TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................. 1
Intended Use .................................................................. 1
Machine Overview .......................................................... 1
Needle Area Overview .................................................... 2
Right Side ....................................................................... 2
Top of Machine ............................................................... 2
Overview Accessories .................................................... 3
Included Accessories (Not Pictured) .................................... 3
Optional Accessories ............................................................ 3
Presser Feet ................................................................... 4
Function Buttons............................................................. 5
Reverse Button ..................................................................... 5
Start/Stop .............................................................................. 5
Needle Up/Down ................................................................. 5
Speed Control Lever ............................................................ 5
Cut Function ......................................................................... 5
Basic Gestures for the Touch Screen ............................. 5
Stitch Overview............................................................... 6
Utility Stitches ..................................................................... 6
Stitch Menu Overview..................................................... 9
PREPARATIONS .......................................... 10
Unpacking Machine and Embroidery Unit .................... 10
Connect to the Power Supply ....................................... 10
Packing Machine after Sewing ..................................... 10
USB Port........................................................................11
Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray ...........................11
Presser Foot Lever ........................................................11
Thread Knife ..................................................................11
Thread Sensor ...............................................................11
Spool Pins .................................................................... 12
Spool Cap ..................................................................... 12
Threads ........................................................................ 13
Stabilizers ..................................................................... 14
Needles ........................................................................ 15
Important Needle Information ........................................... 15
Change the Needle....................................................... 16
Selection Guide — Needle Size, Fabric, Thread ............... 16
Wind the Bobbin ........................................................... 17
Insert the Bobbin .......................................................... 17
Thread the Machine...................................................... 18
Needle Threader ........................................................... 19
Threading Tips and Hints.............................................. 19
Thread Tension ............................................................. 20
Sew without Feed Teeth ............................................... 20
Changing the Presser Foot........................................... 21
Attaching the Embroidery Foot ..................................... 21
Embroidery Preparations............................ 22
Embroidery Unit ............................................................ 22
Embroidery Hoop Overview.......................................... 22
Embroidery Foot ........................................................... 22
Designs......................................................................... 23
Connect the Embroidery Unit ....................................... 23
Remove the Embroidery Unit ....................................... 23
To Hoop the Fabric ....................................................... 24
Slide on/o the Hoop .................................................... 24
The Touch Screen ....................................... 25
Common Functions ...................................................... 25
OK ...................................................................................... 25
Cancel ................................................................................ 25
Exit ..................................................................................... 25
Settings ............................................................................... 25
Settings ........................................................ 26
Machine Settings .......................................................... 26
Language ............................................................................ 26
Save from USB .................................................................. 26
Save to USB ....................................................................... 26
Firmware ............................................................................ 26
Lock Screen ....................................................................... 26
Settings......................................................................... 26
Hoop Selection .................................................................. 26
Clear Download Cache ...................................................... 26
Restore to Factory Default Settings ................................... 27
Machine Nickname (Only avalible for SE9180 and SE9185)
27
Embroidery and Sewing Settings ................................. 27
Activate Screensaver (min) ................................................ 27
Audio .................................................................................. 27
Detect Thread Break .......................................................... 27
Automatic Thread Cutter ................................................... 27
Needle Position .................................................................. 27
Firmware Update Using a USB Device ....................... 28
Only for models SE9150 and SE9155 ............................... 28
WiFi & mySewnet Services ........................ 29
Only for models SE9180 and SE9185 ............................... 29
WiFi Introduction ............................................................... 29
Getting Started With WiFi ................................................. 29
Other Network ................................................................... 29
Firmware Update Using WiFi ............................................ 29
Complimentary Software (PC and MAC) .......................... 30
mySewnet Cloud ................................................................ 30
App ..................................................................................... 30
mySewnet Website ............................................................. 30
mySewnet Library .............................................................. 30
Connect to mySewnet on your machine ........................... 31
Used Space in mySewnet Cloud ........................................ 31
mySewnet Library on your machine .................................. 31
Sewing .......................................................... 32
Sewing Mode – Overview ............................................. 32
What is a Stitch?........................................................... 33
Select a Stitch or Letter ................................................ 33
Create a Sequence....................................................... 33
Fabric Selection ............................................................ 34
Woven or Knit .................................................................... 34
Stitch Settings............................................................... 34
Stitch Width .................................................................. 35
Stitch Length................................................................. 35
Needle Position / Stitch Positioning .............................. 35
Tie-O ........................................................................... 35
Mirroring ....................................................................... 36
Balance Stitch............................................................... 36
Free-Motion .................................................................. 36
Basic Sewing Techniques ............................................. 37