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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK MC6600P...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NAME OF PARTS ..........3 BASIC STITCHES 30 - 44 (Mode 1) ......Straight Stitch(A:Zigzag foot) ......30 - 36 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ......4 Using the cloth guide ........... 31 GETTING READY TO SEW ......5 Using the seam guide lines ......... 31 Connecting the Power Supply .........
  • Page 4 UTILITY STITCHES AND EDITING (1) 77- 78 ............Viewing a Long Text ..........77 DECORATIVE STITCHES 49 -73 (Mode 3) .... Editing a Monogram ........77 - 78 Buttonholes ............49 Deleting a letter (character) ........ 77 Sensor buttonholes ........50 - 54 Inserting a letter (character) .......

  • Page 5: Name Of Parts

    NAME OF PARTS Foot Pressure Dial Thread Take-up Lever Thread Guide Quick Reference Board Speed Control slider Retractable Thread Guide Bobbin Winder Spindle Bobbin Winder Stopper LCD Screen 10. Function Buttons 11. LCD Contrast Adjusting Dial 12. Drop Feed Lever 13.

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    STANDARD ACCESSORIES 1. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine) 2. Overedge Foot C 3. Rolled Hem Foot D 4. Zipper Foot E 5. Satin Stitch Foot F 6. Blind Hem Foot G 7. Cording Foot H 8. Overcasting Foot M 9.

  • Page 7: Getting Ready To Sew

    GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply CAUTION Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use. To use start/stop button Turn off the power switch, then insert the machine plug into the machine and the power supply plug into the wall outlet.

  • Page 8: Controlling Sewing Speed

    If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine Model MC6600P.

  • Page 9: Function Buttons

    Function Buttons 1 Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider. The button turned on to red while the machine running. The button turned on to green while the machine stopping.
  • Page 10 6 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads. 7 Thread Cutter Signal NOTES: The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads #30 or finer.
  • Page 11 Mode button (See page 26) Press this button to select the desired mode. Letter style button (See page 74) Press this button to change the letter style of monogram. Memory/recall button (See pages 33, 82) Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations. The previous pattern combination will be replaced by the new combination when pressing this button after programming.
  • Page 12 19 Pattern selection buttons (See page 27) Press these buttons to select the desired pattern. In the direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns number 01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the corresponding button. In other modes, enter the two-digit pattern number with the numeral buttons.

  • Page 13: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

    Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position. This allows for setting the dual feed device and helps you to place thick fabrics under it. 1 Presser Foot Lifter 2 Presser Foot 3 Up Position...

  • Page 14: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrong foot can cause the needle to break. To snap off: Raise the needle and presser foot. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the foot will drop.

  • Page 15: Setting For Dual Feed Sewing

    Setting for Dual Feed Sewing When you use the Dual feed, attach the Dual feed as follows. (See page 27) To attach the Dual feed foot: Raise the needle and presser foot. 1 Presser foot lifter Loosen the thumb screw and remove the foot holder. 2 Thumb screw 3 Foot holder Attach the Dual feed foot to the pressure bar, and tighten...

  • Page 16: To Disengage The Dual Feed Device

    To disengage the Dual Feed Device Raise the needle and the presser foot lifter to its extra lift position. 1 Presser foot lifter Pull down the Dual feed device and swing it to the rear to disengage. Release the Dual feed device slowly.

  • Page 17: Variety Of Presser Feet And Their Uses

    Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses Zigzag foot A: This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results. Overedge foot C: This foot is exclusively for overedging.

  • Page 18: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. 1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button 2 Hook Cover Plate 3 Bobbin NOTES: Avoid using a bobbin when it begins to become...

  • Page 19: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind. 1 Thread Guide Bar Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk. 2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 20: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.

  • Page 21: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Draw the thread in order from Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Turn the power switch off. Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind.
  • Page 22 Threading the machine (continued) Draw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left. Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the loop of the check spring. Be sure that the thread is coming out from notch of the disk.

  • Page 23: Automatic Needle Threader

    Automatic needle threader Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the up/down needle button twice. Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. 1 Up/Down Needle Button Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

  • Page 24: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up the bobbin thread Raise the Presser Foot Lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. 1 Needle Thread 2 Needle Up/Down Button Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread.

  • Page 25: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. 1 Needle Clamp Screw Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.

  • Page 26: Balancing Thread Tension

    Balancing Thread Tension Correct tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric. For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 Needle Thread 2 Right Side of the Fabric 3 Wrong Side of the Fabric...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Foot Pressure

    Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics. Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics. 1 Foot Pressure Dial 2 Setting mark 3 Recommended Tension Setting NOTE:...

