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kRemove the upper thread.
Note
zBe sure to raise the presser foot lever before 
removing the upper thread. If you remove 
the upper thread with the embroidery foot 
lowered, it may cause malfunction.
lSet up embroidery thread for the next color, 
and repeat steps 
b through h.
X When the last color is embroidered, 
Finished sewing. will appear on the 
display. Press  , and the display will 
return to the initial screen.
mCut the excess thread.
Memo
zFor the programmed thr ead cutting setting, 
refer to Setting for embroidering (page 52).
Appliquéing 
Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric 
(appliqué piece). Press  (Settings key), and set 
the thread color display to NAME OF COLOR, so 
APPLIQUE MATERIAL, APPLIQUE POSITION and 
APPLIQUE are displayed on the screen.
aSelect an appliqué pattern.
XAPPLIQUE MATERIAL is  displayed on the 
screen.
bApply iron-on stabilizer to the back of the 
appliqué piece fabric, and stretch it on the 
embroidery frame. 
cLower the presser foot lever, and press   
(Start/stop button). 
X The cut-out for the appliqué piece is sewn, 
and the machine stops. 
a Cut-out line
b Appliqué piece fabric
XAPPLIQUE POSITION will be displayed on 
the screen.
a
b
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dRemove the fabric from the embroidery frame, 
and cut it out along the cut-out line.
Cut carefully along the stitching and remove 
the thread.
 If it is not cut right on the stitching, it will not be finished neatly. 
eStretch the base fabric on the embroidery 
frame.
fSet up the thread  for appliquéing.
gLower the presser foot lever, and press 
(Start/stop button).
X The position for the appliqué is stitched, and 
the machine stops. A PPLIQUE will be 
displayed on the screen.
a Appliqué position
b Base fabric h
Apply a thin layer of 
fabric glue or spray 
adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and 
attach it in the appliqué position.
iLower the presser foot lever, and press
 (Start/stop button).
X The position for the appliqué is stitched, and 
the machine stops.
Memo
zWhen APPLIQUE MATERIAL, APPLIQUE 
POSITION and APPLIQUE are displayed, 
a specific color thread does not appear. Use 
a proper color thread to match the appliqué 
piece.
jFollow the instructions on the screen, and 
change thread colors  as you embroider.
a
b
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Editing and Saving Patterns
This section describes ways to edit,  adjust, reposition and memorize patterns.
Adjusting the layout 
and the size
The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the 
embroidery frame. You can  check the layout before 
starting embroidery and change the position and the 
size.
Memo
z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted 
line (ex. ) cannot be used.
aAfter selecting the embroidery pattern, press 
.
X The embroidering screen is displayed.
bPress .
XThe layout screen  is displayed.
cCheck and adjust the layout.
aLayout within the frame
b Display unit (cm/INCH)
c Available embroidery frames
d Change position keys
e Size key/Layout key
f Rotation key
g Horizontal mirror image key
h Trial key
i Starting point key
j Distance from the center
k Embroidery size
CAUTION
Embroidery frame sizeThe size of embroidery frame that can be
used is displayed. When the smaller mark
is grayed out in the display, embroidery
frame (small) cannot be used. These icons
flash if the pattern was resized, the layout
was adjusted, or the recommended
embroidery frame size was changed. 
●Use the embroidery frame that matches 
the size of the patter n being embroidered. 
Otherwise, the embroidery frame may be 
hit by the embroidery foot and cause 
injury or needle breakage.
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Memo
zIf you change the size of the pattern or 
reverse it, the embroide ry which have been 
moved will return to its  initial position. Use 
the Change position ke ys after you have 
changed the size of the pattern or reversed it.
z The embroidery patterns you have edited or 
adjusted can be saved  in the machine’s 
memory. For details, refer to Saving 
patterns (page 70).
Memo
z When the pattern is larger than 10cm (4 
inches) x 10cm (4 inches), there may be a 
case that the pattern cannot be rotated.
