Brother Innov-is XP1 Operation Manual
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Operation Manual Embroidery Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 882-W30
Be sure to read this manual before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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The Operation Manuals for this machine consist of the Operation Manual (Sewing) and the Operation Manual (Embroidery). Refer to the appropriate Operation Manual according to your needs. For basic information about, for example, the included accessories or the settings screen, refer to chapter 1 of the Operation Manual (Sewing). In the screens appearing in the step-by-step instructions, the parts referred to in the operations are marked
with . Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the operation. If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a function you would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the Operation Manual in conjunction with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................. 1
Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step 5 BEFORE EMBROIDERING .................................... 6
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key.................................... 7 Embroidery settings ................................................................ 7
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ........................ 9 Removing the Presser Foot ..................................................... 9 Attaching Embroidery Foot W ........................................... 10
CHANGING THE NEEDLE.................................. 11 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT ............. 13
About the Embroidery Unit................................................... 13 Removing the Embroidery Unit ............................................ 14
LOWER THREADING......................................... 15 Winding the Bobbin ............................................................. 15 Setting the Bobbin ................................................................ 20
UPPER THREADING........................................... 22 Upper Threading .................................................................. 22 Using the Spool Stand .......................................................... 25 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly .................................... 27
PREPARING THE FABRIC................................... 28 Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric............. 28 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ....................... 29 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ......................... 33
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME........... 34 EMBROIDERY SCREENS..................................... 36 KEY FUNCTIONS ............................................... 38
Editing Patterns..................................................................... 38 Editing Letters ....................................................................... 40 Embroidery Screen ............................................................... 41
SELECTING PATTERNS....................................... 43 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns................................................... 43 Selecting Frame Patterns....................................................... 45
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION.......... 46 Checking the Embroidery Pattern with the Projector ............. 46 Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Projector ............ 47 Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera ... 47 Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position ................................................................................ 49 Checking the Pattern Position............................................... 52
EMBROIDERING A PATTERN ............................ 53 Embroidering Attractive Finishes .......................................... 53 Embroidering Patterns .......................................................... 54
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS.............................................................. 56
If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread ......................................... 56 If the Thread Breaks During Embroidering ............................ 57 Restarting from the Beginning............................................... 58 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power .............. 58
Chapter 2 Basic Editing 61 BASIC EDITING.................................................. 62
Previewing the Pattern.......................................................... 62 Moving the Pattern ............................................................... 63 Rotating the Pattern .............................................................. 63 Changing the Size of the Pattern........................................... 64 Changing the Density ........................................................... 66 Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image...................................... 67 Designing Repeated Patterns ................................................ 67 Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly.................................... 70 Duplicating a Pattern............................................................ 73 Deleting the Pattern.............................................................. 73 Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified......................... 73
EDITING LETTERS .............................................. 75 Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns .................................. 75
Character Alignment............................................................ 76 Changing Font Type............................................................. 76 Changing Letter Size ............................................................ 77 Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns... 78 Changing Alphabet Character Spacing................................. 79 Re-editing Character Patterns............................................... 80
EDITING COLORS............................................. 81 Changing the Thread Color.................................................. 81 Find New Color Schemes With the Color Shuffling Function ... 81 Thread Color Sorting............................................................ 84
COMBINING PATTERNS ................................... 85 Editing Combined Patterns................................................... 85 Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time....................... 87 Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns.................................... 88 Aligning the Embroidery Patterns ......................................... 89 Embroidering Combined Patterns......................................... 90
Chapter 3 Advanced Editing 91 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ......... 92
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color : Monochrome)...................................................................... 92 Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position ... 92 Basting Embroidery.............................................................. 96
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)................ 97
Selecting a Pattern ............................................................... 98 Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image ...... 98 Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet ...... 99 Embroidering Patterns........................................................ 100
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS......... 102 Adjusting Thread Tension .................................................. 102 Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Adjusting Screw)................................................................ 104 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)... 105 Using the Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim).... 106 Adjusting the Embroidery Speed ........................................ 107 Changing the Thread Color Display ................................... 107 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ........................... 108 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle .................................. 108 Embroidering Linked Characters ........................................ 109
