Baby Lock Elizabeth BL200A, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...ring this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to...

Page 3: ...this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized retailer or s...

Page 4: ...g or installing any assemblies the presser feet needle or other parts to assure correct installation 8 For repair or adjustment If the Light unit light emitting diode is damaged it must be replaced by...

Page 5: ...19 Changing the screen language 19 Winding Installing the Bobbin 20 Bobbin precautions 20 Winding the bobbin 20 Installing the bobbin 24 Upper Threading 26 Threading the upper thread 26 Threading the...

Page 6: ...rves 63 Sewing thick fabrics 64 Sewing thin fabrics 64 Sewing stretch fabrics 64 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics 65 Sewing an even seam allowance 65 UTILITY STITCHES 67 Selecting Stitching 68 Selecti...

Page 7: ...e Various Built In Decorative Patterns 117 Sewing beautiful patterns 117 Sewing patterns 117 Combining patterns 118 Repeat sewing patterns 119 Checking the selected pattern 119 Changing the pattern si...

Page 8: ...asily be threaded In addition the needle can be threaded with a simple operation page 26 b Automatic thread cutting The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the thread at the end of the stit...

Page 9: ...tern plate shows the stitch numbers and the patterns available with each stitch mode Attach the stitch pattern plate to the handle as shown in the illustration below Note For U S A only z Foot control...

Page 10: ...ogramming foot N XD0810 031 20 Screwdriver large XC8349 021 4 Zipper foot I X59370 021 21 Screwdriver small X55468 021 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 031 22 Spool cap large 130012 024 6 Blind stitc...

Page 11: ...d on the spool pin f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin g Operation panel Use for stitch selection and various stitch functions page 12 h Knee lifter mounting slot Insert the...

Page 12: ...presser foot holder Right side rear view a Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric b Handle Carry the sewing machine b...

Page 13: ...on Press the Needle Position button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch d Thread Cutter button Press the Thread Cutter button after stopping sewing to cut both the u...

Page 14: ...et utility stitch saved pattern key Press this key to select the utility stitch assigned to a numeric key or to retrieve a pattern that has been saved Each time this key is pressed the machine switche...

Page 15: ...n 20 Installing the bobbin 24 Upper Threading 26 Threading the upper thread 26 Threading the needle 29 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 31 Using the twin needle 31 Pulli...

Page 16: ...not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with man...

Page 17: ...not sewing b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing lamp and the LCD go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power cord from t...

Page 18: ...ssages if operations are performed incorrectly When the sewing machine is turned on the LCD comes on and the following screen appears a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Selected stitch...

Page 19: ...below a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press or Stitch length keys until the stitch or machine attribute that...

Page 20: ...ze Sets the size of patterns to be large or small page 120 Repeated single sewing Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or repeatedly page 119 Stitching density Specifies the sewing density...

Page 21: ...ppears again Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available a Press Settings key in the operation panel and then press or...

Page 22: ...uld be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Only use the bobbin part code X52800 150 designed specifically for...

Page 23: ...onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around...

Page 24: ...read will slightly increase Be sure to check the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the Thread Tension page 55 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin h While holding the thread near th...

Page 25: ...a suitable length CAUTION m Slide the sewing speed controller to the right to increase the bobbin winding speed and slide to left to decrease a Sewing speed controller n Press Start Stop button once...

Page 26: ...o drop the bobbin d Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that the thread unrolls to the left Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly CAUTION Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be passe...

Page 27: ...ension adjusting spring g Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side X The lower threading is finished Next thr...

Page 28: ...d the machine as indicated Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread on the spool pin and then thread the machine a Turn on the sewing machine b Raise the presser foot lever to raise the pres...

Page 29: ...ool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom g Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible t...

Page 30: ...be threaded Be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter before threading the machine In addition before removing the upper thread be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter z Th...

Page 31: ...s the thread through the thread guide disk from the front a Thread guide disk b Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of the machine a Thread cutter Note z If the thread is pulled thr...

