Viking Designer EPIC User Manual

User’s Guide

KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING™

This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.

DANGER –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON:

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

• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

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

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

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

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

• Do not use bent needles.

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

• Wear safety glasses.

• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not use outdoors.

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

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

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

• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot control.

• Do not use the machine if it is wet.

• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

• If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR EUROPE ONLY:

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

The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 80dB(A).

The machine must only be used with foot control of type FR5 manufactured by Shanghai Binao Precision Mould Co., Ltd.

FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE:

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

The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 80dB(A).

The machine must only be used with foot control of type FR5 manufactured by Shanghai Binao Precision Mould Co., Ltd.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS

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

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

For the USA and Canada

Responsible party: VSM Group AB (wholly owned subsidiary of SVP Worldwide)

Drottninggatan 2, 56184 Huskvarna, SWEDEN

Product name:

HUSQVARNA VIKING® DESIGNER EPIC™ sewing and embroidery machine

Model number:

SFV1

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® retailer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

For Europe

Hereby, VSM Group AB (wholly owned subsidiary of SVP Worldwide), declares that this sewing and embroidery machine is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. To view a copy of the Declaration of Conformity, please seeRC-0234 EU Declaration .

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction .................................................. 9

Machine Overview .... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... .10

Front .......... . ........... . ........... . .......... . ............ 10

Needle Area .......... ........... . . .......... . ........... . ... 11

Right Side .......... ........... . ........... ............ ....... 11

Rear... . .......... . . .......... . ............ ........... . ......... 11

Accessory Tray .... . ........... ............ . .......... . ..... 12

Storing a Needle Plate . ........... . ........... ............ 12

Embroidery Unit....... ............ . .......... . ........... . 12

Function Buttons... ... ..... ....... ... ..... .. ... ... .. ..... .. .13

Automatic Needle Threader ..... . ........... . .......... 13

Stitch Re-Start ........ . ........... . ........... . .......... . . . 13

Speed – and + . . .......... . ............ ........... . ......... 13

Needle Stop Up/Down .......... . ........... . ........... 13

Cut Function.. . . ........... ............ ........... . ......... 13

Reverse ......... . . .......... . ........... . ........... . ......... 14

Start/Stop.......... . . .......... . ........... . ........... . ..... 14

FIX function.......... . .......... . ........... . ........... . .. 14

STOP function ........... . ........... ............ .......... 14

Presser Foot Down and Pivot........... ............ ... 14

Presser Foot Up and Extra Lift.......... ........... . . . 14

Basic Gestures for the Multi-Touch Screen ....15

Accessories. ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... .16

Included Accessories ............ ............ ........... . . 16

Included Hoops..... ........... . ........... . ........... .... 16

Presser Feet.. .. ... ....... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ....17

Stitch Overview. ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ....19

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

Stitch Menu Overview ....... . . .......... . ............ ... 22

Alphabets . .......... . ........... . ........... . .......... . ..... 22

2 Preparations................................................ 23

Unpacking Machine and Embroidery Unit... ...24

Connect the Power Cord and Foot

Control....... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..... .. ... .. ... .24

Pack Away After Sewing ........ .. ... ....... ... ..... .. ..25

USB Ports ...... .. ..... ... ..... .. ..... ... ....... ... ..... .. ..... .25

Using a USB device ........... . .......... . . .......... . .... 25

Getting Started with WiFi and

mySewnet

™ Cloud .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ..26

LED Lights .. .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..... ..... .. ... .26

Free Arm ....... ..... .. ... ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ...26

Manual Thread Cutter ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... ..26

Thread Sensor ..... .. ..... ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..27

Telescopic Thread Guide ..... ... ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. .27

Spool Pins.. ... .. ..... ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ..28

Spool Caps ...... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... ....... ..... .28

Threads ........... ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ... ....... ..... .29

Needles .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... ..... ..30

Important Needle Information........... ........... . . 30

Changing the Needle. .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..... ..... .. ... .31

Threading .. ....... ... .. ... ....... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ..... .. ... ..32

Threading the Upper Thread .......... . . .......... . .... 32

Automatic Needle Threader ..... . ........... . .......... 34

Threading Tips and Hints .. ............ ........... . ..... 36

Threading for Twin Needle... . ........... . ........... . . 37

Bobbin Winding. ....... ... .. ... ....... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....39

Winding Through the Needle ............ . ........... . . 41

Inserting the Bobbin... ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ..... .43

Changing the Presser Foot... ... .. ..... ... .. ..... ..... .43

Attaching the Sensor One-Step

Buttonhole Foot ........... ... ....... ... .. ... ....... ... .....44

Attaching the Sensor Q-Foot......... ... .. ..... ..... .44

Dual Feed With Changeable Presser Feet. ... ..45

Changing to Straight Stitch Plate ...... ..... .. ... ....46

3 Embroidery Preparations .......................... 47

Embroidery Unit.... ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ... .. ..... ..48

Embroidery Hoop Overview... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ..48

Sensor Q-Foot.... ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... .....48

Straight Stitch Plate ....... ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. .49

