Fu oUuUYU SEWING MACHINE —-- - 2682 + OPERATION MANUAL brother.“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following! Read all instructions before using.” DANGER — to reduce ine risk t electri shook 1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the sewing ‘machine from the electrical outlet immediately alter using and belore cleaning, 2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bull with same type rated 12V § watts WARNING = To reduce he risk of bums, re electe shock, oF jury to persons Do not altow this sewing machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is used by or near children, 2. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use a8 described in this manual. Use oniy accessones recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual 3, Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug. if it is not working property, iit hhas been dropped or damaged. or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest autharized dealer or service center for examination. repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the ‘sewing machine and {oat control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cioth, Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not use outdoors, Do nat operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered, To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol "O” position which represents olf, then remove plug from outlet, 9. Do not unplug by pulling on card. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord, 10, Keep lingers away from all moving parts, Special care is required around the sewing maetiine needle, 11 Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong piate can cause the needle to broak. 42, Do not use bent needies, 18. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching, I may deflect the needle causing it to break 14. Switch the sewing machine to the symbol °O” position when making any adjustments in the needle {area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the ike. 15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making ary other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual “SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS” “This sewing machine is intended for household use.”FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY. It your sewing machine is ited with a three-pin non-rewireable 8S plug then please read the following IMPORTANT It the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fited. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must oe fitted in the plug NOTE ‘The plug sevred from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared tlexible cords is hazardous if engaged in alive socket outlet. In he event of replacing the plug fuse. use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, 1¢. carrying the mark, rating a8 marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover, never use plugs withthe fuse cover omitted, WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL * OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW. The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Bue Neutral Brown Live [As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identitying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ‘The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which 1S marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black or blue The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or coloured red or brown,CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized home use sewing machine available To fully enjoy all the features incorporated we suggest that you study this booklet PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For safe operat n 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the pulley. thread lake-up. needle, ‘or other moving parts. 2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: ‘* Operation is completed '* Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts ‘© A power failure occurs during use © Maintaining the machine Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not store anything on the foot controler. 4, Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords. For a longer service life 1. When storing your sewing machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the sewing machine beside a space heater, iron, or other hot abjects. 2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used 3. Do not drop or hit the machine 4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, frst follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yoursell. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest authorized Brother service center.‘Sewing corners 7 CHAPTER 1 ‘Sewing folded parts 7 _ _ Sening curves o Seng cs abc 38 [BEFOREUSE Sening tn 3 seesensanneeeee 4 Using the needle plate 39 Pant nanies| Fre-am sening 2 OTHER INCLUGED ACCESSORIES $ Srrions $ co SELECTION KEYS 7 | 2. UTILITY STITCHES: Seeen messages uno you though each . = Ope urroms 3 straigny snitcnes Using the operation buttons. a Sewing stretch fabrics POWER SUPPLY 9 Sharan re sch eng “ i o 8 nocd phon Stamps oe neys on LD 10 aigzaG STITCHES 2 Examples o te % Srecra tongs fuga) 8 cing CCD ghosts un ave (ung asa sth Aaystng te LCD Bighiness aller tuming Patent rere aa 2 using the bighiness of tne LOD. 12 ovencastinG 5 How To Use THE LANGUAGE SELECTION Vihonvang fr aches s ey 3 Wen ug 2 or atenes S iow occa ihe iarguage Setocion 18 OvERCASTING (WHEN USING THE SIDE BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD CUTTER), “a Serra 15 SLND HEN STITCHES oe Vamsi the bin an sting the boon jung te noodle drop postion 47 cae 8 euTTONHOLE STITGHES 28 Seting tne bab ” Orda of one eye 0 UpPeR THREADING ‘8 Sowing seth bis 50 STARTISTOP| a Batons ato not ni the guide plate STANTSTOP" bon 21 (Ga apes buts) 5 Foot conor 2 Ghana th ste enh 5 SELECTING & StiTGH (UTILITY STITCHES) 22 Charging tne seh wth a “Selecting a stitch using” ARE!” 22 BAR TAKING 52 Gurck adjustment leone ee fr itch Thek aes 83 Sahat auch ery 23 Changing he ba ink sith eng 8 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 28 Charging the ba lack Sch with 53 ‘Conte tension 33 oaRNING st Toosening he tnaion 33 ‘nonin is onl a ih ding sich 3 Tieng te tension 28 Changer the Sartack stich nthe 8 HANGING THE PAESSEA FOOT o Dann auch oye ss Gangs pear oa acetic ABE RTTAGHING 5 the LCD message. 27 EYELET STITCH. oF Removing tne Pressr Fo oko whi sera acl se) y cleaning, etc.) ar BUTTON SEWING 58 Feed dog adjustment 28 Attaching buttons with four holes 59 CHANGING THE NEEDLE 28 Attaching a shank to the button 59 Sean mae a 2 one 8 ecng no 2 oi nein BEB = pre SERTION (CENTERED AD SIDE” Centered apicaton Ht Sil application @ CHAPTER 2 DART SEAM 64 GATHERING ts Paling out the bobbi head oe pwntuce 7 FUATFeLL Seat 8 Taal sevine at Fished atl sar 9 Sewng oy wsing UTILITY STITCH 31 avetlouss 0 aurowtatic REINFORCEMENT Sawing he apps round corr 70 SHnetine 38 apptioue guts n Gans auaateoiocemani Soattor srircrt e AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING 3 ee 8 Gz posredamnsichnd parc 8 unuity Stifter Set eCTION sagem 38 DECORATIVE STITCHING a USEFUL SKILLS ” Shet tacking 76HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) “[T]" hem-stithing 7 IB)" hem-stitehing, a LATERAL SEWING (STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG).....79 3. FONTS AND DECORATIVE STITCHES SELECTING A PATTERN at CHARACTER SEWING 82 Combining characters 82 DECORATIVE, SATIN AND CROSS STITCH SEWING 83 SELECTING A DECORATIVE PATTERN 84 ‘Changing the stitching density a SELECTING A SATIN STITCH PATTERN 85 SELECTING A CROSS STITCH PATTERN ....86 ‘Changing fonts 87 Changing the size a7 Changing the pattem length (elongation)... 88 Changing the Sitch length and the stitch seth 89 Adjusting the sit tenath 90 Making step patterns. 3t Checking he step patiern 92 Examples ol combinations | 92 Ghecking the combined pattern 9 When using the satin stilen 94 MEMORY 95 Saving a pattern combination 95, Recalling a stored pattern cambination 96 SEWING 7 ‘Sewing attractive finishes oF Using a pattem sheet 97 Sewing 98 ADJUSTING STITCH PATTERNS 100 MAINTENANCE CLEANING 101 ‘Cleaning tne screen 101 leaning the sewing machine surface. 101 Cleaning the shuitle 101 CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 103 AELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS THREAD AND NEEOLE 104 ERROR MESSAGES cosessseseeensees 105 Warning messages 105 Messages: 106 ‘Alan 106 ‘Troubleshooting 107 Trouble with threads and stitches 108 “Trouble with threads and stitches 109 ‘SEWING CHART 110 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) Unity stiches 19 Character sewing ns Decorative stitches. 14PART NAMES 1- Handle. ‘A~ Main Power Switch and Connectors 2- Spool cap B- Accessory compartment 3+ Thread guide for bobbin winding C- Selection keys 4- LCD (liquid crystal display) D- Operation buttons 5- Needle threader lever 6 Thread cutter 7- Presser foot 8 Feed dog. 9- Bobbin cover 10-Feed dog adjustment lever 11 Bobbin winder device 12-Balance wheel 13- Speed range control lever‘A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND. CONNECTORS © Main power switch. Use to turn on/off the main power. @ Controller jack Insert for foot controller operation, © Power cord Use to connect machine to power supply. \UTION When leaving the sewing machine Unattended, the main switch of the machine must be swi(ched off or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine or the electrical set must be unplugged. For U.S.A. only This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). Ta reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended {0 fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. cal B. FLAT BEO ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT Tit the id of the accessory compartment toward ‘you to open, 11 Each presser foot has a symbol. © Presser foot symbol II ACCESSORY LIST Je locaton ofeach accessory i shown in g- uri “Wo.” Partnane [Bitar ost [overeasng fo 6 ‘Monogramming fat x53640-201 | Tipper foot 7 159370081 | “Space tar Zigzag foot "13748-101 “Wed sich foot ~x68409-001 Button-sewing foot ‘M | ‘The areas marked with “” are empty. No en: | closed accessories fitin these areas. * Always use the plastic bobbin which is supplied ‘with machine of in accessory compariment Always use BROTHER accessories with this machine.OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES OPTIONS ‘Heals se [1 Goien noota | or stoten fabs ieaning Bash ‘Seam np ‘a i 1, EE 4 | scremdver Cae) 5. |Serendiver Si) o Jason — “WA2482.062 16 | iardcase Itusing the walking foot, please referto the ex- ieooramce | serted in the instruction