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ................. 112 Embroidery Data Precautions............................................. 112 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machines Memory....... 114 Retrieving Patterns from the Machines Memory ................ 115 Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media/SD Card ........... 116 Recalling from USB Media/SD card ................................... 117 Saving/Deleting Multiple Patterns ...................................... 119 Transferring Embroidery Patterns ....................................... 119 Receiving Embroidery Patterns on the Machine ................. 120
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........................ 121 Creating an Appliqu Piece ............................................... 121 Using Appliqus ................................................................ 126 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (1) ................. 129 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (2) ................. 130 Creating Stippling or Echo Patterns Automatically.............. 131 Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns............................... 132 Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns ............................. 134
USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS ... 136 Connecting Three Patterns ................................................. 136 Changing the Position of a Sticker...................................... 142 Connecting Large-Size Split Embroidery Patterns ............... 144 Resume Feature ................................................................. 145
Chapter 4 My Design Center 147 ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER.......................... 148 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN......................... 149
Before Creating Designs..................................................... 151
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Drawing Lines.................................................................... 151 Drawing Regions ............................................................... 153 Using the Stamp Key .......................................................... 154 Using the Erase Key ........................................................... 155 Using the Select Key .......................................................... 156
STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN.............................. 157 Specifying Individual Stitch Settings ................................... 157 Specifying Global Stitch Settings ........................................ 159
MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN .................. 160 Using the Scanning Frame ................................................. 160 Scanning to Trace Background Image ................................ 161
LINE SCAN....................................................... 165 Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Line Scan... 165
ILLUSTRATION SCAN...................................... 168 Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Illustration Scan................................................................................... 168
STIPPLING ....................................................... 171 Basic Stippling with My Design Center .............................. 171 Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling Pattern .................... 173 Scanning Fabric and Stippling ............................................ 177 Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) ........................................................................... 181
Chapter 5 Appendix 185 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 186
List of Symptoms ................................................................ 186 ERROR MESSAGES ........................................... 192 INDEX .............................................................. 197
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Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
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Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
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Step 1, 2Step 7
Step 5
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Step 6, 8
Step 9
Step # Aim Action Page
1 Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot W. 9
2 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. *
3 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit. 13
4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. 15
5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in the embroidery frame. 28
6 Pattern selection Turn the main power to ON, and select an embroidery pattern. 36
7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. 34
8 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery. 46
9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern. 22
* It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavy weight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example; denim, puffy foam, etc.). Ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 is not recommended for embroidery.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
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Em broidery Step by Step
1 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press for Sewing settings, for General settings, for Embroidery settings or for Wireless LAN settings. For details on settings for sewing utility stitches, on common settings and on wireless settings, refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing).
Embroidery settings
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a Select from among 12 embroidery frame displays (page 108).
b Change the center point marker or grid lines (page 108).
c Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (page 107).
d Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering (page 103).
e Select the height of the embroidery foot during embroidering.
f Adjust the needle position for embroidering.
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g Change the display units (mm/inch). h Change the thread color display on the
Embroidery screen; thread number, color name (page 107).
i Select the thread brand used to display a pattern when it is opened (page 107).
j Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area.
k Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area.
l Press to specify the size of pattern thumbnails. m Adjust the distance between the pattern and the
basting stitching (page 96).
Memo Press or to display a different settings screen.
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n Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the screen (page 94).
o Erase the scanned image (page 94). p Set to ON when positioning the pattern on the
thick fabric using the built-in camera (page 95). q Adjust the position and brightness of the
embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer (sold separately). (These settings are not available unless embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer is installed on the machine.)
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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
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Em broidery Step by Step
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Removing the Presser Foot
a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.
b Press to lock all keys and buttons.
* If the message OK to automatically lower the presser foot? appears on the LCD screen, press
to continue.
c Raise the presser foot lever.
d Press the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot.
a Black button b Presser foot holder
e Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder.
a Multi-purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder
f Remove the screw of the presser foot completely from the presser foot shaft.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
CAUTION Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If is
not pressed and the Start/Stop button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.
Only use presser feet made for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident or injury.
