JUKI HZL-DX series Instruction Manual

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Attention

Please read this instruction manual before using the machine as it contains important operational and safety information. Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE

HZL-DX series

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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

“DANGER

____ To reduce the risk of electric shock:”

1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

“WARNING

____

To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:”

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

ance 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.

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

Never operate this appliance 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 the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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

Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

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

7. Do not use bent needles.

8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.

9. Switch the sewing machine off “O” when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot.

10. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, when lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

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

12. Do not use outdoors.

13.

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

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

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

16. Basically, the machine should be disconnected from the electricity supply when not in use.

17. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord by your nearest authorized dealer or service center.

18. (Except USA/Canada) This machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing Double-Insulated machine.

“SERVICING DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS”

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should only be done by qualied service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE INSULATED. The symbol

may also be marked on the product.

“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

“This sewing machine is intended for household use only.”

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Danger warning which is not

specied

There is a risk of electrical shock

There is a

risk of re

There is a risk of

injury to

hands, etc.

Prohibited matter which is not

specied

Disassembly/ alteration is prohibited

Do not place ngers under the needle

Do not pour oil, etc.

Generally required behavior

Disconnect the power plug

Congratulations on your purchase of a JUKI sewing machine. Please be sure to read safety precautions in “To use the sewing machine safely” in the Instruction Manual before use to fully understand the functions and operating procedures of the sewing machine so as to use the sewing machine for a long time. After you have read the Instruction Manual, please be sure to keep it together with the warranty so that you can read it whenever necessary.

To use the sewing machine safely

Marks and pictographs included in the Instruction Manual and shown on the sewing machine are used so as to ensure safe operation of the sewing machine and to prevent possible risk of injury to the user and other people. Warning marks are used for different purposes as described below.

WARNING

Indicates that there is a possible risk of death or serious injury if this

mark is ignored and the sewing machine is used in a wrong manner.

ATTENTION

Indicates the operation, etc. which can cause a possible risk of person-

al injury and/or physical damage if this mark is ignored and the sewing

machine is used in a wrong manner

Pictographs mean the following:

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● Do not wipe the sewing machine with solvent such as thinner.

When the sewing machine

is soiled, put a small quantity of neutral detergent on a piece of soft cloth and carefully wipe off the sewing machine with it.

● Be sure to use the sewing machine in the temperature range from 5ºC to 40ºC.

If the temperature is excessively

low, the machine can fail to operate normally.

WARNING

For the combination of the material and the thread and needle, in particular, refer to the explanation table in “Replacement of the needle”. If the needle or thread does not match the material used such as in the case that an extra heavyweight material (e.g., denim) is sewn with a thin needle (#11 or higher), the needle can break resulting in an unexpected personal injury.

Other precautions

● Do not put the sewing machine under the direct sunlight or in a humid place.

Be aware that the following state can take place since the sewing machine incorporates semi-conductor electronic parts and precise electronic circuits.

* The operating temperature of the sewing machine is between 5ºC and 40ºC. Do not use the

sewing machine under the direct sunlight, near the burning things such as a stove and candle, or in a humid place. By so doing, the temperature in the interior portion of the sewing machine can rise or the coating of the power cord can melt, causing re or electrical shock.

● The safety device of the sewing machine will work to stop the sewing machine in order to prevent the generation of abnormal heat in the case the sewing machine is continuously engaged in sewing at a low sewing speed for a long time or it is continuously engaged in sewing for a long time under the high temperature environment. In this event, Start and Stop button will not light.

The sewing machine will

return to working condition after about 10 minutes.

Stop!

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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” .....1

Contents .........................................................4

Principal parts .................................................6

Accessories ....................................................7

Connecting to the power supply ....................8

Function of operational buttons ......................9

Name and function of other operational buttons...

Speed control ...............................................12

Adjustable starting stitch speed ........ 13

Low-speed inching sewing ............................. 13

Adjustable reverse stitch speed

........ 13

Lifting/lowering of the presser foot................14

Automatic presser foot lifting .......................... 14

Presser foot auto lift button ............................ 14

Presser foot lifting lever .................................. 14

Installation of knee lifting lever ....................... 15

Foot switch function

.......................... 15

Changing the presser foot ............................16

Bobbin thread preparation ............................18

Needle thread preparation ............................22

Threading the needle thread .......................... 22

Automatic needle threader ............................. 24

Pulling up the bobbin thread ........................... 25

Attaching the needle .....................................26

Fabric, thread and needle table ....................27

How to adjust thread tension ........................28

How to adjust the presser foot pressure .......29

How to lower the feed dog ............................29

Changeover of needle holes (straight stitch

slide plate) ....................................................30

DX7

How to select a stitch pattern ............31

DX5

How to select a stitch pattern ............34

Contents

Basic operations

Practical sewing

Patchwork quilt

Straight stitch ................................................37

Seam guide line on the throat plate ................ 38

Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming ...... 40

How to change needle positions .................... 41

How to change the stitch length ..................... 41

Other straight stitch patterns .......................... 42

Zigzag stitch .................................................43

Overcasting stitch .........................................44

Blind stitch ....................................................46

Buttonhole stitches .......................................49

Buttonhole with gimp ...................................... 53

When changing the width of the buttonhole ... 54

When changing the density of the seam ........ 54

Manual 2-step buttonhole .............................55

Sewing buttons .............................................57

Bartacking.....................................................58

Inserting zippers ...........................................60

Lapped insertion ............................................. 61

How to use the quilt guide ............................62

Scallop stitches.............................................63

Decorative stitches .......................................64

Patchwork piecing ........................................66

Appliqué (1) ..................................................67

Appliqué (2) ..................................................68

Crazy quilt.....................................................69

Stitch in ditch quilting ....................................70

Quilting (straight stitch) .................................71

Quilting (free motion) ....................................72

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Basic operations

Practical sewing

Patchwork quilt

Decorative stitches

One-point stitch/sewing letters .....................74

Preparation before sewing ............................. 74

Test sewing ..................................................... 74

Operational buttons and screen ..................... 75

How to select pattern (letters) ........................ 76

How to edit patterns (letters) .......................... 78

How to stitch a pattern (letters) ...................... 79

Disposing thread ends of jump stitches .......... 79

Save/call of patterns (letters) .......................... 80

To sew patterns continuously ......................... 81

Character selecting methods ........................82

Type and usage of options ...............83

Change of seam width of buttonhole ......... 84

Change of needle position ......................... 85

Selecting the stop position of needle ......... 86

Twin needle sewing ................................... 87

Foot switch function ................................... 89

Presser foot pivot function ......................... 90

Setting the pivot height .............................. 91

Setting the oat-function height ................. 92

Setting of the presser foot lifting after thread

trimming..................................................... 93

Adjusting the darning ................................. 94

Adjustable starting stitch speed ................. 95

Adjustable reverse stitch speed ................. 96

Guide ......................................................... 97

Adjusting the touch panel sensitivity .......... 98

Contrast of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ... 99

Button reception buzzer volume settings . 100

Language setting ..................................... 101

Elongation ................................................ 102

Deleting the settings ................................ 104

Message catalog ........................................105

Introduction of optional accessory parts .....107

● Rolled hemming presser foot .................... 107

● Button attaching presser foot .................... 107

●

Quilt presser foot (Transparent zigzag type)

. 107

● Cording and Embroidery presser foot ....... 107

● Pearl attaching presser foot ...................... 107

● Presser foot with guide .............................. 107

● Binder presser foot .................................... 107

● Hemming presser foot for zigzag .............. 107

● Quilt presser foot (open type) .................... 107

● Appliqué presser foot ................................ 107

● Cording presser foot ................................. 107

● Invisible zipper foot .................................... 107

● Smooth presser foot .................................. 108

● Eyelet punch ..............................................108

● Wide Table ................................................. 108

● Open toe presser foot ................................ 108

● Edge sewing presser foot .......................... 108

● Magnier ....................................................109

● Spool holder .............................................. 109

How to install Wide Table ........................... 110

Machine Maintenance ................................ 111

Performance check list ............................... 112

DX7

List of stitch patterns .......................114

DX5

List of stitch patterns .......................116

Specication list .............................. back cover

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Lock stitch button

Principal parts

Hand wheel (pulley)

Power switch

Machine-socket-inlet

Foot-controller-jack

Spool cap (large)

Spool pin

LCD Screen

Operational buttons

Face plate cover Threading lever

Start/stop button

Auxiliary bed (accessory case)

Presser foot lifting lever

Drop feed knob

Needle setscrew

Needle

Presser foot

Sensor pinhole for buttonholing

Presser foot releasing button

Feed dog

Throat plate

Hook cover

Bobbin winding shaft

Hook cover release button

Presser foot holder setscrew Presser foot holder

Thread trimming button

Hard case

Wide table

* Do not put heavy ob-

jects onto hard case and wide table.

* Do not remove the

styrene foam tted inside the hard case. If it is removed, the sewing machine can be damaged when it is placed in the hard case or other problems can occur.

Thread cutter

Reverse stitch button

Speed controller

Needle up/down button

Presser foot pressure adjustment dial

Thread tension adjustment dial

Knee lifting lever hole

Light under arm

DX7 Only

Presser foot auto lift button

Straight stitch slide plate

Straight stitch slide plate lever

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Draw the auxiliary bed out to the left.

Accessories

● Inside the auxiliary bed.

Quilt guide

T-shape screwdriver

Blind stitch presser foot (D)

Ripper

Zipper presser foot (B)

Overcasting presser foot (C)

Cleaning brush

Eyelet punch

Standard presser foot (A)

Buttonhole presser foot (E)

Bobbin (3)

Needle set HA X 1 # 11 (1) # 14 (1) # 16 (1) for knit # 11 (1)

Smooth presser foot (T)

● Inside the accessories bag.

● Supplied with the machine

● Inside hard case

Walking foot (N)

Foot Controller

model name; JC-001

Bobbin (1) Spool cap (large)

Spool cap (Small)

Spool cap (Middle)

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

Patchwork presser foot (P)

Open toe presser foot (O)

Twin needle

Quilt presser foot (Q)

Edge Sewing presser foot (R)

Auxiliary spool pin

Instruction manual (This manual)

Knee-lifting lever

Power cord

DX7 Only

DVD

(One set)

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Connecting to the power supply

Not-using foot-controller that using start/stop-

button:

1. Turn OFF the power switch (turn to “O”)

2. Insert cord-connector into machine-socket-inlet.

3. Insert plug into socket-outlet.

4. Turn ON the power switch. (Turn to “I”)

Using the foot-controller:

1. Turn OFF the power switch (turn to “O”)

2. Insert the foot-controller-plug into the foot-controller-jack.

3. Insert cord-connector into machine-socket-inlet.

4. Insert plug into socket-outlet.

5. Turn ON the power switch. (Turn to “I”) * When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop but-

ton cannot be used to start sewing. Start button: Can not operate to start sewing. Stop button: Can operate to stop sewing.