Designs.. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... .49

DESIGNER EPIC™ Sampler Book ...... . ......... 49

Connect the Embroidery Unit ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. .50

Remove the Embroidery Unit...... ... ..... .. ... .....50

To Hoop the Fabric ...... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ..... .. ... .....51

Slide on/off the Hoop .... ... ..... ..... ... ....... ..... ... .51

4 The Multi-Touch Screen ............................ 53

Multi-Touch Screen..... .. ... ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... ..54

Gestures .......... . ............ ........... . ........... ........ 54

Smart Toolbox. ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ... .. ..... .55

Common Functions ....... ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... ....56

OK........... ............ ........... . ........... . ........... . .. 56

Cancel....... . ........... . .......... . ........... . ............ .. 56

Embroidery Edit..... . ........... ............ ............ . . 56

Embroidery Stitch Out....... ............ ........... . .... 56

Touch & Hold ............ . .......... . ........... . .......... 56

Topbar ........ ... ....... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... .57

WiFi . . ........... . ........... . .......... . ............ .......... 57

mySewnet™ ....... . ........... ............ . .......... . ........ 57

Wireless Firmware Update...... . .......... . . .......... . 58

JoyOS advisor™ feature..... . . ........... ............ ...... 58

Quick Help ........... ............ . .......... . ........... . ... 58

Settings ........... . ........... . ........... . ........... ........ 59

Sewing/Embroidery Mode Toggle ............. ...... 59

5 WiFi & mySewnet™ Services..................... 61

WiFi Introduction ...... ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ...62

Getting Started With WiFi ......... . ........... . ........ 62

Hidden Network.. . .......... . ........... . ........... . ..... 62

Firmware Update Using WiFi........ .. ... ..... ..... ..62

Firmware Update Using a USB Device.... ..... ..63

Complimentary Software (PC) ....... ....... ... .....64

mySewnet

™ Services ....... ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ..... .65

mySewnet™ Account......... . ............ ........... . ..... 65

mySewnet™ Cloud . . .......... . ............ ........... . ..... 65

Used Space in mySewnet™ Cloud ... ............ ....... 66

Installation of mySewnet™ Cloud Sync Tool

for PC.... ........... . ........... ............ ............ ...... 66

mySewnet™ Portal .. ........... . ........... . ........... ..... 67

mySewMonitor App ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ...68

6 JoyOS advisor™ ............................................ 69

JoyOS advisor

™ Introduction ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... .70

JoyOS advisor

™ Project Menu .......... ... ..... .. ..70

JoyOS advisor

™ Project Viewer ... .. ... ....... ... ..70

JoyOS advisor™ Project Viewer – Overview .. . ..... 70

Pictures in JoyOS advisor™ Project Viewer . . ........ 71

Animations in JoyOS advisor™ Project Viewer .. . . . 71

Stitch in JoyOS advisor™ Project Viewer .. ........... 71

SEWING ADVISOR™ – Overview.. ... .. ..... ...72

Fabric Selection .. ..... ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ...73

Woven or Knit...... ............ ........... . ........... ..... 73

Woven Fabrics. .......... . . .......... . ........... . .......... 73

Stretch Fabrics...... . ........... . .......... . . .......... . .... 73

Leather and Vinyl . .......... . ............ ............ ...... 73

Sewing Technique Groups .......... ... .. ..... ... .. ....74

Basic Sewing Techniques ...... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... .75

Seam.. . .......... . . .......... . ............ ........... . ......... 75

Overcast..... . ........... . ........... . ........... . ........... . 75

Seam and Overcast ...... . ........... . .......... . . ........ 75

Baste.......... . ........... ............ . ........... . .......... . . 76

Blind Hem ........... ............ . .......... . . .......... . .... 76

Hem ...... . ........... . ........... ............ ........... . ..... 76

Buttonholes ............ . ........... . ........... . ........... . 76

Programmable Button Sew On .. ............ .......... 77

Start New . .. ..... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... ....... ... ..77

Continue .......... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..77

Load Smart Save.. .. ... ....... ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ..78

EMBROIDERYADVISOR™ – Overview. ..... .79

Background Color.... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... .....80

Grid Options .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ....80

Embroidery Technique Groups.. ... .. ... ....... ... ..80

Start New.. ..... ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ..80

Continue .......... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..81

Load Smart Save.. .. ... ....... ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ..81

Knowledge Center – Overview .. ..... .. ... ..... ....82

Stabilizer Guide... ..... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .....83

Quick Start Guide... ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ... .83

Step-by-Step Workbook.. .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. ...83

Sewing Instructions ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... .....83

Continue .......... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..83

7 Sewing.......................................................... 85

Getting Started to Sew .. ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ..86

Sewing Mode – Overview ....... ..... .. ... ..... ..... ..87

What is a Stitch? ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ....88

Select a Stitch or Letter ...... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ..88

Load a Stitch or Letter From Another

Location ........... ............ . .......... . . .......... . ....... 88

Stitch Settings ........... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ... .. ..89

