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  • Page 1 Instruction Book tic P P l l at ate e C C o o n n v v e e r r t t er er A A u u t t om oma a tic Memory Craft 7700 QCP...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 this sewing machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING READY TO SEW Shell Tuck ................49 Names of Parts ................. 2 Buttonholes ................50 Standard Accessories ............... 3 Square (Sensor) buttonhole ..........51 Extension Table ................. 4 Corded buttonhole ..............54 Accessories Storage ..............4 Adjusting the buttonhole width ..........

  • Page 4: Getting Ready To Sew Names Of Parts

    GETTING READY TO SEW Names of Parts Take-up lever Foot pressure dial Reference chart Top cover Foot storage compartment Bobbin thread cutter Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winder spindle Hole for extra spool pin Spool holder Spool pin Thread tension dial Thread cutter Face plate Speed control slider...

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) Overcasting foot C Rolled hem foot D Zipper foot E Satin stitch foot F Blind hemming foot G Cording foot H Overedge foot M Automatic buttonhole foot R Screwdriver Screwdriver key Set of needles Lint brush Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

  • Page 6: Extension Table

    Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing. 1 Extension table To detach: Draw the table out to the left. To attach: Slide the table on the base and push the table to the right.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Supply

    Connecting the Power Supply First make sure the power switch is off. Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and turn the power switch on. 1 Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket...

  • Page 8: Controlling Sewing Speed

    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. Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.

  • Page 9: Machine Operating Buttons

    Machine Operating Buttons 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 machine runs slowly as long as this button is pressed.

  • Page 10: Needle Up/Down Position Button

    Needle up/down position button Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down. The machine will stop with the needle up or down LED signal depending on the position set by this button. The LED signal is turned on when the down position is selected.

  • Page 11: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

    Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. 1 Presser foot lifter You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position. This allows for setting the dual feed device, attaching presser foot, and also helps you to place thick layers of fabrics under the foot.

  • Page 12: Function Keys

    Function Keys 1 Mode key (refer to page 23) 8 Set key (refer to page 25) Press this key to open the group selection window. Press this key to open the machine setting window for customizing the machine settings. 2 Monogram key (refer to page 80) Press this key to select one of 3 letter styles available.

  • Page 13: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the Presser Foot WARNING: Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot. Removing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lifter. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will drop off.

  • Page 14: Setting For Dual Feed Sewing

    Setting for Dual Feed Sewing WARNING: Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot. Attach the dual feed foot when sewing with the dual feed device. Attaching the dual feed foot z Remove the needle and loosen the thumbscrew with the screwdriver.

  • Page 15: Disengaging The Dual Feed Device

    Disengaging the dual feed device z Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position. 1 Extra lifted position x Pull down the dual feed device to disengage it from the dual feed foot. Swing the dual feed device to the rear. 2 Dual feed device c Swing up the dual feed device until it catches the pins.

  • Page 16: Setting The Spool Of Thread

    Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. 3 Bobbin NOTE: Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook (marked with “J”). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or damage to the bobbin holder.

  • Page 17: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin z Pull the thread from the spool. Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot. 1 Guide slot x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide. Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around under the guide plate.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the Bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. x Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin holder. 1 Front notch c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.

  • Page 19: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down position button twice to raise the needle. Turn the power switch off. Pass the thread in order from z to m. z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot.

  • Page 20: Built-In Needle Threader

    Built-in needle threader NOTE: The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle, or a #11 Blue needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. z Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position. Turn the power switch off. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

  • Page 21: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger. 1 Needle thread x Press the needle up/down position button twice to draw up the bobbin thread. 2 Needle up/down position button c Pull the needle thread to bring up the loop of bobbin thread.

  • Page 22: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from the power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down position button and lower the presser foot. Turn the power switch off. Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle from the clamp.

  • Page 23: Balancing Thread Tension

    Balancing Thread Tension Auto-thread tension For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO, which covers a wide range of sewing conditions. Recommended tension setting for the selected pattern is indicated on the LCD screen. 1 Thread tension dial 2 Recommended tension setting Balanced thread tension For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Foot Pressure

    Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure dial located under the top cover. The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7. For ordinary sewing, set “7” at the setting mark. 1 Foot pressure dial 2 Setting mark Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and stretch fabrics.

