Janome Skyline S9 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 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 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:

SAVE 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 ............................................................4-5

Embroidery unit case .....................................................5

Standard Accessories .................................................6-7

Accessory Storage .........................................................8

Extension Table ..............................................................8

Free-arm sewing ............................................................ 8

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply ........................................ 9

Operating Instructions: ...................................................9

Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................ 10

Foot Control .................................................................. 10

Machine Operating Buttons ...........................................11

Touch Panel Keys ......................................................... 12

Winding the Bobbin ..................................................13-14

Inserting the Bobbin ..................................................... 15

Threading the Machine................................................. 16

Built-in Needle Threader .............................................. 17

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread .................................... 18

Replacing Needles ....................................................... 19

Fabric and Needle Chart .............................................. 19

Replacing the Presser Foot .......................................... 20

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .................... 21

Attaching the Dual Feed Foot....................................... 22

Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H .................................23

Attaching the Embroidery Foot P ................................. 23

Attaching the Couching Foot PC-1 or PC-2 .................23

Replacing the Needle Plate .......................................... 24

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ....................... 25

Knee Lifter ....................................................................25

Dropping the Feed Dog ................................................ 26

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

Ordinary Stitch Patterns ...............................................27

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode ................28-29

Utility Stitches ...............................................................30

Straight Stitches ...........................................................30

Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ......................... 30

Changing Sewing Direction ..........................................30

Turning a Square Corner .............................................. 30

Securing Seams ........................................................... 31

Cutting Threads ............................................................ 31

Needle Plate Guides .................................................... 31

Variety of Straight Stitches ......................................32-34

Sewing with the Dual Feed Device ............................... 33

Zigzag Stitches .............................................................34

Variety of Overcasting Stitches .................................... 35

Manual Stitch Settings ................................................. 36

Adjusting Thread Tension .............................................37

Adjusting Foot Pressure Control .................................. 37

Foot up for Pivoting ......................................................37

Favorite Stitch Adjustment............................................38

Cloth Guide .................................................................. 39

Other Utility Stitches ................................................40-41

Variety of Buttonholes ..................................................42

B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole ...............................43-46

Using the Stabilizer Plate ............................................. 47

B2 Automatic (square) Buttonhole ...........................48-49

Other Buttonholes ........................................................50

B11 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole) ............ 51-52

Corded Buttonhole .......................................................53

Speciality Stitches ...................................................54-55

B13 Darning ..................................................................54

B15, B16 Eyelet ............................................................55

Decorative Stitches .................................................56-65

Decorative Stitch Groups ........................................56-60

Quilting(Q) ....................................................................61

Using the Quilting Guide Bar ........................................ 61

Q1-Q3 Patchwork Piecing ............................................ 61

Angle Scales on the Needle Plate ................................61

Q54-Q55 Hand-look quilt stitches ................................ 61

S1-S20 Decorative Satin Stitches ................................ 62

Elongation Ratio ...........................................................62

Tapering........................................................................ 63

Created Stitches(CS) ....................................................64

Twin Needle Sewing .....................................................65

PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION

Mirror Image of Patterns ...............................................66

Bridge Stitches .............................................................66

Editing a Pattern Combination...................................... 67

Deleting a Pattern ......................................................... 67

Inserting a Pattern ........................................................67

Startover Key ................................................................ 68

Checking Pattern Combination Length ........................69

Monogramming ............................................................ 70

Function Keys ............................................................... 70

Manual Thread Tension ................................................ 71

Individual Thread Tension Adjustment ......................... 71

Unied Thread Tension Adjustment ............................. 71

Spacing ........................................................................ 71

Reducing the Size of Letters ........................................ 71

Programming a Monogram........................................... 72

Saving a Pattern Combination ...................................... 73

Opening a Pattern Combination ....................................74

SEWING APPLICATION

Sewing Applications ..................................................... 75

Seaming ....................................................................... 76

Overedge ...................................................................... 77

Blind Hem ................................................................78-79

Shell Tuck .....................................................................79

Rolled Hem ...................................................................80

Zipper Sewing .........................................................81-83

Concealed Zipper Sewing (optional) .......................84-85

Gathering ...................................................................... 86

Basting .........................................................................86

Button Sewing .............................................................. 87

Tacking .........................................................................88

Applique .......................................................................89

Patchwork .....................................................................90

Quilting ......................................................................... 91

Straight Stitches (with dual feed) .................................. 91

Clasp Stitches .............................................................. 91

Free Quilting .................................................................92

One Stitch Off ...............................................................92

Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting ............................ 92

Sculpture Stitches ........................................................ 92

Hand-look Quilt Stitches ...............................................93

Variable Zigzag .............................................................93

Maximum Zigzag Width Adjustment .............................93

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CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Machine Setting Mode .................................................94

Common Setting Mode ...........................................94-97

Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode ............................. 98-101

Wi-Fi Setting Mode ...............................................102-104

Language Selection Mode ......................................... 105

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ........................... 105

EMBROIDERY MODE

Embroidery Unit .................................................. 106-108

Attaching the embroidery unit .................................. 106

Extending the carriage arm ...................................... 107

Detaching the embroidery unit ................................. 108

Attaching the Embroidery Foot................................... 109

Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate ..................110

Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery ........................111

Embroidery Hoops ......................................................112

Stabilizers ....................................................................113

Types of the stabilizers ................................................113

Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop ..................114

Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine .........115

Thread Holder .............................................................115

Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs ........................116

Monogramming ...........................................................117

Function keys ............................................................118

Programming a monogram........................................119

Monogram placement ...............................................119

2-Letter monogram ................................................... 120

Editing a monogram ..................................................121

Ready to Sew Window ............................................... 122

Function keys ........................................................... 122

Pattern information ................................................... 122

Stitch back/forward keys .......................................... 123

Jump key .................................................................. 123

Cross mark ............................................................... 123

Color section key ......................................................123

Trace key ............................................................124-125

Thread color/Jog key ................................................ 125

Fine position/angle adjustment key .......................... 126

Rotating a design ..................................................... 126

Moving a design ....................................................... 126

Color list key ............................................................. 127

Adjust key ................................................................. 127

Hoop back key .......................................................... 128

Embroidery foot key ................................................. 129

Starting to Sew Embroidery ....................................... 130

Editing Mode ...............................................................131

Selecting a hoop size ................................................131

Opening the embroidery designs ..............................131

Editing tool bar information ....................................... 132

Selecting a pattern ................................................... 132

Moving a pattern ....................................................... 132

Zooming in the editing window ................................. 133

Duplicating a pattern ................................................ 133

Deleting a pattern ..................................................... 134

Resizing a pattern .................................................... 134

Rotating a pattern ..................................................... 135

Flipping a pattern...................................................... 135

Monogramming in an arc ......................................... 136

Sewing order ............................................................ 137

Center positioning .................................................... 137

Corner layout ............................................................ 137

Customizing the display colors ................................. 138

Grouping patterns..................................................... 139

Color grouping .......................................................... 140

Single color sewing ...................................................141

Embroidery Lace Designs ....................................142-143

Placement guides of “Designs for fabric” ................... 143

Lace Design RE20a-1 ..........................................144-147

Connecting Lace Design RE20a-1 (Designs for water

soluble stabilizer) ................................................145-147

Free Arm Embroidery ................................................. 148

Couching Designs ................................................149-151

CUSTOMIZING EMBROIDERY MODE SETTINGS

Embroidery Mode Settings ...................................152-156

Saving and Opening a File ......................................... 157

Creating a new folder ............................................... 157

Deleting a le or folder ............................................. 158

Opening a le ........................................................... 158

Changing a name of the le or folder ....................... 159

Direct PC-Link ............................................................ 159

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area ............................................. 160

Problems and Warning Signals .................................. 161

Troubleshooting ....................................................162-163

STITCH CHART

Ordinary Sewing .................................................. 164-167

DESIGN CHART

Embroidery .......................................................... 168-177

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ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts

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Thread take-up lever

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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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Face cover

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Thread cutter

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Extension table (accessory storage)

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Needle plate release lever

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Start/stop button

!7

Reverse button

!8

Auto-lock button

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Needle up/down button

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Presser foot lifter button

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Thread cutter button

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Feed balancing dial

@3

Knee lifter socket

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Speed control slider

@5

Visual touch screen

@6

Lower thread guide

@7

Needle clamp screw

@8

Needle

@9

Zigzag foot A

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Needle plate

#1

Hook cover release button

#2

Hook cover plate

#3

Feed dog

#4

Foot holder

#5

Setscrew

#6

Needle threader

#7

Buttonhole lever

#6

#5

#4

#3

#2

#1

@8

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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.

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Carrying handle

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Handwheel

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Dual feed balancing dial

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Thread cutter switch jack*

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USB port (type B)

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USB port (type A)

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Drop feed lever

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Machine socket

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Foot control jack

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Power switch

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Cover

!2

Presser foot lifter

!3

Dual feed drive

!4

Embroidery unit socket

!5

Embroidery unit

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Carriage arm

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Carriage arm release lever

* Thread cutter switch is the optional item.

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Embroidery unit case

To use:

Open the aps.

