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CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 GETTING READY 9
Names of Machine Parts....................................... 9
Included Accessories .......................................... 11
Turning the Machine On/Off.............................. 11
LCD Operation ................................................... 13
Viewing the LCD.................................................................. 13
Settings screen...................................................................... 15
Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys........................ 16
Wireless Network Connection Functions............ 17
Operations available with a wireless network connection .... 17
Enabling a wireless network connection............................... 17
Using the wizard to set up the wireless network
connection ........................................................................... 17
Winding/Installing the Bobbin............................ 19
Winding the bobbin ............................................................. 19
Installing the bobbin............................................................. 22
Upper Threading ................................................ 23
Threading the upper thread .................................................. 23
Pulling up the bobbin thread ................................................ 26
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations.................. 27
Replacing the Needle.......................................... 28
Checking the needle............................................................. 28
Replacing the needle............................................................ 28
Replacing the Presser Foot.................................. 29
Replacing the presser foot .................................................... 29
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder ................... 30
Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS 31
Sewing ................................................................ 31
Stitch types........................................................................... 31
Basic sewing ........................................................................ 31
Combining stitch patterns..................................................... 33
Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches .................................. 34
Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching............................ 34
Automatic thread cutting...................................................... 34
Setting the stitch width/stitch length/“L/R Shift” .................... 35
Adjusting the Thread Tension ............................. 36
Useful Sewing Tips ............................................. 37
Sewing tips........................................................................... 37
Sewing an even seam allowance .......................................... 38
Sewing various fabrics.......................................................... 39
Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES 41
Stitch Chart ........................................................ 41
Utility Stitches.................................................... 44
Overcasting stitches ............................................................. 44
Blind hem stitching .............................................................. 45
Buttonhole sewing................................................................ 47
Button sewing ...................................................................... 49
Zipper insertion.................................................................... 50
Appliqué and patchwork ...................................................... 51
Other stitching applications.................................................. 53
Making Adjustments ........................................... 58
Using the Memory Function ............................... 59
Saving stitch patterns............................................................ 59
Retrieving stitch patterns ...................................................... 59
Chapter 4 EMBROIDERY 61
Embroidering Preparation .................................. 61
Attaching the embroidery foot.................................................... 61
Attaching the embroidery unit ............................................. 62
Embroidering attractive finishes ........................................... 63
Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame ........................ 64
Attaching the embroidery frame........................................... 66
Embroidering ..................................................... 67
Selecting an embroidery pattern .......................................... 67
Embroidering a pattern ........................................................ 70
Adjusting thread tension ...................................................... 72
Embroidering the appliqué patterns ..................................... 72
Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué.......................... 73
Split embroidery patterns..................................................... 75
Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen)............ 75
Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen).... 78
Aligning the pattern and the needle position........................ 78
Embroidering linked characters............................................ 79
Using the Memory Function............................... 80
Saving embroidery patterns.................................................. 80
Retrieving embroidery patterns ............................................ 80
Chapter 5 APPENDIX 83
Care and Maintenance ....................................... 83
Cleaning the LCD ................................................................ 83
Cleaning the machine surface.............................................. 83
Restrictions on oiling ........................................................... 83
Precautions on storing the machine ..................................... 83
Cleaning the race................................................................. 83
Touch panel is malfunctioning............................................. 84
Troubleshooting ................................................. 85
Upper thread tightened up................................................... 85
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric................................ 85
Incorrect thread tension....................................................... 86
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ..... 87
If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder
seat...................................................................................... 89
List of symptoms.................................................................. 89
Error messages..................................................................... 93
How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and
network key)........................................................................ 95
Specifications..................................................... 96
Updating Your Machine’s Software ................... 97
Index.................................................................. 98
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