  • Page 28: Selecting The Sewing Mode

    Selecting the Sewing Mode On the LCD screen, the mode number and the following information are displayed: 1 Stitch Pattern 2 Stitch Width 3 Stitch Length 4 Recommended Thread Tension 5 Recommended Foot Mode 1 6 Recommended Foot Pressure The following 3 sewing modes are available: Mode 1 (Direct): The 10 most commonly used stitches can be selected directly.

  • Page 29: The Help Button

    The Help Button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern. Example: When pattern D1 has been selected. Each time you press the help button, the LCD will show as follows: The zigzag foot and quilting bar for quilting will be shown.

  • Page 30: Customizing Machine Settings

    Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference. Turn the power switch on while pressing the memory button and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window. 1 Memory button 2 Power Switch Resumption setting The last pattern sewn before turning the power off will be recalled when turning the power on again.

  • Page 31: Language Selection

    Language selection You can choose one of 10 languages for screen display. 1 English 2 Spanish 3 Finnish 4 French 5 German 6 Italian 7 Dutch 8 Portuguese 9 Russian 10 Swedish Press the button number 3 and the LCD screen shows language selection display.

  • Page 32: Basic Stitches (Mode 1)

    BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1) Straight Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you wish to start.

  • Page 33: Using The Cloth Guide

    Changing sewing direction: Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam. Press the up/down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Needle Drop Position,Stitch Length

    Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button. Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the needle bar to the right. – Press the left side of the button ( sign) to move the needle bar to the left.

  • Page 35: Changing The Stitch Width, Length(Auto)

    To customize the preset values for the stitch length and width The preset value of the stitch length and width are optimized for the selected pattern. However, you can change the preset value of the following patterns to suit your sewing preference. Mode 1: Patterns D-9, 0 Mode 3: Patterns 14 –...

  • Page 36: Variety Of The Straight Stitches

    Variety of the straight stitches Straight stitch with left needle position Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A, Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure: 3 Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics. Lock-a-Matic stitch Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot:...
  • Page 37 Patchwork piecing Machine Setting Pattern: 13, 16 Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 This stitch is ideal for patchwork piecing. French knots Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:5-8 Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2-3 Use this stitch for decorative stitching.

  • Page 38: Straight Stitch(Ad:dual Feed)

    Straight Stitch (Dual Feed: AD) Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Dual Feed foot AD Foot pressure: 3 Dual Feed adjusting dial: 0 Patterns D1, D2, D3, D4 (mode 1) and D01, D02, D03, D04 (mode 2) can be used with the Dual Feed foot. The Dual Feed foot is extremely effective for sewing with hard to feed materials such as viynl or leather.

  • Page 39: Basting

    Basting Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:1-3 Presser foot: Basting/Darning foot P-2 Foot pressure: 1 Feed dog: Dropped (See page 25) Attaching the Basting/Darning foot P-2 Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder. Attach the Basting/Darning foot P-2 to the presser bar putting the pin on the needle clamp screw.

  • Page 40: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 8 (mode 1), 08,09 (mode2) 01, 02 (mode 3) Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué.

  • Page 41: Overcasting Stitch

    Variety of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 8 (mode 1) Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew. 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot CAUTION:...

  • Page 42: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

    Variety of Overcasting Stitches (continued) Knit stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 03 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.

  • Page 43: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: D1 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zipper foot E Foot pressure: 3 To attach the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder. 1 Groove 2 Pin 3 To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right-hand side.
  • Page 44 To sew Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“) margin. place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place. Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting.
  • Page 45 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. 11 Basting 12 Zipper Tab Re-attach the zipper foot E with the left pin. Backstitch across the end of opening to 0.7 – 1 cm (3/8“).

  • Page 46: Rolled Hem

    Rolled Hem Machine Setting Pattern: D1 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure: 3 To sew: Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 - 3/8”) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width. Trim the corner 0.5 cm (3/16”) by 0.8 cm (1/4”) for easier insertion of the hem into the foot.

  • Page 47: Mode 2)

    QUILTING (Mode 2) Angle scale on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angles without marking, by using the unique angle scales on the needle plate. The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120 degrees.

  • Page 48: Quilting

    Quilting Machine Setting Pattern: D1 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD (See page 13) Foot pressure: 3 Reduce the foot pressure to “2” for better handling of bulky material. Attaching the quilting bar: Insert the quilting bar into the opening and slide the quilting bar to set the width at the space of the seams you desire.

  • Page 49: Clasp Stitch

    Clasp stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 73 (Mode 2) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2-3 You can tack thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch. Select pattern 73 and press the memory button. Press the locking stitch button. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

  • Page 50: Programming French Knots

    Programming French Knots Example: Combination of patterns 19 and 12. Select Mode 2. Select pattern 19. Press the memory button. Select pattern 12. Press the memory button. Lower the foot and start sewing. 1 Pattern 19 2 Pattern 12 NOTE: The sewing speed is limited to the maximum speed of the pattern with the lowest speed in the combination.