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Attaching Embroidery Foot W
a Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. For details, refer to Removing the Presser Foot on page 9.
b Position the embroidery foot W on the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the presser foot to the large screw. Side view
c Hold the embroidery foot in place with your right hand, and then use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw.
a Presser foot holder screw
d Press to unlock all keys and buttons. All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and
the previous screen is displayed.
CAUTION When attaching an embroidery foot, always
press on the screen. You may accidentally press the Start/Stop button and possibly cause injury.
Be sure to use embroidery foot W when doing embroidery. Using another embroidery foot may cause the needle to strike the embroidery foot, causing the needle to bend or break and possibly cause injury.
CAUTION Use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to
firmly tighten the screw of the presser foot holder. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the embroidery foot and possibly cause injury.
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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
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Em broidery Step by Step
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a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.
b Press to lock all keys and buttons. * If the message OK to automatically lower the
presser foot? appears on the LCD screen, press
to continue.
c Use the screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
CAUTION Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the needle. If is not
pressed and the Start/Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.
Use only home sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury.
Never embroider with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.
Memo To check the needle correctly, place the flat
side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles.
a Parallel space b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
Note Before replacing the needle, cover the hole
in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.
Note Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp
screw. Doing so may damage the needle or machine.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
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d With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.
a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle
e Press to unlock all keys and buttons.
CAUTION Be sure to push in the needle until it touches
the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
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ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT
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Em broidery Step by Step
1About the Embroidery Unit
a Turn the main power to OFF, and remove the flat bed attachment.
b Insert the embroidery unit connection into the machine connection port. Push lightly on the connection port cover until the unit clicks into place.
a Embroidery unit connection b Machine connection port
c Turn the main power to ON.
d Press .
The carriage will move to the initialization position.
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT
CAUTION Do not move the machine with the embroidery
unit attached. The embroidery unit could fall off and cause injury.
Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering. Otherwise, injuries or damage may result.
To avoid distorting your embroidery design, do not touch the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering.
Be sure to turn off the power before installing the embroidery unit. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged.
Do not touch the inner connector of the embroidery unit. The pins on the embroidery unit connection may be damaged.
Do not apply strong force to the embroidery unit carriage or pick up the unit by the carriage. Otherwise, the embroidery unit may be damaged.
Store the embroidery unit in a safe place to prevent damage to the unit.
Do not push on the carriage when installing the embroidery unit onto the machine. Moving the carriage may damage the embroidery unit.
Allow sufficient space around the embroidery unit. Otherwise, the embroidery unit could fall off foreign object, and may cause injury.
Do not touch the embroidery carriage until the initialization finishes.
Note You can also sew utility/decorative stitches
with the embroidery unit attached. Touch
and . The feed dog will
automatically raise for utility and decorative stitching.
Note Be sure there is no gap between the
embroidery unit and the machine. If there is a gap, the embroidery patterns will not embroider with the correct registration.
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Removing the Embroidery Unit
a Press , then press .
The carriage will move to the removal position.
b Turn the main power to OFF.
c Press the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine.
a Release button
CAUTION Always remove the embroidery frame before
pressing . Otherwise, the frame may strike the embroidery foot, and possibly cause injury.
CAUTION Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding
the release button compartment.
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Em broidery Step by Step
1Winding the Bobbin
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during embroidering. While the main spool pin is being used for embroidering, you can wind a bobbin by using the supplemental spool pin.
a Supplemental spool pin
a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover.
b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.
a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft
c Set the supplemental spool pin in the up position.
a Supplemental spool pin
d Place the spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that thread unrolls from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.
a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool
LOWER THREADING
CAUTION The included bobbin was designed specifically
for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, (SFB: XA5539-151 / 115J05E0001)). SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin.
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CAUTION If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set
incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
Use the spool cap (large, medium or small) that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break.
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e With your right hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. With your left hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide.
a Thread guide
f Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure that the thread is under the pretension disk.
a Pretension disk Make sure that the thread passes under the
pretension disk.
b Pretension disk c Pull it in as far as possible. Check to make sure thread is securely set between
pretension disks.
g Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5-6 times.