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

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Standard Accessories

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Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

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Overedge foot M

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Satin stitch foot F

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Blind hemming foot G

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Zipper foot E

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Automatic buttonhole foot R

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Stabilizer plate

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Rolled hem foot D

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Open toe satin stitch foot F2

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Darning foot PD-H

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Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC

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Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO

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Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV

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Button sewing foot T

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1/4˝ seam foot O

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Dual feed holder (twin)

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Dual feed holder (single)

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Dual feed foot AD (twin)

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Dual feed foot VD (single)

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Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin)

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AcuFeed open toe foot UD (twin)

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Dual feed zipper foot ED (single)

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Embroidery foot P

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Couching foot PC-1

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Couching foot PC-2

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Yarn guide bar

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Yarn guide

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Straight stitch needle plate

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Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine)

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Needle set

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Additional spool pin

#2

Screwdriver

#3

Lint brush

#4

Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)

#5

Quilting guide bar

#6

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

machine)

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Spool holder (small) X 2

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Spool holder (special) X 2

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Bobbin holder cleaner

$0

Button shank plate

$1

Scissors

$2

Touch panel stylus

$3

Cloth guide

$1

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Embroidery hoop SQ14a (with template)

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Embroidery hoop RE20a (with template)

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Embroidery hoop FA10a (with template)

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Bobbin holder for embroidery

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Magnetic clamps (X4)

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Felt

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Stabilizers

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Bobbin thread for embroidery

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USB cable

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Power supply cable*

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Instruction book

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Quick charts

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Knee lifter

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Foot control

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Embroidery unit case

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Semi-hard fabric cover

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Instructional video DVD

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Acutools S CD-ROM

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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 Dual feed foot AD (twin)
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y Bobbin
u 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.
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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 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

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.

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

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If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from

the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack

on the machine.

z First make sure the power switch q is off.
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.
v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,

and turn the power switch q on.

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

NOTE:

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

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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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.

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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Cord storage

The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in
the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.

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e Hooks

Operating Instructions:

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

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• When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3,
BR1-BR5 or D1 is selected;

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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.

• You can select the desired start-up speed from

slow, medium or high (refer to page 98).

w Reverse button

• When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3,
BR1-BR5 or D1 is selected;

U: Q: BR:

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U: Q: BR:

Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
immediately. The machine will automatically stop.

When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock
button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will
immediately sew locking stitches and automatically
stop when the machine is started.

• When any other stitches are selected;

Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
at the end of current pattern. The machine will
automatically stop.

When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock
button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will
sew a locking stitch at the end of the current pattern
and automatically stop when the machine is started.

The machine will trim the threads automatically after
locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is
turned on (refer to page 101).

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 98).

t Presser foot lifter button
The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this

button.
You can also use the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to
raise and lower the presser foot (refer to page 25).

y 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 31).
The LED signal i blinks when the machine trims
threads.

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The machine will sew in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew
forward.
When the machine is stopped and foot control is
disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly
as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the
button to stop the machine.

• When any other stitches are selected;

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

NOTE:

There will be particular functions of the reverse
button when stitch pattern U2, U3, B2, B13, or B14
is selected. Refer to pages 32, 48, 54 and 88 for
instructions.

NOTE:

The thread cutter button does not function:

- directly after turning on the power.

- when the presser foot is raised with the foot lifter.

- after being pressed 3 times in a row.
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is

#30 or thicker (refer to page 31).

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Touch Panel Keys

CAUTION:

Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen

with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers

or the like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the
standard accessories.

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q Home key

Press this key to enter the category selection of the
selected mode (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.

e Open le key

Press this key and the open le window will open.

You can open pattern combinations, monograms and
embroidery designs saved in the machine’s internal

memory or on a USB ash 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, Wi-Fi
available in this mode.

t Help key
Press this key to view the step-by-step visual guide about
the essential parts.

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y 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 except the lock

key and presser foot lifter button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.

u 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.

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

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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

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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.
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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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Winding the bobbin

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at the fastest position (refer

to page 10).

z x

w

q

e

w

c v

r

t

q

z Pull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot q.

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.

q Guide slot
w Thread guide
e Guide plate

x Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with

both hands.

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

u

m

y

,

i

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

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

will show the bobbin winding sign.

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 i.

i 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 18 for how to draw up the bobbin
thread.

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b

Threading the Machine

xv

z

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before 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. The
presser foot will go down and the upper thread tension

c

disks will open.

q Lockout key

z

x

c

y

n

e

m

r

r

w

v

u

Pass the thread in order z to m.
z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

q

w 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.

e Corner of the guide
r 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.

r Right channel
t Thread guide plate
y Left channel

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 draw it into the eye of the take­up lever.

u Eye of the take-up lever

b n m

i

t

o

b Then pull the thread down along the left channel and

through the lower thread guide.

i Lower thread guide

n Slide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread

guide to the left.

o Needle bar thread guide
m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).

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z

q

Built-in Needle Threader

NOTE:

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

needle.

Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.
Do not use thread size 30 or thicker.

• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin

needle.

x

c

v

e

r

w

z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.

Press the lockout key to lock the machine.
q Needle up/down button
w Lockout key

x Draw the thread through the slit e of the needle

threader. The thread should pass under the hook r.
e Slit
r Hook

c Pull the thread up and slip it between the thread cutter

and face plate from behind.
Pull the thread toward you to cut.

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

b

n

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

pulled up through the needle eye.

n Pull the thread loop to take the thread end out through

the needle eye to the rear.

NOTE:

If the thread is caught in the hook and the thread loop
is not formed, remove the thread from the hook and
pull it to take the thread end out through the needle
eye.

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z

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.

x

w

e

q

z

Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin
holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according

to the instructions on page 15, 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

v

r

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

presser foot.

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w

Replacing Needles

CAUTION:

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

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

r

e

q

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

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at

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 rmly with a screwdriver.

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.
r Gap

Never use a blunt needle.

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

Fabric and Needle Chart

• For general sewing, use red needle.

• Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing
ne 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.

For embroidery:

• In general, use a blue tip needle.

• Use a red tip needle or purple tip needle for thicker

fabrics.

• Use a purple tip needle for dense stitch embroidery

and Quilting designs.

• Janome bobbin thread for embroidery is

recommended for bobbin.

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z

Replacing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to before
replacing the presser foot.
Use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.

x

c

e

r

q

w

z Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down

button.

Press the lockout key.

q Needle up/down button
w Lockout key

x Raise the presser foot lifter.
e Presser foot lifter

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

The presser foot will drop off.

r Lever

v

y

t

u

CAUTION:

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

v 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.

t Pin
y Groove
u Identication letter

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q

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

Remove the foot holder before using the dual feed foot or
darning foot.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the foot holder.

e

t

w

Removing the 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 Needle up/down button
w Lockout key
e Presser foot lifter

Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder.

r Setscrew
t Foot holder

r

t

r

y

Attaching the foot holder

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

y Presser bar

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z x

w

q

e

w

Attaching the Dual Feed Foot

z Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar.
q Dual feed holder

x Tighten the thumbscrew with your ngers.

Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed

drive.

w Dual feed link
e Upper feed drive

c

v

c Lower the presser foot lifter. Lower the needle to the

lowest position by turning the handwheel.

v Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

w

Detaching and attaching the dual feed foot

Pull the foot toward you to remove it.
Insert the pins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder

and gently push the foot until it snaps into place.
q Pin
w Slit

q

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q

w

Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H

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

q Pin
w Needle clamp screw

Tighten the thumbscrew rmly with the screwdriver.

Attaching the Embroidery Foot P

Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from
behind (refer to page 109).

Tighten the thumbscrew rmly with the screwdriver.

Attaching the Couching Foot PC-1 or PC-2

Attach the couching foot PC-1 or PC-2 to the presser bar
from front (refer to page 149).

Tighten the thumbscrew rmly with the screwdriver.

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z

Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing with the
dual feed foot.

CAUTION:

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

x

q

e

t

w

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.

z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.
Press the lockout key.
Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser

foot.
q Needle up/down button
w Lockout key
e Presser foot lifter button

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

Push down the needle plate release lever and the

needle plate will snap off.
r Needle plate release lever
t Needle plate

c

v

y

r

c A message will appear warning that the needle plate

is not secured.
Remove the needle plate to the right.
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 mark of the needle plate until it

locks in place.
Make sure the warning message disappears and the

straight stitch is automatically selected.
Turn the handwheel slowly and make sure that the

needle does not hit the needle plate.
Press the lockout key to unlock.

y Mark

CAUTION:

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

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e

q

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

You can raise and lower the presser foot with the presser

foot lifter button, the presser foot lifter or the knee lifter.

q Presser foot lifter button

w Presser foot lifter

e Extra lifted position

You can raise the presser foot about 7 mm (1/4˝) higher

than the normal up position by exerting more pressure

when lifting the presser foot lifter or knee lifter.

This allows for changing the needle plate, and also helps

you to place layers of thick fabrics.

w

e

w

NOTE:

The presser foot cannot be lowered with the presser
foot lifter if the foot was raised with the presser foot
lifter button.

NOTE:

Do not turn the handwheel or 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

q

t

r

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.

