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.

DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6.Do not use outdoors.

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

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

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

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

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

12.Do not use bent needles.

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

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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	TABLE OF CONTENTS
		Gathering	67
Names of Parts..................................................................	1-2
Embroidery unit case............................................................	2	Basting.............................................................................	67
Standard Accessories........................................................	3-4	Button sewing...................................................................	68
Extension Table.....................................................................	5	Tacking.............................................................................	69
Accessory Storage................................................................	5	Applique...........................................................................	70
Changeable Frame................................................................	5	Patchwork.........................................................................	71
Connecting the Power Supply...............................................	6	Quilting........................................................................	72-74
Controlling Sewing Speed.....................................................	7	CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Speed control slider............................................................	7
Foot control........................................................................	7	Common Setting Mode .................................................	75-78
Machine Operating Buttons...................................................	8	Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode......................................	79-81
Touch Panel Keys..................................................................	9	Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns..................................	82
Setting the Spool of Thread.................................................	10	EMBROIDERY MODE
Winding the Bobbin........................................................	10-12
Removing the bobbin.......................................................	10	Embroidery Unit..................................................................	83
Winding the bobbin...........................................................	11	Attaching the embroidery unit..........................................	83
Inserting the bobbin..........................................................	12	Extending the carriage arm..............................................	84
Threading the Machine.......................................................	13	Detaching the embroidery unit.........................................	85
Needle threader..................................................................	14	Attaching the Embroidery Foot............................................	86
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread............................................	15	Foot pressure......................................................................	86
Replacing Needles..............................................................	16	Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate..........................	87
Replacing the Presser Foot.................................................	17	Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery................................	88
Replacing the Foot Holder..................................................	18	Embroidery Hoops..............................................................	89
Replacing the Needle Plate.................................................	19	Stabilizers............................................................................	90
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot..............................	20	Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop..........................	91
Knee lifter............................................................................	20	Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine.................	92
Adjusting the Foot Pressure................................................	21	Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs................................	93
Raising and Dropping the Feed Dog...................................	21	Monogramming...................................................................	94
Mode Selection...................................................................	22	Function keys...................................................................	95
		Programming a monogram...............................................	96
ORDINARY SEWING MODE		2- Letter monogram..........................................................	97
Ordinary Stitch Patterns.................................................	23-24	Editing a monogram.........................................................	98
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode.......................	25-26	Ready to Sew Window.................................................	99-102
Utility Stitches......................................................................	27	Starting to sew embroidery...............................................	103
Straight stitches...................................................................	27	Fringe designs................................................................	104
Starting to sew.................................................................	27	Applique designs.....................................................	105-106
Sewing from the edge of thick fabric................................	27	Editing Mode.....................................................................	107
Changing sewing direction...............................................	27	Free Arm Hoop (optional item)..........................................	113
Turning a square corner...................................................	27	CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Securing seams...............................................................	28
Cutting threads.................................................................	28	Embroidery mode settings.........................................	114-116
Using the seam guide lines.................................................	28	FILE MANAGEMENT
Variety of straight stitches..............................................	29-30
Zigzag stitches....................................................................	30	Saving and Opening a File................................................	117
Variety of overcasting stitches.....................................	31-32	Saving a file....................................................................	117
Manual Stitch Settings...................................................	33-34	Creating a new folder.....................................................	118
Cloth guide..........................................................................	35	Opening the file..............................................................	119
Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches.....................................	36	Viewing file names.........................................................	119
B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole......................................	37-38	Changing a name of the file or folder.............................	120
Manual settings...................................................................	39	CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Using the Stabilizer Plate....................................................	40
B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole..................................	41-42	Cleaning the Hook Area....................................................	121
Other buttonholes................................................................	43	Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide...........................	122
Corded buttonhole...............................................................	44	Troubleshooting..........................................................	123-124
B7 Darning..........................................................................	45	STITCH CHART ........................................................	125-127
B9 Eyelet.............................................................................	46	DESIGN CHART .......................................................	128-131
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

