Owner's ManualTable of ContentsOutstanding Features2Hervorragende Funktionen2I) Pivoting2I) Drehen2II) Automatic Fabric Sensor System2II) Automatisches Stoffsensorsystem2Fonctions exceptionnelles2Speciale functies2I) Pivotement2I) Stof draaien2II) Système de capteur de tissu automatique2II) Automatische stofsensor2Caratteristiche importanti2Funciones excepcionales2I) Rotazione sugli angoli2I) Función de giro2II) Sistema di rilevamento automatico del tessuto2II) Sensor automático de tela2III) Automatic Drop Feed (Free-motion Mode)3III) Automatischer Untertransport (Freihandmodus)3III) Transporteur automatisch omlaag (vrij-modus)3(mode en mouvement libre)3(Modo de costura libre)3Free-motion quilting foot “C”4Quiltfuß „C“ zum Freihand-Quilten4Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O”4Klarsicht-Quiltfuß „O“ zum Freihand-Quilten4Vrije quiltvoet “C”4Pied pour quilting en mouvement libre “C”4Vrije open quiltvoet “O”4Pied pour quilting ouvert en mouvement libre “O”4Piedino per trapuntatura a moto libero “C”4Pie para acolchado libre “C”4a moto libero “O”4Pie para acolchado libre de punta abierta “O”4Free-motion echo quilting foot “E”5Quiltfuß „E“ zum Freihand-Quilten5Vrije echoquiltvoet “E”5Pied pour quilting en écho en mouvement libre “E”5Piedino per trapuntatura a eco a moto libero “E”5Pie para acolchado repetido libre “E”5IV) Back to Beginning Key6IV) Taste „Zurück zum Anfang“6V) Initial Stitch Page6V) Anfangsstichbildschirm6IV) Terug naar begintoets6IV) Retour à la touche de début6V) Beginsteekscherm6V) Page de point initial6IV) Tasto Torna all’inizio6IV) Tecla Volver al principio6V) Pagina iniziale dei punti6V) Pantalla inicial de puntadas6Aufspulen des Unterfadens7Einsetzen der Unterfadenspule7Spoel opwinden7De spoel plaatsen7Avvolgimento della spolina7Devanado de la bobina7Inserimento della spolina7Colocación de la bobina7Einfädeln des Oberfadens8Inrijgen van de bovendraad8Infilatura superiore8Hilo superior8Wahl des Nähmusters9Utility Stitches9Nutzstiche9Character/Decorative Stitches9Zeichenstichmuster/Dekorative Stichmuster9Kiezen van de steekpatronen9Naaisteken9Points utilitaires9Letter/decoratieve steken9Caractères/points décoratifs9Selezione degli schemi punto9Selección de tipos de puntada9Punti utili9Puntadas utiles9Punti per caratteri/decorazioni9Puntadas de letras/decorativas9Others10Sonstige10Overige10Autres10Altro10Otros10Nähmuster-Übersicht11Utility Stitches11Nutzstiche11Overzicht van de steekpatronen11Naaisteken11Points utilitaires11Sommario degli schemi punto11Resumen de tipos de puntada11Punti utili11Puntadas utiles11Character/Decorative Stitches12Zeichenstichmuster/Dekorative Stichmuster12Letter/decoratieve steken12Caractères/points décoratifs12Punti per caratteri/decorazioni12Puntadas de letras/decorativas12Size: 1.48 MBPages: 20Language: FrançaisOpen manual
Quick Setup GuideTable of ContentsFUNCTIONS1Machine1Air vent1Embroidery card slot1Bobbin winder1Handle1Jack connector1Spool cap1Spool pin1Top cover1holder1Needle and Presser Foot Section2Embroidery Unit2carriage2Needle clamp screw2Needle plate2Presser foot holder screw2Operation Buttons3Included Accessories3included accessories3Accessory compartment3carrying case3Needle Position button3Presser Foot Lifter button3Start/Stop button3Thread Cutter button3Options6options6Hard case6TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF8TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF8Power cord8LCD SCREEN9LCD SCREEN9mode9■ Key Functions10utility stitches10key functions10Using the Machine Setting Mode Key12sewing settings12general settings13embroidery settings14■ Adjusting Screen Brightness15screen brightness15screen brightness15■ Choosing the Display Language16display language16Using the Machine Operation Mode Key17Using the Pattern Explanation Key18Using the Pattern Explanation Key18pattern explanation key18LOWER THREADING19Winding the Bobbin19LOWER THREADING19■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin19winding19■ Using the Spool Pin21Bobbin holder (switch)21Setting the Bobbin22setting22setting the bobbin22Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread23Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread23pulling up the bobbin thread23UPPER THREADING25Threading Using the “Automatic Threading” Button25UPPER THREADING25using the “Automatic Threading” button25Threading Manually27Threading Manually27threading manually27Using the Twin Needle Mode29twin needle29Needle mode selection key29Twin needle29twin needle mode29Using Threads that Unwind Quickly31Using Threads that Unwind Quickly31■ Using the Spool Net31■ Using the Vertical Spool Pin31Vertical spool pin31Spool net31using the spool net31using the vertical spool pin31CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT32Removing the Presser Foot32Attaching the Presser Foot32CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT32Attaching the Presser Foot32attaching32removing32Attaching the Walking Foot33Walking foot33CHANGING THE NEEDLE34CHANGING THE NEEDLE34changing