Brother innov is 950 инструкция

aThread guide cover (page 24, 33)

Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

bThread guide (page 24, 33)

Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

cSpool pin (page 23, 32)

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

dBobbin winder (page 22)

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

eLCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD.

fOperation panel (page 14)

Use the keys on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to use the sewing machine, etc.

gEmbroidery unit connector slot (page 141) Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.

hPresser foot lever (page 54)

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot .

iOperation buttons (page 13)

Use these buttons to operate the machine.

jFlat bed attachment (page 46)

Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs.

kThread cutter (page 60)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

lNeedle threader lever (page 35)

Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.

mThread tension dial (page 62, 164)

Adjust the upper thread tension with this dial.

n Thread take-up lever (page 34)

oBobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24)

Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.

Needle and presser foot section

aButtonhole lever (page 90)

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

bThread guide disk (page 34)

Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle.

cNeedle bar thread guide (page 34)

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

dNeedle plate (page 70)

The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.

eNeedle plate cover (page 177)

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race.

fBobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28)

Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

gFeed dogs (page 92)

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

hPresser foot (page 43, 54)

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching.

iPresser foot holder (page 45)

The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.

Right-side/rear view

aHandle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.

bHandwheel (page 54)

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch.

cEmbroidery card slot (page 156)

Insert the embroidery card.

dUSB port (for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory))

In order to import patterns from a USB flash drive (USB flash memory), plug the USB media directly into the USB port.

eAir vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.

fMain power switch (page 17)

Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off.

gFoot controller jack (page 56)

Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack.

hPower supply jack (page 17)

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack.

iDrop feed lever (page 92)

Use the drop feed lever to lower the feed dogs.

Memo

zRefer to pages 11 through 14 while you are learning to use your machine.

aStart/stop button

Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to «Starting to sew» (page 55).

The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode.

Memo

When the foot controller is plugged in, (Start/stop button) cannot be used to

start sewing.

bNeedle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Be sure to raise the needle before threading the needle. Use this button to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

cReverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. For details, refer to «Securing the stitching» (page 57).

dThread cutter button

Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. For details, refer to «Cutting the thread» (page 59).

CAUTION

●Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur.

Note

Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur.

When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. For details, refer to «Using the thread cutter» (page 60).

eSewing speed controller

Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.

aLCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel)

Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD.

Touch the keys displayed on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to perform operations.

For details, refer to «LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation» (page 18).

bBack key

Press to return to the previous screen.

cPrevious page key

Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD.

dNext page key

Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD.

eMemory key

Press to save character embroidery, combined stitch patterns, My Custom Stitch patterns, etc. in the sewing machine’s memory.

fUtility stitch key

Press this key to select a utility stitch or decorative stitch or to design a stitch pattern using the My Custom Stitch function.

gEmbroidery key

Press this key to sew embroidery.

h Settings key

Press to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more.

iSewing machine help key

Press to get help on using the sewing machine. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement.

Turning on the machine

Prepare the included power cord.

a Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to » «), and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine.

b Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a household electrical outlet.

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a Power supply jack

c Press the right side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to «|»).

The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is turned on.

Memo

When the machine is turned on, the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move; this is not a malfunction.

Turning off the machine

a Make sure that the machine 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 » «).

The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go off when the machine is turned off.

c Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet.

Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord.

d Unplugjack. the power cord from the power supply

Note

If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to

correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

a Selected stitch

b Presser foot to be used c Stitches

d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width

f Stitch length

g Number of the selected stitch h Number of stitches contained

i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting

k Automatic reverse/reinforcement

lSingle/twin needle sewing and needle stop position

aTurn on the sewing machine.

X The LCD comes on.

bPresspanel. (Settings key) on the display

•The following screens show their default settings.

Example: Changing the needle stop position

dWhen settings are complete, press (Back key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

Memo

z«NO.» is the individual number for the sewing machine.

z«VERSION» is the program version which is installed in the sewing machine.

zSettings that are changed are saved even if the power is turned off.

Checking machine operating procedures

Simple explanations can be referred on the LCD display for the following items.

Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the LCD.

a Turn on the sewing machine.

The LCD comes on.

b Press (Sewing machine help key) on the display panel.

The sewing machine help screen appears.

c Press the item to be displayed.

ab c d

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a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation

d Needle replacement

e Presser foot replacement

f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment

hEmbroidery unit attachment

The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears.

d Press (Next page key) to switch to the next page.

If you press (Previous page key), you return to the previous page.

Example: Upper threading

e After you finish viewing, press (Back key) two times.

The initial stitch screen appears again.

Memo

For details on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual.

a Turn on the sewing machine.

bPlace the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin.

Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place.

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b

a Notch

b Bobbin winder shaft spring

c Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the arrow until it snaps into place.

(Start/stop button) lights up in orange.

d Pick up the spool pin and remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin.

a Spool cap b Spool pin

Memo

For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread.

Note

If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin.

f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and return the spool pin to its original position.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the left.

CAUTION

●If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged.

●Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged.

Note

When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.

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a Spool cap (small)

b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space

When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool.

When the spool net is used, the upper thread tension may become tighter. Before sewing, refer to «Adjusting the thread tension» (page 62).

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c

d

a Spool net b Spool

c Spool cap d Spool pin

g Pull the thread from the spool and pass the thread under the hook of thread guide.

h Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front.

While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand as shown below.

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a Thread guide cover

i Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise under the pretension disc, pulling it in as far as possible.

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a Bobbin-winding thread guide

Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk.

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c d

b Hook

c Pretension disk

d Pull it in as far as possible.

j Wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.

While using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread.

Wind five or six times.

CAUTION

●Be sure to pull the thread tightly and wind it clockwise. If the thread is wound counterclockwise, the thread may wind around the bobbin winder shaft.

k Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to cut it.

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aGuide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)

CAUTION

●Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

Memo

Make sure that the thread is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. Otherwise the thread may become tangled and fail to wind the thread.

l Slide the sewing speed controller to the right.

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m When the foot controller is plugged in, press down on the foot controller.

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a Start/stop button

The bobbin starts winding and «Winding bobbin thread…» is displayed on the LCD screen.

Note

Do not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin. Make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly. If the bobbin thread is wound incorrectly, press

(Start/stop button) or operate the foot controller immediately to stop the bobbin winding.

n When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, press (Start/stop button) once to stop the machine.

When the foot controller is plugged in, remove your foot from the foot controller.

The bobbin winding will stop.

CAUTION

●When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop the machine. Otherwise, the sewing machine may be damaged.

o Cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft.

Memo

If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will not move. (Sewing is impossible.)

p Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position.

Memo

When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

■When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat.

If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat.

In such a case, wind off the thread according to the following procedure.

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a

a Thread

b Bobbin winder seat

CAUTION

●Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.

●Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may be damaged; you cannot wind off the thread by removing the screw.

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a Screw of the bobbin winder presser

aIf the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat, press (Start/stop button) once to stop the bobbin winding.

When the foot controller is plugged in, remove your foot from the foot controller.

bCut the thread with scissors beside the bobbinwinding thread guide.

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a Bobbin-winding thread guide

cSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft.

dHold the thread end with your left hand, and wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your right hand as shown below.

eWind the bobbin again.

Note

Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24).

Installing the bobbin

●Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

●The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB).

Actual size

11.5 mm (7/16 inch)

Memo

The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that surround the bobbin case.

a Press (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever.

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b

a Needle position button b Presser foot lever

b Turn off the sewing machine.

c Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

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a Bobbin cover b Latch

The bobbin cover opens.

d Remove the bobbin cover.

eHold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left hand.

• Be careful not to drop the bobbin.

f Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand.

• Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.

CAUTION

●Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to the bottom with your finger. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

●Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

g Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand.

h Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and then pull the thread out toward the front.

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a Cutter

The cutter cuts the thread.

Note

If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 62).

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a Tension-adjusting spring

i 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.

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a Tab

b Lower-left corner

The bobbin threading is finished. You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in «Upper Threading» (page 31).

