Baby Lock Ellure (BLR), Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...void 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 clean the case Ben...

Page 3: ...ut of the electrical outlet Do not pull on the cord Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 Never operate thi...

Page 4: ...logen lamp or other hot objects Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used Always consult the...

Page 5: ...Bobbin 23 Bobbin precautions 23 Winding the bobbin 23 Installing the bobbin 27 Upper Threading 29 About the spool of thread 29 Threading the upper thread 29 Threading the needle 32 Threading the need...

Page 6: ...ing stitching 71 Saving stitch settings 73 Overcasting Stitches 74 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G 74 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 75 Sewing overcasting stitche...

Page 7: ...ttaching the Embroidery Unit 133 Embroidery unit precautions 133 Attaching the embroidery unit 133 Removing the embroidery unit 135 Replacing the bobbin case 135 Preparing the Fabric 136 Attaching a s...

Page 8: ...Maintenance 162 Cleaning the machine surface 162 Cleaning the race 162 Cleaning the bobbin case 163 Troubleshooting 164 Error messages 169 Adjusting the LCD 172 Operation beep 172 Canceling the opera...

Page 9: ...achine Features a Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 23 b Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches available including utility stitche...

Page 10: ...ting foot G XC3098 051 18 Spool cap small 130013 154 3 Monogramming foot N X53840 351 19 Extra spool pin XC4654 051 4 Zipper foot I X59370 051 20 Spool net XA5523 050 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021...

Page 11: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No Part Name Part Code No Part Name Part Code 1 Side cutter S XC3923 001 10 Embroidery set multi position extra large H 30 cm X W 13 cm H 12 inches X W 5 inches EF85 Frame EF90 E...

Page 12: ...ver Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin g Operation panel From the operation panel stitch settings can be vie...

Page 13: ...older The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Right side rear view a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine b Handwheel Turn the handwheel towar...

Page 14: ...sition button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch d Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to cut both the upper and the bobbin...

Page 15: ...reen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD e Memory key Press to enter character embroidery combined stitch patterns etc into the sewing machine memory f Utility stitch key Press this...

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Page 17: ...utions 23 Winding the bobbin 23 Installing the bobbin 27 Upper Threading 29 About the spool of thread 29 Threading the upper thread 29 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually without usi...

Page 18: ...torms Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result W...

Page 19: ...is not sewing b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine off set it to X The sewing lamps go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the po...

Page 20: ...Number of the selected stitch i Number of stitches contained in the selected stitch type j Horizontal mirror image k Automatic thread cutting l Automatic reverse reinforcement m Single twin needle sew...

Page 21: ...mm INCH Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering only for embroidering 8 to 8 Max embroidery speed Specifies the maximum embroidering speed Buzzer Specifies whether or not a bee...

Page 22: ...Settings key on the display panel X The settings screen appears c Press the item to be set Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key The items shown in reverse highlighting are the set...

Page 23: ...tachment embroidery foot attachment presser foot replacement on the LCD a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Sewing machine help key on the display panel X The sewing machine help s...

Page 24: ...you press Previous page key you return to the previous page Example Upper threading e After you finish looking press Back key two times X The initial stitch screen appears again Note z For details on...

Page 25: ...the notch in the bobbin Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring d Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the arrow until it snaps into place Start...

Page 26: ...come tangled around the spool pin g Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown with the rounded side on the left CAUTION 1 2 If the spool or th...

Page 27: ...the spool a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin h While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand as shown pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread behind the t...

Page 28: ...bbin p Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft q Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool pin and then close the top cover Memo z When the sewi...

Page 29: ...indicated by marks around the bobbin case Be sure to thread the machine as indicated e Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand Use a bo...

Page 30: ...ad a Tension 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 bobbin threading is finished N...

Page 31: ...aise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot a Presser foot lever Note z If the presser foot is not raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded When threading the upper thread carefully foll...

Page 32: ...Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom CAUTION g Slide the spool cap onto the spool...

Page 33: ...ser 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 This machine is equipped with a window...