  • Page 25: Selecting Patterns

    Selecting the Patterns The stitch patterns are classified into 11 groups. To select the desired stitch pattern, refer to the reference chart inside the top cover to identify the stitch group and pattern number. When turning the power switch on, the LCD screen will show the straight stitch D1 selected.

  • Page 26: Help Key

    Help key Pressing this key will show alternative applications and useful information for the following stitch patterns: 1 Help key When one of the above patterns is selected, the “?” mark is displayed. 2 “?” mark Example: Stitch pattern D1 is selected. When you press the help key, the following will be dis- played on the LCD screen.

  • Page 27: Customizing Machine Settings

    Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference. Press the set key and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window. 1 Set key 2 Machine setting window To close the machine setting window, press the cross mark.

  • Page 28: Sub Window Display Time

    Sub window display time A sub window will appear when selecting certain patterns such as buttonholes. The duration of the sub window display can be altered. Turn the jog dial to select x0.5 (1 second), x1.0 (2 seconds) or x1.5 (3 seconds). The preset time is x1.0 (2 seconds).

  • Page 29: Touch Panel Calibration

    Touch panel calibration If the touch panel keys seem out of alignment, calibrate the key position as follows. z Press the center of the stitch width adjusting key with the touch panel stylus. x Press the center of the stitch length adjusting key with the touch panel stylus.

  • Page 30: Language Selection

    Language selection You can choose one of the following languages for screen display. 1 English 2 Spanish 3 Finnish 4 French 5 German 6 Italian 7 Dutch 8 Portuguese 9 Russian 10 Swedish 11 Polish Turn the jog dial to select the desired language. Press the confirm button to register the new setting.

  • Page 31: Utility Stitches Straight Stitch

    UTILITY STITCHES Straight Stitch Machine settings Pattern: D1 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure: Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide on the needle plate. Lower the needle at the point where you wish to start.

  • Page 32: Securing Seams

    Securing seam For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold in the reverse button. Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock-a- Matic stitch (pattern D2/D2S) or locking stitch (pattern D3/D3S) so the machine will lock the stitch off and stop automatically.

  • Page 33: Assembling The Extra Wide Table

    Assembling the Extra Wide Table Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles and attach to the bottom of the legs. 1 Rubber sole 2 Leg 3 Setscrew Attach the 6 legs to the table top with the setscrews. 4 Table top Place the assembled table to the machine as shown.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Needle Drop Position

    Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting key. NOTE: The value in brackets indicates the preset setting. Press the “+” sign on the key to move the needle bar to the right.

  • Page 35: Customizing Preset Values Of Stitch Length And Width

    Customizing the preset values of the stitch length and width The preset values of the stitch length and width are optimized for each pattern. However, you can change the preset values to suit your sewing preferences, if the favorite stitch adjustment option is turned on (refer to page 26).

  • Page 36: Automatic Plate Converter

    Automatic plate converter Setting for straight stitch When stitch pattern D1S, D2S or D3S is selected, the automatic plate converter will close to set up the needle plate hole for straight stitch. NOTE: Use the dual feed device and dual feed foot when sewing fine fabrics and stretch fabrics for the best sewing results.

  • Page 37: Opening The Automatic Plate Converter

    Opening the automatic plate converter The automatic plate converter should be open if any pattern other than D1S, D2S or D3S is selected. The APC setting window will open if a stitch pattern other than D1S, D2S or D3S is selected while the automatic plate converter is closed.

  • Page 38: Variety Of Straight Stitches

    Variety of straight stitches Straight stitch with left needle position Machine settings Pattern: D4 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Zigzag foot A, Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure: Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics. Lock-a-Matic stitch Machine settings Pattern: D2 (Utility)
  • Page 39 Triple stretch stitch Machine settings Pattern: 5 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams.

