baby lock BLMA2 Altair 2 10.1 Inch LCD Screen

Specifications:

• Intended Use: Household
• Manufacturer: Baby Lock
• Website: www.babylock.com

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions:

Before using the machine, carefully read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided below:

Danger:
Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after use, cleaning, servicing adjustments, or when leaving the machine unattended to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Warning:

1. Always unplug the machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not functioning correctly, has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to water. Return it to an authorized retailer for examination and repair.
2. Keep your work area clear to prevent hazards while operating the machine.
3. Use the machine only for its intended purpose as described in the manual.

For detailed product information and updates, visit the Baby Lock website at www.babylock.com.

FAQ

Q: Can children use this machine unsupervised?
A: Depending on the region, children may need supervision or instruction before using the appliance. Refer to the user manual for specific guidelines based on your location.

Q: What should I do if the machine is not working properly?
A: If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer for repair or adjustment.

Q: Can I use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer?
A: It is recommended to use accessories specified in the manual to ensure proper functionality and safety of the machine.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
DANGER
– To reduce the risk of electric shock
1 Always unplug the machine from the
electrical outlet immediately after using, cleaning, making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.
2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical
outlet, or when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. · To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord. · Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord. · Always unplug your machine if there is a power failure.

3 Electrical Hazards:
· This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician.
· This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only.
4 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly, has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
· While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.
· When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.
· When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, which may cause a personal injury.
5 Always keep your work area clear:
· Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and the foot controller free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
· Do not store objects on the foot controller. · Never drop or insert foreign object into any
opening. · Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being administered. · Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as
a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. · Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.

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6 Special care is required when sewing:
· Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.
· Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.
· Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area.
· Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.
· Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.
7 This machine is not a toy:
· Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
· This product contains small parts. Keep the product out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion of small parts.
· The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.
· Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended.
· Do not use outdoors.
8 For a longer service life:
· When using and storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
· Do not use cleansers or organic solvents, such as thinner, petroleum ether or alcohol, to clean the machine. Otherwise, the finish may peel off or become scratched.
· Always consult the Instruction and Reference Guide when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.
9 For repair or adjustment:
· If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Baby Lock retailer.
· In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the Instruction and Reference Guide to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the
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problem persists, please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer.
Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
For additional product information and updates, visit our website at www.babylock.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for household use.
FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
· In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse
approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. · Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. · If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer to obtain the correct lead.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (For U.S.A.
Only)
Responsible Party: Tacony Corporation 1760 Gilsinn Lane, Fenton, Missouri 63026, U.S.A.

· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the authorized Baby Lock retailer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. · This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Important
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tacony Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body.

declares that the product
Product Name: Baby Lock Sewing Machine Model Number: BLTA2

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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For Users in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body.
For Users in Mexico
The operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions: (1) it is possible that this equipment or device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this equipment or device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Para usuarios en México
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause
interferencias perjudiciales y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier
interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

Laser Notices (For U.S.A. only)
Laser Safety
This sewing machine is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the sewing machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
IEC 60825-1 Specification
This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1:2007 and IEC 60825-1:2014 specifications.
The laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed in this machine is restricted to an output at a safe level. However, the machine contains 6-milliwatt, 630-640 nanometer wavelength, 6-12 degree at parallel divergence angle, 28-40 degree at perpendicular divergence angle, InGaAlP laser diodes. Therefore, eye damage may result from disassembling or altering this machine. Safety precautions have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.

FDA Regulations
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown on the back of the sewing machine indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

Tacony Corporation 1760 Gilsinn Lane, Fenton, Missouri 63026, U.S.A.
This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

CAUTION
· Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Laser Notices (For countries except U.S.A.)
IEC 60825-1 Specification
This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1:2007 and IEC 60825-1:2014 specifications.
The laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed in this machine is restricted to an output at a safe level. However, the machine contains 6-milliwatt, 630-640 nanometer wavelength, 6-12 degree at parallel divergence angle, 28-40 degree at perpendicular divergence angle, InGaAlP laser diodes. Therefore, eye damage may result from disassembling or altering this machine. Safety precautions have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.
CAUTION
· This sewing machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode in the Laser Unit. The Laser Unit should not be opened under any circumstances.
· Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

TRADEMARKS

IMPORTANT:
READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license. If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install, copy or use the software.
Intel License Agreement For Open Source Computer Vision Library
Copyright © 2000, Intel Corporation, all rights reserved. Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: · Redistribution’s of source code must retain the
above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. · Redistribution’s in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/ or other materials provided with the distribution. · The name of Intel Corporation may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors “as is” and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall Intel or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
All information provided related to future Intel products and plans is preliminary and subject to change at any time, without notice.
WPATM and WPA2TM are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Baby Lock products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE
This product includes software developed by the following vendor: ©2008 Devicescape Software, Inc.

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PRECAUTION FOR WIRELESS CONNECTION
Make sure you use a router or firewall when connecting your machine to the Internet to protect it against unauthorized access from the Internet.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS

1 Chapter GETTING READY

Note
· Be sure to install the latest software. Refer to “UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE” on page 198.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS

Main Parts
a bc de

f g

o

C Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 11)
D Thread cutter (page 42) E Thread guide plate (page 38) F Connector for the presser foot (page 51, page 106) G Handle
Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine.
H Presser foot lever
You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has

been raised using

(Presser foot lifter button).

I Air vent
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used.
J Main power switch (page 19)

K Foot controller (page 55)

L Power cord receptacle (page 19)

M Foot controller jack (page 55) N USB port for mouse (page 34) O USB port

P Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle.

GETTING READY

1

n

Needle and Presser Foot Section

ih

m

lk j

p q r
y x w

v

s t

u
1 Top cover 2 Pretension disk (page 36) 3 Thread guide for bobbin winding (page 36) 4 Spool pin (page 41) 5 Spool cap (page 35) 6 Supplemental spool pin (page 35) 7 Bobbin winder (page 35) 8 LCD (liquid crystal display) (page 21) 9 Speaker 0 Knee lifter (page 66) A Knee lifter slot (page 66) B Operation buttons and sewing speed controller
(page 10)

a

j

b

i

c

d

e

h

f

g

1 Buttonhole lever (page 89) 2 Presser foot holder screw (page 49, page 105) 3 Presser foot holder (page 49) 4 Presser foot locking pin (page 69) 5 Presser foot
The presser foot consistently applies pressure to the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch.
6 Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
7 Bobbin cover (page 39) 8 Needle plate (page 72) 9 Needle bar thread guide (page 42) 0 Needle clamp screw (page 47)

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS
Measurements on the needle plate and the bobbin cover (with mark) The measurements on the bobbin cover and needle plate are references for stitch patterns with a left or middle (center) needle position.