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w

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.

q

NOTE:

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

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q

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

Ordinary Stitch Patterns

In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 4 categories

available.

q Utility stitches, Buttonhole and specialty stitches

w Decorative and quilting stitches

e Monogramming

r 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 or category.
For example pattern #15 in the buttonholes and
specialty stitches is referred to as pattern B15.

q Utility stitches, Buttonholes and speciality

stitches

You can select utility stitches (U), buttonholes and

speciality stitches (B) in this category.

w

(A)

(Q)

(BR)

e

(H)

(S)

(D)

(L)

(PL)

(P)

(CS)

w Decorative and quilting stitches

This category consists of the following 10 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)

Created Stitches (CS)

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 specic sewing
project and fabric type from the designated application in

this category.

r

q w

e

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode

q Foot-up key
If this option is turned on, the needle stops at the down
position and the presser foot will automatically go up
when the machine stops.
Press this key to turn this option on or off (refer to page

37).
w Twin needle key

Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle
sewing (refer to page 65).

e Dual feed key
Press this key for dual feed sewing (refer to page 33).

r Startover key
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 rst pattern of the combination (refer

to page 68).

t y

u

t Vertical mirror image key

Press this key to sew a vertical mirror image of the
selected pattern (refer to page 66).

y 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 66).

u Tapering key
Press this key to open the dialog box for tapering (refer to
page 63).

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!1

i o !0

i Program key

Press this key to program a pattern combination.

When this key is pressed, the delete key, save le key

and cursor keys will appear.

o Delete key

Press this key to delete the pattern from the pattern

combination.

!0 Save le key

Press this key to save the pattern combination as a le.

!1 Cursor keys

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

down.

!1

!2 !3

!2 Letter size key

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

!3 Letter case key

Press this key to select upper case or lower case for

monograms.

!4 !5

NOTE:

Hiragana/Kanakana key and lettering orientation key
are available when Japanese characters (Mincho (9

mm) or Marumoji (9 mm)) are selected.

!4 Hiragana/Katakana key

Press this key to select Hiragana or Katakana font.

!5 Lettering orientation key

Press this key to select the horizontal or vertical

orientation.

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Utility Stitches
Straight Stitches

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

Starting to sew

Place the fabric next to the seam guide line on the needle
plate. Lower the needle to the point where you want to
start.

Pull the needle thread towards the rear and lower the
foot.

NOTE:

Pull the needle thread to the left when using satin
stitch foot F, open-toe satin stitch foot F2, dual feed
foot or automatic buttonhole foot R.

q

w

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

Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric

The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the
horizontal position.
This is helpful when you start sewing at the extreme edge
of thick fabrics or for sewing across a hem.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you
wish to start sewing.
Lower the foot while pushing in the black button. The foot
is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.
After a few stitches, the black button is released
automatically.
w Black button

Changing Sewing Direction

Stop the machine and press the presser foot lifter button

to raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing
direction as desired.

Start sewing in a new direction.

5/8˝

e

NOTE:

If you turn on the foot up option, the presser foot will
automatically go up when the machine stops (refer to
page 37).

Turning a Square Corner

To maintain a 5/8˝ seam allowance after turning a square

corner, use the cornering guide on the needle plate.

Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the

cornering guide lines.
Press the foot lifter button and turn the fabric 90 degrees.

Start sewing in the new direction.

e Cornering guide

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r

e

q

Securing Seams

For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse

button and sew several reverse stitches.

The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and

hold the reverse button.

q Reverse button

Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock-

a-matic stitch (pattern U2) or locking stitch (pattern

U3) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop

automatically.

w

Cutting Threads

To cut the threads after nishing sewing, press the

thread cutter button. The needle bar and presser foot will

automatically go up after trimming the threads.

w Thread cutter button

NOTE:

The thread cutter button does not function when the
presser foot is raised with the presser foot lifter or the
LED signal e is turned off.
Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut
specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter
does not work well.

e LED signal

e

r

w

q

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

fabric and draw it to the back.

Pull the threads up and slip them between the thread

cutter and face plate from behind.

Pull the threads toward you to cut.

r Thread cutter

Needle Plate Guides

The seam guides are marked on the needle plate, free

arm and hook cover.

The seam guides for 1/4˝, 3/8˝ and 5/8˝ are also marked

on the front of the needle plate.

q Seam guides on the front of the needle plate

The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance

from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.

w Center needle position

The cornering guides are very useful when turning a

square corner.

e Cornering guide

The angle scales on the needle plate are useful for

patchwork piecing (refer to page 61).

r Angle scales

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Variety of Straight Stitches

U1 Straight stitch in center needle position

Use this stitch for seaming, rolled hemming etc.

U2 Lock-a-matic stitch

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

U3 Locking stitch

This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking

stitch is needed.
The machine will sew several locking stitches at the
beginning and continue sewing forward.
When you press the reverse button at the end of the
seam, the machine will sew several locking stitches in
place, then stop sewing automatically.

U4 Straight stitch in left needle position

Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge.

U5 Triple stretch stitch

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

U6, U7 Stretch stitches

These are narrow stretch stitches designed to eliminate
puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while

permitting the seam to be pressed completely open at.
Use U7 for seaming ne fabrics or stretch fabrics.

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y

Sewing with the Dual Feed Device

Patterns U1 to U5 and Q1 to Q7 can be sewn with the

dual feed device.

The dual feed device is extremely effective when sewing

hard to feed materials such as PVC coated fabric or

leather.

It also eliminates layer slippage.

The following 5 types of dual feed feet are available in

the standard accessories.

q Dual feed foot AD (twin):

For regular sewing with dual feed

w Dual feed foot VD (single):

For sewing narrow areas with dual feed

e Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin):

For 1/4˝ seam piecing with dual feed

r Dual feed zipper foot ED (single):

For zipper application with dual feed

t Dual feed AcuFeed open toe foot UD (twin):

For open toe better view sewing with dual feed

Attach the desired dual feed foot to the respective dual

feed holder and attach to the machine (refer to page 22).

Press the dual feed key y and select the desired pattern.

e

q

r

w

t

NOTE:

The patterns not suitable for dual feed sewing are
grayed out.
The dual feed key will gray out or not be indicated
if you selected a pattern not suitable for dual feed
sewing.

Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at

the point where you wish to start.

Start sewing at medium speed.

When seaming plaid fabrics, match the plaids of the

upper and lower layers and pin them together.

Remove the pins as you sew.

Dual feed balancing dial

The dual feed balancing dial should be set at “0”,

however you may need to adjust the dual feed balance

depending on the type of fabric.

e

w

(A)

(B)

q

Check the feed balance by test sewing on a scrap piece

of the fabric you intend to use.

(A): If the lower layer puckers, turn the dual feed

balancing dial toward “+”.

(B): If the upper layer puckers, turn the dual feed

balancing dial toward “–”.

q Upper layer

w Lower layer

e Dual feed balancing dial

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U11 Basting

See page 86 for sewing instructions.

Zigzag Stitches

U8, U9 Zigzag stitches

Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs
including overcasting. These stitches can be used on
most woven fabrics.

A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.

U10 Multiple zigzag stitches

These stitches are used for mending tears.

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Variety of Overcasting Stitches

U10 Multiple zigzag stitch: Zigzag foot A

This stitch is used to nish a raw edge of synthetics and

other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.

Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam

allowance. After sewing, trim off the seam allowance

closer to the stitches.

U13 Overcasting stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and

overcast edges of fabrics.

Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams at.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and

sew.

U14 Knit stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics

as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the

greatest amount of elasticity and strength.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and

sew.

For better results, use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving

an adequate seam allowance.

After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the

stitches.

U15 Double overedge stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch is excellent for fabrics that tend to fray

extensively such as linens and gabardines.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and

sew.

Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn

over the edge to insure that the fabric will not ravel.

U16 Overlock stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch nishes the edges of fabric in a way similar

to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional

look.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and

sew.

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Manual Stitch Settings

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

When you press the setting bar, the manual setting
window expands to show more options.
You can alter other settings such as needle thread
tension and presser foot pressure value, depending on
the selected stitch pattern.
Press the setting bar again to shrink the manual setting
window.
q Setting bar
w Manual setting window
e Default key

q

(−) (+)

w

(4. 5)

we

(−) (+)

(3.0)

Altering needle drop position (straight stitches)

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

Altering stitch width

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

NOTE:

The adjustable range of patterns U6-U10 is 0.0 to 7.0.

(−) (+)

(−) (+)

Altering stitch length

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

NOTE:

The adjustable range of patterns U6 is 0.0 to 5.0, U7

is 1.0 to 5.0, U8-U10 is 0.0 to 5.0.

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Adjusting Thread Tension

This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension

control, which optimizes the tension balance for the

selected stitch pattern.

Balanced thread tension

Straight stitch: Both needle and bobbin threads

interlock between the layers.

Zigzag stitch: The needle thread appears slightly on the

wrong side of the fabric.

However you may need to manually adjust the tension

balance depending on the sewing conditions, or you can

ne-tune the thread tension to suit your preference.

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

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

w

q

q

Adjusting Foot Pressure Control

The presser foot pressure is automatically optimized for

each stitch pattern.

However, you can adjust the foot pressure manually by

pressing the “+” key or “–” key to suit your specic sewing

needs.

Foot up for Pivoting

If this option is turned on, the presser foot will

automatically go up when the machine stops.

This feature is very useful when turning corners.

Press the foot-up key to turn this option on or off.

q Foot-up key

NOTE:

Height of the foot can be altered in the ordinary
sewing setting mode (refer to page 100).

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z

q

x c

Favorite Stitch Adjustment

You can save customized stitch settings (stitch length,
stitch width, thread tension and presser foot pressure,
depending on the selected stitch patterns) as Favorite

Stitch Adjustment. When the favorite stitch adjustment

option is turned ON q (refer to page 101), the saved
customized stitch settings are automatically assigned
when the stitch pattern is selected.

