Baby Lock Solaris 2, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 3: ...to turn it off then grasp the plug and pull it out 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...

Page 4: ...d cause the needle to break Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break 7This machi...

Page 5: ...hildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with redu...

Page 6: ...ption which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving...

Page 7: ...dio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person s body For Users in Mexico The operation of this equipment i...

Page 8: ...ess interruption however caused and on any theory of liability whether in contract strict liability or tort including negligence or otherwise arising in any way out of the use of this software even if...

Page 9: ...struction and Reference Guide Sewing In the screens appearing in the step by step instructions the parts referred to in the operations are marked with Compare the screen in the directions with the act...

Page 10: ...eed Foot 74 SEWING 77 Sewing a Stitch 77 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches 79 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching 79 Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function and Thread Cutting Function 81 Sewing Curves 81...

Page 11: ...h Patterns 178 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length 179 Making Step Stitch Patterns 179 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 182 Stitch Data Precautions 182 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine s Memor...

Page 12: ...CONTENTS 10...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Getting Ready Be sure to install the latest software Refer to UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE on page 208...

Page 14: ...e plate page 188 o Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment When sewing cylindrical pieces remove the flat...

Page 15: ...om to USB media plug the USB media directly into the USB port k SD card slot Insert an SD card into the SD card slot in order to import export stitch patterns and embroidery patterns l Handwheel Rotat...

Page 16: ...th guides to help sew straight seams page 112 Remove the needle plate to clean the race page 113 188 g Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide page 61 h Needl...

Page 17: ...gle stitch repeatedly and tie off For character decorative stitches press this button to end with a full stitch instead of at a mid point The LED light beside this button lights up while the machine i...

Page 18: ...Case Slide the latches on the front of the accessory case outward to open it a Latches Using the Accessory Trays Three presser foot storage trays are stored in the included accessory case For your con...

Page 19: ...051 4 Zipper foot I X59370 051 5 Buttonhole foot A XH2665 101 6 Buttonhole foot stabilizer XH1726 201 7 Blind stitch foot R X56409 051 8 Button fitting foot M 130489 001 9 Dual feed foot XF4068 201 J...

Page 20: ...F4967 001 24 Scissors XF2052 001 25 Cleaning brush X59476 051 26 Eyelet punch XZ5051 001 27 Screwdriver small X55468 051 Part Name Part Code 28 Screwdriver large XC4237 021 29 Multi purpose screwdrive...

Page 21: ...0 mm W 100 mm H 4 inches W 4 inches EF74 46 Embroidery frame H 180 mm W 130 mm H 7 inches W 5 inches EF75 47 Embroidery frame H 272 mm W 272 mm H 10 5 8 inches W 10 5 8 inches EF101 Part Name Part Cod...

Page 22: ...or sewing couching XG0786 101 64 Embroidery couching foot Y XH1815 101 65 Yarn guide for embroidery couching XH3803 001 66 Yarn Threader XF7187 001 Part Name Part Code Y 67 End Point Stickers 4 sheets...

Page 23: ...F92 Frame EF94 Embroidery sheet 5 Embroidery frame set H 260 mm W 160 mm H 10 1 4 inches W 6 1 4 inches EF81 Frame EF84 Embroidery sheet 6 Embroidery frame set H 240 mm W 240 mm H 9 1 2 inches W 9 1 2...

Page 24: ...itch alignment foot V BLSO VF 27 Open toe sole for dual feed foot BLTY OTDF 28 Stitch in the Ditch Sole for Digital Dual Foot BLDY SDDF 29 1 4 Sole with Guide for Digital Dual Foot BLDY QFDF 30 Embroi...

Page 25: ...amic walking foot set BLSA WF Memo All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice Note Visit your nearest authorized Baby Loc...

Page 26: ...magnets a Be careful not to pinch your fingers or any objects between the spool stand and the upper cover of the machine b Be sure to keep the magnets away from precision electronics computer disks cr...

Page 27: ...guide counterclockwise e Open the upper cover of the machine and then place the spool stand on the upper cover with the notches in the spool stand aligned with the tabs on the upper cover a a b a Not...

Page 28: ...machine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord...

Page 29: ...e appears To set the time date press to cancel the setting press The screen to set time date appears d Press or to set time date a Press to display the time on the screen b Set the year YYYY month MM...