  • Page 40: Sewing With The Dual Feed Device

    Sewing with the Dual Feed Device Machine settings Pattern: Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure: NOTE: Patterns number D1, D2, D3, D4 and D1S, D2S, D3S can be sewn with the dual feed device. The dual feed device is extremely effective for sewing with hard to feed material such as vinyl or leather.

  • Page 41: Basting

    Basting Machine settings Pattern: 8 (Utility) Thread tension: Presser foot: Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-H Foot pressure: Feed dog: Lowered When selecting the basting stitch, the LCD screen will advise you to lower the feed dog. Refer to page 22 for how to lower the feed dog. Attaching the convertible free motion quilting foot Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder.

  • Page 42: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 9 or 10 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 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 applique. Adjusting the stitch width Press the “+”...

  • Page 43: Overcasting Stitches

    Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine settings Pattern: 9 or 10 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Overcasting foot C Foot pressure: Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew. 1 Edge of fabric 2 Guide CAUTION: When you use the overcasting foot C, you must set the...
  • Page 44 Knit stitch Machine settings Pattern: 13 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance.

  • Page 45: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing Machine settings Pattern: D1 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Zipper foot E Foot pressure: Attaching the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder. 1 Groove 2 Pin (A): To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the pin on the right-hand side.
  • Page 46 Sewing z 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 in place. Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting.
  • Page 47 v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. 1 Basting 2 Zipper tape b Re-attach the zipper foot E with the left pin. Backstitch across the end of the opening 0.7-1 cm (3/8“) and turn the fabric 90 degrees.

  • Page 48: Rolled Hem

    Rolled Hem Machine settings Pattern: D1 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure: Sewing Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 - 3/8”) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width. 1 6 cm (2 - 3/8”) 2 0.3 cm (1/8”) Place the fabric aligning the edge of the hem with the guide on the foot.

  • Page 49: Blind Hemming

    Blind Hemming Machine settings Pattern: 16 or 17 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G Foot pressure: Select pattern 16 for woven fabrics or pattern 17 for elastic fabrics. Folding the fabric Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown. 1 Heavy fabric 2 Fine to medium fabric 3 0.4 -0.7 cm (3/16”-1/4”)
  • Page 50 Changing the needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting key. The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position and the guide in millimeters. Press the “–“ sign to move the needle to the right. Press the “+” sign to move the needle to the left. 1 Left needle drop position 2 Right needle drop position 3 Guide on foot...

  • Page 51: Shell Tuck

    Shell Tuck Machine settings Pattern: 18 (Utility) Thread tension: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 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 52: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 23 Square (Sensor) buttonhole 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. 24 Square (Memory) buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor buttonhole, but you can manually set and memorize the buttonhole size to sew buttonholes of the same size.

  • Page 53: Square (Sensor) Buttonhole

    Square (Sensor) buttonholes Machine settings Pattern: 23 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: Sensor buttonhole Patterns number 23 and 25 to 33 are sensor buttonholes. The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R.
  • Page 54 c 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 55 b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The machine will sew the left row first. n Then it goes to the end point with straight stitches. The machine will sew the back bartack and the right row. m Finally, the machine will sew the front bartack and stop automatically.

  • Page 56: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded buttonhole Machine settings Pattern 23 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot 1 Spur Bring the ends of the cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Buttonhole Width

    Adjusting the buttonhole width The buttonhole width can be adjusted by pressing the stitch width adjusting key. Press the “+“ sign on the stitch width adjusting key to increase the buttonhole width. Press the “–“ sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the buttonhole width.

  • Page 58: Memory Buttonhole

    Memory buttonhole Machine settings Pattern: 24 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: When selecting the memory buttonhole, the LCD screen will advise you to pull the button holder open. z Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out.

  • Page 59: Round End And Fine Fabric Buttonholes

    Round end and fine fabric buttonholes Machine settings Pattern: 25 or 26 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: The sewing procedure is the same as the square (sensor) buttonhole (refer to pages 51-53). The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown. NOTE: The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 5.5.

  • Page 60: Stretch Buttonholes

    Stretch buttonholes Machine settings Pattern: 30 or 32 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: The sewing procedure is the same as the square (sen- sor) buttonhole (refer to pages 51-53). The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown. NOTE: The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 7.0.

