ELNA 560 Instrukcja obsługi

eXcellence 780

| Instruction Manual |

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER

—

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug

this sewing

machine from the electric outlet i

mmediately after using and before

cleaning.

WARNING

—

To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used

by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if

it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,

repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this

sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine

needle and/or cutting blade.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as

threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and

the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant

National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your

retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

For Europe only:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards

involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be

made by children without supervision.

For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts......................................................................... 3

Standard Accessories .............................................................. 4

Accessory Storage ................................................................... 5

Extension Table

........................................................................ 5

Free-arm sewing

...................................................

................... 5

Foot Control and Thread Cutter Switch ................................... 6

Adjusting the Thread Cutter Switch Position ........................ 6-7

Extra Wide Table

...................................................................... 8

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply .................................................. 9

Operating Instructions: ............................................................. 9

Thread Cutter Switch

.............................................................. 10

Controlling Sewing Speed ....................................................... 11

Foot Control.............................................................................11

Machine Operating Buttons ................................................... 12

Touch Panel Keys................................................................... 13

Winding the Bobbin

............................................................14-16

Threading the Machine

...........................................................17

Built-in Needle Threader

........................................................ 18

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread

.............................................. 19

Replacing Needles ................................................................. 20

Fabric and Needle Chart ........................................................ 20

Replacing the Presser Foot

................................................... 21

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .............................. 22

Attaching the Dual Feed Foot

................................................ 23

Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H

.......................................... 23

Attaching the Professional grade Foot HP ............................. 23

Replacing the Needle Plate

................................................... 24

Retractable Sewing Light ....................................................... 25

Dropping the Feed Dog .......................................................... 25

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

................................. 25

K

nee Lifter

.............................................................................. 26

Using the Cloth Guide ............................................................ 26

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

Ordinary Stitch Patterns

......................................................... 27

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode

..........................2

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Utility Stitches ................................................................... 30-41

Straight Stitches ..................................................................... 30

Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ................................... 30

Changing Sewing Direction

.................................................... 30

Turning a Square Corner ........................................................ 30

Securing Seams ..................................................................... 31

Cutting Threads

...................................................................... 31

Needle Plate Guides .............................................................. 31

Variety of Straight Stitches

....................................................

. 32

Sewing with the Dual Feed Device ........................................ 33

Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP .......................... 34

Zigzag Stitches ....................................................................... 35

Variety of Overcasting Stitches .............................................. 36

Manual Stitch Settings

........................................................... 37

Adjusting Thread Tension

...................................................... 38

Adjusting Foot Pressure Control

............................................ 38

Foot up for Pivoting

................................................................ 38

Favorite Stitch Adjustment

..................................................... 39

Other Utility Stitches

......................................................... 40-41

Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches

.................................. 4

2-55

Variety of Buttonholes

............................................................ 42

B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole

........................................43-46

Using the Stabilizer Plate

....................................................... 47

B2 Automatic (square) Buttonhole

....................................48-49

Other Buttonholes

.................................................................. 50

B11 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole)

.......................... 51

Corded Buttonhole

................................................................. 53

Speciality Stitches

.................................................................. 54

B13 Darning

............................................................................ 54

B15 Fly Stitch

......................................................................... 55

B16-B18 Eyelets

..................................................................... 55

Decorative Stitches ...........................................................56-65

Decorative Stitches ...........................................................56-61

Quilting(Q) .............................................................................. 61

Using the Quilting Guide Bar ................................................. 61

Q1-Q3 Patchwork Piecing ...................................................... 61

Angle Scales on the Needle Plate ......................................... 61

Circular Sewing ................................................................... 62

Q71-Q74 Hand-look Quilt Stitches ......................................... 62

S1-S24 Decorative Satin Stitches .......................................... 63

Elongation Ratio

..................................................................... 63

C

reated Stitches (CS) ............................................................ 64

Twin Needle Sewing ............................................................... 65

PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION

Mirror Image of Patterns ........................................................ 66

Bridge Stitches ....................................................................... 66

Editing a Pattern Combination ............................................... 67

Deleting a Pattern .................................................................. 67