Operation Buttons

1 For stitches with a middle (center) needle position 2 For stitches with a left needle position 3 Left needle position on the needle plate 4 Left needle position on the needle plate 5 Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover
(with mark) 6 Middle (center) needle position on the needle plate

Embroidery unit

cd

e

b

a

1 “Start/Stop” button
Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop sewing. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode.

Green: Red:

The machine is ready or is operating. The machine is not ready.

2 Reverse stitch button
Press the reverse button to sew reverse or reinforcement stitches depending on the selected stitch pattern. (page 59)
3 Reinforcement stitch button
Press the reinforcement button to sew a single stitch repeatedly and tie-off. (page 59) For character/decorative stitches, press this button to end with a full stitch instead of at a mid-point. The LED beside the button automatically lights up while the stitch is being sewn and goes off when sewing is finished.
4 Needle position button
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle position. Pressing the button twice sews a single stitch.
5 Thread cutter button
Press the thread cutter button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread.
6 Presser foot lifter button
Press the presser foot lifter button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric. Press this button again to raise the presser foot.
7 Sewing Speed controller
Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed. Move the slide to the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the slide to the right to sew at higher speeds.
8 Automatic threading button
Use the automatic threading button to automatically thread the needle.

1 Carriage
The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering.
2 Release lever (located under the embroidery unit)
Press the release lever to remove the embroidery unit.
3 Embroidery frame holder
Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the frame in place.
4 Frame-securing lever
Press the frame-securing lever down to secure the embroidery frame.
5 Embroidery unit connection
Insert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port when attaching the embroidery unit.
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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Using the Flat Bed Attachment
Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

b

Place the lid on top of the case so that the lid align with the tabs on the case,

the and

notches in then slide

the bar on each side back to the locked position.

1

GETTING READY

a
b
1 Presser foot storage tray 2 Presser foot storage space of the flat bed attachment
Using the Accessory Case
Opening the accessory case Fully slide the bar on each side of the accessory case to the unlocked position, and then lift off the lid to open the case. The case can only be opened or locked correctly if both bars are slid in the same direction.

a

1 Bars

Closing the accessory case

a

Fully slide the bar on each side lid to the unlocked position.

of

the

accessory

case

Included Accessories
After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer.
Part Name Part Code

1. Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)
   J
   XF3022-001

2. Advanced monogramming foot “N+”
   N+
   BLSA-MF

3. Overcasting foot “G”
   G
   XC3098-051

4. Zipper foot “I”
   I
   X59370-051

5. Buttonhole foot “A”
   A
   X57789-351

6. Blind stitch foot “R”
   R
   X56409-051

7. Button fitting foot “M”
   M
   130489-001

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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Part Name

Part Code

Compact digital dual feed foot

BLSA-DDF
18. 9.
Regular sole for digital dual feed foot (on compact digital dual feed foot)

XF4419-101

10. Straight stitch foot

XD0826-051

11. Free motion open toe quilting foot “O”

O XF4873-001

O

12. Free motion quilting foot “C”

C

XF4737-001

Free motion echo quilting foot “E”

E

• Attach the included adapter (reference item

19) to use this product.

E

XE0766-001

14. Embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer

15. BLTY-EF
    W+

16. 1/4 Quilting foot with guide

17. XC6800-251

18. Embroidery couching foot “Y”

19. Y XH1815-101

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Part Name Part Code Yarn guide for embroidery couching
XH3803-001
Yarn threader
XF7187-001
Adapter
XF3613-001
Screw (small)
XA4813-051 Needle set 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) XE4962-001 Twin needle 2/11 needle XE4963-001 Ball point needle set 75/11 2 needles: Ball point needle for embroidery XD0705-151
Bobbin × 10 (One bobbin is in machine.)
X52800-120
Seam ripper
XF4967-001
Scissors
XF2052-001

Part Name Part Code
27.
Cleaning brush
X59476-051
28.
Eyelet punch

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Part Name Part Code
37.
Spool felt (on machine)
X57045-051
38.
Spool net × 2

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GETTING READY

XG7791-001
29.
Screwdriver (small)

XA5523-050
39.
Embroidery needle plate cover

X55468-051
30.
Screwdriver (large)

XE5131-001
40.
Touch pen (stylus)

XC4237-021
31.
Disc-shaped screwdriver

XA9940-051
41.
Knee lifter

XC1074-051
32.
Multi-purpose screwdriver
BLMPD2
33.
Spool cap (small)

XA6941-052

Advanced multi-function foot controller

– Main foot controller

– Side pedal

– Mounting plate

– Mounting screw × 2

BLSA3-AMFC

43. Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw) (on machine)

130013-157

XE5342-101

Spool cap (medium) × 2 (One spool cap is on

machine.)

Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw)

X55260-156
35.
Spool cap (large)

XC8167-651
45.
Straight stitch needle plate

130012-027

D02LH8-001

Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool)

Cord guide bobbin cover

XA5752-121

XE5992-001

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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Part Name

Part Code

Bobbin cover (with mark) (on machine)

D02T27-001

Bobbin cover (on straight stitch needle plate)

D02T26-001

Embroidery frame with decal set

36 cm (H) × 24 cm (W)

(approx. 14 inches (H) × 9-1/2 inches (W))

EF95S: Frame EF96: Embroidery sheet

Embroidery frame with decal set

24 cm (H) × 24 cm (W)

(approx. 9-1/2 inches (H) × 9-1/2 inches (W))

EF97S: Frame EF98: Embroidery sheet

Embroidery frame with decal set

18 cm (H) × 13 cm (W)

(approx. 7 inches (H) × 5 inches (W))

EF75S: Frame EF79: Embroidery sheet

Embroidery frame with decal set

62.*

10 cm (H) × 10 cm (W)

(approx. 4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

EF74S: Frame EF78: Embroidery sheet
53.
Embroidery positioning sticker sheets × 4
63.*
XE4912-501

54. Lens calibration sheet
    XH4336-001

64.*

55. Embroidery bobbin thread (#60, white)

BBT-W
56.
Stabilizer material

65.*

X81176-001

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Part Name Part Code Chalk pencil XE8568-001 Bobbin center pin and instruction sheet XF5048-001 Accessory case D02RM5-001 Soft cover XG0717-001 Power cord XC6052-121 Telescopic thread guide
XE0776-001
Spool support XE4958-101 Spool pin × 2 XA6313-051 Screw and washer XC7568-051

Part Name

Part Code

66.*

1.*

Spool cap (XL) × 2

XE0779-001

67.*

2.*

Spool holder × 2

XA0679-050

68.*

3.*

Spool cap base × 2

XE0780-001

69.*

4.*

Spool felt × 2

XC7134-051

70.*

5.*

Ring × 4

026030-136

Instruction and Reference Guide

D02M47-001
72.
Quick Reference Guide
7.
D02M4E-001

• For the spool stand

Memo

· (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model X

This foot controller can be used on the machine

with product code 882-W74. The product code is

mentioned on the machine rating plate.