  • Page 61: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing Machine settings Pattern: 34 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Button sewing foot T Foot pressure: Feed dog: Lowered (refer to page 22.) WARNING: Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot. Attaching the button sewing foot T Insert the rear pin on the foot into the rear groove of the foot holder.

  • Page 62: Darning

    Darning Machine settings Pattern: 35 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: When selecting the darning stitch, the LCD screen will advise you to pull the button holder open. Pull the button holder to the rear. Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot.
  • Page 63 Sewing 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 again and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

  • Page 64: Tacking

    Tacking Machine settings Pattern: 36 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. Sewing Lower the needle at the starting point. Lower the foot and sew until the machine stops automatically.

  • Page 65: Eyelet

    Eyelet Machine settings Pattern: 38-40 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. Sewing Sew until the machine stops automatically. Open the eyelet with an eyelet puncher or pointed scissors.

  • Page 66: Patchwork And Quilting Patchwork Piecing

    PATCHWORK AND QUILTING Patchwork Piecing Machine settings Pattern: 93 (Quilt) Thread tension: Auto Presser foot: 1/4” seam foot O Foot pressure: Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1/4”...

  • Page 67: Quilting

    Quilting Machine settings Pattern: D1 (Utility) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or dual feed foot AD Foot pressure: Attaching the quilting bar Insert the quilting guide bar into the opening and slide the quilting guide bar to the position according to the desired space between seams.

  • Page 68: Free-Motion Quilting

    Free Motion Quilting Machine settings Pattern: Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-H Foot pressure: Feed dog: Lowered (See page 22) Attaching the convertible free motion quilting foot Attach the convertible free motion quilting foot and make sure that the needle enters the center of the hole in the foot (refer to page 39).

  • Page 69: Decorative Stitches Applique

    DECORATIVE STITCHES Applique Machine settings Pattern: 41-50 (Applique) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or open toe satin stitch foot F2 Foot pressure: Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place. Guide the applique fabric, so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right.

  • Page 70: Fagoting

    Fagoting Machine settings Pattern: 66, 67, 75 (Heirloom) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (5/8˝) and press. Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 0.3 cm (1/8˝) apart.

  • Page 71: Cording (3-Strand Cording)

    Cording (3-strand cording) Machine settings Pattern: 132 (Satin) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Cording foot H Foot pressure: Insert 3 strands of cording under the spring of the foot and draw them under the foot to the rear. 1 Spring 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 72: Satin Stitches

    Satin Stitches Machine settings Pattern: 131-150 (Satin) Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same. Example: Pattern number 134 Select pattern number 134.

  • Page 73: Sewing A Mirror Images Of A Pattern

    Sewing a Mirror Image of a Pattern To sew a mirror image of a stitch pattern, press the locking stitch key after memorizing the desired pattern. z Select the desired pattern. x Press the mirror image key. c The mirror image of the pattern will be sewn continuously.

  • Page 74: Twin Needle Sewing

    Twin Needle Sewing CAUTION: Turn off the machine before changing the needle and threading the machine. When sewing with the twin needle, press the twin needle NOTES: Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F. Use #60 or finer threads. Test the stitches before you begin to sew.
  • Page 75 Machine Setting Pattern: See below Thread tension: AUTO Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: Selecting the patterns Select the desired pattern suitable for twin needle sewing. Press the twin needle key The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm.

  • Page 76: Programming A Pattern Combination Pattern Combination

    PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION Pattern Combination Example: Programming patterns 134 and 138. NOTE: Patterns in the different groups, letters and numbers can also be programmed. z Select pattern 134 (Satin). x Press the memory key. c Select pattern 138 (Satin). v Press the memory key or confirm button.

  • Page 77: Pattern Combination With A Mirror Image

    Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image Example: Pattern 137 (Satin) and its mirror image z Select pattern 137 (Satin). x Press the memory key. c Select pattern 137 (Satin) again. v Press the mirror image key to turn over the pattern. b Press the memory key.

