Kenmore Elite 385.19005 Owner's Manual

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855-803-016

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ont., MSB 2B8

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gMPOIRTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTHONS

Your sowing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance

DAN G E F_ - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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

2 Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated I2 V, 5 Watts

WARN

%_ - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

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

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

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

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

Return this sewing machine to the nearest Sears store or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical

adjustment.

4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot

controller free from accumulation of tint, dust and loose cloth

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening

6. Do not use outdoors

7 Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. 8 To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord.. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. I0. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. 11 Always use the proper needle plate_ The wrong plate can cause the needle to break..

12. Do not use bent needles,

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

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

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

SAVE THESE BNSTRUCT ONS

iDesigns and specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty

25 Year Limited Warranty on Sewing Machine Die-Cast Metal Internal Frame

For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the die-cast metal internal frame of this sewing machine if it is defective in material or workmanship

10Year Limited Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components For t0 years from the date of purchase, Sears wil! provide free repair for the internal mechanical components of this

sewing machine if they are defective in material or workmanship This t0 year warranty does not include belts, which

are only included in the 90 day warranty described below

2Year Limited Warranty on Sewing Machine Exterior Components

For 2 years from the date of purchase. Sears will provide free repair for all components of the sewing machine exterior if they are defective in material or workmanship This 2 year warranty does not include needle plates or accessory parts, which are only included in the 90 day warranty described below,

2Year Limited Warranty on Electrical Equipment

For two years from the date of purchase, Sears wilt provide free repair for the electrical equipment of this sewing machine, if any part of it, including motor, wiring, electronic circuitry, switch and speed control, is defective in material or

workmanship. This 2 year warranty does not include light bulbs, which are only included in the 90 day warranty de-

scribed below

90 Day Limited Warranty on Mechanical Adjustments and Specified Parts

For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears wil! provide:

• free mechanical adjustments necessary for the proper operation of this sewing machine, except for normal machine care maintenance as described in the owner's manual

= free replacement of belts, light bulbs, needle plates and accessory parts if defective in material or workmanship,, This 90 day warranty does not include sewing machine needles, which are expendable parts

W'arranty Service

All warranty service is available by returning this sewing machine to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center.,

If this sewing machine is used for other than private family purposes, all warranty service is available for only 90 days

from the date of purchase

Except for 90 Days on Mechanical Adjustments and Specified Parts (see above), all warranty service covers only

defects in material and workmanship. Sears will not pay for:

i A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance..

2. A service technician to clean or maintain this product

3. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product..

4.. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose

5. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than

those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product

6_ Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modification(s) made to this product

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies:

The customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein,,

Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages,, Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations or the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or _imitations may not apply to you,,

All warranty coverage applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada° This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada lnco,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts ....................................................................................2

Available Accessories and Attachments ................................3

SECTION II. GETTING READYTO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply ..................................4

Before Using Your Sewing Machine ...........................................4

For Your Safety ...........................................................................4

Polarized Plug .....................................................................................4

Machine Operating Buttons .........................................................5

Start/stop Button .................................................................................5

Reverse Button .................................................................................5

. Patterns 1,2, 3 and 6: .....................................................................5

oAll other patterns: ..................................................................5

Auto-lock Button ..............................................................................5

=Patterns t, 2, 3 and 6: ..............................................................5

. All other patterns: .......................................................................5

Up/down Needle Button ...............................................................5

Speed Control Lever-,.......................................................................5

Foot Control ........................................................................................6

Operation Instructions: .........................................................6

Pressure Dial .........................................................................................6

To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ...............................................6

Extension Table ..........................................................................................7

• Detaching the table ................................................................7

. Attaching the table ..................................................................7

Presser Foot Lifter ................................................................ 7

Thread Cutter ..................................................................................8

Changing Needle ..........................................................................8

Changing Presser Foot ...................................................................8

oTo remove ........................................................................................8

oTo attach ....................................................................................8

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns .........................................9

Presser Foot Types ........................................................................10

oZigzag foot (Foot A) .........................................................10

- Straight stitch foot (Foot H) ..................................................10

• Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R) ....................................10

oZipper foot (Foot E) ...............................................................t0

° Overedge foot (Foot C) ...........................................................t0

. Satin stitch foot (Foot F) .........................................................10

oBlind hem stitch foot (Foot G) ..........................................!0

o 1/4 Seam foot (Foot O) ...........................................................11

• Embroidery foot (Foot P) ........................................................11

oWalking foot ..................................................................................11

Selecting Needle and Fabric .....................................................I2

Bobbin Winding ................................................................................13

. Removing the hook cover plate .......................................13

° Horizontal spool pin ...................................................................13

. Additional spool pin ...............................................................13

Bobbin Winding ..............................................................................14-15

° inserting the bobbin ..................................................................15

Threading the Machine ...............................................................16-17

oThreading the machine ..............................................................16

- Builtqn needle threader .........................................................16

oDrawing up bobbin thread ....................................................17

SECTION lU. CONVENTIONAL SEWING

Visual Touch Screen ..............................................................18

Mode Selection Keys .......................................................................18

Conventional Sewing Mode ........................................................19

Utility Stitches .................................................................................19

Pattern Selection .............................................................................19

Machine Settings ....................................................................20

Setting Mode .....................................................................................20

Formatting the Memory ..................................................................21

Language Selection .....................................................................21

Straight Stitch .........................................................................22-23

oTo sew .....................................................................................22

°Securing seam .............................................................................22

=Changing sewing direction .....................................................22

=Needle plate guide line ...............................................................23

° To sew from the edge of thick fabric ....................................23

Quilting .....................................................................................................23

Quilting with Walking Foot .............................................................24

°To attach the walking foot .....................................................24

Manual Adjustment of Straight Stitches .........................24-25

•Changing needle drop position ........................................25

• Changing stitch length ..............................................................25

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch .....26

• Correct tension .....................................................................26

•Tension is too tight ...................................................................26

. Tension is too loose ...................................................................26

Variety of Straight Stitches .................................................27-28

Lock-a-matic Stitch ............................................................................27

Triple Stretch Stitch ....................................................................27

Stretch Stitch .....................................................................................27

Zipper Sewing ..................................................................................28

. To snap on the zipper foot .................................................28

° Fabric preparation ......................................................................28

°To sew ......................................................................................28-29

Zigzag Stitch .................................................................................30

Manual Adjustment of Zigzag Stitch Width and Length .............30

• Changing stitch width ..............................................................31

-Changing stitch length ..............................................................31

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch ........32

• Correct tension ..............................................................................32

oTension is too tight ......................................................................32

oTension is too loose .......................................................................32

Variety of Overcasting Stitches ...............................................33

Overedge Stitch ...........................................................................33

Overedge Stitch (using zigzag stitch) ........................................33

Multiple Zigzag Stitch ..........................................................................33

oSeam finishing ..................................................................................33

• Mending ...............................................................................................33

Serging ..................................................................................................34

Blind Hem Stitch ...................................................................................34

oTo sew ............................................................................................34

SECTION IV. BUTTONHOLE

Various kinds of buttonholes and their uses ........................35

Square BH .....................................................................................36-38

o Preparation for sewing .............................................................36

•To sew ......................................................................................36-37

oTo repeat buttonhole sewing ..............................................37

oChanging buttonhole width ..................................................38

oChanging buttonhole stitch density ...................................38

Corded Buttonhole .....................................................................39

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

•To sew ......................................................................... 39

Eyelet ................................................................................. 40

° To sew .................................................................................40

°To adjust the shape of an eyelet .........................................40

SECTION V, SATIN AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Key Functions ........................................................... 41-42

One Cycle Pattern Sewing

Example: patterns 20 and L.,S................................................43

oTo sew .................................................................................43

Elongation Sewing

Example: pattern 20 ....................................................................43

oTo sew ................................................................................43

Programming Pattern Combination

Example: pattern 20 and 21 ...........................................................44

oTo sew ...........................................................................................44

Programming Pattern Combination with Mirror Image

Example: pattern 20 .........................................................................44

,,To sew ............................................................................................44

Combination of Satin Stitch and Decorative Stitch

Example: patterns 20 and 30 ................................................45

oTo sew .................................................................................45

To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with Beginning Key

Example: pattern 20, 21 and 30 ........................................46

•To sew ...................................................................... 46

Individual Pattern Adjustment

Example: patterns t8, 20 and 21 ........................................46

Editing Programmed Patterns ..................................................47

oExample:

To delete pattern 20 from the combination of patterns

18, 20 and 21 .......................................................................47

• Example: To insert pattern t9 between pattern 18 and 20 in the

combination of patterns 18, 20 and 2! ...................... 47

Program Check ............................................................................... 47

oExample:

Tocheck the combination of patterns I8, !9, 20 and 2I 47

Saving and Opening a File .........................................................48

oSaving a file .......................................................................48

°Assigning a file name .....................................................48

Opening a Saved File ................................................................49

Deleting a Saved File ...............................................................49

Twin Needle Sewing ................................................................50

oTo sew ...............................................................................50

SECTION Vl, EMBROIDERY

Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery ......................................5t

. Embroidery Hoop F ..........................................................51

° Instruction for template .........................................................5I

Stabilizer .................................................................................52

Types of Stabilizer .............................................................. 52

°Tear-away Stabilizer .............................................................52

° Iron-on Stabilizer ........................................................... 52

° Cut-away Stabilizer ............................................................52

•Water Soluble Stabilizer ....................................................52

• Sticky Stabilizer ...................................................................52

Usage: .........................................................................................52

Adhesive (iron-on) Stabilizer .................................................52

Adjusting the Thread Tension ............................ 53

° Balanced thread tension .................................. 53

° When the needle thread tension is too tight ........... 53

o When the needle thread tension is too loose ........... 53

Pressure Dial ............................................. 53

To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop ............... 53

To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine 54

To Attach Embroidery Foot P ................. 54

Thread Holder 54

Mode Selection ......................... 55

Built-in Embroidery Designs ............ 56-57

Starting to Sew Embroidery .............. 58

Sewing Results .............................................. 58

Monogram Embroidery ................ 59

° Function keys ............................... 59-60

Monogram in Gothic Style .............. 61-62

2-Letters Monogram o, 63

Correcting a Monogram 64

° Deleting a letter ............................ 64

o Inserting a letter ................... 64

ATA PC Card (Optional) ..................................... 65

. To insert the ATA PC card. 65

• To eject the ATA PC card ....... 65

Selecting Card Designs .................................... 65

Reader 19000 ......................................... 66

• Connecting Reader t9000 ................... 66

Pattern Selection Screen 66

Editing Mode ......................................... 67

Selecting the Pattern to Edit ................................ 67

Moving a Selected Design 68

° Resizing a Selected Pattern ....... 69

• Flipping a Selected Pattern ..................... 69

oDeleting a Selected Pattern ................ 69

o Rotating a Selected Pattern ................ 69

° Magnifying a Selected Pattern .................... 69

Saving a File ...................... 70

Assigning a File Name ......................................... 7I

Combining a Built-in Design and Monogram .............. 72

Example: To combine builbin design 5 and the

word "Wreath .............................................. 72-73

Opening a Saved File ........................................ 74

Deleting a Saved File ................................................. 74

On-screen Help .................................................. 75

SECTION VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs .................... 76

