User ManualTable of ContentsOptional Accessories1optional accessories1Introduction2Sewing Machine Features2features2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS6GETTING READY9Turning the Machine On/Off10Power supply precautions10Turning the Machine On/Off10Turning on the machine11Turning off the machine11electrical outlet11Understanding the LCD Screens12Understanding the LCD Screens12Checking machine operating procedures13operating procedures13Changing the Machine Settings14Changing the settings14Changing the Machine Settings14settings14Changing the needle stop position16Adjusting the brightness of the LCD16needle stop position16Changing the screen language17language17screen language17Winding/Installing the Bobbin18Bobbin precautions18Winding the bobbin18Winding/Installing the Bobbin18bobbin-winding18bobbin winder shaft spring19cross-wound thread19bobbin winder seat20Installing the bobbin22bobbin thread22lower threading22Upper Threading24Threading the upper thread24Upper Threading24upper thread24shutter26Threading the needle27Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)28Using the twin needle28Using thread that winds off quickly31Pulling up the bobbin thread31pulling up31thread that quickly unwinds31Replacing the Needle33Needle precautions33Needle types and their uses33Replacing the Needle33needle33sewing machine needles33Checking the needle34Replacing the needle35changing the needle35needle clamp screw35Replacing the Presser Foot37Presser foot precautions37Replacing the presser foot37Replacing the Presser Foot37Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot39Removing the presser foot holder39presser foot pressure39Using the walking foot40Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces42Stitching cylindrical pieces42Sewing large pieces of fabric42Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces42free-arm sewing42cylindrical pieces42SEWING BASICS45Sewing46Sewing46General sewing procedure47Positioning the fabric48positioning fabric48Starting to sew49sewing speed49starting sewing49Securing the stitching51Cutting the thread53Adjusting the Thread Tension54Changing the tension of the upper thread54Adjusting the Thread Tension54thread tension54upper thread tension54Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length55Adjusting the stitch width55Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length55stitch width55Adjusting the stitch length56stitch length56Useful Functions57Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches57Useful Functions57automatic reinforcement stitching57automatic reverse stitching57Automatically cutting the thread59automatic thread-cutting59programmed thread-cutting59Saving stitch settings60saving stitch settings60Useful Sewing Tips62Trial sewing62Changing the sewing direction62Sewing curves62Useful Sewing Tips62changing sewing direction62curves62trial sewing62Sewing thick fabrics63thick fabrics63Sewing thin fabrics64Sewing stretch fabrics64Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics64Sewing an even seam allowance64even seam allowance64stretch fabrics64thin fabrics64UTILITY STITCHES67Selecting Stitching68Stitch types68Selecting stitching68Selecting Stitching68selecting stitching68Overcasting Stitches70Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”70Overcasting Stitches70overcasting stitches70Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”712-point zigzag stitch713-point zigzag stitch71Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter72Basic Stitching74Basting74Basic stitching74Basic Stitching74basic stitching74straight stitch74baseline75Blind Hem Stitching76Blind Hem Stitching76blind hem stitch76Buttonhole Stitching78Buttonhole Stitching78buttonhole stitching78Buttonhole sewing79buttonhole foot80Button sewing82button sewing82Zipper Insertion85Inserting a centered zipper85Zipper Insertion85Inserting a side zipper86Zipper/piping Insertion89Inserting a centered zipper89Zipper/piping Insertion89Inserting a piping90Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape91Stretch stitching91Elastic attaching91Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape91elastic tape91Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching93Appliqué stitching93Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching93appliques93joining stitch93Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching95Piecing95crazy quilt stitching95patchwork stitching95piecing95Quilting96quilting96Free-motion quilting97free-motion quilting97Satin stitching98controlling98satin stitching98Reinforcement Stitching100Triple stretch stitching100Bar tack stitching100Reinforcement Stitching100bar tack100openings100sleeves100pocket corners100triple stretch stitch100Darning102darning102Eyelet Stitching104Eyelet Stitching104eyelet104Decorative Stitching105Decorative Stitching105Fagoting106fagoting106Scallop stitching107Smocking107smocking107scallop stitching107Shell tuck stitching108shell tuck stitch108Joining109joining109Heirloom stitching110heirloom stitching110wing needle110Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns113Sewing beautiful patterns113Sewing patterns113Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns113cross-stitch113patterns113satin stitch113Combining patterns114combining patterns114Repeat sewing patterns115repeat sewing115Checking the selected pattern116checking patterns116Changing the pattern size117size117pattern size117Changing the stitch density118Changing the pattern length118stitching density118Mirror imaging the pattern119flipping119Storing a pattern120storing patterns120recalling a pattern120saving patterns120Realigning the pattern121realigning121Designing a Pattern123Drawing a sketch of the pattern123Designing a Pattern123designing patterns123creating patterns123original patterns123Entering the pattern data124Design exampled126APPENDIX127Stitch Settings128Utility stitches128Stitch Settings128stitch settings128Other stitches133Maintenance135Restrictions on oiling135Cleaning the machine surface135Cleaning the shuttle race135Maintenance135cleaning135maintenance135needle plate cover135shuttle135shuttle hook135Troubleshooting137Troubleshooting137troubleshooting137Error messages141error messages141Nothing appears in the LCD142Operation beep142operation beep142Cancelling the operation beep143Removing the upper cover143Index144Index144Size: 5.65 MBPages: 156Language: EnglishOpen manual