NOTE:

Favorite stitch option cannot be assigned for created

stitch (CS).

Favorite stitch option cannot be used in monogram
mode.

Example: To change the preset value of the needle drop
position from “4.5” to “5.0”.

z Turn the Favorite Stitch Adjustment option ON (refer to

page 101).

Select stitch pattern U1.

Press the setting bar. The manual setting window

expands to show more options.
x The favorite stitch key w appears on the manual

setting window.
Change the needle drop position from “4.5” to “5.0” by

pressing “+” key.
Press the favorite key w.
c The dialog box will open.
Press the save favorite key e to register the favorite

stitch settings.

v

w

e

t

r

v The cream colored box t indicates that the

customized preset stitch value is applied to the

setting.
To delete favorite stitch settings, press the favorite

stitch key and press the delete key r.

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r

q

e

w

Cloth Guide

CAUTION:

• Always leave sufcient space to the left of the

machine when using the cloth guide.

• Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole

foot R is attached.

• The extension table cannot be opened when the

cloth guide is in use.

Attaching the cloth guide

Attach the embroidery unit (see page 106).

Insert the pin on the cloth guide into the carriage hole.

Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the cloth

guide.

q Pin

w Cloth guide

e Carriage hole

r Attaching knob

Setting the cloth guide position

Press the setting bar to expand the manual setting

window.

Press the cloth guide key.

t Setting bar

y Cloth guide key

i u

t

y

The visual touch screen will show a warning message.

Press the OK key.

The cloth guide adjustment window will open.

Press the or key to move the cloth guide

to the desired position.

The cloth guide will move the distance indicated on the

key.

The cloth guide position is indicated on the scale bar

and the distance from the center needle drop position is

indicated in millimeters or inches.

Press the OK key to register the setting and close the

cloth guide adjustment window.

NOTE:

The machine will not run if the cloth guide adjustment

window is open.

Press the default key to return the cloth guide to the

default position (15 mm or 5/8˝).

u Default key

Make sure to return the carriage to the stored position

by pressing the cloth guide storage key and remove the

cloth guide after you nish sewing.

i Cloth guide storage key

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Other Utility Stitches

U12 Backward stitch

U12 is backward stitch.
Use the stitch if it is hard to guide the fabric while
pressing the reverse button.
The machine sews in reverse without pressing the
reverse button so that you can guide the fabric with both
hands.

U17 Hemstitch

Use this stitch for fagoting or decorative stitch.

U18 Visible hemming

Select pattern U18.

Fold and press a single hem. Place the fabric with the
right side up.

Sew along the fold at the desired depth.

Trim the excess on the wrong side.

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U19, U20 Blind Hem

Refer to pages 78-79 for sewing instruction.

U21, U23 Shell Tuck

Refer to page 79 for sewing instruction.

U22 Fagotting

Use the stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an

open work appearance and add stitch interest.

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Variety of Buttonholes

B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole

This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to

heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically
determined by placing a button in the foot.

B2 Auto (Square) buttonhole

This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor
square buttonhole, but you can manually set the

buttonhole size and the machine memorizes it to sew
buttonholes of the same size.

B3 Round end buttonhole

This buttonhole is used on ne to medium weight fabrics

especially for blouses and children's clothes.

B4 Fine fabric buttonhole

This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on

ne, delicate fabrics such as ne silk.

B5 Keyhole buttonhole

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

B6 Rounded keyhole buttonhole

This buttonhole is used for thicker buttons on medium
weight fabrics.

B7 Tailored buttonhole

This durable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and
heavy fabrics.

B8 Stretch buttonhole

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

B9 Knit buttonhole

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

B10 Antique buttonhole

This buttonhole looks like the heirloom stitch. It has an
attractive handmade appearance and makes a nice
decorative buttonhole.

B11 Welted buttonhole

This is a template pattern for the hand sewn welted
(bound) buttonhole.

NOTE:

B3-B11 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing
procedure is the same as for B1.

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B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole

The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a

button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R.

The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 1 cm

(3/8˝) to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter.

When selecting the buttonholes, the visual touch screen

advise you to lower the buttonhole lever.

NOTE:

It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size

to match certain heavy or specic fabrics and threads.

Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric
to check your settings.
The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for
ordinary buttons.

Apply an interfacing to stretch or ne fabrics.

z

q

e

w

Sewing

z Pull the button holder to the back, and place the

button in it. Push it together tightly on the button.

q Button holder

NOTE:

Check the length of the test buttonhole, and adjust the
buttonhole length if necessary by turning the adjusting

screw on the buttonhole foot.

To increase the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting

screw to move the marker toward “L”.

To decrease the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting
screw to move the marker toward “S”.

w Adjusting screw
e Marker

x

r

t

x Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.

Press the lockout key.

Raise the presser foot and attach the automatic

buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove of
the foot holder.

You may lift the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted

position when placing the automatic buttonhole foot
under the foot holder.

Press the lockout key to unlock the machine.

r Groove

t Pin

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c

v

c Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole of

the foot.
Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric and place

it under the buttonhole foot. Lower the needle at the

starting point by turning the handwheel.
y Starting point

y

v Lower the presser foot and pull the buttonhole lever

down as far as it will go.

u Buttonhole lever

u

b

i

!0!0

o o o

!0

NOTE:

Make sure there is no gap between the slider and
front stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be out of
position or there will be a sewing gap.

i No gap
o Starting point
!0 Sewing gap

b Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to

the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the thread
and continue sewing.

NOTE:

If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole
lever, the visual touch screen will show a warning and
the machine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the
buttonhole lever down and start sewing.

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n

n The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence

shown. When the buttonhole is nished, the machine

will stop automatically with the needle in the up
position. Press the thread cutter button and remove
the fabric.

m

,

m After you nish buttonhole sewing, push the

buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.

, Place a pin just below the bartack at each end to

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

Double layer buttonhole

To make a sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of
buttonhole stitches over the previous stitches.

After the buttonhole is nished, simply start the machine

again.
Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever.
Do not reselect the pattern.

NOTE:

This function is disabled if Thread Cut after Auto­Lock option is turned on in the ordinary sewing setting
mode (refer to page 101).

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q

w

e

r

Manual settings

When you press the setting bar, the manual setting
window expands to show more options.

q Setting bar

w Altering buttonhole opening width

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

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

r Altering buttonhole stitch density
Press the “+” key to make the buttonhole stitches less
dense.
Press the “–” key to make the buttonhole stitches denser.

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 9.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.20 to 1.00.

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Using the Stabilizer Plate

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

z

x

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

of the buttonhole foot.
q Stabilizer plate
w Slot

w

q

x Place the button on the button holder of the foot.

Attach the buttonhole foot to the machine.
Draw the needle thread to the left between the foot

and stabilizer plate.

c

c Place the fabric between the buttonhole foot and

stabilizer plate. Lower the needle into the starting

point by turning the handwheel.
Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.

Start the machine while pulling the needle thread

lightly to the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the

thread and continue sewing.

NOTE:

The sewing procedure is exactly the same as that for

B1 sensor (square) buttonholes.

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B2 Automatic (square) Buttonhole

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

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 9.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.20 to 1.00.

z

x

z Sew the left side up to the required buttonhole length

and stop the machine. Then press the reverse button q.

q

x Start sewing again, and the machine sews back with

a straight stitch.

Stop the machine when you reach the starting point.

Then press the reverse button q.

q

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c

c Start sewing again, and the machine sews the front

bartack and right side of the buttonhole.

Stop the machine when you reach the ending point.

Then press the reverse button q.

q

v

v Start sewing again, and machine sews the back

bartack and locking stitches then stops automatically

with the needle in the up position.

When the buttonhole is nished, a message will

appear.
To make the next buttonhole, position the fabric and

start sewing again. The message disappears and the

machine sews another buttonhole identical to the rst

one then stops automatically.

To sew another buttonhole in a different size press the

X key on the dialog box.

NOTE:

To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the instructions
on page 45.
The memorized length will be cancelled if the presser
foot is raised or the startover key is pressed before
buttonhole is completed.

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Other Buttonholes

B3, B4 Round end and ne fabric buttonholes

The sewing procedure is the same as that of B1 square

(sensor) buttonhole (refer to pages 43-45).

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 9.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.20 to 1.00.

B5-B7 Keyhole buttonholes

The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square (sensor)

buttonhole (refer to pages 43-45).
Use an eyelet punch to open the keyhole buttonhole.

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5.6 to 9.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.20 to 1.00.

B8, B10 Stretch and Antique buttonholes

The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square (sensor)

buttonhole (refer to pages 43-45).
The sewing steps are as shown.

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 9.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.50 to 1.00

(B8), from 0.50 to 2.50 (B10).

B9 Knit buttonhole

The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square (sensor)

buttonhole (refer to pages 43-45).

NOTE:

The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 9.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.70 to 1.20.

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z

q

B11 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole)

A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch
of fabric to the buttonhole.
Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored
garments, but are not recommended for sheer or delicate
fabrics where the patch might show through or add bulk.

w

z Baste a patch to the garment fabric with the right

sides together.
q Wrong side of patch
w Right side of garment fabric

w

x

c

v

q

e

e

r

e

q

x Select pattern B11.

Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together.

Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the

patch out through the slit to the other side.
q Wrong side of patch
w Right side of garment fabric
e Right side of patch

c Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is

showing. Use an iron to press both corner ends until

they are squared off.

e Right side of patch
r Wrong side of garment fabric

v Fold back each side of the patch to form buttonhole

lips.
q Wrong side of patch
e Right side of patch

b

n

e

r

w

b Press both folds with an iron.

e Right side of patch
r Wrong side of garment fabric

n Baste both edges of the seam with a needle and

thread by hand.
w Right side of garment fabric

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m

t

r

m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back

and forth beside the original seam to secure aps of

the patch.

r Wrong side of garment fabric
t Sew back and forth

,

.

⁄0

q

e

r

y

w

r

u

, Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth

three times over the triangular end.

q Wrong side of patch
w Right side of garment fabric
r Wrong side of garment fabric

. The patch should be cut 1 to 1.5 cm (7/16˝ – 5/8˝)

away from the hole. The corners should be cut
rounded off as shown.

e Right side of patch
r Wrong side of garment fabric

⁄0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment

fabric. Mark the 4 corners with pins as shown.

y Facing
u Garment fabric

⁄1

⁄2

⁄3

y

y

u

⁄1 Turn all the layers over and cut the buttonhole opening

on the facing in the same way as step x.

Four marker pins show you the corner points on the

facing. Fold back each ap between the facing and

patch.

y Facing
u Garment fabric

u

⁄2 Stitch around the opening with a needle and thread as

shown.

y Facing
u Garment fabric

⁄3 The welted buttonhole is complete.
u Garment fabric

u

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z

w

Corded Buttonhole

To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure

as for B1 square (sensor) buttonhole.

Select pattern B1.

z Place the button on the button holder on the

buttonhole foot.

Hook a ller cord on the spur on the front of the foot.

Bring the ends of cord toward the back and under the

foot.
Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends

between the ribs and metal plate.
q S p u r
w Metal plate

Set the stabilizer plate as necessary and attach the

buttonhole foot.

q

x

c

x Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole

will start.
Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.
Pull the needle thread lightly to the left.

Start the machine to sew the buttonhole over the cord.
The machine stops automatically when nished.

Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the

sewing threads only.

c Cut the ller cord at both ends as close to the

buttonhole as possible.

NOTE:

Do not adjust the opening width wider than 0.8.
Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness

of the cord used.
To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the instructions
on page 45.

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Speciality Stitches

See pages 87, 88 and 55 for referring sewing instructions

of B12, B14, B15 and B16.

B13 Darning

z

e

w

x c

r

0.9 cm

q

z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the

button holder all the way out.
Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle

at the starting point. Then lower the foot.

q Button holder
w Starting point

x Start the machine and sew to the required length, then

press the reverse button. This sets the darning length.

Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.
e Reverse button
r Required length

c Sew another layer of darning over the rst layer, at a

right angle to it.

NOTE:

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

To sew the same size darning

When nished sewing, a conrmation message will

appear.

Simply start the machine to sew another layer of darning

stitches in the same size.
To sew the next layer of darning stitches in a different

size, press the X key.

e

r

r

To sew a shorter darning

Sew the rst line to the desired length and stop the

machine.
Press the reverse button and start the machine again.
The machine will sew the rest of the darning and stop
automatically.

To adjust the evenness of darning stitches

You can correct unevenness of darning stitches by

pressing the “–” or “+” key of the adjusting window.

If the left corner is lower than the right side, press the
“–” key to correct it.
If the right corner is lower than the left side, press the
“+” key to correct it.

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q

B15, B16 Eyelet

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

To sew:

Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle to
the starting point.

Sew until the machine stops automatically.
q Starting point

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

To correct the shape of an eyelet:

If the eyelet is open, press the “–” key.
If the eyelet overlaps, press the “+” key.

NOTE:

The shape can be adjusted within S1 to S3 (default
setting is S2).

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Decorative Stitches
Decorative Stitch Groups

The patterns in this section are classied into 10 groups.

These patterns are programmable and you can make a
pattern combination.

Applique stitches (A): 2 pages

Stitches in this group are for applique.

(Refer to page 89.)

Heirloom stitches (H): 4 pages

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

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Quilting stitches (Q): 6 pages

Stitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting.

(Refer to pages 61, 91-93.)

Satin stitches (S): 2 pages

The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times
their original length while the stitch density remains the
same.
(Refer to page 62.)

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Bridge stitches (BR): 1 page

Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches
after a stitch pattern.
The number beside the stitch image on the straight stitch
key indicates the stitch count of a programmable unit.
Patterns BR5 and BR7 will inherit the needle drop
position and stitch length of the previous pattern in the
programmed pattern combination.
(Refer to page 66.)

Decorative stitches (D): 8 pages

75 attractive patterns are available in this group.

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Long stitches (L): 2 pages

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

Pictograph stitches (P): 3 pages
Play stitches (PL): 1 page

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

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Created stitches (CS)

In this section, you can select original stitch patterns

created with Stitch Composer.

Refer to page 64 for how to transfer created stitch
patterns from the PC to the machine.

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w

w

q

q

q

Quilting(Q)
Using the Quilting Guide Bar

The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel,

evenly spaced rows of stitches.

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

the desired spacing.
q Quilting guide bar
w Hole

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

Q1-Q3 Patchwork Piecing

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

Patterns Q2 and Q3 are for patchwork piecing with 1/4˝

and 7 mm seam allowances respectively.

Use the 1/4˝ seam foot O.
Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew

while guiding the edge of fabric along the guide.
q Guide
w Right side of the fabric

w

w

q

w

q

q

e

Angle Scales on the Needle Plate

You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired
angle without marking, by using the angle scales on the
needle plate.
The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120
degrees.
Use the broken lines when piecing the patchwork pieces

with the 1/4˝ seam foot O as illustrated.

q Broken line

NOTE:

Use the solid lines when piecing the patchwork pieces
with the zigzag foot A. Align the edge of the fabric to

the 1/4˝ seam guide line.

w Solid line
e 1/4˝ seam guide line

Q54-Q55 Hand-look quilt stitches

Patterns Q54 to Q55 are special stitches for quilting

which look like hand sewn stitches.
Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and

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

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q

S1-S20 Decorative Satin Stitches

Elongation Ratio

Patterns S1 to S20 are decorative satin stitches for which
the pattern length can be elongated without changing
the stitch density.

Press the setting bar q to expand the manual setting
window.

Setting bar

q

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

“+” key (elongation)

w

r

w
e

X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

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

“–” key (elongation)

e

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

Elongation ratio

r

You can also alter stitch density and stitch width.

NOTE:

The elongation function and the tapering function (refer
to page 63) cannot be applied at the same time.
The elongation function will be removed when a
tapering function is applied to the elongated stitch.

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Applique Heirloom

Quilt Satin

Decorative Long

q

w

Tapering

You can taper the beginning and end of the decorative
stitch patterns to create tapered corners and points.
The tapering can be applied to the stitch patterns as
shown.

NOTE:

• Tapering function cannot be applied when using a

stitch pattern combination, twin needle, dual feed

foot, or straight stitch needle plate.

• The tapering length varies depending on the

stitch pattern and its tapering shape. Make a test

stitch on an extra piece of the fabric to check the

tapering length.

• If you press the reverse button while sewing or the

machine is stopped, it will immediately sew locking

stitches and automatically stop. The tapering size

will not be memorized.

• If you stop the machine while sewing, and change

the stitch width, center needle position or stitch

r

length, the machine will start tapered sewing from

the beginning.
Example: To taper the stitch pattern H5.

Select stitch pattern H5. Press the tapering key q.
The dialog box will open.

q Tapering key

Select the shape of the tapering for the beginning and

the end of the stitch patterns by pressing the tapering
shape keys.

y

u

e

i

o

The keys on the top half w are for tapering the beginning
of the stitch pattern r.

t

The keys on the bottom half e are for tapering the end of
the stitch pattern t.

The numbers in the tapering shape keys indicate the
degree of tapering. You can apply the tapering alignment
from left, center or right. The beginning and end of the
stitch patterns can be aligned separately.

In this example, select the right-aligned 30° taper key y
for the beginning of the stitch pattern i.
Select the center-aligned 90° taper key u for the end of
the stitch pattern o.
Press OK key to apply the tapering.

Start the machine and sew to the required length, then

press the auto-lock button.
The machine will sew the selected taper end, and sew
the auto-lock stitch and stop.

To sew the same size tapering

When nished sewing, a conrmation message will

appear.
Press OK key and start the machine to sew another layer
of tapering in the same size.
To sew the next layer of tapering stitch in a different size,

press the X key and sew. Start the machine and sew to
the required length, then press the auto-lock button.

NOTE:

To remove the tapering function, press the same stitch
pattern key.

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Created Stitches (CS)

Original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer are

saved in this group.

Insert the USB ash drive containing the original stitch

patterns and press the import key, or import them from

Stitch Composer using a USB cable.

q Import key

Select the USB icon and the folder list will appear.
Select the desired folder to open and the le list will

appear.

Select the desired le and the original stitch pattern is

saved and the pattern selection key is created.
You can select, program and sew these patterns the

same way as with the built-in stitch patterns.

w

To delete the pattern, press the delete key and select the
pattern to delete.

A conrmation message will appear. Press the OK key to

delete the pattern.
w Delete key

NOTE:

• Up to 40 patterns can be saved in this group.

• Twin needle sewing is not available for the created

stitches.