the needle34■ About the Needle36■ Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations36fabric/thread/needle combinations36fabric/thread/needle combinations36fabric/thread/needle combinations36SEWING38Sewing a Stitch38SEWING38■ Using the Foot Controller39Sewing Reinforcement Stitches40Sewing Curves40Changing Sewing Direction40Sewing Curves40Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics41Sewing Lightweight Fabrics41Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics41■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot41■ If the Fabric does not Feed at the Beginning of Stitching41sewing heavyweight fabrics41sewing lightweight fabrics41STITCH SETTINGS42Setting the Stitch Width42Setting the Stitch Length42STITCH SETTINGS42Setting the Stitch Length42stitch length42stitch width42Setting the Thread Tension43■ Proper Thread Tension43■ Upper Thread is Too Tight43■ Upper Thread is Too Loose43USEFUL FUNCTIONS44Automatic Reinforcement Stitching44USEFUL FUNCTIONS44Automatic reinforcement stitch key44automatic reinforcement stitching44Automatic Thread Cutting45Automatic Thread Cutting45Automatic thread cutting key45automatic thread cutting45Locking the Screen46■ Using the Knee Lifter46locking46SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES48Selecting a Stitch48SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES48Selecting a Stitch48■ Stitch Selection Screens48selecting48stitch selection screens48■ Using the Mirror Image Key49■ Using the Image Key49Saving Your Stitch Settings50■ Saving Settings50stitch settings50utility stitches50saving50Using the Sewing Type Selection Key51■ Retrieving Saved Settings51stitch settings51utility stitches51retrieving51sewing type selection key51Sewing type selection key51SEWING THE STITCHES53Straight Stitches53SEWING THE STITCHES53Straight Stitches53Straight stitches53changing the needle position54Needle position54Straight stitch needle plate54Stitches Only)55Stitch Foot55■ Basting56Basting56Dart Seam57Gathering57Gathering57Gathering57Flat Fell Seam58Flat fell Seam58Pintuck59Pintuck59Pintuck59Zigzag Stitches60Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)60Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)60using a zigzag stitch60Zigzag stitches60Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)61Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)61Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)61Cord guide bobbin cover61Crazy quilt61Elastic Zigzag Stitches62■ Tape Attaching62■ Overcasting62Elastic zigzag stitches62Tape attaching62Overcasting63Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”63Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”64Overcasting Using the Side Cutter65Side cutter65Quilting67Quilting67Quilting67Piecing68Quilting68Piecing68Appliqué69quilting69Quilting with Satin Stitches70with satin stitches70Free-motion Quilting71free-motion71Blind Hem Stitches72Blind hem stitches72Appliqué73■ If the Needle does not Catch the Fold73■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold73Appliqué73Shelltuck Stitches74■ Sewing Sharp Curves74Shelltuck stitches74Scallop Stitches75Top Stitching75Scallop Stitches75Scallop stitches75Top stitching75Smocking Stitches76Fagoting76Smocking Stitches76Fagoting76Smocking stitches76Tape or Elastic Attaching77Tape or Elastic Attaching77Tape or elastic attaching77Heirloom78■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)78■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work)78Heirloom78■ Hemstitching (3)79drawn work79One-step Buttonholes80one-step80■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics83the Button Holder Plate83odd-shaped/buttons that do not fit the button holder plate83sewing stretch fabrics83Four-step Buttonholes84Four-step Buttonholes84four-step84■ Darning86Darning86Bar Tacks88Bar Tacks88Bar tacks88■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics89Button Sewing90Button Sewing90Button sewing904 hole buttons90■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons91■ Attaching a Shank to the Button91shank91Eyelet92Eyelet92Eyelet92Zigzag Stitch)93Multi-directional sewing93Zipper Insertion94Zipper Insertion94■ Centered Zipper94centered94■ Inserting a Side Zipper95side95SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS98SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS98selecting98■ Stitch Selection Screens99stitch selection screens99Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns100Alphabet Characters1007mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns100character/decorative stitches100■ Deleting Characters101■ Character Spacing Adjustment101SEWING STITCH PATTERNS102Sewing Attractive Finishes102Basic Sewing102SEWING STITCH PATTERNS102Sewing Attractive Finishes102sewing102Making Adjustments103Making Adjustments103adjustments103EDITING STITCH PATTERNS105EDITING STITCH PATTERNS105■ Key Functions105character/decorative stitches105editing105key functions105Changing the Size106Size selection key106Creating a Vertical Mirror