Janome Skyline S5 Instruction Manual

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

DANGER

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

6. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

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

10. Keep ngers a way 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 deect 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, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Europe only:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.

For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant
National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts ............................................................... 3

Standard Accessories ....................................................4

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

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

Free-arm sewing ............................................................5

GETTING READY TO SEW

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

Operating Instructions: ...................................................6

Machine Operating Buttons ............................................ 7

Controlling Sewing Speed ..............................................8

Foot Control ....................................................................8

Function Keys .................................................................9

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ....................... 10

Knee Lifter .................................................................... 10

Adjusting the Foot Pressure ..........................................11

Dropping the Feed Dog .................................................11

Balancing Thread Tension ............................................12

Lockout Key .................................................................. 13

Changing the Presser Foot .......................................... 13

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .................... 14

Replacing the Needle Plate .......................................... 15

Changing Needles ........................................................ 16

Fabric and Needle Chart .............................................. 16

Winding the Bobbin ...................................................... 17

Threading the Machine .................................................20

Built-in Needle Threader .............................................. 21

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread..................................... 22

Selecting the Patterns .................................................. 23

Customizing Machine Settings ..................................... 24

BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch ...............................................................27

Securing Seams ...........................................................27

Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric .........................27

Changing Sewing Direction ..........................................27

Cutting Threads ............................................................ 28

Needle Plate Guides ....................................................28

Cornering Guide ...........................................................28

Adjusting the Needle Drop Position .............................29

Adjusting the Stitch Length ..........................................29

Needle Plate for Straight Stitch ....................................30

Lock-a-Matic Stitch .......................................................30

Locking Stitch ...............................................................30

Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position ......................31

Triple Stretch Stitch ......................................................31

Knit Stitch .....................................................................31

Sewing with Even Feed Foot (Walking foot) ................32

Zipper Sewing .............................................................. 33

Rolled Hem ...................................................................36

Gathering ......................................................................37

Pintucking .....................................................................37

Zigzag Stitch .................................................................38

Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch) .............................39

Overcasting Stitch ........................................................39

Knit Stitch .....................................................................40

Double Overcasting Stitch ............................................40

Blind Hemming ............................................................. 41

Shell Tuck ..................................................................... 43

Buttonholes ..................................................................43

Square Buttonhole........................................................ 44

Using the Stabilizer Plate .............................................48

Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes .....................49

Keyhole Buttonholes ....................................................49

Stretch Buttonholes ......................................................49

Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 50

Welted Buttonhole ........................................................ 51

Button Sewing .............................................................. 53

Darning .........................................................................54

Tacking .........................................................................56

Eyelet ............................................................................ 57

DECORATIVE STITCHING

Applique .......................................................................58

Fringing .........................................................................59

Drawn Work ..................................................................59

Smocking ......................................................................60

Fagoting ........................................................................ 61

Scallop .......................................................................... 61

French Knots ................................................................61

Patchwork Piecing ........................................................ 62

Patchwork .....................................................................62

Quilting ......................................................................... 63

Stippling ........................................................................64

Clasp Stitches ..............................................................64

Free Motion Quilting .....................................................64

Hand-look Quilt Stitches ...............................................65

Satin Stitches ...............................................................65

Elongation ratio ............................................................65

Twin Needle Sewing .....................................................66

PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION

Pattern Combination .....................................................68

Programming Auto-lock Stitch ......................................69

Programming Automatic Thread Cutting ......................70

Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image ..................... 71

Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning ...................... 72

Resuming a Pattern Combination from the Beginning . 72

Bridge Stitches .............................................................73

Monogramming ............................................................ 75

Editing a Pattern Combination ......................................77

Deleting and Inserting a Pattern ................................... 78

Duplicating a Pattern .................................................... 78

Uniform Stitch Adjustment ............................................79

Unied Needle Drop Position .......................................79

Individual Stitch Adjustment .........................................80

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ............................. 81

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area ...............................................82

Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide ...................... 83

Problems and Warning Signals ....................................84

Troubleshooting ............................................................86

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ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts

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Thread take-up lever

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Foot pressure dial

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Reference chart

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Top cover

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Touch panel stylus holder

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Foot storage compartment

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Bobbin thread cutter B

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Bobbin winder spindle

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Bobbin thread cutter A

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Hole for extra spool pin

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Spool pin

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Spool holder (large)

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Thread tension dial

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Face cover

!5

Thread cutter

!6

Extension table (accessory storage)

