-H.
Lower the feed dog.

NOTE:

Refer to page 18 for how to attach darning foot PD-H.

To sew

Hold the fabric taut and depress the foot control.
The machine will make one stitch and stop automatically.

Slide the fabric to the rear for the next stitch.

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w

Button sewing

When attaching a button to thick fabric, you need to make

a shank by using the button shank plate.

Select “Shank”. Lower the feed dog.

Attaching button sewing foot T

Make sure to press the lockout key to lock the machine.

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

foot holder.

Rear pin

q

Rear groove

w

q

r

e

Gently lower the presser foot lifter while holding the foot

with your finger to fit the foot. Press the lockout key to

unlock the machine.

Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the
left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your
hand.
Insert the button shank plate under the button.
Lower the foot to hold the button in place, aligning the
direction of the button.

Button shank plate

e

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the
needle bar swings to the right.
Press the “+” or “–” key so the needle enters into the right
hole of the button.

Start sewing and continue until the machine stops auto­matically.

t

Remove the fabric from the machine.

Cut the all threads leaving at least 10 cm (4˝) tails.
Trim the threads at the beginning close to the fabric.

Pass the needle thread at the end of stitching through the
left hole in the button, between the button and fabric.
Pull the needle thread to bring the bobbin thread up to the
right side of the fabric.

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Bobbin thread

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Wind the threads to form a shank and knot them together.

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Tacking

Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt

carriers where extra strength is needed.

There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tacking

available.

Attach satin stitch foot F.

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Auto tacking

Lower the needle at the starting point and start sewing.

The machine will sew the tack of the selected size and

stop automatically when it is finished.

Starting point

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Manual tacking

Start the machine and sew to the required length, then

press the reverse button. This sets the tack length.

Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

Required length

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NOTE:

The maximum length of tacking is 1.5 cm (5/8˝).

To sew the same size tack

To sew another tack in the same size, simply start the

machine and sew until the machine stops automatically.

To sew the next tack in a different size, press the X key.

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Applique

There are 6 types of applique stitches available in this
section.

You can select the needle stop position either up or down
by pressing the needle stop position key.

Needle stop position key

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The letter above the stitch image denotes the baseline of
the needle drop position.
M: Middle (center)
R: Right

The baseline can be adjusted without changing the stitch
width by pressing the “+” or “–” key on the bottom row.

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NOTE:

Make sure to stop the machine with the needle dropped
at the outer edge of the applique.

Starting over from the corner

Press the startover key before sewing in the new direction
to sew from the beginning of the pattern.

Startover key

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Two options of startover are available for applique
stitches. Press the cornering key to select normal
startover or cornering startover.
The key icon will change to show which option is being
selected when pressing the key.

Cornering key

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Normal startover:

Sew a locking stitch then start sewing from the beginning
of the pattern.

Cornering startover:

Start sewing from the beginning of the pattern without a
locking stitch.

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Patchwork

Patchwork piecing

There are 3 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces in this
section.

The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm, ideal for
patchwork piecing, but you can fine tune the stitch length
by pressing the “+” or “–” key.

Attach 1/4˝ seam foot O, which helps you to keep a
constant 1/4˝ (6 mm) seam allowance.
Put 2 pieces of fabric with right sides together.
Place the patchwork pieces under the foot so that the
edge of the fabric matches the guide on the presser foot.

Edges of fabric

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Guide on 1/4˝ seam foot O

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When you stop the machine, a message will appear.
Press OK key and the machine memorizes the seam
length to sew another piece of the same length.
Press the X key to sew in a different size.

After sewing the memorized length, a message will
appear.
To sew the same length, start the machine and it will stop
automatically after sewing the memorized length.
Press the X key to sew in a different size.

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Quilting

In this section, 5 types of useful stitches for quilting are
available.

Straight stitches

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Clasp stitches

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Free motion quilting stitches

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Sculpture stitches

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Hand-look quilt stitches

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Straight stitches

The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel,
evenly spaced rows of stitching.

Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the rear of the
foot holder.
Shift the quilting guide bar to the desired spacing.

Quilting guide bar

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Hole

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Sew rows of stitching while tracing the previous row of
stitches with the quilting guide bar.

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Clasp stitches

You can close quilt layers and batting using the clasp
stitch.
Use satin stitch foot F.
The machine sews one unit of the pattern and
automatically stops with the needle in up position when
completed.

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Free quilting

For free quilting, use the darning foot PD-H (refer to page
18 for how to attach the darning foot).

Lower the feed dog before start sewing.

One stitch off

The machine stops automatically after sewing one stitch
so that you can bring the bobbin thread up to prevent it
from bunching up on the wrong side of the fabric.

Hold the needle thread and sew one stitch and the
machine stops automatically.
Pull the needle thread up to bring the bobbin thread up.

Hold both the needle and bobbin threads and sew several
stitches to secure the threads.
You can trim the thread tails with scissors.
The machine will stitch continuously when you resume
sewing.

If you wish to start sewing without “one stitch off”, press
the one stitch off key to cancel this function.
The key icon changes to .
When “one stitch off” is active, the key icon shows .

One stitch off key

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To Sew

Sew at medium speed while guiding the fabric with your
hands.
Move the quilt 3 mm or less per stitch.

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Sculpture stitches

These stitches are used to accentuate design outlines
and to create a mock hand-quilt.

Hand-look quilt stitches

Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and
ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin.
The bobbin thread is pulled up on the right side of the
fabric and the stitches will look as if sewn by hand.

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CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Press the set mode key to enter the machine setting
mode.
You can select various options and customize the
machine settings to suit your personal preference.

Set mode key

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Press one of the 4 keys to select the mode to customize.

Common Setting Mode

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In this mode, you can customize the machine settings
and options for both ordinary sewing and embroidery.

Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode

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In this mode, you can customize the machine settings
and options for ordinary sewing.

Embroidery Setting Mode

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In this mode, you can customize the machine settings
and options for embroidery. (refer to pages 114-116 for
operation).

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Language Selection Mode

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In this mode, you can select the desired language for the
screen messages.

To browse pages in each mode, press the next page key
or previous page key

Previous page key

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Next page key

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Registering the Custom Settings

After customizing the settings, press the OK key to enable
the new settings.
To cancel the changes to the settings, press the X key
and the setting mode window will close.

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Common Setting Mode

Screen Contrast

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You can adjust the contrast of the visual touch screen by
pressing the “+” or “–” key.

Sound Volume

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The buzzer sound can be adjusted by pressing the “+” or
“–” key.
Set the value to “0” to mute the buzzer.

Inch/mm Option

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You can set your machine’s measurement unit to either
inches or millimeters by pressing the “inch” or “mm” icon
key.
The default unit is millimeters.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

Standby Timer

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The sewing lights will turn off, the visual touch screen
will go dark and the machine will be in standby mode if
you have not used the machine within the time period set
by this timer. Doing any operation will turn the lights and
screen on again.
The standby timer can be set from 1 to 30 minutes.
If you wish to turn off the timer, press and hold the “+” key
until “OFF” shows in the timer window.

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Touch Screen Calibration

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You can calibrate the key positions of the touch screen if
you feel the touch screen key is not responding properly.

Press the YES key to open the calibration window.
Press the “+” sign with the touch panel stylus as the sign
appears ( z - b ).
When you press the last sign, the screen shows “END” n
and the calibration window will close.

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Formatting the memory

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If the internal memory of the machine or USB flash drive
stick does not function due to damage to the memory
bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory.

To format the machine’s internal memory, press the
machine icon key and a confirmation message will
appear. Press the OK key to format.

To format a USB flash drive, press the USB icon key and
the confirmation window will open.

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(A)

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

CAUTION:

Do not turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash
drive while a warning message is displayed otherwise
it may damage the memory bank.

Upper Thread Sensor

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If you need to run the machine without threads, turn off
the upper thread sensor.