Image107Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image107Sewing a Pattern Continuously107Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)107Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image107Elongation key107Single/Repeat sewing key107(for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)108Checking the Image108Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)108Thread density key10837 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS110Before Combining110Combining Various Stitch Patterns110COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS110Before Combining110combining110character/decorative stitches110Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns112Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns112Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns112Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length113Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length113(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)114Step stitch patterns114■ More Examples115USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION116Stitch Data Precautions116USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION116Stitch Data Precautions116■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used116■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used116■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used116■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data116■ Trademarks117Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory118■ If the Memory is Full118character/decorative stitches118(Commercially Available)120Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer121Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer121Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory122character/decorative stitch patterns122Recalling from USB Media123Recalling from USB Media123Recalling from the Computer124BEFORE EMBROIDERING126Embroidery Step by Step126BEFORE EMBROIDERING126Attaching Embroidery Foot “W”127Embroidery foot “W”127Attaching the Embroidery Unit128■ About the Embroidery Unit128■ Removing the Embroidery Unit129SELECTING PATTERNS130SELECTING PATTERNS130■ Copyright Information130selecting patterns130■ Pattern Selection Screens131pattern selection screens131Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/Floral alphabet Patterns132Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns133embroidery133Selecting Frame Patterns134Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards135Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer135■ About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)135Embroidery card135VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN136VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN136■ Key Functions137key functions137PREPARING THE FABRIC138Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (backing) to the Fabric138PREPARING THE FABRIC138Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (backing) to the Fabric138Stabilizer138Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame139■ Types of Embroidery Frames139types139■ Inserting the Fabric140inserting fabric140Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges141■ Using the Embroidery Sheet141■ Embroidering Small Fabrics141■ Embroidering Edges or Corners141edges or corners141small fabrics141using the embroidery sheet141Embroidery sheet141■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape142ribbons or tape142ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME143■ Removing the Embroidery Frame143attaching143removing143Checking the Pattern Position144checking the position144Trial key144Previewing the Completed Pattern145Previewing the Completed Pattern145Sewing Attractive Finishes146SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN146■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover146Embroidery needle plate cover146sewing146Sewing Embroidery Patterns147Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué148■ When Threading Manually148embroidery patterns148patterns which use appliqué148If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread150PROCESS150runs out of thread150If the Thread Breaks During Sewing151If the Thread Breaks During Sewing151Restarting from the Beginning152Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power152Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power152restarting from the beginning152resuming embroidery after turning off the power152Adjusting Thread Tension154MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS154Adjusting Thread Tension154■ Correct Thread Tension154■ Upper Thread is Too Tight154■ Upper Thread is Too Loose154Cut/Tension key154(END COLOR TRIM)155(END COLOR TRIM)155TRIM)155thread trimming function155thread trimming155Adjusting the Embroidery Speed156■ Selecting the length of JUMP STITCH not to trim156Adjusting the Embroidery Speed156Changing the Thread Color Display157Changing the Thread Color Display157thread color display157Thread