Page 30: ...reless LAN key Check the machine s signal strength Press this key to specify the wireless settings 46 e Camera view key Press this key to check the needle location as it is shown on the screen through...

Page 31: ...fabric to be fed smoothly pages 83 and 91 Page 2 f Select whether 1 01 Straight stitch Left or 1 03 Straight stitch Middle is the utility stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is tur...

Page 32: ...ting is set to ON with End Point Setting set to ON in the stitch edit menu the machine will temporarily stop so the end point sticker can be peeled off page 93 General Settings Page 4 a Change the dis...

Page 33: ...ch background color will display when using projector function n Select whether to display outline of the pattern o Select the color of the pointer p Select a T shape or a point as the shape for the g...

Page 34: ...splay on the Embroidery screen thread number or color name j Select the thread brand of the thread color display The thread brand setting is reflected the next time a pattern is imported k Change the...

Page 35: ...g The machine s embroidering status can be monitored from your smart device IQ Intuition Positioning Images saved on a smart device can be transferred to the machine so that an embroidery pattern can...

Page 36: ...on foot controller d Press Controller Functions that can be specified a Main foot controller Start Stop b Heel switch Select any of the following Thread Cutting Needle Position Up Down Single Stitch R...

Page 37: ...e Start Stop button or touch the screen display to recover from these modes a Press The settings screen appears b Press The General settings screen appears c Display page 5 of the General settings scr...

Page 38: ...ay page 5 of the General settings screen d Press e Press f Connect the USB media that contains your personal image to the USB port of the machine Refer to page 49 about USB connectivity g Press to sel...

Page 39: ...alibration Using the Built in Camera Setting the camera needle position is essential when you use camera or projector function It is not necessary to perform this operation each time but we recommend...

Page 40: ...operation is finished when OK appears If NG appears affix a new white sticker and then press If multiple attempts to set the position are not successful contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock reta...

Page 41: ...use or how to sew the stitch page 41 e Press this key to see an explanation of the selected stitch page 44 f Press this key to watch tutorial videos or MPEG 4 MP4 files from USB media page 42 g Displ...

Page 42: ...rmation about threading the machine changing presser feet etc Some of the functions are described in the movies Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions displays information abou...

Page 43: ...the Sewing Guide Function The sewing guide function can be used to select stitch patterns from the Utility Stitch screen Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your applicatio...

Page 44: ...al videos assist with machine operation a Press b Press c Press the title of the desired tutorial video The selected tutorial video begins playing d Play the tutorial video a Number of seconds elapsed...

Page 45: ...ss d Select the video that you want to play To return to the previous screen press e Play the video Use the operation keys as described in Playing a Tutorial Video on page 42 f After you are finished...

Page 46: ...ed for each stitch pattern in the Utility Stitch screen Example Displaying information about a Press b Press c Press The screen shows information d Press to return to the original screen Note With the...

Page 47: ...and 400 b 1 Press to display a keyboard 2 Enter the text to be searched for 3 To search from the current page to the beginning of the document press To search from the current page to the end of the d...

Page 48: ...tailed procedures refer to the Palette manual for the application Specifying Wireless Network Connection Settings The machine can be connected to your wireless network Useful functions are available w...

Page 49: ...ring the network key password appears SSID Network Key Password Memo The wireless network connection cannot be set up if you do not have the security information How to find the security information a...

Page 50: ...ne with embroidery editing software Palette version 11 or later in order to transfer files Using the Others Menu The Others menu contains the following items a TCP IP settings can be manually entered...

Page 51: ...website for more details Depending on the type of USB media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port...

Page 52: ...ve the mouse to position the pointer over the desired key and then click the left mouse button a Pointer Changing Pages If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed cli...

Page 53: ...Chapter 2 Sewing Basics...

Page 54: ...thread unrolls from the front Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool LOWER THREADING CAUTION The included bobbin was...

Page 55: ...tension disk b Pretension disk c Pull it in as far as possible Check to make sure thread is securely set between pretension disks g Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5 6 times Memo When sewi...

Page 56: ...the needle to break Memo Sliding the bobbin winding switch to the left switches the machine into bobbin winding mode Use the bobbin winding slider to adjust the amount of thread wound onto the bobbin...