After altering the settings press the OK key to enable the
new settings.

Sewing Light

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Press the YES key to open the sewing light option
window.
Press each of the sewing light icons on the screen for
turning on or off the sewing lights individually.

(A)

YES key

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

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Background Color

o

You can select black, green or pink for the background
color of the visual touch screen by pressing the relevant
icon key.

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Reset All to Defaults

!0

Press the YES key to reset all the parameters to the
original values (factory settings).

Press the OK key to exit the setting mode.

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Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode

Auto thread tension

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The machine automatically adjust the thread tension for
the selected pattern.
You can adjust the automatic thread tension level by
pressing the “+” or “–” key.

Low bobbin thread warning

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The machine has a function to display warning message
before the bobbin thread is running out.
You can adjust the low bobbin thread warning level by
pressing the “+” or “–” key.
Set the level to a larger number when using thick threads
and vice versa.
To turn off the low bobbin thread warning, press the “–”
key until “OFF” shows in the window.

Needle Stop Position

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The machine always stops with the needle in the down
position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty
stitches, monograms, etc. However you can change the
needle stop position to up by pressing the needle up key.
Press the next page key to show the next menu.

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Adjustable Start-Up Speed

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The machine will start running slowly and the sewing
speed will gradually increase to maximum. You can select
the desired start-up speed from slow, normal or high by
pressing the corresponding key, and set the speed for the
start/stop button or foot control individually.
Press the next page key to show the next menu.

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Cloth Guide

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-1 Calibration of the default position

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Attach the embroidery unit.
The default position of the cloth guide is 15 mm (5/8˝)
from the center needle drop position. However, you can
fine tune the default position of the cloth guide.

Press the YES key and a warning message will appear.
Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the
standard position.

Press the key or key to adjust the position of the
cloth guide.
Press the key to back to the default cloth guide
position.
Press the OK key and the carriage will return to the home
position.

-2 Saving favorite position

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If you have set the cloth guide to your favorite position, 6.4
mm (1/4˝) in the manual setting window for example (refer
to page 35), you can save this position for future use.
To save favorite position, press the ON/OFF key to turn
ON the save position option.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

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Thread Cut after Auto-Lock

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The machine automatically trims the threads after sewing
locking stitches when this option is turned on.
The LED signal o is turned on when “Thread Cut
after Auto-Lock” is on.

Favorite Stitch Adjustment

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If you wish to save the changes to manual stitch settings,
turn on this option by pressing the ON/OFF key.
Press the delete icon !0 to clear the manual stitch setting.

NOTE:

This option is available for all stitches except
monogramming in ordinary sewing mode.

Resume Mode

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Turn on this option when you wish to resume the last
pattern sewn before turning the power switch off.

When the power is turned on again, the confirmation
message will appear. Press the OK key to resume the last
pattern.

After customizing the settings, press the OK key to enable
the new settings.

Language Selection Mode

Select the desired language and press the OK key.
The visual touch screen shows messages in the selected
language.

NOTE:

The language selection cannot be switched while
programming a monogram in embroidery mode.

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Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns

The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary
depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing
speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.
Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you
wish to use.
If decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or the
manual buttonhole stitch are deformed, correct them with
the feed balancing dial.
Remove the cap by using the screwdriver etc. Make sure
not to scratch the machine body with the screwdriver.

Cap

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(+)

(+)

(+)

(–)

(–)

(–)

Decorative stretch stitch patterns

If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction
of “+”.
If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction of
“–”.

Letters and numbers

If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction
of “+”.
If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction of
“–”.

Stitch balance of the stretch buttonhole (B6)

The stitch balance of the right and left rows of the stretch
buttonhole may vary depending on sewing conditions.
If the stitches are not balanced, correct the unevenness
with the feed balancing dial.
If the right row is denser, turn the dial in the direction
of “+”.
If the left row is denser, turn the dial in the direction
of “–”.

NOTE:

Return the feed balancing dial to the neutral position and
attach the cap when the sewing is finished.