Memo
z Mirroring patterns is possible only for a 
embroidery pattern or a frame pattern.
Press   (Back key) to return to the  previous screen.
Size key
Increases/decreases the size of 
the pattern. Press   to return 
to the previous screen.
Decreases size
Returns to original size. When 
the pattern was moved with the 
change position keys,  it returns to 
its original position.
Increases size
Change position keys
Moves the embroidery position up, down, 
left and right.
Layout key
Press this key to move to rotation 
screen. Rotation key
Rotates the pattern 1 degree, 10 
degrees or 90 degrees at a time.
Press   (Back key) to return 
to the previous screen.
Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the left
Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the right
Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the left
Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the right
Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the left
Rotates the pattern 1degree to the right
Returns the pattern to its original position
Horizontal mirror image key
Mirrors the pattern left and right.
Starting point stitching key
Switches the stitc hing starting 
point between center and lower 
left of the design. 
Trial key
Moves the frame to check the 
pattern position.
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CAUTION
dPress   (Back key) to return to the 
previous screen.
Memo
zWhen the machine is tu rned off, the layout 
returns to the original setting.
z You can also check the pattern size and 
distance from the ce nter by pressing 
after beginning embroidering.
z The embroidery patterns you have edited or 
adjusted can be saved  in the machine’s 
memory. For details, refer to Saving 
patterns (page 70).
Adjusting the upper thread 
tension
If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread 
and the fabric may be damaged. 
Before embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric 
to check the adjustment of  the thread tension, etc.
The upper thread tension is  changed using the thread 
tension dial.
When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial 
should be set somewhere between 2 to 6.
a Loose (Decrease thread tension)
b Tight (Increase thread tension)
c Upper thread tension dial
Memo
zIf the stitches appear lo ose, turn the tension 
up one notch and resew.
■ Correct thread tension
The thread tension is co rrect when upper thread 
slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.
a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric
■Upper thread is too tight
The lower thread will be visi ble on the right side of  
fabric. If this occurs,  decrease the upper thread 
tension.
a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric
■Upper thread is too loose
The upper thread has slack. If this occurs, increase 
the upper thread tension.
a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric
Note
zIf the upper thread is  not threaded correctly 
or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it 
may not be possible to  set the correct thread 
tension. If the correct  thread tension cannot 
be achieved, rethread the upper thread and 
insert the bobbin correctly.
z If the tension dial is set extremely low, the 
machine may stop stitching during 
embroidering. This is  not a sign that 
anythings broken. Simply increase the 
tension slightly to continue embroidering.
● Never lower the needle when the 
embroidery frame is moving. The needle 
may break or bend.
● When you have revised the pattern, check 
the display of available embroidery 
frames and use an appropriate frame. If 
you use an embroidery frame not 
displayed as available for use, the 
embroidery foot may strike the frame and 
possibly cause  injury. 
b
a
c
a b
a b
a
b
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Adjusting the bobbin thread 
tension
The bobbin case installed in this machine can be 
adjusted, if necessary, to accommodate the bobbin 
tension for embroidering. 
Using a small slotted screwdriver, turn the slotted-
head (-) screw to adjust the bobbin case tension.
a Do not turn a phillips screw (+).
b Adjust with a screwdriver (small).
■Correct thread tension
The thread tension is co rrect when upper thread 
slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.
a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric
■Bobbin thread is too tight
Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to 
be lifting/looping and bobbin thread is not seen on 
the wrong side of fabric.
a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric
If this occurs, turn the  slotted-head screw (-) 
counterclockwise being caref ul not to over-loosen 
the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to 
decrease bobbin tension. ■
Bobbin thread is too loose
Bobbin thread appears sligh tly on the right side of 
fabric.
a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric
If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (-) 
clockwise, being careful  not to over-tighten the 
screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to increase 
bobbin tension.
CAUTION
1
2
a b
a b
●
When adjusting the bo bbin case, be sure 
to remove the bobbin from the bobbin 
case.