book. * The extra spool pin which is "4 of the bobbin winder shat during use * Note (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model NS This foot controller can be used for sewing machine mode! PC-6000, 1+ Walking foot" Parts code: 184987-001 2- Side cutter Parts code: X81028-001 3+ Stitch guide foot“ Parts code: X51804-001, 4 Quilting foot Pants code: XAA922-001SELECTION KEYS | Screen messages guide you through each operation. @ C, SELECTION KEYS aay] ~ Depending on the county of destination the en | selection Keys may be dsplayed by means of espe] MEN) @ fonts or by illustrations, @ “UTILITY STITCH” button i Push this button to sew utity stitches such as | slraigh! stitches, overcast stitching or button- holes. @ -FONTIDECORATWE STITH” baton | © Frohne cokertn sew nebo ets and | © “OPERATION GUIDE” button (Refer to page 30,) - Push this button to see information on how to use machine functions such as upper thread- ing. bobbin winding and bobbin thread seting. © “MEMORY™ button (Refer to page 95.) Push this button to store or recall combined patterns, © “STITCH/THREAD ADJUSTMENT” button, (Refer to pages 25 and 26.) Push this button to change the stitch width and length and the thread tension,OPERATION BUTTONS Using the operation buttons. D. OPERATION BUTTONS | | @ “THREAD CUTTER” button Push this button to automaticaly cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads @ “NEEDLE POSITION” button Push this button to move the needle either up ‘or down. Continue pushing this button to move the needle up and down and sew a few stitches. “REVERSE STITCH” button Push this bution to sew backwards or in the same place at a slow speed, The reverse stitch ‘unction stitches backwards. The reinforcement stitch function sews three stitches al the same position. © “STARTISTOP* button This lighted butten changes to green when the machine i ready to stat or while #is sewing, I i the machine cannot be started, this button changes to red. Inaction, this butfon lights up imorange while the bobbin thread is winding onto | ihe bobbin (the bobbin winder shafts moved to \ the right) ‘Sewing continues at a slow speed while the button is pushed ‘The needle drops to its lowest position when — the machine is stopped.POWER SUPPLY - 1. Insert the plug into a wall outlet © Main power switch 2. Set the main power switch to" | 3. Te tum off the sewing machine, set the main power switch to °USING THE SCREEN KEYS Touch a key on the screen with your linger to select, the pattern which appears inside the kay or to start the fanetion or operation indicated inside the key. Straight EELIEE | Examples of the keys on LCD PREV ‘Touch this key to return the precious screen. NEXT TTouch this key to move the riext screen, ‘CHECK If an error message appears. touch this to return to the original screen. END" Touch this key to stop using the function. About the screen ! Notes ~All or parts of the screen may become darker or lighter at times because of changes in the ambient temperature around the screen. This is normal and is not the sign of a maifunction, Adjust the screen ifit is dificult o read, Please refer to instructions on the next page for LCD adjustments, = The screen may be dark, immediately after the power is turned on. This is a feature of she light which illuminates the screen, and is not the sign of a malfunction. The screen will return to its normal level of brightness after approximately 10 minutes.| Adjusting the LCD brightness after turning on the power 1 While touching the LCD (anywhere is OK}. twin the power off and then back on again, ‘The “START/STOP" button will not illuminate at this time. Push either OPERATION GUIDE” or “STITCH! THREAD ADJUSTMENT” to make the LCD darker each time one of the buttons is pushed Push “UTILITY STITCH” to make the LCD. lighter. Alter you have finished adjusting, turn the power off and back on again once more.“Adjusting the brightness of the LCD. CiiNe Geein |Geaeme presser roar) | | (GEDTING BoesIN |[GuaNeING NEEDLE) | See ee | (GREER THREADING } 1) (DE LCD)(FINE ARNISTMENT OF STITCH | ) (Canstace SeLecrion | i | To change density. touch "WHITE {key om "BLACK" key In next p: Aqjusting the LCD brightness during operation 1. Push the “OPERATION GUIDE” button, 2. Touch the “NEXT” key, . Touch the ‘BRIGHTNESS OF LCD" key. 4. Touch the “NEXT” key, 5. W.the LCD is to0 dark, touch the “WHITE” key. The LCD hecomes lighter each time the key 15, touched. 6. Ifthe LCD ig too light, touch the "BLACK™ key. The LCD becomes darker each lime the key 15 touched. 7. Alter making the adjustment, touch “END”HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION KEY Example: To change the display language to Spanish. {UPPER THREADIN 1, Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. | 2. Touch the “NEXT” key. Touch the “LANGUAGE SELECTION’ key. | (Gaeta ne ww WEN TROUELE_CHEC | (GPIGHTNESS OF LCD) (Ive apnISTAENT OF STITCH (Lneuser secon) — - } 4. Touch the NEXT*key. l Touch the “ESPANOL (SPANISH)" key. | Ga rE ORBLE (Suen (SwEDISHD| |+ How to clear the language selection | - Example: To change the display language from Spanish back to English 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. 2, Touch the "NEXT" key, 9. Touch the "LANGUAGE SELECTION’ key, 4. Touch the “ENGLISH” key. This vill cancel the Spanish language setting and return all screen displays and error mies: sages {0 the English language. CAUTION = This function can not be used as a translation function, = If the power supply is turned off, the current language setting will be retained and will not be cleared.BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread. CAUTION Be sure to use the specified bobbin (part code 136492-101). Use of a different part may result in injuries or damage. 3 2 49 1. Connect the machine to the power supply and turn on the ‘main power, 2. Sel the thread spool. The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the poo! pin, ‘Spool cap Spool Spool pin ‘The spool cap should be pushed on as far as it will go. Note I using a fine thread such as cross wound thread, slightly sepa: rate the spool cap (small) from the thread on the spool before using. © Cross wound thread @ Spool cap (small) © Gap16 3. Pass the thread through the thread guide as shown by the 4, Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shalt, Push the bobbin winder shatt to the right, Spring on the shaft Groove of the bobbin eo ‘Align the groove of the bobbin with the spring on the shaft 5, Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times, pass the end of the thread through the sittin the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread in the direction shown in the ilustration, Use the cutter to cut the thread, @ Bobbin winder seat 6. Slide the speed range control lever to its maximum (as far to the right as possible) 7. Push the "START/STOP” button. The machine will stop auto- matically when the bobbin is full. 8. After the bobbin has stopped moving, push the “START/STOP" button to stop the machine. 9. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin Note Immediately after winding the bobbin, itis normal to hear the sound of the clutch engaging when beginning to sew or manually turning the balance wheelSlide open the bobbin cover. Bobbin cover Bobbin cover release button Insert the bobbin into the shultle with the thread direction as noted in the diagram, Guide the thread end through the sii. then pull the thread to- ward you to cut off any excess thread. Built-in thread cutter Glose the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place. ‘Sewing can begin without drawing up bobbin thread.3. Pass the thread through the thread guide as shown by the arrows. 4, Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shatt, Push the bobbin winder shaft to the right. @ Spring on the shaft © Groove of the bobbi * Align the groove of the bobbin with the spring on the shatt. 5. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times, pass the end of the thread through the siitin the bobbin winder ‘seat, and then pull the thread in the direction shown in the illustration. Use the cutter to cut the thread. @ Bobbin winder seat 6. Slide the speed range contro! lever to its maximum (as far to the right as possible). 7. Push the "START/STOP" button. The machine will stop auto- ‘matically when the bobbin is ful 8. After the bobbin has stopped moving, push the “START/STOP" bution to stop the machine. 9. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin. Note Immediately after winding the bobbin, itis normal to hear the sound: Of the clutch engaging when beginning to sew or manually turning the balance wheel.UPPER THREADING Note When threading the sewing machine, be sure that a presger foot mentioned in this Operation Manual is installed, 18 1, Raise the presser foct lever. (If the presser foot is not raised, the upper thread cannot be threaded.) Note In order to ensure that the upper threading is done conectly, this. ‘sewing machine is equipped with an upper threading shutter which prevents upper threading or needle threading wile the presser foot is lowered, 2. Push the "NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle. 8. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread comes from the front of the spool— 4, While holding the end of the thread with your left hand, pass the thread through the guides in the order shawn by the num- bers. Note = Thihe thread is pushed down at 1 to make it taut. it can be passed around the other thread guides more easily. = Incorrectly feeding the thread will result in faulty sewing, Threading the take-up lever | @ Thread take-up lever 5. Lower the presser foot. 6. Guide the thread through the wire loop and thread through needle eye. © Wire top You do not need to pull the bobbin thread up before you start sewing. 7. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 em. Note Always raise the presser foot before removing the upper thread from the machine or damage may occur to the auto thread tension unit. 8 When using the auto-threading device, gently pull the thread towards you. @ Needle threader lever @ Guide (Large hook) Lowering the presser foot will engage the automatic tension and will alow you to grip the thread as you proceed. 9. Lower the needle threader lever all the way down using your lett index finger. Check that the thread is held by the guide (large hook) and that the third hook on the needle threader thas passed through the eye of the needle, @ Second set of hooks @ Third hook 10. As you lower the needle threader lever, pull the thread to the left and catch it on the large hook. When the needle threader lever is in the lowest position, pull the thread in front of the ‘needie’s eye and catch it on the third hook 19+ Rotating your right hand slightly to check that the thread is | engaged _ | 11. While gently holding the thread, raise the needle threader le- | ver. 12, Pull the thread towards the rear to finish the upper threading, 19.Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm. USING THE EXTRA SPOOL PIN AND THE NET Extra spool pin Use when embroidering with metallic thread. 1. Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winder shaft 2. Install the spool felt and the thread spoof in that order, and then thread the upper thread, @ Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shatt @ Spool felt @ Thread spool * When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool * fusing metalic thread, we recommend that you use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle and a thread net. Note This method keeps the thread from twisting as it comes off the spool pin. Net Ifusing special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach 2 net to the spool before using, Cut the net to match the size of the spool. @ Net © Thread spool © Spool pin © Spool cap > (a ep Note The auto-threading device cannot be used with the combinations shown a lett Transparent nylon thread can be used regardless ofthe chart pro- Viding needle used in 90/14 to 100/16.START/STOP | “START/STOP" button 1 Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot, land then push the lighted "START/STOP” button. The sewing machine starts sewing, + Slide the speed range control lever to adjust the sowing speed. * Hold down the "START/STOP” button to sew at a slow speed 2. Push the “START/STOP" button to stop the machine. — | Foot controller | 1. With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the sewing machine, @ Foot controller @ sack for the foot controller 2. Tumen the sewing machine, then slowly depress the foot con- troller to start sewing, The speed setting of the speed range control lever is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. 3. Release the foot controller to stop the sewing machine. When the foot controfier is being used, the "START/STOP” button has no effect on the sewing, Note (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model NSV This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PC- 6000. atSELECTING A STITCH (UTILITY STITCHES) This sewing machine is equipped with 53 built-in utility stitches. | Touch “PREV” or "NEXT" until the desired stitch is @00 Aisplayed on the sereen, then touch the Key forthe Be slich that you wish to use. © Attach the presser foot that is indicated by | this presser foot code. | @ Touch this key to use the side cuter: | © Touch this key before sewing to automati- cally make reverse stitches (reinforcement stitches) at the beginning and end of sew- ing, (Refer to page 33.) © Touch this key before sewing to automati- cally cut the thread at the end of sewing. (Refer to page 34.) © An advice sereen will appear if you touch this key while sewing. © Touch this key to return to the previous screen @ Touch this key to move to the next screen, | Selecting a stitch using * TD!” | We recommend using ~ fi§fZi! ” to select stitches for beginning sewers. For example. when the correct buttonhole stitch or the buttonnole sewing method is not known. simply touch * iff", select the most appropriate stitch for the sewing application, then follow the operating procedures that appear on the display. Example: For sewing a buttonhole Gee aerials | 4. Touch the * AEE! ” key on the Utility Stitch CEES | = 2. Touch the *BUTTONHOLE” key, Tio |(ELING HEM 3. 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However, in the following cases, push "STITCH THREAD ADJUSTMENT" to adjust the thread ten- sion as desired when using special thread or sewing on special fabric when sewing gathers > when the automatic settings do not give the de- sired result ‘The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross at about the center of the fabric. Ifthe thread tension is incorrectly sel, fat attractive seams will ‘not be sewn or the fabric will pucker. © Reverse side @ Surface © Upper thread © Bobbin thread Push the “STITCH/THREAD ADJUSTMENT: but. ton, then touch * [a1] "key. The upper thread be- comes weaker aach time the key is touched © Bobbin thread @ Upper thread @ Suriace @ If the upper thread is too strong, locks ap- pear on the surface of the fabric.Tightening the tension 0 UF (2 eT 26 © Upper thread @ Bobbin thread @ Reverse side @ Ifthe upper thread is too weak, locks appear ‘on the reverse side of the fabric.CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT "Change the presser foot according to the LCO message. i 1. Push the "NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn af the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 3. Press the black button located at the b: holder to release the foot. of the presser foot © Presser foot holder 4. Place the presser toot pin directly tpelow the helder-end anc lower the presser foot lever to attach the presser foot, ® Hoider-end © Foot pin | Removing the Presser Foot Holder (while cleaning, etc.) Loosen the presser foct holder screw, then pull the presser foot holder down to temove it. Note When reattaching the presser foot holder, first attach presser foot to the presser foot holder. Then. lower the presser loot lever. in stall tne presser foot holder and securely tighten the presser foot holder screw. The thread tension may be inaccurate if the presser foot nolder is incorrectly attached, © Disc-shaped screwdriver28 With the accessory compartment off the machine. the feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base of the sewing machine. Sliding the lever to the right will fower the feed dogs. Feed dogs are lowered during button sewing as well. Ityou are continuing to sew, slide the lever to the left and the feed dogs will raise, ‘The feed dogs will not raise if the balance wheel does not turn, even ifthe lever is slid to the le.CHANGING THE NEEDLE Setting the needle securely Turn off the power and lower the presser foot Loosen the screw with a screwdriver. Pull out the needle. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the nee- die 38 far as it will go against the needle stopper. Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver Needle stopper Turn the power on. Place the needle ona flat surface and check whether the space is parallel or not Flat surface (Needle plate, glass, ruler. ete.) It the space is not parallel then the needle is bent and should bbe thrown away to prevent damage to your project or 10 the machine. 29USING “OPERATION GUIDE” The procedures that appear on the display are based on the information in this manual Pressing “OPERATION GUIDE” shows basic operating procedures Such as bobbin winding and upper threading (on the display allowing you quickly and easily operate the sewing machine, Example: For bobbin setting et, bobbin so that fhresd will be SS taken Uhrousl A threaa au | = Thread along ie) nd SG) 228 \ = thread by pulling 1 / Pe Porvisrd. Push "OPERATION GUIDE Touch this key to find out how to wind the bobbin thread Touch this key to find out how to replace the presser foot. Touch this key to find out how to set the bobbin thread. Touch this key to find out how to replace the needle. Touch this key fo find out how to thread the upper thread. eooooe Touch “BOBBIN SETTING’. The bobbin setting procedues appear on the dispiay. 3. Touch NEXT” to display the next part of the pro- cedure. Follow the procedure to set the bobbin correctly, 4. Touch “END” to return to the main screen,TRIAL SEWING | Sewing by using “UTILITY STITCH” |) CAUTION | = Be aware of the needie at all times while sewing, and keep your hands away’ from all moving parts such as. the 3 needle, balance wheel and thread take-up lever, otherwise injury may result. |= Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result. = Never use bent needles. Such | Needles can easily break, which 4) could result in injury, ‘Turn onthe Sewing machine, then touch the display. The straight slitch (left) is selected Place the fabric under the presser fool, then pull out about 5 cern {2°) of the upper thread and pass it under the presser fool Sewing can begin without drawing up the bobbin thread. Upper thread cm (2") ‘While pressing down an the thread and the fabric with your foft hang, turn the balance wheel with your right hand to move the needle to the sewing start position Thread Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread. Lower the presser foot. Push the "REVERSE STITCH’ button {0 sew reverse stitches, and then press the "START/STOP’ button, The machine will start to run at a slow speed. 35. When sewing is completed, push the “REVERSE STITCH button to sew reverse stitches, 6. Push the “THREAD CUTTER" button to cut the thread and raise the needle. Note = D0 nol push the “THREAD CUTTER’ button if no fabric is in the machine or while the machine is sewing. Doing so may damage the machine or cause injuries. = Use the cutter on the lell side of the machine to cut threads thicker than #30 or nylon, metallic and other speciality threads. 7. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. BOBBIN THREAD SENSOR Ita warning message appears on the message screen, the bobbin thread is running out. Replace the bobbin thread at this time, 22AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING This stitch automatically prevents fraying. 