Assemble the Hook Race .......................................... 76

Replacing the Light Bulb ................................... 77

Troubleshooting ................................................ 78-79

STITCH CHART .............................................. 80

EMBROIDERY MONOGRAMtNG CHART ................. 80

EMBROIDERY CHART ........................................ 8I

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SECTION 1.NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts

(,_1Flip-top quick reference chart (_ Bobbin winder spindle (_ Hole for additional spool pin @,Spool holder' (Large) _,_Spool pin _) Upper thread guide (,_ Pressure dial (_8_Thread take-up lever ci_)Thread tension dial <i-0_Face cover (1_)Thread cutter/holder _ Built-in needle threader ([}_Needle plate i1_)Hook cover plate (_ Hook cover plate release button

(_) Extension table (!_ Feed balancing dial (_ Start/stop button

(_) Reverse button €_O_Auto-lock button _ Up/down needle button _2"_Speed control lever {_ Visual touch screen _) Presser foot lifter _ Carrying handle _ Thread cutter _,_Hand wheel _2_PC card slot 4_iATA PC Card (optional) {_ Card eject button (_) RS-232C port i_ Machine socket for foot control t_, Machine socket for power supply plug !_) Power switch i_ Carriage (for embroidery) l_ Drop feed dog lever (_ Buttonhole lever {_ Thumb screw (@1Foot holder @_Presser' foot @ Needle 4@Needle clamp screw

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Available Accessories and Attachments

To order parts and accessories listed below, cath I-800-4-MY-HOME ° (1-800-469-4663)

When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following information:

1 Part Number

2.. Part Name 3 Model Number of Machine

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

10 !1 12 13 14 !5

16 t7

18 t9 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31

33 34 35 36

38 39 40

4t 42

'102869107

102403109 650807101

1'993010900

'993001100

!'993011100

"9930t1400

*993011600 *993011800

826615000 823801107 832523007 822804129 829801002 822801001

820817015 200008037 830810031

830823118 2145O7OO1

214015007 802422002i 000026002 560406104

"822814007

10 x Bobbin Spool pin felt

Assorled needle set 5 x No 9 needle {BROWN) 5 x No 11 stretch fabric needle {BLUE) 5 x No 1t needle {ORANGE) 5 x No 14 needle (RED) 5 x 1'4o16 needle {PURPLE) 5 x No 18 needle {GREEN)

Twin needle

H: Straight stitch foot A:Zigzag fool F: Salin stitch foot E:Zipper fool C:Overedge toot G:Blind f_em foot O:1/4 seam toot P:Embroidary fool R:Automatic butlonhole foot

Walking foot

Quilter bar (for walking foot)

Quilter Light bulb Seam ripperiButtonhole opener

Scissors 820832005 Large screwdriver 653802002 Screwdriver

°741814003 Oit

802424004 [Linl brush 625031500 iAddifional spool pin

822020503 ! Large spoo _older 822019509 Small spooI holder

829803004 !Spool stand 851801104 /F:Embroidery hoop

851801403 !Template

'200002008i

*2000030091 "200005001 _2000t3105

'941620000i

043271155i

"851401007

Piping foot

Gathering foot

Pin4uck foot

Hemmer foot (2mm)

Ruffler

Foolconlrol

Clotilsetler 855808000 Instructional DVD 653524007 !Cord

855807009 Template sheel 852806102 fDust cover

855803005 Owner's manual 855804006 Quick reference chart

* These items are notfurnished with the machine, bul may be

ordered per instruclions above

"! 2 3 5 6

7 8 I0 11 12

!3 14 15

20 21

16 17 18

23 24

26 27 28

*30 "31 *32 *33

35 *36 37 38

39 40 42

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SECTION ii. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

l_ Power supply plug (2"_)Power switch (._ Outlet (_) Foot control _1 Foot controi plug ('_)Machine plug (_) Mach ne sockets

t ..Turn off the power switch (_). Insert the foot control ptug

_._and machine plug (_ into the machine sockets _")

2. Insert the power supply plug CI into the outlet (_._

3.. Turn the power switch (_) to turn on the power and the sewing light.

Note: ...............

• If you turn off the power switch, wait 5 seconds before turning it on again

Before Using '/'our Sewing Machine

Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a waste fabdc under- the presser foot and run the machine with thread for a few minutes_ Wipe away any oil which may

appear,.

For Your Safety

* While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing

area. Do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwhee! or needle

* Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the

power supply: ,,When leaving the machine unattended, oWhen attaching or removing any parts,, oWhen cleaning the machine,

* Do not place anything on the foot control, when not

sewing

Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other),, To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit in the outlet, reverse the plug, if it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet, Do not modify the plug in any way

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Machine Operating Buttons Start/stop Button

€i_i=_;Start/stop button

Pressing the Start/Stop button will start or stop the machine in both Conventional and Embroidery sewing modes.. When

you press the button to start sewing in the Conventional

mode, the machine will run slowly for the first few stitches, then accelerate to the speed you have set with the speed control lever If you want the machine to run slowly for more

than the first few stitches, continue to press the Start/Stop

button. Once you release the button the machine will

accelerate to YOUr set sPeed.:.............................................

Note: The Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot

control is connected to the machine..

Reverse Button

_.2._)Reverse button _, , _ _.:i

o Patterns 1,2, 3 and 6: ,_i:, _ <-

The machine will sew in reverse while the reverse button is pressed

o All other patterns:

When the reverse button is pressed, the machine will sew

locking stitches immediately and automatically stop

Auto-lock Button

_i._)Auto-lock button

o Patterns 1, 2, 3 and 6: '-I:' _I. :_:

When the auto-lock button is pressed, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop

° All other patterns:

When the auto-lock button is pressed, the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop

Uptdown Needle Button

_) Up/down needle button Press this button to bring the needle up or down,

Speed Control Lever

Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control lever according to your sewing needs.. To increase sewing speed, slide the lever to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide the lever to the left..

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Foot Control

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control_ The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the

machine runs.

i The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the

speed control lever when the foot control is being fully I

i depressed ........................................................................... !

Operation Instructions: Foot Controller Model 21371 is used with Sewing Machine

Model 385.19005

Note: .....................

The Kenmore Elite sewing machine model 19005 is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating. Follow safety instructions that appear

on the visual touch screen..

Pressure Dial

The pressure dial should be set at "3" for regular sewing..

Reduce the pressure to "2" for applique, cut work, drawn work, basting and embroidery.

Set the pressure to "t" when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other' fine fabrics

Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a "1" setting.

Turn the pressure dial (t'_i)and set the desired number at the

setting mark _t

(_1Pressure dial (_) Setting mark

To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs

The drop feed dogs lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine.

(_ To drop the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction

of the arrow, as illustrated.

_ To raise the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction

of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you. Feed dogs must be up for normal sewing.

_ Note: ............................................................................................................................

The feed dogs drop automatically when embroidery mode,

is selected.

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Extension Table

• Detaching the table

Close the accessory box, and lift out the extension table _ toward you, as illustrated, for "free-arm" sewing,

_i Extension table

o Attaching the table

Push the extension table (_i until it snaps into the machine,

C_)Extension table i_t Tabs t_ Holes

Free-arm sewing can be used for:

=Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular

garment area,

, Darning socks or mending knees, elbow or children's

wear.,

Open the lid of the extension table and you can

conveniently store feet and accessories in the handy

compartments,

Presser Foot Lifter

I_ Presser foot lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot, You can raise it higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot..

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Thread Cutter

_) Thread cutter

You do not need a pair of scissors to cut threads after

sewing. Just use the built-in thread cutter G.

Changing Needle

d_ Flat side _> Needle clamp screw (_ Needle clamp

1MTurn off the power switch,

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering the presser fool Loosen the needle clamp screw _ by turning it counterclockwise Remove the needle from the needle clamp (&). Insert a new needle into the needle clamp _) with the flat side C_ to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp _), push it up as far as it goes Tighten the needle clamp screw (_ firmly by turning it clockwise To check for a good needle, place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass, etc,). The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silkqike fabrics.

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Changing Presser Foot

d_)Snap-on button (red button) (_) Groove _) Pin

• To remove Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the

handwheel counterclockwise Raise the presser foot, and press the red button _Ti)on the back of the foot holder,

• To attach Place a selected presser foot so the pin (_ on the foot lies

just under the groove (_ on the foot holder,, Lower the presser- bar to lock the foot in place..

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Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

The sewing results of tile stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use

if decorative stitch patterns, letters, or numbers are

distorted, correct it with the feed balancing dial.

Notes: oIn normal sewing, set the feed balancing dial ,_>to the

neutral position, i e,, the groove on the dial _)is centered with the standard setting mark (_)_.

°Turn timefeed balancing dial ':.i_)with a coin.

o If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction

of "+"

o tf the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction

of"-".

_._)Feed balancing dial (_) Groove on the dial

¢_>Standard setting mark (_>Correct shape

Note: Return the feed balancing dial (i-) to its neutral position when the sewing is finished,.

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Presser Foot Types

° Zigzag foot (Foot A)

Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching,.

. Straight stitch foot (Foot H)

Use this foot for exclusively for straight stitching with

center needle position.

o Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R)

Use this foot for one step automatic buttonhole sewing.. Simply set a button on the guide of this foot and depress the foot control. You can sew exactly the same length of buttonhole as the button,

• Zipper foot (Foot E) This foot can be set to sew on each side of the zipper. The edge of the foot guides the zipper and keeps the

seam straight.

=Overedge foot (Foot C)

This foot is specially constructed for stitching and/or

overcasting seams_ The small brush and wire guides help control the fabric, hold the raw edge in place and keep it

from puckering, especially when sewing on knit fabrics

oSatin stitch foot (Foot F)

Use this foot for satin stitch and outlining applique,

° Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G)

Use this foot for perfect blind hemming and topstitching,

The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from

slipping and a screw on top to guide the folded edge of your hem.