• Disconnect the plug and turn off the power switch (turn to “O”) that always sewing machine is not to use.

WARNING

Power switch

Plug

Foot controller

Foot-controller-plug

Foot-controllerjack

Machine receptacle

Operating power switch:

Turn OFF the machine, set the power switch to "0" Turn ON the machine, set the power switch to "I"

OFF

WARNING (For U.S.A.,Canada only)

This appliance has a 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 the plug 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.

* Be aware that the presser foot comes down automatical-

ly if you turn the power ON with the presser foot lifted.

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While sewing, speed can be adjusted.

For straight stitch/zigzag stitch: The sewing machine performs

reverse stitch as long as this button is held pressed.

For other stitch types: The sewing machine performs lock

stitch.

When machine stops, press this button to change the needle position. (When the needle is up, the needle moves down and vise versa.) The sewing machine performs sewing at a low speed by keeping this button held pressed for a long time. * The needle will not move when the presser foot

is in its upper position or no pattern is selected.

After sewing, press this button to trim both threads automatically.

Function of operational buttons

Notes for thread trimming:

1. Do not use thread thicker than No.30.

2. After trimming, the stitch can be done without pulling up bobbin thread.

3. When sewing again after thread trimming, if you pull up the bobbin thread again and place it under-

neath the presser foot together with needle thread, you can avoid birds nest on the wrong side of the fabric.

4. Regularly clean the machine (refer to page 111), as dust in the area of the thread trimming unit may cause malfunction.

When this button is pressed, the sewing machine performs lock stitch. When this button is pressed while the sewing machine is engaged in pattern sewing, the sewing machine stops after it has completed the sewing of the one-cycle/one-point of the pattern.

When pressing this button, machine starts to sew slowly and then up to the speed set by speed controller. Another press of this button stops the sewing machine. Color of button indicates machine status.

Green: Ready to start and/or while sewing Red: Not ready to start

Orange: When the lock stitch button is pressed while the sewing

machine is engaged in pattern sewing (The sewing machine performs lock stitch after it has completed the sewing of the pattern by one cycle. Then, the sewing machine stops.)

When this button is pressed while the sewing machine is at rest, the presser foot position is changed. When the presser foot is in its upper position, it comes down to its lower position and vice versa.

Presser foot auto lift button

Speed controller

Reverse stitch button

Start/stop button

Thread trimming button

Needle up/down button

Lock stitch button

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Presser foot to be used (marking)

Stitch pattern

Zigzag width

Stitch length

Stitch length ad-

justing dial

Conrmation

button

Automatic lock

stitch and thread trimming button

Float function

button

Continuous

stitch button

Mirror image but

ton

Option button

Selection button

Zigzag width adjust-

ing dial

Clear button

Pattern selection mode

switching button

Pattern selection button

Needle stop position

Pattern number

Name and function of other operational buttons

* Patterns on the

screen will be sewn.

Operational buttons and screen

Save/Call button

Description of screen

Name of operational button

Needle stops at its highest position

indication

Needle stops at its lowest position

Needle position

(Center needle position in this pattern.)

Direct patterns

Practical patterns

Buttonhole patterns

Quilt patterns

Decorative patterns

Letters

10 most often used patterns can be selected.

A pattern can be selected by inputting the pattern number. (Refer to pages 114 and 117 for the pattern numbers.)

Patterns such as letters which can be combined, can be selected.

Setting of automatic lock stitch and thread trimming

Reverse stitch and thread trimming

Lock stitch and thread trimming

indication

No setting

Float function setting

Float function

indication

No setting

* Adjusting

buttons on DX5.

Direct pattern

Letters

Number selection (Input by number)

* Adjusting

buttons on DX5.

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Zigzag width

adjustment dial

This is used to change the zigzag width and the needle position.

Stitch length

adjustment dial

This is used to change the stitch length. In the case of the free motion, this dial is used for adjusting the presser foot height.

Conrmation

button

This is used to conrm the selected stitch pattern and/or settings.

Selection button

This is used to move the cursor.

Clear button

This is used to delete the selected stitch pattern and to cancel each setting. When pressing the button continuously, all the saved stitch patterns will be deleted.

Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming button

When this button is pressed, or is displayed on the screen. The machine will automatically lock stitches at sewing-start and sewing-end and then trim both threads.

Float function button

When this button is pressed, is displayed on the screen. When using the oat function, the sewing machine performs sewing with its presser

foot slightly lifted. This function is used in the case of sewing materials such as velvet or sewing quilting that is likely to cause cloth slippage between two layers. Another press on this button cancels this function. (Refer to page 92 for more details.)

Continuous stitch button

This button is valid only when “ “ mode.

When this button is pressed,

(Continuous stitch with large intervals) is displayed

on the screen. When this button is pressed again,

(Continuous stitch with small intervals) is dis-

played on the screen. (The interval between letters and gures cannot be changed.) The machine will sew the selected stitch patterns continuously. When it is pressed again, the machine will cancel this function. * When it is pressed while sewing, the machine will stop after the selected patterns

are sewn completely.

Mirror Image button

After selecting a stitch pattern, press this button to make a mirror image of the selected pattern. * There are some patterns that can not make a mirror image.

For the symmetric pattern, the sewing start position is changed and ▼ is displayed.

Option button

Optional functions (19 functions) can be set. * Optional functions vary from stitch pattern to stitch pattern. (Refer page 83 for more details.)

Save/call button

This is used to save and/or call a pattern. The machine can save maximum 10 patterns. (Refer to page 80 for more details.)

Pattern selection button

A stitch pattern can be selected. * Usage of the buttons varies by pattern selecting mode. (Refer to page 31 and 34 for more details.)

Pattern selection mode switching button

When the pattern selection mode needs to be changed, press the desired button. The selected button will be illuminated.

Name and function of operational buttons

* Adjusting buttons on DX5.

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Foot controller

To run the machine, press the foot controller. The harder you press, the faster the machine sews. Speed controller will set the maximum sewing speed.

Pressing harder → faster speed Pressing weaker → slower speed

* Always clean the foot controller. It is important that you do not place any objects on the foot controller as it may cause injury to the user and may cause malfunctions.

Speed control

How to adjust the speed:

Speed controller

Maximum sewing speed can be freely set by the speed controller.

Faster speed

Slower speed

Foot switch function

The sewing machine can be set to carry out one of the following operations when the front section of the foot controller is depressed:

Reverse stitch

Presser foot lift

Lock stitch

Thread trimming

Half stitch sewing

No function

One stitch sewing

This function has been

factory-set to "1 Reverse

stitch" at the time of ship-

ment.

Slower speed

(Refer to page 89)

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The sewing speed at the start of sewing can be increased by using the option button.

When the needle up/down switch is held pressed, the sewing machine performs sewing at a low speed.

★

Adjustable starting stitch speed

★

Low-speed inching sewing

(Refer to page 95)

The reverse stitch speed can be increased by using the option button.

Adjustable reverse stitch speed

★

(Refer to page 96)

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Presser foot lifting lever

Lifting/lowering of the presser foot

The presser foot is lifted/lowered with the presser foot lifting lever. The presser foot can be lifted higher than the ordinary lift position. This feature is useful when placing a heavy-weight material on the sewing machine. Even after the presser foot has been lifted with the presser foot lifting lever, the presser foot can be lowered with the presser foot auto lift button.

Lowered position …… Presser foot should be lowered

when sewing.

Ordinary lift position …… This position is used for fabric removal and/or changing the presser foot.

Extra lift position …… This position is used to put heavy materials underneath the presser foot.

* Be careful that the presser foot and the needle should

not interfere when the needle is in down position and the presser foot is raised to the extra lift position.

The presser foot of the sewing machine automatically goes up slightly when the sewing machine stops. (Presser foot pivot function) When the sewing machine is re-started, the presser foot comes down automatically to allow the user to start sewing with no additional operation. When the thread trimming button is pressed, the presser foot automatically goes up after the completion of thread trimming. This function can be set to OFF using the option button. In addition, when the needle stop position is set to "Stop with its needle up", the presser foot pivot function is automatically set to OFF.

Automatic presser foot lifting

Presser foot

auto lift button

The presser foot can be lifted/lowered by pressing the presser foot auto lift button.

(Refer to page 9)

Presser foot lifting lever

Presser foot

The presser foot auto lift button and the presser foot lifting lever are interoperable. When the presser foot lifting lever is once lifted to position 3 after the presser foot has been lifted with the presser foot auto lift button, the presser foot lifting lever can be used for lifting/lowering the presser foot.

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The knee lifting lever is useful when a guilt is being sewn and for other projects that require the use of both hands. With the knee lifting lever, you are able to control the position of the presser foot without using your hands.

Insert the knee lifting lever so that concave and convex meet.

Push the lever to right-hand side to lift the presser foot. The presser foot is lowered when the lever goes back to the original position.

* Do not touch the knee lifting lever while sewing. It may cause a deformation of a stitch pattern.

Knee lifting lever

convex portion

concave portion

Lifting

Optional function can be set so that the presser foot can be lifted/lowered by depressing the front part of the foot controller.

Foot switch function

Installation of knee lifting lever

(Refer to page 89)

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Removing and installing the

presser foot

Removing and installing presser foot holder

★

Removing presser foot

1. Raise the needle and presser foot.

2. Press the presser foot releasing button to remove the presser foot.

★

Installing presser foot

Align the pin of the presser foot and the groove in the presser foot holder. Then lower the presser foot holder with the presser foot lifting lever.

* Each presser foot has a marking. Use the appropriate presser foot for the stitch pattern to be sewn.

★

Removing presser foot holder

1. Lift the needle and presser foot lifting lever.

2. Loosen the setscrew of the presser foot holder to the left and remove the presser foot holder.

★

Installing presser foot holder

Align the screw hole at the presser bar with the hole of presser foot holder (long groove). Tighten the setscrew rmly by turning it to the right side.

Changing the presser foot

Turn OFF the power before replacing presser foot.

Attention

Presser foot releasing button

Presser foot holder

Presser foot

Groove in presser foot holder

Presser foot marking

Setscrew of presser foot holder

Presser foot holder

Setscrew of presser foot holder

Presser foot holder

Presser bar

* Do not lift the presser foot with the presser foot auto

lift button before turning the power OFF.