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57.5 cm

(22-5/8˝)

EMBROIDERY MODE

Embroidery Unit

25 cm

(10˝)

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NOTE:

Be sure to provide sufficient space around the machine to
allow the hoop to move freely.
Do not place anything inside the area shown on the left.

Attaching the embroidery unit

Turn the power switch off.
Remove the cover from the machine.

Power switch

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Cover

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NOTE:

Always attach the extension table except when using the
free-arm hoop (optional item).

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Place the embroidery unit on the back side of the
machine base, matching the small dots as shown.

Embroidery unit

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Small dots

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Slide the embroidery unit along the machine to the right
and push the embroidery unit firmly until it fits securely.

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Extending the carriage arm

Press down the carriage arm release lever to extend the
carriage arm.

Carriage arm release lever

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Carriage arm

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Swing out the carriage arm until it locks in the fully ex­tended position.

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CAUTION:

Do not push on the carriage arm when it is extended.
Do not force to move the carriage or carriage arm by
hand.
Do not hold the carriage or carriage arm while it is
moving.
Doing any of the above may cause damage to the
carriage mechanism.

CAUTION:

Never move the carriage by hand regardless of whether
the power is on or off, otherwise the machine may be
damaged when opening the carriage arm.
Be sure that the carriage is at the home position when
opening the carriage arm (a triangle mark on the carriage
matches with a bar sign on the carriage arm).

Triangle mark

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Bar sign

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Detaching the embroidery unit

NOTE:

Be sure to remove the embroidery unit when carrying or
storing the machine.

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Remove the hoop from the carriage and press the mode
switch key to return the carriage to the home position.

NOTES:

If the needle is in down position, make sure to raise the
needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
The feed dog will be raised automatically.

Push down the carriage arm release lever to retract the
carriage arm.

Carriage arm release lever

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Carriage arm

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WARNING:

Be careful not to get your finger caught between the
embroidery unit and machine bed when the extension
table is not in place and the carriage is being returned to
home position.

Retract the carriage arm to the stored position.

CAUTION:

Never move the carriage by hand regardless of whether
the power is on or off, otherwise the machine may be
damaged when retracting the carriage arm.
Be sure that the carriage is at the home position when
retracting the carriage arm (a triangle mark on the
carriage matches with a bar sign on the carriage arm).

Turn the power switch off.
Push the embroidery unit release button.
Slide the embroidery unit to the left and remove it.

Power switch

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Embroidery unit release button

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Attach the cover to the machine.

Cover

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Attaching the Embroidery Foot

Use the embroidery foot P for embroidery.

Raise the needle and presser foot.
Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key.

Lockout key

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Loosen the setscrew with the screwdriver and remove the
foot holder.

Setscrew

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Foot holder

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Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from
behind. Tighten the setscrew securely.

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Foot pressure

Set the foot pressure dial at “3” for embroidery.

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Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate for embroidery.

Raise the needle and presser foot. Press the lockout key.

Lockout key

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Remove the extension table.
Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle
plate will snap off.
A message will appear warning that the needle plate is
not secured.
Remove the needle plate.

Needle plate release lever

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Place the straight stitch needle plate in the opening for
the needle plate.
Match the left edge of the needle plate with the opening.

Push the mark on the needle plate down until it locks in
place.
The warning message disappears and a confirmation
message will appear.
Press the X key and the machine automatically selects
the straight stitch.

NOTE

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Raise the presser foot to the extra lifted position for easy
removal and attachment of the needle plate.

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Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery

Replace the standard bobbin holder with the special
bobbin holder for embroidery when using bobbin threads
other than Janome bobbin thread for embroidery.

NOTE:

The special bobbin holder is marked with a yellow dot for
identification.

Yellow dot

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Remove the needle plate (refer to the previous page).
Take out the standard bobbin holder.

Standard bobbin holder

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Insert the special bobbin holder into the hook race.
Make sure to match the knob of the bobbin holder with
the stopper on the machine.
Attach the needle plate.