1. Selecta stitch. | 2, Touchthe "REVERSE STITCHING” key and the } key changes to "BLACK REVERSE STITCH. ING’ The reinforcement stitching’s automatically set tobe sewn when some stitches such as the but- tonhole and bar tack are selected - a 2. Push the "START/STOP" button to make rein- forcement stitches (reverse stitches if the straight stitch was selected), and then start sew. ing, * To pause sewing. push the“STARTISTOP” but. ton. If the sewing is paused, the ending rein. forcement stitches will not be made. | + 4, To finish the stitch, push the “REVERSE STITCH” button to make ending reinforcement | Suiches (averse stiches the straight stich as | selected) before the machine stops. © The machine automatically stops. ‘Touch the “BLACK REVERSE STITCHING’ key and the key changes back to the “REVERSE STITCH- ING key, 33AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING Alter a stitch is chosen, turning on the automatic thread cutting function cuts the thread after the sew. 3 ing is finished. This function is convenient when sewing buttonholes or bar tacks. ran), peels) | 1. Select the stitch 2, Touch the “THREAD CUTTING” key andthe key changes to the “BLACK THREAD CUTTING’ key. cen eal EEE Note Automatic reinforcement stitching also turns on whenever automatic thread cutting is tumed on. * Automatic thread cutting and the automatic re- inforcement stitch must be used together. ‘Automatic thread cutting is convenient for use ‘on buttonhoies, bar tacking and other areas, 3. Push the “START/STOP” button to make rein: forcement stitches (reverse stitches if the Straight stitca was selected), and then star sew- ing 4. To finish the stiteh, push the "REVERSE STITCH’ button to make ending reinforcement stitches (reverse stitches ithe straight stitch was, selected) and cul the thread before the machine stops. Fabric should be placed 3 to 4 stitch lengths behind the presser foot before sewing the rein- ‘forcement stitch, o | | | | | | © Automatically trims the thread and stops. Cancelling programmed automatic thread cutting Touch the "BLACK THREAD CUTTING” key and the key changes back to the “THREAD CUTTING’ key,UTILITY STITCH SELECTION “ (pm) ” Pees PPER INSERTION) RAIGHT STITCH || ZIPFEI 4 Blouse, shirts Suits, overcoats syemas. shirts bul Lene bubLonhole 2 Drags ou 1Bts Sha button, Lower Lewer buttonkole lever (1) behined Start machine, hslaing end 3 5 gag We recommend using” (ZB) “ta select stitches for beginning sewers. For example, when the cor. rect bultonhole stitch or the butlonhole sewing method is not known, snp touch THEE "se leat the most appropriate stich forthe sewing ap plication then folios the operating procedures that appear on the display Example: For sewing a buttonhole wet 4. Touch the p screen. key in the Utiity Stitch 2. Touch the “BUTTONHOLE” key 3, Touch the stitch key for the sewing application. The operating procedures for the selected stitch are displayed 4. Touch NEXT’ to display the next part of the pro. cedure, Follow the procedure to sew the buttonhoie stitch 35ips | @a euELonholeUSEFUL SKILLS | Sewing corners Keep the neadle in the labric al the corner. then raise the presser foo! and turn the fabric. When sewing seams which are less than 5.0 mm (13/64" in width), baste the corner, then continue sewing while changing the sew- ing direction and pulling the basting thread toward the back ‘Suppor the fabric while feeding by hand, and sew the fabric 1o- ward the folded side, } Sewing a curve with a straight stitch = Sew slowly, while Keeping the seams parallel withthe fabric edge: | as you guide the fabric around the curve 37‘Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Sel the stitch length short in order to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slowly while keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve. * For sharp comers, temporarily stop sewing while keeping the needle in the material, then raise the presser foot and care- fully turn the fabric while keeping it level with the presser fool Lower the presser foot and continue sewing. | [ Sewing thick fabric When you raise the presser foo! levor further, the presser foot is raised to a higher position to handle thicker fabrics. With the presser fool in the up position, raise the presser foot lever higher to make room or thicker fabrics If the fabric will not feed at the beginning of sewing, place another piece of fabric with the same thickness al the back of the material Using a straight stitch foot (optional accessory item SA108 or 80823001} will stop the fabric liting up and down as the neo- dle pierces vory thick fabrics. ‘Sewing thin fabric Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric, and then 4 Ban sowing, Use a straight stitch foot to eliminate any puckering. Remem- ber lo select the center needle position. Additional adjustment of stiteh length and tension may be necessary. 38| Using the needle plate |_Free-arm sewing _ ‘Align the edge of the material with a line on the needle plate 12 sew even seam allowances. Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs. 39STRAIGHT STITCHES @ Normal sewing @ Normal sewing @ Reinforced sewing © Streich fabric sewing Preparation: Baste or pin the fabrics together. 1. Attach presser foot “J. sew three or four reverse stitches at the beginning, then start sewing © 3104 reverse stitches Place the fabric under presser foot while keeping space from the edge for reverse sewing, 2. Sew at a slow speed as you approach the end of the sewing area, then push the “REVERSE STITCH’ bulton to sew sev- eral reverse stitches and stop the machine, 3, Push the “THREAD CUTTER” button to cut the thread. i "REVERSE STITCHING’ and “THREAD CUTTING” were set before sewing, the reverse slitches would automatically bbe sewn al the beginning of sewing. Al the end of sewing, pushing the "REVERSE STITCH” button will make reverse slitches, stop the machine, and then cut both threads.Sewing stretch fabrics Baste the fabrics together, then sew along the basting without pulling the fabric, * Do not pull the fabric during sewing. © Basting Touch the * [L-] “and [stitch tenath setting keys to adjust the sliteh length @ (CL): Longer © Original length: 2.5 mm (3/32") Shorter For thin material which is less than 1.0 mm (3i64’), the stitch length will be set to 4.0 mm (5/32") automatically during sew: ing even if you set the length to 5.0 mm (13764") | Changing the needle position | ) Touch the * (RT| and (G7) ” stitch width setting keys to adjust the needle postion @ (1): Left needle position: 0 mm (0") | @ Center needle position: 3.5 mm (1/8") ou (ix): Right needle position: 7.0 mm (9/32") “The nee poston cannot be changed tor the{ J)" an stitches. “ZIGZAG STITCHES (a - © Zigzag stitch = : @ Elastic zigzag stitch : 2 © Elastic zigzag stitch e@° " Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch) (77) Sew the overcasting along the edge ofthe fabric 60 that the right - hand needle drop points over the edge ofthe fabric. | @ Needle drop point Applique (using a zigzag stitch) Hl mf 47) attach the applique using adhesive or basting, then sew it. Sow a zigzag stitch, while positioning the right hand needle drop point just cutside the edge of the fabric. | Patchwork (for crazy quilt) Turn back the desired wich of fabric and position it over the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch bridges both pieces of fabric, © Upper fabric @ Lower fabric 42OVERCASTING BEUBO When using @, @ or @ stitches When using @, @ or @ stitches & and medium fabrics @ Thick fabric @ Thick and medium stretch fabrics Medium stretch fabric © Stretch fabric © Stretch fabric LJ Sew the fabric while placing fabric edge against the guide ot presser foot “G © Guide * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforce: ‘ment stitch are preset, a reinforcement stitch will be sewn au- tomatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically al the finish of sewing CAUTION After the stitch width has been adjusted, turn the balance wheel by hand and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Ifit does touch, the needle may break and ‘cause on injury. Attach presser foot “J" and lat the needle drop slightly past the edge of the fabric betore starting sewing, When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforce- ‘ment stitch are preset. a reinforcement stitch will be sewn au- tomatically at the start of sewing, Press the "REVERSE. STITCH" button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing, 43OVERCASTING (WHEN USING THE SIDE CUTTER) EWBBUEA aa | © Thin and medium fabries © Thick fabric @ Thick and medium stretch fabrics © Normal sewing © Zigzag stitch By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cuting the fabric. if using the side cuter. select the pattern and then touch the » 63“ key 1. Push the "NEEDLE POSITION’ button to raise {he needle, and then tum off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. Unscrew screw on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot holder. Set the screw of the needle into the fork of the operating lever. Screw of the needle Operating lever Notch Make sure that the screw is held firmly by the fork 5. With the presser foot raised, align the presser foot hofder screw hole directly with the notch in the side cutter, then insert the screw and lightly tighten it, Lower the presser foot lever and firmly tighten the screw. Select the pattern and then touch the * | " key. The necessary adjustment for the side cutter will be carned out automaticaly7. Make a cul of about 2 em (19/16°) in the fabric. © 2m (13/16") 8. Place the fabric “Right side of cut: on top of the guide plate “Lelt side of cut: underneath of the presser foot © Guide plate (lower knife) @ Presser foot 9. Thread the needle, and then pull out along sec- tion of the upper thread, pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed di- rection, (See lett figure B) @ Presser foot © Upper thread 10. Lower the presser foot lever ‘CAUTION If the width has been adjusted, turn the balance wheel by hand to check that the needle does not touch the side cutter. If the needle touches the side cutter, it may cause the needle to break. When sewing straight stitches only ‘The seam margin should be about 0.5 em (13/64") © Seam margin Make sure that you touch the il” key when Using he side cuter Gleah ne side cutter alter use, otherwise dust and scraps of thread wil bud up on Aad.a small amount ol ol a8 roqured {0 the Cutting edge ofthe cuter Note — The fabric will not be cut if the whole fabric is simply spread out underneath the presser foot guide plate. Set the fabric as explained in step 8. above, and start sewing. ~ Check that the needle is raised when the presser foot lever is raised. ‘One layer of 13-07 denim can be cut 45BLIND HEM STITCHES 45 © Other fabric @ Stretch fabric Fold the fabric and baste it as ilustrated. 0.5 cm (13/64") Surface 0.5 om (13/64") Reverse side Basting stitch 0000 2, Atlact presser foot “A”. Lower the presser foot so that its guide meets the edge of the folded hem, Guide Folded hem oo 3. Adjust the needle position using the stitch width selting keys so that needle slightly catches the fold of the hem, and then sew the fab © Needle drop position When the automatic thread cutting and auto- matic reinforcement slitch are preset, a rei forcement stitch will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Push the “REVERSE STITCH" button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically atthe finish of sewing Turn over the fabric and remove the basting stiteh. © Reverse side @ Surface| Adjusting the needle drop position Touch tne * [)* and * (GD) siten wiath setting keys to adjust he needle drop positon 50 that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem A Ifthe needle catches the fold of hem too much. = Touch the * Lu!) "stitch wiath setting key. This moves the needle away trom the fold B= If the needle does not catch the fold oi hem enough _ — Touch the * [A] ” stitch width setting key. ‘This moves the needle closer to the fold @ Reverse side @ SurfaceBUTTONHOLE STITCHES @ @) (8) OG) Suits, overcoats Jeans, trousers Thick coats Thin or medium fabrics Stretch fabric with coarse weave Stretch fabric Thin and medium fabrics (for horizon- taf holes) 1. Mark the positions of the buttonholes on the fabric. (ij (0 @ 2000000 +The maximum buttonhote length is 3 cm (1-13'64") (total of diameter + thickness of button}, and * Thick thread (#30) cannot be used in with the buttonhole styles. 