eMotions Embroidery Machine, User Manual

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Page 3: ...e Needle Threader 16 Hooping 18 Using the Template 19 Attaching the Hoop to the Machine 23 Selecting a Design 24 Selecting a Design from Internal Memory 24 Selecting a Design from a Memory Card 25 Align Design 26 Sewing the Design 27 Trace the Design 27 Sew the Design 28 Thread Tension adjustment 31 Adjust Upper thread tension 30 Bobbin Tension Adjustment 31 Changing a Needle 33 Thread Breaks 35 B...

Page 4: ...chine embroidery Needles threads and stabilizers are the main products you will want to keep on hand to make your embroidery experience easier When you have the products handy and ready to use you ll be more apt to use your machine more often It will be great for gifts for family and friends They ll be so impressed with your new talent when you make special gifts for them Enhance your home décor w...

Page 5: ...resser Foot Lever 11 Main Power switch and Connectors 3 Start Stop Button 12 Balance Wheel 4 Needle Threader 13 Bobbin winding Device 5 Presser Foot 14 Spool Holder and Felt Pad 6 Bobbin Cover 15 Spool Cap 7 Needle Plate 16 Upper Thread Tension dial 8 Embroidery Hoop Holder 17 Upright spool holder receptacle 9 Display and Selection Keys Introduction eMotions Manual 7x9 indd 5 7 22 2005 11 11 01 AM...

Page 6: ... a design To make your selection press the button 3 Align lights after you have selected a design Design can now be embroidered or needle position moved in the hoop 4 Card lights to indicate you are accessing designs from a Memory Card 5 Internal lights to indicate you are accessing designs from the Internal Memory of the machine 6 Only available in align mode traces the four corners of the perime...

Page 7: ...one design at a time Align Mode Arrows moves needle position closer to the left of the hoop moves needle position closer to the top of the hoop toward the back of the machine moves needle position closer to the bottom of the hoop toward the front of the machine moves needle position closer to the right of the hoop Sewing Mode Arrows moves backward through the design one stitch at a time moves forw...

Page 8: ... is accessed C signifies Card Memory has been accessed 11 When lit indicates an error see LED for error number In some cases you may have to press the START STOP button to see which error has occurred 12 When lit indicates machine power is on 13 When lit indicates a color change see LED for color change number This will be displayed as a lower case c followed by the number of the sequence of the co...

Page 9: ... All manual contents C 2005 OESD Inc 9 Accessories 1 Cleaning Brush 7 Upright spool holder 2 Needle Pack 8 Felt Pad 3 Hoop 9 Thread Cap 4 Seam Ripper 10 Oiler 5 Thread Nippers 11 Bobbins 4 6 3 Way Screwdriver Tool Introduction eMotions Manual 7x9 indd 9 7 22 2005 11 11 07 AM ...

Page 10: ...gn is simple Using the Explorations Lite software simply changes the color of the design on the screen and sees what the design will look like with the new colors without having to sew out the design With the included OESD Navigator you can see the design sew on the computer screen as it is sewing on the machine This is really helpful if you happen to want to skip part of the design Simply stop th...

Page 11: ...roidery Machine is simple However there are some guidelines to follow to make your embroidery experience a good one To prepare to sew your first design there are a few steps you ll need to take Preparing to Embroider Bobbin Winding 1 Connect the machine to the power supply and turn on the main power Operation eMotions Manual 7x9 indd 11 7 22 2005 11 11 08 AM ...

Page 12: ... is embroidered Use the same thread in the bobbin as is threaded on top when embroidering stand alone lace 3 Bring the thread through the guides and around the bobbin winder guide Follow thread path illustration on top of machine 4 Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle Put the thread through the small hole in the side of the bobbin from the inside Match the groove of the bobbin with the spri...

Page 13: ...mes press the START STOP button to stop the machine Trim thread from top of bobbin 6 Press START STOP button to finish winding bobbin Winding will stop automatically when the bobbin is full Press the START STOP button to stop the machine 7 Push the bobbin shaft to the left and remove the bobbin by lifting it up from the spindle Clip the thread Operation eMotions Manual 7x9 indd 13 7 22 2005 11 11 0...

Page 14: ... the plastic cover If the clear plastic cover does not flip up slide it to the right a bit 2 Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as noted in the etching under the bobbin cover 3 Guide the thread around the finger of the machine through the channel toward the back and then pull the thread toward you to cut the thread end The thread will be cut at the end of the channel and be...