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o l/4_'Seam foot (Foot O)

This foot is useful for patchwork quilt The guide on the foot maintains an exact I/4 _(0,,7cm) seam allowance,,

o Embroidery foot (Foot P)

This foot is a special attachment for professional-style

embroidery

oWalking foot

This is special attachment for hard4o-feed materials.. This foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and puckering, It is great for quilting and matching plaids,

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Selecting Needle and Fabric

For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or I4 A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric wilt not be marred Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread. In the needle set, there is one each of sizes 1I, 14, 16, and 18, and a blue needle Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic

fabrics. Special needles should be used on certain fabrics.. A denim needle with a sharp tip

effectively pierces dense fabrics such as denim and canvas.. For-topstitching, a special topstitching needle with a larger eye, accommodates heavier weight thread Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede, allowing the thread to follow through the hole. Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent, and are often caused by damaged

needle&

Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent

in thickness

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WEIGHT TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE

Universal 9 (65)

Very Light Ball Point 9 (65)

Light

Medium

FABRIC

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Net, Tulle

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Sole,

Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe, Qiana

Orange

Blue

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear; Tricot

Ball Point

Leather, Suede _ Wedge Point Leather

Red

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,

Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch

'Velour,

Stretch Terry,

Sweater Knits

Leatheq Vinyl, Suede Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,

Drapery Fabrics

Ball Point

11 (75) 11 (75) 12 (80)

11 (75) 11 (75)

11 (75)

14 (90)

Wedge Point Leather 14 (90) Denim 16 (!00)

Purple 16 (100)

Heavy

Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100) Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)

All Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 11 (75)

14 (90)

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Bobbin Winding

o Removing the hook cover plate

!_._Hook cover plate release button (_) Hook cover plate

_ii_iBobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button _ii[_to the right, and remove the cover plate (_)_.

Lift out the bobbin {ii_)from the bobbin holder.,

o Horizontal spool pin

(i) Spool pin €i_)Large spool holder

_1_i)Small spool holder

Lift up the spool pin _J_i).Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder (_'_,and press it firmly against the spool of thread,

The small spool holder (_ is used with narrow or small

spools of thread..

o Additional spool pin

(_.)Additional spool pin (_i.)Spool pin hole _) Spool pin felt

(._)Spool stand The additional spool pin (_)is for bobbin winding, without unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing

Insert the additional spool pin (_) into spool stand _ and

the hole _i_.

Place the felt €_i>and a spool on the pin as illustrated,,

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Bobbin Winding

....Note: ............................................................................................................................................

Set the speed control Iever at its fastest position for

(_ Upper thread guide (_ Bobbin

_t Bobbin winder spindle

Guide the thread around the upper thread guide (flli_.. Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin @,

threading from the inside to the outside. Put the

bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle _3_. Push the bobbin winder spindle _3_to the right

4[_With the free end of the thread held in your hand,

depress the foot control. Stop the machine when the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the thread close to the hole on the bobbin_

Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully wound, release the foot control and return the bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle to the left. Cut the thread as shown

Note: For safety purposes, the machine witl stop automatically

2 minutes after the start of bobbin winding

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oInserting the bobbin

q_ End of thread (_ Notch ('_)Notch @_Threading diagram

I.TjPlace a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise,

[_ Guide the thread into the notch (_j)on the front side of

the bobbin holder,

Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension

spring blades

_j Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips

into notch t_, Pull out about 6" (15 0 cm) of thread

[_ Attach the hook cover plate, Check the threading by

referring to the diagram _jt shown on the hook cover plate

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Threading the Machine =Threading the machine

* Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by

turning the handwheel counterclockwise * Raise the presser foot lifter * Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming

off from the bottom toward the front of the sewing

machine

Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide

[_ While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of

the thread down around the check spring holder.

[_} Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever, and down

into the take-up lever eye..

Pass the thread behind the lower thread guide on the left..

Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide on the left

Thread the needle from front to back, or use the built-in

needle threader

o Built-in needle threader

(f:l Knob f_) Hook

Raise the needle to its highest position.. Push down the needle threader knob (!) as far'as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from

behind.

_] Paying close attention to the needle point, draw the

thread around the guide and under the hook (_j)

[_ Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end

with your hand.. A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye.

Note:

The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle, or a #11 Blue needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended..

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o Drawing up bobbin thread

_i_i,_Up!down needle button

[_] Raise the presser foot.. Hold the needle thread lightly

with your left hand,,

I_i Press the up/down needle button _,_)twice to bring the

bobbin thread up Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread,

L3_]Pull both threads 4to 6"(10.0 to 15 0 cm) under and

behind the presser foot

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SECTION HL CONVENTIONAL SEWING

Visual Touch Screen

The "Kenmore Elite" display appears on the visual touch screen for a few seconds when turning the machine on, then it shows the initial screen as illustrated.

Mode Selection Keys

_) Conventional sewing mode key

Press this key to enter the conventional sewing mode The following four categories are available in this mode: o Utility stitches

• Buttonhole stitches . Satin stitches o Decorative stitches

_) Embroidery mode key

Press this key to enter the Embroidery mode, The following five categories are available in this mode: . Built-in embroidery designs

• Monogramming o PC card embroidery designs (PC card sold separately,) ° Design import via Reader 19000

(Reader 19000 sold separately)

• Editing

_i_Open file key

Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch patterns or embroidery designs you have saved

(3;!My setting key

Press this key to enter My setting mode, In this mode, you can change the machine settings to your preference The machine settings for Conventional sewing, Embroidery, Language selection and Common settings

are available in this mode,

(2) Quick help mode key

Press this key for helpful tips and general information on the machine function

CAUTION:

Do not press the surface of the Visual Touch Screen with a hard or'sharp object like pencil, screwdriver or the like

Note: When you select a pattern or function on the screen, it is not necessary to press hard; just touch keys with your

fingertip. Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off the screen.

' Siraight Stitch _':{ii_('_ I ">

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Conventional Sewing Mode Press the conventional sewing mode key to enter the

conventional sewing mode The following four categories are available in this mode:

eft..Utility stitches

You can select I1 types of utility stitches..

_-_Buttonhole stitches

You can select 5 buttonhole variations and eyelet..

_:_i)Satin stitches

You can select the desired satin stitches, elongation patterns and also program assorted stitch combinations

_i_Decorative stitches

You can select decorative stitches and also program assorted stitch combinations

Utility Stitches

When you press the Conventional sewing mode key, the

utility stitch window opens..

Pattern Selection

Press the stitch pattern indication key to select the desired stitch pattern=.Timefollowing information on the selected

stitch pattern is indicated in the upper window.

_'._Name of stitch ,::__Stitch image

(.Z.)Selected needle type (single or twin) _._i)Recommended pressure dial number (i_)Recommended thread tension number {_0_Sound mark (the marl< wilt disappear when timesound

volume set to 0)

ci_._Recommended presser foot

{_Z,Twin needle key

Press the twin needle key to enter the twin needle sewing mode

',9.'Needle upldown key

You can set the needle position with this key to have the needle in the up or down position, when the machine stops.

_.9iAdjust key

When you press this key, the stitch adjusting window will open.You can change setting of stitch length and width by pressing the + or -- key..

': _ Stitch 1

...... 7 8 9 10 . 11

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Machine Settings

When you press the SET key (Jg,the setting mode window will be displayed and you can customize settings

Ci_ISET key

Designs HoopSize R'126x110mm

1 i: 2 3

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Setting Mode

In this mode you can set the following machine functions, which are applicable to both embroidery and conventional

sewing

_:[,)SET tab

Press the SET tab to enter the common set mode,

(_) Language tab

Press the Flag tab to select the language for the screen display.,

(_) Screen contrast

The visual screen contrast can be adjusted,, Press the 4- key, to sharpen the screen color contrast, Press the - key, to fade the screen color contrast°

(_) Sound control

The sound volume can be adjusted,, The volume level can be set from 0 to 10_The default setting is 5

(_) Eco mode

After turning on the power switch, if you have not used the machine for a set period of time, the machine will

enter Eco mode. The visual touch screen will go dark and the sewing lights will turn off Whenever you touch the screen while the machine is in

Eco mode, the screen and sewing lights will turn on again

(_) Inch/millimeter

You can set your machine's measuring unit to either "inch" or "millimeter" depending upon your preference The default measuring unit setting is "inch". Press _.ohor mmkey to select the unit you prefer,.

_') Register key

Press R_g_t_,key to register the new setting and to exit the common set mode,,

C8_)Return key

Press _ key to exit the common set mode without registering the new setting

(_) Page key

You can turn the pages by pressing the page key,, Press [_ key to view the next page,,

Press _', key to view the previous page

Screen Contrast

Eco Mode

inch/mm

___Rec4ister .D _; _l"

SET

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,,!_0_Key position adjustment

If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment, you can correct it in the key position adjustment window When you press the ¥e, key, window (A) will be shown,. With your finger, press the black + sign as it appears in order When you press the last black + sign, the window

(B) wilt be shown,. The window will close and go back to the original screen with the new setting being registered,

d]) Embroidery maximum speed

The maximum sewing speed can be changed from 400

to 650 spm for embroidery sewing

The default setting is 650 spm (stitch per minute)

Pressthe minus - keyto reduce the maximum sewing

speed,.

Pressthe plus + keytoincreasethe maximum sewing

speed.

cfbSewing light

You can turn the sewing light on or off by pressing the

sewing light key

Formatting the Memory

If the internal memory or ATA PC card does not function due to damage of the memory bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory.

_i_3_Built-in memory

To format the internal memory, press the Yes key next to

built-in memory

d_ ATA PC card

To format the ATA PC card or Compact Flash, press the

Yeskey next to ATA PC card

(i_5_Reset all to default

Pressing the Yeskey will return all settings except for language to defaults (the same settings as when you purchased the machine).

Language Selection

You can select one of the following 3 languages by pressing the corresponding key To enter the language selection, press the flag tab d_:t,

(_) English (_) French

(_) Spanish

q.9:_

'0>-

(12_

-Key Position Adjustment

-Maximum speed set

65_pm:

Sewing Light _}

(A)

PRE'_S M;.I_K t_

K(_ypc_iI¢lr3 ÷%d;LJ_tll_r_I

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SET

Format

Built-in Memory _ SE'f ATAPC Card Ye_

-Reset all to defaults Yes} i_

Language Selection

SET

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Straight Stitch

(_) Stitch pattern: _._Needle thread tension (_) Presser foot A:

Presser foot H:

(5_Pressure dial

1 or2

2to6 Zigzag foot

(stitch pattern 1 or 2) Straight stitch foot (stitch pattern 1 only)

CAUTION:

When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to select

the straight stitch with the center needle drop position.

. To sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a

seam guideline on the needle plate Lower the needle to

the point where you want to start

Pull the threads towards the back and lower the presser

foot Press the start/stop button or foot control, and gently

guide the fabric along the seam guideline letting the fabric

feed naturally

=Securing seam

Reverse button

For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse button C_and sew several reverse stitches,.

The machine sews reverse stitches as tong as you press and hold the reverse button C_).

When sewing with the Iock-a-matic stitch and locking stitch, press the reverse button once, the machine will

sew several reverse or locking stitches and stop automatically.