Page 34: ...he cutter on the left side of the machine a Cutter Note z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly lower the presser foot so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thre...

Page 35: ...re using the needle threader Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader When using special thread thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker the wing needle or the twin needle w...

Page 36: ...th the upper thread Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the sewing...

Page 37: ...Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the Presser Foot page 42 CAUTION j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch For stitch selection see Selecting st...

Page 38: ...the bobbin into the bobbin case Refer to steps a through e of Installing the bobbin page 27 b Pass the bobbin thread through the slot Do not cut the thread with the cutter c While lightly holding the...

Page 39: ...ut 10 15 cm 4 5 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine f Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then light...

Page 40: ...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 CAUTION Only...

Page 41: ...rchased CAUTION Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin...

Page 42: ...screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle a Press Needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle positio...

Page 43: ...of the sewing machine may be damaged e 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 f While holding the needle...

Page 44: ...esser foot is raised d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot Use the presser foot appro...

Page 45: ...g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that t...

Page 46: ...Replacing the presser foot page 42 b Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder a Ra...

Page 47: ...wing making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs a Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left X With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is possible b S...

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

Page 49: ...Adjusting the stitch width 56 Adjusting the stitch length 57 Adjusting the thread tension 57 Useful Functions 59 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches 59 Automatically cutting the threa...

Page 50: ...Turn on the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 17 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selec...

Page 51: ...e stitch number and settings are displayed e If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc Memo z Uses of stitches and other stitch se...

Page 52: ...button c Place the fabric under the 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...

Page 53: ...t stop button X The machine starts sewing If you continue to hold the Start stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed c When the end of the stitching...

Page 54: ...s sewing too quickly X The machine starts sewing 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 Wh...

Page 55: ...h button Keep Reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching The machine sews at a slow speed when Reverse reinforcement stitch button is held down a Reve...

Page 56: ...utomatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching For details refer to Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches page 59 Cutting the thread When yo...

Page 57: ...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 Raise...

Page 58: ...make the stitch wider or narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider Memo z Press to return the setting to its default z If the straight stitch...

Page 59: ...abric Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fa...

Page 60: ...of the fabric the upper thread is too loose a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Each press of...

Page 61: ...automatic reverse reinforcement stitching off press When the sewing machine is turned off the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser fo...

Page 62: ...g off press d Set the fabric in place and press Start stop button once b Start stop button X Stitching starts after reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching e Once you have reached the end of the...

Page 63: ...h For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 49 c Press on the screen For stitches other than utility stitches X It turns to and the pattern is mirrored To turn the mirrored s...

Page 64: ...same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction a When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle rem...

Page 65: ...its highest position If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot J is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level a Sewing direc...

Page 66: ...nce is to the right of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate Aligning the fabric with the presser foot...

Page 67: ...rting a centered zipper 89 Inserting a side zipper 91 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 94 Stretch stitching 94 Elastic attaching 94 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 96 Appliqu stitching 96...

Page 68: ...Zigzag stitch Center 7 J Overcasting and attaching appliqu s 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes J Reverse No Right 8 J Beginning sewing from the right needle position 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3...

Page 69: ...1 32 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No Quilting stitch for stippling 26 J Quilting background stitching stippling 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement...

Page 70: ...ive hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 43 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight...

Page 71: ...6 No Automatic reinforcement No Darning stitch 58 A Darning mediumweight fabrics 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforcement No 59 A Darning thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 2...

Page 72: ...h Width Left Right Flipping Decorative stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N 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 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5...

Page 73: ...tin stitches Can be combined You can select from 16 satin stitches You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches d Cross stitches Can be combined You can select from 14 cross stitches You c...

Page 74: ...ttern e If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches refer to the following p...

Page 75: ...m d Press To reset the selected stitch pattern to its default settings press and then press X The confirmation message is displayed e Press Note z The next time that the same straight stitch is select...

Page 76: ...or details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 c Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide d Sew with the edg...

Page 77: ...venting 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 right needle position 8 Preventing fraying right baseline reinforcement stitching 3 5 1...