· Please visit www.babylock.com to download the

Embroidery Design Guide.

Options
The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately from your authorized Baby Lock retailer. * These embroidery frames can be used for general
embroidery but cannot be used with the application (IQ Intuition).

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Part Name Part Code Embroidery frame set 30 cm (H) × 20 cm (W) (approx. 12 inches (H) × 8 inches (W))
EF92: Frame EF94: Embroidery sheet
Embroidery frame set 20 cm (H) × 20 cm (W) (approx. 8 inches (H) × 8 inches (W))
EF91: Frame EF93: Embroidery sheet
Embroidery frame set 15 cm (H) × 15 cm (W) (approx. 6 inches (H) × 6 inches (W))
BLMA-150
Embroidery frame set 2 cm (H) × 6 cm (W) (approx. 1 inch (H) × 2-1/2 inches (W))
EF73: Frame EF77: Embroidery sheet
Border embroidery frame 30 cm (H) × 10 cm (W) (approx. 12 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

GETTING READY

1

BLMA-CBH

Magnetic frame 300 mm (H) × 180 mm (W) (approx. 12 inches (H) × 7 inches (W))

EMF300

Magnetic frame 18 cm (H) × 13 cm (W) (approx. 7 inches (H) × 5 inches (W)) EMF180
Magnifying lens
BLMA-ML
10 spool stand

BLMA-TS

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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Part Name

Part Code

Extension table

BLMA-ET

Embroidery bobbin thread (#60, black)

Part Name Part Code Free-motion quilting foot
BLG-FM
Circular sewing attachment

12. W
    13. 14.
    15. 16. 17. 18.

BBT-B Embroidery foot “W”

BL-CSA
21.
Edge Joining foot

XF4012-101 Seam guide

ESG-EJF
22.
Open toe sole for dual feed foot

BLG-SG Walking foot

BLTY-OTDF
23.
Stitch in the ditch sole for dual feed foot

BLG-WF
Dynamic walking foot set Includes standard and open toe soles. BLSA-WF Interchangeable sole set for Dynamic walking foot Includes 1/4-inch sole, stitch-in-the-ditch
sole, and quilting guide. BLSA-WFS
Quilting guide
BLG-QG
Side cutter foot
BLG-SCF

BLDY-SDDF
24.
1/4″ Sole with guide for dual feed foot
BLDY-QFDF
25.
Couching foot
BLTY-CCF
Memo
· To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer or visit our site www.babylock.com.
· All specifications are correct at the time of printing. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.
· A variety of feet are available to enable different types of stitching and finishes. Visit your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer or our site www.babylock.com for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine.
· Always use accessories recommended for this machine.

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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Using the Multi-Purpose Screwdriver
Since the screwdriver can be changed to three different positions, it can be extremely useful for the various machine preparations. With this machine, position “1” and position “3” are used.

Position “1” Position “3”

You can install/remove the presser foot holder, needle clamp screw or needle plate.
The multi-purpose screwdriver can be positioned over the screw on the embroidery frame to tighten the screw after hooping the fabric or when removing the fabric.

IMPORTANT

· Do not lift the handle of the machine while the spool stand is installed.

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· Do not push or pull the telescopic thread guide or spool pins with extreme force, otherwise damage may result.

· Do not place any object other than spools of thread on the spool support.

· Do not try to wind thread on the bobbin while sewing using the spool stand.

GETTING READY

How to Assemble the Spool Stand

a

Fully extend the telescopic thread guide shaft, and then rotate the shaft until the two internal stoppers click

into place.

Using the Spool Stand
The included spool stand is useful when using thread spools with a large diameter (cross-wound thread). The spool stand can hold two spools of thread.

1

2

3

b

Insert at the

the telescopic thread guide into center of the spool support, and

the round hole then use a

screwdriver to securely tighten the screw from the

reverse side.

4

5

6

7

8

9

No.

Part Name

1 Telescopic thread guide 2 Spool support 3 Spool pin × 2 4 Screw and washer 5 Spool cap (XL) × 2 6 Spool holder × 2 7 Spool cap base × 2 8 Spool felt × 2 9 Ring × 4

1 Screw
Note
· Make sure that the stoppers on the telescopic thread guide shaft are firmly in place and that the thread guide openings are directly above the two holes for spool pins in the spool support. In addition, check that the shaft is securely tightened in the spool support.

17

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

c

Firmly insert the two the spool support.

spool

pins

into

the

two

holes

in

How To Remove
a Pull the spool stand up to remove it from the machine.

d

Open the the upper

upper cover

cover of the machine, and then pull up to remove it from the machine.

b Attach the upper cover to the machine.

e Insert the spool stand onto the notches of the machine.

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TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
WARNING
· Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
· Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.
· Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power cord receptacle on the machine. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.
· Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the following circumstances: · When you are away from the machine · After using the machine · When the power fails during use · When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection · During electrical storms
CAUTION
· Use only the power cord included with this machine.
· Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire or electric shock may result.
· When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.
· Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized Baby Lock retailer for repairs before continuing use.
· Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a fire may result.

· (For U.S.A only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade

wider than the other). To reduce the risk of

electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized electrical outlet only one way.

1

If the plug does not fit fully in the electrical

outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the

proper electrical outlet. Do not modify the

plug in any way.

a

Insert the power supply cord into the receptacle, then insert the plug into a

power cord wall outlet.

GETTING READY

a

b

1 Main power switch 2 Power supply cord

b

Turn the main machine.

power

switch

to

“I”

to

turn

on

the

Memo
· The light, LCD and the “Start/Stop” button light up when the machine is turned on. The machine will make a sound. This is not a malfunction.

c

When the machine is turned on, the opening played. Touch anywhere on the screen.

movie

is

d

Turn the main machine.

power

switch

to

“O”

to

turn

off

the

Setting Your Machine for the First Time
When you first turn on the machine, set the language and time/date to your language and local time/date.

a Touch and to set your local language and then

touch

.

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TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF

b The message screen, confirming if you want to set

time/date, appears. Touch

.

c Touch

or

.

to set time/date. And then touch

1

2 3

4

5

1 Select [ON] to display time/date on the screen.
2 Touch or to select the date display format. 3 Set the year (YYYY), month (MM) and date (DD). 4 Select whether 24h or 12h setting will display. 5 Set the current time.
The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set.
Memo
· The time/date you set may be cleared, if you don’t turn on the machine for an extended period of time.
d The following message about a wireless LAN connection appears. To set up a connection, touch
, and then refer to steps c through f in “Using the Wizard to Set Up the Wireless Network Connection” on page 32 to finish setting up a wireless LAN connection.