Stitch Width...... ............ ........... . . .......... . ....... 89

Stitch Positioning......... . ........... . ........... . ........ 89

Stitch Length.......... . .......... . ........... . ............ .. 89

Stitch Density.... ............ ........... . ........... ........ 90

Button Size .... . ........... . .......... . ............ .......... 90

Sew On Button . . ........... ............ ........... . ........ 90

Sensor Foot Pressure ......... . ........... . ........... .... 91

deLuxe™ Stitch System. . ........... ............ . ......... 91

Mirroring....... . ........... . .......... . ........... . .......... 92

Balance ..... ............ ........... . ........... . ........... . .. 93

Free Motion Options ....... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ... ..94

Sewing Recommendations. .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. .95

Save Stitch ... ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ..... ..96

Smart Save .......... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ... .. ..... ..96

Dimensional Stitches – Menu L... ... ..... ....... ... .97

Theme Stitches – Menu M ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ..... .97

Embellished Stitches – Menu N ..... ... .. ..... ..... .98

Tapering Stitches – Menu Q .. .. ... ... .. ..... .. ... ....99

Taper Satin Stitch Exercise... . ........... ............ . .. 99

4-Way Stitches – Menu S..... ... ....... ... .. ... ......100

8-Way Stitches – Menu T ... ..... ... ....... ... .. ... ..101

Special Stitches For Optional Presser

Feet .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. .102

Sewing Pop-up Messages... ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. .102

8 Embroidery................................................ 105

Getting Started to Embroider .. ..... .. ... ... .. .....106

Embroidery Edit – Overview... ... ....... ... .. ... ..107

Load a Design.. .. ... ..... ....... ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ..108

Load a Stitch... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ..108

Load a Font .... ....... ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... .....108

File Manager ...... ... ..... .. ..... ... ....... ... ..... .. ..... ..108

How to Select Designs ...... ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. .109

Hoop Selection... ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ...110

Toolbox ...... ... .. ..... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. ....110

Move to Hoop..... . ............ ............ ........... . ...110

Delete .. . ........... . ........... . ........... . ........... ......110

Duplicate...... . ............ ........... . ........... ..........111

Mirror Side to Side and End to End .. ........... . ..111

Stitch Out Design Earlier/Later.. ............ ........111

Group/Ungroup..... . . .......... . ........... . ........... .111

Select All ....... . ........... . .......... . ........... . .........112

Multi-Select... . ............ ........... . ........... ..........112

Touch Functions...... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..113

Position... . ........... . ........... . ........... . .......... . ...113

Rotate .. . ............ ........... . ........... . ........... ......113

Scale ....... ........... . ........... ............ ........... . . ...114

Pan..... . . ........... ............ ........... . ........... .......114

Zoom ....... ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. .115

Zoom Options . .......... . ........... . ........... . ........115

Undo/Redo..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ..115

Design Stitch Out Order ....... ..... ... ....... ... .. ..115

Total Number of Stitches in Design

Combination........ ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .......116

Save Design ....... ... ....... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ..116

Smart Save .......... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... ... .. .....116

GO...... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... ..... ....... ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .117

Edit an Existing Design or Text...... .. ... .. ..... ...117

Thread Color Edit..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..... ..119

Program Embroidery Text ....... .. ... .. ... ..... .. ...120

Create a Text ........... . ........... . ........... . .......... .120

Add a Letter ........... ........... . ........... . ........... . .120

Delete a Letter . . ........... . ........... . ........... . .......120

Text Shaping ......... . .......... . . .......... . ............ ..120

Design Shaping .. .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..... ..123

Select Spacing.......... . ............ ........... . ...........124

Select Line Positioning .... . .......... . ............ ......125

Select Side Positioning .... . ........... . ........... . .....125

Fixed Design Angle ........... . .......... . . ........... ...125

Set Number of Designs ........... ............ ..........126

Design Appliqué ...... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... ...127

Embroidery Edit Pop-up Messages..... ..... .....129

9 Embroidery Stitch Out ............................ 131

Embroidery Stitch Out – Overview......... ....132

Welcome to Embroidery Stitch Out...... .. ....133

Color Block List ... .. ... ....... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ..... .. ...135

Zoom ....... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. .135

Zoom Options . .......... . ........... . ........... . ........136

Corner Check.......... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... ...136

Hoop Position Options.... ... ....... ... .. ... ....... ...136

Current Stitch Position....... . . .......... . ........... . ..136

Park Position . ............ ........... . ........... ...........136

Trim Position ......... . ........... . ............ ........... .137

Center/Remove Hoop Position .. . . .......... . .......137

Design Positioning....... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ...138

Design Positioning Wizard.. . .......... . . .......... . ...139

Zoom to Cursor. . . .......... . ............ ............ .....140

Set Cursor Point ......... . ........... ............ .........140

deLuxe

™ Stitch System.... .. ... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ..140

Smart Save .......... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... ... .. .....140

Auto Smart Save ...... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ..141

Thread Color Spools ... .. ..... ... .. ... .. ..... ... .......141

Return to Embroidery Edit ........ ..... .. ... .. ... ...141

Step Stitch-by-Stitch/Go to Stitch .. ..... .. ... .. ..142

Numbers of Stitches in Current Color

Block... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... ....... ... ..... .. ... .. ..142

