Chapter 7
APPENDIX
This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for sewing applications, pointers for creating
beautiful embroidery, and details on maintenance procedures and corrective measures that
should be taken when a problem occurs.
Appliqué Sewing.................................................... 154
Sewing appliqué patterns ........................................................154
■ Procedure for sewing appliqués ............................................. 154
Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1) .........................155
Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2) .........................156
Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns................ 157
Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine ..... 159
Color thread table...................................................................159
Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data..................................159
Creating Beautiful Embroidery .............................. 160
Threads ...................................................................................160
Stabilizers (backing)................................................................161
Hooping techniques ................................................................162
■ Frame Basics........................................................................... 162
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart .......................................163
Maintenance.......................................................... 164
Cleaning the LCD....................................................................164
Cleaning the machine surface .................................................164
Cleaning the hook ...................................................................164
Cleaning around the needle plate ...........................................165
Cleaning the bobbin case ........................................................166
Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads ......................166
■ Cleaning the thread guides ..................................................... 166
■ Disassembling and cleaning the tension unit.......................... 167
Oiling the machine .................................................................168
■ Oiling the race ....................................................................... 168
■ Oiling the needle bar.............................................................. 169
About the maintenance message.............................................169
Troubleshooting .................................................... 170
Troubleshooting ......................................................................170
Error messages ........................................................................177
If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed ..........182
Specifications ........................................................ 183
Embroidery machine specifications.........................................183
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software..................... 184
Upgrade procedure using USB media .....................................184
Upgrade procedure using computer .......................................185
Index ..................................................................... 186