Brother Innov-is XP3 Operation Manual
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Operation Manual Embroidery Sewing and Embroidery Machine Product Code: 882-W33
Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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
CONTENTS
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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 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ............................................. 13 Removing the Embroidery Unit ............................................ 14
LOWER THREADING......................................... 15 Winding the Bobbin ............................................................. 15 Setting the Bobbin ................................................................ 19
UPPER THREADING........................................... 21 Upper Threading .................................................................. 21 Using the Spool Stand .......................................................... 24
PREPARING THE FABRIC................................... 26 Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric............ 26 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ....................... 27 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ......................... 31
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME........... 32 EMBROIDERY SCREENS..................................... 33 KEY FUNCTIONS ............................................... 35
Editing Patterns..................................................................... 35 Editing Letters ....................................................................... 37 Embroidery Screen ............................................................... 38
SELECTING PATTERNS....................................... 40 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns................................................... 40 Selecting Frame Patterns....................................................... 41
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION.......... 42 Checking the Embroidery Pattern with the Projector ............. 42 Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Projector ............ 43 Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera ................................................................................ 43 Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position .......................................................... 45 Checking the Pattern Position............................................... 47
EMBROIDERING A PATTERN ............................ 49 Embroidering Attractive Finishes .......................................... 49 Embroidering Patterns .......................................................... 50
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS.............................................................. 52
If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread .......................................... 52 If the Thread Breaks during Embroidering............................. 53 Restarting from the Beginning............................................... 54 Resuming Embroidery after Turning Off the Power ............... 54
MY STITCH MONITOR APP............................... 56
Chapter 2 Basic Editing 57 BASIC EDITING.................................................. 58
Previewing the Pattern.......................................................... 58 Moving the Pattern ............................................................... 59 Rotating the Pattern .............................................................. 59 Changing the Size of the Pattern........................................... 60 Changing the Density ........................................................... 61 Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image...................................... 62 Designing Repeated Patterns ................................................ 62 Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly.................................... 65 Duplicating a Pattern............................................................ 67 Deleting the Pattern.............................................................. 68 Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified......................... 68
Deselect Region Setting (No Sew Setting)............................. 68 EDITING LETTERS.............................................. 70
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns.................................. 70 Character Alignment............................................................ 71 Changing Font Type............................................................. 71 Changing Letter Size ............................................................ 72 Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns................................................................................ 73 Changing Alphabet Character Spacing................................. 74 Re-editing Character Patterns............................................... 75
EDITING COLORS............................................. 76 Changing the Thread Color.................................................. 76 Find New Color Schemes with the Color Shuffling Function .............................................................................. 77 Thread Color Sorting............................................................ 79
COMBINING PATTERNS ................................... 80 Editing Combined Patterns................................................... 80 Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time....................... 83 Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns.................................... 84 Aligning the Embroidery Patterns ......................................... 84
Chapter 3 Advanced Editing 85 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ......... 86
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color: Monochrome)...................................................................... 86 Display the Fabric while Aligning the Embroidering Position ............................................................................... 86 Basting Embroidery.............................................................. 90 Changing the Embroidering Order of Combined Patterns ..... 91
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)................ 92
Selecting a Pattern ............................................................... 93 Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image ...... 94 Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet ...... 95 Embroidering Patterns.......................................................... 96
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS........... 97 Adjusting Thread Tension .................................................... 97 Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Adjusting Screw).................................................................. 99 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim).................................................................................. 100 Using the Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim).... 101 Adjusting the Embroidery Speed ........................................ 102 Changing the Thread Color Display ................................... 102 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ........................... 102 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle .................................. 103 Embroidering Linked Characters ........................................ 104
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ................. 106 Saving Embroidery Patterns................................................ 106 Retrieving Embroidery Patterns .......................................... 107
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........................ 109 Creating an Appliqu Piece ............................................... 109 Using Appliqus ................................................................ 113 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (1) ................. 116 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (2) ................. 117 Embroidering Couching Patterns........................................ 118 Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, or Decorative Fill Patterns around a Design ................................................................ 121 Embroidering a Quilting Pattern Across the Entire Fabric (Edge-to-Edge Quilt Function) ............................................ 122 Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash).................................................................................. 128 Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash).................................................................................. 131 Hexagonal Quilting Borders .............................................. 136 Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns ............................. 140
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USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS ........................................................ 145
Connecting Three Patterns ................................................. 145 Changing the Position of a Sticker ...................................... 150 Resume Feature ................................................................. 152