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The type and application of the presser foot

Standard presser foot

This is used mainly for straight stitch and zigzag stitches. Use this presser foot especially when sewing heavy-weight materials.

Zipper presser foot B

This is used to attach zippers.

Overcasting presser foot

This presser foot is used exclusively for overcasting to prevent the cut edge of fabrics from fraying.

Blind stitch presser foot

This presser foot is used for blind stitch on hems of trousers and skirts, or sleeves.

Buttonhole presser foot

This presser foot is used for automatic buttonholing.

Manual buttonhole presser foot

This is used for sewing decorative stitches, letters and bartacks. Also for manual buttonhole (pattern No. 03).

Walking foot N

In general, this presser foot is used for difcult-to-feed” materials such as knits, jersies, vinyl, articial leather and leather or quilting.

Patchwork presser foot

This presser foot is used for patchwork stitches. There are two seam lines, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch from center needle position.

Smooth presser foot

This presser foot is used for non-slippery materials like vinyl and satin stitches.

Open toe presser foot

This is used for the applique and decorative stitches. (Front part of the presser foot is open for better visibility.)

Quilt presser foot Q

This is used for the quilt stitch. (Machine setting: Straight Stitch and Center needle position) Refer to page 72 for more details.

Edge Sewing presser foot

This is used for patchwork, sewing center line of joined materials by using the center guide of the presser foot. * Fine tune the needle position by zigzag width adjustment dial.

Marking of presser foot

↓

DX7 Only

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Bobbin thread preparation

Open the hook cover.

Take out the bobbin.

* If the bobbin has too little thread, do not use it as the

thread will get tangled.

* Use only the designated bobbin. Other bobbins may

cause malfunction.

Taking out the bobbin

Small spool

Large spool

Spool Cap

Place a thread spool to spool pin and a spool cap onto the spool pin.

* Be aware that a spool with a small remaining

amount of thread can cause tangling or slip-off of thread.

There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to the thread spool to be used.

Setting thread spool

Hook cover

Spool Cap

<Exclusive bobbin> Made of transparent plastic

11.5 mm

20.5 mm

When the bobbin is taken out and/or put into the bobbin case, turn off the power (turn to “O”).

Attention

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Thread the guide A and then thread the thread guide (guide in the circle) for bobbin winding

Place the thread spool to the spool pin.

Winding the bobbin thread

* An exclusive motor is built-in for winding

bobbin so that you can wind bobbin at any time.

Set the bobbin on the bobbin winding shaft.

Wind the thread to the bobbin 4-5 times in clockwise direction.

Put the thread end into the guide at the bobbin winding shaft and pull it to the right side to cut it.

Push the bobbin winding regulator towards the bobbin to start winding the bobbin.

* Be careful that the bobbin winding regulator

works as a switch.

When winding is nished, the shaft

stops automatically, the bobbin winding regulator moves to right and return to the original position. Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winding shaft and cut the thread by cutter.

* Bobbin winding will automatically stop even

while winding, when the winding speed is reduced due to a load to the bobbin winding motor caused by thread tangling.

Bobbin winding regulator

Guide (with cutter)

Spool pin

Cutter

Thread guide

Bobbin winding shaft

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Put the bobbin in the bobbin case.

* Place the bobbin so that thread winds counter-

clockwise.

Thread groove A and B by pulling the thread end.

* It will be easier to thread grooves when you

press the bobbin lightly with your nger.

Thread guide C by pulling the thread to left side.

Setting the bobbin

When the bobbin is taken out and/or put into the bobbin case, turn off the power (turn to “O”).

Attention

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Thread to guide D and E leave the thread underneath. (Thread guide E first and it will thread to guide D as well.)

* When pulling bobbin thread, bobbin rotates

counterclockwise. If bobbin rotates clockwise, put the bobbin upside down.

Cut the thread with the built-in cutter

Close the hook cover.

You can start to sew in this condition (without pulling up the bobbin thread), however, if you want to sew with the bobbin thread pulled out, refer to “Pulling up the bobbin thread” in the page 25.

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Lift the presser foot lifting lever.

Make sure to push the needle to the top.

It is impossible to perform stitching if the needle is not correctly installed or a bent needle is used. Pay close attention as this will cause machine malfunction.

Note:

Small spool

Large spool

Place a thread spool to the spool pin and a spool cap onto the spool pin.

There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according to thread spool to be used.

Threading the needle thread

* Use the needle: No.11-16

and the thread: No.30-90.

When twin needle is used, the automatic needle threader can not be used.

* Align the marking at the

hand wheel with the one on the machine body.

Spool cap

Needle thread preparation

Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine head.

Attention

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Thread to guide A.

Hold the thread end and thread according to the arrow marking.

* Make sure that the presser foot is raised. Otherwise the machine is not correctly thread-

ed.

Thread the guide B from the right-hand side.

Draw the needle thread out from the guide by approximately 10 cm.

* Check that the thread take-up

is correctly threaded.

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Release the threading lever and the needle thread is threaded to the needle eye.

Lower the presser foot.

* The automatic needle threader sometimes fails

to thread the needle when the presser foot is raised.

Thread to A and cut the thread with the thread cutter.

Lower the threading lever until it comes to a complete stop.

Lower the threading lever slowly.

Threading lever

Thread cutter

Lift the presser foot. Then, draw the needle thread backward.

Pull out the thread from the needle eye by approx. 10 cm or 4 inches long.

* Be careful that the cutter is inside.

Automatic needle threader

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Basic operation: You can start to sew without pulling up the bobbin thread, however, if you want to sew with the bobbin thread pulled out, follow the directions below.

Pull out both needle and bobbin threads by approx. 10 cm (4 inches) long and pass them under the presser foot towards the back of the machine.

Lift the presser foot and lightly hold the end of the needle thread.

Turn the hand wheel towards you to move the needle up and down. Loop of bobbin thread will be pulled out when you will pull the needle thread lightly.

Pulling up the bobbin thread

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Attaching the needle

Needles to be purchased

When purchasing spare needles, specify HA X 1 (130/705H) or HA X 1 SP (needle for knits) .

Checking the needle

Check the needle for its straightness occasionally. Any bent needle would cause skipped stitches, thread breakage or damage to materials.

Flat object

The at part of the needle

Shank

Needle size:

The larger the number, the thicker the needle.

Needle setscrew

Stopper pin

Hold the needle with its at part facing away from you

If the needle is not properly installed or a bent needle is used, needle breakage can be caused. It will cause damage to the machine.

Removing needle

1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle comes to the highest position and lower the presser foot.

2. Turn the needle setscrew towards you 1-2 times and remove the needle.

Attaching the needle

(The needle cannot be inserted unless it is correctly positioned.)

Hold the needle with its at part facing away from you, and insert it fully until it touches the stopper pin. Securely tighten the needle setscrew.

Attention:

Screwdriver

When changing the needle, turn off the power.

Warning

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Fabric, thread and needle table

Fabric Thread Needle

HA×1

Light-weight materials

Lawn

Silk thread

…………………………………………

No.80,90

Spun thread

………………………………………

No.80,90

No.11

Georgette

Tricot Spun thread

………………………………………

No.60-90

Knit needle

No.11

Wool and synthetic fabrics

Silk thread

………………………………………………

No.80

Spun thread

……………………………………

No.60-90

No.11-14

Medium-weight materials

Cotton and synthetic fabrics

Spun thread

……………………………………

No.50, 60 No.11-14

Light jersey

Silk thread

………………………………………………

No.50

Spun thread

……………………………………

No.50, 60

Knit needle

No.11

Ordinary wool and synthetic fabrics

Silk thread

………………………………………………

No.50

Spun thread

……………………………………

No.50, 60

No.11-14

Heavy-weight materials

Denim Spun thread

………………………………………

No.30-50 No.14-16

Jersey

Silk thread

………………………………………………

No.50

Spun thread

……………………………………

No.50, 60

Knit needle

No.11-14

Coat Silk thread

………………………………………………

No.50 No.11-14

* In general, the same thread is used for both needle and bobbin threads. * Thin thread and needle will be used for light-weight fabrics and thick thread and needle will be used for heavy-

weight materials. * Check that the combination of needle and thread is OK by trial sewing on the material which will be sewn. * Knit needle is good for stretchy fabrics (such as knits) and synthetic fabrics. * Use thread No. 30 - 90. * When it is difcult to go over an overlapped section, guide the fabric by hand. * When sewing “quilt patterns”, “decorative patterns” or “letters” (refer to pages 31 to 36), better nish will be

ensured by using a knit needle.

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How to adjust thread tension

When the needle thread is too strong:

The bobbin thread will be pulled to the front side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards "-1" to "-3".

When the needle thread is too low:

The needle thread will be pulled to the wrong side of fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards "+1" to "+3".

In case a correct tension setting is not obtained, check thread paths for both needle and bobbin threads.

Needle thread

Bobbin thread

Fabric (right side)

Needle thread

Bobbin thread

Needle thread

Fabric (right side)

Well-balanced thread tension

Straight stitch: Needle and bobbin threads interlace with each other at the middle of the fabric thickness. (

)

Zigzag stitch: Needle thread is pulled a little bit to the wrong side of the fabric.

If the machine is set to “Auto”, it is suitable for most fabrics. However, adjustment may be necessary according to fabrics and sewing applications. If the tension is not correctly set, it will cause imbalanced stitch formation, puckering, and/or thread breakage.

Weaker tension

Stronger tension

Thread tension

adjustment dial

Fabric (wrong side)

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How to adjust presser foot pressure

Turn the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to set the proper pressure.

When sewing in general, set the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to “5”.

When sewing on light synthetic fabrics, stretchy fabrics, appliqué which seam allowance is overlapped, etc., lower the number on the presser foot pressure adjustment dial. (reducing the presser foot pressure)

How to lower the feed dog

Move the drop feed knob to the right-hand side, in case the feed dog is in the down position for free motion quilting, button sewing, etc.

* Move the drop feed knob to the left-hand side after

sewing. The feed dog will be engaged automatically when the machine starts to sew.

When lowering the feed dog

When lifting the feed dog

Drop feed knob

Presser foot

pressure adjustment

dial

How to adjust the presser foot pressure

How to lower the feed dog

Stronger

Weaker

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Changeover of needle holes (straight stitch slide plate)

Patterns which can be used

with the straight stitch

selection

After you have changed the needle hole to the needle hole for

straight stitches, press to display the patterns that can

be used.