  • Page 51: Utility Stitches And Decorative Stitches (Mode 3)

    UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 14 Sensor (Square) BH This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. 15 Automatic (Square) BH This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can manually set and memorize...

  • Page 52: Sensor Buttonholes

    Sensor buttonholes Machine Setting Pattern: 14 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-5 Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Square Buttonhole Buttonholes 14 and 16 to 20 are sensor buttonholes. The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R.
  • Page 53 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. 1 Buttonhole lever NOTE: If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever, the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the buttonhole lever down and start sewing.
  • Page 54 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. Step 1 Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first. Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch. Step 2: The machine will sew the right row.

  • Page 55: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded buttonhole Machine Setting Pattern 14 (mode 3) Thread tension:1-5 Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as a sensor buttonhole. With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot Bring the ends of cord toward you under the...

  • Page 56: Changing Buttonhole Width

    Changing buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjusting button and the adjusting window opens. Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width. Press on “—“ to decrease the buttonhole width. 1 Stitch Width Adjusting Button 2 Narrower Buttonhole 3 Wider Buttonhole Changing buttonhole stitch density Press the stitch length adjusting button, the adjusting window opens.

  • Page 57: Automatic Buttonhole

    Automatic buttonhole Machine Setting Pattern: 15(Mode 3) Thread tension:1-5 Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out. Insert the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot.
  • Page 58 To sew Depress the foot control to sew the left side up to the required length of the buttonhole. Stop the machine and press the reverse button. 4 Required Length 5 Reverse Button Start the machine again. The machine will automatically tack and sew down the right side of the buttonhole.

  • Page 59: Round Buttonhole

    Round-end buttonholes (#16, #17) Machine settings Pattern: 16 (mode 3) or 17 (mode 3) Thread tension: 1 - 5 Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: * The sewing procedue is same as buttonhole #14 Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #16 Press the stitch width adjustment key, the adjustment window opens.

  • Page 60: Knit Buttonhole

    Knit buttonhole (#19) Machine settings Pattern: 19 (mode 3) Thread tension: 1 - 5 Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: z Sew the left row. x Sew the front bartack. c Sew the rear bartack and right row. The machine will automatically stop when buttonhole sewing is finished.

  • Page 61: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing Machine Settings Pattern: 08 (Mode 1) Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Feed dog: Dropped (See page 25) Unthread the needle thread. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both holes in the button. Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by turning the handwheel, so that the needle enters into the left hole in the button.

  • Page 62: Darning

    Darning Machine Settings Pattern: 21 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: The LCD screen shows the sewing instructions when selecting patteren 21. Pull the button holder to the rear. Place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice.
  • Page 63 To sew a shorter darning To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop the machine after sewing the required length, then press the reverse button. The required length has been determined. Start the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

  • Page 64: Tacking

    Tacking Machine Settings Pattern: 22 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 The LCD screen shows the sewing instruction when selecting pattern 22. Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. To sew Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically.

  • Page 65: Eyelet

    Eyelet Machine Setting Pattern: 23 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. To sew Depress the foot control to sew. The machine will sew an eyelet and stop automatically when completed.

  • Page 66: Blind Hem

    Blind Hem Machine Settings Pattern: 06 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Blind Hem foot G Foot pressure: 3 Select pattern 07 for woven fabrics or pattern 05 for elastic fabrics. NOTE: The stitch width of patterns 06 and 07can not be changed, but the needle drop position will move.
  • Page 67 Changing needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting button. The LCD screen shows the left needle position from the guide in millimeters. Press on “–“ to move the needle to the right. Press on “+” to move the needle to the left. 1 Left Needle Drop Position 2 Right Needle Drop Position 3 Guide on Foot...

  • Page 68: Extender Stitches

    Extender stitches Patterns 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21 in Mode 2 are extender stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern. Patterns 17, 18 and 21 will inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination.

  • Page 69: One Cycle Sewing With The Auto-Lock Stitch

    One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch Select pattern 27. Press the memory button. Press the locking stitch button. NOTE: No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the auto-lock button. Depress the foot control to sew. The machine will lock the stitch and sew single unit of the pattern, then stop automatically after locking off the stitch.

  • Page 70: Pattern Combination With Auto Thread Cutting

    Programming a Pattern Combination Pattern combination Example: Programming patterns 27 and 29. Select pattern 27 in the Mode 3. Press memory button. Select pattern 29. Press memory button. NOTE: Set the thread tension at 1-4, foot pressure at 3 and use the satin stitch foot F when sewing the programmed pattern combination.

  • Page 71: Elongation Sewing

    Elongation Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 27 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Example: Pattern 27 Select pattern 27. Press the elongation button. Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original pattern length. Start to sew.

