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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts ................................................................ 4
Standard Accessories ..................................................5-6
Stitch Reference Chart .................................................... 7
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ......................................... 8
Operating Instructions: .................................................... 8
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................... 9
Foot Control ..................................................................... 9
Machine Operating Keys ................................................10
Function Keys and Jog Dials ..................................... 11-12
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot .........................13
Knee Lifter (Option) ........................................................13
Replacing the Presser Foot ............................................14
Adjusting the Foot Pressure ...........................................15
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ......................15
Attaching the Professional Grade Foot HP (Option) ......16
Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H ...................................16
Replacing Needles .........................................................17
Fabric and Needle Chart ................................................17
Winding the Bobbin .................................................. 18-20
Inserting the Bobbin ...................................................... 21
Threading the Machine............................................. 22-23
Built-in Needle Threader ............................................... 24
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ..................................... 25
Replacing the Needle Plate ........................................... 26
Balancing Thread Tension............................................. 27
Dropping the Feed Dog ................................................. 28
Selecting the Sewing Mode ........................................... 29
Selecting the Pattern ..................................................... 30
Mode 1: Direct pattern selection mode ........................ 30
Customizing direct pattern selection ........................... 31
Pattern Selection in Mode 2 and Mode 3 .................... 32
• Using numeral keys ................................................... 32
• Using jog dials ........................................................... 32
• Using arrow keys ....................................................... 33
Customizing Machine Settings ...................................... 33
Screen brightness ....................................................... 34
Buzzer sound .............................................................. 34
Auto thread cutting ...................................................... 34
Needle stop position .................................................... 34
Adjustable start-up speed (START/STOP key) ............ 34
Adjustable start-up speed (Foot control) ..................... 35
Favorite stitch adjustment (FS) ................................... 35
Resume setting ........................................................... 35
Bobbin winding speed ................................................. 35
Language selection ..................................................... 35
Auto-off timer ............................................................... 36
Reset all to default ....................................................... 36
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch ........................................................... 37-39
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric .......................... 37
Changing Sewing Direction ........................................... 37
Turning a Square Corner ............................................... 37
Securing Seams ............................................................ 38
Cutting Threads ............................................................. 38
Needle Plate Guides ..................................................... 38
Adjusting the Needle Drop Position .............................. 39
Adjusting the Stitch Length ........................................... 39
Favorite Stitch Adjustment............................................. 40
Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP (Option) ....41
Variety of Straight Stitches ....................................... 42-43
Straight Stitch in Center Needle Position .................... 42
Lock-a-matic Stitch ...................................................... 42
Locking Stitch .............................................................. 42
Straight Stitch in Left Needle Position ......................... 43
Triple Stretch Stitch ..................................................... 43
Stretch Stitches ........................................................... 43
Zipper Sewing ..........................................................44-46
Rolled Hem .................................................................... 47
Gathering ....................................................................... 48
Pintucking ...................................................................... 48
Basting .......................................................................... 49
Zigzag Stitches .............................................................. 50
Adjusting the stitch length ........................................... 50
Adjusting the stitch width ............................................. 50
Variety of Overcasting Stitches ................................ 51-52
Multiple Zigzag Stitch .................................................. 51
Overcasting Stitch ....................................................... 51
Knit Stitch .................................................................... 51
Double Overcasting Stitch ........................................... 52
Overlocking Stitch ....................................................... 52
Blind Hemming ......................................................... 53-54
Shell Tuck ...................................................................... 55
Variety of Buttonholes ................................................... 56
Sensor (Square) Buttonhole ..................................... 57-60
Adjusting the buttonhole width .................................... 60
Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density ........................ 60
Using the Stabilizer Plate .............................................. 61
Automatic (square) Buttonhole ................................. 62-63
Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes ...................... 64
Keyhole Buttonholes ..................................................... 64
Stretch Buttonhole ......................................................... 64
Knit Buttonhole .............................................................. 64
Corded Buttonhole ........................................................ 65
Button Sewing ............................................................... 66
Darning .......................................................................... 67
Tacking .......................................................................... 68
Eyelet ............................................................................. 69
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Applique ........................................................................ 70
Fringing.......................................................................... 71
Drawn Work ...............................................................71-72
Smocking ....................................................................... 72
Fagoting ......................................................................... 73
Scallop ........................................................................... 73
Patchwork Piecing ..........................................................74
Angle Scales on the Needle Plate ..................................74
Patchwork .......................................................................74
Quilting .......................................................................... 75
Stippling ......................................................................... 75
Clasp Stitch ................................................................... 76
Free Motion Quilting (1) ............................................ 76-77
Free Motion Quilting (2) ................................................. 77
Satin Stitches ................................................................ 78
Elongation ratio ........................................................... 78
Twin Needle Sewing ................................................. 79-80