Inserting a Pattern

.................................................................. 67

S

tartover Key

.......................................................................... 68

Checking Pattern Combination Length .................................. 69

Monogramming

................................................................. 70-72

Function Keys

......................................................................... 70

Manual Thread Tension

......................................................... 71

Individual Thread Tension Adjustment ................................... 71

Unied Thread Tension Adjustment

....................................... 71

Spacing

.................................................................................. 71

Reducing the Size of Letters .................................................. 71

Programming a Monogram

.................................................... 72

Saving a Pattern Combination ............................................... 73

Opening a Pattern Combination

.............................................74

S

EWING APPLICATION

Sewing Application ................................................................. 75

Seaming

.........................

........................................................ 76

Overedge................................................................................ 77

Blind Hem

............................................................................... 78

Shell Tuck ............................................................................... 79

Rolled Hem............................................................................. 80

Zipper Sewing

................................................................... 81-83

Concealed Zipper Sewing (optional) .................................84-85

Gathering

................................................................................ 86

Basting

................................................................................... 86

Button Sewing

...................................................

..................... 87

Tacking

................................................................................... 88

Applique

................................................................................. 89

Patchwork

............................................................................... 90

Q

uilting

................................................................................... 91

Straight Stitches (with dual feed) ........................................... 91

Clasp Stitches ........................................................................ 91

Free Quilting

........................................................................... 92

One Stitch Off......................................................................... 92

Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting

...................................... 92

Sculpture Stitches .................................................................. 92

Hand-look Quilt Stitches ........................................................ 93

Variable Zigzag

...................................................................... 93

Maximum Zigzag Width Adjustment

...................................... 93

CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Machine Setting Mode

........................................................... 94

Common Setting Mode

.....................................................94-97

Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode

......................................... 9

7-99

Language Selection Mode

................................................... 10

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Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

.................................... 10

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area

........................................................101

Problems and Warning Signals

............................................ 102

Troubleshooting ....................................................

................ 103

Stitch Chart

................................................................... 104-107

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ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts

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hread take-up lever

Reference chart

Top cover

Touch panel stylus holder

Foot storage compartment

Bobbin thread cutter B

Bobbin winder spindle

Bobbin thread cutter A

Hole for extra spool pin

Spool pin

Spool holder (large)

Retractable light

Face cover

Needle threader lever

Thread cutter

Extension table (accessory storage)

Needle plate release lever

Holes for circular pivot pin

Start/stop button

Reverse button

Auto-lock button

Needle up/down button

Presser foot lifter button

Thread cutter button

Feed balancing dial

Knee lifter socket

Speed control slider

Visual touch screen

Lower thread guide

Needle clamp screw

Needle

Zigzag foot A

Needle plate

Hook cover release button

Hook cover plate

Feed dog

Foot holder

Setscrew

Buttonhole lever

Needle threader

Carrying handle

Handwheel

Dual feed balancing dial

Thread cutter switch jack

USB port

Drop feed lever

Machine socket

Foot control jack

Power switch

Dual feed drive

Presser foot lifter

NOTE:

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handle with your hand, and support the sewing

machine with the other hand.

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Standard Accessories

Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

Overedge foot M

Satin stitch foot F

Blind hemming foot G

Zipper foot E

Automatic buttonhole foot R

Stabilizer plate

Rolled hem foot D

Open toe satin stitch foot F2

Darning foot PD-H

Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC

Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO

Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV

Button sewing foot T

Button shank plate

1/4˝ seam foot O

Professional grade foot HP

Dual feed foot AD (twin)

Straight stitch needle plate

Professional grade needle plate

Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine)

Needle set

Additional spool pin

Screwdriver

Lint brush

Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)

Quilting guide bar

Circular pivot pin

Spool holder (large) x 2 (1 set on the

machine)

Spool holder x 2 (small)

Spool holder x 2 (special)

Touch panel stylus

Knee lifter

Power cable*

Instruction book

Semi-hard fabric cover

Instructional video DVD

Stitch composer

Foot control

Thread cutter switch

Base plate

Cable tie

Setscrew x 4

Setscrew x 2

Washer x 2

Rubber sole x 2

Cloth setter

Extra wide table

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Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing area

and can be removed for free-arm sewing.

q Extension table

w Free-arm

To detach:

Draw the table out to the left.