Chapter 4 My Design Center 153 ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER .......................... 154 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ......................... 154
Before Creating Designs ..................................................... 156 Drawing Lines.................................................................... 156 Drawing Regions ............................................................... 158 Using the Stamp Key .......................................................... 160 Using the Erase Key ........................................................... 161 Using the Select Key .......................................................... 161 Using the Size Key ............................................................. 162 Importing Motif Stitch Pattern Data or Decorative Fill Pattern Data................................................................................... 163
STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN.............................. 165 Specifying Individual Stitch Settings ................................... 165 Specifying Global Stitch Settings ........................................ 167
MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN .................. 168 Create the pattern using scanned images or image data files .................................................................................... 168 Using the Scanning Frame ................................................. 168 Scanning to Trace Background Image ................................ 169 Importing the Background Image ....................................... 171
LINE SCAN....................................................... 173 Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Line Scan................................................................................... 173
ILLUSTRATION SCAN...................................... 176 Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Illustration Scan ................................................................. 176
STIPPLING ....................................................... 179 Basic Stippling with My Design Center .............................. 179 Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling Pattern .................... 181 Scanning Fabric and Stippling ............................................ 185 Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) .......................................................... 189
MY DESIGN SNAP APP .................................... 192
Chapter 5 Appendix 195 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 196
If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat.................................................................................... 196 List of Symptoms ................................................................ 197
ERROR MESSAGES ........................................... 202 INDEX .............................................................. 204
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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 6
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Step 5, 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. 11
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 Pattern selection Turn the main power to ON, and select an embroidery pattern. 33
6 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in the embroidery frame. 26
7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. 32
8 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery. 42
9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern. 21
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
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Em broidery Step by Step
1 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
Touch to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, touch 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 the embroidery frame to be used. (page 102)
b Change the center point marker or grid lines. (page 102)
c Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting. (page 102)
d Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering. (page 98)
e Select the height of the embroidery foot during embroidering.
f Select the needle stop position for embroidering. g When set to [ON], pressing the Start/Stop button
when the presser foot is raised automatically lowers the presser foot before starting embroidering.
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h Change the display units (mm/inch). i Change the thread color display on the
[Embroidery] screen: thread number or color name. (page 102)
j Select the thread brand of the thread color display. The thread brand setting is reflected the next time a pattern is imported. (page 102)
k Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area.
l Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area.
m Touch to specify the size of pattern thumbnails. n Adjust the distance between the pattern and the
basting stitching. (page 90)
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Touch or to display the previous or next page.
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o Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the screen. (page 88)
p Erase the scanned image. (page 88) q When set to [ON], the built-in camera adjusts the
display of the background image according to the thickness of the fabric. (page 89)
r 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 Touch to lock all keys and buttons.
* If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch
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
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
CAUTION Always touch on the screen to lock all
keys and buttons before changing the presser
foot. If is not touched and the Start/ Stop button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.
IMPORTANT Use presser feet made for this machine.
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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 Touch 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
touch on the screen. You may accidentally press the Start/Stop button and possibly cause injury.
Be sure to use the embroidery foot W when doing embroidery. Using another embroidery foot may cause the needle to strike the embroidery foot, causing the needle to break and possibly causing 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 break, possibly cause injury.
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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
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Em broidery Step by Step
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It is recommended to use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. However, if the machine cannot make embroidery very well when embroidering on heavy weight fabric, please try a 90/14 needle. When embroidering patterns with short stitches, such as small letters, we recommend using a ball point needle for embroidery.
a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.
b Touch to lock all keys and buttons.
* If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch
to continue.
c Remove the embroidery foot.
d Use the multi-purpose screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle.
e 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 the multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.
a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
CAUTION Always touch on the screen to lock all
keys and buttons before changing the needle.
If is not touched 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 break and may cause injury.
Never embroider with a bent needle. This may cause injury.
Note 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.)
The machine needles are consumables. Replace the needle in cases such as those described below. - If an unusual sound is produced when the
needle enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be broken or dull.)
- If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)
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.
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f Attach the embroidery foot.
g Touch 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 and cause injury.
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT
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Em broidery Step by Step
1About the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery Unit
a Turn the main power to OFF, and remove the flat bed attachment.
b Insert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port of the machine until it snaps into place.
c Turn the main power to ON.
d Touch .
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.
IMPORTANT Keep your hands and foreign objects away
from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering. Damage or malfunction may result.
Be sure to turn off the power before attaching or removing 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.
Do not push on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit onto the machine. Moving the carriage may damage the embroidery unit.
Make sure that there is enough space for the carriage of the embroidery unit to move. If the embroidery frame comes into contact with an object, the pattern may not be embroidered correctly, or damage may result.
Do not touch the embroidery carriage until the initialization finishes.
Note To avoid distorting your embroidery design,
do not touch the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering.
Store the embroidery unit in a safe place to prevent damage to the unit.