Number of Stitches in Embroidery

Combination........ ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .......142

Color Options ...... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ..142

Color Block Sort ....... ............ . .......... . ...........143

Color Block Merge ........... ............ ........... . ....143

Monochrome ........... ............ ........... . ...........143

Basting Options ........... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ..144

Embroidery Stitch Out Pop-up Messages ....145

10 Program ..................................................... 149

Program – Overview ........ .. ..... ... ..... .. ... .. ... ..150

Create New Program .......... ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .151

To Edit a Created Program ... ..... ..... ... ....... ...152

Edit Stitch or Lettering Program...... ... ..... .. ...152

Adjust the Entire Program ......... . ........... . .......154

Stitch Program Commands.. ..... .. ... ..... ....... ..154

Save Program...... ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... ....... ... ...156

Sew or Embroider Your Stitch Program .......156

Program Pop-Up Messages..... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .157

11 Settings.......................................................159

Temporary Sewing Settings...... ... .. ..... ... .. .....160

deLuxe™ Stitch System. . ........... ............ . ........160

Sensor Presser Foot Lift ............ ............ . .......160

Automatic Thread Cutter..... . ........... ............ ..160

Automatic FIX ... ........... . ........... . ........... ......161

Stitch Limiting Options .......... . .......... . . ..........161

Feed Teeth Options .. . ........... ............ ........... .161

Temporary Embroidery Settings ....... .. ..... .. ..162

deLuxe™ Stitch System. . ........... ............ . ........162

Embroidery Foot Type.......... . ........... . .......... .162

Thread Cut Options ....... . . .......... . ........... . .....163

Twin Needle Options..... . ........... . .......... . .......164

Default Sewing Settings ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ...165

deLuxe™ Stitch System – Default...... ............ ..165

Sensor Presser Foot Lift – Default .... . ............ .165

Automatic Thread Cutter – Default......... . .......165

Automatic FIX – Default ....... . .......... . . ..........165

Free Motion Options – Default ....... . ........... ...165

Default Embroidery Settings ....... ... .. ..... .. ... ..166

deLuxe™ Stitch System – Default...... ............ ..166

Thread Cut Options – Default.......... ............ ..166

Embroidery Pivot Height – Default.......... .......166

My Hoops ........... ............ . ........... . .......... . ...166

Machine Settings. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... ... .. .167

Language ............ . ........... . ........... . .......... . . ...167

Audio Volume .. . ........... . ........... . .......... . .......167

Audio Repeat ........... . ........... . ........... . ..........167

Lock Screen .... . . ........... ............ ........... . .......167

LED Work Light Brightness........... . .......... . . ...167

WiFi Settings.. ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. .168

mySewnet

™ Settings...... ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. ....168

Machine Information...... .. ... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... .....168

12 File Manager .............................................. 169

File Manager – Overview.... .. ... ..... ..... ... .. .....170

File Formats ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... ... .. ..... ... .. ..... ....171

Browse File Manager.......... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .171

Open a File or Folder............ ............ ........... .171

Move Up One Folder Level ....... . ........... . .......172

List/Thumbnail View ... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ... ...172

mySewnet

™ Cloud Folder .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ....172

Built-in Designs .... .. ... ..... .. ... ..... ..... .. ... ..... .. ...172

USB Device .. .. ... .. ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... ..173

Organize........ ... .. ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... ....... ... .. ... .. .174

Create New Folder .......... . ........... . ........... . ....174

Rename a File or Folder ...... . ............ ........... . .174

Move a File or Folder......... . . .......... . ............ ..174

Copy a File or Folder ............ ............ ........... .174

Delete a File or Folder . .......... . ............ ..........174

Filter Files... . ........... ............ . ........... . .......... .175

File Manager Pop-up Messages ....... ..... .. ... ...176

13 Maintenance ..............................................178

Cleaning the Machine Exterior. ..... .. ... ..... .. ...179

Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning

the Bobbin Area ..... ..... ... .. ..... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. ..179

Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area. .. ... ..... ......179

Replacing the Needle Plate ........ ..... .. ... .. ... ...180

Troubleshooting..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..... ..... .. ... ...180

Troubleshooting Connectivity .... . .......... . . .......184

Service . . ............ ........... . ........... ............ ......184

Non-Original Parts and Accessories .. . ........... . .184

Technical specification .. ..... .. ... .. ... ....... ... ..... ..184

14 IMPORTANT............................................. 186

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . ...186

DANGER –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK:.... ........... . ........... . .......186

WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR

INJURY TO PERSON: ..... . ........... . ........... . ..186

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ............ . .....186

SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED

PRODUCTS . ........... . .......... . ........... . ..........187

Licenses ...... ..... .. ... ... .. ..... .. ... ..... ..... ... ....... ....187

RC-0234 EU Declaration .. ... ....... ... ..... ..... .. ..187

Index .......................................................... 189

1 Introduction

Machine Overview

Front

1. Lid

2. Pre-tension thread guide

3. Threading slot

4. Thread tension discs

5. Thread take-up lever

6. Threading slots

7. Thread cutter

8. LED light

9. Needle plate

10. Bobbin cover

11. Bobbin cover release button

12. Button ruler and built-in tape measure

13. Base plate

14. Function buttons, see Function Buttons, page 13 for detailed description

15. Telescopic thread guide

16. Main spool pin

17. Auxiliary spool pin

18. Bobbin winding thread guides

19. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding

20. Multi-touch screen

21. Speaker

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Needle Area

1. Automatic needle threader, see Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 35

2. Needle bar with needle clamp screw

3. Needle thread guide

4. Presser foot bar

5. Presser foot ankle

6. Presser foot

Right Side

1. Handwheel

2. Bobbin winder

3. Bobbin winding lever

4. Thread cutter for bobbin winding

5. Built-in USB ports

6. ON/OFF switch, sockets for power cord and foot control. See Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control, page 24.

Rear

1. Handle

2. Accessory socket

3. Free arm

4. Embroidery unit socket

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Accessory Tray

The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible.

1. Space for accessories

2. Hook for storing the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot

3. Space for needle plate

4. Space with hole for Buttonhole Foot C

5. Removable bobbin holder

6. Spaces for presser feet

7. Slot for needle packs

8. Space for seam ripper and brush

9. Extra wide space for Side-Motion Foot S

Storing a Needle Plate

Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of your accessory tray.

1. Insert the back of the plate into the assigned holes as illustrated and lay it down.

2. Push the plate down and to the left to fasten it.

3. To remove the plate, place a finger into the hole by the top left of the plate, push right and then lift the plate.

Embroidery Unit

(type EU 22)

1. Embroidery unit release button (underside)

2. Embroidery arm

3. Embroidery hoop attachment

4. Level adjustment feet

5. Embroidery unit plug

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Function Buttons

1. Automatic needle threader

2. Stitch re-start

3. Speed – and +

4. Needle stop up/down

5. Cut function

6. Reverse

7. Start/stop

8. FIX function

9. STOP function

10. Reverse (same functions as #6)

11. Presser foot down and pivot

12. Presser foot up and extra lift

Automatic Needle Threader

See Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 35 to learn how to place the thread for automatic needle threading. When the thread is in place, touch this button to thread the needle automatically.

To prevent damage to the automatic needle threader, needle, presser foot or other attached accessories, read the instructions carefully on how to use the automatic needle threader before using it.

Stitch Re-Start

When you stop sewing in the middle of a stitch, touch stitch re-start to begin sewing at the beginning of the stitch. The stitch or stitch program will remember any special settings you made.

Speed – and +

All stitches and embroideries in your machine have a pre-set, maximum allowed sewing speed to provide a good stitch result.

Touch speed – to decrease the maximum allowed sewing speed. Touch speed + to increase the maximum allowed speed again. The machine will never sew faster than the maximum allowed sewing speed for the selected stitch/ embroidery. Touch speed – or + when the machine is not running and a pop-up on the screen will indicate the speed setting. You can set the speed by touching the slider in the pop-up or by touching the speed – or + buttons. If you change the speed setting while sewing no pop-up will appear.

Needle Stop Up/Down

Touch needle stop up/down to set the position of the needle when you stop sewing. The needle will move up or down when you touch the button. The indicator light is on when needle stop down is set.

Tip: You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle once you stop sewing. Tapping the foot control does not change the set stop position.

Cut Function

Touch the cut function button and your machine cuts the upper and bobbin threads, raises the presser foot and needle, and activates the FIX function for the next start.

To cut threads at the end of a stitch or stitch program, touch the cut function button while sewing. The indicator light will flash, alerting you that a cut is requested. When the stitch or stitch program is completed, your machine cuts the upper and bobbin threads, raises the presser foot and needle, and activates the FIX function for the next start.

Note: If automatic FIX and selective presser foot lift has been deselected in temporary sewing settings, FIX function will not be activated and presser foot will not be raised when using the cut function.

Touch the cut function button when embroidering and your machine cuts the upper and bobbin threads instantly.

Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover. Do not use the cut function when an accessory is attached in these holes as that may interfere with the automatic thread cutter located under the needle plate.

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Reverse

When reverse is active, the reverse indicator is lit. For permanent reverse, touch the reverse button once before starting to sew. The reverse indicator will be lit and the machine sews in reverse until you touch the button again to cancel. If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine will sew in reverse for as long as you keep the button pressed.

Reverse is also used when sewing for example manual buttonholes, darning stitches and tapering stitches to step between the parts of the stitch.

Start/Stop

Touch the start/stop button to start and stop the machine sewing or embroidering without using the foot control. Touch start/stop to begin and touch again to stop.

FIX function

FIX is used to tie off a stitch. Touch the button to turn the function on/off. The indicator next to the FIX function button is lit when the FIX function is active. When beginning to sew with FIX function active, your machine sews a few tieoff stitches and continues with the selected stitch. Touch FIX while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off stitches and stops automatically.

