IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. 2. 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. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb.
TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE .................................. 3 BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1) .................................... 25 Name of Parts ........................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ............................................... 4 Straight Stitch ......................................................... 25 To sew ........................................................................ 25 To sew from the edge of thick fabric ..........................
UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) ................... 42 MONOGRAMMING (Mode 4) ............................... 66 Selecting a Letter Style ........................................ 66 Programming a Monogram .................................. 67 Editing a Monogram ............................................. 68 Buttonholes ........................................................... 42 Sensor buttonholes .................................................. 43 To sew ...........................
KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts 6 3 1 2 7 4 5 8 9 10 25 24 11 23 12 22 13 21 14 20 15 28 30 16 29 17 26 27 18 19 39 31 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.
1 2 Standard Accessories 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply 1 Turn off the power switch. Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch. 3 1 Power Switch 2 Foot Control Plug 3 Machine Socket 4 Machine Plug 5 Power Supply Plug 6 Wall Outlet NOTE: If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds before turning it on again.
Function Buttons 1 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads. 5 Thread Cutter Signal 1 5 NOTES: The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads #30 or finer. Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well.
1 3 2 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 11 1 Mode button: Press this button to select the desired mode. 2 Letter style button: Press this button to change the letter style of monogram. 3 Memory/recall button: Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations. The previous pattern combination will be replaced by the new combination when pressing this button after programming.
12 Pattern selection buttons 12 Press these buttons to select the desired pattern. In the direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns number 01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the corresponding button. In other modes, enter the two-digit pattern number with the numeral buttons. 17 13 14 15 16 13 Auto thread cutter button: Press this button after the last memorized pattern and the machine will automatically trim the threads when sewing is finished.
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. This allows for easy removal of the presser foot and helps you to place thick fabrics under it.
Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrong foot can cause the needle to break. 2 3 To snap off: Raise the needle and presser foot. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the foot will drop. 1 Red Button 2 Foot Holder 3 Presser Foot 1 6 5 4 To snap on: Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses 1 1 Zigzag foot A: This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results. 2 2 Overedge foot C: This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on the foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the raw edge of fabrics. 3 3 Rolled hem foot D: This special foot is for sewing a rolled hem.
Winding the Bobbin 1 Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. 2 Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. 3 1 2 3 Hook Cover Plate Release Button Hook Cover Plate Bobbin NOTES: Avoid using a bobbin when it begins to empty since it may cause thread bunching. Always use the correct bobbin. Using a wrong bobbin may cause malfunctions.
Winding the bobbin 1 1 2 2 3 1 Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide post from behind. 1 Thread Guide Post 2 Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk. 2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk 3 Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. 3 Bobbin Winder Spindle 4 Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left.
Inserting the bobbin 1 1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder 2 Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front of the bobbin holder. 3 Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. 4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into side notch (B). The bobbin should turn counterclockwise when pulling the bobbin thread. If not, reverse the bobbin and re-thread.
Threading the Machine 1 4 3 2 1 Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. 2 1 Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind. 1 Thread Guide Bar 2 Pass the thread through the right thread guide. 2 Right Thread Guide 3 Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown and slip it under the thread guide plate. 3 Thread Guide Plate 4 Draw the thread toward you and pass it into the left thread guide.
Threading the Machine (continued) 6 8 7 9 5 5 5 Draw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left. Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the loop of the check spring. Be sure that the thread is coming out from notch of the disk. 5 Check Spring 6 Notch 6 5 6 Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever and down into its eye from the right to the left, while holding the thread at the spool.
Automatic Needle Threader 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the up/down needle button twice. Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. 1 Up/Down Needle Button 4 Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind. 2 Needle Threader Knob 3 Hook 5 Draw the thread down around the threader guide and under the hook.
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 1 1 Raise the Presser Foot Lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. 1 Needle Thread 2 Needle Up/Down Button 2 Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread. 3 Bobbin Thread 3 Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under the presser foot.
Changing Needles 1 Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. 1 1 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. 1 Needle Clamp Screw 2 2 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.
Balancing Thread Tension 3 1 Correct tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric. For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
Adjusting the Foot Pressure 1 The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics. Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics. 2 0 1 2 3 1 2 Foot Pressure Dial Setting mark NOTE: Do not reduce the foot pressure lower than “0”. 1 2 Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever for sewing on buttons, freemotion embroidery etc.
6 7 Selecting the Sewing Mode On the LCD screen, the mode number and the following information are displayed: 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 Stitch Pattern Recommended Thread Tension Recommended Foot Stitch Width Stitch Length Recommended Foot Pressure Single or Twin Needle Setting The following 4 sewing modes are available: Mode 1 Mode 1 (Direct): The 10 most commonly used stitches can be selected directly. Mode 2 Mode 2 (Quilting): The patterns for patchwork quilting are available.