[] Raise the presser foot, Remove the fabric, draw it to the

back.. Cut the thread by using the thread cuttei' Now the threads are cut the proper length for starting the

next seam..

= Changing sewing direction

Up/down needle button

Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabric by pressing the up/down needle button O. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as directed Lower the presser foot and sew in a new direction..

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Siraighl Stitch _(_i_:'_O2:_'ii_

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, I 2 3 ,1 : t:I 5 "- 6

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o Needle plate guide line

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover

plate help you to measure seam allowance,,

The number marks on the needle plate indicate the

distance between the center needle position and the edge of the fabric There are marks for 15 ram, 20 mm, 4/8 in, 5/8 in. and 6/8 in

o To sew from the edge of thick fabric

{:_)Black button

(_)Thick fabrics

The black button (1i)on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the

horizontal position

This is helpful when starting sewing from the far edge of

thick fabrics (_) or sewing across a hem. Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing Lower the foot while pushing the black button _) in.,The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.. The lock releases when the hem is passed..

Quilting

_1!._Stitch pattern: (i_)Needle thread tension

_3.9Presser foot A: t_) Presser foot H: li_) Quilter (_) Pressure dial

2to 6 Zigzag foot

Straight stitch foot

CAUTION: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to select the straight stitch with the center needle drop position,

Use the seam guide lines on the needle plate, or free-arm, to help determine the spacing between quilting stitches. The quilter will help keep the stitching line straight. I_ Loosen the quilter holding screw.

Slide the quilter _,_in the hole (_ to the desired width and tighten the screw ¢_),

[_j Sew, guiding the quilter over the previous row of

stitching.. (_ Quilter holding screw C_Quilter

_) Hole

(_.i)Spacing

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Quilting with Walking Foot

The walking foot is effective in preventing the fabric (light materials, knits, real and imitation leather etc.) from slipping or puckering, because it sandwiches the material between the upper and the lower feed dog on the machine. The quilting bar can also be attached on the walking foot to make it easier to sew evenly spaced parallel rows of

stitches,

oTo attach the walking foot

(_ Walking foot

6) Lever' (_) Needle clamp screw (_ Quilting bar (for walking foot)

[I_ Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder.

Attach Walking foot (T) to the presser bar with the lever (_ over the needle clamp screw _.,

Tighten the thumbscrew _) firmly with the large screw

driver.

Use quilting bar' for walking foot when quilting

[] Push the quilting bar 4_ down into the slot on the plastic

cover of the walking foot

[] Shift the quilting bar _ to the right or left to acquire the

desired position.

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Manual Adjustment of Straight Stitches

Press the _Z_!Ikey. The adjusting window displays the i+ and - keys for needle drop position, stitch length and thread tension

adjustment. Press the + or - key to change settings, then press the

oK key to register the setting& _!___Needle drop position adjusting keys _ Stitch length adjusting keys _; Default key: When you press _,_! key, all settings in

the adjusting window will return to their default settings (the same settings as when you purchased the machine).

(_ Cancel key: When you press _=0_key, the adjust

window will close and the setting remains unchanged.

(_ Ok key: When you press the oKkey, your settings are

registered,

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Adjust:

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o Changing needle drop position

_i_ii+ key ,:i_,_- key _! O0 (left position) (_',_3.5 (center position) (_i)70 (right position)

Needle drop position is adjusted with the + and

- keys. When you press the ÷ key, the needle moves to the right _i_i,_ When you press the - key, the needle moves to the left ¢_i_

iCancel

_l_ i _--_--_' __, __.__ _.,_..,_,,_,_. _

• Changing stitch length iii_,_+ key (_i_- key

_i_,_5,,0

Stitch length is adjusted with the + and - keys.,

The larger the number, the greater the stitch length.

Press the + key to increase the stitch length Press the -- key to decrease the stitch length,.

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Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch

, Correct tension

(_ Needle thread (Top thread) _1 Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) ._'._)To loosen

(_ To tighten The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).. if you look at the top and bottom of a seam, notice that the stitches are evenly balanced. When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread tension.. Results depend on: , stiffness and thickness of the fabric =number of fabric layers =type of stitch

,Tension is too tight

(Tt Needle thread (Top thread)

_) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

(_) To loosen tension

(_')Right side (Top side) of fabric

c_)Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a lower tension setting number to loosen the needle thread

tension,,

,Tension is too loose

(._ Needle thread (Top thread)

(_ Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

(_) To tighten tension

(._)Right side (Top side) of fabric

_1 Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The needle thread shows through on the wrong side

of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy, Turn the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread

tension,.

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Variety of Straight Stitches

Lock-a-matic Stitch

_i_Stitch pattern: <_)Needle thread tension _i>Presser foot A: '_ii_Presser foot H: _ii_Pressure dial

4 2to6 Zigzag foot Straight stitch foot

3 Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitcf_ing Press pattern 4 on tile visual touch screen When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse

button once.

CAUTION: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to select

the straight stitch with the center needle drop position, Otherwise the needle may hit the sewing foot and possibly break,

Triple Stretch Stitch

_:Ti.iStitch pattern: (2) Needle thread tension (_) Presser foot A: <_)Presser foot H: (_) Pressure dial

5 2to 6 Zigzag foot Straight stitch foot

3 This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability

Use il to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength.. Press pattern 5 on the visual touch screen.

CAUTION: When using tile straight stitch foot, make sure to select the straight stitch with the center needle drop position., Otherwise the needle may hit the sewing foot and possibly break

Stretch Stitch

(_) Stitch pattern: 10 (/_;,Needle thread tension 3 to 6 (._,_Presser foot A: Zigzag foot (_._Pressure dial 3

This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat

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Zipper Sewing

_1 Stitch pattern: ! (_) Needle thread tension 2 to 6 (_) Presser foot E: Zipper foot _] Pressure dial 3

. To snap on the zipper foot

_,TIGroove (_>Pin (_:_To sew left side

_? To sew right side Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder. *To sew the teft side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with

the right-hand side of pin *To sew the right side of zipper, attach the zipper foot with

the left-hand side of pin

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° Fabric preparation

Right (top) side of fabric ti_?Wrong (bottom) side of tabric _ Bottom seam (_} Zipper bottom stop position

_) Basting stitch

Place the right (top) sides of the fabric (._)together. Set the stitch length to 2 2. Sew a bottom seam @_5/8" (2,.2crn) from the right edge to the estimated zipper bottom stop position _ Sew in reverse a few stitches to lock.

Increase the stitch length to 5, set needle thread tension to 1, and sew basting stitch (_) the entire length of the zipper tape..

=To sew

(i_}1/8 (0,4cm) fabric margin (2_)Zipper teeth (_) Zipper' tape

Attach zipper foot on fight*side of pin,, Fold back the upper layer seam allowance, Fold back the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8 (0,,4 crn) margin of fabric (_) Place zipper' teeth next to margin edge and pin margin to zipper tape., Align zipper foot with margin edge,, Return thread tension and stitch length to original settings, Sew a seam the entire length of zipper' tape, removing pins as you go. Before reaching pull-tab, stop the machine with needle in the fabric and raise the foot, then unzip a few inches to clear a path for-the stitch, Remove fabric and close zipper

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i_JRaise and release foot, and re-attach it on left-hand side

of pin.. Take the upper fabric layer and lay it flat over the zipper.. Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric to about 3/8-to 1/2" distance from the basting stitch line Turn fabric 90 ° and sew a seam the entire length of zipper tape° Before reaching pull-tab, stop the machine with needle in fabric and raise the foot. Use seam ripper to open a few inches of basting stitch, then unzip a few inches to clear a path for the stitch.. At the end of the zipper tape, sew in reverse a few stitches to lock. Once both sides of zipper are sewn, use seam ripper to open the basting stitch

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Zigzag Stitch

_) Stitch pattern: 3 (_>Needle thread tension 3 to 7

® Presser foot A: Zigzag foot _;>Pressure dial 3

The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and versatile

stitches It can be a utility stitch for button sewing, buttonhole making, hemming, overcasting, mending and

darning,

It can also be used to decorate with trims, appliques and

cut work or as a decorative stitch

Manual Adjustment of Zigzag Stitch Width and Length

Press the _!_t_'_key.. The adjusting window displays the -1-and -- keys for stitch width and stitch length. Press the ÷ or -- key to change settings, then press the

o, key to register the settings_ (_) Stitch width adjusting keys ___Stitch length adjusting keys

(_1Default key: When you press 0o_,o=,key, all settings in the

adjusting window will return to their default settings (the same settings as when you purchased the machine)

I_.)Cancel key: When you press _00_key, the adjust

window will close and the setting remains unchanged.. OK key: When you press the oK key, your settings are registered,

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o Changing stitch width

_> + key <_ - key <_)Stitch width

Stitch width is adjusted with the + and -- keys The larger the number, the wider the stitch width

Press the + key to increase the stitch width,, Press the - key to decrease the stitch width

,, Changing stitch length

_ + key (_,_- key _) Stitch length

Stitch length is adjusted with the + and - keys,

The larger the number, the Gongerthe stitch length

Press the + key to increase the stitch length, Press the - key to decrease the stitch length

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Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the

fabric.. See the illustrations for the correct appearance

To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension =Correct tension

_ Right side (Top side) of fabric _ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the

wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric without causing excessive puckering, or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric.

Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions

,,Tension is too tight

Right side (Top side) of fabric

_ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of the fabric

,,Tension is too loose

(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric (_._Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the wrong side of the fabric..

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Variety of Overcasting Stitches Overedge Stitch

_) Stitch pattern: 7 (_.)Needle thread tension 3 to 7

(_._Presser foot C: Overedge foot _:1Brush holder seam guide t_) Presser foot A: Zigzag foot (_) Pressure dial 3 This stitch is often used as a seam finish to prevent fraying

If using a zigzag foot, start overedging with the leftmost needle position about 1/8 (03 cm) from the raw edge of a fabric The right tip of the stitch should just clear the raw

fabric For lightweight fabrics, use the overedge foot To sew, line the fabric edge up with the inner side of the brush holder seam guide (;!_).

CAUTION: When using an overedge foot, make sure to set the stitch

width at 5 to 70, otherwise the needle may hit the overedge foot

Overedge Stitch (using zigzag stitch)

(_ Stitch pattern: (2>Needle thread tension (_j_Presser foot C:

(_-)Brush holder seam guide (_) Presser foot A: _) Pressure dial

3 3to7

Overedge foot

Zigzag foot 3

To prevent raw edge of fabric from raveling, overcast the edge with zigzag stitch.. It is the fastest way to finish the raw edge of most woven fabrics,,

CAUTION: When using an overedge foot, make sure to set the stitch width at 5 to 70, otherwise the needle may hit the overedge foot

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Multiple Zigzag Stitch

t_) Stitch pattern: 6 {_) Needle thread tension 3 to 6 (_) Presser foot A: Zigzag foot t_ Pressure dial 3

• Seam finishing This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on

synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker The stitch

is also excellent for darning and mending tears Place your fabric to allow a 5t8 (1,5 cm) seam, Trim

excess close to stitching Be careful not to cut the stitches

• Mending

Position the tear under the needle so that the stitch

catches both sides.,

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Serging

_ Stitch pattern: 11 (3 Needle thread tension 3 to 6 __ Presser foot A: Zigzag foot (_ Pressure dial 3

This stitch is recommended for finishing edges of knit fabrics such as tricots, stretch velour etc., because it

provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.