Memo When embroidering with fine, cross-wound
thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.
a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space
If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm (1/ 2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches) high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the mini spool cap.
a Spool cap (mini king thread spool) b 12 mm (1/2 inch) c 75 mm (3 inches)
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Em broidery Step by Step
1 h Pass the end of the thread through the guide
slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter.
a Guide slit (with built-in cutter) b Bobbin winder seat
i Set the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks into place.
a Bobbin winding switch
The bobbin winding window appears.
j Press . Bobbin winding starts. The bobbin stops rotating
when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to its original position.
CAUTION Be sure to follow the process described. If the
thread is not cut with the cutter, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.
Memo Sliding the bobbin winding switch to the left
switches the machine into bobbin winding mode.
Use the bobbin winding slider to adjust the amount of thread wound onto the bobbin to one of five levels.
a Bobbin winding slider b More c Less
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Note When winding transparent nylon thread on
the bobbin, stop bobbin winding when the bobbin is 1/2 to 2/3 full. If the bobbin was fully wound with transparent nylon thread, it may not be wound neatly.
Note changes to while the bobbin is
winding. Stay near the machine while winding the
bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly. If the bobbin thread
is wound incorrectly, press immediately to stop the bobbin winding.
Memo You can change the winding speed by
pressing (to decrease) or (to increase) in the bobbin winding window.
Press to minimize the bobbin winding window. Then, you can perform other operations, such as selecting a stitch or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is being wound.
Press (in top right of the LCD screen) to display the bobbin winding window again.
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k Cut the thread with cutter and remove the bobbin.
a Cutter
Using the Spool Pin You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before embroidering. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while embroidering.
a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover.
b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.
a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft
c Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.
a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt
d Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.
e While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.
a Thread guide plate
Memo When removing the bobbin, do not pull on
the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, and could result in damage to the machine.
CAUTION Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the
thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and possibly resulting in injury.
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Em broidery Step by Step
1 f Pass the thread through the thread guide.
a Thread guide
g Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure that the thread is under the pretension disk.
a Thread guide b Pretension disk
h Follow steps g through k on page 16 through 18.
Using the Spool Stand To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand is installed, pass the thread from the spool through the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and then wind the bobbin according to steps e through k of Using the Supplemental Spool Pinon page 16 to page 18.
Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed through the pretension disk correctly, the thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin winder seat. Wind off the thread according to the following procedure.
a Thread b Bobbin winder seat
a If the thread becomes tangled under the
bobbin winder seat, press once to stop the bobbin winding.
b Cut the thread with scissors near the pretension disk.
a Pretension disk
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Memo Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing) to
assemble the spool stand. Refer to page 25 to thread the machine
using the spool stand.
CAUTION When winding thread on the bobbin, do not
cross the bobbin winding thread with the upper thread in the thread guides.
CAUTION Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if
the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.
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c Push the bobbin winder switch to the right, and then raise the bobbin at least 100 mm (4 inches) from the shaft.
d Cut the thread near the bobbin and hold the thread end of the spool with your left hand. Unwind the thread clockwise near the bobbin winder seat with your right hand as shown below.
e Wind the bobbin again.
Setting the Bobbin
a Press to lock all keys and buttons and raise the embroidery foot.
* If the message OK to automatically lower the presser foot? appears on the LCD screen, press
to continue.
b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.
a Bobbin cover b Latch The bobbin cover opens.
Note Make sure that the thread passes through
the pretension disk correctly (page 16).
CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly
wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.
The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, (SFB: XA5539-151 / 115J05E0001)). SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin.
Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be
sure to press in the LCD to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the Start/Stop button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts embroidering.
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Em broidery Step by Step
1 c Remove the bobbin cover.
d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left hand.
e Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds to the left.
f Hold the bobbin lightly with your right hand, and then guide the thread with your left hand.
g Pass the thread through the guide, and then pull the thread out toward the front.
a Cutter The cutter cuts the thread.
h Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover (2).
i Press to unlock all keys and buttons.
Note If the thread is not correctly inserted
through the tension spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. (page 102)
a Tension spring
CAUTION Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your
finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.
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Upper Threading
a Turn the main power to ON.
b Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the embroidery foot.
