ELNA EXCELLENCE 780 Owner Manual

eXcellence 680

| Instruction Manual |

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER —

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug

this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before

cleaning.

WARNING —

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 authorized dealer or service center for examination,

repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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

sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

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

6. Do not use outdoors.

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

administered.

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

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

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

needle and/or cutting blade.

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

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may 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 or changing the presser foot, and

the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Europe only:

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

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

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

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant

National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ESSENTIAL PARTS

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

Accessories Storage ...................................................... 4

Standard Accessories .................................................... 5

Extension Table .............................................................. 6

Free-arm sewing ............................................................ 6

Extra Wide Table ............................................................ 6

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply ........................................ 7

Operating Instructions: ................................................... 7

Machine Operating Buttons ............................................ 8

Controlling Sewing Speed .............................................. 9

Foot Control .................................................................... 9

Function Keys ............................................................... 10

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ........................11

Knee Lifter .....................................................................11

Adjusting the Foot Pressure ......................................... 12

Dropping the Feed Dog ................................................ 12

Balancing Thread Tension ............................................ 13

Lockout Key .................................................................. 14

Changing the Presser Foot .......................................... 14

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .................... 15

Replacing the Needle Plate .......................................... 16

Changing Needles ........................................................ 17

Fabric and Needle Chart .............................................. 17

Needle Definitions ........................................................ 18

Winding the Bobbin ...................................................... 19

Threading the Machine ................................................. 22

Built-in Needle Threader .............................................. 23

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread..................................... 24

Selecting the Patterns .................................................. 25

Customizing Machine Settings ..................................... 26

Lingerie Stitch ............................................................... 45

Super Overlock Stitch .................................................. 45

Buttonholes .................................................................. 46

Square Buttonhole........................................................ 47

Using the Stabilizer Plate ............................................. 51

Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes ..................... 52

Keyhole Buttonholes .................................................... 52

Stretch Buttonholes ...................................................... 52

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

Welted Buttonhole ........................................................ 54

Button Sewing .............................................................. 56

Darning ......................................................................... 57

Tacking ......................................................................... 59

Eyelet ............................................................................ 60

DECORATIVE STITCHING

Applique ....................................................................... 61

Fringing ......................................................................... 62

Drawn Work .................................................................. 62

Smocking ...................................................................... 63

Fagoting ........................................................................ 64

Scallop .......................................................................... 64

French Knots ................................................................ 64

Patchwork Piecing ........................................................ 65

Patchwork ..................................................................... 65

Quilting ......................................................................... 66

Circular Sewing ............................................................ 67

Stippling ........................................................................ 67

Clasp Stitches .............................................................. 67

Free Motion Quilting (1) ................................................ 68

Free Motion Quilting (2) ................................................ 69

Hand-look Quilt Stitches ............................................... 69

Satin Stitches ............................................................... 70

Elongation ratio ............................................................ 70

Twin Needle Sewing ..................................................... 71 BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch ............................................................... 29

Securing Seams ........................................................... 29

Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ......................... 29

Changing Sewing Direction .......................................... 29

Cutting Threads ............................................................ 30

Needle Plate Guides .................................................... 30

Cornering Guide ........................................................... 30

Adjusting the Needle Drop Position ............................. 31

Adjusting the Stitch Length .......................................... 31

Needle Plate for Straight Stitch .................................... 32

Lock-a-Matic Stitch ....................................................... 32

Locking Stitch ............................................................... 32

Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position ...................... 33

Triple Stretch Stitch ...................................................... 33

Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 33

Sewing with Even Feed Foot (Walking foot) ................ 34

Zipper Sewing .............................................................. 35

Rolled Hem ................................................................... 38

Gathering ...................................................................... 39

Pintucking ..................................................................... 39

Zigzag Stitch ................................................................. 40

Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch) ............................. 41

Overcasting Stitch ........................................................ 41

Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 42

Double Overcasting Stitch ............................................ 42

Blind Hemming ............................................................. 43

Attaching Elastic ........................................................... 44

PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION

Pattern Combination ..................................................... 73

Programming Auto-lock Stitch ...................................... 74

Programming Automatic Thread Cutting ...................... 75

Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image ..................... 76

Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning ...................... 77

Resuming a Pattern Combination from the Beginning . 77

Bridge Stitches ............................................................. 78

Monogramming ............................................................ 80

Editing a Pattern Combination ...................................... 82

Deleting and Inserting a Pattern ................................... 83

Duplicating a Pattern .................................................... 83

Uniform Stitch Adjustment ............................................ 84

Unified Needle Drop Position ....................................... 84

Individual Stitch Adjustment ......................................... 85

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ............................. 86

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area ............................................... 87

Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide ...................... 88

Problems and Warning Signals .................................... 89

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 91

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ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts

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Thread take-up lever

Foot pressure dial

Reference chart

Top cover

Touch panel stylus holder

Bobbin thread cutter B

Bobbin winder spindle

Bobbin thread cutter A

Hole for extra spool pin

Spool pin

Spool holder (large)

Thread tension dial

Face cover

Thread cutter

Extension table (accessory storage)

Needle plate release lever

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Holes for circular pivot pin

Start/stop button

Reverse button

Auto-lock button

Needle up/down button

Thread cutter button

Feed balancing dial

Knee lifter socket

@5 Speed control slider

@6 Touch panel (Function keys)

@7 LCD screen

@8 Foot storage compartment

@9 Needle clamp screw

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#1 Zigzag foot A

#2 Needle plate

#3 Hook cover release button

#4 Hook cover plate

#5 Foot holder

#6 Setscrew

#7 Needle threader

#8 Buttonhole lever

#9 Carrying handle

$0 Handwheel

$1 Thread cutter switch jack*

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Drop feed lever

Machine socket

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Foot control jack

Power switch

Presser foot lifter

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NOTE:

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

NOTE:

Sewing machine design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

* Thread cutter switch is an optional item.

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Accessories Storage

The accessories can be conveniently stored in the foot storage compartment and in the extension table.

In front compartment:

Open the cover to the front.

Each pockets can be tilted forward for easy access.

q Cover

w Pocket

e Circular pivot pin

r Zigzag foot A

t Overedge foot M

y Rolled hem foot D

u Zipper foot E

i Satin stitch foot F e r t y w u i q e

In extension table:

q Straight stitch needle plate

w Extra spool pin

e Bobbins

Other accessories can be stored in the compartment.

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CAUTION:

Do not store the needle plate upside down in the compartment. Otherwise, the needle plate spring may break.

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Standard Accessories

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Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

Rolled hem foot D

Zipper foot E

Satin stitch foot F

Open-toe satin stitch foot F2

Blind hemming foot G

Overcast foot M

1/4˝ seam foot O

Darning foot PD-H

Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S

Closed-toe foot

Open-toe foot

Clear view foot

Automatic buttonhole foot R (in the accessory storage)

Buttonhole stabilizer plate (in the

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Even feed foot

Quilting guide bar (for even feed foot)

Button sewing foot T

Quilting guide bar

Circular pivot pin (in the front compartment)

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

Easy bobbin (10 pcs.)

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Spool holder (large, 1 set on the machine)

Spool holder (small)

@5 Spool holder (special)

@6 Extra spool pin

@7 Needle set

@8 Screwdriver

@9 Lint brush

#0 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

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Knee lifter

Needle plate for straight stitch

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Touch panel stylus

Power cable

Foot control

Extra wide table

Semi-hard fabric cover

Instruction book

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Extension Table

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

q Extension table w Free-arm

To detach:

Draw the table out to the left.

To attach:

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

Free-arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.

It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows.

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Extra Wide Table

CAUTION:

Do not use the Extra Wide Table as an ironing table or for purposes other than explained in this manual.

Doing so may cause damage or injury.

Assembling the wide table: z Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles and attach to the bottom of the legs.

q Rubber sole

w Leg x Attach the 4 legs to the table top with the setscrew.

e Setscrew c Attach the table support to the underside of the table top by inserting the hooks into the slots.

r Table top

t Table support v Remove the extension table.

Place the assembled table on the machine as shown so the table catches the pin on the backside of the free arm.

y Pin b Adjust the height of the table top by turning the adjusting screw.

u Adjusting screw

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GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord into the machine socket e .

c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t , and turn the power switch q on.

q Power switch

w Machine plug

e Machine socket

r Power supply plug

t Wall outlet

NOTE:

Make sure to use the power supply cable that came with the machine.