To attach:

Slide the table on the base and push the table to the

right.

Free-arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves,

waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.

It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or

elbows.

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Accessory Storage

The accessories can be conveniently stored in the

compartment of the extension table and the compartment

under the top cover.

To store the accessories in the compartment of the

extension table, push up the cover towards you to open

the accessory storage.

q Presser foot

w Buttonhole stabilizer plate

e Automatic buttonhole foot R

r Dual feed foot AD (twin)

t Straight stitch needle plate

y Professional grade plate

u Bobbin

i Circular pivot pin

o Extra spool pin

Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment

in the extension table.

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Adjusting the Thread Cutter Switch Position

Placing the thread cutter switch to the left

The thread cutter switch position can be adjusted for your

convenience.

If you wish to attach the thread cutter switch to the left

side of the foot control, follow the procedure below.

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emove the setscrews A q, B w and washers e with

a screwdriver.

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etscrew A

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etscrew B

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x Turn the base plate 180 degrees.

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ttach the foot control and thread cutter switch

with the setscrews and the washers e. Tighten the

setscrews A q and B w. Be sure that the cable is not

caught between the foot control and the base plate.

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Foot control and Thread Cutter Switch

To attach the foot control q and the thread cutter

switch w to the base plate e, tighten setscrews r, and

setscrews t with washers y as shown.

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oot control

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hread cutter switch

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NOTE:

To x the thread cutter switch to its lowest position, x

the setscrews into the hole r, and then holes t.

Tighten the setscrews securely.

Peel off the backing paper from the rubber sole y

and attach it to the bottom of the thread cutter switch

as shown.

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Adjusting the horizontal position of the thread cutter

switch

z Loosen the setscrews q under the switch.

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etscrew

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Washer

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x Slide the switch to left or right, and x it at the

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esired position by tightening the setscrews with a

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crewdriver.

Adjusting the vertical position of the thread cutter

switch

z Remove the setscrews q and washers w.

x Move the switch to forward or backward, and attach

the switch to the desired position e and x it

with the setscrews q and washers w.

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Extra Wide Table

To attach:

z Screw the adjusting screws into the legs.

x Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles and

attach to the bottom of the legs.

q Adjusting screw

w Leg

e Rubber sole

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c Attach the 6 legs to the table top with the setscrews.

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t Table top

v Remove the extension table.

b Place the assembled table on the machine.

n Adjust the height of the table top by turning the

adjusting screw.

To remove:

To remove the legs from the table top, you do not have to

loosen the setscrews.

Turn the leg clockwise to remove the leg from the table

top.

To attach the leg to the table top again, insert the

leg into the attachment of the leg, then turn the leg

counterclockwise until it stops.

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Connecting the Power Supply

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord

into the machine socket e.

c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,

and turn the power switch q on.

q Power switch

w Machine plug

e Machine socket

r Power supply plug

t Wall outlet

If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from

the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack

on the machine.

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cable

into the machine socket e.

c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the

pin connector r into the jack t on the machine.

v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,

and turn the power switch q on.

q Power switch

w Machine plug

e Machine socket

r Pin connector

t Jack

y Power supply plug

u Wall outlet

NOTE:

The start/stop button does not work when the foot

control is connected.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of

the switch.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended

to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not t

fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t,

contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet.

Do not modify the plug in any way.

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GETTING READY TO SEW

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NOTE:

Make sure to use the power supply cable that came

with the machine.

If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds

before turning it on again.

WARNING:

While in operation, always keep your eyes on the

sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such

as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.

Always turn off the power switch and unplug the

machine from the power supply:

- when leaving the machine unattended.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine.

Do not place anything on the foot control.

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Thread Cutter Switch

If you wish to use the thread cutter switch, insert the

pin connector into the thread cutter switch jack on the

machine.

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rst make sure the power switch q is off.