The Help Button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern when the pattern 01, 08, 09, 10 (Mode 1), or 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 22 (Mode 3) has been selected. Example: When the pattern 01 has been selected. Each time you press the help button, the LCD will show as follows: 1 1 The zigzag foot and quilting bar for quilting will be shown. 2 The rolled hem foot for rolled hem will be shown. 3 The zipper foot for zipper sewing will be shown.
Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference. Turn the power switch on while pressing the memory button and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window. 1 Memory button 2 Power Switch 3 Machine Setting Window 2 1 3 1 Resumption setting The last pattern sewnbefore turning the power off will be recalled when turning the power on again. 2 1 Press the button number 1 and the LCD screen shows normal/resumption setting display.
BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1) Straight Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you wish to start. Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear. Lower the presser foot. Depress the foot control to start sewing. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric feed naturally.
Changing sewing direction: Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam. Press the up/down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam. 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. 1 2 Using the cloth guide: 3 Attach the cloth guide on the needle plate with a screw. Adjust the position of the cloth guide and tighten the screw.
Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button. Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the needle bar to the right. Press the left side of the button (- sign) to move the needle bar to the left. 3.5 0.0 7.0 Adjusting the stitch length 1.0 The stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting button. The stitch length indication will change as pressing the button. 5.
Variety of the straight stitches 02 Straight stitch with left needle position Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics. 03 Lock-a-Matic stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once. The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, and then stop sewing automatically. 04 Locking stitch This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed.
Basting Machine Setting Pattern: 07 Thread tension:1-3 Presser foot: Darning foot P-2 Foot pressure: 1 Feed dog: Dropped The basting stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting. Lower the feed dog Set the foot pressure dial at “1”. 2 Attaching the darning foot P-2 Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder. Attach the darning foot P-2 to the presser bar putting the pin on the needle clamp screw. Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.
Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 08 Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 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 appliqué. Adjusting the stitch width 2.0 Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to increase the stitch width. 7.0 Press the left side of the button (- sign) to decrease the stitch width.
Variety of Overcasting Stitches (Modes 1 and 3) Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 08 Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Overedge foot C Foot pressure: 3 3 2 1 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew. 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot CAUTION: When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot.
Variety of Overcasting Stitches (continued) Knit stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.
Zipper Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zipper foot E Foot pressure: 3 3 4 To attach the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder. 1 Groove 2 Pin 3 To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right-hand side. 4 To sew the right side of the zipper, attach zipper foot E with the pin on the left-hand side.
To sew 1 3 3 Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“) fold. place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place. Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting. 1 Lower Fabric 2 End of the Opening 3 Zipper Teeth 4 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8”) Fold 5 Right Side of the Upper Fabric 6 Opening Size 7 Fold 8 Basting Stitches 4 Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side.
6 6 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. 11 Basting 12 Zipper Tap 7 Re-attach the zipper foot E with the left pin. Backstitch across the end of opening to 0.7 – 1 cm (3/8“). Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot. Stop about 5 cm (2”) from the top of the zipper. Unfasten the basting stitches. 13 Basting Stitches 14 End of Opening 15 0.
Rolled Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure: 3 1 To sew: 2 Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8”) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width. Trim the corner 0.5 cm (3/16”) by 0.8 cm (1/4”) for easier insertion of the hem into the foot. 3 4 1 2 3 4 Wrong Side of the Fabric 0.5 cm (3/16”) 0.8 cm (1/4”) Curl of the Foot Place the fabric aligning the edge of hem with the guide on the foot.
PATCHWORK AND QUILTING (Mode 2) Patchwork Angle scale on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angles without marking, by using the unique angle scales on the needle plate. The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120 degrees.
Stitch in the ditch with even feed foot The even feed foot is extremely effective when stitching in the ditch on patchwork quilts. 2 To attach Remove the foot holder. Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp screw and secure it with the thumb screw. 1 Thumb screw 2 Lever 3 Presser Bar 3 1 To sew Sew at a low to medium speed. Sew a line of straight stitch as close to the seam line as possible.
Quilting bar for the zigzag foot Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 2 Reduce the foot pressure to “2” for better maneuverability of bulky material. 1 2 3 4 To attach Loosen the screw on the back of the foot holder. Insert the quilting bar into the opening and slide the quilting bar to set the width at the space of the seams you desire. Tighten the screw.
Clasp stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 70 (Mode 2) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2-3 You can bind the thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch. Select the pattern 70 and press the memory button . Press the locking stitch button. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. The machine will automatically stop after sewing one unit of the pattern. Raise the presser foot and move the fabric to the next position.