Page 78: ...d 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 Pattern Application Stitch Width...

Page 79: ...the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter a Guide plate If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut i Lower the presser foot lever and then star...

Page 80: ...e needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 6 Temporarily...

Page 81: ...hen the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If...

Page 82: ...rong side facing up a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 4...

Page 83: ...ch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right Press to inc...

Page 84: ...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 stretch or knit fabrics 6...

Page 85: ...titching 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 inch a...

Page 86: ...e should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale a 10 mm 3 8 inch b 15 mm 9 16 inch X The size of the buttonhole is set c Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d...

Page 87: ...sition j Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut a Pin k Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the bu...

Page 88: ...abric Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread a Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration b It fits i...

Page 89: ...foot M For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select stitch 61 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 Since the end of the thread will be tied off later do not set the sew...

Page 90: ...as seen from the rear of the machine to raise the feed dogs Memo z The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side z The feed dogs come up when you start sewing again Attaching a shank...

Page 91: ...of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 78 c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric...

Page 92: ...age 42 h Select stitch 3 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 CAUTION i Topstitch around the zipper a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION j...

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

Page 94: ...side of the zipper to the fabric a Basting stitching m Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step g change it to...

Page 95: ...Reverse stitches d Beginning of stitching e Basting stitching CAUTION o When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and t...

Page 96: ...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 that the tape is uniformly positione...

Page 97: ...e 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 fabric at the pin nearest the front of the...

Page 98: ...9 Attaching appliqu s 3 5 1 8 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 25 Attaching appliqu s and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 7 0 1 32 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 21 Piecing str...

Page 99: ...zag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 f Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and then begin se...

Page 100: ...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 For details refer to Repla...

Page 101: ...ove the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder page 44 c Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw a Connecting fork b N...

Page 102: ...eed between slow and medium z When quilting use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced a Insert th...

Page 103: ...oot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION d Slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the...

Page 104: ...et so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller If the stitch width control setting is set to ON for stitch width will change to sewing speed controller icon e Press Bac...

Page 105: ...desired 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...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...sser foot scale b Length of darning c 5 mm 3 16 inch d 7 mm 1 4 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing...

Page 108: ...e buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement...

Page 109: ...ing of the stitching and then lower 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 ho...

Page 110: ...ng 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 32...

Page 111: ...42 d Select stitch 32 or 33 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 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...

Page 112: ...ed 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 fabric a Attach zigzag foot J Fo...

Page 113: ...tching The gathers that look like shells are called shell tucks 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...

Page 114: ...quilt a Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances a Wrong side of fa...

Page 115: ...t to the back For details refer to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader page 33 b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select...

Page 116: ...Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 39 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d With the right side of the fabric facing up se...

Page 117: ...of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch a 4 mm 3 16 inch b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 42 For deta...

Page 118: ...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 your project In...

Page 119: ...ou press it the number changes You can select from Realigning the pattern The pattern may not be sewn correctly depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed If this occurs adjust the...

Page 120: ...ern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly the pattern is correctly aligned If the pattern is not sewn correctly follow the steps below to adjust the sewing f Press Settings key in the operat...

Page 121: ...in Decorative Patterns 119 3 h Press Back key X It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern i Select once again start the sewing machine and check the stitching Continue adjusting the pattern u...

Page 122: ...tch cross stitch or combined utility stitch types b Select the first pattern X The first pattern is selected and appears in on the screen When the sewing is started the selected pattern is sewn repeat...

Page 123: ...as been completed Use the following operations to sew a combined pattern repeatedly a After the patterns have been combined press If pressed again it turns to single sewing X turns to and you can now...

Page 124: ...toring patterns Combined patterns can be stored for later use Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off they can be recalled at any time Up to 10 patterns can be stored...

Page 125: ...s to check a pattern that is not displayed completely X The stored pattern is recalled X The pattern selection screen appears and you can sew the pattern you have recalled Deleting a stored pattern St...

Page 126: ...124 UTILITY STITCHES...