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Twin Needle Sewing

Some of the utility stitches and decorative stitches can

be sewn with a twin needle.

b

m ,

x

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z

A B

n

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

CAUTION:

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

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole under the top
cover.
Place a spool of thread on the additional spool pin and
the spool holder (refer to page 13).
w Extra spool pin

Draw both threads from the spools and pass them
through the threading points from z to v.

q

Slip the thread A through the needle bar thread guide b,
then pass through points n and m as illustrated.
Thread the thread B through the front hole of needle bar
thread guide b, then pass it through the needle hole ,.

Make sure that the two strands of thread from the spools
do not get tangled.

NOTE:

• Threading from points z to v is the same as for a
single needle (refer to page 16).

• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin

needle.

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

NOTE:

• When you sew patterns with the twin needle, test
the stitches rst before you sew on the garment.

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

needle sewing.

• Use the threads #60 or ner.

• When changing the sewing direction, raise the

needle and presser foot then turn the fabric (foot
up for pivoting option is not available when the twin
needle is selected).

• Use the thread cutter on the face plate when

cutting threads.

After twin needle sewing is nished, press the twin

needle key and the warning message will appear.
Press the OK key and replace the twin needle with a
single needle.

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PROGRAMMING A PATTERN
COMBINATION

The patterns in the decorative stitch category and
monograms can be programmed to make a pattern
combination.

Press the program key and select as many patterns as
you wish to program.
You can program up to 100 patterns in each combination.
The images of programmed patterns are shown on the
left side of the visual touch screen.
q Program key

Mirror Image of Patterns

To sew or program the pattern as a mirror image, press
the vertical mirror key or horizontal mirror key.

Select the desired patterns to create the mirror image.
Press the vertical or horizontal mirror key again to cancel
the mirror image function.

w Vertical mirror key
e Horizontal mirror key

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

NOTE:

Horizontal mirror image is available only for the

specic patterns. For pattern identication, these

patterns are shaded in light grey on the reference
chart inside the top cover.

Mirror image function will be canceled and mirror
image icon will disappear if the selected pattern is not
suitable for the mirror image.

NOTE:

Presser foot pressure cannot be adjusted to the stitch

patterns of a pattern combination individually.
If you attempt to do so, only the last pattern’s
presser foot pressure settings are applied to all the
programmed patterns.

Bridge Stitches

Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches
after a stitch pattern.
If you want more space between French knots (D5), for
example, insert pattern BR5 after pattern D5.
Two counts of straight stitches are added to pattern D5.

NOTE:

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

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Editing a Pattern Combination
Deleting a Pattern

The pattern before the cursor or shown in blue is deleted
by pressing the delete key.
q Cursor
w Delete key

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

e

Inserting a Pattern

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

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Startover Key

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

When you stop sewing a pattern combination, the
startover key is activated.

Current pattern startover

If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the
current pattern, press the startover key once and start the
machine. The key will change and show a triangle and
double bar that means the machine will start over from
the current pattern of the combination.
q Startover key (current pattern of the combination)
w Current pattern

NOTE:

When you stop sewing a pattern combination during

the rst pattern and press the startover key, the

number of the bar above the triangle will not change

because the pattern will be sewn from the rst pattern.

r

e

First pattern startover

The key shows a triangle and single bar that means the

machine will start over from the rst pattern.
If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the rst

pattern of the combination, press the startover key twice
and start the machine.
e Startover key (rst pattern of the combination)
r First pattern

NOTE:

If auto thread cutting is done, the machine will

startover from the rst pattern.

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Checking Pattern Combination Length

You can check the total length of the pattern combination
by pressing on the pattern combination length key
indicated in the manual setting window.
Press the setting bar to open the manual setting window.

q Setting bar
w Pattern combination length key

The readout of the total length is a theoretical value
and the actual length may vary depending on sewing
conditions.

For example, select the pattern P4 three times, and sew
a pattern combination.
If the actual length differs considerably from the readout,
measure the actual length and enter the nearest value by
pressing the “+” or “–” key.
In this case, the theoretical value is 51 mm. However, if
the actual length e is 40 mm, enter 40 mm by pressing “–”
key. Press the OK to register it.
e Actual length

e

The readout is adjusted automatically when calculating

the length of other pattern combinations.
The message “Please enter the actual length of the
pattern combination you sewed.” disappears to indicate

that the displayed value is adjusted already.

For example select patterns P10, P18 and P4.
The theoretical value is 53 mm. However, the read out is
calculated according to the measured actual length. In

this case, the adjusted value is 42 mm.

Press the default key to clear the entered actual length.
r Default key

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Monogramming

You can program letters and symbol designs for
monogramming.
Press the Monogram key and the font selection window
will open.
You can select one of 8 fonts.

Select the desired font by pressing the corresponding

key.
q Monogram key
w Block font key
e Script font key
r Broadway font key
t Block font (9 mm) key
y Cyrillic font key
u Mincho (9 mm) font key
i Marumoji (9 mm) font key
o Symbol font key

The monogram mode window will open.

!0

!1

t

y

u

i

o

NOTE:

The heights of Block font (9 mm), Mincho font (9 mm)

and Marumoji font (9 mm) are approximately 9 mm.

!2 !3 !4 !5

Function Keys

!0 Cursor key
Press the cursor key to move the cursor up or down.

!1 Edit box
Press the edit box to view the entire monogram.

!2 Letter size key

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

!3 Letter case key
Press this key to select the upper case or lower case.

!4 Delete key
Press this key to delete the selected character or symbol.

!5 File save key

Press this key to save the monogram as a data le.

!0

NOTE:

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

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Manual Thread Tension

This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension
control. However, you may need to manually adjust the

tension balance depending on the sewing conditions.

To adjust the thread tension, press the setting bar to

show the option.

Individual Thread Tension Adjustment

To apply the thread tension adjustment to each letter

individually, select the letter by moving the cursor.

Press “+” or “–” to adjust the thread tension of the
selected letter. The adjusted thread tension is applied to

the selected letter.

q Thread tension adjustment

Unied Thread Tension Adjustment

To apply the thread tension adjustment to all letters

together, you do not need to select the letters.

Press the unied thread tension key w.

Press “+” or “–” to adjust the thread tension.
The adjusted thread tension is applied to all entered

letters.

When unied thread tension control is applied, the unied

thread tension key turns to yellow.

Press the unied thread tension key again to deactivate
the unied thread tension adjustment.

q

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A

Spacing

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

Reducing the Size of Letters

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

2/3

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Programming a Monogram

Simply enter the characters by pressing the

corresponding keys to program a monogram.
Example 1: “Quilt” in Block font

Select Block font. Enter “Q”.

Press the letter case key q to select lower case.
q Letter case key

Enter “u”, “i”, “l” and “t”.

w

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Example 2: “Café” in Script font

Press the monogram key and select Script font.

Enter “C”.
w Monogram key

Press the letter case key and select lower case letters.
Enter “a” and “f”.

Press the page key e 3 times to go to the page 4 of 5.
Press the letter case key. Enter “é”.

NOTE:

Use a blue tip needle for sewing a monogram.

Apply a sheet of stabilizer to ne fabrics or stretch

fabrics.
Test sew to check the sewing results.

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Saving a Pattern Combination

w

q

e

NOTE:

Always back up your data to an external device in
case a problem occurs.

The pattern combination and monogram can be saved

as a le in the machine’s internal memory or a USB ash

drive.

The machine has a USB port for USB ash drive.

Press the save le key after programming a pattern
combination, and the save le window will open.

q Save le key
The “Ordf” folder is shown.

Select the location to where you wish to save the pattern

combination.

The le name is assigned automatically starting from

M_001.....in order.

Press the OK key to save the le under the assigned

name.
w File name

If you wish to assign a unique name to the le, press the

rename key and the keyboard window will open.
e Rename key

r

u

y

t

Enter a new name and press the OK key to change the

le name.
Press the OK key and the le is saved under the new

name.

NOTE:

• The les and folders are displayed on different

pages. Use page keys r to display the saved les.

• The Ordf folder is for the default location to save

a pattern combination. You may save the pattern
combination into the Ordf folder.

Creating a new folder

Select a location for a new folder and press the new

folder key. The keyboard window will open.
Enter a folder name and press the OK key.
The new folder is created under the assigned name.
t New folder key

Deleting a le or folder

Press the delete key and select the le or folder to delete.
A conrmation message appears.
Press the OK key to delete the le or folder.

y Delete key

Changing the folder name or le name

Press the rename key and select the folder or le of

which you wish to change its name. The keyboard
window will open.
Enter the new name and press the OK key.

The name of the folder or le will change.

u Rename key

NOTE:

The maximum number of characters that can be
entered for naming is 10.

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Opening a Pattern Combination

You can open the pattern combination and monogram

saved in the machine’s internal memory or a USB ash

drive.

Press the open le key and the open le window will

open.
q Open le key

Select the memory location; either the machine’s internal
memory or a USB ash drive.

The “Ordf” folder will appear.

w

w

NOTE:

• If you created any folders before, those folders will

also appear.

• If you cannot nd the desired folder or the le in

the page, press the next or previous page key w to
display the other pages.

Select the desired folder and the le list will appear.
Select the desired le.

The screen will return to the ordinary sewing window
showing the saved pattern combination or monogram.

e

Press one of the layout keys e to select the layout of the

le list as shown.