Page 32: ...end of the thread CAUTION e Raise the presser foot lever pass the end of the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine a 5 cm 2 in...

Page 33: ...two different threads Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality Be sure to use the twin needle the extra spool pin and the spool cap For details on the stitches that can be sewn wi...

Page 34: ...or the left side was threaded a Thread guide cover For details refer to step h through j of Threading the upper thread page 26 h Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide manually...

Page 35: ...ng to sew page 50 X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does...

Page 36: ...thread with your left hand with the needle in the up position press Needle Position button twice to lower and raise the needle a Needle Position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper...

Page 37: ...ng of the needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous for example if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below CA...

Page 38: ...ht fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 80 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Sati...

Page 39: ...placing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle a Press Needle Po...

Page 40: ...rwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged f With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper a Needle stopper g Whil...

Page 41: ...dle a Needle Position button X The needle is raised b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised Use the presser foot appropri...

Page 42: ...n the presser foot holder a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is attached g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note z When a stitch is selected the ic...

Page 43: ...d sewing reset the dial to 3 standard Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser f...

Page 44: ...r foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION Note z When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between sl...

Page 45: ...king foot a Presser foot holder screw e Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 41 Memo z Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and th...

Page 46: ...removed free arm sewing is possible b Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top c When you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in i...

Page 47: ...ottom of each leg to adjust their height so the extension table will be level with the sewing machine bed CAUTION e When you are finished using the extension table remove it While slightly lifting up...

Page 48: ...GETTING READY 46...

Page 49: ...th 56 Adjusting the stitch width 56 Adjusting the stitch length 57 Useful Functions 58 Changing the needle stop position 58 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches 58 Automatically cutting...

Page 50: ...machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 15 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch refer...

Page 51: ...presser foot If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way d While holding the end of the thread and the fabri...

Page 52: ...ide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller b Press Start Stop button once a Start Stop button X The machine starts sewing If you continue to hold Start St...

Page 53: ...ewing f When the end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric g When you are finished sewing raise the needle...

Page 54: ...to 5 stitches press Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button Keep Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching a Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button X While...

Page 55: ...nforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 128 Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads The threads can be cu...

Page 56: ...ne to cut the threads a When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press Needle Position button once to raise the needle a Needle Position button X The needle is raised b...

Page 57: ...ble from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of t...

Page 58: ...is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo z To reset the stitch width to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value z Press Reset key to re...

Page 59: ...ger press Stitch length key X The stitch length is changed If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo z To reset the stitch length to its standard setting select the same stitch ag...

Page 60: ...ed position To return the machine to the setting where the needle is stopped in the lowered position press Needle stop position key until the key is no longer lit Even after the sewing machine is turn...

Page 61: ...stitching setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press Start Stop button once a Start Stop button X After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts...

Page 62: ...utomatic thread cutting key until the key is no longer lit When the sewing machine is turned off the programmed thread cutting setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser foot and the...

Page 63: ...m For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 70 X The stitch width and length are changed b Press Manual memory key X Saving appears while the settings for the stitch width an...

Page 64: ...lifter as far as possible a Tabs b Notches Note z If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into its jack it may fall out while the sewing machine is operating Using the knee lifter a Stop the sewing...

Page 65: ...h and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project C...

Page 66: ...presser foot needs to be in a level position before pressing the black button presser foot holding pin on the left side of zigzag foot J c Release the button The foot will lock in place level with the...

Page 67: ...e from the edge of the fabric a Seam b Presser foot Aligning the fabric with the stitch guide foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the sti...

Page 68: ...SEWING BASICS 66...

Page 69: ...ics and Elastic Tape 96 Stretch stitching 96 Elastic attaching 96 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 98 Appliqu stitching 99 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 100 Piecing 100 Quilting 101 Free motion...

Page 70: ...tern mode indicated by in the lower left corner of the screen press the Preset utility stitch saved pattern key Each press of Preset utility stitch saved pattern key switches the mode between the pres...