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emove the cable tie w from the cable.

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nsert the machine plug t of the power supply cable

into the machine socket y.

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nsert the pin connector e into the thread cutter

switch jack r on the machine.

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nsert the power supply plug u into the wall outlet i,

and turn the power switch q on.

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ower switch

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in connector

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After sewing, depress the thread cutter switch o on the

right side of the foot control to trim the both needle and

bobbin threads.

Do not depress the thread cutter switch until the start/stop

button turns green !0.

o Thread cutter switch

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hreads are trimmed when the thread cutter switch

is depressed for more than 0.5 seconds.

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he thread cutter switch does not work without the

foot control being depressed rst.

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Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed

control slider according to your sewing needs.

To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the

right.

To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.

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Foot Control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.

The harder you press the foot control, the faster the

machine runs.

NOTE:

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by

the speed control slider when the foot control is fully

depressed.

This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown

safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the

machine is running overloaded. Follow the safety

instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.

Cord storage

The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in

the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.

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Hooks

Operating Instructions:

Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing

machine.

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Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch

immediately. The machine will automatically stop.

When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock

button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will

immediately sew locking stitches and automatically

stop when the machine is started.

• When any other stitches are selected;

Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch

at the end of current pattern. The machine will

automatically stop.

When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock

button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will

sew a locking stitch at the end of the current pattern

and automatically stop when the machine is started.

The machine will trim the threads automatically after

locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is

turned on (refer to page 99).

r Needle up/down button

Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.

The machine will stop with the needle in down position.

However, you can change the needle stop position in the

machine setting mode (refer to page 97).

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resser foot lifter button

The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this

button.

You can also use the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to

raise and lower the presser foot (refer to page 25-26).

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hread cutter button

After nish sewing, press this button to trim the threads.

The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the

threads (refer to page 31).

The LED signal i blinks when the machine trims

threads.

Machine Operating Buttons

q Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

The machine starts running slowly for the rst few

stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control

slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is

pressed.

The button will turn red when the machine is running, and

green when it has been stopped.

Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow

down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when

the button is released.

NOTE:

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he start/stop button cannot be used when the foot

control is connected to the machine.

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ou can select the desired start-up speed from

slow, medium or high (refer to page 98).

NOTE:

The thread cutter button does not function:

- directly after turning on the power.

- when the presser foot is raised with the foot lifter.

- after being pressed 3 times in a row.

Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is

#30 or thicker (refer to page 31).

w Reverse button

• When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3, or

BR1-BR6, is selected;

NOTE:

There will be particular functions of the reverse

button when stitch pattern U2, U3, B2, B13, or B14

is selected. Refer to pages 32, 48-49, 54 and 88 for

instructions.

e Auto-lock button

• When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3, or BR1-

BR6, is selected;

The machine will sew in reverse as long as the

reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew

forward.

When the machine is stopped and foot control is

disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly

as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the

button to stop the machine.

• When any other stitches are selected;

If you press the reverse button when sewing any other

patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking

stitches and automatically stop.

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q Open le key (refer to page 64, 74)

Press this key and the open le window will open.

You can open pattern combinations and monograms

saved in the machine’s internal memory or on a USB ash

drive.

w Set mode key (refer to page 94)

Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can

customize the machine settings to your preference.

The machine settings for Common Settings, Ordinary

Sewing and Choose Language are available in this mode

e Lockout key

Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the

machine, replacing the accessories etc.

To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons except the lock

key and presser foot lifter button are deactivated.

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

r Page keys

Press the page key to display the next page or previous

page. Press and hold the page key to turn the pages

continuously.

t Touch bar

Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display the

next page or previous page.

Touch Panel Keys

CAUTION:

Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen

with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers

or the like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the

standard accessories.

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Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin

without unthreading the machine while working on a

sewing project.

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.

Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and x the

spool with the spool holder.

q Extra spool pin

w Hole for extra spool pin

e Large spool holder

NOTE:

The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle

sewing.

Setting the spool of thread

Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the

spool pin.