Sew along the fabric edge leaving a t/4 (0 7 cm) seam

allowance. After finishing the sewing, trim the extra seam

allowance as shown.

Blind Hem Stitch

_1 Stitch pattern: C_ Needle thread tension

Needle thread tension

_ Presser foot G:

Pressure dial

8or9 1 to 4 (for pattern 9)

3 to 6 (for pattern 8) Blind hem foot

Use the same color thread as the fabric..

On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first,

Fold the hem, as illustrated.. (i_)Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric (._)1/4to 7/16- (0,4 to 0.7 cm) _ Light weight fabric

Heavy weight fabric

o To sew

_1 When the needle comes to the left _t When the needle comes to the right (_7_Guide _) Folded edge

There is a sliding guide screw on the blind hem foot that

allows you to precisely control where the needle pierces

the edge of the fabric fold Adjust the screw so that at the

teftmost position of the stitch, the needle just pierces the edge of the fold,,If the needle pierces too far left, the stitches will show on the right side of the fabric Lower-the presser foot,,Sew, guiding the folded edge along the guide in the foot _),

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SECTaON r',L BUTTONHOLE

Various kinds of buttonholes and their uses

Press the buttonhole tab ':!,)to open the buttonhole stitch

window,,

(_) Square BH

This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics,,The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot

_) Round End BH

This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics, especially for blouses and children's clothes

(;_iKeyhole BH

The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics it is also suitable for larger and thicker

buttons

(_) Stretch BH

This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics., It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole.

Knit BH

This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics. It can also be

used as a decorative buttonhole,.

,:_)Eyelet

Eyelet is used for belt holes etc

Notes:

•To sew the buttonholes 13 to 16, follow the same procedure as Square BH (See page 36 to 37)

•The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R

. The buttonholder of the foot takes a button size of up to

1" (25 cm) in diameter.

oit is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to

match certain heavy or specific materials and threads

• Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your setting.

oPlace the button on the fabric and mark the top and

button to determine the position of the buttonhole on the fabric,

° Use interfacing on stretch fabrics,

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Square BH

_t Stitch pattern: _) Needle thread tension 61 Presser foot R: _4_)Pressure dial

12 1 to5 Automatic buttonhole foot 3

o Preparation for sewing

_ Groove _1 Pin

Press up/down needle button to raise the needle,. Attach

the automatic buttonhole foot R,_Make sure the groove C Ion the foot holder catches the pin (_ on the foot when lowering the presser bar:

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,, To sew

C) Button holder (2_Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing the button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot.,

The button holder on the foot takes a button up to 1.O

(2.5 cm) in diameter Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to

check your settings,,

Use interfacing on stretch fabrics,,

__JPull the button holder _ to the back, and place the

button in it..Push it forward tightly against the button

Pull the buttonhole lever _) down as far as it will go

_j Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot., Press the

Up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot,.

insert the garment under the foot, and lower the needle

to the starting point (_) of the mark _) Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot (_ Mark for placement of buttonhole

_1 Starting point ¢_ Slider

(_ There should be no gap O Spring holder (_ Start mark (,_,_Difference

Note: Make sure there is no gap between the slider (_) and

spring holder (_1,otherwise the left and right length of buttonhole will be different

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_] Press the start/stop button to sew the buttonhole The

buttonhole wilt be automatically sewn c_)Step 1:

The machine will sew the front bartack and the left

row first, Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch.,

_) Step 2:

The machine will sew the right row,

{_) Step 3:

The machine will sew the back bartack, and the

machine will stop automatically

o To repeat buttonhole sewing

To sew another buttonhole, raise the presser foot and

move the fabric to where the next buttonhole is sewn, then lower the foot and start the machine.

When finished, push the buttonhole lever up as far as it wilt go_

Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting bartacks, Cut opening with the seam ripper.,

Use an eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole

S_quareBH

_ Now Sewing

Completed

RaisePresserFoot,

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Changing buttonhole width

Press the *!!_,_key,The adjusting window opens.,

The adjusting window displays the 4- and - keys for

buttonhole width adjustment

Press the + key to increase the buttonhole width, Press the - key to decrease the buttonhole width, Press the OKkey to register the settings,

Note:

The default setting is 5.0

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Changing buttonhole stitch density Press the + key to make the buttonhole stitch density

looser,, Press the - key to decrease the buttonhole stitch density

tighter Press the oK key to register the settings.

Note: ]

The default setting is 0,45

Defau]t{

Cancel1

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Corded Buttonhole _i_)Stitch pattern:

(_) Needle thread tension (_i.iPresser foot R: _i) Pressure dial

I2 t to 5 Automatic buttonhole foot 3

Use the same procedure as the square buttonhole

procedure.

* Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord

used,.

• To sew [9 With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on

the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot.

Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot, clearing the front end.

Hook the filler cord into the forks 4_)on the front of the automatic buttonhole foot to hold ti_em tight. Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole wiit start, and lower the foot.. _; Spur !_.)Forks

1_}Press the start/stop button and sew the buttonhole

Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord. Remove the fabric from the machine, and cut the sewing

threads only (_ Needle thread (Top thread) (_) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

Pull the loose ends of the filler cord to tighten it..

Tie the ends in a knot, or thread them through a hand-

sewing needler Draw them to the wrong side of the fabric and knot.

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Eyelet

_._Stitch pattern: 17 __ Needle thread tension 1to 4 ® Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot (_ Pressure dial 3

The eyelet is used for belt holes etc.

Press pattern 17 on the visual touch screen

o To sew

Attach the satin stitch foot E Depress the foot control to sew..The machine will stop

automatically when completed.. Open the eyelet with an awl, punch or point scissors

o To adjust the shape of an eyelet

By pressing the adjust key, the manual adjusting screen will appear If the sewing result of an eyelet is compressed

or drawn out, try the other types of shape

Press the + or the -- key to adjust.

_ Shape adjust key (Sl-shapel, S2-shape2,

S3-shape3)

_ Default key

When you press the _f,,t!key all function values on the screen will return to the default setting (the same settings as when you purchased the machine)

® Cancel key

When you press the _=0_key, the adjust window wilt close and the setting remains unchanged,

(_ OK key

When you press the oK key, the same window will close and go back to the original screen with the new setting being registered

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SECTION V. SATIN AND DECORATIVE

STITCHES

Key Functions

Press the satin stitch tab _)to open the window for satin and decorative stitches.

t_) Twin needle key

Press key to limit the stitch width for twin needle

sewing

(_1Program key

Press _, key to program pattern combinations.. When you pre_ssthis key the Cursor keys, Delete key, Vertical Mirror key, "M" key (Memory Check key) and Save File key will be displayed

d_)Needle up/down key

Press the ..i. key to set the needle position up or down

when stopping the machine

(_) Adjust key

Press the _,,,.,.key to open the adjusting window..

L_)Stitch width key

Press the stitch width + or - key to change the stitch

width,,

(_) Stitch length key

Press the stitch length + or -- key to change the stitch length..

(_) Elongation key

The elongation key is used to change the elongation of decorative stitch patterns

_,_)Default key

When you press the _,0f=_,key, all setting in the adjusting window will return to default (the same settings as when

you purchased the machine)

(_0_Cancel key

When you press the c_:,_key, the adjusting window will close and the setting remains.

_]) OK key

Press oK key.The setting is registered and the screen returns to the previous window..

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(_2JCursor keys

Press the ÷ ÷ keys to move the cursor to left or right. You can select a pattern to delete or select a position to insert another pattern,.

@ Delete key

Press the ,_. ,._ keys to move the cursor under the pattern you would like to delete_ Press the _'t key to delete the selected pattern.

@ Vertical mirror key

Press the .,!.:_i!,,key for the mirror image of the pattern,,

([_ Save file key

You can memorize the program that you made with the

_i-_ key You can save up to 100 files

(_ Memory check key

Press the ._M:key to see the entire stitch pattern combination while you are programming (see page 47)_ After you started sewing, the key indication will change to ..B ,.You can start sewing the programmed stitch

pattern combination from the beginning by pressing ,B.....

key

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One Cycle Pattern Sewing

Example: patterns 20 and LS __)Stitch pattern: 20, LS (_,JNeedle thread tension 1 to 4 __iPresser foot F: Satin stitch foot

(_,)Pressure dial 3

,, To sew

Press the ¢_. key Select pattern 20 Select pattern LS

Start the machine to sew,, The machine will sew to the end of the pattern and lock the stitches, then stop automatically

L.S

Locking Stitch

Elongation Sewing

Example: pattern 20 (_) Stitch pattern: 20 (2.9Needle thread tension 1to 4 (__Presser foot F; Satin stitch foot (_! Pressure dial 3

,, To sew

Select pattern 20. Press the adjust key

Press elongation 4- or length.,

- key to set the desired pattern

Note: Elongation ratio is indicated by a multiple of the original

pattern length,,

Press the oK key The setting is registered and the screen returns to the previous window Start to sew

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Programming Pattern Combination

Example: patterns 20 and 21

(3 Stitch pattern: 20, 21 _> Needle thread tension 3 to 4

(_ Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot _) Pressure dial 3

o To sew

Press the .._, key. Select pattern 20. Select pattern 21. Start to sew..The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly,.

Note:

If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of a

programmed pattern, the machine will stop automatically '

.....after the.current pa!te[r_ is c0mp!eted .........................................

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Programming Pattern Combination with

Mirror image

Example: pattern 20

_) Stitch pattern: 20 @_Needle thread tension 3 to 4

(_ Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot @_Pressure dial 3

= To sew

Press the .._._./key. Select pattern 20°

Press the _' key

Select pattern 20 Start to sew The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly.

.....Notesi...........................................................................................................................................................................

] oIf you press the auto-lock button in the middle of a I

programmed pattern, the machine will stop automaticallyl

after the current pattern is completed.

EoThe stitch image on the visual touch screen may not

represent the accurate sewing result in some cases

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Combination of Satin Stitch and Decorative Stitch

Example: patterns 20 and 30

l_) Stitch pattern: (_) Needle thread tension (_')Presser foot F: (_) Pressure dial

20, 30 3to4 Satin stitch foot 3

° To sew

(2) Satin stitch mode (_) Decorative stitch mode

Select the satin stitch mode (._)

Press the key, Select pattern 20

Select the decorative stitch mode (_)., Select pattern 30.