Memo

When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, pull up the bobbin thread by following the procedure in «When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary».

■When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary

When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.

• Refer to «Upper Threading» (page 31).

bInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

•Refer to steps c through f of «Installing the bobbin» (page 28).

cPass the bobbin thread through the slot.

Note

Do not cut the thread with the cutter.

Remove the bobbin cover.

dWhile lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand, press (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

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a Needle position button

The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up.

CAUTION

●When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.

●The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used.

●Thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader.

●The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

●If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to «Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)» (page 36).

●Never use a thread weight of 130/20 or lower.

●Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the correct combination of needles and threads, refer to «Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types» (page 39).

About the spool of thread

Information about the spools of thread is described below.

CAUTION

●If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break.

●Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break.

Threading the upper thread

Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine.

CAUTION

●When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.

aTurn on the machine.

bRaise the presser foot lever.

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a Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is raised.

Memo

zIf the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded.

cPress (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

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a Needle position button

Note

zThe needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top, as shown below. Check the handwheel and, if this

mark is not at this position, press (Needle position button) until it is.

a

a Mark on handwheel

dPick up the spool pin and remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin.

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aSpool pin

bSpool cap

ePlace 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.

f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and return the spool pin to its original position.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the left.

CAUTION

●If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break.

g Pull the thread from the spool and pass the thread under the hook of the thread guide.

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a Thread guide

h Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front.

While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left

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c Thread

d When the presser foot lever is lowered

Note

When passing the thread behind the thread guide cover, be sure to use both hands. If you do not hold the thread with your right hand, the thread will be loose and you will not be able to secure the thread in the thread spring guide. It may cause incorrect thread tension.

Make sure that the presser foot lever is raised before passing the thread behind the thread guide cover. If the presser foot lever is lowered, the thread guide spring is shut and you cannot hang the thread on the thread guide spring correctly.

i Pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below.

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1

jMake sure that the thread is passed into the thread take-up lever as shown below.

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a Thread take-up lever

Memo

zIf the needle is not raised, you cannot pass the thread into the thread take-up lever. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before passing the thread into the thread take-up lever.

kPassguide.the thread behind the needle bar thread

The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown.

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a Needle bar thread guide

lLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.

mTurn off the machine.

nPull the end of the thread, which has been passed through the needle bar thread guide, to the left, then pass the thread through the notch of the thread guide (1), and then firmly pull the thread from the front and insert it into the slit of the thread guide disk marked «7» all the way (2).

Make sure that the thread passes the notch of the thread guide.

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aNotch of the thread guide

bThread guide disk

oCut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the machine.

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a Thread cutter

pLower the needle threader lever on the left side of the machine as much as possible to make the hook turn.

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a Needle threader lever

Ta

Tb

aNeedle

bHook

Note

zIf the needle threader lever is not lowered as much as possible, the hook will not turn fully as shown below and the thread will not pass through the eye of the needle.

In such a case, start from n again.

zIf the needle is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure

to press (Needle position button) to raise the needle before using the needle threader. For details, refer to step c of «Threading the upper thread» (page 32).

qRaise the needle threader lever slowly.

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a Needle threader lever

rRaise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull the loop of the thread through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread.

CAUTION

●Do not touch a button. Do not touch the start/stop button, needle position button or reverse/reinforcement stitch button. If one of the buttons is accidentally pressed, the machine will begin sewing and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break.

●When pulling out the thread, do not pull it with extreme force, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

sPass the end of the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.

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a 5cm (2 inches)

X The upper threading is finished.

■Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)

When using specialty thread, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, a wing needle or a twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below.

aThread the machine to the needle bar thread guide according to steps a through k on

«Threading the upper thread» (page 32).

bLower the presser foot lever.

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a Presser foot lever

cPass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back.

CAUTION

●Do not touch the start/stop button, needle position button or reverse/ reinforcement stitch button. If one of the buttons is accidentally pressed, the machine will begin sewing and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break.

dRaise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread through the opening in the presser foot, and pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.

Using the twin needle

With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the twin needle and the extra spool pin.