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

WARNING:

While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.

Always turn off the power switch and unplug the machine from the power supply:

- when leaving the machine unattended.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine.

Do not place anything on the foot control.

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

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

x Insert the pin connector w into the jack e on the machine.

c Insert the machine plug r of the power supply cord into the machine socket t .

v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u , and turn the power switch on.

The foot control sign i will be displayed when the foot control is connected to the machine.

q Power switch

w Pin connector

e Jack

r Machine plug

t Machine socket

y Power supply plug

u Wall outlet

i Foot control sign

NOTE:

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

Operating Instructions:

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

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it 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.

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Machine Operating Buttons

q Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is pressed.

The button will turn red when the machine is running, and green when it has been stopped.

Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when the button is released.

NOTE:

• The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine.

• The machine will not run and the presser foot mark y will blink if you start the presser foot in the up position. Lower the presser foot and press the start/ stop button.

• You can select the desired start-up speed from slow, medium or high (refer to page 27).

w Reverse button

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

04S-07S, (mode 1) or 38-39 (mode 2), the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.

If stitch pattern 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S, 04S-07S, (mode 1) or 38-39 (mode 2) has been selected and the foot control is not connected, the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.

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

e Auto-lock button

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

04S-07S, (mode 1) or 38-39 (mode 2) the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is pressed.

When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and stop automatically.

The machine will trim the threads automatically after locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is turned on (refer to page 75).

r Needle up/down button

Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.

The machine will stop with the needle in down position.

However, you can change the needle stop position in the machine setting mode (refer to page 27).

t Thread cutter button

After finish sewing, press this button to trim the threads.

The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the threads (refer to page 30).

NOTE:

Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is

#30 or thicker (refer to page 30).

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Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs.

To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right.

To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.

Foot Control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.

The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

NOTE:

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

Operating Instructions:

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

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Function Keys

q LCD screen

The LCD screen shows the following information when the machine is turned on: w Stitch pattern e Mode r Stitch pattern number t Recommended type of presser foot y Stitch width u Stitch length

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Direct pattern selection keys (refer to page 25)

You can select the stitch patterns 01 , 04 , 11 , and 23 in mode 1 directly.

When the needle plate for straight stitch is being attached, you can select the stitch patterns 01S or 04S only.

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Elongation key (refer to page 70)

Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns.

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Twin needle key (refer to page 71)

Press this key when sewing with a twin needle.

i Cursor key (refer to pages 26, 27, 82)

Press “ ” or “ ” to move the cursor to check or edit the pattern combination.

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Mirror image key (refer to page 76)

Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected pattern.

o Automatic thread cutting key (refer to page 75)

Press this key if you wish to cut the threads automatically after finish sewing with a locking stitch.

When programming a pattern combination, press this key to cut the threads automatically after finish sewing.

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Set key (refer to page 26-28)

Press this key to enter the machine setting mode for customizing the machine settings.

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Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 31, 40, 50

Press this key to alter the stitch width.

@0 Startover key (refer to page 77)

Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the beginning.

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Stitch length adjusting key (refer to pages 31, 40, 50)

Press this key to alter the stitch length.

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Mode key (refer to pages 25, 26)

Press the mode key to select the mode.

When the power is turned on, the pattern selection mode 1 is set automatically.

@1 Lockout key (refer to page 14)

Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine, replacing the accessories etc.

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

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

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Number keys (refer to page 25)

Enter a 2-digit pattern number to select the desired stitch pattern in modes 1 to 6.

@2 Memory key (refer to page 73)

Press this key to register programmed pattern combinations.

Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized.

!4 Clear key (refer to pages 27, 83)

Press the clear key to clear the memorized stitch pattern.

Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to delete the whole pattern combination.

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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

q Presser foot lifter

You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position. This allows for changing the needle plate, and also helps you to place thick layers of fabrics under the foot.

w Extra lifted position

NOTE:

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

Knee Lifter

The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing patchwork, quilting etc, since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.

Attaching the knee lifter

Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.

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w Rib

e Knee lifter socket

Adjusting the knee lifter

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

Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to adjust the angle of the knee lifter.

Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.

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t Angle bar

Using the knee lifter

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

You can control how high the foot rises by the amount of knee pressure you exert.

NOTE:

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

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Adjusting the Foot Pressure

The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure dial located under the top cover.

The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7.

For ordinary sewing, set 5 at the setting mark.

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Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and stretch fabrics.

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

Increase the pressure when sewing heavy weight fabrics.

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

Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered for sewing on buttons, free motion quilting etc.

Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed dog.

q Drop feed lever

w Feed dog

Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when you start the machine.

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NOTE:

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

The machine will not run with the feed dog lowered when selected following pattern numbers; 23 to 32, 34 to 36 in mode 1, stitch patterns in mode 3 to 6.

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Balancing Thread Tension

Auto-thread tension

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

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Balanced thread tension

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

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

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w Right side of fabric

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Manual thread tension adjustment

You may need to adjust tension manually depending on the sewing conditions such as the type of fabric and number of layers.

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



e Needle thread

r Bobbin thread

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

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



e Needle thread

r Bobbin thread

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

NOTE:

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

Lockout Key

Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine, replacing the accessories etc.

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

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

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Changing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

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

Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lifter.

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

The presser foot will drop off.

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Attaching the presser foot

Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.

Each foot is marked with an identification letter.

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r Pin

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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

CAUTION:


Removing the foot holder

Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew.

Remove the foot holder.

q Presser bar w Foot holder e Setscrew

Attaching the foot holder

Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.

Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

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Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing fine fabrics or sewing with straight stitches.

CAUTION:

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

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

Turn the handwheel and raise the needle to the highest position.

Raise and hold the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.

q Presser foot lifter

w Needle x Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle plate will snap off.

e Needle plate release lever

r Needle plate c Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.

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

v t v Push down on the needle plate mark until the needle plate locks in place.

Turn the power switch on or press the lockout key to unlock.

Turn the handwheel slowly and make sure that the needle does not hit the needle plate.

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CAUTION:

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

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Changing Needles

CAUTION:

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

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button and lower the presser foot.

Press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off.

Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle from the clamp.

q Needle clamp screw

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with a screwdriver.

w Flat side e Stopper pin

To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)

The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle.

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Fine

Fabric

Lawn

Georgette

Tricot

Organza

Crepe

Medium

Heavy weight

Sheeting

Jersey

Broadcloth

Fleece

Denim

Tweed

Coating

Quilting

Thread

Silk #80-100

Cotton #80-100

Synthetic #80-100

Silk #50

Cotton #50-80

Synthetic #50-80

Silk #30-50

Cotton #40-50

Synthetic #40-50

Needle

Blue tip needle

Universal needle

#9/65-11/75

Red tip needle

Purple tip needle

Universal needle

#11/75-14/90

Red tip needle

Purple tip needle

Universal needle

#14/90-16/100

NOTE:

1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are included in the needle case (Part No. 859856005).

Fabric and Needle Chart

• For general sewing, use red needle.

• Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing fine fabrics.

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

• Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics, stretch fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped stitches.

• Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.

• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.

• Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of the same fabric you will use for actual sewing.

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Needle Definitions

The illustration identifies the main parts of a sewing machine needle.

q Body w Shaft e Long groove (round side of needle) r Short groove (flat side of needle) t Eye y Point

Universal – an all-purpose needle that handles most woven and knit fabrics.

Ball point – the point spreads the fibers, preventing tears and is especially suited for loose knits and interlock knits.

Not recommended for embroidery.

Stretch – specially designed to prevent skipped stitches in synthetic suedes and elasticized knits (swimwear).

Denim – the sharp point effectively pierces densely woven fabrics such as denim and canvas.

Topstitching – the extra sharp point penetrates layers of fabrics; extra large eye and large groove accommodate heavyweight topstitching thread.

Metallic – the large grooved shaft helps prevent delicate metallic threads from shredding. Another plus, a larger than average eye makes for easier threading.

Self-Threading – the needle eye has a slit opening on the side to allow the thread to be easily inserted.

Leather – the cutting point creates small holes in leather and suede. Holes remain after stitching is removed.

Quilt – the tapered point easily penetrates through multiple layers and crossed seams.