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SEWING APPLICATION

Sewing Applications

Sewing application is a unique feature that provides you

with 12 useful sewing applications.
Press the sewing application key and the sewing

application menu will open.
The 12 sewing applications are as follows:

q Seaming
w Overe dge
e Blind Hem & Shell Tuck
r Rolled Hem
t Zipper Sewing
y Gathering

t

u

y

i

u Basting
i Button Sewing
o Tacking
!0 Applique
!1 Patchwork
!2 Quilting

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!1

!0

!2

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Seaming

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

q

w

q

e

w

r

Woven (Seaming 1)

q

Straight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics.

Stretch/Knit (Seaming 2)

w

Narrow stretch stitches for seaming stretch or knit
fabrics.

e

r

Curve (Seaming 3)

e

Short straight stitches for seaming curved line.

Topstitching (Seaming 4)

r

Long straight stitch for topstitching with thick threads.

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Overedge

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r

q Woven

Overcasting stitch for regular woven fabrics.
w Stretch/Knit

Knit stitch for nishing raw edges of stretch or knit fabrics.

For better results, use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving

an adequate seam allowance.

After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the
stitches (refer to page 35).

e Woven
Overlock stitch similar to a professional overlocker stitch.

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

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Blind Hem

Select “Blind Hem”.

The following 2 options are available.
q Woven

For blind hemming regular woven fabric

w Stretch/Knit

For blind hemming stretch or knit fabric.

To sew:

Attach the blind hem foot G.

(A)

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i
u

(B)

y

t

r

e

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

allowance as shown.
e 0.5 cm (1/4˝)

(A) Medium to heavy fabrics: The raw edge should be

overcasted.

(B) Fine fabrics: Fold the raw edge 1 cm (1/2˝).

r 1 cm (1/2˝)
Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side

of the guide on the foot. Lower the presser foot.

The needle should just pierce the folded edge when it

comes over to the left side.

Adjust the position of the needle drop if necessary.
Sew guiding the fold along the guide.

t Fold
y Guide

After sewing is nished, open the fabric at.

The seam on the right side of the fabric is almost
invisible.

Adjusting the needle drop position

Press the setting bar to expand the manual setting
window.

Press the “+” key u in the upper row to move the needle
drop positions to the left.
Press the “–” key i in the upper row to move the needle
drop positions to the right.

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

NOTE:

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

2.8 mm

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w

Altering blind hem stitch width

Press the “+” key in the row w to increase the stitch width
e.

Press the “–” key in the row w to decrease the stitch
width e.

NOTE:

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

Shell Tuck

Select “Shell Tuck”.

The following 3 options are available.

q Small

Narrow shell tuck stitch

e

r

t

w Medium

Medium width shell tuck stitch
e Large

Regular shell tuck stitch

To sew:

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

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

If you sew shell tucks, space the rows at least 1.5 cm

(5/8˝) apart.

Altering shell tuck position

Press the “+” key in the row r to move the shell tuck
position to the right.
Press the “–” key in the row r to move the shell tuck
position to the left.

NOTE:

Y ou can move the right needle drop position with the “+”
or “–” key in the row t.

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Rolled Hem

q Straight Stitch

Rolled hemming with straight stitch

w Zigzag Stitch

Rolled hemming with narrow zigzag stitch

w

5 cm (2˝)0.3 cm (1/8˝)

e 4 mm & 6 mm
Rolled hemming using optional rolled hemming feet D1
and D2

To sew:

z Attach the rolled hem foot D.

Fold the fabric edge twice to form a hem, 0.3 cm (1/8˝)

wide and 5 cm (2˝) long then press.

x

c

x Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the guide

of the foot. Turn the handwheel to lower the needle to
the starting point.

Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while

pulling on the threads to assist feeding the fabric.

Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric.

Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the

fabric into the curl of the foot.

c Lower the foot and sew while lifting the edge of the

fabric to keep it feeding into the curl smoothly and
evenly.

0.6 cm (1/4˝)

0.6 cm (1/4˝)

NOTE:

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

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Zipper Sewing

q Lapped zipper
Lapped zipper application with the zipper foot E

w Concealed zipper
Concealed zipper application with the optional concealed
zipper foot Z

q

w

Lapped zipper sewing

Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing
window will open.
Press the sewing step icon and the machine setting will

automatically adjust to suit each sewing step.

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Lock-a Matic

Basting

Fabric preparation

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

opening size.
Mark the end of opening.
q Zipper size
w Opening size
e 1 cm (3/8˝)
r End of opening

Attach the zigzag foot A.

Lock-a-Matic

Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the

end of the opening leaving a 2 cm (3/4˝) allowance.

t 2 cm (3/4˝)

Basting

Baste the zipper opening.

t

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Sew left side

Attach the zipper foot E.
Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam

allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold.

Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place.
q 0.2-0.3 cm (1/8˝)
w Zipper teeth
e Fold

w

Opening size

e

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

Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the

bottom edge of the foot.

Sew through all layers next to the fold.

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

the zipper tape.
r 5 cm (2˝)

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

r

Close the zipper and spread the fabric open at with the

right side of the fabric facing up.

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1 cm (3/8˝)

q

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Basting

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

Sew right side
Replace the foot with the zipper foot E.

Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm (3/8˝).
Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the

zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot.

Stop about 5 cm (2˝) from the top of the zipper.

Lower the needle into the fabric, raise the foot and
remove the basting stitches.
w Basting stitches

q

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

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

Remove the basting stitches.

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Concealed Zipper Sewing (optional)

Press the concealed zipper icon and the window will
show the step-by-step icon keys.

Prepare a concealed zipper 2 cm (3/4˝) longer than the

opening size.
Press the sewing step icon and machine settings will

automatically adjust to suit each sewing step.

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Basting

w

Lock-a-Matic

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q

y

Lock-a-Matic
Attach the zigzag foot A. Place the right sides of the
fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a

2 cm (3/4˝) seam allowance. Press the reverse button to

lock the seams.
q End of opening
w 2 cm (3/4˝)
e Zipper size
r Opening size

Basting

Baste the opening 0.3 cm (1/8˝) inside of the seam line.

t 0.3 cm (1/8˝)

Fold up the left seam allowance to the bodice. Open the
zipper and put it on the right seam allowance with the
back side up. Place the right zipper teeth next to the fold
and pin it in place.
y Zipper teeth
u Fold
i Left seam allowance

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Right of teeth
Attach the concealed zipper foot Z.
Raise the zipper teeth on the right and lower the foot so
the left groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth.

Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the end of

the opening.
Reverse the stitches to secure the seam.
o Left groove
!0 Zipper tape

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2 cm (3/4˝)

2 cm (3/4˝)

Stitching tape
Raise the foot and close the zipper.
Replace the foot with the zipper foot E.

Turn and fold the bodice to the right. Seam along the

edge of the left zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm

(3/4˝) before the zipper bottom.

Stitching tape
Turn and fold the bodice to the left.

Seam along the edge of the right zipper tape and reverse
the stitches 2 cm (3/4˝) before the zipper bottom.

q

r

0.3 cm (1/8˝)

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w

Left of teeth
Raise the foot and replace it with the concealed zipper
foot Z.
Remove the basting stitches.
Open zipper and insert the pull tab between fabric and
zipper tape to allow the slider to reach the stopper.
q Pull tab

q

Raise the zipper teeth on the left and lower the foot
so the right groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth.

Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the

end of the opening. Reverse the stitches to secure
the seam.
w Zipper teeth
e Groove

Slide up the stopper to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) below the end of the

opening and fasten the stopper with pliers.
r Stopper

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Gathering

In addition to the regular gathering stitch, this section
offers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops.

Easing a sleeve top

Pull both of the threads about 10 cm (4˝).
Sew a pair of lines, 3 mm (1/8˝) apart, along the edge of

the sleeve top.
Pull the bobbin threads to contract the sleeve top

carefully, matching it with the armhole size.
Make sure not to make gathers in the sleeve top.

Basting

There are 2 basting stitches available in this section.

Basting (Auto)

This stitch is used for basting zipper tape or tting of

garments.

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

Basting (Manual/Quilting)

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

NOTE:

Refer to page 23 for how to attach the darning foot
PD-H.

To sew

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

Slide the fabric to the rear for the next stitch.

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Button Sewing

When attaching a button to thick fabric, you need to
make a shank by using the button shank plate.

Lower the feed dog. Select “Shank”.

Attaching the button sewing foot T

Make sure to press the lockout key to lock the machine.
Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter.
Insert the rear pin of the foot into the rear groove of the
foot holder.
q Rear pin
w Rear groove

q

w

r

t

Gently lower the presser foot lifter while holding the foot

with your nger to t the foot. Press the lockout key to

unlock the machine.
Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the

left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your
hand.
Insert the button shank plate under the button.
Lower the foot to hold the button in place, aligning the
direction of the button.
e Button shank plate

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the
needle bar swings to the right.
Press the “+” or “–” key so the needle enters into the right
hole of the button. The maximum stitch width is 7 mm

(1/4˝).

e

Start sewing and continue until the machine stops

automatically.
Remove the fabric from the machine.

Cut the all threads leaving at least 10 cm (4˝) tails.

Trim the thread at the beginning close to the fabric.
Pass the needle thread at the end of stitching through the

left hole in the button, between the button and fabric.
Pull the needle thread to bring the bobbin thread up to
the right side of the fabric.
r Needle thread at the end
t Bobbin thread

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

NOTE:

The button shank plate cannot be used if the button is
too thick.