Page 57: ...d unwinds from the front of the spool a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt Memo You can change the winding speed by pressing to decrease or to increase in the bobbin winding window Pres...

Page 58: ...ide on the telescopic thread guide and then wind the bobbin according to steps e through k of Using the Supplemental Spool Pin on page 53 to page 55 Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Se...

Page 59: ...sk c Push the bobbin winder switch to the right and then raise the bobbin at least 100 mm 4 inches from the shaft d Cut the thread near the bobbin and hold the thread end of the spool with your left h...

Page 60: ...de the thread with your left hand g Pass the thread through the guide and then pull the thread out toward the front a Cutter The cutter cuts the thread CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correc...

Page 61: ...ustration Do not cut the thread with the cutter Do not replace the bobbin cover c While holding the upper thread press the Needle Position button to lower the needle a Needle Position button d Press t...

Page 62: ...up the bobbin thread pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 10 cm approx 3 4 inches toward the back of the machine making it even with the upper thread a Upper thread b Bobbin thread g Repl...

Page 63: ...d to tangle and break the needle leading to injury When using the walking foot the side cutter or accessories not included with this machine attach the accessory to the machine after threading the mac...

Page 64: ...ool insert mini king spool insert that is closest in size to the thread spool If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and...

Page 65: ...he needle n Carefully pull the end of the thread that was passed through the eye of the needle If a loop was formed when the thread passed through the eye of the needle carefully pull the loop of thre...

Page 66: ...ome needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader In this case instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked 6 manually pass the thread...

Page 67: ...he spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool f Hold the thread from the spool with both hands and place the thread in the thread...

Page 68: ...large diameter cross wound thread This spool stand can hold two spools of thread Using the Spool Stand Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger than the spool If the spool cap that is used...

Page 69: ...maining choose the appropriate sized spool cap large or medium Spool cap small cannot be used with the spool cap base a Spool cap b Spool cap base a Attach the spool stand to the machine b Place the s...

Page 70: ...hreading on page 61 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly Using the Spool Net If using transparent nylon monofilament thread metallic thread or other strong thread place the included spool net over the sp...

Page 71: ...eration button is pressed accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only home sewing machine needles made for home use Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury Never se...

Page 72: ...all keys and buttons CAUTION Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver If the needle is not completely inserted or the n...

Page 73: ...thread Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle regardless of the fabric or thread Embroidery Needles Use a 75 11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery Fabric Type Application Thread Size of...

Page 74: ...esser foot pin snaps into the notch in the holder a Notch b Pin b Press to unlock all keys and buttons c Raise the presser foot lever CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION Always press on the screen to lo...

Page 75: ...ot holder to remove the presser foot holder a Multi purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder c Remove the screw of the presser foot completely from the presser foot shaft...

Page 76: ...oosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder a Multi purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder c Position the dual feed foot to the presser...

Page 77: ...ck all keys and buttons All keys and operation buttons are unlocked and the previous screen is displayed Attaching Detaching Toe Attach the toe by aligning the pins with the notches and snap it into p...

Page 78: ...ing settings screen d Touch the number to select the feeding of the top fabric Select 00 for sewing in most cases If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little causing the fabric to be longer th...

Page 79: ...e while the machine is in operation Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing Doing so may lead to injury Do not use bent...

Page 80: ...chine Do not press the Thread Cutter button when there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation The thread may tangle possibly resulting in damage Note When cutting thread thicker t...

Page 81: ...Stop button is pressed Press Reverse Stitch button or Reinforcement Stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches automatically at the end of sewing Refer to the next procedure Autom...

Page 82: ...titches the machine will automatically turn on this function the key appears as when the stitch is selected Memo Pressing the Start Stop button while the machine is sewing pauses or restarts sewing Me...

Page 83: ...resser foot is automatically raised so the fabric can easily be rotated Pivoting on page 89 Machine starts sewing and then sews reinforcement stitches while holding the Reverse Stitch button Machine s...

Page 84: ...6 inch Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics The machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm approx 1 4 inch thick If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur at an angle help guide the fabric by hand and sew on th...

Page 85: ...presser foot remains level enabling the fabric to be fed Sewing Hook and Loop Fastener Tape Memo You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has been raised using the Presser Foot Lif...