color display157Changing the Embroidery Frame Display158Changing the Embroidery Frame Display158Embroidery frame display158Changing the Pattern Position159Aligning the Pattern and the Needle159REVISING THE PATTERN159Changing the Pattern Position159Aligning the Pattern and the Needle159embroidery159revising159Starting point key159Changing the Size160Changing the Size160Rotating the Pattern161Rotating the Pattern161Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image162and Frame Patterns Only)162Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image162and Frame Patterns Only)162Density key162Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns163Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns163Embroidery Data Precautions164USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION164Embroidery Data Precautions164■ Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used164■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used164Specifications can be Used164and Save Data165■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data165■ Trademarks165Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory166■ If the Memory is Full166embroidery patterns166Available)168(Commercially Available)168Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer169Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer169Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory170Recalling from USB Media170Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory170Recalling from USB Media170embroidery patterns170Recalling from the Computer171Recalling from the Computer171Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)173EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS173Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)173using an embroidery frame pattern173Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)174Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)174EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS176EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS176explanation of functions176SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT177Patterns178Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns178Cross stitch Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame Patterns178embroidery edit178EDITING PATTERNS181embroidery edit181editing181■ Key Functions182key functions182Moving the Pattern183Rotating the Pattern183Rotating the Pattern183Changing the Size of the Pattern184Deleting the Pattern185Changing Alphabet Character Spacing185Deleting the Pattern185Changing Alphabet Character Spacing185Character spacing key185Alphabet Character in a Pattern186Changing the Thread Color187Changing the Thread Color187changing the thread color187Creating a Custom Thread Table188Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table189■ Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List189Designing Repeated Patterns190Designing Repeated Patterns190■ Sewing Repeated Patterns190repeated patterns190Repeated patterns190■ Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern192■ Assigning Thread Marks193Thread marks193After Editing194Edit end key194Editing Combined Patterns195COMBINING PATTERNS195embroidery edit195combining195Sewing Combined Patterns197Sewing Combined Patterns197USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION198DESIGNING A STITCH200DESIGNING A STITCH200ENTERING STITCH DATA202ENTERING STITCH DATA202■ Key Functions202MY CUSTOM STITCH202MY CUSTOM STITCH202entering data202Enlarger key203Grid direction key203Set key203Single/triple stitching key203■ Moving a Point204Point delete key204■ Moving Part or All of the Design205Block move key205■ Inserting New Points206Insert key206USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES207Storing Custom Stitches in Your List207USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES207■ If the Memory is Full207MY CUSTOM STITCH designs207saving207Retrieving Stored Stitches208MY CUSTOM STITCH designs208CARE AND MAINTENANCE210About the Maintenance Message210Cleaning the LCD Screen210Cleaning the Machine Casing210Cleaning the Race210CARE AND MAINTENANCE210Cleaning the LCD Screen210Cleaning the Race210Bobbin case210LCD screen210machine casing210race210Race210Maintenance Message210Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with no marking)211ADJUSTING THE SCREEN212Screen Visibility is Low212Touch Panel is Malfunctioning212ADJUSTING THE SCREEN212Touch Panel is Malfunctioning212screen212adjusting212TROUBLESHOOTING214TROUBLESHOOTING214Troubleshooting214ERROR MESSAGES217ERROR MESSAGES217Error messages217■ Alarm Sounds222Alarm sounds222SPECIFICATIONS223SPECIFICATIONS223Specifications223Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media224Upgrade Procedure Using Computer224UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE224Upgrading224Upgrade Procedure Using Computer225STITCH SETTING CHART227types227stitch setting chart227Stitch setting chart227INDEX234Size: 17.6 MBPages: 252Language: EnglishOpen manual