You can activate automatic FIX in settings, see Automatic FIX.

STOP function

Touch STOP when sewing to conclude a stitch or stitch program. Your machine fixes the thread and stops

automatically when the stitch or stitch program has been completed. Touch STOP before starting to sew and your machine sews only one repetition of the stitch. Only one stitch is displayed on the screen. The indicator next to the STOP button is lit when the STOP function is active. To cancel the function, touch STOP again or select a new stitch. The STOP function is cancelled when the stitch is completed.

The STOP function is also used to repeat a sewn length when sewing tapering, (see Tapering Stitches – Menu Q) and when sewing manual buttonholes.

Presser Foot Down and Pivot

The presser foot is lowered automatically when you start sewing. To lower the presser foot before starting to sew, touch the presser foot down and pivot button. The presser foot will be completely lowered and the machine firmly holds the fabric. Touch presser foot down again to go to pivot position.

In embroidery mode touch presser foot down to lower the presser foot to embroidery position.

Presser Foot Up and Extra Lift

Touch the presser foot up button once to raise the presser foot. Touch again and the presser foot will raise to extra lift position, and the feed teeth will be automatically lowered to make it easier to get heavy fabric under the presser foot.

In embroidery mode, the extra lift makes it easier to insert or remove the hoop.

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Basic Gestures for the Multi-Touch Screen

Easily navigate on the multi-touch screen with the gestures described below. For more detailed information, see MultiTouch Screen.

Touch

Touch once on a button or setting on the screen to select.

Touch & Hold

Touch once without releasing for a few seconds to touch & hold. Used on some buttons and screen areas to access more options.

Pinch/Stretch

Touch with two fingers at the same time and without releasing increase/reduce the distance between the fingers to stretch (zoom in) or pinch (zoom out).

Touch and Move

Touch once on a selected design and, without releasing, move your finger to a different position on the screen. Used e.g. for moving a design in the embroidery area.

Swipe

Touch, move and release your finger in a swift gesture to swipe. Left-right/right-left swipe is used e.g. to scroll between stitch menus. Top-bottom/bottom-top swipe is used e.g. to scroll within a stitch menu.

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Accessories

Included Accessories

1. Thread net (4)

2. Universal tool

3. Seam ripper

4. Brush

5. Edge/Quilting guides (used attached to presser foot ankle or together with the Dual Feed Foot)

6. Bobbins (9)

7. Thread cone holder (2)

8. Hoop clips (16)

9. Spool cap, small (2)

10. Spool cap, medium (2)

11. Spool cap, large (2)

12. Large spool holder (2)

13. Multipurpose tool/Button reed

14. Straight Stitch Plate

Included Accessories Not in Picture

• Complimentary software (PC) to download, see

Complimentary Software (PC).

• Soft cover for machine

• Luggage style carrying bag with packing insert for

embroidery unit

• Foot control

• Power cord

• Needles

• DESIGNER EPIC™ sampler book

Included Hoops

1. DESIGNER™ Imperial Hoop (360x260)

2. DESIGNER™ Crown Hoop (260x200)

3. DESIGNER™ Splendid Square Hoop (120x120)

16 1 Introduction

Presser Feet

Note: For the best sewing results, use only presser feet designed for and compatible with your DESIGNER EPIC™ machine.

Utility Foot A

Snapped onto the machine upon delivery. Used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm.

Decorative Stitch Foot B

For sewing close zigzag stitches (satin stitches) with less than 1.0mm stitch length, other utility stitches or decorative stitches, use this foot. The tunnel on the underside of the foot is designed to feed smoothly over the stitches.

Buttonhole Foot C

For manual buttonholes. This foot has guidelines to determine buttonhole length. The middle measures ⅝″ (15mm) from the fabric edge. The two tunnels on the underside of the foot ensure smooth feeding over the buttonhole columns. The finger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonholes.

Blindhem Foot D

For blindhem stitches. The inner edge of this foot guides the fabric. The right toe of the foot is designed to ride along the hem edge.

Zipper Foot E

This foot can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle. This makes it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. Move needle position to right or left to sew closer to zipper teeth or for covering large cording.

Non-Stick Glide Foot H

This foot, with a non-stick coating underneath, is used when sewing foam, vinyl, plastic, or leather to keep these materials from sticking to the foot.

Edging Foot J

Used for overcasting and seam/overcasting, with stitches that have a stitch width of 5.0 and 5.5mm. Stitches form over the pin which prevents puckering at the edge of the fabric.

Quilter’s ¼″ Piecing Foot P

Used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has distance guideline marks ¼″ (6mm) and ⅛″ (3mm) from the needle.

Sensor Q-Foot

The Sensor Q-Foot is recommended for hoop embroidery.

This foot is also used for free motion sewing, free motion quilting and free motion embroidering. When using the Sensor Q-Foot for free motion, select free motion spring action in the free motion options pop-up in sewing mode.