Page 71: ...es Utility decorative stitches No 01 39 Some utility stitches can be used as decorative stitches There are 39 of these stitches Character stitches There are three character stitch modes Gothic font mo...

Page 72: ...n selected in the LCD e After selecting the stitch mode select the stitch pattern With direct selection With direct selection there are two stitch modes preset utility stitch mode and saved pattern mo...

Page 73: ...and decorative satin stitches are available When Decorative stitch key is pressed once 39 utility decorative stitches are available When Decorative stitch key is pressed twice Character stitches Gothi...

Page 74: ...and then select the desired stitch again Memo z For details on adjusting the stitch width and length refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 56 To select a different stitch Check the icon...

Page 75: ...mode To stop the current stitch from being erased press Cancel clear key to return to the previous screen Memo z After changing stitch settings such as the stitch length and width or after combining p...

Page 76: ...uide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle drop point CAUTION Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Appl...

Page 77: ...mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch center needle position 07 Preventing fraying center baseline reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 J Zigzag stitch...

Page 78: ...so that side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever a Notch in presser foot holder b Pin X The side cutter is attached Stitch Name...

Page 79: ...ric will not be cut k Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be ab...

Page 80: ...h mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 06 Temporarily securing 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 J Straightstitch left needle position 01 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left b...

Page 81: ...osition and the straight stitch center needle position a Straight stitch left needle position b Straight stitch center needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position...

Page 82: ...facing up a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 70 e Posit...

Page 83: ...fold The needle is too far to the right Press of the Stitch width keys to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabr...

Page 84: ...ics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 51 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 52 Buttonholes for stret...

Page 85: ...ement stitching The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm 3 16...

Page 86: ...tach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 70 e Position the fabric with the front end of the button...

Page 87: ...nd open the buttonhole a Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole a Eyelet p...

Page 88: ...ration so that it fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 c Select stitch 52 or 53 d Adjust the stitch width to...

Page 89: ...ff later do not set the sewing machine for programmed thread cutting e Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button f Place the button into button sew...

Page 90: ...e the feed dogs a Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine Memo z The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side as seen from the rear of machine z The feed dogs come up wh...

Page 91: ...per opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 79 b Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zippe...

Page 92: ...side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION h Remove the basting stitching When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn...

Page 93: ...bric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening c Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric d Press the seam all...

Page 94: ...p f change it to the left pin a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point l Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of...

Page 95: ...hen you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper and continue sewing n Rem...

Page 96: ...ch 01 d Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot a Positioning screw e Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed dog f Change the needle position so that the needle...

Page 97: ...ng CAUTION i Remove the basting stitching Inserting a piping a Place the piping between two fabric pieces turned inside out as shown below a Fabric b Piping c Fabric b Refer to the steps of attaching...

Page 98: ...e therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure th...

Page 99: ...g page 70 d Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabri...

Page 100: ...binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 21 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5...

Page 101: ...bric over and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to a Basting stitching d Attach the open toe foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 e Select a stitch...

Page 102: ...ght stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together b Attach zigzag foot J...

Page 103: ...hing batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot and the optional quilting guide a Baste the fabric to be quilted b Attach t...

Page 104: ...so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction The quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder Refer to Removing the presser foot h...

Page 105: ...r as seen from the rear of the machine Normally the drop feed lever is positioned at the right Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch...

Page 106: ...le sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider Adjust the...

Page 107: ...length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Lengt...

Page 108: ...the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size a Do not reduce the gap e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracke...

Page 109: ...16 inch d 7 mm 1 4 inch b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 c Select stitch 58 or 59 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 70 d Position the fabr...

Page 110: ...er thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and then re...

Page 111: ...ower the presser foot lever e Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet...

Page 112: ...cking stitch 31 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 32 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 33 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3...

Page 113: ...details refer to Selecting stitching page 70 e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 56 f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along...

Page 114: ...ng The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fa...

Page 115: ...s They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics a Fold the fabric along the bias b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 c S...

Page 116: ...ewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weav...

Page 117: ...Selecting stitching page 70 d With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section e Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears f Pr...

