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

GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts

Top cover

Spool pin

Spool holder (Large)

Touch panel stylus holder

Bobbin thread cutter B

Presser foot pressure dial

Bobbin winder spindle

Bobbin thread cutter A

Thread take-up lever

Visual touch screen

Changeable frame

Knee lifter socket

Feed balancing dial cap

Extension table (accessory storage)

Needle plate release lever

Thread cutter/holder

Face plate

@4 @3

Hook cover release button

Hook cover plate

Needle plate

Zigzag foot A

Presser foot holder

Lever

Needle threader

Buttonhole lever

Needle clamp screw

Start/stop button

Reverse button

Auto-lock button

Needle up/down button

Thread cutter button

Speed control slider

Handwheel

Connector for external thread

cutter switch USB port

Drop feed dog lever

Machine socket

Foot control jack

Power switch

Carrying handle

Presser foot lifter

Cover

Embroidery unit socket

Embroidery unit

Carriage arm

Carriage arm release lever

Semi-hard fabric cover

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

Supporter

Embroidery unit

y u i o

!2 !4

@0 @1 @2

@7@6

Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

Overedge foot M

Satin stitch foot F

Blind hemming foot G

Zipper foot E

Automatic buttonhole foot R

Stabilizer plate

Rolled hem foot D

Darning foot PD-H

Button sewing foot T

1/4˝ seam foot O

Embroidery foot P

Straight stitch needle plate

Bobbin X 5 (1 set on the machine)

Needle set

Screwdriver

Lint brush

Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)

Quilting guide bar

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

Spool holder X 2 (small)

Extra spool pin

Scissors

Button shank plate

Touch panel stylus

Bobbin holder cleaner

Changeable frame X2 (Metallic Green, Pearl White)

Cloth guide

Standard Accessories

q w

Embroidery hoop SQ14a (with template)

Embroidery hoop RE20a (with template)

Magnetic clamps (X4)

Bobbin holder for embroidery

Power supply cable

Knee lifter

Foot control

Instruction book

Key icon reference chart

Instructional DVD

Template CD

t y

i o

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.

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

Extra spool pin

Bobbins

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.

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.

e w

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.

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.

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 w Cord e Hooks

Operating Instructions:

Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing machine.

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.

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.

y u

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

x c

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

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

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.

, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread

cutter B.

i Bobbin thread cutter B

Inserting the bobbin

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 w Bobbin holder 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

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.

y Guide path 1 u Side notch

Correct

Wrong

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.

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

Pass the thread in order from z to m.

n m

c r

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

Guide slot

Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread

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

Corner of the guide

Right channel

Draw the thread down along the right channel and

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

Right channel

Thread guide plate

Left channel

b n m

While holding the thread at the spool, ﬁrmly draw the

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

Then pull the thread down along the left channel

and through the lower thread guide.

Lower thread guide

Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

from the left.

Needle bar thread guide

Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).

Needle threader

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.

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

guide, threader hook and right guide. Draw the thread around the right guide toward you. e Left guide r Right guide

Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is

pulled up through the needle eye. t Thread loop

Pull the thread loop to take the thread end out through

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.

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread

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

z Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin

holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according to the instructions on page 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.

e Needle thread

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

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

presser foot.

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

Fabric

Fine

Medium

Heavy weight

Lawn

Georgette

Tricot

Sheeting

Jersey

Wool

Knit

Denim

Tweed

Coating

Quilting

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.

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

Raise the presser foot lifter. w Presser foot lifter

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.

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

Replacing the Foot Holder

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

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.

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.

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

Lockout key

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

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

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.

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

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

Knee lifter socket

Rib

Notch

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

Angle bar

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.

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

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

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.

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

e Dropped position r Raised position

NOTE:

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Sewing applications

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

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode

Adjust key

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

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

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

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

Horizontal mirror image key

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).

Delete key

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

Save ﬁle key

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

Letter size key

Press this key to select the letter size for monograms.

Letter case key

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

Cursor keys

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

Startover key

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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