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LCD SCREEN

LCD SCREEN
Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included touch pen to select a machine function.
IMPORTANT
· Only touch the screen with your finger or the touch pen (stylus) included with the machine. Do not use a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object. In addition, do not press the screen with extreme pressure. Otherwise the screen may be damaged.
Note
· All or part of the screen may sometimes become darker or lighter due to changes in the surrounding temperature or other changes in the environment. This is not a sign of a malfunction. If the screen is difficult to read, adjust its brightness.
Home Page Screen
4567 8 9

Display No.
Name

Explanation

5

Change the needle stop position,

Machine settings key

adjust the pattern or screen, and change other machine settings.

6

See explanations on how to use

the machine. You can see the

Machine help tutorial videos and also MP4

key

movie files that you have saved on

USB media.

7

Touch this key before changing

the needle, the presser foot, etc.

Presser foot/ This key locks all key and button

Needle

functions to prevent operation of

exchange key the machine.

8
Screen lock key

Lock the screen. When the screen is locked, you can still sew, but cannot change any of the screen functions. Touch this key again to unlock the screen.

9
Home page screen key

Return to the home page screen at any time and select a different category – [Sewing], [Embroidery] or [IQ Designer].

0

Set the time/date.

Page 25 29
39, 46, 49 —
— 19

Time/Date key

GETTING READY

1

1 2 3

0

Display No.
Name

Explanation

Page

1

Select a utility stitch or character/ 53

decorative stitch pattern.

Sewing key

2

Select an embroidery pattern.

107

Attach the embroidery unit.

Embroidery key

3

Create an original embroidery

163

pattern.

IQ Designer key

4

Shows the machine’s signal

27, 32

strength. Touch this key to specify

Wireless LAN the wireless settings.

key

If there is a new update file, the

key appears as

.

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LCD SCREEN

Utility Stitch Screen

3

12

8

4 5

Character/Decorative Stitch Screen

12 8

3

4

6

6

7

7

0

9

0

No.

Display

1

2

3

4
5 6 7
8­ 9 0

Name Utility stitch key

Explanation
Select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other stitch (utility stitch) commonly used in garment making.

Page 53

Character/Decorative Select character or decorative stitch patterns.

53

stitch key

Needle position setting

Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position.

Single needle/down position

Twin needle/down position

43, 65

Single needle/up position

Twin needle/up position

Presser foot
Selected stitch display Stitch preview

Shows the presser foot to be used. Attach the presser foot indicated here

49

before sewing.

• The symbols for certain presser feet, such as zipper foot “I”, may not

appear in the screen.

• Advanced monogramming foot “N+” is displayed as “N” on the screen.

Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch.

­

Shows a preview of the selected stitch. When shown at 100%, the stitch

­

appears in the screen at nearly its actual size.

Stitch pattern display Shows the approximate size of the stitch pattern selected.

­

size

100%: Nearly the same size as the sewn stitch pattern

50%: 1/2 the size of the sewn stitch pattern

25%: 1/4 the size of the sewn stitch pattern

Category

Select the category of the stitch pattern you want to sew.

53

Page key

Touch

or , to move the pages of stitch selection screen, one page

­

at a time. You can scroll up and down the pages by touching the screen.

Stitch selection

Touch the key for the stitch pattern you want to sew.

­

screen

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Key Functions
1

H G F E D

C

BA

LCD SCREEN

1

2

N

3

4

5

6 7

H
G F
E D 8 9 0

C

BA

1
2 5 6 3 J K 4 L M
I

GETTING READY

Memo
· Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a stitch pattern is selected.
· The machine default setting is highlighted.

No.

Display

Name

1

Image key

Explanation Display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern.

Touch

to change the thread color in the image.

Page ­

To display the enlarged image, touch

.

To view any part of the image that extends out of the viewable display area,

touch / / / .

2

Free motion mode Touch this key to enter free motion sewing mode.

80

key

The presser foot is raised to an appropriate height and the feed dog is lowered

for free motion quilting.

3

Horizontal mirror

Create a horizontal mirror image of the stitch pattern.

­

image key

4

Needle mode

Touch this key to select twin needle mode. The sewing mode changes between 43

selection key (single/ single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you touch the key.

double)

· If the

key is light gray after selecting the stitch, the selected stitch

cannot be sewn in the twin needle mode.

5

Back to beginning key When sewing is stopped, touch this key to return to the beginning of the stitch. ­

6

Single/Repeat sewing Select single stitches or continuous stitches. To finish a complete motif while

101

key

sewing the stitch pattern continuously, you can touch this key while sewing.

The machine will automatically stop when the motif is finished.

7

Stitch tapering key Touch this key to change the start and end angles of the stitch pattern.

97

8

Retrieve key

Retrieve a saved stitch pattern.

63

9

Manual memory key Change the stitch pattern settings (zigzag width and stitch length, thread

63

tension, etc.), then save them by touching this key. Five sets of settings can be

saved for a single stitch pattern.

0

Reset key

Return the saved settings for the selected stitch pattern to their defaults.

63

A

Thread tension key Shows the automatic thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch

62

pattern. You can use and to change the thread tension settings.

23

LCD SCREEN

No.

Display

Name

Explanation

Page

B

“L/R Shift” key

62

Touch to shift the stitch pattern to the right or touch to shift the stitch

pattern to the left. This feature is not available for all stitch patterns. Only those

applicable will be shifted.

C

Stitch width and

Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected

61

stitch length key

stitch pattern. You can use and to adjust the zigzag width and stitch

length settings.

D

Guideline marker key Display the guideline marker along the sewing line. The guideline marker

64

makes it easier to align stitches with the fabric edge or other marker on the

fabric.

E

Pivot key

Turn on/off the pivot function. When the pivot function is selected, stopping the 65

machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot automatically. In

addition, when sewing is restarted, the presser foot is automatically lowered.

F

Automatic thread

Turn on this function to set the machine to automatically sew reinforcement

64

cutting key

stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the selected stitch pattern) at the

beginning and end of stitching and to trim the threads at the end of stitching.

G

Automatic reverse/ If you select this setting before sewing, the machine will automatically sew

59

reinforcement stitch reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the

key

pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches).

H

Thread color change Change the thread color in the image.

­

key

I

Memory key

Save stitch pattern combinations.

102

J

Vertical mirror image Create a vertical mirror image of the stitch pattern.

­

key

K

Size selection key Select the size of the decorative stitch pattern or character stitch pattern (large, ­

small).

L

Delete key

Delete the selected stitch pattern.

58

M Some of the following keys will appear, depending on the selected stitch pattern.

Elongation key

When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, you can choose from 5 automatic ­ length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings.

Thread density key When the satin stitch patterns are selected, you can change the thread density ­ of the stitch pattern.

: Low density : High density

Character spacing Change the spacing of character stitch patterns. The setting is applied to all

­

key

entered characters.

N

Add stitch pattern key Touch this key when you want to combine decorative stitch patterns and/or

58

character stitch patterns.