Knob

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Stopper

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NOTE:

Use the standard bobbin holder when sewing lace
designs and quilting designs that use the same thread for
the bobbin as the needle thread.

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Embroidery Hoops

There are 2 embroidery hoops included in the
standard accessories.

Embroidery hoop SQ14a

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An square embroidery hoop with a 14 cm (5.5˝)
square embroidery area

Embroidery hoop RE20a

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A square embroidery hoop with a 20 cm (7.9˝)
by 17 cm (6.7˝) embroidery area

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Stabilizers

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

How to use

Attach the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric.
You may need to use more than one layer.
For firm fabrics, you may place thin paper under the
fabric.
The non-adhesive type should be used when embroi­dering fabric which cannot be ironed or for sections
which are difficult to iron.
Cut the stabilizer larger than the embroidery hoop and
set it on the hoop so that the entire piece is fastened
with the hoop to prevent any looseness in the fabric.

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Attaching the 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.

NOTES:

Fold up a corner of the stabilizer, to make it easier to
peel off the excess stabilizer after stitching.
Ironing temperatures vary depending on the kind of
adhesive stabilizer you are using.

Types of the stabilizers

Type

Tear-away

Iron-on

Cut-away

Water soluble

NOTE:

Sticky type stabilizers can be used only for securing a small piece of fabric or work that cannot be secured in the hoop.
Or securing velvet and other napped fabric that would be permanently marked by the hoop.
Clean the bobbin holder after stitching as glue can get stuck on it.

Usage

Stable woven fabrics

Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics

Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics

Cutwork or lace embroidery
Right side of looped fabrics such as towels to avoid loops
coming through the embroidery

Property

Made from a fiber that will tear easily.

Adhesive type fusible with an iron.

Non-woven fabric that does not tear.

A thin film that will dissolve in water.

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Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop

Prepare a piece of fabric and attach a stabilizer to the
wrong side of the fabric.
The fabric and stabilizer should be larger than the hoop
size.
Draw the centerlines on the fabric with tailor’s chalk.

Fabric

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Centerlines

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Lay the inner hoop and template on the fabric, matching
the centerlines of the fabric with the template.

Inner hoop

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Template

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Loosen the hoop tightening screw on the outer hoop.
Place the inner hoop and fabric on the outer hoop.

Hoop tightening screw

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Outer hoop

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Push the inner hoop and fabric into the outer hoop.
Tighten the screw on the outer hoop to stretch the fabric.
Make sure that the fabric is stretched drum-tight in the
hoop.
Clamp the fabric to the hoop with the magnetic clamps.

Magnetic clamp

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NOTE:

Make sure to match the alignment marks of the outer and
inner hoops when stretching the fabric.

Alignment marks

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Remove the template.

NOTE:

When embroidering thick fabrics such as quilt layers,
check if the fabrics do not obstruct the hoop when it is
moved to the extreme right position.

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Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the
Machine

Turn the power switch on and open the carriage arm.
Press the mode switch key and a warning message will
appear.
Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the
starting position. The feed dog is lowered automatically.
The visual touch screen will display the embroidery mode
window.

Mode switch key

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NOTE:

The drop feed lever will shift as the feed dog is lowered.

NOTE:

If you press the mode switch key with the carriage arm
retracted, a confirmation message will appear.
Do not press the OK key or X key. Instead, open the
carriage arm.

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Place the hoop on the machine and attach the hoop to
the carriage by inserting the lock pin of the hoop into the
hole in the carriage.
Turn the knob clockwise to secure the hoop.

Lock pin

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Hole

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Thread holder

To avoid sewing over a tail of the needle thread, place the
thread end on the thread holder.

Thread holder

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Pass the needle thread through the hole in the
embroidery foot and draw it up to the thread holder.
Hang the thread on the thread holder from front to back.

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Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs

Press the built-in design key and the first page of the de­sign list of favorite designs will open.

Built-in design key

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Press the design category key to browse the design list
by design category, or press the hoop selection key to
browse the designs by hoop size.