Select a pattern with or and press to

conrm the pattern.

How to use the straight

stitch slide plate

Do not turn the handwheel by hand when using the needle hole for straight stitches. Be aware that the needle can come in contact with the straight stitch slide plate if you turn the handwheel by hand.

Attention

Normal needle hole

Needle hole for straight stitches

Lever

Straight stitch slide plate

It is possible to change the needle hole between the needle hole for straight stitches and the normal needle hole without changing the throat plate. In the case of starting sewing from the edge of material, the material can be smoothly sewn without being pulled into the needle hole by using the needle hole for straight stitches. It is possible to change the needle hole to be used only by changing over the lever position.

Lift the needle and the presser foot.

By moving the lever to the left: The

needle hole for straight stitches is selected.

By moving the lever to the right while

slightly pushing it away from you: The normal needle hole is selected.

1 2

* Change the needle hole from the needle for straight

stitches to the normal needle hole before turning the power OFF.

DX7

DX5

* When a pattern other than those which can be sewn with

the straight stitch selection is selected, the needle hole for straight stitches cannot be used.

If a pattern other than the straight stitch selection is se-

lected when the needle hole for straight stitches is select-

ed,

will be displayed on the screen.

1. The screen will be restored to the normal one by re-

turning the lever to the right.

2. The screen will be changed over to the Direct 1 when

is pressed.

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Push and check the stitch pattern in this

portion and select.

Push and select a pattern type from with select button

(

or ). Then, select a pattern with its pattern number.

Select stitch pattern by number.

Pattern can also be selected using .

DX7

How to select a stitch pattern

☆

There are 287 types of stitch patterns.

☆

When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically.

☆

There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern.

Pattern

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Pattern Application

Center needle

position

Piecing

7mm

Piecing

1/4”

Zigzag stitch

Applique

Over casting

stitch

Blind stitch

Straight

reinforced stitch

Buttonhole

Straight

stitch

Refer

page

37 66 66 43 67 68 44 46 42 49

Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Pattern Application

Left

needle

position

Center needle

position

Left

needle

position

Right

needle

position

Three point zig zag

Two point zig zag

Overcasting stitch

Used for lightweight material

Overcasting stitch

Used for exible material

Ornamental pattern

Blind stitch

Used for lightweight material

Blind stitch

Used for exible material

Shell tuck

Back straightline stitch

Back zigzag stitch

Bar tack

Eyelet

Button sewing

Fly stitch

Straight stitch

Straight stitch for

elastic

Zigzag stitch

Refer

page

37 42 43 43 45 - 44 45 - - - 64 46 46 - 42 - 58 - - 57 -

On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and the marking of the presser foot to be used.

・

Practical patterns

❶

Direct patterns

❷

Other patterns

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Pattern

Refer

page

68 ~ 70, 72

Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Pattern

Application

Standard

buttonholes

2-step

buttonhole

Rounded

end

Keyhole

buttonholes

For knit

Decorative

Refer

page

49 ~ 56

Pattern

Refer

page

Pattern

Refer

page

・

Buttonhole patterns

・

Quilt patterns

・

Decorative patterns 1

Patterns for crazy quilt

・

Decorative patterns 2

Combination patterns

Patterns for elongation

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Push and select a pattern type from with select button

(

or ). Then, select a pattern with its pattern number.

The pattern types are same with those of "Quilt patterns", "Decorative patterns 1" and "Decorative patterns 2". “Quilt patterns” numbers 01 and 02 are not available for one-point sewing. Some patterns can overlap when combined. In such cases, combine them while inserting a space (decorative patterns 2: No. 52) between the patterns.

Pattern

Refer

page

74 ~ 82

Pattern

Refer

page

74 ~ 82

❸

One point pattern

❹

Letters

Select stitch pattern by number.

Quilt patterns Decorative patterns 1 Decorative patterns 2

Push

and select a letter type from with the select

button (

or ). Check this portion.

(Refer to page 75 for how to select letters.)

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Push and check the stitch pattern in this

portion and select.

DX5

How to select a stitch pattern

☆

There are 185 types of stitch patterns.

☆

When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically.

☆

There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern.

Pattern

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Pattern Application

Center needle

position

Piecing

7mm

Piecing

1/4”

Zigzag stitch

Applique

Over casting

stitch

Blind stitch

Straight

reinforced stitch

Buttonhole

Straight

stitch

Refer

page

37 66 66 43 67 68 44 46 42 49

Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Pattern Application

Left

needle

position

Center needle

position

Left

needle

position

Right

needle

position

Three point zig zag

Two point zig zag

Overcasting stitch

Used for lightweight material

Overcasting stitch

Used for exible material

Ornamental pattern

Blind stitch

Used for lightweight material

Blind stitch

Used for exible material

Shell tuck

Fly stitch

Bar tack

Eyelet

Button sewing

Straight stitch

Straight stitch for

elastic

Zigzag stitch

Refer

page

37 42 43 43 45 - 44 45 - - - 64 46 46 - - 58 - - 57

On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and the marking of the presser foot to be used.

・

Practical patterns

❶

Direct patterns

❷

Other patterns

Push and select a pattern type from with select button

(

or ). Then, select a pattern with its pattern number.

Select stitch pattern by number.

Pattern can also be selected using .

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Pattern

No.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Pattern

Application

Standard

buttonholes

2-step

buttonhole

Rounded

end

Keyhole

buttonholes

For knit

Decorative

Refer

page

49 ~ 56

・

Buttonhole patterns

Pattern

Refer

page

Pattern

Refer

page

68 ~ 70, 72

・

Quilt patterns

・

Decorative patterns

Combination patterns

Patterns for elongation

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Push and select a pattern type from with select button

(

or ). Then, select a pattern with its pattern number.

The pattern types are same with those of "Quilt patterns" and "Decorative patterns".

“Quilt patterns” numbers 01 and 02 are not available for one-point sewing.

Some patterns can overlap when combined. In such cases, combine them while inserting a space (decorative

patterns: No. 71) between the patterns.

Pattern

Refer

page

74 ~ 82

❸

One point pattern

❹

Letters

Pattern

Refer

page

74 ~ 82

Select stitch pattern by number.

Quilt patterns Decorative patterns

Push

and select a letter type from with the select button

(

or ). Check this portion.

(Refer to page 75 for how to select letters.)

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Straight stitch

Sewing start

Pull the needle and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the rear of the machine and lower the presser foot to start sewing.

Sewing end

Stop sewing and push the thread trimming button to trim the threads.

<by thread trimming button> When you push the thread trimming button, the thread is trimmed and the presser foot automatically goes up. You can also set the function to lift the presser foot after thread trimming to OFF.

(Refer to page 93 )

* You can also cut the threads by the thread cutter at

the face plate cover.

Pattern No. Direct 1

Presser foot

Standard presser foot (A)

Thread tension Auto

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

This means presser foot is up. Lower the presser foot to start sewing.

Foot switch function

It is possible to set so that the thread is trimmed by depressing the front section of the foot controller.

(Refer to page 89 )

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When sewing the edge of thick fabrics

Turn the hand wheel and let the needle enter at the position of sewing start. Push the black button A by nger and lower the presser foot. Release the finger from the black button and start sewing. When the presser foot will be on the fabric completely, the black button will be disengaged automatically.

When changing the sewing direction

When you stop the sewing machine, the sewing machine stops with its needle down and the presser foot automatically goes up. Then, change the sewing direction and re-start the sewing machine.

★

Seam guide line on the throat plate

Align the fabric edge with a seam guide line and sew. * Numbers on the guide line show the distance in mm and inches between the center needle position and the guide line.

Numbers, 7, 10 and 20 are millimeter. Numbers, 1/ 4, 5/ 8 and 1 are inches.

5 mm

On center needle position basis

(Refer to page 90 )

Presser foot pivot function

The presser foot pivot function can also be turned

OFF.

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Lock stitch after sewing-end

After the sewing is nished, push the reverse stitch button. While it is pressed, the machine will sew reverse and when it is released, the machine will stop sewing reverse.

<When foot controller is used> While the reverse stitch button is pressed, the machine will sew reverse. When the reverse stitch button is released, the machine sews straight. In the case of sewing one-point stitches or letters, the sewing machine stops after the completion of lock stitches.

Lock stitch

It is used for sewing lock stitches which are inconspicuous.

Push the lock stitch button at the end of sewing. The sewing machine sews lock stitches and stops.

<When foot controller is used> Push the lock stitch button at the end of sewing. The sewing machine sews lock stitches and stops.

* When you push the button while sewing one-point stitch-

es or letters, the sewing machine sews until one cycle of the selected pattern is completed, sews lock stitches and stops. The start/stop button lights up in orange during the one cycle.

★

Foot switch function

It is possible to set so that the sewing machine performs sewing of reverse stitches or lock stitches by depressing the front section of the foot controller.

(Refer to page 89)

Adjustable reverse stitch speed

Reverse stitch speed and lock stitch speed can be set.

(Refer to page 96)

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Example: straight stitch

Fabric

The sewing machine operates differently

according to the button you press.

: Press the reverse stitch button.

The machine sews reverse stitches, stop sewing and trim both needle and bobbin threads automatically.

: Press the lock stitch button.

The sewing machine sews lock stitches, auto-

matically stops and trims both the needle and bobbin threads.

After selecting a pattern, you can press

is displayed on the screen.

When you press the button again,

is displayed to

show that the lock stitch is set.

Place the fabric in the sewing start

position and begin sewing.

：

The machine sews a few back stitches and continue.

： The sewing machine sews a few lock stitches

and continues sewing.

Automatic lock stitch and t

hread trimming

★

Fabric

The sewing machine automatically sews reverse stitches and lock stitches at the start of sewing. Then, it starts normal sewing. When you push the reverse stitch button at the end of sewing, the sewing machine sews reverse stitches, trims threads and stops.

Press

to change the settings.

Straight stitch/zigzag stitch Pattern

Press once

Screen display: (Reverse stitch)

Screen display: (Lock stitch)

Press twice

Screen display: (Lock stitch)

Screen display: None (No setting)

Press three times

Screen display: None (No setting)

Example) In the case of straight stitches

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When changing the needle position of straight stitch

It is possible to change the needle position with the zigzag width adjusting dial/button.

Turning to the left (- side), the needle moves to the left. Turning to the right (+ side), the needle moves to the right.

Pushing “-”, the needle moves to the left. Pushing “+”, the needle moves to the right.

When changing the stitch length

It is possible to change the stitch length with the stitch length adjusting dial/button.