Start to sew..The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly..

Note: If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of a programmed pattern, the machine will stop automatically

after the current patter n is completed. ..................

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Hemstitch

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To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with Beginning Key

Example: patterns 20, 21 and 30

_1 Stitch pattern: 20, 21,30 (_; Needle thread tension 3 to 4 (_) Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot _) Pressure dial 3

- To sew

Press the _* key,

Select pattern 20

Select pattern 2i

Select pattern 30,,

_] Start to sew, _! Press start/stop key in the middle of a programmed

pattern Press the _B key, The entire memorized pattern shows up You can start sewing the combination pattern from the beginning,

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Hemstitch

Decorative

Individual Pattern Adjustment

Example:patterns 18, 20 and 21

_t Stitch pattern: 18, 20, 21 _ Needle thread tension 3 to 4 _1 Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot (_; Pressure dial 3

You can adjust the stitch width, stitch length and elongation ratio of each pattern in a combination individually

[_ Change the elongation ratio of pattern 18 in the

combination of patterns t8, 20 and 21

_I Press the ,_,, key so the cursor wilt go to the pattern

you are going to change Press the _!,"',Ikey

Change the elongation ratio by pressing the + or the

-- key.. Press o< key to register the adjustment and the screen will go back to the original window,

Start to sew,

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Editing Programmed Patterns

o Example:

To delete pattern 20 from the combination of patterns 18, 20 and 21

[_] Press the key to move the cursor under pattern 20

you would like to delete.

Press _ key.

[_J Pattern 20 is deleted.

o Example:

To insert pattern 19 between pattern 18 and 20 in the combination of patterns 18, 20 and 21

l-_ Press the key to move the cursor under the pattern

20 you would like to insert

F;_JSelect pattern 19 t_ The pattern 19 will be inserted between pattern 18

and 20,

Note: The selected patterns on the panei and actual sewing

result will possibly have slight difference,

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Program Check

o Example:

To check the combination of patterns 18, 19, 20 and 21

When the entire pattern combination is not displayed, press the !_! key to view the remaining patterns in combination

Press the D key (_) to go back to the original window

(_) Number of page !_) Return key (_) Page key

Note: The Ji_..ikey (_')will be grayed out if there is no other page to be displayed..

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Saving and Opening a File

o Saving a file

(_ Save file key

When you press the ._ key _, the save file window will open.

Press the _ key, to select the location of either the

internal memory of the sewing machine or a Compact Flash Card (adapter required). When you press the i_i _o! keys, you will be able to see the saved files in the previous and next pages..

Press oK key to save the file and the screen will return to the original screen

Notei.....................................................................................................................

The file name wilt be automatically assigned starting from M 001 in order_

, Assigning a file name

You can assign the file name in the file name window, Press the _o,_o key to open the file name window. The alphabet keys are displayed in the window.

Press the B.s key to delete the last character.. Press the c0_=0_key and the screen will return to the save

file screen Enter=the file name and press the oK key

The file wilt be saved with the new name

Notes:

oOnly 8 characters can be entered.

• When you save the program without a name, the file name will be automatically assigned starting from

M_O01...,in order

oWhen the memory is full, you are unable to save the file.

You should go to the open file window and delete the file that you do not need

=When you save the file under the same name, you will

be advised by a message, "The Same File exists,

Overwrite it?"..If yes, press the oK key If no, press the

c0,_key.

=When no combination patterns are entered, you are

unable to save the file.,

Save File (Built-in)

File Nam_

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File Name

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._. _Short of rnernory space,

the file cannot be saved.

_ The same file name exists,

overwrite it?

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Opening a Saved File

__)Open file key

(_) Open file window When you press the open file key ,_ (i_),the open file window (_) wilt appear. You can open the file to sew the programmed patterns that you have saved

Press the _'_Jc._,,_key to select the location of the file directory, either in the internal memory of the machine or in the PC-Card

Press the _-j keys to select the desired file to open.,

Press the oK key to open the selected file.,

The pattern combination of the fife wilt be displayed on the

screen.,

Note:

When you press the !_!. :j_.i keys, you will be able to see the saved files in the next or previous page

Deleting a Saved File

_1 Confirmation window

When you need to delete the saved file, select the file to

delete by pressing the _ keys and press the _ key

The confirmation window (_) will appear

Press oK key if you are sure to delete iL When you press the c0_:0tkey, the file will not be deleted The open file window will close and it will go back to the original screen

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Twin Needle Sewing

Press the twin needle key (_)to enter the twin needle sewing mode.,The single needle icon changes to twin

needle icon..

The stitch patterns that cannot be sewn with twin needle are grayed out° The limit of stitch width for twin needle sewing will be set automatically.

' N0tes: ...........................................................................................

• When you sew patterns with the twin needle, test the stitches first before sewing. Use zigzag foot or satin stitch foot for twin needle sewing. Try satin stitch foot when zigzag foot makes a wrinkled appearance and distorted pattern on the fabric.

oYou can not sew the following patterns with tw#l needle;

4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31,32, 33, 34 and 35.

° TO sew

Set an additional spool pin and spool stand° Put a felt on the spool pin. insert the another spool to the additional spool pin (see page 13) Draw both threads from the spools and pass them through the points from t to 4 Make sure that the two strings of thread from the spools

will not get tangled.

Slide one of the threads through the needle bar thread

guide on the left, and the other one on the right Thread the needles from the front to back..

Select the desired pattern and sew

Notes: ......................

° Make sure each of the threads wind off from the spools

as shown

• The builtqn needle threader cannot be used for the twin needle

• When changing the sewing direction, raise the needle and turn the fabric,

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SECTSON VL EMBROIDERY

Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery

• Embroidery Hoop F This is the standard size hoop, with 5.0 '_X 4 3" (126 mm X 1I0 ram) embroidery area for standard size embroidery designs

o Instruction for template

([_ Starting point for the built-in embroidery designs.. _> Starting point for horizontal monogramming in the left

justified placemenL

(_) Starting point for the embroidery designs from Card

Reader lg000 (sold separately)..

(_) Starting point for vertical monogramming in the left

justified placement

_) Match the arrow mark with the attaching lever when

placing the fabric in the hoop

(_) The solid grid indicates the sewing area for tile built-in

patterns/monogramming.

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Stabilizer

To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers.

Types of Stabilizer

° Tear-away stabilizer

Tear-away stabilizer is made from a fiber that wilt tear

easily Use tear-away stabilizers for stable woven fabrics, After stitching, tear away the stabilizer so that the small portion left in the back of the stitching will not affect the

wear,,

= Iron-on stabilizer

Iron-on stabilizer is an adhesive type stabilizer for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabrics with an iron

° Cut-away stabilizer

Cut-away stabilizer' is a non-woven fabric that does not tear. Cut the excess portion after stitching Use cut-away

stabilizers for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics.

o Water soluble stabilizer

Water soluble stabilizer will dissolve in water: Use this stabilizer for cutwork or'lace embroidery, and also for the right side of looped fabrics such as towel to avoid loops coming through the embroidery°

oSticky stabilizer

Sticky stabilizer is a sticky paper used for securing a small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the hoop. It is also used for velvet and other napped fabric that would be

permanently marked by the hoop

Usage:

° The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side of

fabric. o More than one layer may be required . For firm fabrics, you may place a thin paper under the

fabric o Non-adhesive stabilizer should be used when

embroidering fabric which cannot be ironed or for

sections which are difficult to iron.. o Cut the stabilizer' larger' than the embroidery hoop and set

it on the hoop so that the entire piece is fastened with the

hoop to prevent looseness of the fabric.

Adhesive (iron-on) Stabilizer

Place the wrong side of fabric ,d_and the glossy side of the stabilizer (_ together,, Fold up a corner of the stabilizer (_) and fuse it with an iron_ (L) Wrong side of fabric (_ Stabilizer _) Corner of the stabilizer

........................ [

. Fold up a corner of the stabilizer, to make it easier to

peel off the excess stabilizer' after-stitching..

. Ironing temperatures vary depending on kind of

adhesive type stabilizer.

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Adjusting the Thread Tension

o Balanced thread tension

A small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong side of the fabric

(!_ Needle thread (i_)Bobbin thread

o When the needle thread tension is too tight

The bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric

Reduce the tension by turning the tension dia! to a lower

number _i_),

o When the needle tension is too loose

The needle thread forms loops and the stitches look shaggy..

Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher number __)

Pressure Dial

For embroidery, set the Pressure Dial _i_at "2"..

Use size 11 needles for fine fabrics

For medium to heavy weight fabrics, use size 14 needles

To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop

tI_ Mark the reference lines !_611on the right side of the fabric

where you wish to sew the design as illustrated using tailor's chalk..

i_! Reference lines

j_-:iPlace the template on the fabric by matching the

reference lines on the template to the reference lines you previously marked on the fabric Tape the template _t to the fabric as shown to hold the template in place. (Transparent tape is recommended)

ii_)Tape (_) Template

[3 Place the fabric with the template attached to it over the

outer hoop (L0_and push the inner hoop _)into the outer hoop (_o_

• Push the flat side of the inner hoop _i_)into the flat side of the outer hoop @_

• While squeezing the knob _) together, push the round part of the inner hoop into the round part of the outer hoop so the material is secure (_ Inner hoop q_.)_Outer hoop _U)Knob @ Arrow mark (T_Attaching lever /_ Marks (8 spots) _[_,'Sewing area

I_JRemove the template by putting your finger in the thumb

hoe {_ located on the template and lift up.

(_eThe hole for removing the template

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To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the

Machine

Turn the attaching knob (T)so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on the carriage Attach the hoop by fitting the pins (_) into the carriage holes (_;_,and turn the attaching knob {_ clockwise to

secure the hoop. (D Attaching knob (2_Pins (.ElCarriage holes

Caution:

•Always pi'ovide sufficient clearance for' the embroidery carriage behind your machine before embroidery sewing,.

. Do not try to move the carriage by hand or touch the

carriage while it is moving

- Make sure to return the carriage to the home position before turning off the power switch (see page 57).

To Attach Embroidery Foot P

_) Embroidery foot P

[_ Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder to

the rear,. Attach Embroidery foot P (_ to the presser- bar from

behind.

[] Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

Thread Holder

To prevent the needle thread from becoming tangled, place the thread end on the thread holder (_

Pass the needle thread through the hole on embroidery foot P and draw it up to the thread holder.. Hang about 3/4" to 1-1/2 (2 to 4 cm) of thread from front to back on the thread holder:.