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Using the Machine Settings 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”.

Note
· The machine default setting is highlighted.

Memo
· Touch or screen.
Sewing Settings

to display a different settings

1
2
3 4 5

6 7
8

LCD SCREEN

G

H 9

1

0

A

B

C

D E F

GETTING READY

1 Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width (page 79). When a straight stitch is selected, the sewing speed controller can be used to change the needle position.
2 Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns (page 100).
3 Adjust the presser foot height. Select the height of the presser foot when the presser foot is raised.
4 Adjust the presser foot pressure. The higher the number, the greater the pressure will be. Set the pressure at [3] for normal sewing.
5 Adjust the amount of fabric feeding of the compact digital dual feed foot (page 52).
6 Select whether [1-01 Straight stitch (Left)] or [1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)] is the utility stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on.

7 Select whether utility stitches

or quilting stitches

are displayed first in the stitch selection screen.
8 You can activate this setting after connecting the multifunction foot controller. (These settings appear when the multi-function foot controller is connected to the machine.) (page 55)
9 Select the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected (page 65).
0 Select the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode (page 80).
A When set to [ON], the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing. This enables the fabric to be fed smoothly. (page 66, page 69)
B When set to [ON], reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and/or end of sewing for a reinforcement

stitch pattern, even when

(Reverse stitch button) is

pressed (page 59).

C Adjust the guideline marker position and brightness (page 65).

D Select whether to lower the presser foot automatically before starting sewing. (page 61)

E Select whether to raise the presser foot automatically when stopping sewing. (page 61)

F Select whether touching

(Thread cutter button)

automatically lowers the presser foot before cutting the thread. The presser foot will be raised after the thread is cut. (page 61)

G You can save the current settings screen image in a USB media by touching this key when the USB media is inserted into the USB port. The files are saved in a folder labeled [bPocket].

H Reset settings on this page to original default. Some settings are not reset.

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LCD SCREEN General Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 0 A B

1 Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down.
2 Select the operation of the [Needle Position – Stitch Placement] to [ON] or [OFF]. (page 66)
3 Select the shape of the pointer when a USB mouse is used.
4 Turn both the upper and bobbin thread sensors [ON] or [OFF]. If it is turned [OFF], the machine can be used without thread.
5 Select the speaker volume. Increase the number for louder volume, decrease for softer volume.
6 Select the brightness of the work area lights.
7 Select the screen display brightness.
8 Set the [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode] to save the machine power (page 28).
9 Select the length of time until the screen saver appears.
0 Select the image of the screen saver (page 28).
A Select the initial screen that is displayed when the machine is turned on.
B Select the display language.
C KIT I has been certified on this machine.
D Shows the total number of stitches sewn on this machine, which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer for details.)
E Shows the internal machine number for this machine.
F Shows the program version.
G Erase all saved data, customized settings and network information in the machine.

C
D E F G
IMPORTANT
· When [Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor] is set to [OFF], the machine cannot detect tangled upper thread. Continuing to use the machine with tangled thread may cause damage.

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Embroidery Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Wireless LAN Settings
9

LCD SCREEN

1

1

2

3

4

5 6

7 8

GETTING READY

8
9
0
A
B
C
D
1 Select the embroidery frame to be used. 2 Select the center point marker or grid lines. 3 Select the thread color display on the embroidery
screen; thread number, color name. (page 153) 4 Select the thread brand of the thread color display.
(page 153) 5 Adjust the maximum embroidery speed (page 152). 6 Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering
(page 150). 7 Select the height of the embroidery foot during
embroidering (page 128). 8 Select the display units for embroidering (mm/inch). 9 Select the color of the background for the embroidery
display area. 0 Select the color of the background for the thumbnail
area. A Select the size of pattern thumbnails. B Adjust the distance between the pattern and the basting
stitching. (page 145) C When set to [ON], pressing the “Start/Stop” button when
the embroidery foot is raised automatically lowers the embroidery foot before starting embroidering. D Adjust the position and brightness of the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer (this setting is available if embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer has been attached.) (page 132).

0
A
1 Enable/Disable the wireless LAN function (page 32). 2 Shows the connected SSID. 3 Set the machine to connect wireless LAN function. 4 Shows the machine name used on the wireless network. 5 Change the machine name used on the wireless
network. 6 Check the wireless LAN status. 7 Display other menus. 8 Reset network operations. 9 Display the introduction to the applications. Touch the
key of the app whose information you want to display. On smart devices with a QR reader app installed, scan the QR code to display a screen that shows how to install the app.
IQ Intuition- Monitoring: The machine’s embroidering status can be monitored from your smart device. For details, refer to “IQ INTUITION- MONITORING APP” on page 180. IQ Intuition- Positioning: You can position your embroidery designs on the fabric, by capturing image of the hooped fabric and sending the image to your machine. For details, refer to “IQ INTUITIONPOSITIONING APP” on page 181. 0 If there is a new update program, download the update file. (page 198) A Display update program information. (page 198)

27

LCD SCREEN

Setting the [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode] You can save the machine power by setting the [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode]. If you leave the machine turned on without using it for the set period of time, the machine enters in each mode.

Touch

to display [Eco Mode] and [Shutoff Support

Mode]. (page 26)

[Eco Mode]; Machine will enter a sleep mode after the set period of time. Touch the screen or press the “Start/Stop” button to continue operating. [Shutoff Support Mode]; Machine will enter the lower power mode after the set period of time. Turn the machine off and then back on to restart operating.

Memo
· If you turn off the machine while the machine is in the [Eco Mode] or the [Shutoff Support Mode], wait for about 5 seconds before turning on the machine again.
· For details on condition of the [Eco Mode] and [Shutoff Support Mode], refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 196.

Changing the Screen Saver Image
Instead of the default image, you can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine. Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the image on USB media. For details on compatible image files, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 196.

a Touch

.

The settings screen appears.

b Touch

.

The general settings screen appears.

c Display [Screen Saver] in the general settings screen.

f

Connect image to

the USB the USB

media that port of the

contains your machine.

personal

g Touch

to select the first image.

h Select the device that is connected.

A list of your personal images appears on the screen.

: Delete the selected image.

: Return to the previous page.

i Select a file name and then touch

.

d Touch

.

e Touch

.

The selected image is stored on your machine.

: Return to the previous page.

j

Repeat steps images.

g

through

i

to

set

the

remaining

k Touch

to return to the original screen.

Memo
· Touch [Default] to select default images for the screen saver.

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Using the Machine Help

Touch

to display the machine help screen. Functions

are available from the screen shown below.

1 2 3 4
5
6

LCD SCREEN

Using the Operation Guide Function

Touch

to display the screen shown

below. Categories are displayed at the top of the screen.

Touch a key to see more information about that category.

Some of the functions are described in the movies. Watch

these movies for a better understanding of the functions.