Wing/Hemstitch – wide flat edges (wings) extend outwards near the eye; they separate fibers and create holes for beautiful heirloom stitches.

Twin/Double – 2 needles are joined on a crossbar and share a single shaft. Sews two parallel rows of stitching.

Available in universal and ballpoint.

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Winding the Bobbin

Removing the Bobbin

Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate.

q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate

Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

e Bobbin

NOTE:

Use the “J” plastic bobbins (marked with “J” r ) or

Easy bobbin for horizontal hook. Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or damage to the bobbin holder.

Setting the spool of thread

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

Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread.

q Large spool holder

Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread.

w Small spool holder e e e r r w t q

Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specific size of the spool of threads as shown.

The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows;

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

7/16˝ (9.5 to 10.5 mm), and the spool length has a range of 2 3/4˝ to 3˝ (70 to 75 mm).

e Spool holder (special) r Hole diameter (3/8˝ to 7/16˝) t Spool length (2 3/4˝ to 3˝)

Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and hold the spool as illustrated.

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Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project.

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.

Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the spool with the spool holder.

q Extra spool pin w Hole for extra spool pin e Large spool holder

NOTE:

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

Winding the bobbin

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at the fastest position (refer to page 9).

z e q x e z Pull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot q .

q Guide slot x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide w .

Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around and under the guide plate e .

Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with both hands.

w Thread guide e Guide plate w c r b m t u y

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20 c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

r Bobbin

t Bobbin winder spindle v Pass the thread to the bobbin.

Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around the bobbin clockwise several times.

b Insert the thread into one of the slits u of the flange plate y and pull the thread to cut.

y Flange plate

u Slit n Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin mark appears on the LCD screen.

i Bobbin mark m Start the machine.

Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and stops spinning.

Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position.

, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread cutter B o .

o Bobbin thread cutter B

NOTE:

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

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Inserting the bobbin z Press the lockout key.

Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate.

q Lockout key

w End of thread

e Bobbin holder

r Hook cover plate r x c

Correct i u

Wrong t y x Hold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not rotate.

Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin holder.

Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide.

t Front notch

y Guide c Draw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide path marked “1”.

Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder.

u Guide path 1

i Side notch

NOTE:

If the thread does not come out from the side notch, rethread from step z .

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b r v Continue to draw the thread along the guide path marked “2” and pull the thread to the right through the slit. The thread will be cut to a proper length and held in place.

o Guide path 2

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Slit (Thread cutter)

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

Push down the hook cover plate to fit in place.

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread.

Refer to page 24 for how to draw up the bobbin thread.

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Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.

Turn the power switch on.

Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position.

Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.

Pass the thread in the order from z to m .

CAUTION:

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

z q z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot.

q Guide slot x Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread around the corner of the guide.

Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right channel until the thread snaps.

w Corner of the guide e Right channel c t e e v b n m u r i y c Draw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the thread up along the left channel.

e Right channel r Thread guide plate t Left channel v While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up lever.

y Eye of the take-up lever b Then pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide.

u Lower thread guide n Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left.

i Needle bar thread guide m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to the next page).

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Built-in Needle Threader

NOTE:

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

Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

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

CAUTION:

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

z Turn the power switch ON.

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

Press the lockout key to lock the machine.

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

The threader hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.

q Needle up/down button w Threader knob e Threader hook x Draw the thread from left to right, under the left guide, threader hook and right guide.

Draw the thread around the right guide toward you.

r Left guide t Right guide c r t y v

23 c Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye.

y Threader loop v Remove the thread end through the needle eye to the rear.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.

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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread

After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread.

However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when sewing gathering stitches etc.

z Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according to the instructions on page 19, but leave a 10 cm (4˝) tail of bobbin thread as shown.

q Bobbin thread

NOTE:

Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.

w Thread cutter x Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand.

e Needle thread c Press the needle up/down button twice to lower and raise the needle and pick up the bobbin thread.

r Needle up/down button v Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the presser foot.

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Selecting the Patterns

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Mode 1–6

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

Mode 1: Utility and decorative stitch pattern selection

Mode 2: Decorative stitch pattern selection

Mode 3: Number and letter selection

Mode 4: European accented letter selection

Mode 5: Cyrillic letter selection

Mode 6: 9 mm monogram selection

NOTE:

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

Example: To select stitch pattern 56 in mode 2 z Turn the power switch on.

When the power switch is turned on, the utility and decorative stitch pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically.

Press the mode key once to select mode 2.

x Press the number keys on the touch panel. First press key 5 and then press key 6.

c Now pattern 56 in mode 2 is selected.

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Direct pattern selection

You can select the stitch patterns 01 , 04 , 11 and 23 directly by pressing the corresponding direct pattern selection keys e .

Stitch pattern 01S or 04S can be also selected when the needle plate for straight stitch is attached to the machine (refer to page 16).

Press the direct pattern selection key r to select the stitch pattern 01S.

Press the direct pattern selection key t to select the stitch pattern 04S.

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Customizing Machine Settings

You can customize the machine settings to your preference.

Press the set key q and LCD screen will show the machine setting mode.

Press the mode key w to select the desired setting.

Each time you press the mode key, the mode number e changes, and you can set the following machine functions as follows:

e Mode number

r Buzzer sound setting

t Needle stop position setting

y Start up speed setting

u Resetting all to default

i Key position calibration

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

Buzzer sound setting

The buzzer sound can be turned on or off. The default buzzer sound setting is “ON”.

Enter the machine setting mode.

To turn off the buzzer sound, press the cursor key “ ” and the “oF” mark will blink.

To turn on the buzzer sound, press the cursor key “ ” and the “on” mark will blink.

Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

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Needle stop position setting

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

However you can select the needle stop position up or down.

Enter the machine setting mode. Press the mode key to enter the needle stop position setting.

The default needle stop position setting is down position

“dn”.

To change the needle stop position, press the cursor key “ ” and the “UP” mark will blink.


Start-up speed setting

The machine will start running slowly and the sewing speed will gradually increase to maximum when pressing the start/stop button.

You can select the desired start-up speed from 1 (slow) q ,

2 (medium) w or 3 (high) e .

Enter the machine setting mode. Press the mode key twice to enter the start-up speed setting.

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

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

Resetting all to default

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

• Buzzer sound

• Needle stop position

• Start up speed setting

Enter the machine setting mode. Press the mode key 3 times to enter the Resetting all to default mode.

Press and hold the clear key q until the machine beeps to reset the machine to the factory default setting.


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(t2) v m

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Key position calibration

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

z Enter the machine setting mode. Press the mode key

4 times to enter the key position calibration.

x Press the start/stop button q .

28 c The key position adjustment screen appears and

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

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

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

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

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

, The screen will be back to the key position adjustment screen. Press the set key to exit the machine setting mode.

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BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch

Machine settings q Pattern: MODE 1: 01, 01S w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: r Foot pressure:

Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

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Starting to sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric edge next to a seam guide on the needle plate. Lower the needle at the point where you wish to start.

Pull the needle thread toward the rear.

Lower the presser foot.

NOTE:

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

Depress the foot control or press the start/stop button to start sewing.

Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the fabric feed naturally.

Securing Seams

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

The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button.

q Reverse button

Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock-a-matic stitch (pattern 02) or locking stitch (pattern

03) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatically.

Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric

The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position.

This is helpful when you start sewing from extreme 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.

q Thick fabrics

w Black button

Changing Sewing Direction

Stop the machine.

Raise the presser foot.

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

Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction.

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5/8˝ q

Cutting Threads

To cut the threads after finishing sewing, press the thread cutter button. The needle bar will automatically go up after trimming the threads.

q Thread cutter button

NOTE:

The thread cutter button does not function when the presser foot is up.

Use the thread cutter on the face cover to cut specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well.

To use the thread cutter on the face cover, remove the fabric and draw it to the back.

Pull the threads up and slip them between the thread cutter and face cover from behind.

Pull the threads toward you to cut.

w Thread cutter

Needle Plate Guides

The seam guides are marked on the needle plate, free arm and hook cover.

The seam guides for 1/4˝, 3/8˝ and 5/8˝ are also marked on the front of the needle plate.

q Seam guides on the front of the needle plate

The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.

w Center needle position

The cornering guides are very useful when turning a square corner.

e Cornering guide

The angle scales on the needle plate are useful for patchwork piecing (refer to page 65).

r Angle scales

Cornering Guide

To maintain a 5/8˝ seam allowance after turning a square corner, use the cornering guide on the needle plate.

Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the cornering guide lines.

Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric 90 degrees.

Lower the presser foot, and begin stitching in the new direction.

q Cornering guide w Fabric edge w

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9.0

Adjusting the Needle Drop Position

The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting key.

The needle drop position can be adjusted for following straight stitch patterns:

Mode 1:

Mode 2:

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle bar to the right.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle bar to the left.

Adjusting the Stitch Length

The stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting key.

The stitch length indication will change as the key is pressed.

Press the “ ” sign on the key to increase the stitch length.

Press the “ ” sign on the key to decrease the stitch length.

1.0

2.4

5.0

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Needle Plate for Straight Stitch

The stitch patterns 01-08 (mode 1) can be sewn with the needle plate for straight stitch.

Mode 1:

Replace the needle plate with the needle plate for straight stitch (refer to page 16).

“S” mark will appear at the end of the pattern number when the needle plate for straight stitch is attached.

q Needle plate for straight stitch w S mark

NOTE:

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

Lock-a-Matic Stitch


Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

5

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

q Reverse button

Locking Stitch


Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

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This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed. Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric.

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

q Reverse button

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Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position


Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

5

Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.

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Triple Stretch Stitch

Machine settings q Pattern: MODE 1: 09 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: r Foot pressure:

Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

5

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

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Knit Stitch


Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

4

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

Use this stitch when seaming thin fabrics such as tricot and fine jersey.

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Sewing with Even Feed Foot (Walking foot)

Machine settings q w Thread tension: AUTO e

Pattern:

Presser foot: r Foot pressure:

MODE 1: 01-13

Even feed foot

5

CAUTION:


Even feed foot (walking foot) is a special attachment for hard-to-feed materials. This foot prevents the fabric from slipping or puckering by feeding fabrics with upper and lower feed dogs. Even feed foot is great for fine fabrics, knits, leather and matching plaids.

Attaching the even feed foot

Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder.

Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever above the needle clamp, and secure it with the setscrew.

q Foot holder w Setscrew e Lever r Needle clamp w

Sewing

Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the point where you wish to start.

Start sewing at medium speed.

When seaming plaid fabrics, match the plaids of the upper and lower layers and pin them together.

Remove the pins as you sew.

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Zipper Sewing


Zipper foot E

Zigzag foot A

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NOTE:

The needle drop position should be adjusted when sewing with the zipper foot E.

Fabric preparation

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

q Right sides of the fabric

w 1 cm (3/8˝)

e Opening size

r Zipper size

t End of the zipper opening w t u o i

Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm (5/8˝) seam allowance.

Reverse stitch to lock the seams.

Manually increase the stitch length to 5.0 and baste the zipper opening with the thread tension loosened to 1-3.

t End of the zipper opening

y 2 cm (5/8˝) seam allowance

u Basting

i Reverse stitches

o Seam stitches y

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Sewing z Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) margin. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place.

Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting.

q 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) margin w Zipper teeth e Fold r End of the zipper opening t Opening size x c y u x Attach the zipper foot E.

Adjust the stitch width to 7.5–8.5.

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

Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot.

CAUTION:

Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached and stitch width is adjusted.

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

Lower the needle slightly into the fabric.

Raise the foot and open the zipper to clear the slider.

Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.

y Slider u 5 cm (2˝)

v v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up.

Attach the Zigzag foot A.

Adjust the stitch length to 5.0, stitch width to 4.5 (default value) and thread tension dial to 1.

Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.

i Basting o Zipper tape i o b n m

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b Attach the zipper foot E.

Adjust the stitch length to default value, stitch width to

0.5–1.5, thread tension dial to “AUTO”.

Backstitch across the end of the opening 0.7-1 cm

(3/8˝) and turn the fabric 90 degrees.

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0.7-1 cm (3/8˝)

CAUTION:

Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached and stitch width is adjusted.

n Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot.

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

Unfasten the basting stitches.

Lower the needle into the fabric, raise the foot, and open the zipper.

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5 cm (2˝)

!2

Basting stitches m Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam, making sure the fold is even.

Remove the basting threads after seaming.

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Rolled Hem


Pattern:


MODE 1: 01

Rolled hem foot D

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Sewing z Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 - 3/8˝) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8˝) in width.

q 6 cm (2 - 3/8˝) w 0.3 cm (1/8˝) x Place the fabric aligning the edge of the hem with the guide on the foot.

Lower the foot and sew 1-2 cm (1/2˝-1˝) while pulling both thread to the back.

e Threads c

0.6 cm t

0.6 cm r c Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric.

Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the foot.

Lower the foot, and then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.

r Curl of the foot

NOTE:

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

t 0.6 cm (1/4˝)

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Gathering

Machine settings q w Thread tension: 1 e

Pattern:


MODE 1: 01

Zigzag foot A

5

Loosen the thread tension to “1” and increase the stitch length to 5.0.

NOTE:

Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm (4˝) thread tail to the back before starting to sew.

Use the thread cutter on the face cover.

Sew two rows of straight stitches 0.6 cm (1/4˝) apart.

Knot the threads at the beginning.

Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric.

Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers evenly.

Pintucking


Pattern:


MODE 1: 04

Blind hem foot G

5

Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together.

Place the folded fabric under the blind hem foot.

Align the edge of the fold with the guide on the foot, and lower the foot.

Sew while guiding the edge of the fold along the guide.

Open the fabric and press the tuck to one side.

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Zigzag Stitch

Machine settings q Pattern: MODE 1: 11, 12 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: r Foot pressure:

Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

5

Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics.

A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.

Adjusting the stitch length

The stitch length of the zigzag stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting key.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to increase the stitch length.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to decrease the stitch length.

q Stitch length q q

(A) (B)

Adjusting the stitch width

The stitch width of the zigzag stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting key.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to increase the stitch width.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the stitch width.

q Stitch width

(A): The pattern number 11 (mode 1) has a fixed center

needle drop position. The stitch width changes

symmetrically.

(B): The pattern number 12 (mode 1) has a fixed right

needle drop position. When you change the stitch

width, the left needle drop position will change.

w Fixed right needle position w

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Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch)


Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

5

This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.

Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance.

After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.

Overcasting Stitch


Pattern:


MODE 1: 14

Overcast foot M

5

This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics.

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

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew.

q Edge of fabric w Guide

NOTE:

The stitch width cannot be changed.

w q

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Knit Stitch


Pattern:


MODE 1: 15

Overcast foot M

4

This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.



NOTE:


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Double Overcasting Stitch


Pattern:


MODE 1: 16

Overcast foot M

5

This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines.

Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel.



NOTE:


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Blind Hemming


Pattern:


MODE 1: 18, 19

Blind hemming foot G

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Select pattern 18 for woven fabrics or pattern 19 for elastic fabrics.

Folding the fabric

Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown.

q Heavy fabric w Fine to medium fabric e 0.4 – 0.7 cm (3/16˝–1/4˝) r Overcasting t Wrong side of fabric

Sewing

Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of the guide on the foot.

Lower the presser foot.

Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stitch width adjusting key so that the needle just pierces the folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over to the left side.

Sew guiding the fold along the guide.

y Guide on the foot u Fold i

Open the fabric with the right side up.

The stitches on the right side of the fabric will be almost invisible.

i Right side of fabric

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Changing the needle drop position

Press the stitch width adjusting key.

The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position and the guide in millimeters r .

Press the “ ” sign to move the needle to the right.

Press the “ ” sign to move the needle to the left.

q Left needle drop position w Right needle drop position e Guide on foot r Distance between the left needle position and the

guide

NOTE:

The stitch width of patterns 18 (mode 1) and 19 (mode

1) cannot be changed, but the needle drop position will move.

q r w q

Making the straight stitches in pattern number 19 longer

Program a combination of patterns 18 (mode 1) and pattern 40 (mode 2).

Two straight stitches will be added to the blind hem stitch when combining with pattern 40 (mode 2) q (Refer to page 78).

Attaching Elastic


Pattern:


MODE 1: 20

Satin stitch foot F

5

Mark the elastic into quarters. Match those to the center front, center back and side seams, and pin the elastic to the fabric.

Place the elastic under the foot and stitch into place while stretch the elastic evenly.