(i_:_Thread holder _',_Hole on embroidery foot P

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Mode Selection

Press the Embroidery Mode Key to enter the Embroidery Mode, The following 5 categories are available in the Embroidery Mode:

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Note: The feed dogs are dropped automatically when entering i

....t he Embroi_de[y_M__ode:..................................................................................................

_ Built-in designs The Visual Touch Screen shows the Built-in Design window when the Embroidery Mode Key is pressed.. There are 32 ready to sew built-in embroidery designs

available

(_ Monogramming

Press the Monogramming Key to open the Monogramming window, You can sew monograms in four different styles, Gothic, Script, 3-letters and 2detters

_:_ ATA PC card You can import embroidery designs from CompactFlash (PC Card adapter required) to the sewing machine and sew.

_i_ Card Reader '19000 You can import embroidery designs from model 19000 series memory card library via Reader 19000 (optional item) to the sewing machine.

__i)Edit mode

You can edit and combine the embroidery designs to

create your original embroidery,,

_) Page keys

Press the _ key to view the next page of pattern

selections

Press the _ key to view the previous page of pattern

selections,

(_i; Hoop size The F hoop and its size are displayed on the screen,

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Built-in Embroidery Designs

Press the Built-in Design key,

Press the pattern selection key to select the desired pattern., The embroidery screen will appear,

Color/Part keys The thread color and sewing order of each embroidery part are indicated on the key. When you start sewing, the machine will automatically stop sewing after it finishes sewing one part of the embroidery design.

Change the thread and start sewing again.. The color of the key will turn gray after you finish sewing that part of the embroidery design.

Sewing the specific color!part by skipping

To sew only a specific part of the design, press the

color/part key immediately before it.

The part you want to sew will be highlighted on the

screen,

(2_}Return key

Press this key to return to the pattern selection window

(_) Next page Key

The next page key will be displayed when there are more design parts to be displayed, Press it to view the other embroidery design parts

_I Jog Keys

Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the needle drop position comes right above the center of

the reference lines on the fabric (_) Needle drop position

_) Centerlines

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You can check the size of the sewing area by pressing

key,The carriage traces the outline of the selected embroidery pattern without stitching The carriage will return to the starting position after tracing..

{_i:iCancel key

Press this key to cancel the tracing and return to the previous screen

Jog/ST key Press ">":

key to switch the jog keys to the stitch back/ forward keys or vice versa When opening the embroidery screen, the jog keys appear When you start to embroider, the stitch back/ forward keys will appear, If you want the stitch back/ forward keys to appear before you start embroidery

sewing, or if you want the jog keys to appear after you start sewing, press the

_:key and the keys wilt change..

<_)Stitch Back/Forward keys

The stitch back/forward function is very useful when

thread runs out or breaks during embroidery sewing When embroidery sewing has started, the screen will

indicate the current stitch count The jog keys will disappear and the stitch back/forward keys will be

indicated on the screen. You can use these keys to move the embroidery hoop to where the thread has

broken or run out.

Press the Z_Jkey to move the hoop back to a previous sewing point The hoop will move backward 10 stitches every time you press this key.

Press the +_jkey to move the hoop ahead The hoop will move forward 10 stitches every time you press this

key

_:_)Return Carriage Key

Press the key to bring the carriage back to its home

position after finishing embroidery..

Note: Before you turn the power switch off in Embroidery mode, always be sure to press the key to return the carriage

to its home position,,

Screen Information Beside the design image, the approximate sewing time in minutes, number of colors, design size and the hoop that should be used for the selected design are shown

_6) Sewing time in minutes ,::7:)Number of colors

Design size

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Starting to Sew Embroidery

Press the Pattern Selection key to select the desired pattern.

Lower the presser foot, Press the Start/Stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches

Press the Start/Stop button again to stop the machine

Raise the presser foot, cut off the loose thread d'j c ose to the beginning of the starting point and lower-the presser foot

(_ Loose thread

Press the start/stop button to start sewing again,, The machine will stop automatically when the first color section is finished Change the thread and sew the next part

Sewing Results

The embroidery pattern is sewn against the centeflines on the fabric as shown,

(_) Centertines on the Fabric

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The embroidery stitch pattern position against the

[ centerlines is indicated on the template sheets

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Press the Monogram tab to open the monogram window

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tn the monogram selection window, you can program words by pressing the alphabet keys directly After you press an alphabet key, the letter is memorized and the cursor is moved to the right

(_) Cursor . Function keys (_) Number/Letter key

When you press !_! key, the number and symbols will appear.. To select the number or symbol, press the corresponding key. Press key again to return to the letter selection

window

_ Upper/Lower case key

You can select upper or lower case letters by pressing this key

_._European accented letter key

You can select European accented letters, such as the diaeresis by pressing _.4 key,

Cursor keys

Slide the cursor to the [eft or right by pressing either of

the -_t keys..To add letters!numbers!symbols

(character) into a monogram, move the cursor under a

character., Press the new character key and it will be

inserted before the underlined character.,

4_i_Magnifier key

Pressing key will enlarge the letter keys to make entry easier

_) Delete key

You can delete the underlined chartacters Move the cursor under the letter, number or symbol you

want to delete and press the _} key

File Save key You can save the monogram by pressing !_i_::key, The file save window will appear,

Horizontal/Vertical key You can choose the direction of the embroidery either

horizontal or vertical

_)) Letter Size key

You can choose three different sizes of letters: large,

medium and small Set the size of monogram before

selecting the letter

(i;_OK key

Pressing the key confirms your entry After the key

is pressed the screen will change to the embroidery

screen

,(3_Return key (The return key appears after the

magnifier key is pressed)

Press # key to return to the previous screen

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You can change the type of font for monogramming by pressing the [t_ key, The font selection window will open

To select the desired font, press one of the following options.

@ Gothic font @ Script font

@ 2-Letters @ 3-Letters

When you press the _ key, the screen will return to the previous display..

@,Return key

Notes:

oThe cursor keys do not appear while using 2-letters or

3-letters font selections.

° The maximum number of characters memorized will

vary according to the font

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Press the [_.!key and select Gothic style letters Select "W",

Press the 2_:key to select lowercase letters

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Select "r", "e", "a", "t" and "h",, Press the OK key

The display will change to the embroidery screen.

You can sew a multi-colored monogram by changing the thread color of each letter if you press the Color Change key before sewing The machine will stop automatically when each letter has been sewn,, Change the thread and start sewing again,,

{_:_Color Change key

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Wreath

Use the Jog keys to adjust the position of the hoop to match the centedines

¢_ Jog Keys _ Centerlines

Lower the presser' foot

Press the start/stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches

PTess the start/stop button again to stop the machine..

Raise the presser foot, cut off the loose thread close to the beginning of the starting point and lower the presser foot

Press the start/stop button to start sewing again

The machine will stop automatically when the monogram is completed.

You can sew the monogram vertically if you select a

vertical orientation after entering the characters..

Press __:_key to select a vertical orientation The icon (._

on the right upper corner' turns to vertical orientation..

Press ._21key again to change the orientation to horizontal

._ Icon

(_.._Monogram in vertical orientation

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Press the Font key Select 2-Letters,

Select the Frame,,

Select the letter "A"

Select the letter "B",

Press the OK key and the screen will change to the embroidery screen

Press the Start/stop button to start sewing and the machine will stop sewing automatically

Note: The 3-Letters monogram will be sewn in the same way as the 2-Letters monogram The starting position for the 2qetters and 3-letters is in the center of the hoop,,

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Correcting a Monogram

• Deleting a letter Example: To delete "E" from "BEAT"

Press the Cursor _ key to shift the cursor under the lette_ to delete,

Press the Delete _,,: key The lette[ "E" will be deleted

° Inserting a letter

Example: To insert "E" to "BAT"

Press the Cursor :_ key to shift the cursor under' the letter before where you wish to insert a letter,.

Select the letter "E",,

The letter "E" will be inse_ted between "B" and "A"

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ATA PC Card (Optional)

o To insert the ATA PC card

insert the SanDisk '-_CompactFlash that contains saved stitch data into the SanDisk '_CompactFlash PC card adapter Then insert the adapter into the slot with the front side of card _:i..facing you.

Push the card until it clicks, and the eject button ,_ii_pops

out

{i}_i}SanDistd;' CompactFlash PC card

When the card is properly set, the red bar on the eject

button (i_iwill appear

_; Eject button ,_:,Red bar

• To eject the ATA PC card Press the eject button J_)to eject the ATA PC card

Take out the ATA PC card from the machine.

Notes:

oUse only Sandisk'*':'CompactFlash 128MB or smaller to

store stitch data,,

° Use only Sandisk'_'CompactFlash PC card adapter

Selecting Card Designs

After inserting a card into your machine, you can view and select its designs in the embroidery mode, Press the embroidery mode key _,,*to enter the embroidery mode

(!) Embroidery mode key _i_)ATA PC card key

Press the ATA PC card key _}_iThe patterns in the card are

displayed in the first page

CAUTION:

Do not turn the power off or eject the card while the

warning sign t_il):'_i!)or hourglass is displayed on the visual touch screen, Otherwise, data stored in the

memory may be lost or damaged

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Reader 19000

You can download embroidery designs from model 19000

series memory card library via Card Reader- 19000 to you_ Kenmore 19005.

Note:

The Reader 19000 and RS-232C cable are sold separately.

Connecting Reader 19000

Open the small cover under the PC card slot as illustrated,

Insert the RS-232C cable (_ into the RS-232C connector

_i of the machine.

Insert the two plugs into the card reader 19000,

(_ RS-232C cable (_ RS-232C connector (_ Reader 19000

Insert a memory card from the model 19000 card library

into the Card Reader 19000,. (_ Memory card

Note: i

For' more details on how to use the Reader 19000, please refer to its instruction manual

Pattern Selection Screen

After the connection has been made with Card Reader

19000 and your machine

Press the card reader key (_ The pattern selection key will appear'.

L_)Card reader key

Note: l

You can select, edit and sew the imported designs in the same way as the built-in embroidery patterns,

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Press the Edit key __,_to enter Editing mode,. You can move, rotate, resize and flip the selected pattern on the Edit screen (_},

_ib Edit Key _:2)Edit screen

Selecting the Pattern to Edit

The Patterns from the built-in designs, monograms,

PC cards and Memory Cards can be edited Press the pattern selection key,

/_} Pattern selection key

Press the desired pattern key, then press the edit key,,

The selected pattern appears on the edit screen surrounded by a red frame Press on the pattern to select it for editing

To add another stitch pattern to the edit screen, press the pattern selection key and select the desired pattern, then add it to the edit screen by pressing the OK key

You can add and edit as many patterns as fill the screen

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You can move the selected pattern by pressing layout keys (_). Press the layout keys _ to move the pattern to the desired position on the edit screen..

The carriage wilt not move when you are pressing the layout keys i,i_isince the pattern position will move relative to the hoop, not to the machine.