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Needle plate release lever

!8

Start/stop button

!9

Reverse button

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Auto-lock button

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Needle up/down button

@2

Thread cutter button

@3

Feed balancing dial

@4

Knee lifter socket

@5

Speed control slider

@6

Touch panel (Function keys)

@7

LCD screen

@8

Needle clamp screw

@9

Needle

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Zigzag foot A

#1

Needle plate

#2

Hook cover release button

#3

Hook cover plate

#4

Foot holder

#5

Setscrew

#6

Needle threader

#7

Buttonhole lever

#8

Carrying handle

#9

Handwheel

$0

Thread cutter switch jack*

$1

Drop feed lever

$2

Machine socket

$3

Foot control jack

$4

Power switch

$5

Presser foot lifter

$0

#9

$1

$2

$3

$4

$5

NOTE:

To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle
with your hand, and support the sewing machine with
the other hand.

NOTE:

Sewing machine design and specications are subject
to change without prior notice.

* Thread cutter switch is an optional item.

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Standard Accessories

Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

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Rolled hem foot D

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Zipper foot E

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Satin stitch foot F

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Blind hemming foot G

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Overcast foot M

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1/4 seam foot O

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Darning foot PD-H

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Automatic buttonhole foot R (in the

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Buttonhole stabilizer plate (in the

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Even feed foot

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Quilting guide bar (for even feed foot)

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Button sewing foot T

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Quilting guide bar

!4

Bobbin (5 pcs.) (1 set on the machine)

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Spool holder (large, 1 set on the machine)

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Spool holder (small)

!7

Spool holder (special)

!8

Extra spool pin

!9

Needle set

@0

Screwdriver

@1

Lint brush

@2

Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

@3

Knee lifter

@4

Needle plate for straight stitch

@5

Touch panel stylus

@6

Power cable

@7

Foot control

@8

Semi-hard fabric cover

@9

Instructional video DVD

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Instruction book

#1

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Accessory Storage

The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
compartment of the extension table and the compartment
under the top cover.

To store the accessories in the compartment of the
extension table, push up the cover towards you to open
the accessory storage.

q Presser foot
w Buttonhole stabilizer plate
e Automatic buttonhole foot R
r Needle plate for straight stitch　　　　　
t Bobbin
y Extra spool pin

Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment
in the extension table.

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Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free-arm sewing.
q Extension table
w Free-arm

To detach:

Draw the table out to the left.

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To attach:

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

Free-arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves,
waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or
elbows.
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GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

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

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

NOTE:

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.

If you wish to use the foot control, insert the pin connector
into the jack on the machine.

z First make sure the power switch q is off.
x Insert the pin connector w into the jack e on the

c Insert the machine plug r of the power supply cord
v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,
The foot control sign i will be displayed when the foot
q Power switch

w Pin connector
e Jac k
r Machine plug
t Machine socket
y Power supply plug
u Wall outlet
i Foot control sign

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.

machine.

into the machine socket t.

and turn the power switch on.

control is connected to the machine.

NOTE:

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

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Operating Instructions:

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

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

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

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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 rst 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.

NOTE:

•Thestart/stopbuttoncannotbeusedwhenthefoot

control is connected to the machine.

•Themachinewillnotrunandthepresserfootmark

y will blink if you start the presser foot in the up
position. Lower the presser foot and press the start/
stop button.

•Youcanselectthedesiredstart-upspeedfrom

slow, medium or high (refer to page 25).

w Reverse button

When sewing stitch pattern 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S,

04S-07S, (mode 1) or 37-38 (mode 2), the machine will

sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.

If stitch pattern 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S, 04S-07S, (mode 1)

or 37-38 (mode 2) 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 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S,

04S-07S, (mode 1) or 37-38 (mode 2) 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 the auto thread cutting is turned

on (refer to page 70).

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

machine setting mode (refer to page 25).

t Thread cutter button

After nish sewing, press this button to trim the threads.

The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the

threads (refer to page 28).

NOTE:

Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
#30 or thicker (refer to page 28).

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Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

Youcanlimitthemaximumsewingspeedwiththespeed

control slider according to your sewing needs.
To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the
right.
To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.

Foot Control

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

NOTE:

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

Operating Instructions:

FootcontrolmodelYC-485ECisforusewiththissewing

machine.