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Lingerie Stitch


Pattern:


MODE 1: 21

Satin stitch foot F

5

Sew a fine seam in lingerie and lightweight knits. The small seam size stretches and is comfortable to wear.

Place fabric edges so needle just clears edge when it swings off the fabric to the right.

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Super Overlock Stitch


Pattern:


MODE 1: 22

Satin stitch foot F

5

This industrial inspired overlock stitch is excellent for assembling and finishing fabrics together in one step.

Apply ribbing to knits and garment retains its shape.

Elna invented this stitch in 1982.

Place the fabric edges together under the presser foot next to the right side edge of the presser foot.

q Edge of fabric q

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Buttonholes

Variety of buttonholes

23 Square buttonhole

This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics.

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

24 Round end buttonhole

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

25 Fine fabric buttonhole

This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine, delicate fabrics such as fine silk.

26-28 Keyhole buttonholes

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

29-31 Stretch buttonholes

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

32 Welted buttonhole

This is a template pattern for the hand sewn welted

(bound) buttonhole.

NOTE:

Sewing procedure of patterns 24-32 is the same as pattern number 23.

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Square Buttonhole

Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure:

MODE 1: 23

AUTO

Automatic buttonhole foot R

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

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

(3/8˝) to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter.

When selecting the buttonholes, the LCD screen advise you to lower the buttonhole lever.

NOTE:

It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads.

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

The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for ordinary buttons.

Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics.

Sewing z Pull the button holder to the back, and place the button in it. Push it together tightly on the button.

q Button holder

NOTE:

Check the length of the test buttonhole, and adjust the buttonhole length if necessary by turning the adjusting screw on the buttonhole foot.

To increase the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting screw to move the marker toward “L”.

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

w Adjusting screw

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

Press the lockout key.

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

You may lift the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position when placing the automatic buttonhole foot under the foot holder.

Raise the presser foot.

r Groove

t Pin c Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole of foot.

Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric and place it under the buttonhole foot. Lower the needle at the starting point by turning the handwheel.

y Starting point

v u v Lower the presser foot and pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.

u Buttonhole lever i

NOTE:

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

i No gap o Starting point

!0

Sewing gap b

!0

o

!0

o

!0

o b Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the thread and continue sewing.

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, n The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence shown. When the buttonhole is finished, the machine will stop automatically with the needle in the up position.

Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric.

NOTE:

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

m After you finish buttonhole sewing, push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.

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, Place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting the threads. Cut the opening with the seam ripper. Use an eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole.

NOTE:

To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous one.

After the buttonhole is finished, simply press the start/ stop button again.

Do not raise the foot or reselect the pattern.

The machine will sew another buttonhole over the previous one.

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Manual settings

The buttonhole width can be adjusted by pressing the stitch width adjusting key.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to increase the buttonhole width.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the buttonhole width.

q Stitch width adjusting key

w Narrower buttonhole

e Wider buttonhole

NOTE:

The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 9.0.

Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density

The buttonhole stitch density can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjusting key.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to make the buttonhole stitch less dense.

Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to make the buttonhole stitch denser.

q Stitch length adjusting key

w Denser buttonhole

e Less dense buttonhole

NOTE:

The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.2 to 1.0.

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Using the Stabilizer Plate

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

w z Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate q into the slot w of the buttonhole foot.

q Stabilizer plate

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

Attach the buttonhole foot to the machine.

Draw the needle thread to the left between the foot and stabilizer plate.

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Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.

Start the machine while pulling the needle thread lightly to the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the thread and continue sewing.

NOTE:

The sewing procedure is exactly the same as that for square buttonholes.

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Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes


MODE 1: 24, 25

AUTO


5

The sewing procedure is the same as the square buttonhole (refer to pages 47-49).

The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown.

q Starting point

NOTE:



Keyhole Buttonholes


MODE 1: 26-28

AUTO


5

NOTE:

The buttonhole 27 is used for thick buttons on medium weight fabrics.

The buttonhole 28 is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics.



Use an eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole.

q Starting point

w Eyelet puncher

NOTE:



Stretch Buttonholes


MODE 1: 29-31

AUTO


5

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q Starting point

NOTE:


The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.5 to 1.0 for pattern 29 (mode 1), 0.7 to 1.2 for pattern 30 (mode

1) and 0.5 to 2.5 for pattern 31 (mode 1). If the stitch balance of the left and right row is not even, correct it by turning the feed balancing dial (refer to page 86).

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Corded Buttonhole


MODE 1: 29

AUTO


5

Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole foot.

Hook a filler cord on the spur on the front of the foot.

Bring the ends of cord toward the back and under the foot.

Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends between the ribs and metal plate.

q Spur w Metal plate q

To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as a square buttonhole.

Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole will start.

Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.

Pull the needle thread lightly to the left.

Start the machine to sew the buttonhole over the cord.

The machine stops automatically when finished.

Remove the fabric from the machine.

Cut the filler cord at both ends.

To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to page 49.

NOTE:

Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of filler cord used.

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Welted Buttonhole


MODE 1: 32

AUTO


5 r e e r

A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole.

Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored garments, but are not recommended for sheer or delicate fabrics where the patch might show through or add bulk.

z Baste a patch to the garment fabric with the right

sides together.

q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric x Select pattern 32 (mode 1).

Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together.

Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the

patch out through the slit to the other side.

q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric e Right side of patch c Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is

showing. Use an iron to press both corner ends until

they are squared off.

e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric v Fold back each side of the patch to form buttonhole

lips.

q Wrong side of patch e Right side of patch b Press both folds with an iron.

e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric w n Baste both edges of the seam with a needle and

thread by hand.

w Right side of garment fabric

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.

⁄0

⁄1

⁄2

⁄3 e y t r r w m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back and forth beside the original seam to secure flaps of the patch.

r Wrong side of garment fabric t Sew back and forth

, Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth three times over the triangular end.

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

.

The patch should be cut 1 to 1.5 cm (7/16˝ – 5/8˝) away from the hole. The corners should be cut rounded off as shown.

e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric

⁄0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment fabric. Mark the 4 corners with pins as shown.

y Facing u Garment fabric u u y y u

⁄1 Turn all the layers over and cut the buttonhole opening on the facing in the same way as step x .

Four marker pins show you the corner points on the facing. Fold back each flap between the facing and patch.

y Facing u Garment fabric

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

y Facing u Garment fabric

⁄3 The welted buttonhole is complete.

u Garment fabric

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Button Sewing

Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: t Feed dog:

MODE 1: 33

AUTO

Button sewing foot T

5

Lowered w

Attaching the button sewing foot T

Insert the rear pin on the foot into the rear groove of the foot holder.

q Rear pin w Rear groove

Gently lower the presser bar while holding the foot with your fingers.

Sewing

Lower the feed dog.

Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your hand.

Lower the foot to hold the button in place, aligning the direction of the button.

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the needle bar swings to the right.

Press the stitch width adjusting key so the needle enters into the right hole of the button.

Start sewing and continue until the machine stops automatically.

Remove the fabric from the machine.

Pull the bobbin threads to bring the needle threads down to the wrong side of the fabric.

Tie the threads together.

NOTE:

Do not use the thread cutter button to cut the threads.

Otherwise, you cannot tie the threads.

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Darning


MODE 1: 34

AUTO


5 e z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the

button holder all the way out.

Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point. Then lower the foot.

q Button holder w Starting point x Start the machine and sew to the required length, then press the reverse button. This sets the darning length.

Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

e Reverse button r Required length c Sew another layer of darning over the first layer, at a

right angle to it.

NOTE:

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

r r

To sew the same size darning

Simply start the machine to sew another darning in the same size.

To sew the next darning in a different size, press the memory key.

e

To sew a shorter darning

Sew the first line to the desired length and stop the machine.

Press the reverse button and start the machine again.

The machine will sew the rest of the darning and stop automatically.

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d1–d4 d6–d9

To adjust the evenness of darning stitches

You can correct unevenness of darning stitches by pressing the “ ” or “ ” key of the stitch length adjusting key.

If the left corner is lower than the right side, press the

“ ” key to correct it, and vice versa.

NOTE:

The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9

(default setting is d5).

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Tacking


MODE 1: 35

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F

5 q

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

Sewing

Lower the needle at the starting point.

Lower the foot and sew until the machine stops automatically.