Page 86: ...dge of the hook and loop fastener tape Sewing Lightweight Fabrics Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier Gently tear off the paper or the stabiliz...

Page 87: ...ttings for some stitches cannot be changed refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 210 If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes Saving Your Stitch Setti...

Page 88: ...ht side of the left needle position The value in the display appears with a plus sign Memo Press to save the stitch settings Press to check changes made to the stitch Press to return the stitch length...

Page 89: ...er thread Upper Thread is Too Loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric the upper thread is too loose a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c Wrong side d Locks appear on wrong s...

Page 90: ...n continue sewing d Once you have reached the end of the stitching press Reverse Stitch button or Reinforcement Stitch button once If stitching such as buttonholes and bar tacking that includes reinfo...

Page 91: ...ies may occur Memo When the pivot setting is selected the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed according to the type of fabric being sewn Press to display Pivoting Height o...

Page 92: ...es Using the Knee Lifter Using the knee lifter you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee leaving both hands free to handle the fabric a Change the operating position of the knee lifter h...

Page 93: ...le sewing This function is useful for sewing over thick seams page 82 or quilting page 126 a Press The settings screen appears b Set Automatic Fabric Sensor System to ON c Press to return to the origi...

Page 94: ...red by pressing the Needle Position button the feed dogs are lowered At this time the fabric can be shifted to finely adjust the needle drop position Needle Position Stitch Placement is OFF a Press b...

Page 95: ...le drop position appears on the screen you can raise the presser foot and change the needle drop position by moving the fabric a Needle drop position ZOOM Press to enlarge the image in the screen Pres...

Page 96: ...ed Memo If appears in light gray and is not available the sewing end point cannot be specified with the selected stitch pattern Select a different stitch pattern The length of the stitch pattern is ad...

Page 97: ...f the end point sticker can be affixed to either left or right of the sewing position we recommend affixing it to the left side We recommend affixing the end point sticker as close as possible to the...

Page 98: ...then affix an end point sticker e Perform steps i and j in Specifying the Sewing End Point on page 93 When the needle approaches the mark the machine stops and the following message appears f Peel of...

Page 99: ...ine Use a new AAA alkaline battery LR03 a Slide the lid with your finger to remove it b Install a new AAA alkaline battery LR03 in the dual purpose stylus with the negative end pointing up USING THE P...

Page 100: ...e of the holder can be used to hold the dual purpose stylus Dual purpose stylus holder a Firmly insert the dual purpose stylus holder into the hole b With the flat part of the dual purpose stylus faci...

Page 101: ...Stitch Pattern with the Projector Using the projector the selected stitch pattern can be projected onto the fabric a Select a stitch pattern b Press The selected stitch pattern and the adjustment key...

Page 102: ...projected by the projector a Use the dual purpose stylus to adjust the stitch width stitch length and sewing position a Stitch width setting b Stitch length setting c L R Shift setting d Press to sel...

Page 103: ...shape of the guideline marker d Select the length of the main guideline e Select the color of the main guideline f Specify the position of the main guideline g Press to finish specifying the guidelin...

Page 104: ...CTIONS UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCHES 102 Sub guideline a Select the color of the sub guideline b Specify the angle of the sub guideline c Specify the seam allowance of the sub gui...

Page 105: ...Chapter 3 Utility Stitches...

Page 106: ...ending on the type of fabric and thread that is used 107 b Presser foot display Shows the presser foot code Attach the presser foot indicated in this display before sewing 72 c Selected stitch display...

Page 107: ...is stopped press this key to return to the beginning of the stitch 108 i Single Repeat sewing key Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches 108 j Mirror image key Press this key...

Page 108: ...rn the machine may sew reverse stitches 79 t Automatic thread cutting key Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function Set the automatic thread cutting function before sewing to have th...

Page 109: ...be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch If is lit when you select a stitch it will be possible to make a mirror image of the stitch Press to create a horizontal mirror image of the sel...

Page 110: ...top stitching b Re start stitching Sewing Continuous Single Stitch Sewing Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing Using the Image Key You can display an image of the selected stitch...

Page 111: ...the settings to be retrieved Press to return to the original screen without retrieving settings a Numbered keys d Press The selected settings are retrieved and the original screen automatically appear...

Page 112: ...ser foot Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Middle Straight stitch Middle Triple stretch stitch Stem stitch Decorative stitch Basting stitch Memo If the selected stitch has a do...