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Function Keys

q LCD screen

The LCD screen shows the following information when the
machine is turned on:

w Stitch pattern
e Mode
r Stitch pattern number
t Recommended type of presser foot
y Stitch width
u Stitch length

i Cursor key (refer to page 77)
Press “ ” or “ ” to move the cursor to check or edit the
pattern combination.

o Auto thread cutting key (refer to page 70)
Press this key if you wish to cut the threads automatically
after nish sewing with a locking stitch.
When programming a pattern combination, press this key
to cut the threads automatically after nish sewing.

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!5 Direct pattern selection keys (refer to page 23)

Youcanselectthestitchpatterns01,04,11,and23

in mode 1 directly.

When the needle plate for straight stitch is being attached,

you can select the stitch patterns 01S or 04S only.

!6 Elongation key (refer to page 65)

Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns.

!7 Twin needle key (refer to page 66)

Press this key when sewing with a twin needle.

!8 Mirror image key (refer to page 71)

Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected

pattern.

!9 Set key (refer to page 24-26)

Press this key to enter the machine setting mode for

customizing the machine settings.

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!0 Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 29, 38, 47)

Press this key to alter the stitch width.
!1 Stitch length adjusting key (refer to pages 29, 38, 47)

Press this key to alter the stitch length.
!2 Mode key (refer to pages 23, 24)

Press the mode key to select the mode.
When the power is turned on, the pattern selection mode 1
is set automatically.

!3 Number keys (refer to page 23)
Enter a 2-digit pattern number to select the desired stitch
pattern in modes 1 to 6.

!4 Clear key (refer to pages 25, 78)
Press the clear key to clear the memorized stitch pattern.
Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to delete
the whole pattern combination.

@0 Startover key (refer to page 72)

Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the

beginning.

@1 Lockout key (refer to page 13)

Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the

machine, replacing the accessories etc.

To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys are

deactivated.

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

@2 Memory key (refer to page 68)

Press this key to register programmed pattern

combinations.

Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized.

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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

NOTE:

Do not turn the hand wheel of press the up/down
needle button when the presser foot is in the 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.

q Knee lifter
w Rib
e Knee lifter socket

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Adjusting the knee lifter

The angle of the knee lifter can be adjusted to t you.
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.

r Setscrew
t Angle bar

Using the knee lifter

Push the knee lifter with your knee to easily move the
presser foot up and down.

Youcancontrolhowhighthefootrisesbytheamountof

knee pressure you exert.

NOTE:

Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching, otherwise
the fabric will not be fed smoothly.

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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

Reduce the pressure when sewing ne synthetics and

stretch fabrics.

To reduce the pressure, set the dial at a lower number.

Increase the pressure when sewing heavy weight fabrics.

To increase the pressure, set the dial at a higher number.

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Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered for 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.

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NOTE:

If you start the machine with the feed dog lowered, a
message will appear on the LCD screen.
The machine will not run with the feed dog lowered
when selected following pattern numbers; 23 to 32, 34
to 36 in mode 1, stitch patterns in mode 3 to 6.

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Balancing Thread Tension

Auto-thread tension

For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO,
which covers a wide range of sewing conditions.
q Thread tension dial

Balanced thread tension

For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin
threads will join at the middle of the fabrics.

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For zigzag stitch sewing, the needle thread will appear
slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric
w Right side of fabric
e Needle thread
r Bobbin thread

Manual thread tension adjustment

Youmayneedtoadjusttensionmanuallydepending

on the sewing conditions such as the type of fabric and
number of layers.

If the needle thread is too tight, the bobbin thread
appears on the right side of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric
w Right side of fabric
e Needle thread
r Bobbin thread

Turn the thread tension dial to a lower number to
decrease the thread tension.

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If the needle thread is too loose, the needle thread loops
on the underside of the fabric.

q Wrong side of fabric
w Right side of fabric
e Needle thread
r Bobbin thread

Turn the thread tension dial to a higher number to
increase the thread tension.

NOTE:

Manual thread tension adjustment may be required
when the stitch width is set more than “7.0”.

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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 and keys are
deactivated.

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

Changing 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 to its highest position and raise the

presser foot lifter.

Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder.

The presser foot will drop off.

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Attaching the presser foot

Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just

under the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.

Each foot is marked with an identication letter.

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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

CAUTION:

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

Removing the foot holder

Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew.
Remove the foot holder.

q Presser bar
w Foot holder
e Setscrew

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Attaching the foot holder

Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.
Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

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Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing ne

fabrics or sewing with straight stitches.

CAUTION:

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

z Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.

Turn the handwheel and raise the needle to the

highest position.