● DO NOT adjust the position of the 
Phillips (+) screw on the bobbin case as 
this may result in damage to the bobbin 
case, rendering it unusable.
● If the slotted-head screw (-) is difficult to 
turn, do not use force. Turning the screw 
too much or providing force in either 
(rotational) direction may cause damage 
to the bobbin case. Should damage occur, 
the bobbin case may not maintain proper 
tension.
a
b
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Connecting character patterns
If the character pattern is too long to fit in the 
embroidery frame, follow the steps below. 
 Example: Connecting ABC with DEF
aEnter ABC and press  .
bPress  to turn off the programmed thread 
cutting ( ).
cPress (Back key).
d Press  . 
e Press  . 
f Press  to turn it to .
X The stitching starting point is set to lower left 
of the design. 
gLower the embroidery foot, and then press 
(Start/stop switch) to  begin embroidering.
hWhen embroidering is finished, trim the thread 
leaving the end of the thr ead longer than usual. 
Then reset the fabric in the embroidery frame, 
in a position where you can embroider DEF.
a Embroidery start position
b Embroidery end position
i
Enter DEF and press  .
j Press  . 
kPress  to turn it to .
X The stitching starting point is set to lower left 
of the design. 
a b
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l Use    (change position keys) to move 
the needle to the embroidery end position of 
ABC.
a Embroidery end position
m
Lower the embroidery foot, and then press  (Start/Stop button) to embroider DEF.
nWhen you have finished  embroidering, cut the 
thread.
Resewing
When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn, 
it can be resewn with the correct color. 
aPress   (Start/stop button) to stop the 
machine.
b Press  . 
c Press  .
dPress   (Back one color) to return to the 
beginning of the mistaken color. Press   
one more time to go  to previous color.
eSet up the correct color for the upper thread. 
fPress   (Start/stop button) to continue the 
design.
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Thread runs out partway
through a design
When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while 
embroidering, the machine stops. Move the needle back 
about 10 stitches and resume embroidering
.
Memo
zWhen the bobbin thread  runs out, cut the 
threads and remove the embroidery frame 
before replacing the bobbin thread.
aSet the upper thread  or bobbin thread.
b Press  .
Memo
zIf the needle count is  not displayed, display 
the needle count on th e screen. For details, 
refer to Stopping wh ile embroidering (page 
67).
cPress .  
dPress   (Back one stitch) to move the 
needle back about 10 stitches.
   (Forward one stitch)  increases the stitch 
number.
eRestart the embroidery.
Stopping while embroidering
If the embroidery is stoppe d before it is complete, 
check the current needle count and layout before 
turning off the machine. 
Memo
z When the machine is  turned off, the 
embroidery size and layout return to the 
original setting. If  you have changed the 
layout, you need to adjust it again.
aPress   (Start/stop button) to stop the 
machine. 
bCheck the current needle count on the screen 
and make a note of it.
If the needle count is  not displayed, press 
 (Settings key), and then use  to 
display the following screen. 
Press  to return to the previous screen.
cPress   (Embroidery key).
X The confirmation message is displayed.
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dPress .
XThe selected pattern is deleted, and the 
screen for selecting the embroidery pattern 
type is displayed.
eTurn off the machine.
Note
zAlways remove the embroidery unit when 
you move the machine.
fTurn on the machine,  and then select the 
pattern.
Memo
z If you have changed the embroidery size 
and/or layout before turning off the machine, 
make the same setting changes again before 
restarting embroidering. For details, refer to 
Adjusting the layout  and the size (page 61).
g Press  .
hPress .  
i Press   (Forward one  color) to move to 
the beginning of the color you want to 
embroider.
jPress   (Forward one  stitch) to increase 
the needle count.
 If   is pressed continuously, it moves 
forward 1  — > 9  —>30 stitches.
Move forward to about 10 stitches before the 
total number of stitches confirmed in 
b.
kRestart the embroidery.
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