Turning to the left (- side), the displayed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly. Turning to the right (+ side), the displayed value becomes larger and the stitch length becomes larger.

Pushing “-”, the displayed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly. Pushing “+”, the displayed value becomes larger and the stitch length becomes larger.

★

How to change needle positions How to change the stitch length

DX7

DX5

DX7

DX5

DX7

DX5

DX7

DX5

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Reinforced stretch stitch

The reinforcing stretch stitch helps reinforce seams when used for sewing of elastic fabric or the force-exerted part of fabric that is likely to fray.

Straight stitch for elastic fabric

Finished seams are elastic. This stitch system can be used for producing straight stitches on elastic fabrics such as knits and jersey.

Other straight stitch patterns

★

Reverse straight stitch

Machine starts to sew reverse and when reverse stitch button is pushed, it sews forward.

DX7 Only

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Zigzag stitch

When changing the zigzag width

The zigzag width can be adjusted while sewing.

Turning to the left (- side), displayed value becomes smaller and the zigzag width becomes smaller accordingly. Turning to the right (+ side), displayed value becomes larger and the zigzag width becomes larger accordingly.

Pushing “-”, displayed value becomes smaller and the zigzag width becomes smaller accordingly. Pushing “+”, displayed value becomes larger and the zigzag width becomes larger accordingly.

When changing the stitch length

The stitch length can be adjusted while sewing.

Pushing “-”, the displayed value becomes smaller and the stitch length becomes smaller accordingly. Pushing “+”, the displayed value becomes larger and the stitch length becomes larger accordingly.

Width

Length

Pattern No. Direct 4

Presser foot

Standard presser foot (A)

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

DX7

DX5

DX7

DX5

DX7

DX5

DX7

DX5

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Pattern No. Practical 07

Presser foot

Overcasting presser foot (C)

Push the fabric towards the guide and sew. If the fabric and guide are apart, it will not make a nice stitch formation. Make sure to guide the fabric along the guide and sew slowly.

* Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle

will not hit the presser foot.

Overcasting stitch

Overcasting stitch 1

Pattern No. Direct 7

Presser foot

Overcasting presser foot (C)

This stitch is used for overcasting medium- to heavyweight materials. Guide the fabric along the guide and sew.

* Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle

will not hit the presser foot.

Overcasting stitch 2

・

This stitch is used to prevent the edge of fabric from fraying.

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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This stitch is used to prevent the cut edge of fabric from fraying. Keep some seam allowance and cut the sewn fabric carefully so that stitches are not cut by the scissors.

Overcasting by 3-point zigzag

Pattern No. Practical 05

Presser foot

Standard presser foot (A)

This overcasting stitch is used for overcasting lightweight materials. Guide the fabric along the guide and sew.

* Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle

will not hit the presser foot.

Overcasting stitch 3

Pattern No. Practical 08

Presser foot

Overcasting presser foot (C)

* Do not use overcasting presser foot (C).

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Blind stitch

Fabric (wrong side)

Basting line

Fabric (wrong side)

0.5 to 0.6 cm

Fabric (wrong side)

Finish line

0.5 to 0.6 cm

Finish line

Sewing overcasting stitches on the edge of fabric.

● Refer to page 44 for overcasting stitches.

Carry out basting by hand.

Fold from basting line.

Leave 0.5 to 0.6 cm.

Folding fabrics

Pattern No.

Direct 8 Practical 13 (Lightweight material) Practical 14 (Stretchy fabrics)

Presser foot

Blind stitch presser foot (D)

Pattern number

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Finish line

Fabric (right side)

Fabric (wrong side)

Guide

Fabric (wrong side)

Folded edge

Guide

Needle

Folded edge

Guide

Align the guide of the presser foot with the folded edge.

Turn the hand wheel and adjust with the zigzag width adjusting dial so that

stitches reach the folded edge.

* Pay attention so that needle will not hit the presser foot.

Position the folded edge against the guide and sew.

Turn over the fabric after sewing.

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Turn the zigzag width

adjusting dial to the

right side.

2. If the stitches fail to reach the folded edge

1. If the stitches reach too far beyond the folded edge

When changing the needle entry point

Turn the handwheel to check the needle

entry point. When

adjusting, make sure

the needle is in the

up position.

Turn the handwheel to check the needle

entry point. When

adjusting, make sure

the needle is in the

up position.

DX7

DX5

Push the zigzag width

adjusting button "+".

Turn the zigzag width

adjusting dial to the

left side.

Push the zigzag width

adjusting button "-".

DX7

DX5

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Buttonhole stitches

Buttonhole type

* The buttonhole length is automatically determined only by placing a button on the buttonhole press-

er foot.

The machine can sew buttonholes for buttons with diameters of 0.7 - 3.2 cm.

In case of stretchy fabrics, use non-elastic interlining on the wrong side of the fabric.

Make sure to perform test sewing to see that the machine sews buttonholes correctly.

Buttonhole Nos. 09 - 12 are for knit fabrics and should be used with a knit needle.

Pattern No.

Direct 0 Buttonhole 01, 02, 04~15

Presser foot

Buttonhole presser foot (E)

Standard buttonhole

Buttonhole for medium to heavy weight materials Standard buttonhole

Stitch length is larger. Buttonhole for heavy weight materials

Sews buttonhole double

Manual 2-step buttonhole Use this buttonhole, when there is an overlapped section in the fabric or when you want to sew larger buttonhole than 3.2 cm diameter. (Refer to page 55)

Rounded end

Buttonholes for women’s blouses and children’s clothes. Also for light weight materials

Keyhole

Keyhole buttonhole for heavy weight materials such as suits, jackets, coats, etc.

Round keyhole

Large and thick keyholes for heavy weight materials

For knit

Buttonhole for light weight knit (also used as decorative buttonhole)

Buttonhole for medium weight knit (also used as decorative buttonhole)

Buttonhole for light weight knit Sews buttonhole double

Buttonhole for medium weight knit Sews double buttonhole

Decorative

Decorative buttonholes Decorative buttonhole which look like hand-sewn

* Refer to page 55 for button-

hole 03.

Pattern number

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Groove

Button holder

Set the presser foot.

Lift the needle and lift the presser foot. Align the groove of the presser foot holder with the pin of the presser foot and lower the presser foot holder to set.

Set the button.

Pull the button holder toward A, place the button on the button holder, and then push the holder toward B to set the buttonhole length.

* It is impossible to set a button thicker than

4mm.

Set the buttonhole sensor pin.

Insert the sensor pin into the sensor pin hole at the face plate cover.

* Insert the pin into the hole completely. * If the machine starts to sew without inserting

the pin into the hole, the following message will be shown on the display.

Set the sensor pin and restart.

Sensor pin

* Check the following

points after setting the presser foot and then start to sew buttonholes.

Check that there is a clearance.

If there is not a clearance, the machine will not sew neat stitches.

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Place the fabric under the presser foot.

Raise the presser foot, pass the needle thread through the hole on the presser foot and pull it out sideways. Place the fabric under the presser foot, align the marking with the sewing-start point. Penetrate the needle into the fabric by turning the hand wheel and lower the presser foot.

Start sewing.

The machine will stop automatically after sewing the buttonhole.

* If a buttonhole of the same size will be sewn

again, push the thread trimming button to trim the threads and raise the presser foot.

Under this condition move to another point,

lower the presser foot and then start sewing.

Do not change stitch length and/or zigzag width

during buttonholing. Otherwise this will cause imbalanced stitches.

If thread trimming button is pushed while sew

ing buttonhole, the machine will stop and will not complete the buttonhole.

* Depending on material to be sewn and weaving di-

rection of the material, there might be a slight difference in zigzag widths between right and left lines of buttonholes. Test sewing is recommended.

Hole on the presser foot

Sewingstart point

Needle thread

Marking

Start from here

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Eyelet punch

It will be easier to sew buttonholes on the thin fabrics and/or near the overlapped sections, if the clamping plate is used.

Clamping plate

1. Attach the buttonhole presser foot to the presser foot holder, with the clamping plate together.

2. Place the fabric between the presser foot and the clamping plate.

* You can remove the clamping plate by holding A.

● Buttonhole clamping plate

Stopper pin

Unplug the sensor pin after sewing.

Opening the buttonhole using a ripper.

[double bartack]

Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches.

[Keyhole buttonhole]

Place a cardboard under the buttonhole and make a hole with the eyelet punch. Then pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper.

Ripper

Turn off the power when setting the clamping plate.

Caution

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Hook

Buttonholes with gimp thread prevent the buttonholes from stretching and can make them more secure.

* A buttonhole with gimp thread should be sewn using the double bartack pattern (Pattern No. Direct 0).

Pass the needle thread through under the presser foot and then draw the thread to the side of the presser foot.

Put one end of gimp thread into the notch at the front right side of buttonhole presser foot, pull the gimp thread under the presser foot and thread it at the hook of the presser foot.

After threading at the hook, pull the gimp thread back under the presser foot and put it into the notch at the front left side of

the presser foot rmly.

Bring down the needle to the sewing start point and lower the presser foot.

Sew the buttonhole.

Pull the left gimp thread to take off slack and cut excess gimp thread.

Pattern No. Direct 0

Presser foot

Buttonhole presser foot (E)

Notch

Buttonhole with gimp

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Turn the zigzag width

adjusting dial/button.

Turn the stitch length

adjusting dial/button.

* The setting of the buttonhole width

and stitch length will be cancelled when the power is shut down or another pattern is selected.

Turn to the left

Pushing “-”

The width becomes

narrow

Turn to the right

Pushing “+”

The width becomes

wide

narrow wide

Turn to the left

Pushing “-”

The stitch length becomes narrow

Turn to the right

Pushing “+”

The stitch length

becomes larger

Narrow stitches Large stitches

narrow

larger

* The width of buttonhole can be changed by ( ) option. (Refer to page 84)

When changing the density of the seam

When changing the width of the buttonhole

DX7

DX5

DX7

DX5

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Manual 2-step buttonhole

Set the manual buttonhole presser foot (I).

Pass the needle thread through the hole of the presser foot and pull it out sideways together.

Hole on the presser foot

sewing start point

Needle thread

Bring down the needle on the sewing start point and lower the presser foot.

* Turn the “zigzag width” and “stitch length” ad-

justing dials before sewing when you want to

change the buttonhole width and density of the seam.

Push start/stop button to sew.

* At this time, if the start/stop button is pushed, the machine will stop sewing. And if the start/stop button is pushed again, then the machine will continue to sew the left side of the buttonhole.