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GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts

q Top cover w Spool pin

e Spool holder (Large)

ur Touch panel stylus holder i t Bobbin thread cutter B

y Presser foot pressure dial u Bobbin winder spindle

i Bobbin thread cutter A o Thread take-up lever

!0	Visual touch screen
	!0

	Changeable frame
	!1
	Knee lifter socket
	!2
	Feed balancing dial cap
	!3
	Extension table
	!4
	(accessory storage)
	Needle plate release lever
	!5
	Thread cutter/holder
	!6
	Face plate
!1	!7

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@3	!8
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!8Hook cover release button

!9Hook cover plate @0Needle plate @1Zigzag foot A @2Presser foot holder @3Lever

@4Needle threader @5Buttonhole lever @6Needle clamp screw

@7Start/stop button @8Reverse button @9Auto-lock button #0Needle up/down button #1Thread cutter button #2Speed control slider

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wConnector for external thread cutter switch

e USB port

r Drop feed dog lever t Machine socket

y Foot control jack u Power switch i Carrying handle

o Presser foot lifter !0Cover

!1Embroidery unit socket !2Embroidery unit !3Carriage arm

!4Carriage arm release lever

	q Semi-hard fabric cover
q	w Embroidery unit case
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	w	Embroidery unit case
		To use:
q	w	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.
		qFlaps
	e	wSupporter
		eEmbroidery unit

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Standard Accessories

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

e Satin stitch foot F

r Blind hemming foot G t Zipper foot E

y Automatic buttonhole foot R u Stabilizer plate

i Rolled hem foot D o Darning foot PD-H !0Button sewing foot T !1/4˝ seam foot O !2Embroidery foot P

!3Straight stitch needle plate !4Bobbin X 5 (1 set on the machine) !5Needle set

!6Screwdriver !7Lint brush

!8Seam ripper (buttonhole opener) !9Quilting guide bar

@0Spool holder X 2 (large) (1 set on the machine)

@1Spool holder X 2 (small) @2Extra spool pin @3Scissors

@4Button shank plate @5Touch panel stylus @6Bobbin holder cleaner

@7Changeable frame X2 (Metallic Green, Pearl White)

@8Cloth guide

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q Embroidery hoop SQ14a (with template) w Embroidery hoop RE20a (with template) e Magnetic clamps (X4)

r Bobbin holder for embroidery t Power supply cable

y Knee lifter u Foot control

i Instruction book

o Key icon reference chart !0Instructional DVD !1Template 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.

	q		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.
			q Straight stitch needle plate
		e	w Extra spool pin
	w		e 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.

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Connecting the Power Supply

			z First make sure the power switch q is off.
			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,
		z	and turn the power switch q on.
	q		qPower switch
			wMachine plug
		c	eMachine socket
			rPower supply plug
			tWall outlet
			NOTES:
			Make sure to use the power supply cable that came
		w	with the machine.
			If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
			before turning it on again.
		e	WARNING:
		t	While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
		r	sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
			as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
			Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
			machine from the power supply:
			- when leaving the machine unattended.
			- when attaching or removing parts.
			- when cleaning the machine.
			Do not place anything on the foot control.
			If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
		z	the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
			on the machine.
	q		z First make sure the power switch q is off.
		v	x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cable
			into the machine socket e.
			c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
			pin connector r into the jack t on the machine.
		t	v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,
		r	and turn the power switch q on.
			qPower switch
	e	w	wMachine plug
			eMachine socket
			rPin connector
			tJack
			yPower supply plug

uuWall outlet

y	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.

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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.
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		The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in
		the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.
		q Base cover
		w Cord
		e Hooks
	e	Operating Instructions:
		Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing
		machine.