Page 15: ...ng the Machine 1 Raise the presser foot lever If the presser foot is not raised the upper thread cannot be threaded 2 Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position 3 Guide the thread through the thread path following the arrows and number sequence on the machine See dotted line in illustration 4 Lower the presser foot 5 Thread the needle using the needle threader or...

Page 16: ...er until it stops Hook the thread into the threader guide and pull the thread to the right 2 Push the needle thread lever toward the back to swing threader into place 3 Check to be sure that the hook has passed through the eye of the needle and route the thread through the metal guides and under the hook Pull the thread toward you and check that it is being held by the thread hook Operation eMotio...

Page 17: ...holding the thread pull the needle threader lever forward 5 Release the thread from the needle threader lever 6 Pull the upper thread through the needle eye from front to back toward the rear of the machine NOTE Replace the needle often Discard used needles do not reuse Operation eMotions Manual 7x9 indd 17 7 22 2005 11 11 09 AM ...

Page 18: ... do not stretch or distort it Smooth the fabric but do not stretch it Push the inner hoop into the outer hoop Clamp securely so that the edges of the outer hoop and inner hoop are even 4 Firmly tighten the adjusting screw NOTE Stabilizer provides body and control to fabric and aids in ensuring that stitches go where they should go Stabilizers can be bonded fabric liquid or water soluble and can be...

Page 19: ...e has been included on the Explorations Lite Installation CD for your convenience Note template pdf prints 1 template per page and template2 pdf prints 2 templates per page Template2 pdf may not print on all printers depending on the margins that are needed by the printer You must install Acrobat Reader to view and print this template This program is also included on the Installation CD You may pr...

Page 20: ...he outside edge of the sewing field and the center where the design will start You may also want to make a small notch in the top bottom and both sides to denote the horizontal and vertical center lines These horizontal and vertical center lines correspond with the arrows of the hoop NOTE The sewing field of your eMotions machine is 100mm x 100mm or 3 93 inches The template is marked in inches there...

Page 21: ...and the stabilizer and place the inner hoop in the area you have marked for the placement of the design 4 Place the template in the inner hoop The small ledges of the inner hoop should hold the template in place The lines on the template should line up with the arrows on the inner hoop 5 Adjust the inner hoop on the garment to get it placed according to your markings This is why the transparency fi...

Page 22: ...l Enterprises LLC Produced under License by OESD Inc All manual contents 2005 OESD Inc 22 OESD You have permission to make as many copies of this template as needed Operation eMotions Manual 7x9 indd 22 7 22 2005 11 11 15 AM ...

Page 23: ...r the presser foot if you lift the presser foot all the way to its highest position with your left hand as you slide the hoop under the presser foot with your right hand 3 Align the two pins on the embroidery hoop and firmly press straight down into the hoop holder until a soft click is heard NOTE Do not push too hard as you attach the hoop Use caution so as not to move the hoop holder in any direc...

Page 24: ...ator to view save or delete designs in the internal memory To select a design from Internal Memory you must use the button on the keypad This button toggles back and forth from Internal Memory designs that show as in the LED screen to Card Memory designs that show as C in the LED screen When you have Internal Memory selected the light next to Internal will be illuminated To move through the select...

Page 25: ...Card into the machine simply insert the card in the card slot until it softly clicks It should go in easily Do not force the card If it does not go in easily you may have the card reversed Forcing the card into the slot could bend the connector pins inside the machine Use the button on the keypad to access the Memory Card designs This button toggles back and forth from Internal Memory designs that...

Page 26: ... hoop You must have the presser foot lever in the upper position to move the needle position E15 will appear in the LED screen if the presser foot lever is in the lower position Raise the presser foot and Press the arrow button again To center the design in the center of the hoop use the Home button This positions the hoop so that the needle is in the center of the hoop To move the needle position...

Page 27: ...ror E28 This means that the machine cannot sew the design any further to the top If the design needs to start closer to the top you will need to re hoop the fabric Sewing the Design Trace the Design After selecting the design you wish to sew it is always advisable to trace the design Make sure you are in the Align Mode by checking to see that Align is illuminated OR Make sure the presser foot is i...

Page 28: ... the thread See figure 1 above 2 Lower the presser foot and hold the thread in your left hand If you do not hold the thread taut you may get a thread break error E13 Press the START STOP button to start the machine After sewing 5 6 stitches stop the machine by pressing the START STOP button and raise the presser foot again Clip the beginning thread tail close to the fabric Do this when starting eac...