  • Page 78: Programming Automatic Thread Cutting

    Programming Automatic Thread Cutting To cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern combination, press the automatic thread cutter key after programming the pattern combination. The cutter sign will be indicated on the LCD screen and the LED signal on the thread cutter button will turn on. 1 Cutter sign 2 LED signal The machine will sew the pattern combination and cut the...

  • Page 79: Sewing The Pattern Combination From The Beginning

    Sewing the Pattern Combination from the Beginning If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern combination and wish to sew it over again, press the memory key to sew the pattern combination from the beginning. 1 Programmed pattern combination 2 Sewing stopped.

  • Page 80: Bridge Stitches

    Bridge Stitches Stitch patterns number 151 to 158 are bridge stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern. Example: Combination of pattern 77 (Heirloom) and pattern 155 (Bridge) z Select pattern 77 (Heirloom). x Press the memory key. c Select pattern 155 (Bridge).

  • Page 81: Programming French Knots

    Programming French Knots Example: Combination of French knot and bridge stitches z Select pattern 159 (Decorative). x Press the memory key. c Select pattern 152 (Bridge). v Press the memory key. b Two counts of straight stitch with center needle position will be added to the French knot.

  • Page 82: Monogramming

    MONOGRAMMING Selecting a Letter Style Press the monogram key to select the letter style. The monogram selection window will open. The following 3 styles are available. 1 Block 2 Script 3 Broadway Selecting a Character Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired character and press the confirm button.

  • Page 83: Programming A Monogram

    Programming a Monogram Example: To program “R&B” z Press the monogram key. x Select letter “R” (Block style). c Press the memory key. v Select letter “&” (Block style). b Press the memory key. n Select letter “B” (Block style). m Press the memory key.

  • Page 84: Editing A Pttern Combination

    EDITING A PATTERN COMBINATION Viewing a Long Combination The LCD screen only shows 5 patterns or 9 characters at a time. If the entire combination is not displayed, press the edit key to view the rest of the combination. Press the right arrow on the edit key to shift the cursor to the right.

  • Page 85: Inserting A Pattern

    Inserting a Pattern Example: Inserting a space. Press the edit key to shift the cursor under the pattern immediately after where you wish to insert a space. Select a space Press the memory key and a space will be inserted before pattern 133.

  • Page 86: Uniform Stitch Adjustment

    Uniform Stitch Adjustment The stitch width and length of the programmed patterns can be uniformly adjusted. Example 1: Adjusting the stitch width of the programmed pattern 175 and its mirror image Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern.

  • Page 87: Programming Satin Stitches And Stretch Stitches

    Programming Satin Stitches and Stretch Stitches The stitch width of satin stitch and stretch stitch combinations can be uniformly adjusted. Press the stitch width adjustment key. The stitch width will be applied to all programmed patterns. NOTE: However uniform adjustment of the stitch length is not available.

  • Page 88: Storing And Recalling A Pattern Combination

    STORING AND RECALLING A PATTERN COMBINATION Up to 20 pattern combinations can be stored in the memory for future use even after turning the power off. The stored pattern combination can be recalled by pressing the memory recall key. Storing a Pattern Combination z Program a pattern combination.

  • Page 89: Recalling A Stored Combination

    Recalling a Stored Combination Press the memory recall key to select the memory ad- dress where the desired pattern combination is stored. Press the confirm button or confirm button icon on the LCD screen to recall the stored combination. 1 Confirm button icon Deleting a Stored Combination Press the memory recall key to select the memory address storing the pattern combination you wish to...

  • Page 90: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon 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 91: Cleaning The Hook Race, Feed Dog And Thread Cutter Mechanism

    Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and Thread Cutter Mechanism WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. CAUTION: Make sure to open the automatic needle converter before removing the needle plate. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page.

  • Page 92: Problems And Warning Signals

    Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning Sign Cause Try this The foot control is disconnected while sewing. Connect the foot control and start the machine again.
  • Page 93 Warning Sign Try this Cause Elongation is applicable only to The elongation key is pressed when a pattern satin stitches. that cannot be elongated has been selected. The memory key is pressed when a pattern that Select a pattern that can be cannot be memorized has been selected.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 17 breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 21 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 20 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 20 5.
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