2. Draw out the button holder plate and insert the button. © Button holder plate ‘The size of the buttonhole is determined by the button inserted ‘the button holder piate, Note The thread should be passed thraugh the hole in the presser foot then placed under the foot. 3. Raise the presser foot and adjust the fabric so that the red mark on the foot is over the starting mark of your butlonhole. Lower the presser foot iio position. Mark on fabric for buttonhole position Red mark on presser toot Ate he presse fot lever has been lowered, set | the presser foo! so nal heres. no gap behind ine (A) Section marked wih an"A.otheratge the size of rn the sltch will nol be correct To do this, push he presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown inthe iguse a be ish Pass the thread underneath the presser loot 4, Lower the buttonhole lever and position it behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. © Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot5, Push the “START/STOP” button to start the machine, while gently holding the end of the upper thread, + Gently. feed the fabric by hand. ‘The machine will stop with a reinforcement stitch automati cally after sewing is compieted Ifyou touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing, the machine cuts both threads autornatically after sewing is completed, * Ifthe fabric will not feed (for instance, because it's too thick) touch the (L_] stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length 8. Open the buttonhole. Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole !osert a pin in front ofthe inside edge of both bar tacks. Insert the seam ripper into center of buttonhole. Cut towards the tirst pin. Then cut toward the other pin, © Pin Keyhole buttonhole 7. Make a hole using the small eyelet punch in the key end, in- sert a pin into the inside edge of the bar tack. Insert a seam ripper into the hole made with the eyelet punch and cut to- wards the pin. ‘Small eyelet punch (accessory #9 on page 6) Pin 49© Reinforcement stiteh | ‘Sewing stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes onto stetch fabric, insert a gimp thread into the buttonhole seam (*((]]" buttonholes only). 1, Hook the gimp thread onto the end of presser foot "A", insert it into the groove at the front of the presser foot and temporarily lie it there 2. Lower the presser foot and start sewing Set the stitch wide to match the diameter of the gimp thread.3. Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp thread gently to re move any slack, and trim any surplus length, Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate (Odd-shaped buttons) | Measure the bution diameter + thickness to set the (plate Example: ° For a bulton with a diameter of 1.5 cry 19122") and a thickness of 1 cm (3/8"), the scale should be set, at2.5em 1") | @ Thickness [1 em (3/8")] | Diameter 1.5 em 19782") | @ Button holder plate | @ Scale | @ Diameter + thickness (2.5 em (1")] [0.5 cm (13/64") in one scale.) © 0.5 cm (13/64") Push “STITCHITHREAD ADJUSTMENT’, then touch the stitch length keys * [L}” or" ] "to select the desired length, © ~()": Longer @ Normal length 0.4 mm (1/64") © *(S)": shorter Ifthe fabric does not feed for example, when sewing on thick fabric). touch stitch length key " [L_}" to increase the stitch length Push ihe “STITCHTHREAD ADJUSTMENT" button, then to the stitch width keys [1] “or” (N_] "to select the desired width © “AUTO” width 5.0 mm (13/64") © “[M)": Narrower stBAR TACKING 3 Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc. Attach presser foot “A” and set the size by measuring the area to be bar tacked, Pull on the end of the button holder plate to expand il. The finished size of the bar tack will be the space shown in the ilustration, Button holder plate Scale 0.5 cm (13/64") Length of bar tack C000 0.5 10 3 cm (19/64" to 119/64") is suitable for bar tacking, 0.5 to 1 cm (13/64" to 25/64") ts the normal size 2. Position the pocket as istted ith the top of the pocket facing you Aign th neese oop pot wth te comer othe pocket tobe suche andmove he pocxel back 2mm (S64) ts shown belo Aitr the pressor ool lever has boon lowered se he presser Toot se that there no gap behind the seston marke wh an “ oherwse he sea ot he itch wi not bon correct. To do this, push the presser foot towards |||! cere foie, pusy me prsse ce ovate (El weted IF Pass the thread undemeath the presser foot. \_A_) 3. Check the first needle drop point, then lower the presser foot. @ 2mm (5/64") 4. Lower the buttonhole lever and position it behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. © Metal bracket on buttonhole foot 525. While lightly holding the upper thread, push the “START/STOP button. The machine will slop with a reinforcement stitch auto: matically after sewing is completed, I/-TAREAD CUTTING? was set before sewing. he machine tlaometoaly cua sah tweeds ater stopping ine lab does noted (or exargle,when soving on hick fai) puch he STITCH THAAD ADJUSTMENT button thantoushsitch eng Key"(L]Tomerease the sich nth Ifthe presser foot is not level. place a piece of cardboard or an: other piece of fabric with the same thickness under the open side of the presser foot © Presser foot © Cardboard Changing the bar tack stitch length Push the “STITCH/THREAD ADJUSTMENT” button, then touch the stitch length keys“ [L_]"or~[S_}"to select the desired length @ "AUTO" length 0.4 mm (1/64") 1 @ “(L)":konger © “(5)”: Shorter Changing the bar tack stitch width Push the “STITCHTHREAD ADJUSTMENT” button, then touch the stiteh width keys“ (ir}" or” fA} "to select the desired wiath | @ “AUTO” width 2.0 mm (1/16") © * (a) ": Wider © © (iC)" : Narrower 59DARNING 2 & 1 Medium fabric Thick fabric Set the stitch length using the scale on presser faot "A Pull on the end of the button holder plate 10 expand it. The finished size of the bar tack will be the space shown in the illustration, Scale on the presser foot Button holder pl: 5 mm (13/64") at Length of darning Width (7 mm (9/32")) on scale ‘The maximum stitch length for darning is 3 om (1-13/64"). Check the neste drop point and then lower the presser foot Alter the presser fot lever has been iowered et || the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the | = section marked with an “A~ otherwise the size ol |) the stitch will not be correct. To do this, push the (A presser foot towards the back of the machine as ~~ Shown inthe figure atthe left Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Lower the button hole lever to set it behind the metal bracket, Metal bracket Start sewing while holding the upper thread by hand. ‘The machine stops automatically after sewing a reinforcement stiten, When automatic thread cutting is set, the machine trims both threads automatically after sewing is completed,| Changing the length of the darning stitch ~ Push the "STITCHTHREAD ADJUSTMENT" but- ton, then touch the stitch length keys.” (L_)° or (5) "to select the desired length. eTiTCH tenoty LL] © “AUTO”: 2.0 mm (5/64") @ *(L) "Longer (less dense) © © (2): Shorter (more dense) If the fabric does not feed {for example, when sewing on thick fabric). touch stitch tenath key (LJ to increase the stitch length Push the “STITCHITHREAD ADJUSTMENT" but, ton, then touch the stitch width keys ° (11) ° or fn) “to select the desired wath, © “AUTO™ 7.0 mm (9/32") @ © (H] ": Narrower = Hs © Reinforcement stitchTAPE ATTACHING (a These stitches are used for attaching tape to thin and medium fabric. @ Patchwork stitch : @ Elastic zigzag stitch oe e 7] 4. tach presser foot J, select pattern *[/"]+ set the ston |” Tength to 4.0 mm and st ane tea ensionfo a weak setting Sew a straight stitch Pulte bobbin thread to obtain the desired amount of gather. 2. Place the tape on top of the seam which you have just sewn and secure it with pins. 3. Select pattern "|= |” and then sew along the top of the tape.EYELET STITCH g Stitch for making eyelet on belts, etc. =! 1. Push the "STITCHITHREAD ADJUSTMENT” button, then se- Eyelet, [LENE tect the eyelet size. 2. Attach presser foot N, check the needle drap point and lower ‘he presser foot, then push the "START/STOP” button to start sewing. The machine will stop with a reinforcement stitch au- | tomatically after sevving is completed, © Needle drop point * THREAD CUTTING" was set before sewing. the machine automatically cuts both threads atter stopping 3, Make a hole at the center with the eyelet punch, AL Large: 7.0 mm (9/32") B- Medium: 6.0 mm (1/4") C— Small: §.0 mm (13/64")BUTTON SEWING, G This stitch is used for attaching buttons. Do not use the automatic thread cutter when attaching buttons. ‘The threads will become difficult to handle ang tying off will not be possible. = i J]. 1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog adjustment lever to the right to lower the feed dog. partment to expose the lever.) PyPe [1 = @ Feed dog adjustment ever (Slide off the accessory com- | | 2. Altach button fitting foot “M", place the button into the presser fool and then lower the presser foot, 3. Turn the balance wheet to check that the needle goes into each ofthe holes n the button correctly, and then start sew. ing, To adjust the button sewing stitch width, push the “STITCH THREAD ADJUSTMENT” button, then touch the stitch width keys" [ur] " oF” [Rr} to select the desired width. Once sew- ing is Completed, he sewing machine wil stop automatically It extra attachment strength is needed, carry out the button sewing operation twice 4, Once sewing is completed, return the feed dog to its original position, pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down and pull the upper thread at the sewing end through to the reverse side of the fabric. Then tie the thread ends Zogether and cut the threads at the sewing start| Attaching buttons with four holes - First sew the two holes which are closest to you. Once they have been sewn, raise the presser fool, move the needle to the next two holes and then sew them in the same way, | Attaching a shank to the button } | 1. Pall the shank lever toward you and then start sewing, © Shank lever 2. Hold the uppes thread ends at the sewing start and sewing fend which are between the button and the fabric, wind them around the shank and then tie them firmly together. 