Memo 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.
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT
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Removing the Embroidery Unit
a Remove the embroidery frame.
* For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to Removing the Embroidery Frame on page 32.
b Touch , then touch . The carriage will move to the removal position.
c Turn the main power to OFF.
d Press the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine.
a Release button
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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
IMPORTANT Use the plastic bobbins that came with this
machine or bobbins of the same type: 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch) plastic Class 15 (A style) bobbins, which are available from your Brother dealer.
Memo For most embroidery applications, the bobbin
should be wound with the included bobbin thread. See page 99 for more details regarding bobbin threads.
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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.
IMPORTANT If the spool or the spool cap is not installed
correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the machine may be damaged.
Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. When using mini king thread spool, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool). For details on thread spool insert (mini king thread spool), refer to Note on page 16.
Note When using the spool as shown below, use
the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool). Make sure that the thread spool insert is firmly inserted. After installing it, pull out some thread, and check that the thread unwinds without getting caught.
a Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool)
b Hole diameter 8.0 mm to 10.5 mm (5/16 inch to 13/ 32 inch)
c Spool (cross- wound thread)
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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 Touch .
a Touch to decrease the winding speed b Touch to increase the winding speed
Bobbin winding starts. changes to while the bobbin is winding. The bobbin stops rotating when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to its original position.
k After bobbin winding is finished, cut the thread and remove the bobbin.
If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat Refer to If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat on page 196.
CAUTION Be sure to follow the process described.
Winding the bobbin without cutting the thread with the cutter may cause the bobbin to be wound incorrectly. In addition, the thread may become tangled around the bobbin when the bobbin thread starts to run out, possibly causing the needle to break, resulting in injuries.
Memo 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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Memo 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, touch .
Touch to minimize the bobbin winding window. Then, you can perform other operations, such as selecting a pattern or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is being wound.
Touch (in top right of the LCD screen) to display the bobbin winding window again.
IMPORTANT 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.
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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
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 17.
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Em broidery Step by Step
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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 17.
Setting the Bobbin
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
a Touch to lock all keys and buttons and raise the presser foot.
* If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch
to continue.
b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.
a Bobbin cover b Latch The bobbin cover opens.
c Remove the bobbin cover.
d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left hand.
Memo Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing) to
assemble the spool stand. Refer to page 24 to thread the machine using
the spool stand.
IMPORTANT When winding thread on the bobbin, do not
cross the bobbin winding thread with the upper thread in the thread guides.
CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly
wound. Otherwise, the thread tension may be incorrect and the needle may break, causing injuries.
Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be
sure to touch 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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e Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds to the left.
f Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then guide the end of the thread around the tab of the needle plate with your left hand.
a Tab
g While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand, guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate and lightly pull it with your left hand.
a Slit
h While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand, continue guiding the thread through the slit with your left hand. Then, cut the thread with the cutter.
a Cutter The cutter cuts the thread.
i 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).
j Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.
Note 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.
Memo By pulling the thread as shown in step g, the
thread will enter the tension spring of the bobbin case. The spring will apply the appropriate tension to the bobbin thread during embroidery.
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Memo You can begin embroidering without pulling
up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to embroider, hold onto the upper thread tail, press the Needle Position button twice, then pull up the bobbin thread tail. Position both threads under the embroidery foot, pull out 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads, hold threads to the side, begin embroidering, pause, trim threads if desired, then continue embroidering.
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Em broidery Step by Step
1Upper 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.
e Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.
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 metallic thread or specialty threads are used, it is not recommended to use the needle threader.
For most embroidery applications, the upper thread should be 40-weight rayon or polyester embroidery thread.
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IMPORTANT Be sure to raise the needle before using the
automatic needle threader. Otherwise, the needle may not thread correctly and the needle threader may be damaged.
a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt
CAUTION Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of
spool being used. For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice, refer to Note on page 16.
If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin, possibly causing the needle to break, resulting in injuries.
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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.
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 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
Note When using thread that winds off quickly,
such as metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool.
a Spool net b Thread spool c Spool pin d Spool cap
* When threading the spool with the spool net on, make sure that 5-6cm (approx. 2 - 2-1/2 inches) of thread is pulled out.
* It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension when using the spool net.
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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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Em broidery Step by Step
1 k Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to
lower embroidery foot.
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 when the thread passed through the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop of thread through the eye to the back of the needle.
o Pull out about 10 cm (approx. 4 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 10 cm (approx. 4 inches)
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.
Memo If the needle could not be threaded or the
thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guide, perform the procedure again starting from step c.
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.
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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.
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
a Attach the spool stand to the machine.
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.
a
b
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Em broidery Step by Step
1 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 <