Page 127: ...Preparing the Fabric 136 Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric 136 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 137 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 140 Attaching the embroidery frame 140 Removing...

Page 128: ...as towels corduroy and pique knit There are many types of backing and topping stabilizers with various weights for the various fabrics that you may be sewing Visit your local retailer to find the sta...

Page 129: ...nd bobbins not included with this machine it is recommended to use prewound COATS L type or NEBS clear plastic prewound bobbins with the standard GREEN marked bobbin case Using prewound bobbins with a...

Page 130: ...ity and to provide the correct height for prewound bobbins in the bobbin case a Remove the bobbin cover b Set the bobbin center pin a Bobbin center pin c Set the prewound bobbin in the same direction...

Page 131: ...thread setup For the bobbin thread wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place For details on setting up the bobbin thread refer to Winding Installing the Bobbin page 23 6 Fabric preparation Att...

Page 132: ...ff the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised At the time of purchase the presser foot lever is up d Press and hold the black button on...

Page 133: ...foot to the presser foot bar a Embroidery foot bar b Needle clamp screw h Secure the embroidery foot with the presser foot holder screw Set the embroidery foot perpendicular i Tighten the presser foo...

Page 134: ...aise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised d While pressing in the lever at the back of the embroidery foot with your finger loosen the presser foot holder screw and...

Page 135: ...fully move it It may cause malfunctions Attaching the embroidery unit Get the included embroidery unit ready a Turn off the sewing machine b Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left c Slide the ta...

Page 136: ...n with your finger X The carriage moves to its initial position a Carriage CAUTION Note z If the machine is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage the screen may return to the initial dis...

Page 137: ...y pull the embroidery unit to the left a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine CAUTION Replacing the bobbin case Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with thi...

Page 138: ...s easily contract CAUTION a Prepare stabilizer material that is larger than the embroidery frame being used a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material b If you are using stabilizers wit...

Page 139: ...inches can be sewn This is used for letters and other small embroidery There are patterns for which embroidery frame small cannot be used Embroidery frame multi position extra large option Embroidery...

Page 140: ...side d Stabilizer material e Ledge of outer frame Press down firmly until the inner frame is securely pressed against the ledge of the outer frame g Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any sl...

Page 141: ...ils refer to page 137 e Remove the embroidery sheet Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or...

Page 142: ...AUTION d While lightly holding the lever on the frame holder to the left align the two pins on the embroidery frame holder with the mounting bracket on the frame and then press the frame into the embr...

Page 143: ...esser foot lever a Presser foot lever b While pushing the lever of the embroidery frame holder to the left lift the embroidery frame up to remove it a Lever c Pass the embroidery frame under the press...

Page 144: ...rn There are 6 types of characters European characters upper case lower case numbers symbols 70 continuous characters can be specified For details refer to Selecting alphabet characters page 145 Embro...

Page 145: ...HREAD MADEIRA POLY THREAD MADEIRA RAYON THREAD SULKY POLY THREAD ROBISON ANTON POLY THREAD DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected mm inch EMBROIDERY TENSION The thread t...

Page 146: ...only Press this key to adjust the pattern Press this key when you want to change the color character by character in character embroidery Since the sewing machine stops at the end of each character t...

Page 147: ...e embroidery frame is displayed no more characters can be input z Characters from different fonts sans serif and serif etc cannot be combined a Select the alphabet characters b Select the font c Enter...

Page 148: ...emo z Refer to Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table in the Quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and the thread used a Select the type of the embroidery pattern X The pattern select...

Page 149: ...tern shapes and stitches a Press the frame pattern X The frame shape selection screen is displayed b Select the frame shape Switch the screen using Previous page key Next page key and select from the...

Page 150: ...them in their storage cases z Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine Using unauthorized cards may cause your machine to operate incorrectly z Embroidery cards purchased in foreign co...

Page 151: ...isplayed for the thread colors can be changed Press Settings key and then change the setting in the settings screen For details refer to LCD liquid crystal display operation page 143 Example Embroider...