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				Machine Operating Buttons
				q Start/stop button
				Press this button to start or stop the machine.
				The machine starts running slowly for the first few
				stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control
				slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is
				pressed.
u				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
y				down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when
			t	the button is released.
		r		NOTES:
				• The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot
		e		control is connected to the machine.
				• You can select the desired start-up speed from
		w		slow, normal or high (refer to page 79).
				w Reverse button
		q		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:
						q	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.
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							q Home key
							Press this key to return to the initial page of the ordinary
							sewing mode or embroidery mode.
						e	w Mode switch key
							Press this key to enter into embroidery mode or to return
							to ordinary sewing mode.
						r	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

tmemory 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).

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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.

9

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

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Winding the bobbin

zPull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot q.

q Guide slot

xDraw 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		c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
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			rBobbin
			tBobbin winder spindle

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vPass 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.

yFlange plate uSlit

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

mStart 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.

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Inserting the bobbin

zPress the lockout key.

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

qEnd of thread wBobbin holder eHook cover plate

xHold 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. rFront notch

tGuide

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

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

yGuide path 1 uSide notch

NOTE:

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

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

iGuide path 2 oSlit (Thread cutter)

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

!0Hook 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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	x		Threading the Machine
			Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever
		z
			to the highest position.
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			Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. Raise the
			presser foot.
			q Lockout key
			Pass the thread in order from z to m.

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xHold 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.

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cDraw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the thread guide plate.

Pull the thread up along the left channel. r Right channel

t Thread guide plate y Left channel

vWhile 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.

u Eye of the take-up lever

bThen pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide.

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nSlide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide from the left.

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mThread the needle with the needle threader (refer to the next page).

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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.

zPull 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

xDraw 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

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

t Thread loop

vPull 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.

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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.
q	However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when
	sewing gathering stitches etc.
z	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.
	qBobbin thread
	NOTE:
w	Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.
	w Thread cutter
x	x Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
	with your left hand.
	eNeedle thread

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	raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread.
	rNeedle up/down button

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

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Replacing Needles

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine 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	q Lockout key

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.

Remove the needle from the clamp. w Needle clamp screw

	e	Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
		side of the needle to the rear.
w		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
r	be consistent.
	r Gap

Never use a blunt needle.

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

Fabric and Needle Chart

•For general sewing, use needle size

#11/75 or #14/90.

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

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

•Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics, stretch fabrics 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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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

w

Raise the presser foot lifter. w Presser foot lifter

e

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.
	t	r Pin
		t Groove
	r	Each foot is marked with an identification letter.
		y Identification letter

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	Replacing the Foot Holder
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.
q	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.
e	q Lockout key
	w Presser foot lifter
	Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the presser foot
	holder.
	e Thumbscrew

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

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

w 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.

e Extra lifted position

w

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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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

		Knee lifter
		The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing
	r	patchwork, quilting etc., since it allows you to handle the
		fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.
	w	Attaching the knee lifter
	e
		Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the
		knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
		q Knee lifter
		w Knee lifter socket
		e Rib
		r Notch
	q	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.
	t	Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.
		t Setscrew
		y Angle bar

Using the knee lifter

y	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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		Adjusting the Foot Pressure
	q	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		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	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
q	r Raised position

er

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.

					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 w e switch off then attach the embroidery unit.

Turn the power switch on and press the mode switch key. q 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.

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w

(A)					(H)	(L)
(Q)					(S)	(PL)
(BR)				(D)

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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.

q Utility stitches, Buttonholes and speciality stitches

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

		w Decorative and quilting stitches
	(P)	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)
		e Monogramming
		You can program lettering as well as a
		combination of characters.

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

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Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode

q 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).

w 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.

e 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.

r Vertical mirror image key

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

t 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).

y Delete key

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

u Save file key

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

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!0

!1

!0

i Letter size key

i		o		Press this key to select the letter size for monograms.
				o Letter case key
				Press this key to select upper case or lower case for
				monograms.
				!0Cursor keys
				Press one of the cursor keys to move the cursor up or
				down.
				!1Startover 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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