  • Page 72: Programming Pattern Combination With A Mirror Image

    Programming pattern combination with a mirror Image Example: Pattern 28 Select pattern 28 in Mode 3. Press the memory button. Select pattern 28 in Mode 3. Press the turnover memory button. Press the memory button. Start to sew. The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly.

  • Page 73: Sewing The Pattern Combination From The Beginning

    Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish to sew it over again, press the memory button to sew the pattern combination from the beginning. 1 Programmed Pattern Combination 2 Stop sewing. 3 Press the memory button.

  • Page 74: Shell Tuc

    Shell Tuck Machine Setting Pattern: 08 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 6-8 Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge.

  • Page 75: Cording

    Cording 3-strand cording Machine Setting Pattern: 25 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Cording foot H Foot pressure: 3 Insert 3 strands of cording under the spring of the foot and draw them under the foot to the rear. Hold the three strands parallel for even sewing and be sure to sew over the strands Stitch slowly and smoothly, guiding the fabric as you sew.

  • Page 76: Monogramming

    MONOGRAMMING Selecting a Letter Style You can select Block and Script Style letters. Machine Setting Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 * Needle: Blue Tip needle Press the letter style button to choose one of the following: Block Block (European accented letters) Script...

  • Page 77: Programming A Monogram

    Programming a Monogram Example: To program “R&B” Select the Letter Style Button Select letter “R” (pattern 28). Press the memory button. Select pattern “&” (pattern 64). Press the stitch width adjusting button. The letter size will be reduced to 2/3 of the original size.

  • Page 78: Programming A Monogram

    Press the auto thread cutter button after programming a monogram. The LED signal will turn on and the cutter mark will appear after the monogram. To sew Depress the foot control to sew. The machine will sew a monogram then stop automatically and trim the threads.

  • Page 79: Editing (1)

    EDITING (1) Viewing a long text The LCD screen only shows 8 characters of a monogram at a time. If the entire text is not displayed, press the edit key or help key to scroll the text. Pressing the edit key shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the left.

  • Page 80: Inserting A Letter (Character)

    Inserting a letter (character) Example: To insert a space in “ABCD”. Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the letter “C ”. Select pattern 99 (blank space). Press the memory button and a space will be inserted before the letter “C”. Duplicating a pattern Program patterns 28 and 31 in the Mode 3.

  • Page 81: Editing (2)

    EDITING (2) Uniform stitch adjustment (Modes 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch patterns can be uniformly altered. Example 1: To alter the stitch width of the programmed patterns 41 and its mirror image in the Mode 3.
  • Page 82 Combining satin and decorative stitches Example: combination of patterns 28 and 41. Select the pattern 28 and 41 in the Mode 3. Press the stitch width adjustment key. The stitch width will be applied to all memorized patterns. NOTE: You cannot adjust the stitch length setting when you combine satin stitches and decorative stitches.

  • Page 83: Custom Stitch Adjustment (Mode 2 And 3 Only)

    Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length can be individually altered for each pattern in the programmed combination. Example: To alter the stitch width and length of a single pattern 73 in the combination. Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the pattern you wish to alter.

  • Page 84: To Store And Call Stitch Pattern Combinations (Mode2,Mode3,Monogram)

    TO STORE AND CALL STITCH PATTERN COMBINATIONS A pattern combination will be kept in the memory for future use even after turning the machine off. The stored pattern combination can be recalled by pressing the memory/recall button. You can store up to 5 combinations in mode 2 and mode 3 individually.
  • Page 85 Recalling a stored combination Select mode 2, 3 or monogramming Press the stock/call key to select the desired memory address. Press the turnover memory key to recall the stored combination. Deleting a stored combination Press the stock/call key to select the desired memory address.

  • Page 86: Twin Needle Sewing

    TWIN NEEDLE SEWING NOTES: When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew. Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing. Turn off the machine before changing the needle.
  • Page 87 To sew Select a pattern. Press the twin needle button The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm. 1 Twin Needle Icon 2 Maximum Width (3.0) 3 Twin Needle mark NOTE: The maximum permissible stitch width is based on a 2 mm wide twin needle.

  • Page 88: Correcting Distored Stitch Patterns

    CORRECTING DISTORED STITCH PATTERNS The sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use.

  • Page 89: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and thread cutter WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page. Remove the needle and presser foot.

  • Page 90: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Remove the setscrew. Remove the faceplate. Swing the lamp socket to the left and pull out the bulb. To replace: Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket.

  • Page 91: Problems And Warning Signals

    PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Try this Warning Sign Cause The power is turned on without the foot Connect the foot control control being connected. and restart the machine.
  • Page 92 Warning Sign Try this Cause Sew with a single needle. The twin needle button is pressed when a pattern unsuitable for twin needle sewing has been selected. Elongation is applicable only to The elongation button is pressed when a satin stitches. pattern that cannot be elongated has been selected.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Condition Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 19 - 21 breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 24 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 23 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 23 5.

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