3. Tie the ends of the bobbin thread together al the reverse side of he fabric 59BASTING 60 ‘Attach presser foot “J”. tis suggested that the basting stitch be started with a reinforcement stitch by pressing the "RE VERSE STITCH" button, You can change the length of one stitch to between § mm and 30 mm (1/64" to 1-13/64"), 5 mm to 30 mm (13/64” to 1-13/64") ‘Sew while keeping the fabric taut, End sewing with a reinforcement stitchZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION) fe L) "Centered application _ Select the pattem and then touch the [13] "key. Attach presser foot "J" and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end, Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fab- rie End of opening Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side C000 Press the seam allowance open and altach the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle of the zipper tape. @ Zipper Basting © Reverse side 3, Attach the right pin of presser foot “Ito the presser foot holder, then touch "PRESSER FOOT I’. The thread tension adjusts for presser foot "I" It* (EBD) * and then "ZIPPER INSERTION” were touched, the thread tension would automatically adjust 4. Topstitch 1 cm (25/64") trom the seamed edge of the fabric and then remove the basting, © Surface 61«2 eo0oe0 Attach presser foot "and sew straight stitches up tothe crotch fend. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fab- End of opening Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper, while allowing 3 mm (1/8") for the sew: ing space. Reverse side Allow 3 mm (1/8") for sewing Teeth of zipper Slider on head of zipper Crotch end (Base of zipper) Select he "|| stitch and then touch the * 5)" key ‘The nocossiTy edusiment fot Zipper inser Wil be caried but automaicay. Put the left side of presser foot “I” into the holder, and then ‘sew the bottom layer to the crotch end (base of zipper). When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforce: ment stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Push the "REVERSE STITCH" button to sew a reinforcement stitch and wim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing,~~) 5. Close the zipper and turn over the fabric. Then sew the other side of the zipper to the fabric. | @ Reverse side 6. Tum the fabric aver to the right side and sew a straight stitch 5 ‘cm from the end, stop the machine, lower the needle, raise the presser foot and then remove the basting sitches. © Surface 7. Move the zipper pull and sew the remaining part © Surtace i 63DART SEAM (a 1. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning ' ; ofthe dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric, @ Basting automatic reinforcement stitching is preset, a reinforcement slitch will automatically be sewn at the sewing start. 2. Donot sew a reverse stitch at end, Cul the thread at the end, leaving 5 cm (2"), and then tie both ends together. 3. Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a needle. ‘When you reach the narrow endo! the dart; stop, lftthe presser | fool. slide your fabric tawards you (19 mm). Touch “STITCH LENGTH’, reduce {0 0.4 mm. Sew 3 stitches on the seam line. | This will secure the thread ends, cut the thread. 4, ron the dart to one side so that iti fat. 64GATHERING Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc. “| 1. Sat the stitch length to 4.0 mm (5/32") and the thread tension eno | to weak. Pe SBusto + f° ERED! °, and then "GATHERING" were touched, a stitch VO ero a length of 4.0 mm (5/32") and a weak thread tension would ee automatically be selected 2. Atlach presser foot "J", Pull out the bobbin and upper threads by Sem (2°). © Upper thread @ Bobbin thread @ About 5 cm (2") 3. Sew two rows of straight stitches parailel to the seam fine, then tam excess thread leaving 5 em (2°) @ Seam tine @ 1.910 1.5 em (25/64" to 19122") © About 5 cm (2") 4, Pull the bobbin threads to oblain the desired amount of gather, then tie the upper and lower threads to secure,5, Smooth the gathers by ironing them, Pulling out the bobbin thread Hl | 1. Pass the thread along the groove in the direction of the arrow, and leave it there without cutting i © Shuttte * The bobbin cover should still be removed. 2. While holding the upper thread, push the “NEEDLE POSITION’ button twice and then pull out the bobbin thread, 3, Replace the bobbin cover. 66PINTUCK Select the sien and ten touch hei)" key 1. Mark along the folds on the reverse side of the fabric with a spatula © Reverse side 2. Fold the fabric so that the Surface faces upward and iron only the folded parts, © Surtace 3, Put the right end of presser foot“ into the holder, and sew a straight stitch along the fold, Width for pintuck Reverse side Surface When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforce- ment stitch are preset. reialorcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Push the "REVERSE STITCH” button to Sew a reinforcement stitch and ‘sim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing. 4, Iron the folds toward the same direction, o7FLAT FELL SEAM Use tor reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly. 68 1, Attach presser foot 'J”. Sew the seam line, then cut half of the seam allowance from the side that the flat fell seam will lie agains, About 1.2 em (1/2") Reverse side oo When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforce: ment stitch are preset, reinforcement sfitzhes will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing, Press the "REVERSE STITCH" button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing 2. Spread our the fabric along the finish line. Finish tine Reverse side 3. Lay both seam allowances to the shorter one's (cut one) side and iron them, @ Reverse side 4. Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one, and sew the edge of the fold © Reverse side| Finished flat fell seam © Surface 69APPLIQUES Attach the applique to the fabric. ‘Applique Fabric glue ‘The applique should be attached with fabric glue or a basting stitch $0 fat it will not move during sewing, Attach presser foot 'y". Make sure that the needle drop point is just outside the applique and then start sewing. Applique When the automatic thread culling and automatic reinforce: ment stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of Sewing, Pross the "REVERSE STITCH" button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing. 3, Finish © Applique @ @ Needle drop point Sewing the applique around corners 1. Stop the machine and position the needle just autside the TA phi applique 2. Raise the presser foot and tum the fabric as needed to keep the correct needle position.APPLIQUE QUILTS ie Use a blind hem stitch for applique quilts. =] 1. Trace the pattern onto the applique fabric andl then cut around it @ Seam margin (0.3 to 0.5 mm) | } 2. Place a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size of anpli- {que onto the fabric, and then fold over the seam margin using 3. Tum the fabric over and sew basting stitches around the edge Attach monogramming foot "N’ and then sew around the edge, while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible. When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforce- ment slitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start ol sewing, Press the "REVERSE STITCH" button to sew a reinforcement stitch and tim the | thread automatically at the finish of sewing. Sy YY © Dresden Plate © Stained Glass © Sunbonnet Sue ”SCALLOP STITCH Stitch for decorating collars of blouses, edges of table cloths, etc. R Attach presser foot "N’, Sew the remaining edge of the fabric 80 that the stitch doesn't go right to the edge of the fabric. Surface When the automatic threat cutting and automatic reinforce- ment stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the "REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and wim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing, ‘Trim along the stitches carefully so as not to cut the stitches. There are products in the marketplace that will “seal” the trimmed areas. This will give a more finished appearance.SMOCKING STITCH This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing. 1. Selectthe “|! ]" stitch, set the stitch length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak setting, Then sew columns of straight stitches at intervals of 1 em © About 1 cm (25/64") 2. Pull the bobbin threads to oblain the desired amount of gather. and then smooth the gathers by ironing them 3. Atlach presser foot J" and sew over the top of the straight stitches. selecting from one of the two decorative stitches shown above 4, Pull out the straight stitch threads. 7PATCHWORK STITCH Hee 1, Match the fabric seams right sides together. Join together with a straight stitch. Open seam allowance (about 1 cm (25/64")] and press tat © Straight stitch @ Seam allowance © 1m (25/64") © Reverse side 2. Altach presser foot “J”. Set the center of the presser foot on the seam line of the joined fabrics and then sew over the seam. using one of the decorative stitches showin above. © Surtace © SeamFAGOTING Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc. 1. Baste the fabric onto thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. Basting stitch 0.4 cm (5/32") Thin paper or stabilizer sheet 2. Attach presses foot "J". Set the center of the presser foot on the centers of both fabrics and begin sewing © Basting stitch Use a heavier weight thread (Example: 30# topstitching of cotton thread for machine quilting) * Alter sewing, remove the paper.DECORATIVE STITCHING fe Select the stitch you would like to use. OAHHABOUYS | Decorative stitching \ ‘These stitches are used to embellish the seams of crazy quilts or as decorative hem stitches. Use a contrasting threads color or deco- rative embroidery thread, : 1. tach prosser foots, select“{] "and sot he tread ten- Le | sion to a st/ong setting. i 1 ri, 2, Fold the fabricin half diagonally, Use a thin fabric, 3. Drop the needle slightly fo the outside of the edge of the fab: fic, and then start sewing. 4. Open out the fabric and iron the fold down to one side. 76HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems on clothes and decorative stitching on shirtfronts. Amore attractive finish can be obtained if you use the "130/70SH ~ a ‘Wing’ needle when sewing these pattems. +| [8] (A) JE |] Hesingawingneedie andthe sich wiath has been set to manual A check that the needle will nat touch the presser foot before start ing sewing, _ SE" hem-stitching | 1. Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric, This will leave the fabric frayed in this one area. About 5 or 6 threads will leave a 3 mm (1/6" area). “| 2. Atlach presser foot °N”. With the reverse side of the fabric fac: | ing up, sew one edge of the frayed part. | 3. With the back side of the fabric continuing to face you, turn the |” fabric and sew the other edge of the frayed par, aligning the slitches so they are parallel. 