Raise and hold the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted

position.

q Presser foot lifter

w Needle

x Push down the needle plate release lever and the

needle plate will snap off.

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c Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.

Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.

v Push down on the needle plate mark until the needle

plate locks in place.

Turn the power switch on or press the lockout key to

unlock.

Turn the handwheel slowly and make sure that the

needle does not hit the needle plate.

t Needle plate mark

CAUTION:

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

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Changing Needles

CAUTION:

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

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button
and lower the presser foot.
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the
power switch off.

Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle
from the clamp.
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Fabric Thread Needle

Lawn
Georgette

Fine

Medium

Heavy
weight

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 (Part No. 859856005).

Tricot
Organza
Crepe

Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece

Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting

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

Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75

Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#11/75-14/90

Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#14/90-16/100

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at
side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw rmly with a screwdriver.
w Flat side
e Stopper pin

To check needle straightness, place the at side of the
needle onto something at (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the at surface should
be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle.
r Gap

Fabric and Needle Chart

•Forgeneralsewing,useredneedle.

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

n e fabrics.

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

bobbin.

•Useabluetipneedleforsewingnefabrics,stretch

fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped
stitches.

•Useapurpletipneedleforsewingknits,freequilting

and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.

•Useastabilizerorinterfacetostretchorne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.

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q

Winding the Bobbin

Removing the Bobbin

Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and

remove the hook cover plate.

q Hook cover release button

w Hook cover plate

q

w

e

w

r

Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

e Bobbin

NOTE:

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

Setting the spool of thread

Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the

spool pin.

Attach the large spool holder, and press it rmly against

the spool of thread.

q Large spool holder

Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools

of thread.

w Small spool holder

e

e

e

r

r

t

q

Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specic size of

the spool of threads as shown.

The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows;

The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8 to

7/16 (9.5 to 10.5 mm)), and the spool length has a range

of 2 3/4 to 3 (70 to 75 mm).

e Spool holder (special)

r Hole diameter (3/8 to 7/16)

t Spool length (2 3/4 to 3)

Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and

hold the spool as illustrated.

Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin

without unthreading the machine while working on a

sewing project.

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.

Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and x the

spool with the spool holder.

q Extra spool pin

w Hole for extra spool pin

e Large spool holder

w

NOTE:

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

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z

x

e

Winding the bobbin

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at the fastest position (refer
to page 8).

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

q

e

w

r

c v

t

b n

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 ange

plate y and pull the thread to cut.

y Flange plate
u Slit

m ,

u

y

o

i

n Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin mark

appears on the LCD screen.

i Bobbin mark
m Start the machine.

Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and

stops spinning.

Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original

position.

, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread

cutter B o.

o Bobbin thread cutter B

NOTE:

For safety purposes, the machine will automatically
stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.

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Inserting the bobbin

z

x

r

z Press the lockout key.

Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

ew

q

t

running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook
cover plate.

q Lockout key

w End of thread

e Bobbin holder

r Hook cover plate

x Hold the bobbin with your ngertip 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.

t Front notch

y Guide

y

c

v

i

o

!0

Correct

i

u

i

Wrong

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.

u Guide path 1

i Side notch

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.

o Guide path 2

! 0 Slit (Thread cutter)

b

r

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

Push down the hook cover plate to t in place.

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread.
Refer to page 22 for how to draw up the bobbin
thread.

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b

v

n

x

z

c

Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.
Turn the power switch on.
Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up
lever to the highest position.
Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.
Pass the thread in the order from z to m.

CAUTION:

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

x

c

t

e

w

m

e

v

z

q

y

z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

q Guide slot
x 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.
w Corner of the guide
e Right channel

c 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.
e Right channel
r Thread guide plate
t Left channel

b n m

u

r

v While holding the thread at the spool, rmly draw the

thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw

the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up

lever.
y Eye of the take-up lever

b Then pull the thread down along the left channel and

through the lower thread guide.
u Lower thread guide

n Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

on the left.
i Needle bar thread guide

i

m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).

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z

w

q

e

Built-in Needle Threader

NOTE:

•Theneedlethreadercanbeusedwitha#11to#16

needle.

Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

•Theneedlethreadercannotbeusedwiththetwin

needle.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine or turn the power switch off before using
the built-in needle threader.

z Turn the power switch ON.
Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.
Press the lockout key to lock the machine.
Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
The threader hook comes out through the needle eye

from behind.
q Needle up/down button
w Threader knob
e Threader hook

x

c

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

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

t

r

c Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is

pulled up through the needle eye.
y Threader loop

y

v

v Remove the thread end through the needle eye to the

rear.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with the twin
needle.