Push the reverse stitch button when it reaches the necessary length of the left side of the buttonhole. Sew bartack and the right side of the buttonhole, then the machine sews bartack and right side of the buttonhole.

Necessary length

Pattern No. Buttonhole 03

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

Reverse stitch button

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Push reverse stitch button when it comes to the sewing start point.

Sewing start point

Stopper pin

Sew bartack and lock stitches until the machine stops automatically.

Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches.

As the numbers of stitches of both right and left lines of buttonhole is memorized in the sewing machine, the buttonhole of the same size can be sewn. * If you want to change the memory, select the stitch

pattern once again.

* In the case of a 2-step buttonhole, sewing direc-

tion of the left and that of the right side is different. Due to this and according to fabrics to be sewn, it may be possible that the density of each side looks different.

Ripper

Reverse stitch button

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Sewing buttons

Pattern No.

Practical 21

DX7

Practical 20

DX5

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

* Do not use the automatic thread trimming function when sewing buttons.

Move the drop feed knob to the right hand side.

Feed dog is now down.

Place a button under the presser foot and

adjust the zigzag width according to the

distance between holes in button.

Make sure that needle enters holes in button, by turning hand wheel manually.

Carry out sewing while turning the handwheel by hand.

If you pull the material, the button could be moved

from the correct position causing needle breakage.

Buttons can be sewn without fail by using the sepa-

rately-available button sewing presser foot (refer to page 107).

Trim needle and bobbin threads by about 10cm (4 inches) long after sewing. Make a knot to secure the stitches.

3.5 mm

Example)

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Bartacking

Bartacking is used to reinforce the part of the seam that is likely to ravel.

* The length of the bartack is determined by pushing the reverse stitch button, but it will automatically make a

u-turn when it reaches the maximum of 20 stitches.

* If the presser foot cannot be parallel to throat plate, use ller fabric or cardboard.

Fabric

example of use

Trousers and skirt

Bag

Pocket

Place the fabric under the presser foot.

10 cm

Pass the needle thread through the presser foot.

Pattern No.

Practical 18

DX7

Practical 17

DX5

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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To sew a bartack of the same length again…

when the length of the rst bartack has been memorized,

● When the start/stop button is pushed, the machine starts to sew and makes a u-turn automatically at the same point as the rst bartack.

● When it comes to the sewing end point, push the reverse stitch button.

* The sewing machine

continues sewing unless you push the reverse stitch button.

* If you want to change the memorized length of the bar tack,

please select stitch pattern again.

Start sewing.

Push the start/stop button and the machine starts to sew straight stitches.

When it comes to the turning point push the reverse stitch button.

The machine goes back to the starting point by sewing straight stitches and then it sews zigzag stitches to the point where the reverse stitch button is pushed.

When the machine comes to the sewing end point, push the reverse stitch button.

The machine sews lock stitches and stops.

Reverse stitch button

Start/stop button

Starting point

Lock stitches

urning

point

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Inserting zippers

* Make sure to use center needle position (Stitch pattern No. Direct 1).

(right) (left)

Attach the zipper presser foot (B) to the machine.

When sewing the left side of the zipper, place the zipper under the right portion of the zipper presser foot. When sewing the right side of the zipper, place the zipper under the left portion of the foot.

Use the standard presser foot (A) to sew.

Place the fabrics face-to-face. Check the runstitching length and the length of the zipper to be inserted. Machine baste the zipper onto the fabrics.

Machine basting = zipper opening length + 1 cm

Machine basting ... Stitch length “4”

Crotch end

Reverse stitch (1cm)

Runstitching ... Stitch length “Automatic”

Preparation before attaching zipper

Pattern No. Direct 1

Presser foot

Zipper presser foot (B)

Zippers are set in two different ways: by inserting into the side seam of the garment and by centering in position.

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

Fabric (wrong side)

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5 cm

0.7 to 1 cm

Basting

Reverse stitches

Basting stitches

Zipper

Fabric (wrong side)

Fabric (right side)

5 cm

0.3 cm

Slider

Move up the slider

Open the seam allowance.

Neatly open the seam allowance. Adjust the back seam allowance so that it projects 3 mm from the seam. Press with an iron to make a crease. Fit the crease along the edge of the teeth.

Sew the zipper tape on the seam allowance from bottom to top.

Fitting the edge of the zipper presser foot along the edge of the zipper teeth, sew the zipper tape on the seam allowance. At the slider part of the zipper, stop the machine at 5 cm (2 inches) before the slider. Move the slider to the far side of the presser foot and sew the zipper until its top end is reached.

Put the fabric over the zipper. Baste the zipper and set it on the fabric.

* Baste the zipper tape with the fabric with hand bast-

ing stitches. Move the slider to the top of the zipper. Put the fabric over the zipper and perform basting.

Zipper

Fabric (wrong side)

Zipper opening size

1 cm

Teeth

Slider

0.3 cm

Crotch end

Sew reverse stitches and sew the righthand side.

After sewing reverse stitches, set the left hand side of the zipper presser foot to the zipper teeth. Sew until 5 cm (2 inches) of the zipper end. Undo the basting stitches and move the slider to the far end of the presser foot. Then sew the rest of the way.

Set on right

Set on left

Lapped insertion

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Presser foot holder

Narrower sewing lines

Quilt Guide

Wider sewing lines

How to use the quilt guide

Sew while tracing the stitches with the tip of the quilt guide.

Distance between sewing lines can be adjusted freely.

Insert the quilt guide into the groove of the presser foot holder.

Pattern No. Direct 1, 4

Presser foot

Standard presser foot (A)

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Scallop stitches

This stitch is used for decorating edging on items such as table cloths, collars on blouse, etc.

To keep the pattern intact, leave some margin and sew on the edge of the cloth.

Cut the sewn fabric carefully so that stitches are not cut by the scissors.

Pattern No.

Decorative 2: 53, 54

DX7

Decorative: 72, 73

DX5

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

* Adjust stitch length of the decorative stitches

according to the fabric to be sewn.

Sewing on fabric too thick may cause jamming.

Pattern number

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Example)

Decorative stitches

Pattern No.

Decorative 1: 01~80

DX7

Decorative 2: 01~80

DX7

Decorative: 01~90

DX5

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

Display of the length of one cycle

Although the length of one cycle of the decorative pattern is displayed, treat it only as a reference, as this will be changeable based on fabric and thread.

The length of one cycle is displayed.

7.7 mm

Pattern number

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

Pass down the needle thread through the presser foot hole and draw it sideways. Place the fabric under the presser foot and start.

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Combination of patterns

Patterns which can be combined

(How to sew a combination of patterns)

Select the pattern No. 71.

Sew the pattern No. 71 while aligning the inner edge of the presser foot with the edge of the pattern (

Sew the pat-

tern No. 70.

★

For sewing pattern

Nos. 70 and 71 in combination

★

For sewing pattern

Nos. 79 and 80 in combination

Select the pattern No. 80.

Sew the pattern No. 80 while aligning the outer edge of the presser foot with the center line of the pattern (

Sew the pat-

tern No. 79.

Example of combinations of patterns

Lace-like patterns can be sewn by combining patterns.

Patterns which can be combined

Example of combinations of patterns

DX7

DX5

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Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

Patchwork piecing

To sew pieces of cloth together is called piecing in patchwork. When piecing, the seam allowance is usually 1/4" (6.4 mm).

Cut the fabric with seam allowance.

Align the right end of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric and sew.

The needle will enter 1/4" (6.4 mm) from the edge of the fabric, so the seam allowance of 1/4" (6.4 mm) can be sewn.

Pattern No.

Direct 2, 3

Presser foot

Standard presser foot (A)

* You can change the needle position as you like. Needle position change: Refer to pages 41 and 85.

The needle position can be adjusted between 0.0~7.0.

When the needle position is at ‘5.6’, the needle is 1/4" (6.4 mm) from the right edge of standard presser foot (A).

1/4” (6.4 mm)

5.6

0.0 7.0

1/4” (6.4 mm)

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Appliqué (1)

The edge of the appliqué fabric is sewn with a compact zigzag, so it is suitable for the appliqué of cut fabric.

Turn the hand wheel towards you and start sewing along with the outer side of the appliqué fabric.

Cut the appliqué fabric at the nish line, put it on the base fabric and x it

temporarily.

It is recommended to use both-sided adhesive interlining or the similar to x the appliqué fabric on the base fabric. Use the interlining to the edge of the appliqué fabric.

When sewing steep angles, keep the needle inside

the fabric, raise the presser foot, change sewing

direction and sew slowly.

Pattern No.

Direct 5

DX7 Only

Decorative 2: 68, 69

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Open toe presser foot (O)

DX7 Only

Keep the needle inside the fabric at the point of arrow and raise the presser foot.

At the end of sewing, press the lock stitch button to sew lock stitches.

* Usually center needle position is used for appliqué

stitches but right or left needle position can be used. Changing needle position: Refer to page 85. *

You can also sew appliqués using the pattern Nos. 68

and 69 for elongation of the decorative patterns 2. Refer to page 103.

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Appliqué (2)

To make the stitch unconspicuous, an appliqué can be sewn.

Seam allowance

Put the pattern paper onto the wrong side of the fabric and fold the seam allowance

at the nish line.

Cut the appliqué fabric with seam allowance of 3~5mm.

Pattern No.

Direct 6 Quilting 44~50

DX7

Quilting 40~45

DX5

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Open toe presser foot (O)

DX7 Only

Put the appliqué fabric on the base fabric.

Temporarily x it with basting stitches or

glue.

Turn the hand wheel towards you and start sewing along with the outer side of the appliqué fabric.

* When sewing steep angles, keep the needle inside

the fabric, raise the presser foot, change sewing direction and sew slowly.

Lock stitch at the end of sewing.

It is better to lock stitch at the outer side of the appliqué fabric.

* You can change the stitch base as you desire.

Changing needle position: Refer to page 85.

Basting

Pattern paper

Pattern number

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Pattern No.

Quilting 03~80

DX7

Quilting 03~50

DX5

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Open toe presser foot (O)

DX7 Only

Crazy quilt

Example 1) Quilting 54

Sew patterns so that they extend over both pieces of fabric.

Using a decorative stitch, this gives a decorative look to the joining of patchworks. It is recommended to use decorative thread such as embroidery thread.

Example 2) Quilting 56

Sew patterns so that the presser foot holds one side of fabric.

Random pattern

Random stitch patterns (Quilting 64~80) are transformations of Quilting 47~63. The width can be changed automatically by section, so that you can enjoy those patterns.