Attach the large spool holder, and press it rmly against

the spool of thread.

q

L

arge spool holder

Winding the Bobbin

Removing the Bobbin

Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and

remove the hook cover plate.

q

H

ook cover release button

w

H

ook cover plate

Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

e

Bobbin

NOTE:

Use the “J” plastic bobbins for horizontal hook (marked

with “J” r). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound

paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or

damage to the bobbin holder.

Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools

of thread.

w Small spool holder

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w

e

Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specic size of

the spool of threads as shown.

The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows;

The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8˝ to

7/16˝ (9.5 to 10.5 mm)), and the spool length has a range

of 2 3/4˝ to 3˝ (70 to 75 mm).

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pool holder (special)

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H

ole diameter (3/8˝ to 7/16˝)

t

S

pool length (2 3/4˝ to 3˝)

Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and

hold the spool as illustrated.

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c Put the bobbin r on the bobbin winder spindle t.

r Bobbin

t Bobbin winder spindle

v Pass the thread to the bobbin.

Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around

the bobbin clockwise several times.

b Insert the thread into one of the slits u of the ange

plate y and pull the thread to cut.

y Flange plate

u Slit

n Push the bobbin to the right. The visual touch screen

will show the bobbin winding sign.

m Start the machine.

Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and

stops spinning.

Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original

position.

, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread

cutter B i.

i Bobbin thread cutter B

NOTE:

For safety purposes, the machine will automatically

stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.

Winding the bobbin

z Pull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot q.

Draw the thread to the left and forward around the

thread guide w.

Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around

and under the guide plate e.

q Guide slot

w Thread guide

e Guide plate

x Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with

both hands.

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at the fastest position (refer

to page 11).

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v

Inserting the bobbin

z Press the lockout key.

Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook

cover plate.

q Lockout key

w End of thread

e Bobbin holder

r Hook cover plate

x Hold the bobbin with your ngertip so it does not

rotate.

Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin

holder.

Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide.

t Front notch

y Guide

c Draw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide

path marked “1”.

Make sure that the thread comes out from the side

notch of the bobbin holder.

u Guide path 1

i Side notch

NOTE:

If the thread does not come out from the side notch,

rethread from step z.

v Continue to draw the thread along the guide path

marked “2” and pull the thread to the right through the

slit. The thread will be cut to a proper length and held

in place.

o Guide path 2

! 0 Slit (Thread cutter)

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Correct

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Wrong

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b Set the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening.

Push down the hook cover plate to t in place.

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without

drawing up the bobbin thread.

Refer to page 19 for how to draw up the bobbin

thread.

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x

Threading the Machine

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout

the machine before threading the machine.

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b n m

Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up

lever to the highest position.

Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. The

presser foot will go down and the upper thread tension

disks will open.

q Lockout key

Pass the thread in order z to ,.

z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot w.

w Guide slot

x Be sure that the thread is pulled down under the

notch e and into the space below the guide slot as

shown.

e Notch

c Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread

around the corner of the guide.

Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right

channel until the thread snaps.

r Corner of the guide

t Right channel

v Draw the thread down along the right channel and

around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the

thread up along the left channel.

t Right channel

y Thread guide plate

u Left channel

b While holding the thread at the spool, rmly draw the

thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw

the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up

lever.

i Eye of the take-up lever

n Then pull the thread down along the left channel and

through the lower thread guide.

o Lower thread guide

m Slide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread

guide to the left.

!0 Needle bar thread guide

, Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).

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n Pull the thread loop to take the thread end out through

the needle eye to the rear.

NOTE:

If the thread is caught in the hook and the thread loop

is not formed, remove the thread from the hook and

pull it to take the thread end out through the needle

eye.

b Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is

pulled up through the needle eye.

Built-in Needle Threader

NOTE:

• The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16

needle.

Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

Do not use thread size 30 or thicker.

• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin

needle.

z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.

Press the lockout key to lock the machine.

q Needle up/down button

w Lockout key

x Draw the thread through the slit e of the needle

threader. The thread should pass under the hook r.

e Slit

r Hook

z

c

v

n

c Pull the thread up and slip it between the thread cutter

and face plate from behind.

Pull the thread toward you to cut.

v Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

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