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z

w

q

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 19, 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

c

e

r

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 and pick up the bobbin thread.

r Needle up/down button

v

v

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

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Selecting the Patterns

z

w

q

e

Mode 1–6

To select stitch patterns in modes 1–6, rst press the
mode key q to select your desired mode. Each time
you press the mode key, the mode number w indicated
on the left side of the screen will change, and the mode
changes as follows,

Mode 1: Utility and decorative stitch pattern selection
Mode 2: Decorative stitch pattern selection
Mode 3: Number and letter selection
Mode 4: European accented letter selection
Mode 5: Cyrillic letter selection
Mode 6: 9 mm monogram selection

NOTE:

When the straight stitch needle plate is attached to
the machine, the patterns not suitable for the straight
stitch needle plate cannot be selected.

Example: To select stitch pattern 53 in mode 2

z Turn the power switch on.
When the power switch is turned on, the utility and

decorative stitch pattern selection (mode 1) is set

automatically.
Press the mode key once to select mode 2.

x

c

r t

x Press the number keys on the touch panel. First press

key 5 and then press key 3.

c Now pattern 53 in mode 2 is selected.

Direct pattern selection

Youcanselectthestitchpatterns01,04,11and23

directly by pressing the corresponding direct pattern
selection keys e.

Stitch pattern 01S or 04S can be also selected when
the needle plate for straight stitch is attached to the
machine (refer to page 15).
Press the direct pattern selection key r to select the
stitch pattern 01S.
Press the direct pattern selection key t to select the
stitch pattern 04S.

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r

t

y

u

e

q

w

Customizing Machine Settings

Youcancustomizethemachinesettingstoyour

preference.
Press the set key q and LCD screen will show the
machine setting mode.
Press the mode key w to select the desired setting.
Each time you press the mode key, the mode number e
changes, and you can set the following machine functions
as follows:

e Mode number
r Buzzer sound setting
t Needle stop position setting
y Start up speed setting
u Resetting all to default
i Key position calibration

To exit the machine setting mode, press the set key q.

i

Buzzer sound setting

The buzzer sound can be turned on or off. The default
buzzer sound setting is “ON”.
Enter the machine setting mode.
To turn off the buzzer sound, press the cursor key “ ”
and the “oF” mark will blink.
To turn on the buzzer sound, press the cursor key “ ”
and the “on” mark will blink.

Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

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q

w

Needle stop position setting

The machine always stops with the needle in the down
position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty
stitches such as darning or eyelet, monograms, etc.
However you can select the needle stop position up or
down.

Enter the machine setting mode. Press the mode key to
enter the needle stop position setting.
The default needle stop position setting is down position
“dn”.
To change the needle stop position, press the cursor
key “ ” and the “UP” mark will blink.

Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

Start-up speed setting

The machine will start running slowly and the sewing
speed will gradually increase to maximum when pressing
the start/stop button.
Youcanselectthedesiredstart-upspeedfrom1(slow)q,
2 (medium) w or 3 (high) e.

Enter the machine setting mode. Press the mode key
twice to enter the start-up speed setting.
The default start-up speed setting is “1” (slow). To change
the start-up speed, press the cursor key “ ” or “ ”, and
the selected speed number will blink.

Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

e

q

Resetting all to default

The following customized settings can be reset to the
default settings (factory settings).

•Buzzersound

•Needlestopposition

•Startupspeedsetting

Enter the machine setting mode. Press the mode key 3
times to enter the Resetting all to default mode.
Press and hold the clear key q until the machine beeps
to reset the machine to the factory default setting.

Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

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z x

Key position calibration

If the function keys seem out of alignment, calibrate the
key position as follows.

z Enter the machine setting mode. Press the mode key

4 times to enter the key position calibration.

u

(t5)

r

(t2)

e

(t1)

w

t

y

q

(t3)

(t4)

x Press the start/stop button q.

c

v

b

n

m

c The key position adjustment screen appears and

“t1” is shown on the right side of the screen. With the
touch panel stylus w, press e on the touch panel of
your machine.

v “t2” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press r on the

touch panel.

b “t3” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press t on the

touch panel.

n “t4” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press y on the

touch panel.

m “t5” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press u on the

touch panel.

,

, The screen will be back to the key position adjustment

screen. Press the set key to exit the machine setting
mode.

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