Page 29: ...ay c c02 for the second color in the design c03 for third color in the design etc depending on the sequence of the color This lets you know which color to change to according to the code sheet of the design 5 To change the color of the upper thread raise the presser foot and clip the upper thread close to the embroidery AND at the thread spool Pull the upper thread from the needle to remove and di...

Page 30: ...Upper Thread Tension When making tension adjustments always start with the top thread If bobbin thread is showing on the top of the design this means that the tension on the top thread is too tight or the bobbin adjustment is too loose To loosen the top thread tension rotate the Thread Tension knob to the left to a lower number If the stitches are not setting properly in the fabric or if loops app...

Page 31: ...wing If this happens it is very likely that the bobbin thread may break during wear and tear and the embroidery will come loose The column on the right shows the bobbin tension too loose and or the top tension too tight The bobbin thread could be showing on the right side of the embroidery in some places and it is very likely that the stitches could become loose during wearing Bobbin Tension Adjus...

Page 32: ... too much bobbin thread is showing on top of the embroidery the bobbin tension needs to be tightened On the side of the bobbin case there is a tiny screw bobbin tension adjustment screw Using the small end of the 3 way screwdriver tool rotate the screw turn to the right to tighten the tension Operation eMotions Manual 7x9 indd 32 7 22 2005 11 11 19 AM ...

Page 33: ...ons below Use embroidery needles with your eMotions embroidery machine Embroidery needles are made for the higher speeds of embroidery machines Regular sewing needles are not recommended but will not damage your machine We recommend Organ Brand embroidery needles which are included with the machine Changing the needle should also be done at regular intervals to keep your eMotions machine running w...

Page 34: ...ot to push the START STOP button during the process of changing the needle 2 Lower the presser foot to its lowest position and raise the needle to its highest position by turning the balance wheel toward you This will facilitate the removal and replacement of the needle 3 With the 3 way screwdriver tool provided in the accessory kit loosen the needle screw counterclockwise until the needle can be ...

Page 35: ...ill stop When the machine stops you may have to push the START STOP key to see which error has occurred Check the needle to see if the thread is broken If the thread is not broken at the needle the thread has either gotten out of one of the guides or is caught on something If the thread is broken re thread the machine and the needle Using the left arrow key on the key pad you can back up through t...

Page 36: ...dle is the easiest fix If changing the needle does not eliminate the frequent thread breaks there may be a small piece of thread in the bobbin case Clean the bobbin case thoroughly using a small soft brush Old sewing thread is not recommended for use with your machine Use good quality embroidery thread such as Isacord or Poly Sheen Some specialty threads will work with your machine but may have fre...

Page 37: ...to ensure a long lasting enjoyable machine Keep dirt and dust away from the machine as much as possible Small bits of thread can cause huge problems Keep the bobbin case free of dust and thread pieces To keep your machine running smoothly you will want to do regular cleaning followed by oiling use sewing machine oil only The following graphic shows the points at which you should add one drop of oi...

Page 38: ... on the diagram with a clean soft brush Follow by adding one drop of oil at each location on the diagram Replace the plastic cover and the screw Sew out a design on a scrap piece of fabric to test the machine and work in the oil This will also remove any excess oil Cleaning and Oiling eMotions Manual 7x9 indd 38 7 22 2005 11 11 21 AM ...

Page 39: ... until the needle is at its highest point Do not remove the card while the machine is on Re thread the needle or check to see if the thread is not in all the tensioners If this happens at the begin ning of the design hold the thread taut when you press the START STOP button Lower the presser foot with the presser foot lever Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lever Push the Bobbin winder ...

Page 40: ...lable free space Start design in center of hoop and trace to make sure design will fit and restart design Start design in center of hoop and trace to make sure design will fit and restart design Start design in center of hoop and trace to make sure design will fit and restart design Select a design Check for obstructions or thread nests Delete some designs in the internal memory using OESD Navigator ...

Page 41: ...e if the bobbin thread has run out 5 Check the needle to see that it has been inserted properly 1 Check to see if the correct bobbin thread is being used Use bobbin thread recom mended by the manufacturer Use spun Poly or continuous filament bobbin thread 2 Bobbin thread has not been wound prop erly Review the bobbin winding section of the manual 3 Bobbin has not been inserted properly Take out the...

Page 42: ...nge the needle 3 Re thread the machine and pull the thread with one hand at the spool and one at the needle at the same time to make sure all the guides have been threaded properly 1 Hold onto the thread tail as you start the machine The thread needs to be taut to avoid registering a thread break 1 Make sure you have attached the hoop to the machine properly If the hoop is not attached at both pin...