1

GETTING READY

1

2

3

4

5

6

1 Information about the main parts of the machine and their functions
2 Information about the operation buttons
3 Information about threading the machine, changing presser feet, etc.
4 Information about attaching the embroidery unit, preparing fabric for embroidering, etc.
5 Information about troubleshooting
6 Information about cleaning the machine, etc.

1 Explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, preparing to embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (page 29)
2 Procedures for sewing utility stitches (page 29) 3 Explanation of the stitch selected 4 Tutorial videos or MPEG-4 (MP4) videos (page 29,
page 30) 5 Display the introduction to the applications. Touch the
key of the app whose information you want to display. On smart devices with a QR reader app installed, scan the QR code to display a screen that shows how to install the app.
IQ Intuition- Monitoring: The machine’s embroidering status can be monitored from your smart device. For details, refer to “IQ INTUITION- MONITORING APP” on page 180. IQ Intuition- Positioning: You can position your embroidery designs on the fabric, by capturing image of the hooped fabric and sending the image to your machine. For details, refer to “IQ INTUITIONPOSITIONING APP” on page 181. 6 End-user license agreements (EULA)

Using the Sewing Guide Function
Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches.
a Enter Utility Stitch category from the home page.

b Touch

.

c Touch

.

The advice screen is displayed.

d

Touch the key of the category instructions you wish to view.

whose

sewing

e

Read the stitch.

explanations

and

select

the

appropriate

The screen displays directions for sewing the selected stitch. Follow the directions to sew the stitch.

Playing a Tutorial Video
This machine provides tutorial videos on how to use the machine.

a Touch

.

29

LCD SCREEN

b Touch

.

c Select the category and the tutorial video.

1

2

1 Category 2 Tutorial video
d Play the tutorial video.
1

Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos
Your MP4 videos can be played from USB media. In addition, the MP4 video can be saved to the machine so that a tutorial video on creating a project, for example, can be viewed at any time. For details on supported file extensions, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 196.

Memo
· Some types of MP4 file cannot be played with the machine.

a Touch

.

b Touch

.

c Select the device where the video is saved. 1 234

1 Tutorial videos 2 Videos saved on the machine (favorites) 3 Videos from USB media plugged into the USB port 4 Videos from USB media plugged into the USB port for
mouse
d Select the video that you want to play.

2

8

3

7

4

6

5

9

1 Number of seconds elapsed/Total number of seconds 2 Repeat 3 Return to beginning 4 Skip back 10 seconds 5 Play 6 Skip forward 10 seconds 7 Stop 8 Pause 9 Save to machine (when playing from USB media).

A video can be saved to

(favorites) of the

machine, from where it can be played. When playing

from the machine’s memory,

changes to .

Touch

to delete the video.

Note
· The specifications shown in the movie may differ from the ones on the actual product, in details.
· The movie includes optional parts not included with this product.

e After you are finished playing the video, touch

.

Note
· Long file names may be shortened when they are displayed.

e Play the video. * Use the operation keys as described in “Playing a
Tutorial Video” on page 29.

f After you are finished playing the video, touch

.

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WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS

Using the Stitch Pattern Explanation Function

If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch pattern,

select the pattern and touch

and then

selection.

to see an explanation of the stitch

Example: Displaying information about

a Touch .

b Touch

.

c Touch

.

The screen shows information.

d Touch

to return to the original screen.

WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS
1
Operations Available with a Wireless Network Connection
This machine supports a wireless network connection. The following useful operations will be available if the machine is connected to a wireless network.
For updating
Directly download the update file to the machine. (page 198)
For embroidering
· Conveniently check the operating status of the machine from your smart device by using the dedicated mobile application (IQ IntuitionMonitoring).

GETTING READY

· IQ Intuition- Positioning: You can position your embroidery designs on the fabric, by capturing image of the hooped fabric and sending the image to your machine.

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WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS
· Wirelessly transfer an embroidery pattern from your computer to the machine by using the dedicated Windows application (Design Database Transfer). The application can be downloaded from the following URL. https://www.babylock.com/accessories/software/ design-database-transfer

• Settings must be specified in Design Database Transfer. For more information, refer to the manual for Design Database Transfer.

Enabling a Wireless Network Connection

The machine can be connected to your wireless network.
Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 196 for requirements for a wireless network connection.

a Touch

.

b Set [Wireless LAN Enable] to [ON].

· Wirelessly transfer to the machine an embroidery pattern edited with embroidery editing software (Palette version 11 or later) on a computer. Also, transfer to Palette an embroidery pattern edited on the machine.

• Settings must be specified in Palette. For more
  information, refer to the manual for Palette.

The machine begins to emit the wireless network signal.

· When an updated version of the software is available on our website, the wireless LAN key appears as
. (page 198)

Using the Wizard to Set Up the Wireless Network Connection

There are multiple ways to set up the wireless network connection. We recommend the method that uses the wizard on this machine.

a

In order to connect your machine network, the security information

to a wireless (SSID and network

key) for your home network will be required. The

network key may also be called a password, security

key or encryption key. First, find your security

information and note it.

SSID

Network Key (Password)

Memo
· The wireless network connection cannot be set up if you do not have the security information.
· How to find the security information 1 Check the manual provided with your home network. 2 The default SSID may be the manufacturer’s name or the model name. 3 If you cannot find the security information, contact the manufacturer of the router, your network administrator or your Internet provider. 4 Some SSIDs and network keys (passwords) are case (upper case and lower case) sensitive. Please properly record your information.
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b Touch

beside [Wireless LAN Setup Wizard].

WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS

d Enter the network key (password) that was noted, and

then touch

.

1

GETTING READY

A list of available SSIDs appears. c Touch beside the SSID that was noted.

1

7

6

2

3

5

4

1 Text input area 2 Character keys 3 Caps key 4 Space key 5 Letters/numbers/symbols key 6 Backspace key (Deletes the character at the cursor’s
position.) 7 Cursor keys (Move the cursor to the left or right.)

e When the following message appears, touch

.

The screen for entering the network key (password) appears.

Memo
· If the SSID that was noted does not appear in the

list, touch

.

· If the desired network SSID is not displayed, specify it as described below.

1 Select

.

2 Enter the desired network SSID, and then

touch

.

3 Select the authentication method and encryption mode.
· If the machine had already been connected to the

home network, touch saved SSID.

, and then select the

When a connection is established, the following message appears.

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CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE

f Touch

to exit the setup.

CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE

The name beside [Machine name] is the name that will be used when registering the machine with embroidery editing software (Palette version 11 or later) or Design Database Transfer in order to transfer files.
Memo
· The name in the [Machine name] field will be used with the IQ Intuition- Monitoring App and IQ Intuition- Positioning App.
· While connected, the signal strength is indicated by the icon in the upper- left corner of the display.
· Once a wireless network connection has been set up, a connection will be established each time the machine is turned on. However, [Wireless LAN Enable] in the network settings screen must remain set to [ON].
Using the [Others] Menu To Set Up the Wireless Network Connection
The [Others] menu contains the following items.