Programming French Knots Example: Combination of the patterns 19 and 12. 1 1 Select the Mode 2. 2 2 Select the pattern 19. 3 3 Press the memory button. 4 4 Select the pattern 12 5 5 Press the memory button. Machine Setting Thread tension:5-8 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or Open toe satin stitch foot F-2 Foot pressure: 2-3 6 6 1 2 Lower the foot and start sewing.
UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 11 Sensor (Square) BH 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. 12 Automatic (Square) BH This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can manually set and memorize the buttonhole size to sew buttonholes of the same size.
Sensor buttonholes Machine Setting Pattern: 11 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-5 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 NOTES: Buttonholes 11 and 13 to 17 are sensor buttonholes. 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 0.5 cm (3/16 ”) to 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter. It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads.
3 3 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. 1 Buttonhole Lever 1 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 restart the machine. LED Signal Auto thread cutter If you press the auto thread cutter button after selecting a buttonhole, the LED signal will turn on.
5 5 Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first. Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch. Step 2: The machine will sew the right row. Step 3: The machine will sew the back bartack, and the machine will stop automatically. To sew another buttonhole, press the thread cutter button and raise the presser foot.
Double layer buttonhole Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous stitches. After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the machine again. Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever.
Changing buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjusting button and the adjusting window opens. Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width. Press on “—“ to decrease the buttonhole width. 1 2 3 1 2 Stitch Width Adjusting Button Narrower Buttonhole Wider Buttonhole 3 Changing buttonhole stitch density Press the stitch length adjusting button, the adjusting window opens. Press on “+” to make the buttonhole stitch coarser. Press on “—“ to make the buttonhole stitch denser.
Automatic buttonhole Machine Setting Pattern: 12 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-5 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out. Insert the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot. Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point. Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R.
To sew Depress the foot control to sew the left side up to the required length of the buttonhole. Stop the machine and press the reverse button. 4 Required Length 5 Reverse Button 4 5 Start the machine again. The machine will automatically tack and sew down the right side of the buttonhole. Stop the machine when you are directly opposite the starting point. Press the reverse button. 6 Starting Point 6 Keep the foot control depressed.
Button Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 08 (Mode 1) Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Feed dog: Dropped Unthread the needle thread. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both holes in the button. Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by turning the handwheel, so that the needle enters into the left hole in the button. Align the holes in the button with the slot on the foot and lower it to hold the button in place.
Darning Machine Setting Pattern: 18 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Pull the button holder to the rear. Place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and place the fabric back under the foot. Lower the needle at the starting point then lower the foot.
To sew a shorter darning To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop the machine after sewing the required length, then press the reverse button. The required length has been determined. 1 Restart the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically. 1 Required Length 2 Reverse Button To sew the same size darning Simply restart the machine to sew another darning at the same size. To sew the darning at a different size Press the memory button and start sewing from the beginning.
Tacking Machine Setting Pattern: 19 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. To sew Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically. The machine will sew a tacking 1.5 cm (9/16”) long automatically. 1 1.5 cm (9/16 “) 1 2 To sew a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1.
Eyelet Machine Setting Pattern: 20 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. To sew Depress the foot control to sew. The machine will sew an eyelet and stop automatically when completed. Open the eyelet with an awl, punch or pointed scissors. 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 button.
Blind Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 04 or 05 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Blind hem foot G Foot pressure: 3 Select the pattern 04 for woven fabrics or pattern 05 for elastic fabrics. 1 NOTE: The stitch width of the patterns 04 and 05 cannot be changed, but the needle drop position will move. 2 3 3 5 How to fold the fabric Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown. 1 Heavy Fabric 2 Fine to Medium Fabric 3 0.4 -0.
Changing needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting button. The LCD screen shows the left needle position from the guide in millimeters. Press on “—“ to move the needle to the right. Press on “+” to move the needle to the left.
Shell Tucking Machine Setting Pattern: 06 (Mode 3) Thread tension:6-8 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Increase the needle thread tension to “6-8”. Fold and stitch on the bias. Place the folded edge of the fabric along the slit of the foot so that the right swing of the needle falls off the edge of the fabric to form tucks. Scallop Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 08 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 The pattern 24 can also be used.
Twin Needle Sewing 4 3 NOTES: When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew. Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing. Turn off the machine before changing the needle. Use #60 or finer threads for twin needle sewing. 1 2 Threading the machine for twin needle Place two spools of thread on the spool stand. Draw both threads from the spools and pass them through the points from 1 to 7 .
To sew Select a pattern. 1 Press the twin needle button . The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm. 1 Twin Needle Icon 2 Maximum Width (3.0) 2 NOTE: The maximum permissible stitch width is based on a 2 mm wide twin needle. Sew at a medium speed. When changing the sewing direction, raise the needle from the fabric. NOTES: If the selected pattern is not suitable for twin needle sewing, a warning message will be displayed on the LCD screen.
