White W3300 User Manual

01/22/2008
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White W3300 Specifications

General

Maximum Stitch Length	5mm
Maximum Stitch Width	7mm
Type	Electronic
Needle Threader	Automatic
Weight	7.3 kg
Dimensions	44.5 x 20.3 x 36.8 cm

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

DANGER: Electric Shock Hazards

Warnings related to electric shock hazards.

WARNING: General Safety Precautions

Warnings for burns, fire, electric shock, or injury.

Please Read Before Using Your Embroidery Machine

For Safe Operation

Guidelines for safe machine usage.

Main Power Switch and Connectors

Start/Stop Button

Machine Knowledge

Principal Parts and Their Description

Detailed identification of machine parts.

Operation Examples

Example: How to Wind a Bobbin

Step-by-step guide for bobbin winding.

To Use the Language Selection Key

Bobbin Winding and Installation

Set the Thread Spool

Bobbin Winding and Installation

Guide Thread Through Machine

Prepare for Bobbin Winding

Start Bobbin Winding

How to begin and manage bobbin winding.

Remove Full Bobbin

Setting the Bobbin

Insert Bobbin into Bobbin Case

Correct insertion of the bobbin.

Guide Thread Through Channel

Upper Threading

Thread According to Machine Marks

Following numbered thread guides.

Using the Auto Needle Threading Device

Auto Needle Threading Device

Guide Thread Through Wire Loop

Lower Needle Threader Lever

Hook Thread into Guide

Pull Needle Threader Lever Forward

Preparation Before Embroidering

Attaching Stabilizer Material

Fitting the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame

Align and Clamp Fabric

Securing fabric with outer and inner frames.

Fitting the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame

Insert Fabric and Inner Frame

Align with Embroidery Sheet

Fitting the Embroidery Frame to the Machine

Align Frame Holder and Pins

Removing the Embroidery Frame

Thread Tension Adjustment

Upper Thread Tension Dial

Explanation of the tension dial settings.

Correct Thread Tension

How to achieve proper thread tension.

If Upper Thread Tension is Too Strong

Troubleshooting strong upper tension.

If Upper Thread Tension is Too Weak

Troubleshooting weak upper tension.

Adjusting the LCD Screen Contrast

Changing the Needle

Secure the Needle

Checking for a Bent Needle

How to identify a bent needle.

Embroidery

Thread the Upper Thread

Place and Attach Fabric Frame

Attaching the fabric-filled frame to the machine.

Thread the Lower (Bobbin) Thread

Select a Pattern

Start the Machine

Initiating the embroidery process.

Start Embroidering

Pass Thread Through Presser Foot

Lower Presser Foot and Start

Initiating and temporarily stopping the stitch.

Embroidering Advice

Recommended Thread and Needle

Guidelines for thread and needle selection.

How to Select Patterns

Selecting Built-in Embroidery Patterns

How to choose patterns stored in the machine.

Selecting Alphabetic Characters

Example: Select Characters for 'BUS'

Changing the Character Size

Adjusting Character Size

Correcting Characters

Selecting Frame Patterns

Selecting One Point Patterns

Displaying Embroidery Time for One Point Patterns

Displaying Color Names for One Point Patterns

Selecting Patterns from a Memory Card

Insert Memory Card

Important Card Handling Warnings

Crucial warnings regarding card handling.

Memory Management

Saving a Pattern Combination in Memory

How to store patterns in the machine's memory.

Retrieving a Pattern Which Has Been Saved

Recall Pattern from Memory Space

Changing the Settings for the Selected Pattern

Moving the Position (Layout)

Adjusting pattern placement on fabric.

Changing the Embroidery Position

Use Arrow Keys for Position Adjustment

Checking the Embroidery Area

Use TRIAL Function to Check Area

Tracing the embroidery area before stitching.

Embroidering From a Specific Starting Point

Align Presser Foot with Mark

Changing the Pattern Direction

Mirror Imaging Patterns

Changing the Size of Characters and Frame Patterns

Enlarge/Reduce Pattern Size

Changing Thread Density of the Stitch

Sewing a Basic Embroidery Pattern

Embroidering Multi-Color Patterns

Procedures for designs with multiple thread colors.

Embroidering Single Color Patterns

Steps for single-color designs.

Embroidering Characters That Extend Beyond One Frame

Input and Embroider Long Characters

Embroidering Appliques (Using a Frame Pattern)

Select Applique Fabric and Stitch

Attach Applique to Base Fabric

Securing the appliqué onto the project.

Embroidering Onto Small Pieces or Corners

If Thread Breaks During or After Embroidery

While Embroidering

Actions to take during a thread break.

If Thread Breaks During Embroidery

Re-thread and Adjust Position

Steps to re-thread and move back.

Restart Embroidering

How to resume sewing after a break.

Re-embroidering From the Beginning

Maintenance

Changing the Light Bulb

Procedure for replacing the light bulb.

Cleaning

Remove Needle Plate and Hook

Clean Lint and Dust

Error Message

Warning Message Displays

Error Message

Pattern Storage Errors

Card and Needle Position Errors

Embroidery Area and Needle Position Errors

Troubleshooting

Upper Thread Breaks

Causes and remedies for upper thread breakage.

Lower Thread Visible on Fabric

Causes and remedies for visible lower thread.

Lower Thread Breaks

Causes and remedies for lower thread breakage.

Upper Thread is Loose

Causes and remedies for loose upper thread.

Skipped Stitches

Causes and remedies for skipped stitches.

Embroidered Pattern is Out of Shape

Causes and remedies for distorted patterns.

Fabric Puckers

Causes and remedies for fabric puckering.

Threading is Not Possible

Causes and remedies for threading failures.

Mechanical Problems

Slow and Noisy Operation

Causes and remedies for slow, noisy machine.

Machine Does Not Start

Causes and remedies for machine not starting.

Needle Breaks

Causes and remedies for needle breakage.

One Point Embroidery Pattern

Embroidering Using a Small Frame

Embroidering Handkerchiefs and Collars

Embroidering Items Which Won't Fit Into the Frame

Embroidering Using a Large Frame

Embroidering Range

Combining Patterns in Height Direction

Combining Two or More Patterns (90° Rotation)

Check Pattern Lengths with LAYOUT

Move Needle to Start Position

Mark Fabric and Align with Sheet

Clamp Frame at Next Position

Set Start Position with 90° Rotation

Using rotation and start position for sequence.

Embroider Next Pattern