The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded.
a Upper thread shutter
c Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.
d Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.
a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt
UPPER THREADING
CAUTION Be sure to thread the machine properly.
Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.
Memo The automatic threading function can be
used with home sewing machine needle sizes 75/11 through 100/16.
When threads such as transparent nylon monofilament or speciality threads are used it is not recommended to use the needle threader.
Memo This machine is equipped with an upper
thread shutter, allowing you to check that the upper threading is performed correctly.
Note If you try to thread the needle automatically
without raising the needle, the thread may not thread correctly.
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Em broidery Step by Step
1 e Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far
as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.
f While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.
a Thread guide plate
g While holding the thread in your right hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated.
h Guide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set
incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
Use the spool cap (large or medium) or the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool) that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break.
Memo When embroidering with fine, cross-wound
thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.
a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space
If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm (1/ 2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches) high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool).
a Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool) b 12 mm (1/2 inch) c 75 mm (3 inches)
Memo Look in the upper groove area to check if
the thread catches on the thread take-up lever visible inside the upper groove area.
a Look in the upper groove area
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i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked 6) by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration.
a Needle bar thread guide
j Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower embroidery foot.
k Pass the thread through the thread guide disks (marked 7). Make sure that the thread passes through the groove in the thread guide.
a Groove in thread guide
l Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration.
a Thread cutter
m Press the Automatic Threading button to have the machine automatically thread the needle.
The thread passes through the eye of the needle.
n Carefully pull the end of the thread that was passed through the eye of the needle.
* If a loop was formed in the thread passed through the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of thread through to the back of the needle.
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Note When using thread that quickly winds off
the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked 7).
a 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) or more
Memo When the Automatic Threading button is
pressed, the embroidery foot will be automatically lowered. After threading is finished, the embroidery foot moves back to the position before the Automatic Threading button was pressed.
Note Pulling the loop of thread gently will avoid
needle breakage.
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Em broidery Step by Step
1 o Pull out about 100-150 mm (approx. 4-6
inches) of the thread, and then pass it under the embroidery foot toward the rear of the machine.
Raise the presser foot lever if the embroidery foot is lowered.
a About 100-150 mm (approx. 4-6 inches)
Using the Spool Stand
The included spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a large diameter (cross- wound thread). This spool stand can hold two spools of thread.
Using the Spool Stand Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger
than the spool. If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much
larger than the spool, the thread may catch and embroidering performance may suffer.
When using thread on a thin spool, place the included spool felt on the spool pin, place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.
a Spool felt
When using thread on a cone spool, use the spool holder. When using cone shaped thread spool with other than cotton thread, it is not necessary to use spool caps.
a Spool holder
Depending on the size of spool or the amount of thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized spool cap (large or medium). Spool cap (small) cannot be used with the spool cap base.
a Spool cap b Spool cap base
Memo If the needle could not be threaded or the
thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guides, perform the procedure again starting from step c. Then, pass the thread through the eye of the needle after step i.
Note Some needles cannot be threaded with the
needle threader. In this case, instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked 6), manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.
Memo Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing) to
assemble the spool stand. Refer to page 19 to wind the bobbin when
using the spool stand.
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a Attach the spool stand to the machine.
b Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread feeds off the spool clockwise. Firmly insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.
c Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guides at the top. When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, such as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent the thread from becoming entangled. Threading sequence; Pull the thread from the spool, place the thread through the ring from the bottom up (1), into the thread guide (2) and through the ring from the top down (3). When using the ring, do not use the spool cap base.
d Pass the thread through the machines thread guide from the right to the left.
a Thread guide
e Thread the machine according to the steps f to o of Upper Threading on page 22.
Note When using 2 spools of thread, make sure
that both spools are feeding in the same direction.
Make sure that the spools do not touch each other, otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly, the needle may break, or the thread may break or become tangled. In addition, make sure that the spools do not touch the telescopic thread guide at the center.
Make sure that the thread is not caught under the spool.
Note Guide the thread so that it does not become
entangled with the other thread. After feeding the thread as instructed, wind
any excess thread back onto the spo