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Chapter 1 GETTING READY 9
Names of Machine Parts....................................... 9
Included accessories ............................................................ 11
Turning the Machine On/Off.............................. 12
LCD Operation ................................................... 13
Viewing the LCD.................................................................. 13
Settings screen...................................................................... 15
Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys........................ 17
Wireless Network Connection Functions............ 17
Operations available with a wireless network connection .... 17
Enabling a wireless network connection............................... 18
Using the wizard to set up the wireless network
connection ........................................................................... 18
Winding/Installing the Bobbin............................ 20
Winding the bobbin ............................................................. 20
Installing the bobbin............................................................. 22
Upper Threading ................................................ 24
Threading the upper thread .................................................. 24
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...................................................... 35
Automatic presser foot lowering function ............................. 36
Automatic fabric sensor system (Automatic presser foot
pressure)............................................................................... 36
Pivoting................................................................................ 37
Setting the stitch width/stitch length/“L/R Shift” .................... 38
Adjusting the Thread Tension ............................. 38
Useful Sewing Tips ............................................. 39
Sewing tips........................................................................... 39
Sewing an even seam allowance .......................................... 40
Sewing various fabric ........................................................... 41
Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot................... 43
Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES 45
Stitch Chart ........................................................ 45
Utility Stitches.................................................... 52
Overcasting stitches ............................................................. 52
Blind hem stitching .............................................................. 54
Buttonhole sewing................................................................ 56
Button sewing ...................................................................... 58
Zipper insertion.................................................................... 59
Zipper/piping insertion ......................................................... 61
Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching............................... 62
Other stitching applications.................................................. 66
Making step stitch patterns ................................................... 72
Making Adjustments ........................................... 73
Using the Memory Function ............................... 74
Saving stitch patterns............................................................ 75
Retrieving stitch patterns ...................................................... 75
MY CUSTOM STITCH ........................................ 76
Chapter 4 EMBROIDERY 79
Embroidering Preparation .................................. 79
Attaching the embroidery foot.................................................... 79
Attaching the embroidery unit ............................................. 80
Embroidering attractive finishes ........................................... 81
Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame ........................ 82
Attaching the embroidery frame........................................... 84
Embroidering ..................................................... 85
Selecting an embroidery pattern .......................................... 85
Embroidering a pattern ........................................................ 89
Embroidery foot auto down ................................................. 91
Adjusting thread tension ...................................................... 91
Adjusting the bobbin case (with no color on the screw) ....... 92
Using the automatic thread cutting function
(End Color Trim) .................................................................. 93
Using the thread trimming function (Jump Stitch Trim)......... 93
Embroidering the appliqué patterns ..................................... 94
Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué.......................... 95
Split embroidery patterns..................................................... 96
Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen)............ 96
Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen).... 98
Aligning the pattern and the needle position........................ 99
Embroidering linked characters............................................ 99
Thread color sorting........................................................... 100
Using the Memory Function............................. 101
Saving embroidery patterns................................................ 101
Retrieving embroidery patterns .......................................... 102
Chapter 5 APPENDIX 103
Care and Maintenance ..................................... 103
Cleaning the LCD .............................................................. 103
Cleaning the machine surface............................................ 103
Restrictions on oiling ......................................................... 103
Precautions on storing the machine ................................... 103
Cleaning the race............................................................... 103
Touch panel is malfunctioning........................................... 104
Troubleshooting ............................................... 105
Upper thread tightened up................................................. 105
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric.............................. 105
Incorrect thread tension..................................................... 106
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ... 106
If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder
seat.................................................................................... 108
List of symptoms................................................................ 109
Error messages................................................................... 112
How can I find the wireless security information
(SSID and network key)...................................................... 115
Operation beeps................................................................ 115
Specifications................................................... 116
Updating Your Machine’s Software ................. 116
Index................................................................ 117
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