Pattern number

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

DX7 Only

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Stitch in ditch quilting

Pattern No.

Direct 1

DX7

Quilting 40

DX5

Quilting 36

Presser foot

Edge sewing presser foot (R)

This is separately available for

DX5

This is for quilting the edge of patchworks and appliqués. The machine will sew the lower (thinner) side of the fabric layers. As a result, the stitches will not be noticeable and have an effect to make the design look three dimensional or emphasized.

Put the guide of the presser foot along with the crease and sew.

The needle enters behind the guide, so that the edge of the crease can be sewn.

Put the top layer of fabric with patchwork and/or appliqués, quilting cotton and bottom layer of fabric together by pin or basting stitches.

Curved concealed quilting

Use manual buttonhole presser foot (I) or the open toe presser foot (O). Sew curves by lifting the presser foot and changing the direction very often.

Also this can be done by free motion with the quilt presser foot. (Refer to page 72.)

* If the desired points can not be sewn, adjust the nee-

dle position. Needle position change: refer to pages 41 and 85.

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

★

Hand look quilt stitches

Handsewn look seams can be sewn by using a transparent thread as the needle thread.

DX7

Quilting 40

DX5

Quilting 36

Bobbin thread Needle thread

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* To further avoid fabric shifts, set the presser foot

pressure lower.

Adjustment of presser foot pressure: Refer to page

29.

Setscrew for presser foot holder

Actuating lever

Needle clamp

Put top layer of fabric with patchwork and/ or appliqué, quilting cotton and bottom fabric together by using pin or basting stitches.

Place your hands to both sides of the presser foot and sew by pulling the fabrics apart.

* Sew with slow to medium sewing speed.

Quilting (straight stitch)

Quilting is the process of sewing the top layer of fabric, with quilting cotton in between and a bottom layer of fabric underneath. By using the walking foot, the machine feeds both top and bottom fabrics together at the same time, so fabric shifting is eliminated.

Pattern No.

Direct 1, 4

Presser foot Walking foot (N)

Setscrew for presser foot holder

Presser bar

Presser foot holder

Assemble the walking foot.

Raise the presser bar. Loosen the setscrew for presser foot holder and remove the presser foot holder. (Refer to page 16) Fit the actuating lever on the needle clamp. Then, t the assembling point of the walking foot in the presser bar. Securely tighten the setscrew for presser foot holder.

Assembling point

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

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Put top layer of fabric with patchwork and/ or appliqué, quilting cotton and bottom fabric together by using pin or basting stitches.

Assemble the quilt presser foot.

Raise the presser bar. Loosen the setscrew for presser foot holder and remove the presser foot holder. (Refer to page 16) Set the quilting foot and tighten the setscrew for presser foot.

Quilting (free motion)

Pattern No.

Quilting

Presser foot Quilt presser foot (Q)

Move the drop feed knob to the right hand side.

Feed dog is now down.

Setscrew for presser foot holder

Presser bar

Presser foot holder

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

It is called free motion quilting when moving the fabrics freely towards any directions without using the feed dog of sewing machine. When the feed dog is lowered (drop feed condition), it is possible to sew various curves and/or any directions by moving the fabrics by hands.

* Be sure to sew straight stitch

pattern (center stitch base).

When doing the free motion with zigzag stitch, use the quilt presser foot (Transparent zigzag type) which is optionally available from your dealer.

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Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and lower the presser foot.

Adjust the presser foot height according

to the material thickness.

The height can be adjusted in two different ways.

①

n the case of free motion (Pattern No. Quilting 1),

the presser foot height for the oat function can

be adjusted with the stitch length adjusting dial.

②

Adjusting with the presser foot screw

The material can be moved smoothly with no resistance by adjusting the presser foot height to about 1 mm above the material.

Screw

1 mm

Use both hands to hold the fabrics and move it without letting it loose. The target stitch length is about 1.5 ~ 2.0 mm.

When free motion sewing is nished,

move the drop feed knob back to the left side.

The feed dog will be up and engaged at the same time as the machine starts to sew.

● How to lock stitches

1. At sewing start, pull up the bobbin thread on the top layer of the fabric, hold both needle and bobbin threads together and sew 3 stitches on the same point. After that move fabrics as you wish.

In this way, stitches on the wrong side of the fabrics look neat.

2. At sewing-end sew 3 stitches on the same point and stop.

● How to sew stitches with the same stitch length

1. When the foot controller is used, the fabrics can be guided by both hands and you can move the fabrics freely.

2. Set the speed controller to medium or medium low rst, press the foot controller completely and move the fabrics.

-- if stitches become too large, set the speed controller to “faster”

-- if stitches become too small, set the speed controller to “slower”.

Tips

Height increases

Height decreases

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Pattern No.

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

One-point stitch/sewing letters

(in order to sew a pattern neatly, apply

interlining and conduct a test sewing rst.)

Use an iron to attach a fusible interlining to the wrong side of fabric.

* When stitch length becomes too small, the bobbin thread

will come out to the front side of fabric and/or stitches might get stuck. Therefore make sure to conduct a test sewing beforehand.

Fabric

Since the pattern might be deformed according to the type and thickness of fabric and fusible interlining to be used, make sure to conduct test sewing on the same fabric and interlining.

Carry out adjustment using the

optional functions. (Refer to page 94 for details.)

Correct shape When right side is higher than

left side,

When right side is lower than left side,

Carry out the adjustment while conducting test sewing by pressing

Pattern No.

DX7

Quilting: 03~80 Decorative 1: 01~80 Decorative 2: 01~80

DX5

Quilting: 03~50 Decorative: 01~90

Letters

Presser foot

Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

Preparation before sewing

Test sewing

Adjustable range

Attention

Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.

DX7

DX5

* In the case a quilting

pattern is sewn as the one-point stitch, some pattern shapes can be different from those displayed on the screen.

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Presser foot to be used (symbol)

Sewing pattern

Zigzag width

Length of stitch

Stitch length adjusting

dial

Conrmation button

Continuous stitch button

Mirror image button

Option button

Selection button

Zigzag width

adjusting dial

Clear button

Pattern selec

tion button

Needle-stop position

Stitch Pattern No.

Needle stops at its highest position

indication

Needle stops at its lowest position

Number of patterns selected

Elongation (Refer to page 102)

Operational buttons and screen

Float function button

Float function setting

Float function

indication

No setting

Setting of automatic lock stitch and thread trimming

Lock stitch and thread trimming

indication

No setting

Continuous sewing setting

Continuous sewing with intervals

Continuous sewing without intervals

indication

No setting

Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming button

One-point/letter

selection button

* Adjusting

buttons on DX5.

* Adjusting

buttons on DX5.

Pattern inversion setting

Save/call button

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Press .

Press

to select

Press or

to select

How to select pattern (letters)

Press .

Example:

JUKI

For

DX5

, different selection screen

and pattern number are used.

Press

and .

(Pattern No. 31)

Press

twice.

Press

twice.

Press

three

times.

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Press .

Press

to select

Press .

Press

and .

(Pattern No. 31)

When you want to change the size of pattern (letters) …..

Move the cursor to the desired pattern (letter). You can change the height and width by:

Height: Zigzag width adjusting dial Width: Stitch length adjusting dial

When you want to insert a space between a pattern (letter) and pattern (letter)….

Combine a pattern (letter) and a pattern (letter) while inserti

ng:

DX7

Decorative patterns 2, No. 52 ( )

DX5

Decorative pattern, No. 71 (

Page 80

Change to .

Press , and

move the ‘_’(cursor) to the position where you wish to delete.

By pressing

the pattern on the

cursor “

" will be

deleted.

Press .

How to edit patterns (letters)

JUKI JUKI

Press .

Example)

Press

and .

(Pattern No. 16)

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Pass down the needle thread through the presser foot hole and draw it sideways. Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and start.

The machine will stop automatically when sewing is nished.

Notes:

Note that the sewing speed varies according to stitch patterns (letters) to be sewn.

If the automatic thread trimmer is used while sew-

ing, the machine starts to sew from the beginning.

In case of condensed sewing, if the stitch length is too small, the stitches may get stuck.

Get rid of unnecessary thread on the front side of fabric by scissors.

Disposing thread ends of jump stitches

How to stitch a pattern (letters)

Page 82

The letters and one point patterns can be combined and saved for later use. There are 10 folders in total for saving.

Press .

Use

to select

folder to save and

press

Notes: means there exists already a pattern.

means empty

and available for saving pattern.

(Save) (Call)

Press .

Press to

select the folder where you wish to call the desired combination.

Press

Press .

Press

Save/call of patterns (letters)

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To delete the content stored inside a

folder.

Use to

select the target folder where content to be deleted is stored.

Press

Use

to select “delete” and press

Press .

Press

To sew patterns continuously

A combination of letters and one-point stitches or single patterns can be sewn continuously.

Select a pattern and press . Then, the selected pat-

tern can be sewn in repetition. Two kinds of continuous sewing can be selected.

Press

once:

is displayed on the screen. In this case, patterns

can be sewn continuously with large intervals inserted between patterns.

Press twice:

is displayed on the screen. In this case, patterns

can be sewn continuously with small intervals inserted between them.

Another press on cancels the continuous sewing.

* If you cancel the continuous sewing during sewing, the

sewing machine stops after the completion of the pattern it has been sewing.

Example)

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Character selecting methods

No. of pressing a button

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

＠！＆

’

（），．？－・／：；

A B C a b c

D E F d e f

G H I g h i

J K L j k l

M N O m n o

P Q R S p q r s

T U V t u v

W X Y Z w x y z

No. of pressing a

button

1 2 3 4 5

Immediately after

selecting A

Ä Å Æ

Ａ

Immediately after

selecting a

à ä å

ａ

Immediately after

selecting C

Ｃ

Immediately after

selecting c

ｃ

Immediately after

selecting e

è é ê ë

ｅ

Immediately after

selecting i

ｉ

Immediately after

selecting N

Ｎ

Immediately after

selecting n

ｎ

Immediately after

selecting O

Ö Ø

Ｏ

Immediately after

selecting o

ò ö ø œ

ｏ

Immediately after

selecting U

Ｕ

Immediately after

selecting u

ù ü

ｕ

Other than the

above letters

Ineffective

No. of press-

ing a button

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Type and usage of options

Type of options

Default

setting

If a pattern is selected

again

If the pow-

er is turned

OFF and

re-turned

Changing the seam width of buttonhole

The seam width of buttonhole is changeable.

Standard

The current

setting will

remain.

The setting

will return

to the

default.