Using a USB Mouse
A USB mouse, connected to the machine, can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens. Connect a USB mouse to the USB port.
Memo
· Use a basic computer mouse to operate the machine functions. Some USB mouse devices may not be compatible with this machine.

1 USB port

a

2 USB mouse

b
Note
· The left mouse button can be used to perform operations such as choosing a design and choosing menu keys.
· The mouse pointer does not appear in the screen saver or opening screen.
Clicking a Key
When the mouse is connected, the pointer appears on the screen. Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired key, and then click the left mouse button.
Memo
· Double-clicking has no effect.

1

1

2

3
1 Pointer

1 TCP/IP settings can be manually entered. 2 Shows the MAC address. 3 Use when proxy settings are required.

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WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN
Winding the Bobbin
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 Baby Lock retailer.
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. While using the main spool pin to sew or embroider, you can conveniently wind the bobbin using the supplemental spool pin.
a

1 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.

WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN

d

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin to the right, with the rounded side on

as far as the left.

possible

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT 1
· 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. For details on thread spool insert (mini king thread spool), refer to “Note” on page 35.

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.
1 Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool)
2 Hole diameter 8.0 mm to 10.5 mm (approx. 5/16 inch to 13/32 inch)
3 Spool (crosswound thread)

a b

1 Groove in the bobbin 2 Spring on the bobbin winder shaft

c

Place the spool of thread for the bobbin cap onto the supplemental spool pin.

and

the

spool

Slide the spool onto the supplemental spool pin so that the thread unwinds to the front from the bottom. Otherwise the thread may become tangled around the supplemental spool pin.

a
1 The thread unwinds to the front from the bottom.

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WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN
· When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or 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.

f

Pass that

the the

thread thread

around the pretension disk making is under the pretension disk.

sure

a

1 Pretension disk
Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk.

1 Spool net
2 Thread spool
3 Spool pin
4 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.

e

With your right hand, hold spool. With your left hand,

the thread near hold the end of

the the

thread thread,

and use both hands to pass the thread through the

thread guide.

a

b

c

2 Pretension disk 3 Pull it in as far as possible.
Check to make sure thread is securely set between pretension disks.

g

Wind the thread clockwise around times, pass the thread through the

the bobbin guide slit in

5 or the

6

bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to cut it.

a

1 Thread guide

1 Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)
Note
· Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin, otherwise the thread may become wrapped around the bobbin winder shaft.
CAUTION
· Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may break and cause injury when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

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WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN

h

Set the bobbin into place.

winding

switch

to

the

left,

until

it

clicks

j

After bobbin winding is finished, scissors and remove the bobbin.

cut

the

thread

with

a

1

GETTING READY

1 Bobbin winding switch
The bobbin winding window appears.

i Touch

.

1

2

1 Touch to decrease the winding speed. 2 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.

Memo

· Touch

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.

· 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.
Using the Spool Pin
You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before sewing. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while sewing.

a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover.

b

Align the groove in the bobbin with the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin

spring on the on the shaft.

· The sound of winding the bobbin with stiff thread, such as nylon thread for quilting, may be different

a

from the one produced when winding normal

thread; however, this is not a sign of a malfunction.

b

IMPORTANT
· 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, or sewing performance may suffer. In addition, extreme pressure may be applied to the bobbin, it may not be possible to remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder shaft, or the bobbin may break.

1 Groove in the bobbin 2 Spring on the bobbin winder shaft

c

Remove the spool cap and the bobbin onto the spool

place pin.

the

spool

of

thread

for

Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds to the front from the bottom.

b c
1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap 3 Spool of thread 4 Spool felt

a d

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WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN

d

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin to the right, with the rounded side on

as far as the left.

possible

e

While holding the thread with both hands, pass the thread through grooves of the thread guide plate.

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 j of “Using the Supplemental Spool Pin”on page 36 to page 37.

a
1 Thread guide plate
f Pass the thread through the thread guide. a

1 Thread guide

g

Pass that

the the

thread thread

around the pretension disk making is under the pretension disk.

sure

Pull the thread as far as possible.

a

b

IMPORTANT
· When winding thread on the bobbin, do not
cross the bobbin winding thread with the
upper thread in the thread guides.

1 Pretension disk 2 Thread guide

h

Follow steps page 37.

g

through

j

on

page

36

through

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WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN

Setting the Bobbin
CAUTION
· Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, 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 sewing.

a

Touch presser foot.

to

lock

all

keys and

buttons

and

raise the

• 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

b

1 Bobbin cover 2 Latch
The bobbin cover opens.
c Remove the bobbin cover.

d

Hold the bobbin with your right hand of the thread with your left hand.

and

hold

the

end

f

Lightly hold down the bobbin and then guide the end of the

with your right hand, thread around the tab

of

the needle plate with your left hand.

1

a

GETTING READY

1 Tab

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.

g

While hand,

lightly holding down the guide the thread through

bobbin the slit

with your right in the needle

plate and lightly pull it with your left hand.

a

1 Slit

Memo
· By pulling the thread in this way, the thread will enter the tension spring of the bobbin case to apply the appropriate tension to the bobbin thread during sewing.

h

While hand,

lightly holding down the bobbin with your right continue guiding the thread through the slit with

your left hand. Then, cut the thread with the cutter.

e

Set the bobbin in the unwinds to the left.

bobbin

case

so

that

the

thread

a

1 Cutter
The cutter cuts the thread.

i

Insert cover

the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin (1), and then lightly press down on the right

side to close the cover (2).

2

1

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WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN

j Touch

to unlock all keys and buttons.

Memo
· You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up the thread according to the procedure in “Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread” on page 40.

f

Pull foot

up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser and pull it about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) toward

the back of the machine, making it even with the upper

thread.

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread

There may be some sewing applications where you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for example, when making gathers, darts, or doing free motion quilting or embroidery.

Memo
· You can pull up the bobbin thread after threading the upper thread (“UPPER THREADING” on page 41).

a

Follow steps a to e in page 39 for installing the

“Setting the Bobbin” on bobbin into the bobbin case.

b

Guide the the arrow

bobbin thread through in the illustration.

the

groove,

following

• Do not cut the thread with the cutter. * Do not replace the bobbin cover.

g Reattach the bobbin cover.

c Touch

to unlock all keys and buttons.

d While lightly holding the upper thread with your left

hand, press

(Needle position button) twice to

lower and then raise the needle.

e

Gently thread

pull the upper thread. A loop of the bobbin will come out of the hole in the needle plate.