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Embroidery/Darning Foot R

Used for free motion embroidery, free motion quilting, free motion stitching and free motion darning. When using this foot, select free motion floating in the free motion options pop-up in sewing mode.

This foot can also be used for hoop embroidery.

Side-Motion Foot S

Used for side-motion/omnimotion stitches.

Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot

Plug into the machine then enter the desired buttonhole length to sew sensor one-step buttonholes. The middle mark measures a ⅝″ (15mm) from fabric edge.

Self-Adhesive Glide Plates

If sewing on foam, vinyl, plastic, or leather, the material can stick to the foot and prevent the sewing machine from feeding properly. When using any of the above materials, sew on a piece of scrap fabric, to make sure the machine feeds smoothly. If not, fasten the self-adhesive glide plate to the underside of the presser foot.

Interchangeable Dual Feed

The Dual Feed Foot with changeable presser feet is designed to feed layers of fabric and/or batting evenly. It is perfect for quilting, sewing velvet, stretch fabrics, imitation leathers and fabrics that need precise pattern matching. Snap on the Changeable Straight Stitch Foot when using the straight stitch in the center needle position with a stitch length up to 6mm. Snap on the Changeable Zigzag Foot when selecting stitches up to 7mm wide and 6mm long.

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Stitch Overview

Utility Stitches

Stitch № Presser

foot

Name Description

A1 A Straight stitch, left needle

position

For all types of sewing.

A2 A Straight stitch, center

needle position

For all types of sewing.

A3 A Straight stitch with

reinforced tie-off

For all types of sewing. Begins and ends with forward and reverse stitches.

A4 A Straight stitch, right

needle position

For all types of sewing.

A5, A6,

A Stretch stitch, left, center

and right needle position

For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.

A8, A9,

A10

A Zigzag, left, center and

right needle position

For sewing on lace, trims and appliqués.

A11, A12,

A13

A Reinforced straight

stitch, left, center and right needle position

Triple and elastic, for reinforced seams. For top stitch, increase the stitch length.

A14

Reinforced zigzag stitch For joining fabric edge to edge or overlapping in leather. For

decorative sewing.

A15 A Three-step zigzag For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastic.

Suitable for light and medium weight fabrics.

A16

Seam/overcast stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For light stretch and non-stretch fabrics.

A17

Stretch seam/overcast stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For medium and heavy stretch fabrics.

A18

Double overlock stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For

heavy stretch and heavy woven fabrics.

A19

Overlock stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For

medium stretch fabrics.

A20

Flatlock stitch Decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For

medium/heavy stretch fabrics.

A21

Stretch blind hem stitch Blind hems in medium and heavy stretch fabrics.

A22

Woven blind hem stitch Blind hems in medium and heavy woven fabrics.

A23 A Shell edge stitch For edging, sewing over the edge on light woven fabrics. Sew

woven fabrics on bias.

A24 A

Four-step zigzag

For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastics on loosely woven fabrics.

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Stitch № Presser

foot

Name Description

A25

Elastic/casing stitch

For overlapped seams in tricot. To sew casing over narrow elastic.

A26 A Serpentine stitch For mending and elastic applications.

A27

Elastic or smocking stitch

Sew over two rows of elastic thread for elastic shirring.

A28

Bridging stitch For joining two pieces of fabric with finished edges and for

elastic shirring.

A29

Three-step zigzag For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastic.

Suitable for light and medium weight fabrics.

A30 A Two-step zigzag For joining two pieces of lace, and for elastic shirring.

A31

Bartack stitch Reinforce pockets, shirt openings, belt loops as well as at lower

end of a zipper.

A32

Bartack, manual Reinforce pockets, shirt openings, belt loops as well as at lower

end of a zipper.

A33 A Darning stitch (forward

and backward)

Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and linen towels. Stitch over hole, touch reverse for continuous darning and auto stop.

A34 A Darning stitch (side to

side)

For mending small tears.

A35 A Reinforced darning stitch Darn and mend work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and linen

towels. Stitch over hole, touch reverse for continuous darning and auto stop.

A36

Darning stitch (fourstep)

A group of four stitches perfect for mending small tears. Stitch #1 and #3 are sewn in a forward motion, stitch #2 and #4 are sewn backwards. To change stitch and direction touch the reverse button.

Tip: Press fusible interfacing on the wrong side before mending the tear.

A37 A Belt loop stitch For securing belt loops.

A38 A Basting stitch For temporary seams. The long stitches and reduced tension

make the seams easy to unravel.

A39 A Straight basting stitch To baste, press the foot control and the machine will make two

stitches, stop and raise the foot. When the presser foot lifts, move the fabric to the next baste position and press the foot control. Feed teeth lowered automatically.

A40 A Zigzag basting To baste, press the foot control and the machine will make two

stitches, stop and raise the foot. When the presser foot lifts, move the fabric to the next baste position and press the foot control. Feed teeth lowered automatically.

A41 A Gathering stitch No fix stitch in the beginning of the seam for easy gathering.

A42 Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Wide bartack buttonhole For medium and heavy fabrics with extra cutting space.