Change of needle position

You can change the stitch base line.

(Depend-

ing on the

pattern)

The setting

will return

to the

default.

The setting

will return

to the

default.

Selecting the stop position of needle

You can select the needle position (needle-up or needle-down) when the sewing machine stops.

Stop with

the needle

down

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Twin needle sewing Select this option when using twin needle.

Single needle

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Foot switch function

You can select the operation to be carried out when depressing the front section of the foot controller. You can select the operation from among "reverse stitch", "lock stitch", "half stitch sewing", "one stitch sewing", "presser foot lifting/lowering", "thread trimming" and "no function".

reverse

stitch

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Presser foot pivot function

You can select the setting where the presser foot goes up with the needle held in the needle-down stop position when you stop the sewing machine.

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Setting the pivot height

You can set the presser foot height in the case of using the pivot function. Setting range: 2.0 - 6.0 mm (in increments of 1 mm)

2.0

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Setting the oatfunction height

You can set the presser foot height when pressing the oat function button. Setting range: 0.0 - 2.5 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm)

0.5

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Setting of the presser foot lifting after thread trimming

You can select the setting were the presser foot goes up automatically after the completion of thread trimming.

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Adjusting the darning

This function is used for adjusting the pattern shape. Adjustable range: -30 - 30

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Adjustable starting stitch speed

You can select the sewing speed to be employed at the start of sewing.

Slow

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Adjustable reverse stitch speed

You can select the reverse stitch speed and lock stitch speed.

Slow

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Guide

The guide for winding bobbin thread, setting of bobbin, threading of needle thread, changing presser foot and needle can be seen on the LCD display.

- - -

Adjusting the touch panel sensitivity

You can adjust the touch panel sensitivity in ve steps.

3.0

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Contrast of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The LCD contrast can be chosen from 11 levels.

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Button reception buzzer volume setting

You can change the volume of buzzer that is produced when pressing the button on the touch panel.

Loud

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Language setting

You can select language from 8 languages or pictographs.

(Depend-

ing on

destina-

tion)

The current

setting will

remain.

The current

setting will

remain.

Elongation

The length of the patterns (

DX7

Decorative 2:

No.53 ~ 69,

DX5

Decorative: No.72 ~ 84) can be

adjusted. Adjusting range is from size 1 to size 5.

(Depend-

ing on the

pattern)

The current

setting will

remain.

The setting

will return

to the

default.

Deleting the settings You can reset all settings to their default settings.

- - -

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Change of seam width of buttonhole

The seam width of buttonhole is changeable. * It is changeable when sewing a buttonhole.

Small

Standard Large

* Default setting is “standard”.

Example) narrowing (reducing) the seam width

The width is now changed.

* When opening buttonhole with a ripper, make sure

not to cut the stitches.

* The setting goes back to the default setting after the

sewing machine is turned off and on.

Seam width

Press

Several seconds later.

Press

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Change of needle position

You can change the stitch base line.

* Default setting differs with pattern.

It is now changed to left needle position.

* In case of a combined stitch pattern, if the needle po-

sition is changed, the needle position of the selected patterns is all changed to the same needle position at the same time. However, if letter is included in the combined stitch pattern, needle position will not be changed.

* After a change of needle position and in the event

that other stitch pattern is selected, the sewing machine goes back to the default setting.

Press

Several seconds later.

Press

Example) change the needle position of zigzag stitch to left needle position.

Left needle

position

Center needle

position

Right needle

position

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Press

Selecting the stop position of needle

You can select the needle position (needle-up or needle-down) when the sewing machine stops. * Default setting is the needle-down stop.

Example) To set the needle position when the sewing

machine stops to the needle-up stop:

The needle stop position is set to the needle-up stop.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

Press

Several seconds later.

* In the case the needle stop

position is set to the “needle-up stop”, the presser foot pivot function is automatically set to OFF.

Twin needle

Needle stops at its highest position

Needle stops at its lowest position

Single needle

Needle stops at its highest position

indication

Needle stops at its lowest position

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Twin needle sewing

By using two needles beautiful decorative stitches can be sewn.

* When using twin needles, make sure to set twin nee-

dle sewing in Option

and perform test sewing.

When twin needle sewing, make sure to use thread size smaller than No. 60.

* Make sure to use a twin needle with size of 2.0 mm

(included needle: 2.0 mm).

* When twin needle sewing, the sewing speed will be-

come slower.

2.0 mm

How to thread the needles

Place the supplementary spool pin.

Thread to the thread guide A rst. After that, thread paths are same up from B to F.

Do not thread G for right-hand needle.

Thread to right-hand and left-hand needles separately.

Automatic needle threader can not be used. Thread each needle manually.

* Automatic thread trimmer can not be used in

case of twin needle sewing.

* Bobbin winding is also

possible with supplementary spool pin.

Attention

Turn OFF the power before replacing needles.

Needle bar thread guide

Pattern No.

Direct: 1, 4, 5, 9

DX7

Practical: 01~06, 16, 17 Quilting: 03 Decorative 2: 53~60

DX5

Practical: 01~06 Quilting: 03 Decorative: 72~78

Presser foot

Standard presser foot (A) Manual buttonhole presser foot (I)

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Press

* Twin needle setting can not be done while a stitch

pattern other than those for twin needle sewing is selected.

mark will be shown.

The twin needle setting can only be carried out when suitable pattern is selected and center needle position is selected at the same time.

Setting of twin needle sewing

Symbol of twin needle sewing will be shown on the display.

* When in twin needle sewing, the stitch patterns will be

limited. In addition, the stitch length and zigzag width will be also adjusted to suit the twin needle sewing.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

* Select a stitch

pattern suitable for twin needle sewing.

The sewing

image

Maximum 7.0 mm

* Maximum zigzag

width is 7.0 mm, however, display

shows

5.0

7.0

Press

three

times.

Press

Several seconds later.

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The foot switch function has now been set.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine

is turned off and on.

Foot switch function

Press

to select

. Then,

press

Select the function using

and

press

Reverse stitch foot switch setting

In the case you select this function, the sewing machine sews reverse stitches when you depress the front section of the foot controller.

Lock stitch foot switch setting

In the case you select this function, the sewing machine sews lock stitches when you depress the front section of the foot controller.

Half-stitch sewing foot switch setting

In the case you select this function, the sewing machine sews a half stitch when you depress the front section of the foot controller.

One-stitch sewing foot switch setting

In the case you select this function, the sewing machine sews one stitch when you depress the front section of the foot controller.

Presser-foot lifting/lowering foot switch setting

In the case you select this function, the presser foot goes up/comes down when you depress the front section of the foot controller.

Thread trimming foot switch setting

In the case you select this function, the thread trimmer trims the thread when you depress the front section of the foot controller.

No-function setting

The foot switch function is set to OFF.

Several seconds later.

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Presser foot pivot function

You can select the setting where the presser foot goes up with the needle held in the needle-down stop position when you stop the sewing machine.

Example) To set the presser foot pivot function to OFF

* Default setting is ON.

The presser foot pivot function has now been set to OFF.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

Press

Several seconds later.

Press

* In the case the needle stop

position is set to the “needle-up stop”, the presser foot pivot function is automatically set to OFF.

Press

to select

Then, press

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Setting the pivot height

You can set the presser foot height in the case of using the pivot function. Setting range: 2.0 - 6.0 mm (in increments of 1 mm) * Default setting is 2.0 (mm).

Example) To set the pivot height to 3.0 (mm)

The pivot height has now been set to 3.0 (mm).

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

Press

Several seconds later.

Press

Press or

to select

Then, press

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Setting the oat-function height

You can set the presser foot height when pressing the oat function button. Under this mode, the straight stitch (Pattern No. 1) is automatically selected.

Setting range: 0.0 - 2.5 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm) * Default setting is 0.5 (mm).

●

Adjusting the oat-function height

The oat-function height has now been

changed.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

Press

Several seconds later.

Float function

This is the function to slightly lift the presser foot during sewing. This function is used when sewing quilting or materials such as velvet that is likely to cause cloth slippage between two layers.

Press

to adjust the presser foot to

such a height that it holds the fabric appropriately.

Place the fabric (for test sewing) which is same with the fabric to be actually sewn. Adjust the presser foot height on the setting screen and carry out test sewing. If the presser foot height is excessively high, the fabric cannot be fed causing thread entanglement. It is therefore necessary to adjust the presser foot height carefully.

Press after the

completion of adjustment.

Press

to select

Then, press

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Setting of the presser foot lifting after thread trimming

You can select the setting were the presser foot goes up automatically after the completion of thread trimming.

Example) To set the function to lift the presser foot after thread trimming to OFF

* Default setting is ON.

The function to lift the presser foot after thread trimming has now been set to OFF.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

Press

Several seconds later.

Press

Press or

to select

Then, press

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Adjusting the darning

This function is used for adjusting the pattern shape. Adjustable range: -30 - 30

Press

Example)

Press . Adjust the

pattern while carrying out test sewing.

Pattern adjustment has now been

completed.

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

Press after the

completion of adjustment.

Several seconds later.

Correct shape When right side is higher than left

side,

When right side is lower than left side,

Carry out the adjustment while conducting test sewing by pressing.

Adjustable range

Press or

to select

Then, press

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Adjustable starting stitch speed

You can select the sewing speed to be employed at the start of sewing.

Slow

Standard

Fast

* Default setting is “Slow”.

Example) To increase the sewing speed at the start of sewing

The sewing speed at the start of sewing

has now been set to "Fast".

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

Press

Several seconds later.

Press

twice.

Press or

to select

Then, press

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Adjustable reverse stitch speed

You can select the reverse stitch speed and lock stitch speed.

Slow

Standard

Fast

* Default setting is “Slow”.

Example) To increase the reverse stitch (lock stitch) speed

The reverse stitch (lock stitch) speed has

now been set to "Fast".

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

Press

Several seconds later.

Press

twice.

Press

to select

Then, press

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Guide

The guide for winding bobbin thread, setting of bobbin, threading of needle thread, changing presser foot and needle can be seen on the LCD display.

Press or to end the guide.

Press

The page will proceed when pressing

Press

to select

Then, press

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Adjusting the touch panel sensitivity

You can adjust the touch panel sensitivity in ve steps. Setting range: 1.0 - 5.0 * Default setting is 3.0

Example) To increase the touch panel sensitivity (to 4.0)

The touch panel sensitivity has now been

adjusted to "4.0".

* The setting is memorized even when the machine is

turned off and on.

Press

Several seconds later.

Press

to select

Then, press

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