Page 113: ...Stitch button or the Reinforcement Stitch button to sew 3 4 reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches at the end of the seam g After sewing press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads CAUTION...

Page 114: ...rk on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover with Mark While sewing align the edge of the fabric with the 16 mm approx 5 8 inch mark on the needle plate or bobbin cover with mark depending on the needle pos...

Page 115: ...then unplug the machine b Remove the needle and the presser foot refer to page 69 72 c Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached d Slide the needle plate lever towa...

Page 116: ...sewing needle e Iron the dart to one side so that it is flat Memo When using the straight stitch needle plate many straight stitches become middle needle position stitches If a straight stitch is sel...

Page 117: ...o 15 mm approx 3 8 inch to 9 16 inch c About 50 mm approx 2 inches e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather then tie the threads f Smooth the gathers by ironing them g Sew on t...

Page 118: ...ide of the shorter seam cut seam and iron them a Wrong side e Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one and sew the edge of the fold a Wrong side Finished flat fell seam a Surface Pintuck...

Page 119: ...automatic reinforcement stitching are preset reverse stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing Press the Reinforcement Stitch button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thr...

Page 120: ...bric while positioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric a Needle drop position Appliqu Using a Zigzag Stitch Attach the appliqu material using a temporary spra...

Page 121: ...ing the thread d Set the zigzag width from 2 0 2 5 mm approx 1 16 3 32 inch e Attach presser foot N f Position the fabric right side up on top of the cord and place the cord to the rear of the machine...

Page 122: ...he fabric c Sew along the presser foot guide a Guide d Press the Start Stop button to stop sewing when you are finished and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric by pulling it back St...

Page 123: ...st Note Fine adjustment of the stitching on the fabric can be done with L R Shift Before sewing your project be sure to sew trial stitches using the same conditions as in the actual project Memo For b...

Page 124: ...low the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction a Presser foot b Upper thread g Make a cut of approximately 20 mm approx 3 4 inch in the fabric a 20 mm approx 3 4 inch h Position the...

Page 125: ...low and mid speed and do not touch the knives or operation lever of the side cutter while sewing to avoid equipment damage or injury a Guide plate lower knife b Upper knife c Operation lever Note If...

Page 126: ...ing stitch Rick rack stitch Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Hemstitching Hemstitching Single diamond overcast Overcasting stitch Piecing stitch Right Piecing stitch...

Page 127: ...ing foot with guide b Use the guide and marks on the presser foot to sew accurate seam allowances Piecing a 1 4 inch seam allowance Keep the edge of the fabrics against the guide as you sew Creating a...

Page 128: ...a Select or b Attach the dual feed foot page 74 c Place one hand on each side of the presser foot to hold the fabric secure while sewing Appliqu a Trace the pattern onto the appliqu fabric and then cu...

Page 129: ...trol slide to control the stitch width to make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing a Attach the foot controller page 78 b Select and attach presser foot J c Press in the length display to...

Page 130: ...o free motion sewing mode In this mode the presser foot is raised to the necessary height for free motion sewing We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed You can adj...

Page 131: ...sew the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen Press to display Free Motion Foot Height of the setti...

Page 132: ...etails on the stitches that can be used refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 210 Free motion open toe quilting foot O a Press to set the machine to free motion sewing mode The key appears as the quil...

Page 133: ...he Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot E Sewing quilting lines at equal distances around a motif is called echo quilting The quilting lines which appear as ripples echoing away from the motif are the disti...

Page 134: ...speed If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed the needle may break or other damage may result Memo When starting to sew the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric and the quil...

Page 135: ...nts with a blind hem Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching a Turn the skirt or pants wrong side out a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Bottom side b Fold the...

Page 136: ...Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide k Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point raise the needle an...

Page 137: ...tches the fold of the hem Thick fabric Normal fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide m Remove the basting stitching and reve...

Page 138: ...u Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqu Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an attractive finish to the seam Ap...

Page 139: ...c and iron the tucks to one side Scallop Stitches This wave shaped satin stitch is called the scallop stitch Use this stitch to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a he...

Page 140: ...ct a stitch for top stitching d Place the fabric right side up in the machine and center the presser foot over the seam when sewing a Right side of fabric Smocking Stitches Use smocking stitches for d...