4. Ilustration of finished product. 7“(Bf)” hem-stitching 7a i oe e ° Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (5/32") part whieh is not yet frayed, [Pull out four threads. leave five threads and then pull out four threads, the width of five threads is approximately 4mm 6132") or less.) Approx. 4.0 mm (5/32") or less. Four threads (Pull out) Five threads (Leave) Sew the decorative stitch on the center of the five threads cro- ated above. Wing needle is an option, Iustration of finished product,LATERAL SEWING (STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG) ie Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabrics. GBE08 Slide the flat bed attachment off the machine to create the free arm) t 4. attach presser foot N". Sew wih the ]°stton tothe point required | o © Start point ===]. Select the “[_-]” steh, and then sew unt you reach the de- | | % seed eng| 8. Select the ® stitch again, and push the "REVERSE | STITCH puntor 4, Select the “| ing point Stitch, and then sew until you reach the start- * Lateral zigzag sewing should be carried out using the same Procedure as lateral straight sewingSELECTING A PATTERN rc 1 1. Push the "FONT/DECORATIVE STITCH but- } ton. Furi shinee FRAT Tye [ea uencr anon Soe aoe |e 2, Select the desired character or designs pattern key. (Refer to ages 82 to 94.) 3. Altach presser foot N. 4. Lower the presser fool, then push the "START/STOP” button, to start sewing, (Refer to page 98 for more details on how to sew) aiTouch the alphabetical font key for the styie that you wish to use. © Touch “B” 0 Touch (“to swt to lowercase © Touch “NEXT”. se =| HEB fae | © Touch “u", then “s”. * Up to 70 fonts or spaces can be combined,DECORATIVE, SATIN AND CROSS STITCH SEWING | 1. Push the *FONT/DECORATIVE STITCH” but- ton, 2. Touch the DESIGNS” key. @ Decorative patterns in stitch patterns © Cross stitch patterns.SELECTING A DECORATIVE PATTERN ‘The stitching density for some decorative stitches (* 72 and") ") can be changed. Te AAA IP Neale) je OO EP [SAI aa 1. Touch the “DECORATIVE” patterns key, 2. Touch the key of the desired decorative pattern, ‘There are a total of 21 screens showing deco- ralive pattems, GE) “rerresents arg size patos } °$" represents small size patterns @%i_F represenss repeating patterns “S" represents a single pattern FE cepresens the previous pattem choices [Nea] represents the next pattern choices: 1. Ione of the decorative stitches listed above is selected, ‘appears on the display. 2. Touch (52 " to change the stitching density to" SRE *, Tao stitching densities are avail- able: STANDARD and COARSE Note Depending on the types of fabric and thread used, ‘the thread may become tangled when the STAND: ‘ARO density is used. Therefore, the COARSE den- sity setting should be used, ani, hin, COARSE STANDARDSELECTING A SATIN STITCH PATTERN 1. Touch “SATIN STITCH’ 2. Touch the key of the desired satin stitch pat tern. There are a total of 3 screens showing satin slitch patterns, Up to 70 different satin stitch patierns can be combined into a single pattern, Cif Car | Cg 1 ei j The thread may easily become knotted when cer- tain types of fabric or thread are used: therefore, he upper thread tension should be adjusted ac: cording to the application. Jarre LENGTH wis a \ asa6 SELECTING A CROSS STITCH PATTERN fief cum | eM Tiere | Eeseca NEAT | | 1 Touch the “CROSS STITCH’ key. Touch the key of the desired cross stitch pat- tern, ‘There are a tolal of 2 screens showing cross slitch patterns, Touch the pattem tnat you would like to use. ‘The pattern you touch will then be selected for use. Ityou select the wrong patter by mistake. touch the “CLEAR” key to clear the pattern selection. Up to 70 diferent patterns can be combined into single pattern.Changing fonts 1. Touch the “Clear” key. (map pies Each touch of the key deletes the last letter that = | was selected But Tinea (eR o saa Touch the keys ofthe correct eters isl near: We Sau | Changing the size Touch "LIS" until the desired size changes to black, When the tage size is selected (L) When the small size is selected (5 } (Large) 11 millimeters (Small) 7 millimeters (Large) 27 mitimeters (Small) 18 milimeters 87|_ Changing the pattern length (elongation) Use “PATTERN LENGTH? through “PATTERN LENGTHS" to lengthen a salin stich pattern to one of 5 different sizes without changing the stitch width or length. © Actual size © Pattern length cs Example: To change a patter length with flop “LENGTHS” | (ME | SE Sisto 1. Touch “LENGTH1™ until it changes to ra 2. Touch the key of the desired satin stitch pat torn 88es ft franple: To combine ates made wit Ca av fee PRE ERN LENG’ anc Wik —s PATTERN LENGTH" a (a) hele resen na“) <0 PATTERN eras 1. Touch the key. 2. Touch "PATTERN LENGTH until it changes to PATTERN LENGTHS" 3, Touch ne [a oa | ouch tne [ey Co Tabi aI, =e) aoe kn ee | Changing the stitch length and the stitch width Push the "STITCH/THREAD ADJUSTMENT” but- (DS t-te phe END i> “=X | ton, then touch the stich width keys * CAL} "or Tt elect th desred ih TROP CT Beats) | oo 21 AB sn © tnt wet: 70 mm 02"| Adjusting the stitch length Push the "STITCHITHREAD ADJUSTMENT but | (aS OOP A mam END | | ton. then touch the stitch length keys " [}" or nts Tay {B)"toselect the desirediengih. ae arte PERE cron PE Ly here} \ ms 00 oo 1 @ Initia length: 0.4 mim (164) ‘The thread may easily become knotted when cer- tain types of fabric or thread are used: theretore, the upper thread tension should be adjusted ac- | e21ding tothe apphcation, oyUse. and" [4] “to make step patterns with satin stitch patiemns. Touch = [-3) “once to move the pattern up one half of its height Touch * (3) “ once 0 move the pattern down one half of ts height. 1. Touch the *|_stllie I" key. 2. Toueh the key, The position of the next pattem is moved up one haif ofits height 3. Touch the (a }" key. 4. Touch the = ( aa ‘One touch of the “up” Key will move the stitch pattern up hall of its finished height. () one oven ofthe “down” key wil move the stich pattern down haif ofits tished heigh, Touch the “CHECK” key. ~The step pattern from the beginning is scrolled across the display. | Examples of combinations | OOS) Ca Ce \ | One 92Cf) 5) 51 5) aie) a) Cate} tte) Ae oe ea' Checking the combined pattern | En fal oer 2 al oe Pree le ' Se ee = | f— f a ore | welll VC Via) | | am RE | 34 Example: Wher combined ‘Touch the "CHECK key to scroll the combined pat- teins from the beginning across the display. Example: When" oa. combinedMEMORY | saving a pattern combination Enter the fonts to create the name or saying. i ole It =) | GID) Esa | 2, Push the"MEMORY’ key. 3. Touch the “MEMORY” key. cauTiON = Ifa pattern is saved at an address which already contains a pattern, the previous pattern will be deleted. ~ Do not turn off the power while a pattern is - . being saved. |= Five pattern combinations can be stored. 4 = Each memory address can save upto 70 } Saving different characters, spaces or designs. 4. The pattern is stored.Example: To recall the "MEMORY" pattern Ls Bored in memory a0dress 2 Ta hen or | Iogccbue Seaton Sie 1. Push he MEMORY "key. | fa [aaust (Gird 2, Touch the "NEXT" key. 3, Touch the “RETRIEVE 2" key. 4, The pattern is recalled To clear out a memory address leave the ares blank instead of fling i with characters. Pres he “MEMORY” key and save this bianik area ir the memory address you wish to “clear” out 9%SEWING | Sewing attractive finishes Refer to the table below and the ‘RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREADS AND NEEDLES" for recommended fabrics, threads and needles to use in order to obtain attractive sewing finishes, Furthermore, pattern slippages may occur when using different fabric thicknesses or types ot stabilizers. Bie sure to carry ut a test sewing beforehand to check. wine 1 ric | When sewing thin or stretch fabri, fab- | @ Fabric rics with coarse weaves, or characters’ | @ Stabilizer Gecoratives stiches stored in the mar | ° © Thin paper chine attach interlacing fo the reverse | jae Wf you do not wish to attach interfac- g e + | eaorc \ ing, place the fabric onto some thin oa | | per Such as tracing paper before starting _| to-sew. This acts 38 a stabilizer { [ReaD 960 #60 — ! ‘T Thin and medium fabnes | | Teen | NEEDLE | Thick fabrics | 0/14 (Embroidery) | | Stretch fabrics | #14 golden needle Using a pattern sheet ‘The enclosed pattern sheet can be used to mark the sewing position of targe fonts and one-point pattems on fabric. 1. Use the enclosed eyelet punch to make holes at the circles in oo >) the pattern sheet fabric where itis to be sewn, and use a chalk pen to mark tne | 2. akan im pte on he patern shoe th the place onthe «Gh ung the poatone othe tes | | @ Initial needte drop point 97Le 3. Draw lines to join the marks as shown in the illustration. 1. Altach presser foot "N° 2. Place tie fabric under the presser foot, pull the upper thread out To the side and then lower the presser fool +f you used tne pattern sheet to make positioning marks on the fabric, position the fabric so that the marks align with the needle reference points in the presser foot, then pull the sp per thread out lo the side before lowering the presser foot * Be surg that the material is positioned so that pattern wi ‘sewn facing the correct direction. be © Needle hole reference line 3. Push the "START/STOP" button to start sewing,4. Once sewing of the font has been completed, the sewing ‘machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches, and then stop. It THREAD CUTTING” was set before sewing, the machine automatically cuts both threads after stopping, When sewing continuous patterns, push the “START/STOP" but ton to stop the sewing machine, then push the "REVERSE STITCH button 1o se ceinforcement stitches. 