(i_,_Layout keys

Notes: the

° The appearance of the layout keys (_)is the same as

jog keys but their function is different

- Use the jog keys to move the caTriage (see page 56)

You can move the pattern to the desired position on the edit screen with your fingertip.,

Touch the image of the desired pattern with your fingertip and drag and drop it to the desired position,.

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• Resizing a Selected Pattern When you press the size key, the size adjusting

window will appear,,

_i_)Size Key

You can change the size of embroidery patterns from 90% to 120% of the original pattern size, The size will change 10% each time you press the plus or minus key

Press the +_Jkey to enlarge the size of the pattern. Press the _T__Jkey to reduce the size of the pattern.

When you press the OK °20LJkey, the embroidery pattern in the new size will appear on the Edit screen.

When you press the Cancel _ key, the embroidery pattern size will not change and the Edit screen will reappear

':_:)OK Key

Cancel Key

Note: Do not resize the saved pattern that has been resized previously Repeated resizing may deteriorate stitch quality..

o Flipping a Selected Pattern When you press the mirror image keys, you may embroider a mirror image of the pattern

:_ Mirror Image Keys

Press the _ key to flip the pattern horizontally

Press the _key to flip the pattern vertically.

o Deleting a Selected Pattern Press the delete key to delete the selected pattern

,::i_:iDelete Key

• Rotating a Selected Pattern Press the rotate key to rotate the selected pattern, The pattern will rotate 45 degrees clockwise when pressing this key.

Rotate Key

o Magnifying a Selected Pattern Image

Press the Magnifier key to show a magnified image of the

selected pattern,.

Press the Return _ key to return to the previous screen°

_) Magnifier Key (_) Original image (_) Magnified image

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Saving a File

An original design created in the Editing Mode can be saved as a file in the internal memory or' an ATA PC card.

Press the Save File key, the Save File window will open.

(._ Save file Key

You can select the location where you want to save the file

Press the _ key, to select the location either in the internal memory of the sewing machine or an ATA PC card.

L_)Buittqn/Card Key

The file name will be automatically assigned starting from M_O01 in order.

Press the _ key if you wish to assign a new name to the file_

(_ File Name key

When you press the _ _ keys, you will be abie to see the saved files on the previous and next pages..

(_ Page keys

Press the o_._jkey to save the file and the screen will return to the original window.

if you do not want to save the file, press the _ key to return to the previous window..

(_) Cancel Key (_ OK Key

CAUTION:

Do not turn the power off or eject the card when the warning sign(_(,e_;)or hourglass is displayed on the visual touch screen,. Otherwise, data stored in the memory may be lost or damaged_

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Assigning a File Name

You can assign a file name in the file name window,

Press the nr_._.,_jkey to open the file name window

The character keys are displayed in the window.

Press the character keys to enter the desired name, Only 8 characters can be entered

Press the _ key to delete the last character

Press the _key and the screen wilt return to the save file window

Press the _ key to save the file under the new name° The file will be saved with the new name

(_9BoS key (Back space key) (_ Cancel key t_) OK key

I Note: i When the memory is full, a warning message will appear.

Press the _ key and go to the open file window then delete the file that you do not need..

When you save a file under the same name, a warning message will appear..

Press the _ key to overwrite the existing file..

Press the _ key if you do not wish to overwrite it. You may need to change the file name and save the file under the different name

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Combining a Built-in Design and Monogram

Example: To combine built-in design 5 and the word "Wreath"

Select the pattern 5 from the built-in designs.

Press the Edit key,

The pattern image will appear in the editing window

P_ess the Monogram key,

Select "W" (Upper case letter in Gothic style),

Press the Letter Case key to select lower case letter&

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Select "r", "e", "a", "t" and "h",

Press the QK key, The word "Wreath" will appear in the editing window,,

Move the word under the pattern with the layout keys or by

dragging it with your fingertip

Press the OK key and the display will change to the embroidery screen. Start the machine to sew the combined design.

(_) Stitched Result of the Combined Design

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i Opening a Saved File

i You can open a file to sew embroidery patterns that you

have saved

I When you press the open file key _.), the open file window

will appear.

(f.3Open file key

Press the .J_ .,,j key to select the location of the file,

either in the internal memory of the machine or in an ATA PC card.

Press the _ keys to select the desired file to open..

Press the _ key to open the selected file..

The pattern combination of the file will be displayed on the screen..

(_;_Built-in/Card Key <i_}Arrow Keys _"JOK Key

Pressing the _ _ keys wilt show the saved files in the next o{ previous page

_,) Page Keys

Deleting a Saved File

When you need to delete the saved file, select the file

to delete then press the __Jkey

(6_Delete Key

The confirmation window wilt appear.. P_ess the o_ key if you are sure you want to

delete it.

When you press the _ key, the file will not be deleted.

(_ Cancel Key

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Index

•Adjusting pa|tems

• Changing needles 2J

• fnserling the bobbin

• Sensor Buttonholes

• Threading the machine ?,__}

• Winding _hebobbin 3J _--_3

Changing needles

On-screen Help

You can view on-screen help for the basic operations of the machine

Press the _ key The help index window wil! appear.

<!) Help key

Select a help topic by pressing one of the _ keys

The illustrated help of the selected topic will be

displayed on the screen.

Note:

Press the _ key to go back to the previous screen,

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SECTION Vii. CARE AND MAINTE- NANCE

WARNING:

• Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine

before cleaning.

•Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section.

CAUTION:

• Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight,

Note: Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and

neutral soap After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and presser foot are attached.

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs

Remove the setscrew on the needle plate with the screwdriver supplied with the machine Remove the needle

plate.

Take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder' and remove

[_ Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush,

(You may also use a vacuum cleaner )

Clean the feed dogs and hook race with the lint brush Clean the hook race with a dry cloth,

(You may also use a vacuum cleaner)

Screwdriver

(_ Setscrew

Needle plate (_) Bobbin holder (_) Lint brush .¢_ Feed dogs (_ Hook race

(_ Soft dry cloth

Assemble the Hook Race

Insert the bobbin holder.

[_ The knob of the bobbin holder' should fit next to the Stopper

in the hook race,. Reattach the needle plate, aligning the needle plate guide

pins with the guide holes on the needle plate and tighten the screw,,

<.9_ Stopper @_ Knob (U) Guide holes

N-ote:

After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and presser foot are attached

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Replacing the Light Bulb

WARNING:

As the _ightbulb couJd be HOT, protect your fingers when you handte it,,

Open the face cover {i_fi,_., Pull out the bulb __i)from the socket (_i_, insert the new light bulb to the socket

Close the face cover,,

i_ Face cover !_i_i_Light bulb (_) Lamp socket

Replace the bulb with the same type, rated t2V, 5W

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Troubleshooting

" Problem

The machine is noisy

The needle thread breaks.,

The bobbin thread

breaks,

The needle break&

2._ 3,

4. 5,.

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Reference

page 764 page 7& page 16,

page 26, 32 page & page 8 page 8 page 54.

See page 15, See page 76.

Replace the bobbin

page 8, page 8.

page 8

page 26,32.

page 22.

6, page 12,

Visual Touch 1, page 20 Screen is not clear

PC Card does not page 65 work,, page 21,

Skipped stitches

Cause

Threads have been caught in the hook See mechanism,

The feed dog is packed with linL See

The needle thread is net threaded properly,. See

The needle thread tension is too tight,, See The needle is bent or blunt, See

The needle is inserted incorrectly See The thread is too heavy for the needle,, See

The needle thread is not set in the thread holder when See embroidery sewing started.

The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder:

Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.

The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly,,

The needle is inserted incorrectly. See The needle is bent or blunt,, See

The needle clamp screw is loose,. See The needle thread tension is too tight,, See The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is See finished, The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. See

The contrast of the screen is not adjusted See

properly

The PC Card is not inserted correctly. See The PC Card is damaged. See

The needle is inserted incorrectly See The needle is bent or blunt. See The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the See

work being sewn.

A BLUE TIPPED needle is not being used for sewing See

stretch, very fine and synthetics,

The needle thread is not threaded properly

A defective (rusted, burred needle eye) needle

is used

The embroidery hoop is not set properly

The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the

embroidery hoop

The needle tension is too tight.

The needle thread or the bobbin thread is not

threaded correctly.

The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn,,

The stitch length is too tong for the fabric.

The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly *When sewing extremely lightweight materials place

interfacing underneath the fabric. The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the embroidery hoop.,

Seam puckering

1. 2

3. 4

6,,

7,.

page 8.. page 8 page 12.

page 12,

See page 16, Change the needle,

See page 54 See page 53

See page 26, 32,

See pages 15,16 See page i2,.

Make stitches shorter, See page &

See page 53.

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Problem Cause

Slipping fabric i The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly

2. The correct presser foot is not being used,

The cloth is not feeding smoothly

The machine does

not run

Strange sounds occur

when the machine is

switched on

Patterns are dis- torted

The automatic buttonhole stitches are not balanced

Pattern selection keys

do not work.

2o 3

4,,

2 3,

2_,

3. 4, 5,

The feed dog is packed with lint,, The presser foot pressure is too weak Tile stitches are too fine

Reference

See page 6,, See page 10-1 t

See page 76

See page 6

Make stitches longer

The fabric is not fed wflen sewing is starting See page 22 The feed dog is lowered See page 6

The correct presser foot is not used See page t0-11 ,,

The machine is not plugged in, See page 4 A thread is caught in the hook race, See page 76

The control circuit is not working correctly, Turn the switch off and turn

it on again, The Start/Stop button is used for ordinary sewing See page 5 with foot control plugged in.,

Something is caught between the carriage and the Remove the object arm

The carriage is touching something around the See page 54_

machine

The correct presser foot is not used See The needle thread tension is too light,, See The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn, See

Feed balancing dial is not properly set.. See Interfacing is not used for sewing stretch and very fine

fabrics The embroidery hoop Attaching Knob is loose, The carriage is bumping into something around the

macfline

Use

See page 54,,

See page 54

8 The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the embroidery

hoop

9 The fabric is caught or pulled for some reason when

sewing embroidery,

1_, The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.,

2, The feed balancing dial is not set properly,,

3., Interfacing is not used with stretch fabric,,

1. The bobbin winder spindle is in the winding position 2, The control circuit is not working correctly.,

3, The key position is out of alignment,

page 10-11 page 26, 32.. pages 30,25 page 9 inter_cing

See page 53

Stop the machine and free

the fabric

See pages 25,30,

See page 9,,

Use anintedacing

See page 14,

Turnthe switch offandturn

iton again..

See page 2t

For customer assistance call or e-mail:

1-877-SEWlNG-U (1-877-739-4648)

9 am - 4:30 pm, CST, Monday - Friday

support@ kenmore-sewing.com

(U.S.A. only)

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