Page 141: ...a Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper leaving a space of 4 mm approx 3 16 inch between the fabrics If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water soluble stabilizer sewing is eas...

Page 142: ...ng pins a Tape e Select or f Sew over the tape or elastic g Pull out the straight stitch threads Memo Be sure that neither automatic reinforcement nor automatic thread cutting is selected Memo Before...

Page 143: ...side of the fabric facing up sew one edge of the open area d Press to create a mirror image of the stitch Memo Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness CAUTION The Automati...

Page 144: ...he Reverse Stitch button or the Reinforcement Stitch button to sew 4 stitches of reinforcement stitches then press Start Stop button to continue sewing c Sew while keeping the fabric straight d End th...

Page 145: ...can be sewn by using the side pedal to sew each single stitch For details on specifying settings for the multi function foot controller refer to Specifying the Multi Function Foot Controller Sold Sep...

Page 146: ...and the yarn guide 1 to 2 f Thread the yarn through the couching foot Pass the yarn through the loop in the yarn threader and then pass the threader from top to bottom through the hole on the couchin...

Page 147: ...rt Stop button to start sewing While lightly holding down the fabric with both hands adjust the sewing direction Note Do not use the spool stand for upper thread Otherwise thread may tangle with yarn...

Page 148: ...sser foot is attached the compartment of the flat bed attachment cannot be opened Be sure to first remove any necessary accessories Sew trial stitches on fabric that is the same as that used in your p...

Page 149: ...the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches and then stops Memo The maximum buttonhole length is about 47 mm approx 1 3 4 inches diameter thickness of the button Memo The size of the button...

Page 150: ...en using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole do not put your hand or finger in the path of the ripper The ripper may slip and cause injury Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is...

Page 151: ...ck Fabrics Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot and allow for easier and even feeding a Presser foot b Thick paper c Fabric Memo After...

Page 152: ...the fabric a Starting point b End point c Buttonhole sewing b Attach monogramming foot N and select stitch to sew the left side of the buttonhole c Press the Start Stop button to start sewing d Sew th...

Page 153: ...arning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications Darning is performed by sewing from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below a Reinforcement stitches a Select a stitch a...

Page 154: ...r the presser foot by guiding thread through the hole in the presser foot before attaching the buttonhole foot A a Presser foot scale b Completed length measurement c 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Note Pass t...

Page 155: ...ck that the needle goes into each hole correctly If the needle does not reach the holes on the left side adjust the stitch width To attach the button more securely repeat the process e Gently hold the...

Page 156: ...esser foot and move the fabric so that the needle goes into the next two holes and sew them in the same way Attaching a Shank to the Button a Pull the shank lever toward you before sewing a Shank leve...

Page 157: ...foot and start sewing When sewing is finished the machine sews reinforcement stitches and stops automatically e Use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the center of the stitching Multi directional Se...

Page 158: ...will be connected to the starting point of seam 1 Zipper Insertion Centered Zipper Use for bags and other such applications a Select b Attach presser foot J and sew straight stitches up to the zipper...

Page 159: ...Topstitch 7 to 10 mm approx 1 4 to 3 8 inch from the seamed edge of the fabric then remove the basting CAUTION When using zipper foot I make sure the straight stitch middle needle position is selected...

Page 160: ...foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position f Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx 1 8 inch margin g Starting from the end of the zipper opening sew to a point about 50 mm approx 2 inches from the e...

Page 161: ...p on the right side of the presser foot When sewing the right side of the zipper the needle should drop on the left side of the presser foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position k Set the fabric so t...

Page 162: ...SEWING THE STITCHES 160...

Page 163: ...Chapter 4 Character Decorative Stitches...

Page 164: ...rious e Narrow Botanical f Candlewicking g Large Satin h Satin i Cross Stitches j Combinable Utility k Alphabet Characters Gothic Font l Alphabet Characters Handwriting Font m Alphabet Characters Outl...

Page 165: ...of Character Decorative stitch patterns Wide and Various Wide Botanical Wide Motifs and Messages Narrow and Various Narrow Botanical Candlewicking Large Satin Satin Cross Stitches Combinable Utility...

Page 166: ...sew b Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to sew The selected stitch pattern is displayed Selecting Character Stitch Patterns Entering characters from the groups shown below for example Blue...