The machine will sew a tacking 1.5 cm (9/16˝) long automatically.

q Tacking

w Starting point

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→ → e q r

→ w e

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Sewing a shorter tack

To sew a tack shorter than 1.5 cm (9/16˝), first stop the machine after sewing the required length, and then press the reverse button.

The required length has been determined.

Start the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

q Starting point

w Required length

e Tack length

r Reverse button

Sewing the same size tack

To sew another tack at the same size, simply start the machine and it will stop automatically when finishing sewing.

Sewing the tack at a different size

To sew the next tack at a different size, press the memory key to memorize a new size and start sewing from the beginning.

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Eyelet


MODE 1: 36

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F

5

The eyelet is used for belt holes etc.

Sewing

Sew until the machine stops automatically.

Open the eyelet with an eyelet puncher or pointed scissors.

q Starting point q q

L1 w

L3

Adjusting the shape of an eyelet

Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows:

If the eyelet gap opens, press “ ” on the stitch length adjusting key.

If the eyelet overlaps, press “ ” on the stitch length adjusting key.

q Eyelet gap opens

w Eyelet overlaps

NOTE:

The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L3 (default

setting is L2).

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DECORATIVE STITCHING

Applique

Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension:

MODE 1: 37-44

AUTO e Presser foot: r Foot pressure:

Satin stitch foot F or


4

Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place.

Guide the applique fabric, so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right.

(A) (B) (A): The patterns number 37, 38 and 42 (mode 1) have a

fixed center needle drop position.

The stitch width changes symmetrically.

(B): The patterns number 39, 40, 41, 43 and 44 (mode 1)

have a fixed right needle drop position. When you

change the stitch width, the left needle drop position

will change.

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Fringing


MODE 1: 37

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F

4

Fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls.

Choose a firm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily.

Carefully cut the fabric on the grain. Remove a single strand of yarn or thread where the fringing is to begin.

Sew down the left side so the right hand stitches fall in the open space.

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Remove all excess yarn located to the right of the stitching and create a fringe.

Drawn Work


MODE 1: 37

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F

4

Drawn work uses the same method as fringing. Choose a firm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily.

z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain. Determine the width of the drawn work and remove one strand of yarn or fabric thread at each end.

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q Mirror image key c Remove the yarn or fabric threads between the stitching.

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Smocking


MODE 1: 50

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F

5

* Stitch patterns (mode 1) can also be used.

Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width.

Sew rows of straight stitches, 1 cm (3/8˝) apart with the stitch length “5.0” and thread tension dial at “1” to across the area to be smocked.

q 1 cm (3/8˝)

Tie the threads along one edge. From the other edge, pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly.

NOTE:

Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm (4˝) thread tail to the back before starting to sew.

Use the thread cutter on the face cover.

Select a smocking stitch and return the thread tension dial to “AUTO”.

Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.

Remove the straight stitches between the gathered rows.

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Fagoting


MODE 1: 58

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F

5

* Stitch patterns (mode 1) (mode 2) can also be used.

Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest.

Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (5/8˝) and press.

Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 0.5 cm

(3/16˝) apart.

q 0.5 cm (3/16˝)

Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side.

After finishing sewing, tear away the paper.

Scallop


MODE 1: 66

AUTO

Zigzag foot A

5

* Stitch pattern (mode 1) can also be used.

Sew scallops 1 cm (3/8˝) from the fabric edge.

Trim the allowance close to the stitches.

Make sure not to cut the stitches.

French Knots


MODE 2: 43

5−8

Satin stitch foot F

5

Tighten the thread tension to 5-8 when sewing.

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Patchwork Piecing


MODE 1: 05, 06, 07, 05S-07S

AUTO

1/4˝ seam foot O or

Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

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NOTE:

Use 1/4˝ seam foot O for the stitch pattern 06, 07, 06S and 07S in mode 1.

Use Zigzag foot or Even feed foot for stitch pattern 05 and 05S.

Patchwork piecing

Select pattern 06 (mode 1).

Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1/4˝ seam allowance.

q Guide

w Right sides of the fabric

Angle scales on the needle plate

You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angle without marking, by using the angle scales on the needle plate.

The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120 degrees.

Use the broken lines when piecing the patchwork pieces with the 1/4˝ seam foot O as illustrated.

q Broken line

NOTE:

Use the solid lines when piecing the patchwork pieces with the zigzag foot A. Align the edge of the fabric to the 1/4˝ seam guide line.

w Solid line

e 1/4˝ seam guide line

Patchwork


MODE 2: 08

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F

5

* Stitch patterns (mode 1) (mode 2) can also be used.

• Patchwork

Open the seam flat with the right side up and sew patchwork stitch along the seam line.

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Quilting

Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: t Quilting guide bar or

MODE 1: 01, 01S

AUTO

Zigzag foot A or

Even feed foot

5

Quilting guide bar (for even feed foot)

Attaching the quilting guide bar

The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.

Insert the quilting guide bar into the opening and slide the quilting guide bar to the position according to the desired seam spacing.

q Opening on the foot holder

w Quilting guide bar

e Seam spacing

Sewing

Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting guide bar.

Quilting guide bar for even feed foot

Push down the quilting guide bar into the slit on the even feed foot.

r Quilting guide bar (for even feed foot) r t

Slide the quilting guide bar to the right or left to match it with the seam spacing.

t Seam spacing

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Circular Sewing

The circular pivot pin is inserted into free arm and provides a pivot point to sew perfect curves or circles for doilies or large scallops.

Select a desired decorative stitch.

Fold fabric into quarters to determine center. Pierce center of fabric with pivot pin. Insert pivot pin into hole on the extension table. Lower presser foot and sew. Smooth the fabric out evenly from the center to the front of the foot by hand.

q Circular pivot pin

w Holes for circular pivot pin

NOTE:

Light to medium weight fabrics will need a stabilizer to sew the circle/curve correctly.

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Stippling


MODE 2: 03

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F or


5

* Stitch patterns (mode 2) can also be used.

A pre-programmed stippling stitch is a fast and easy method to quilt small areas.

Place a quilt layer and sew.

Clasp Stitches


MODE 2: 06

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F

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You can close quilt layers by using the clasp stitch.

Select stitch pattern 06 (mode 2). Press the memory key.

Select locking stitch (pattern 87 (mode 2)).

Start sewing.

The machine sews clasp stitch and locking stitch then stops automatically.

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Free Motion Quilting (1)

Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension:

MODE 1: 04S

AUTO e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: t Feed dog:

Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S

5

Lowered e

Attaching the convertible free motion quilting foot

Attach the needle plate for straight stitch (refer to page 16).

Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder.

Attach the convertible free motion quilting foot to the presser bar and tighten the setscrew firmly with the 　 screwdriver.

Place the fabric under the foot.

Adjust the height of the foot by turning the round nut until bottom of the foot barely touches top of the fabric.

q Setscrew

w Presser bar

e Round nut

Changing the foot

This foot is comes with the closed-toe foot attached, however, it is convertible to the open-toe foot and clear view foot.

To change the foot, raise the foot and turn the round nut to bring the foot to the lowest position.

Remove the setscrew and remove the closed-toe foot.

Attach the desired foot and secure it with the setscrew.

Adjust the height of the foot.

q Setscrew

w Closed-toe foot

e Open-toe foot

r Clear view foot

Sewing

Baste or pin the quilt layers. Draw a quilt design on the top fabric with a washable maker.

Sew at medium speed while guiding the quilt layers with your hands.

Move the quilt layers 3 mm (1/8˝) or less per stitch.

CAUTION:

Do not select any pattern other than the straight stitch with left needle position.

Do not move the quilt layers toward you when the open-toe foot is attached.

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Free Motion Quilting (2)

Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: t Feed dog:

MODE 1: 01, 01S, 04, 04S, 11, 12

AUTO

Darning foot PD-H

5

Lowered

NOTE:

A message appears when starting the machine with the feed dog lowered.

Start sewing again to proceed sewing.

Baste or pin the quilt layers. Draw a quilt design on the top fabric with a washable maker.

Sew at medium speed while guiding the quilt layers with your hands.

Move the quilt layers 3 mm (1/8˝) or less per stitch.

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Hand-look Quilt Stitches


MODE 2: 36, 37

6–8

Satin stitch foot F

5

Patterns 36 and 37 in mode 2 are special stitches for quilting which look like hand sewn stitches.

Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin.

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

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Satin Stitches


MODE 1: 74–85

AUTO

Satin stitch foot F

5

Patterns 74–85 can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same.

w q

Elongation ratio

Example: Pattern number 76 (mode 1)

Select pattern number 76 (mode 1).

Press the elongation key to select the desired elongation ratio.

Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original pattern length; L1 (original length) to L5.

q Elongation key

w Elongation ratio

The stitch length and width can also be changed.

L1 L2 L3 L4 L5

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Mode 1

Mode 2

Twin Needle Sewing

The utility stitches and decorative stitches shown on the left can be sewn with a twin needle.

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

CAUTION:

Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key before changing the needle.

Do not use twin needles other than one included in the standard accessories, otherwise the needle may hit the needle plate, foot or hook and break.

q Lockout key q b v x z w c b

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin.

Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the spool with the spool holder.

w Extra spool pin

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

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

NOTE:

Threading from points z to b is the same as for a single needle (refer to page 22).

Slip one of the threads through the needle bar thread guide on the left, and the other one on the right.

Thread the needles from front to back.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.

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NOTE:

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

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

• When changing the sewing direction, raise the needle and presser foot then turn the fabric.

• When you select stitch patterns not for twin needle sewing and press the twin needle key, the twin needle mark will blink on the LCD screen and the caution buzzer sound.

• Stitch patterns cannot be memorized in the twin needle mode.

• Use the thread cutter on the face cover when trimming threads.

• Use fine threads #60 or larger number for the twin needle sewing.

Buttonholes and specialty stitches such as darning or eyelet, and monogram cannot be selected.

e Twin needle key r Twin needle icon t Maximum width (3.0)

Select the desired pattern suitable for twin needle sewing.

Press the twin needle key.

The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm.

The needle drop position of straight stitches is restricted to between 3.0 and 6.0.

After twin needle sewing is finished, press the twin needle key. The twin needle icon blinks.

Replace the twin needle with a single needle.

Turn off and on the power switch or press the twin needle key to return to the single stitch mode.

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PROGRAMMING A PATTERN

COMBINATION

Pattern Combination

Example: Programming patterns 79 and 81 (mode 1).

NOTE:

• Patterns in the different groups, letters and numbers can also be programmed.

• Check tension balance by test sewing.

Manual tension adjustment may be required when sewing a pattern combination.

• Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized.

z Select pattern 79 (mode 1).

x Press the memory key.

c Select pattern 81 (mode 1).

v Press the memory key.

q b Start sewing. Combination of patterns 79 and 81 will be sewn continuously.

NOTE:

If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of sewing, the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and stop automatically. q Auto-lock button

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Programming Auto-lock Stitch

Example: Programming patterns 76 (mode 1) and autolock stitch. The machine will sew the pattern, auto-lock stitch, and stop automatically.




Press the memory key.

q w v Start sewing. Pattern 76 and 87 (auto-lock stitch) will be sewn automatically.

w Auto-lock stitch

NOTE:

The locking stitch at the beginning q is pre-programmed.

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Programming Automatic Thread Cutting

To cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern combination, press automatic thread cutting key.

The cutter sign will be indicated on the LCD screen.

Press the automatic thread cutting key again to cancel it.

q Cutter sign q z Select pattern 79 (mode 1).




q w b Press the automatic thread cutting key.

The cutter sign appears on the LCD screen.

w Automatic thread cutting key n Start sewing.

The machine will sew the pattern combination, auto-lock stitch and cut the threads, then stop automatically.

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Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image

Example: Pattern 79 (mode 1) and its mirror image z Select pattern 79 (mode 1).

x c v b q x Press the memory key.


Press the mirror image key.

The mirror sign will appear on the LCD screen.

q Mirror sign v Press the memory key.

b Start sewing.

The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly.

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Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning

If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern and wish to sew it over again, press the startover key to sew the pattern from the beginning.

Example: Pattern 76 (mode 1) z Select pattern 76 (mode 1). Start sewing.

x Sewing stopped.

q Stopped position c Press the startover key.

w Startover key v Sewing starts from the beginning of the pattern.

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Resuming a Pattern Combination from the

Beginning

If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern combination and wish to start sewing again from the incomplete pattern, press the startover key to select the pattern you wish to start over from.

Example: Pattern combination 76, 79 and 80 (mode 1) z Program the pattern combination 76, 79 and 80 in

mode 1.

Start sewing.

x Sewing stopped. The number of sewing order appears on the LCD screen.

q Stopped position

w Sewing order c Press the startover key. The number will count down and the stitch image will be displayed each time you press the startover key. Select the stitch pattern you wish to start over from.

e Startover key v Press the start/stop button.

Sewing starts from the number of the programmed stitch pattern.

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Bridge Stitches

Stitch pattern numbers 38 to 42 (mode 2) are bridge stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern.

NOTE:

The bridge stitch pattern numbers 40 and 42 (mode 2) cannot be selected individually.

Insert the bridge stitches after a stitch pattern.

When the pattern is deleted, the inserted bridge stitches are also deleted.

Example: Combination of pattern 47 (mode 1) and pattern 40 (mode 2).





b Start sewing.

Two counts of the straight stitch are added to pattern

47.

q Bridge stitch q w

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NOTE:

The number on the right of the stitch image indicates stitch counts to be inserted.

The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns

38, 39 and 41 in mode 2 are independent from those of the combined pattern.

Patterns 40 and 42 in mode 2 will inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination.

Use patterns 38 or 39 in mode 2 with satin stitches.

q Pattern 38

w Pattern 39

Use pattern 41 in mode 2 if you wish to add straight stretch stitches.

w

Use the stitch pattern 86 (blank space) in mode 1 or 2 if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns.

w Blank space

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Monogramming

Selecting a character

In mode 3, 4, 5 and 6, you can program text by entering the number and alphabets.

Mode 3: Alphabets/number/symbol

Mode 4: European accented letters

Mode 5: Cyrillic letters

Mode 6: 9 mm monogram (capital letter/number only)

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Programming a monogram

Example: To program “ R&B ” z Press the mode key 2 times to enter mode 3.

x Select pattern 28.

c Press the memory key.

v Select pattern 63.

b Press the memory key.

n Select pattern 12.

m Press the memory key.

, Press the auto thread cutting key.

The cutter sign will appear.

. Press the start/stop button.

The machine will sew “R&B”, cut the threads and stop automatically.

q w e

Spacing

To enter the space in monogramming, select the stitch pattern 97, 98 or 99 in mode 3, 4, 5 or 6.

q Pattern 97: Small-size space (2.5 mm) w Pattern 98: Medium-size space (3.5 mm) e Pattern 99: Large-size space (5.0 mm)

9.0 mm

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Monogram size

The stitch width of monogramming does not indicate the actual size of character. That is an overall height including before-edge and after-edge. To sew monogramming of full 9 mm height (uppercase alphabet only), press mode key 5 times to enter mode 6.

q Before-edge w After-edge

Reducing the size of letters

To reduce the height of character to approximately 2/3 of its original size, select the character with the cursor key and press “ ” of the stitch width adjusting key.

NOTE:

The size of 9 mm monogram (mode 6) cannot be reduced.

A

A 2/3

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Editing a Pattern Combination

Viewing a long combination

The LCD screen only shows one pattern at a time.

If the entire combination is not displayed, press the cursor key to view the rest of the combination.

Press the right arrow “ ” q on the cursor key to shift the cursor to the right.

Press the left arrow “ ” w on the cursor key to shift the cursor to the left.

NOTE:

Arrow signs ( , ) r on the LCD screen indicate that there is the rest of the combination in that direction.

Once sewing has started, the cursor appears under the first pattern and will shift to the right as you sew.

Press the cursor key again to view the hidden patterns or to edit the pattern combination.

The cursor will blink and can be moved to the desired position.

q Right arrow

w Left arrow

e Cursor

r Arrow sign

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Deleting and Inserting a Pattern

Example: Deleting pattern “B” and inserting “W” from

“ABC”.

z Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the pattern to be deleted.

Move the cursor under the pattern “B”.

x Press the clear key.

Pattern “B” will be deleted. c Enter “W”.

Pattern “W” will be inserted between “A” and “C”. v Press the memory key to memorize the new pattern combination.