Page 152: ...ry difficult to deal with the thread after the pattern is finished Trim the thread at the beginning h Press Start stop button again X The embroidery begins again X Stitching stops automatically with r...

Page 153: ...ce fabric X APPLIQUE POSITION will be displayed on the screen d Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame and cut it out along the cut out line Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the threa...

Page 154: ...rt stop button Note z When APPLIQUE MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSITION and APPLIQUE are displayed a specific color thread does not appear Use a proper color thread to match the appliqu piece j Follow the inst...

Page 155: ...yout key g Rotation key h Horizontal mirror image key i Distance from the center j Embroidery size cm k Starting point key If you make a note of the values in the lower part of screen when you change...

Page 156: ...degree to the right Returns the pattern to its original position Horizontal mirror image key Mirrors the pattern left and right Starting point key Moves the needle start position to align the needle...

Page 157: ...d in the sewing machine s memory Since the stored patterns will not be erased when the power is turned off you can always recall them for embroidery This is convenient for storing names and the like Y...

Page 158: ...machine in order to retrieve the memory saved from the embroidery card Adjusting the thread tension If embroidery fails it is difficult to undo the thread and the fabric may be damaged Before embroide...

Page 159: ...go to previous color e Set up the correct color for the upper thread f Press Start stop button to continue the design Thread runs out partway through a design When the upper thread or the bobbin threa...

Page 160: ...ent needle count on the screen and make a note of it If the needle count is not displayed press Settings key to switch the display and then use to display the following screen Press Back key to return...

Page 161: ...o the beginning of the color you want to embroider j Press Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously it moves forward 1 9 30 stitches Move forward to about 10 stitches...

Page 162: ...160 EMBROIDERY...

Page 163: ...s are described in this chapter Care and Maintenance 162 Cleaning the machine surface 162 Cleaning the race 162 Cleaning the bobbin case 163 Troubleshooting 164 Error messages 169 Adjusting the LCD 17...

Page 164: ...er supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine CAUTION c Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached d Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide...

Page 165: ...ss and sturdiness slide the paper between the tension plate base and the tension spring and also slide the paper behind the notch of the spring to remove any dirt or dust a Tension plate base b Notch...

Page 166: ...bric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 39 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch...

Page 167: ...installed Correctly install the needle The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service c...

Page 168: ...holder is incorrectly installed Correctly install the presser foot holder page 44 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 57 A bobbin designed specifically for thi...

Page 169: ...en raised to the correct position Press the needle position button page 32 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 40 The stitch is not sewn correctly The presser foot th...

Page 170: ...e race and the bobbin case page 162 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 156 Objects are placed near the carriage or embroidery frame If the embroidery unit carr...

Page 171: ...ge 164 Upper thread broken Upper thread not set up correctly Upper thread has run out Either the start stop button or the reverse reinforcement stitch button was pushed at a LCD screen other than the...

Page 172: ...everse reinforcement stitch button was pressed when no pattern is selected The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected The start stop butto...

Page 173: ...or a different machine The memory is full and the stitch or pattern cannot be saved The machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame You can r...

Page 174: ...the sewing machine then turn it ON again Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep If an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps If a key is pressed cor...

Page 175: ...d This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings LCD appears c Press Next page...

Page 176: ...zy quilt stitching 98 cross stitches 71 116 cuffs 45 curve sewing 62 cutting thread 54 cutting thread automatically 60 cylindrical pieces 45 D darning 105 darning stitch 103 decorative stitches patter...

Page 177: ...74 75 P pant legs 45 parallel stitches 34 part names functions 10 patchwork 96 98 pattern combinations 120 pattern embroidery 149 pattern realignment 117 pattern recalling 123 pattern repetition 121 p...

Page 178: ...66 stitch type selection screen 18 stitch types 71 stitch width adjustment 56 stopping embroidering 158 storing patterns 122 straight stitch 66 78 89 98 stretch fabrics 64 94 stretch stitch 94 T thick...

Page 179: ...English 882 U12 XD0647 051 Printed in Taiwan...