5. When sewing is completed, trim any excess thread, CAUTION When sewing some patterns, the needle will stop in the raised position while the fabric is fed due to the needle bar separation mechanism which is used in this sewing machine. At such times, a clicking sound which is different from the sound generated during sewing will be heard, but ‘his saund is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction.ADJUSTING STITCH PATTERNS fe stitch pattern may gel deformed due to the thread or cloth. Whig @ good idea to first make a tral stitching, and then make adjusiments for each stitch patlern if necessary, 1. Touch the "OPERATION GUIDE” key. | (BRIGHTNESS OF CCD|FINE AASTIENT OF | Cemence smc) S | | & Town he Fe ADAUSTMENT OF STITCH bo 3. mach presser foat "N’ and then start embroi- dering, A tral pattem for adjustment purposes can then be embroidered. Adjust shape of siitch using the “+” and "~" keys. From -9 1049 4. Touch the “END” key when the adjustment is Gnished, —————=_CLEANING | Cleaning the screen CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. Ifthe front panel is dirty, wipe it gently witha soft dry cloth. Do not use any acganiec salvents o¢ detergents. L Cleaning the sewing machine surtace CAUTION Disconnect the power cord {rom the wall socket before cleaning the sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. the surlace of the sewing machine is dirty. lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it ance in this way. wipe the surface again with a dry cloth, Cleaning the shuttle CAUTION Disconnect the power cord {yom the wall socket before cleaning the shuttle, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. Sewing performance will suffer and bobbin thread detection will become unreliable if dust collects in the shuttle. should be kept clean al all times, ) Always keep the machine clean. 1. Tum olf the power and remove the presser foot holder and the needle, 2. Loosen the screws. } 3. Remove the needie plate. @ Needle plate 1014. Take out the shut. &. Remove accumulated lint and thiead trom the inner shuttle and race with a brush or a vacuum cleaner, 6, Set the shuttle by aligning the shuttle projection ‘with spring of the stopper. Projection Spring oo Lint and dust accumulatedin the race will some- times cause poor stitching or maltunction o bobbin thread sensor,CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB When replacing the light bulb Turn he power oft. ‘The power cord plug must be removed trom the electric outlet prior to changing the bulb, Loosen the gorew on the reverse side of sewing head, Remove the end cap, screw End cap Replace the snap in the light bulb with a new one. Light bulb Light bulbs are available through your dealer. (12V, 5W/ Parts code XA2037001) Set the end cap. Tighten the sorew, Screw End capRELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE } } Thread j | | ‘Sewing fabrics: } a 1 Size of needle | } Te Size poo - 7 ~ 1 | Broad cloth Coton | BO | \ | \ a. | | Medium Tatteta Sintnetic | 60-80 ata | | - _ | Flannel, Gabardine = Sik | 50-80 | Pines = a} oh af I { t | (Lawn) Cotton 60-80 | | ere - i synthetic } Tw [Georgette | mareenzed j 80-80 eat | { — fess - | ‘ Ghatis, Satin | Sik | 5480 | ' bf - r - - | | Denim Coton | 9050 | \ | - 5 - 4 } ot Synthetic | } [Taek | Coretwoy apenas 50 1416 | | {Tweed ‘Silk i 50 } - 4. |. - pee Jersey | | Sworn ~ Thread for knit | j conn i | Theat | — _ ~~} — So ~ | | Synthetic. | | marcenced ) | | Incase of top stitch thread = 5 - 14.16 | | For sewing on the popular stretch variety of fabrics, embroidery and decorative stitch sewing, “Golden needle” should be used. Today there are many different types of needies to suit a variely of sewing needs, Be Sure to Select the correct needle lor a specific sewing project, For example, there are needles for denim material ar needles for sewing with metallic threads. tatIi the machine is not property setup when the "START/STOP" or "REVERSE STITCH’ button is pushed. or a correction of your operating procedure is necessary, the machine will not start and will instruct you with an alarm and warning message on the LCD. | Warning messages ‘This message is displayed when the motors locked. such as when the thread becomes entangled Check if thread is entangled. | Check if needle 15 bent. i “This message is displayed when the machine finds that there is no upper thread or that itis cut. f the cue threads cut. start from the beginning and re-thvead ue u ‘This message is displayed when the “START/ STOP”, "HEVERSE STITCH” or “THREAD CUT- TER” button is pushed. or when the foot controller is pressed down while the presser foot is raised. Sho =. ‘This message is displayed when the pattern thet you tried to store could not be combined. This pattern can not be saved In memory. This message is displayed when you tried to com- i bine more than 71 patterns. | This message is displayed when the "REVERSE | Return bobiein , STITCH’. "NEEDLE POSITION’ or ‘THREAD CUT- —_— winding shaft to TER’ bution is pushed while the babbin winder shaft as left | isatthe right | Thsmessage lsplayeaunen he START/STOF” fniton © pushed whe th foot contol is con Start/Stop button does net work | RaHOa|® pushed while the fo! | when Foot contrel 1s connected. ii'stonmect Fost tantra Po 405This message Is displayed when a pattern other Raise buttenhole than a buttonhole is selected and the "START/ STOP" or "REVERSE STITCH” button is pushed ‘hile the buttonhole lever is lowered, lever). {This message is displayed when a buttonhole pat- Loner lout Lerhole tern is selected and the “START/STOP” or "RE- VERSE STITCH" button is pushed while the but- Levert, “= tonhole lever is raised, In this case, the machine can only rotate once. ‘This message is displayed when a" RETRIEVE” key #5 touched, but no patlerns have been stored. | This message appears when the “STARTSTOP 1 or “REVERSE STITCH” button is pushed or ; “STITCH/THREAD ADJUSTMENT" is touched, but | Select pattern. no pattern has been selected, This message appears when the "MEMORY" key | jis touched to store a pattern This message appears while the bobbin is wind- ing srsrg ein | | yin | + When operating correctly : 1 beep + When operating incorrectly : 2 beeps or 4 beeps. 106| Troubleshooting This sewing machine is equipped with an easy-to-use troubleshooting function which provides assistance wihen there Is a problem with sewing, Touch the applicable problem and check for the cause of the problem 1, Push the “OPERATION GUIDE” button } Touch the “NEXT” key. 3. Touch the "TROUBLE CHECK" key. 4. Touch the "INCORRECT THREAD TENSION’ 1 key. | 5 Foliow the advice and check the seviing ma- cheek chine | oEheck that bobbin tr rect Touch “ENO to return to the main screen 107Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem stil persists, contact the place of purchase (oF your nearest authorized Brother dealer. [omen meee ee) Tliperarectmaa "| sunpwneasawttened | secant [i upetimsetmad [2 Regpetmemonenace oe a Ce ae | Leoeitentemteed [4 thoy epeer matt or a 2. Bobbin thread breaks | 1. Uppeethvean's ertanslad 11 Remow ted unas the s960 2. Bobovn isnot reade proporivintne | 2 Sea takdin openly pullout the Sune Bonbon eka 4. ison nse pope 3. Skipped sutenes 1 Need no cone meee | 2 Conect nee snot sed 2. Crange proper need. } [Bey a “need 13 The combination of fab, read and | 9. Check me RELATED CHART OF eed ionot core. SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND | SEE 4. Dusting unde trea pate Remove dst Gann wh aba, 5. Upper treading is not corect 5 Reshoad upper trea Fabric puckers 1. Threading is pt court ‘he sruasc upper an vain ees 2 Cooctneee snl vse 2: Change to poper eee | 3 Conpinatin of abr read and | 3. Cac he "RELATED CHART OF | * necdeisno ere ERs “THREAT AND 4 Choc ead tension wat at [4 Baler THREAD TENSION’ age {sem I cme yen rane, | Chen pono ae Tgaamettndmed |< saperaenecem ekornemsce" [* kammemgeose nasty oBtinaonont ueieapuasecael 1 Titania od | 2. Set of Bobpin mread 1S not correct | 2 Set bobbin opety and pufl out the | restates. anes pasted SOUUSTIMENT key| Trouble with threads and stitches - — + Symptom | Potabe cute Remeey | ee oats ey 1 Food 291 lone 1 ae dy wih ed smart vee 2, Sbich lengths set at no feeding | 2 setsticn engin propery 4 Thecentinton ol elctodstch and 9. Change reser ok coc one | * presser foots not comect ma | 4. Correct nocate és not being used. } 4. Change 10 proper needie. 1. Needles not comectynsrte. 2. Conpet roadie nat wet a= = 4 ; 4. The combination of oe, ead and j | ° aigselena ctvae Seaartoa Bea | A tholiieispulegtoonwch =| Gide pelabneatonna tioven | | : \ Si 5. Machin oes ot stat 1 STARTISTOP wvtonis otzessnd 1 Prse-STARTISTOF”butn 2? irom anennestitin | 2 Tum the power en | a ae 1 Rast the COD contast an me ‘BRIGHTNESS OF LED ey. 4. Display is hard to read | + Lc conta ot comet Note = This sewing machine is installed with automatic thread cutters, If the “START/STOP" button is pushed while the upper part of the machine is not threaded, the machine cannot be onerated normally. In addition, when sewing some patterns, the needle will Stop in the raised position while the fabric is fed due to the needle car Separation mechanisn? which is used in this machine. At such times, a clicking sound which is ‘not normally generated during sewing will be heard, but this sound is normal and is not clicking a sign of ‘a malfunction. = the power goes out while the sewing machine is being operated: Turn off the sewing machine and unplug its power cord When the sewing machine is restarted, operate it correctly according to the operating procedure. 109meauivasoamm, £5 # 430 193135 Janisat efele eo efelfefelefere - vapeauaso arin wustivd so ann | nanos |— \ STITCH ADIUSTING, AUTOMATIC THREAD slowante STIICHLENGTH BY Sore, TYPE OF PRESSER | Sirtcy abustine. BeWFORCEMENT STITH wIOTH By STneRNG | sevect Key Key Jaw _| Inurager |DECORATVE STITCH | chanacrens — savevsrion cross sriTon | I | | Memony ° Ai > The machine sews in reverse while the “REVERSE STITCH" button is pushed, © + The machine sews three reinforcement siitches and stons when the “REVERSE STITCH” button is pushed, 5 Adjustments can be made ~ 2 Adlustments cannot be made LS: Patter size can be changed L (Large) S (Small) T+ Reverse stitches are automatically sewn at the beginning and end of sewing a pattern T > I REVERSE STITCHING" was set belore sewing, reverse stitches are automatically sewn at the beginning af sewing and end of sewing, © = IETHREAD CUTTING’ was set before sewing, the machine automatically cuts both threads alter stopning, 1' nitty stitches ! i (ibe [eee BEEBE R23 QVOLT7T000} goo 438 HESARI ES SABE PRBE Alphabet (Block style) ‘Size “L" (Large): 19 mm (7/18), °S" {Smatip: 7 mm (/8") ABCDEFGHI IELMNGFPORSTUVWHYZ eta tA ijkimnopars Alphabet (Italic style) Sizo"L* (Large) = team (7/16"), "3° (Seva 7 eam (3/8) ABCDEFGHIFIHENN CPERST UTWRLY AABN OCC UVAaaaeecéenbooviguik abcdepghezhlmnepgratuerwerys C123 45675S 9k PL. LH” 9Alphabet (Cursive hand writing style) Size *L’ (Lange) : 27 mm (1°), "S° (Smal) : 15 mm (318°) Alphabet Size cannot be changed. ABCDEF GHIJKLMNOP AAENSOSURTIZS4ASET Decorative stitches Satin stitches tin, PM ath Bay aie tt i wet ty tte Cross stitches Size cannot be changed. naDecorative stitch Size can be set to "L’ (Large) or “S" (Small) Hedy PAS ete DOG wus Cote MME OTD .teost, kare See tt shat BES S86 GN EOEPy BLS SPs Ow AAS EIR hig BERR Wal QN PE > ao SS aeENGLISH 114-965 191965-011 Printed in Japan