Page 118: ...so that it looks like the previous stitching j Set the mirror image pattern setting back to Drawnwork Example 2 a Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed sect...

Page 119: ...ending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing you...

Page 120: ...y in the operation panel The pattern that was selected last is removed c Repeat steps b d After all of the desired patterns are selected start sewing a Sewing direction X The order that the patterns a...

Page 121: ...press or Stitch width keys e Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again and the machine is set to repeatedly sew the selected pattern a Single b Repeated Note z If repe...

Page 122: ...ed a beep sounds d Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the pattern size The size of character stitches in the Gothic font selected with and outline styl...

Page 123: ...ed and connected z If multiple patterns have been combined the size of each selected pattern can be specified Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected the stitch dens...

Page 124: ...screen for changing the length of a satin stitch appears d Press or Stitch width keys until the desired ratio is selected The length can be set within the range of and Press to reduce the length If th...

Page 125: ...displayed X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears d Press or Stitch width keys to select To return to press or Stitch width keys X The pattern is mirror imaged e Press OK key or Cancel cle...

Page 126: ...pattern the pattern is displayed To leave this pattern in the pocket select a different pocket d Check the contents and then press OK key The contents saved in the selected pocket are overwritten X Sa...

Page 127: ...sewing speed If this occurs adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project a Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the p...

Page 128: ...titch width key to increase the adjustment setting Press Stitch width key to decrease the adjustment setting h Start sewing again and then check the pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until it is...

Page 129: ...his chapter Stitch Settings 128 Utility stitches 128 Other stitches 134 Care and Maintenance 138 Cleaning the machine surface 138 Cleaning the race 138 Troubleshooting 140 Error messages 144 Nothing a...

Page 130: ...nd decorative stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Stretch stitch 05 J Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1 0 1 16...

Page 131: ...4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Piecing straight stitch 21 J Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch f...

Page 132: ...d decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Elastic attaching stitch 34 J Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics 4 0 3...

Page 133: ...stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No 44 N Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stit...

Page 134: ...0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement Thread cutting No 56 A Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic re...

Page 135: ...5 0 1 8 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No 66 S Overcasting on thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 1...

Page 136: ...ength width Left Right Flipping Decorative stitches 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Satin...

Page 137: ...ttern Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Utility decorative stitches 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 12 13 J Yes Not possibl...

Page 138: ...08 09 10 N No Large Small No No Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Stitch Type Pattern Presser F...

Page 139: ...n Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Character stitches Outline style 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large Small No No Yes 11 12 1...

Page 140: ...will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned periodically a Turn off the sewing machine b Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the s...

Page 141: ...spring a Projection b Spring a Bobbin case h Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on a Needle plate cover i Install the flat bed attachment in...

Page 142: ...thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 36 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that...

Page 143: ...s scratched or has a burr on it Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched or has a burr on it Re...

Page 144: ...the bobbin thread page 24 page 26 The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool page 26 The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are...

Page 145: ...ion is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 55 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race...

Page 146: ...than the buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the Start Stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered The buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the...

Page 147: ...is sounded For a correct operation One beep is sounded If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewin...

Page 148: ...146 d Press or Stitch width keys to select To return to press or Stitch width keys X The machine is now set so that it will not beep e Press Cancel clear key or OK key X The initial stitch screen appe...

Page 149: ...e stitching 82 C cancel clear key 12 care 138 changing machine settings 17 changing sewing direction 63 changing the settings 17 character stitch key 12 character stitches 69 117 136 checking patterns...

Page 150: ...t corners 105 positioning fabric 49 power supply 14 power supply jack 10 15 preset utility stitch saved pattern key 12 presser foot 10 39 presser foot dial 10 41 presser foot holder 10 41 presser foot...

Page 151: ...te 9 thread take up lever check window 9 thread tension 55 thread tension ajustment 55 thread tension dial 9 55 top cover 9 trial sewing 63 triple stretch stitch 105 troubleshooting 140 twin needle 8...

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