For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to «Stitch Setting Chart» (page 72).

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b

a Twin needle b Extra spool pin

CAUTION

●The twin needle (part code: X59296-121) is recommended. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.

●Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

a Install the twin needle.

• For details on installing a needle, refer to «Replacing the needle» (page 41).

b Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle

For details, refer to steps a through k of «Threading the upper thread» (page 32).

c Manuallythread. thread the left needle with the upper

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.

CAUTION

●The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle. If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged.

d Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft, and install the thread spool on it. Then, thread the upper thread.

a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin

c Thread spool

Memo

When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool.

e Thread the upper thread for the right side in the same way that the upper thread for the left side was threaded.

•For details, refer to steps g through j of «Threading the upper thread» (page 32).

fWithout passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right

CAUTION

●The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle. If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged.

g Attach zigzag foot «J».

For details on changing the presser foot, refer to «Replacing the Presser Foot» (page 43).

CAUTION

●When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot «J». If bunched stitches occur, use presser foot «N» or use a lightweight tear-away stabilizer.

h Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch.

•For stitch selection see «Selecting stitching» (page 51).

•See «Stitch Setting Chart» (page 72) for stitches that use a twin needle.

CAUTION

●When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

Memo

The lower the thread number is, the thicker the thread, and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle.

A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.

■Ball point needle (gold colored)

To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles with stretch fabrics.

■ Transparent nylon thread

Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.

■ Embroidery needles

Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle.

CAUTION

The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table (page 39). If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.

Checking the needle

Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated.

Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.

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b

a Flat side

b Needle type marking

CAUTION

If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use a bent needle.

Replacing the needle

Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in «Checking the needle» (page 40).

a Press (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

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a Needle position button

b Turn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may occur if one of the operation buttons is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

c Place fabric or paper under the presser foot and cover the holes on the needle plate.

Note

Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle from falling into the holes in the needle plate.

d Lower the presser foot lever.

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a Presser foot lever

e Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.

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a Screwdriver

b Needle clamp screw

•Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged.

fWith the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper.

a

Replacing the presser foot

Replace the presser foot as described below.

Memo

zFor details on attaching the embroidery foot «Q», refer to «Attaching the Embroidery Foot» (page 138).

zZigzag foot «J» is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.

aPress (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

a

a Needle position button

bTurn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

zBefore replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may occur if one of the operation buttons is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

cRaise the presser foot lever.

a

a Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is raised.

dPress the black button at the back of the presser foot holder.

a

b

a Black button

b Presser foot holder

XThe presser foot holder releases the presser foot.

Removing and attaching the presser foot holder

Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot «O» and optional walking foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.

CAUTION

Before attaching/removing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may occur if one of the operation buttons is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

a Remove the presser foot.

•For details, refer to «Replacing the presser foot» (page 43).

b Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw.

c

The presser foot is removed from the presser bar.

a

b

a Presser bar

b Presser foot holder

cHold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.

ab

a Screwdriver

b Presser foot holder

CAUTION

Do not hit the needle with your finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. The needle may break or cause injury.

Be sure to tighten the screw with the included screwdriver. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend.

Free-arm sewing

Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs.

a Remove the flat bed attachment.

a a Flat bed attachment

With the flat bed attachment removed, freearm sewing is possible.

b Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm, and then sew from the top.

a

a Arm

cWhen you have finished free-arm sewing, reconnect the flat bed attachment.

Using extension table

The cover of the embroidery unit can be used as the extension table. This is useful for sewing large pieces.

a

a Cover of embroidery unit (extension table)

CAUTION

●Do not move the sewing machine with the extension table attached.

●Do not use the extension table in any other way than how it is intended.

a Remove the flat bed attachment.

b Raise up the two legs on the reverse side of the extension table until they click.

c Attach the extension table to the sewing machine arm.

Keep the extension table horizontal and push it in slowly until it stops.

e Turn back the extension table, and then store the two legs in their original positions.

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Memo

●When you do not use the extension table, use it as the cover of the embroidery unit.