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Tacking

Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt
carriers where extra strength is needed.

There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tacking
available.

Attach the satin stitch foot F.

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Auto tacking

Lower the needle at the starting point and start sewing.
The machine will sew the tack of the selected size and

stop automatically when it is nished.

q Starting point

Manual tacking

Start the machine and sew to the required length e, then
press the reverse button w. This sets the tack length r.
Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.
e Required length

NOTE:

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

To sew the same size tack

To sew another tack in the same size, simply start the
machine and sew until the machine stops automatically.

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

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M R

Applique

There are 6 types of applique stitches available in this

section.
You can select the needle stop position either up or down

by pressing the needle stop position key.
q Needle stop position key

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

w

R: Right

The baseline can be adjusted without changing the stitch

width by pressing the “+” or “–” key on the row w.

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Pivoting at applique corners

When sewing an applique with sharp corners, you may

turn on the “Foot up for pivoting” option so that the
presser foot automatically goes up when the machine
stops.
Press the foot-up key to turn on this option
e Foot-up key

NOTE:

Make sure to stop the machine with the needle

dropped at the outer edge of the applique.

Starting over from the corner

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

Two options of startover are available for applique

stitches. Press the cornering key to select normal
startover or cornering startover.
The key icon will change to show which option is being
selected when pressing the key.
t Cornering key

Normal startover:

Sew a locking stitch then start sewing from the beginning

of the pattern.

Cornering startover:

Start sewing from the beginning of the pattern without a

locking stitch.

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Patchwork

Patchwork piecing

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

The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm, ideal for

patchwork piecing, but you can ne tune the stitch length

by pressing the “+” or “–” key.

w

Attach 1/4˝ seam foot O, which helps you to keep a
constant 1/4˝ (6 mm) seam allowance.

Put 2 pieces of fabric with right sides together.
Place the patchwork pieces under the foot so that the
edge of the fabric matches the guide on the presser foot.
q Edges of fabric
w Guide on the 1/4˝ seam foot O

q

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

Press the X key to sew in a different size.

After sewing the memorized length, a message will
appear.
To sew the same length, start the machine and it will stop
automatically after sewing the memorized length.

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Quilting

In this section, 6 types of useful stitches for quilting are

available.

q Straight stitches (with dual feed)
w Clasp stitches
e Free motion quilting stitches
r Sculpture stitches (with dual feed)
t Hand-look quilt stitches
y Variable zigzag stitches

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Straight Stitches (with dual feed)

Straight stitches in this section are suitable for seaming
quilt layers using the dual feed foot (refer to page 22 for

how to attach it). Please refer to page 61 if you wish to
use zigzag foot A.

Quilting guide bar for dual feed foot

The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel,

evenly spaced rows of stitching.

Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the rear of the

foot holder.

Shift the quilting guide bar to the desired spacing.

q Quilting guide bar
w Hole

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

Clasp Stitches

You can close quilt layers and batting using the clasp

stitch.
Use the satin stitch foot F.
The machine sews one unit of the pattern and
automatically stops with the needle in up position when
completed.

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Free Quilting

For ordinary and bulky quilts, select “Straight Stitch 1” or
“Zigzag Stitch 1”, and use the darning foot PD-H (refer to

page 23 for how to attach the darning foot).

Select the “Straight Stitch 2” or “Zigzag Stitch 2” for atter

quilts and use the free quilting foot QC, QO or QV.

One Stitch Off

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

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

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

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

w

To sew

Sew at medium speed while guiding the fabric with your

hands.

Move the quilt 3 mm or less per stitch.

Refer to page 87 (button sewing foot) for how to attach

the free quilt feet.

Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting

When “Straight stitch 2” or “Zigzag stitch 2” is selected,
the height of down position of the free motion quilting feet

(QC, QO, QV) is optimized automatically.

However, you can ne tune the foot height according to
the quilt thickness.

Place the fabric under the foot and lower the foot.

Press the foot height key and the adjusting window
opens. Adjust the foot height by pressing the “+” key or

“–” key and press the OK key to register the setting.
w Foot height key

Reduce the height if the fabrics bounce when sewing.
Increase the height if the foot gets trapped in the fabrics
when sewing.

NOTE:

• Purple tip needle is recommended for free motion
quilting to prevent skipped stitch.

• Do not move the quilt layers toward you when the

open-toe foot is attached.

Sculpture Stitches

These stitches are used to accentuate design outlines

and to create a mock hand-quilt.

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q-L

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Hand-look Quilt Stitches

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

Variable Zigzag

This unique feature allows you to control zigzag width

with the knee lifter.

Select q-M or q-L, using the darning foot PD-H for

sewing quilt layers. Drop the feed dog. Guide the fabric

with your hands while sewing.

w-M

w-L

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Select w-M or w-L, using the clear view free quilt foot

QV for sewing at and rm fabrics. Drop the feed dog.

Guide the fabric with your hands while sewing.
Select e-M or e-L, using the satin stitch foot for sewing

variable zigzag stitches.
The fabric is fed by the feed dog and the stitch width can
be varied with the knee lifter.

Attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric if
needed.

Sew at slow to medium speed while guiding the fabric

with your hands and controlling the stitch width with your
knee.

NOTE:

When the machine stops, you can raise and lower the
presser foot with the knee lifter.
Purple tip needle is recommended for free motion

quilting to prevent skipped stitch.

Maximum Zigzag Width Adjustment

The maximum zigzag width can be limited to suit your
sewing needs.

Press the “+” or “–” key beside the maximum zigzag
width setting r to limit the maximum zigzag width to your
preference.

For the variable zigzag stitches with the satin stitch foot,
press the setting bar t to open the maximum zigzag
width setting.

r Maximum zigzag width setting
t Setting bar

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CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Machine Setting Mode

Press the set mode key to enter the machine setting
mode.
You can select various options and customize the
machine settings to suit your personal preference.
q Set mode key
Press one of the 5 keys to select the mode to customize.

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

e Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode
In this mode, you can customize the machine settings
and options for ordinary sewing (refer to pages 98-101 for
the operation).

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q

r Embroidery Setting Mode

In this mode, you can customize the machine settings
and options for embroidery (refer to pages 152-156 for
the operation).

t Wi-Fi Setting Mode
In this mode, you can set up the Wi-Fi connection (refer
to pages 102-104).

y Language Selection Mode
In this mode, you can select the desired language for the
screen messages.

To browse pages in each mode, press the next page key
or previous page key.
u Next page key
i Previous page key

Registering the custom settings

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

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Common Setting Mode

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

w Sound Volume
The signal sound can be adjusted by pressing the “+” or “–”
key.
Set the value to “OFF” by pressing the “–” key several
times to mute the signal sounds.

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

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

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r Touch Screen Calibration

You can calibrate the key positions of the touch screen if
you feel the touch screen key is not responding properly.
Press the Yes key to open the calibration window.
Press the “+” sign with the touch panel stylus as the sign
appears.
When you press the last sign, the screen shows “END”
and the calibration window will close.

t

t Formatting the memory

If the internal memory of the machine or USB ash drive

does not function due to damage to the memory bank,
you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory.

To format the machine’s internal memory, press the

machine icon key and a conrmation message will

appear. Press the OK key to format.

To format a USB ash drive, press the USB icon and
the conrmation window will open. Press the OK key to

format.

CAUTION:

Do not turn off the power or disconnect the USB ash

drive while a warning message is displayed otherwise
it may damage the memory bank.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

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y Sewing Light

The sewing lights can be turned on or off individually.
Press the corresponding light keys to turn on or off the
sewing lights.

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

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Press the next page key to show the next menu.

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

o Screen Saver
Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the screen saver, and
the visual touch screen will show the screen saver when
the machine is in standby status.
Press the import key to import a screen saver from a

USB ash drive.
You can create an original screen saver with Screen
Saver Tool included in the Acutools S CD-ROM.

The imported screen saver data will be deleted if the
delete key is pressed, or the internal memory is
formatted (refer to page 95).
!0 Import key
Press the next page key to show the next menu.

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!1 Background Color

You can select from the colorful wallpapers for the
background of the visual touch screen by pressing the
relevant icon.

!2 Auto-off Timer
The machine will be automatically turned off if you do not
use the machine within the time period set by this timer.
The auto-off timer can be set from 1 to 12 hours.
If you wish to turn off the timer, press and hold the “+” key
until “OFF” shows in the timer window.
To turn on the machine again, turn the power switch on.

NOTE:

The auto-off timer is available in EU countries and
some regions which use 200 - 240 voltage standards.

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!3

!3 Reset All to Defaults

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

Press the OK key to register the new settings.

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Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode

q Auto thread tension

You can adjust the auto thread tension level by pressing

the “+” or “–” key.
w Low bobbin thread warning

You can adjust the low bobbin thread warning level by

pressing the “+” or “–” key.
To turn off the low bobbin thread warning, press the “–”
key until “OFF” shows in the window.

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

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e

NOTE:

The machine stops with the needle in the down
position if Foot-up key option is turned on, even if the
needle stop position is set to up position.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

r Adjustable Start-Up Speed
The machine will start running slowly and the sewing
speed will gradually increase to maximum. You can
select the desired start-up speed from slow, medium
or high by pressing the corresponding key, and set the
speed for the start/stop button or foot control individually.

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