NOTE:

Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return to the display prior to programming.

Duplicating a Pattern

Example: Duplicating a “W”.

z Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the pattern to be duplicated.

x Press the memory key and “W” will be duplicated after the pattern “W”.

Uniform Stitch Adjustment

The stitch width and length of the programmed patterns can be uniformly adjusted.

Example: Adjusting the stitch width of the programmed pattern 52 (mode 2) and its mirror image.

q w

Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern.

Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the stitch width.

NOTE:

Stitch length can be uniformly adjusted if the programmed patterns in the same category (satin stitches or stretch stitches) have been programmed.

The stitch width of the programmed patterns will be adjusted uniformly.

q Original width w Uniformly adjusted width

(A) (B) (C) (D)

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Unified Needle Drop Position

The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the pattern combination:

(A) Unified to the left when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the center needle position.

(B) Unified to the right when combining the patterns with the center needle position and the right needle position.

(C) Unified to the center when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the right needle position.

(D) Unified to the center when combining the patterns with the left, center and right needle positions.

v b z x c

Individual Stitch Adjustment

The stitch width and length can be individually adjusted for each pattern in a programmed combination.

Example: Changing the stitch width of the one pattern in the combination z Select pattern 76 (mode 1).

Press the memory key.

x Press the memory key again.

c Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the second pattern.

v Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the width to “3.5”.

b Press the start/stop button.

The machine will sew the pattern combination.

The stitch width of the second pattern in the combination is adjusted.

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NOTE:

To view the stitch settings of each pattern, shift the cursor under the desired pattern then press the stitch width or length adjusting key. The settings will be displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen.

If you press the stitch width or length adjusting key when the cursor is to the right of the last programmed pattern, individual adjustments will be cancelled and uniform adjustment will be applied.

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Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.

Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use.

If decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or the manual buttonhole stitch are deformed, correct them with the feed balancing dial.

Remove the cap by using the screwdriver etc. Make sure not to scratch the machine body with the screwdriver.

q Cap w Neutral position

NOTE:

Return the feed balancing dial to its neutral position when the sewing is finished.

Stretch stitch pattern

Example: Pattern 08 (mode 2)

If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of “+”.

If the pattern is drawn out, turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of “–”.

+ –

Letters and numbers

Example: Pattern 08 (mode 3)

If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of “+”.

If the pattern is drawn out, turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of “–”.

+ –

Stitch balance of the stretch buttonholes

Example: Patterns 29 (mode 1)

If the right row is denser, turn the dial in the direction of “+”.

If the left row is denser, turn the dial in the direction of “–”.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning.

Cleaning the Hook Area

Clean the hook area at least once a month.

Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine.

Remove the needle plate (refer to page 16).

Remove the needle and presser foot.

NOTE:

Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than as explained in this section.

z Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder.

q Bobbin holder x Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush.

Clean the feed dog and auto thread cutter device with the lint brush.

w Lint brush e Feed dog r Auto thread cutter device t c Clean the hook race with a soft cloth.

t Soft cloth v q y u

87 v Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook race.

Insert the bobbin.

Attach the needle plate, presser foot and needle.

y Knob u Stopper

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Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide

Clean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top cover at least once a month.

z Remove the needle thread and remove the thread guide plate by pulling it up.

q Thread guide plate x c e w v r x Remove lint and dust from the brush on the underside of the thread guide plate using a lint brush.

w Brush on the thread guide plate c Clean the area around and under the pre-tension leaf with the lint brush.

e Pre-tension leaf v Set the thread guide plate on the machine, inserting the tenons into the slots. Push the thread guide plate down to snap it in place.

r Tenon

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Problems and Warning Signals

If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below.

Warning Sign Cause

1. The start/stop button is pressed with the foot control connected.

2. The foot control is out of order.

(The foot control sign keeps blinking.)

The machine is started without lowering the presser foot.

Try this

Disconnect the foot control.

Contact the service center or the store from whom the machine was purchased.

Lower the presser foot and start the machine.

The machine will stop if the presser foot is raised while sewing.

The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the right.

Lower the presser foot and start the machine again.

Shift the bobbin winder spindle to the left for stitching.

The machine will stop if the buttonhole is sewn without lowering the buttonhole lever.

Lower the buttonhole lever and start the machine again.

The twin needle key is pressed when a pattern unsuitable for twin needle sewing has been selected.

Select the pattern suitable for twin needle sewing.

The twin needle key is pressed when the twin needle sign is indicated on the LCD screen.

Replace the twin needle with a single needle and press the twin needle key.

The machine is started without lowering the feed dog with button sewing selected.

Lower the feed dog.

The machine is started with the feed dog lowered.

Raise the feed dog.

The machine is started without the needle plate.

The machine is started when the needle plate for straight stitch is attached and a pattern that cannot be used for the needle plate has been selected.

Attach the needle plate.

Replace the needle plate.

The machine is started after halting due to overload.

Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart. Remove tangled threads around take-up lever, hook race and automatic thread cutting mechanism.

Do not lower the feed dog, raise presser foot or shift bobbin winder spindle while the machine is running.

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Warning Sign

　

(E1-E7)

Cause

The selected stitch patter cannot be flipped.

Try this

Select the other stitch pattern for a mirror image.

The machine does not work properly due to a problem in the control circuit.

Contact the service center or the store from whom the machine was purchased.

Audible Signal The Buzzer sounds when: pip Normal operation.

pip-pip-pip peep

Invalid operation or malfunction.

E1-E7 error occurred.

pip pi-pi-pi-peep Buttonhole is completed.

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Troubleshooting

Condition

The needle thread breaks

Cause

1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.

2. The needle thread tension is too tight.

3. The needle is bent or blunt.

4. The needle is incorrectly inserted.

5. The needle thread is not set under the presser foot when start sewing.

6. The fabric is moved too fast when stitching free motion quilting.

7. The thread is tangled around the spool.

The bobbin thread breaks

1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder.

2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.

3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly.

The needle breaks 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.

2. The needle clamp screw is loose.

3. The fabric is pulled forward when using the open-toe foot.

4. The needle is too fine for the fabric being used.

5. An inappropriate presser foot is used.

Skipped stitches

Seam puckering

The fabric is not feeding smoothly

1. The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt.

2. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn.

3. A blue tip needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics.


5. A poor quality needle is used.

1. The needle thread tension is too tight.


3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.

4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric.

5. The foot pressure is not adjusted properly.

6. A stabilizer is not used when sewing very fine fabrics.

1. The feed dog is packed with lint.

2. The stitches are too fine.

3. The feed dog is not raised after ”drop feed” sewing.

Loops on the seams 1. The needle thread tension is too loose.

2. The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric.

The machine does not work

1. The machine is not plugged in or foot control is not connected.

2. Thread has been caught in the hook race.

3. The presser foot is not lowered.

Buttonhole sewing is not sewn properly

1. The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.

2. The interfacing has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric.

3. The buttonhole lever is not lowered.

The machine is noisy

Layers shift

Auto thread cutting failed

The stitch pattern cannot be selected.

The needle thread appears on the wrong side of the fabric when the stitch width value is larger than “7.0”.

1. Thread has been caught in the hook race.

2. Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder.

1. The foot pressure is not suitable for fabrics being sewn.

1. Thread is too thick for the auto thread cutting.

2. Threads have been caught in the thread cutter mechanism.

1. The needle plate for straight stitch is attached to the machine.

2. The stitch pattern is 40 or 42 in mode 2 (Bridge stitches).

1. Thread tension is not balanced.

Reference

Page 22

Page 13

Page 17

Page 17

Page 29

Page 68, 69

Use the spool holder.

Page 21

Page 87

Change the bobbin.

Page 17

Page 17

Page 68

Page 17

Use the correct foot.

Page 17

Page 17

Use the stretch stitch needle.

Page 22

Change the needle.

Page 13

Page 22

Page 17

Make stitch shorter.

Page 12

Apply a stabilizer.

Page 87

Make stitch longer.

Page 12

Page 13

Page 17

Page 7

Page 87

Page 11

Page 50

Apply an interfacing.

Page 48

Page 87

Page 87

Page 12

Page 8

Page 87

Page 32

Page 78

Page 13

It is not abnormal for a faint humming sound to be heard from the internal motors.

The LCD screen and function key area may become warm after several hours of continuous use.

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