Page 167: ...and then repeat the procedure from step a Deleting Characters a Press and then press to delete the last character b Select the correct character Adding Characters a Press so that screen displays b Pre...

Page 168: ...spacing and press to decrease the character spacing Memo The default setting is 0 No number less than 0 can be set Changing character spacing by this method pertains to all characters Spacing changes...

Page 169: ...ht and even during sewing Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics or fabrics with coarse weaves attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric If you do not wish to do so place th...

Page 170: ...e conditions as the real sewing and adjust the stitch pattern as explained below If the stitch pattern does not turn out well even after making adjustments based on the stitch pattern make adjustments...

Page 171: ...the stitch pattern will shorten If the stitch pattern is skewed to the left Touch to increase the number in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed...

Page 172: ...s Make stitch patterns larger or smaller make mirror images etc EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Note Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns Only the functions for the displayed key...

Page 173: ...ttings without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings 173 m Step effect key Press this key to make step stitch patterns 179 n Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combina...

Page 174: ...of fabric and thread that is used 107 y Thread density key After selecting the stitch pattern use this key to change the thread density of the stitch pattern 174 z Maintain aspect ratio key Press this...

Page 175: ...To create a vertical mirror image select a stitch pattern press and then press Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image select a stitch pattern press and then press Sewin...

Page 176: ...press Sewing returns to the beginning of the selected stitch pattern W from the point where sewing was stopped b Press the Start Stop button to continue sewing CAUTION If the stitches bunch when threa...

Page 177: ...rs of the image on the screen a Press An image of the selected stitch pattern is displayed b Press to change the thread color in the image to red blue black or yellow The color changes every time you...

Page 178: ...h patterns of different sizes mirror image stitch patterns and others Before Combining Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined stitch patterns If you want to sew the stitch...

Page 179: ...d b Press so that it displays c Press again and then press or in the width or length settings to change the size The size of the stitch pattern changes Memo Stitch patterns are deleted individually st...

Page 180: ...ly The entered stitch pattern is repeated Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns Example a Press b Press c Press again press and then press The stitch pattern is flipped along a vertical ax...

Page 181: ...and then press 3 times The length of the image is set to d Press The entered stitch pattern is repeated Making Step Stitch Patterns You can use the keys to create a step effect also called step stitch...

Page 182: ...180 Example a Press b Press The next stitch pattern will move to the right c Press again d Press The next stitch pattern will move to the left e Press and then press The entered stitch pattern is rep...

Page 183: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Character Decorative Stitches 181 4 Press Press Press...

Page 184: ...drives You can also use the following types of USB media with the USB Memory Card Reader USB card writer module Secure Digital SD Card CompactFlash Memory Stick Smart Media Multi Media Card MMC xD Pi...

Page 185: ...previously saved stitch pattern Press and then refer to Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine s Memory on page 184 Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media When sending stitch patterns from the machi...

Page 186: ...returns to the original screen automatically Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine s Memory a Press The pocket selection screen appears b Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve If the entire saved...

Page 187: ...e Stitch patterns and a folder in a top folder are displayed c Press when there is a subfolder to sort two or more stitch patterns to USB media the stitch pattern in the subfolder is displayed Press t...

Page 188: ...ou can delete the saved file or save to machine s memory from USB media a In the retrieving screen from USB press and touch the stitch pattern you want to manage b Choose the command Press to select a...

Page 189: ...Chapter 5 Appendix...

Page 190: ...not use organic solvents or detergents Cleaning the Machine Casing If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface T...

Page 191: ...t the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case j Insert the tabs on the needle plate into the notches in the machine a Tabs b Notches k Press down on the right side of the needle...

Page 192: ...t or dust a Tension plate base b Notch c Paper e g business card type d Tension spring c Use the cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from inside the bobbin case d Replace the bobbin case and ne...

Page 193: ...ck Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you press the message will display several more times until the appropriate maintenance is performed Please take...

Page 194: ...Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread Cause Incorrect lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropri...

Page 195: ...a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the...

Page 196: ...Thread guide plate g While holding the thread in your right hand pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated h Guide the thread down up then down through the groove as shown i...

Page 197: ...abric are not being used the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches Refer to Fabric Thread Needle Combinations on page 71 to check that a need...