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Stitch № Presser

foot

Name Description

A43

Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Bartack buttonhole For most fabric weights.

A44

Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Rounded bartack buttonhole

For light weight fabrics.

A45

Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Round end buttonhole For blouses and children’s garments.

A46

Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Keyhole buttonhole Square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.

A47

Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Tapered keyhole buttonhole

Tapered end for tailored garments.

A48 Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Decorative fashion buttonhole

For most fabric weights.

A49 Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Decorative fashion buttonhole

For most fabric weights.

A50 Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Heavy duty buttonhole With reinforced bartacks

A51 Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Heavy reinforced buttonhole

For utility and heavy fabrics.

A52

Medium/heavy reinforced buttonhole

For medium and heavy fabrics.

A53

Medium reinforced decorative buttonhole

For medium fabrics.

A54 Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Heirloom buttonhole For hand look on fine and delicate fabrics.

Tip: For jeans buttonholes, increase length and width of the buttonhole. Use thicker thread.

A55 Sensor

Buttonhole

foot/C

Rounded heirloom buttonhole

For hand look on fine and delicate fabrics.

A56 A Leather buttonhole

(straight stitch)

For leather and suede.

A57 A Bound buttonhole

(straight stitch)

With extra cutting space for bound buttonholes.

A58

Automatic button sewing For sewing on buttons.

A59

Round eyelet For belts, laces, etc.

A60

Teardrop eyelet For laces, embellishments.

A61

Oval eyelet For laces, embellishments.

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Stitch Menu Overview

There are several different stitch menus with stitches for all purposes. For detailed description of a stitch, use the quick help function, see Quick Help.

Stitch Menu Name Description

A — Utility Stitches Stitches for garment sewing and mending.

B — Appliqué Stitches For sewing appliqués with different effects.

C — Heirloom Stitches Decorative stitches for traditional heirloom sewing. Stitches for hemstitching, smocking

and sewing on laces and trims.

D — Quilt Stitches Stitches for all types of quilting techniques.

E — Crafting Stitches Decorative stitches to embellish crafts.

F — Decorative Stitches For decorative sewing.

G — Vintage Stitches A selection of quilt stitches for crazy patch quilting and decorative stitching.

H — Children Stitches Stitches suitable for sewing on children’s clothes and projects.

J — Scallop Stitches Create scallop details and finish edges with beautiful scallop stitches.

K — Omnimotion Stitches Program these stitches into an unlimited number of combinations. Stitches are formed

with side motion. The stitch width can be up to 49mm wide.

L — Dimensional Stitches Includes three types of stitches: appliqué and pop-up stitches, combinations of these two

types, and sequin stitches.

M — Theme Stitches Each stitch number on this menu contains a group of four stitches designed to be sewn

out together in random combinations. Change to the next stitch in the selected group by touching the reverse button.

N — Embellished Stitches Decorative stitches that can be used as they are, or further embellished after sewing. Use

quick help for detailed information.

O — Single Motif Stitches Single stitches for embellishment. The machine stops after one sewn repetition.

P — Specialty Stitches Sew special techniques including candlewicking, edging and more. Extra accessories may

be needed. Use quick help for detailed information.

Q — Decorative Tapering Stitches

Decorative stitches with tapering.

R — Pictogram Stitches Pictogram satin elements to program original satin stitch designs.

S — 4–Way Stitches Four directional sewing and patching using the free arm.

T — 8–Way Stitches Straight stitch and reinforced straight stitch in eight different directions without turning

the fabric. Can be programmed with decorative stitches to create unique borders.

Alphabets

Stitch fonts are available in block, outline, brush line, script and Cyrillic alphabets.

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2 Preparations

Unpacking Machine and Embroidery Unit

After lifting the machine out of the box and removing all packing material and the plastic bag, wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and needle plate to remove any oil before sewing.

When unpacking the embroidery unit, do not throw away the black styrofoam inside the embroidery unit carrying bag, as this is designed for storing the embroidery unit when not in use.

Note: Your DESIGNER EPIC™ machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.

Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control

Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the foot control.

Note: Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure that it is type "FR5" (see underside of foot control).

1. Pull out the cord from the foot control. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine.

2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom right side of the machine. Plug the cord into the wall socket.

3. Press the ON/OFF switch to "I" to turn on power and light.

For the USA and Canada

This sewing machine 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 fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

24 2 Preparations

Pack Away After Sewing

1. Press the ON/OFF switch to "O".

2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.

3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Pull the cord gently and release. The cord will retract into the foot control.

4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm.

5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm.

6. Put on the soft cover.

Tip: The user’s guide and power cord can be stored in the back pocket of the soft cover.

USB Ports

Your machine has two USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a memory stick. USB plugs can only be inserted one way – do not force them into the ports! To remove, carefully pull the USB device out straight.

Note: Make sure that the USB stick you use has the format FAT32.

Using a USB device

The external device button in file manager is only active when a device is connected to a machine USB port.

Note: Do not remove the USB device if a loading spinner is shown on the screen or while the file manager is shown. Removing the device at that time can damage the files on your USB device.

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