Programming a Pattern Combination One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch Select the desired pattern. Press the memory button. Press the locking stitch button. NOTE: No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the auto-lock button. 1 1 Depress the foot control to sew. The machine will lock the stitch and sew single unit of the pattern, then stop automatically after locking off the stitch.
Pattern combination Example: Programming the patterns 23 and 25. Select the pattern 23 in the Mode 3. Press memory button. Select the pattern 25. Press memory button. NOTE: Set the thread tension at 1-4, foot pressure at 3 and use the satin stitch foot F when sewing the programmed pattern combination. 1 Start to sew. The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly.
Elongation Sewing Patterns number 21-28 in the Mode 3 can be elongated. Example: Pattern 23 Select the pattern 23. Press the elongation button. X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original pattern length. Start to sew. NOTE: If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of the pattern, the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed. Programming pattern combination with a mirror Image Example: Programming the pattern 24 and its mirror image.
4 3 2 1 8 6 5 7 Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish to sew it over again, press the memory button to sew the pattern combination from the beginning. 1 Programmed Pattern Combination 2 Stop sewing. 3 Press the memory button. 4 Machine sews the pattern combination from the beginning.
Editing Program Uniform stitch adjustment (Modes 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch patterns can be uniformly altered. Example 1: To alter the stitch width of the programmed patterns 36, 37 and 36 in the Mode 3. Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern. Press the stitch width adjusting button to alter the stitch width. NOTE: Stitch length can be uniformly altered when patterns of the same category (satin stitches or stretch stitches) have been programmed.
Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length can be individually altered for each pattern in the programmed combination. Example: To alter the stitch width and length of a single pattern in the combination Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the pattern you wish to alter. Press the stitch width adjusting button to reduce the width to “5.0”. Press the stitch length adjusting button to reduce the length to “1.5”.
MONOGRAMMING (Mode 4) (1) Selecting a Letter Style 1 You can select Block and script Style letters. Press the letter style button to choose one of the following: (1) Block (2) Block (European accented letters) (3) Script (4) Script (European accented letters) (2) 1 Letter Style Button To select a letter, enter the 2-digit pattern number.
Programming a Monogram Example: To program “R&B” Select the Mode 4. Select the letter “R” (pattern 28). Press the memory button. The letter “R” will be memorized. Select the pattern “&” (pattern 64). Press the turnover memory button. The letter size will be reduced to 2/3 of the original size. The reduced pattern “&” will be memorized. Select the letter “B” (pattern 12). Press the memory button. “R&B” will be memorized. Press the auto thread cutter button after programming a monogram.
Viewing a Long Text The LCD screen only shows 8 characters of a monogram at a time. If the entire text is not displayed, press the edit button or help button to scroll the text. Pressing the edit button shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the left. Pressing the help button shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the right. NOTE: Arrow marks under the character indicates that there are remaining characters in that direction.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the 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 stretch stitch patterns, letters, numbers or the auto buttonhole stitch are distorted, correct it with the feed balancing dial.
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog 1 WARNING: 2 1 Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page. 3 2 2 1 Remove the needle and presser foot. Remove the setscrews and remove the needle plate. 2 Take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it. 3 Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush and soft dry cloth.
Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Remove the setscrew. Remove the faceplate. Swing the lamp socket to the left and pull out the bulb. 3 1 2 To replace: Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket. Return the lamp socket to the original position. Attach the faceplate with the setscrew.
Problems And Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning Sign Cause Try this The power is turned on without the foot control being connected. Connect the foot control and restart the machine. The foot control is disconnected while sewing. The power is turned on while depressing the foot Release the foot control. control. The power is turned on with the needle in the down position. Press the up/down needle button to raise the needle.
Cause Try this The elongation button is pressed when a pattern that cannot be elongated has been selected. Elongation is applicable only to satin stitches. The power is turned on again after auto thread cutting has been interrupted. Press the Thread cutter button to finish auto thread cutting. Warning Sign The presser foot is raised before auto thread cutting is completed. The machine is started when it halts due to the overload. The feed dog is dropped while sewing.
Troubleshooting Condition The needle thread breaks. The bobbin 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 and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing. 6. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing. 7. The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle. 8. The thread is tangled around a spool.
SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS The stitch numbers 17 and 18 in the MODE 2 and 58 and 59 in the MODE 3 are extender stitches, they are not blind hem stitches. When one of these stitches is memorized after a stitch, straight stitches will be inserted after the memorized stitch so that the base line of the stitch can be lengthened. The extender stitches are indicated as “ “ on the reference chart and the LCD screen.