Page 198: ...o raise the needle out of the fabric and then remove the needle Refer to CHANGING THE NEEDLE on page 69 d Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder Refer to CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT on page 72...

Page 199: ...le plate a Hole in the needle plate b Handwheel If the needle contacts the needle plate remove the needle plate and then install it again CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise th...

Page 200: ...l the bobbin and presser foot Refer to Setting the Bobbin on page 58 and CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT on page 72 g Correctly thread the machine For details on the machine refer to UPPER THREADING on page...

Page 201: ...read that was pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin 5 or 6 times clockwise 53 The empty bobbin was not set on the pin properly Set th...

Page 202: ...Do not pull the fabric during sewing Spool cap is set incorrectly Check the method for attaching the spool cap then reattach the spool cap 61 There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate...

Page 203: ...the selected fabric Check the Fabric Thread Needle Combinations chart 71 The upper thread is too tight The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread 58 Bobbin thread...

Page 204: ...angled Cut the entangled thread and remove it from the race Zigzag foot J is slanted on a thick seam at the beginning of stitching Use the presser foot locking pin black button on the left side on zig...

Page 205: ...saligned Stitch pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly Revise the stitch pattern adjustment settings 168 Stitch pattern does not turn out Wrong presser foot was used Attach the correct press...

Page 206: ...le the single hole needle plate is installed This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on or when the machine is turned on and embroidery or embroidery edit mode is s...

Page 207: ...cted and the Start Stop button or the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out This message is displayed when the memory is full a...

Page 208: ...This message is displayed when the image is deleted This message is displayed when you press in the screen other than the utility stitch or press in the screen other than the utility stitch or charact...

Page 209: ...titches per minute Needles Home sewing machine needles HA 130 Embroidery Unit Box 2 of 2 Dimensions of embroidery unit Approx 637 mm W 150 mm H 576 mm D approx 25 5 64 inches W 5 29 32 inches H 22 43...

Page 210: ...le is loaded e Remove the USB media and turn the machine off and on again UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE Note Use a USB media with a capacity from 4GB to 32GB when upgrading the machine Check that...

Page 211: ...ult from checking appears at the bottom of the screen b When downloading is finished turn off the machine then hold down the Automatic Threading button while turning on the machine c Press to update t...

Page 212: ...c Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Triple stretch stitch General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching 2...

Page 213: ...ative stitching 4 0 5 32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 4 0 5 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 4 0 5 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Single diamond overcast Reinforcem...

Page 214: ...e finish on fabrics 4 0 5 32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Satin scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse edge of handkerchief 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 1 5 0 0 13 64 OK...

Page 215: ...ems triple straight at center 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Hemstitching zigzag Decorative hems top stitching 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Hemstitching Decorative hems l...

Page 216: ...emstitching Decorative hems smocking 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems smocking 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 16 13 64 NO Hemstitching...

Page 217: ...thick fabrics for larger flat buttons 7 0 9 32 3 0 7 0 1 8 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 3 64 NO Tapered keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes in medium to heavy weight fabrics for larger flat buttons 7 0 9 32...

Page 218: ...of fabric and mitering corners NO Forward Straight For attaching appliqu on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Diagonally right down Straight For attaching appliqu on tubular pieces of...

Page 219: ...itch Quilting stitch for invisible appliqu or attaching binding 2 00 5 64 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 0 5 64 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics 4 00 5 32 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2...

Page 220: ...0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems and bridging stitch 6 00 15 64 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 0 5 64 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Single diamond overcast Reinforcement and seaming stretch fabric 6 00...

Page 221: ...screens 163 Cleaning LCD screen 188 machine casing 188 race 188 Clock 27 Combining stitch patterns character decorative stitches 176 Cord guide bobbin cover 119 Crazy quilting 118 D Darning 151 Dart s...

Page 222: ...ia 185 utility stitches 109 Reverse stitch button 79 Reverse Reinforcement stitch button 15 79 Reverse Reinforcement stitches 79 S Satin stitches 127 174 Saving character decorative stitches 183 machi...

Page 223: ...Utility stitches key functions 105 retrieving 109 saving 109 selecting 104 sewing type selection key 41 stitch pattern explanation key 44 stitch selection screens 106 stitch setting chart 210 W Walkin...

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