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(3/3)

(2/3)

Design category

Press the design category key to show the design
lists by category.
Press the next or previous page key to browse the design
lists.

Next page key

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Previous page key

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Page 1 of 3

• Favorite Designs

• Geometric Designs

• Pantry Designs

• Monochrome Designs

Page 2 of 3

• Cross Stitch Designs

• Quilting Designs

• Fringe Designs

• Floral Alphabet Designs

Page 3 of 3

• Calibration Pattern (for clothsetter)

Press the desired category to select and the pattern se­lection window will open.
Browse the pattern list with the next page key and select
the desired pattern by pressing the pattern icon key.

Hoop size

Press the hoop selection key and the hoop selection
window will open. Select the same hoop as the one at­tached to the machine.

Browse the design list with the next page key and select
the desired pattern by pressing the pattern icon key.
The visual touch screen will show the hoop confirmation
window.

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Monogramming

Press the monogram key and the monogram window for

Gothic font will open.

Press the font selection key to open the font selection
window.

Monogram key

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Font selection key

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You can select one of the 3 fonts for monogramming as
well as 2 Letters, 3 Letters, border patterns and normal
sew patterns.

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The following fonts and patterns are available:

• Gothic font (5 pages)

• Script font (5 pages)

• Cheltenham font (5 pages)

• 2 Letters (one page)

• 3 Letters (one page)

• Border patterns (2 pages)

• Normal sew patterns (2 pages, patterns similar to

ordinary stitches)

NOTE:

If you select Russian language for the visual touch

screen, you can select Cyrillic alphabets in Gothic font as

well.

Press the icon key of the desired font and the monogram
window will open.

Browse pages with the page keys.
You can enter alphabet letters, numbers, symbols and
European letters.

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Function keys

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Font selection key

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Press this key to open the font selection window.

Lettering orientation key

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Press this key to select the horizontal or vertical
orientation.

Letter size key

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You can select the following 3 letter sizes by pressing this
key.
The approximate letter sizes of upper case are as
follows:

L (Large):
M (Medium):
S (Small):

Letter case key

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Pressing this key changes the letter case from upper
case to lower case and vice versa.

Save file key

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Pressing this key opens the save file window and allows
you to save the text or monogram as a file.

30 mm (1.2˝)

20 mm (0.8˝)

10 mm (0.4˝)

Delete key

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Press this key to delete the character above the cursor.

Cursor key

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Press these keys to move the cursor to the left or right.

OK key

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Press this key to confirm your entry and open the
embroidery screen.

Space adjust key

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This key is activated only when a space is entered.

If the spaces between characters look uneven, insert a
blank space between characters and adjust the space
width to justify.

Press this key to open the space adjustment window.
To increase the space width, press the “+” key.
To decrease the space width, press the “–” key.

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NOTE:

The space width is shown only in millimeters.

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Programming a monogram

Example:

Enter
automatically memorized.

Press the letter size key and select small size.

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Enter
automatically memorized.

Press the letter size key and select medium size.

Enter
automatically memorized.

Press the OK key and a warning message will appear.
Press the OK key and the carriage moves to starting
position. The screen changes to the ready to sew window
and a hoop confirmation message will appear.
Press the OK key.

Color change

Programming

“R”

, the cursor shifts to the right and “R” is

Letter size key

“&”

, the cursor shifts to the right and

“B”

, the cursor shifts to the right and

“R&B”

in Gothic style font.

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“B”

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You can sew a multi-colored monogram by changing the
thread color of each letter if you press the color change
key before sewing.
The machine will stop automatically when each character
has been sewn.
Change the thread to the next color and start sewing
again.

Color change key

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Monogram placement

You can select one of 3 monogram placements: left justify,
center justify and right justify.

Left Justify

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Press the key to start sewing from the left end
reference line on the template.

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Center Justify

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Press the key to sew in the center of the hoop.

Right Justify

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Press the key to sew from the right end reference
line on the template.

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