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UPPER THREADING

UPPER THREADING
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.
IMPORTANT
· Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower. It may cause the machine to malfunction. Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the correct combination of needles and threads, refer to “FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS” on page 48.
· When using 65/09 needle, manually thread the needle. If the automatic needle threading function is used, the unit may be damaged.
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 specialty threads are used, it is not recommended to use the needle threader.
· The automatic threading function cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

a Turn the main power to ON.

b Press

(Presser foot lifter button) to raise the

presser foot.

The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded.

1

GETTING READY

a

1 Upper thread shutter

c Press

(Needle position button) to raise the needle.

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.

d

Remove the spool cap onto the spool pin.

and

place

the

spool

of

thread

Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds to the front from the bottom.

a

b c
d
1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap 3 Spool of thread 4 Spool felt

e

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin to the right, with the rounded side on

as far as the left.

possible

CAUTION
· Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. For more information, refer to “Note” on page 35.

· 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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UPPER THREADING

f

While holding the thread with both hands, pass the thread through grooves of the thread guide plate.

j

Pass the thread through the notch in the thread guide. Then firmly pull the thread from front to back into the

slit of the thread guide disk (marked “7”).

a

1 Thread guide plate

g

While holding the thread in your right thread through the thread guide in the

hand, pass direction

the

indicated.

b a

1 Notch in thread guide 2 Thread guide disk

k Press foot.

(Presser foot lifter button) to lower presser

l

Pull the thread up through the thread thread, as shown in the illustration.

cutter

to

cut

the

h

Guide the groove, as

thread shown

down, in the

up, then down illustration.

through

the

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.

i

Pass the (marked

thread through the needle bar thread “6”) by holding the thread with both

guide hands

and guiding it as shown in the illustration.

b

a
1 Needle bar thread guide 2 Tab

a
1 Thread cutter
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 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked “7”).

a

1 About 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) or more

m Press

(Automatic threading button) to have the

machine automatically thread the needle.

The thread passes through the eye of the needle.

Memo

· When

(Automatic threading button) is

pressed, the presser foot will be automatically lowered. After threading is finished, the presser

foot moves back to the position before (Automatic threading button) was pressed.

42

n

Carefully pull the end of the thread through the eye of the needle.

that

was

passed

• 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.

UPPER THREADING

Using the Twin Needle Mode
The twin needle can only be used for stitch patterns that show after being selected. Before you select a stitch pattern,
make sure the stitch can be sewn in the twin needle mode (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 199).

1

GETTING READY

o

Raise the presser foot lever and pull out about (approx. 4 inches) of the thread, and then pass

10 cm it under

the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.

a
1 About 10 cm (approx. 4 inches)
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.
Note
· Some needles and threads 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.

CAUTION
· When using the twin needle, it is recommended to use presser foot “J”. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.
· Before changing the needle or threading the

machine, be sure to touch

on the LCD

screen 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 sewing.

IMPORTANT
· Twin needle (part code XE4963-001) is recommended for this machine. Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer for replacement needles (size 2/11 is recommended).
Note
· When the twin needle is used, bunched stitches may occur depending on the types of fabric and thread that are used. Use advanced monogramming foot “N+” or attach stabilizer material.

a Touch

to lock all keys and buttons and then

install the twin needle (“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on

page 46).

• If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch

to continue.

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UPPER THREADING

b

Thread the machine for the first needle according to the procedure for threading a single needle (“Upper

Threading” on page 41).

f

While holding the thread thread through the lower

from the notch in

spool, pull the the thread guide

plate, then through the upper notch. Hold the end of

the thread with your left hand, and then guide the

thread through the groove, following the arrows in the

illustration.

c

Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guides on the needle bar, then thread the needle on the left

side manually.

a

g

Continue threading; however, do not pass the thread the needle bar thread guide “6” on the needle bar.

in

Thread the needle on the right side.

a

1 Needle bar thread guide

IMPORTANT

·

(Automatic threading button) cannot be

used. Manually thread the twin needle from

front to back. Using (Automatic threading button) may result in damage to the machine.

d

Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position. Place the additional spool of thread on the

supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unwinds

from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as

far as possible to secure the thread spool.

1 Needle bar thread guide

h Touch

to unlock all keys and buttons.

i Select a stitch pattern. * Refer to “Basic Sewing” on page 53 for selecting a
stitch pattern.

• Refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 199 for the proper stitch to use with presser foot “J”.

j Touch

to select the twin needle mode.

a

1

b c

1 Spool cap 2 Spool pin 3 Spool of thread

e

Hold the thread from the spool with place the thread in the thread guide.

both

hands,

and

• Do not place the thread in the pretension disks.

a

1 Thread guide
44

1 Single needle/twin needle position setting display
appears.
CAUTION
· Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break and cause injury.

k Start sewing.

UPPER THREADING a Attach the spool stand to the machine. (page 17)

Memo
· To change direction when sewing with the twin needle, raise the needle from the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.

1

GETTING READY

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 sewing 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

a

cap onto the spool pin.

1 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

1 Spool holder

· Depending on the size of

spool or the amount of thread

a

remaining, choose the

b

appropriate sized spool cap

(large or medium). Spool cap

(small) cannot be used with

the spool cap base.

1 Spool cap

2 Spool cap base

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.

CAUTION
· Make sure that the spools do not touch each other, otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly, the needle may break and cause injury. In addition, make sure that the spools do not touch the telescopic thread guide at the center.
Note
· When using two spools of thread, make sure that both spools are feeding in the same direction.
· Make sure that the thread is not caught under the spool.

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE

c

Pull the back to

thread off the spool. Pass the thread from the front through the thread guides at the

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.

2

3

1

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. Other

needles may break and may cause injury.

· Never use a bent needle. This may cause

injury.

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 spool, otherwise the excess thread will become tangled.

d

Pass the thread through the from the right to the left.

machine’s

thread

guide

1 Thread guide

e

Thread the machine according to “Upper Threading” on page 42.

the

steps

f

to

o

of

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
b
1 Parallel space 2 Flat 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.) – Generally, after completing one project, such as a piece of clothing.

a Press

(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.

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.

46

c Remove the presser foot. (page 49)

d

Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to 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

disc-shaped screwdriver to securely tighten the needle

clamp screw.

a

b
c
1 Needle stopper 2 Hole for inserting the needle 3 Flat side of the needle

CAUTION
· Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the disc-shaped screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break and cause injury.

f Attach the presser foot. (page 49)

g Touch

to unlock all keys and buttons.

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 specialty threads are used, it is not recommended to use the needle threader.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE
1
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GETTING READY

FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS

FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS

· Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 – 100/16) The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer.
· Thread that can be used with this machine: 30 – 90 weight Never use thread of 20 weight or lower. It may cause machine to malfunction. * The smaller the number, the heavier the thread. As the numbers increase, the thread gets finer.
· The machine needle and thread that should be used depends on the type and thickness of the fabric. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
– The combinations shown in the table provide a general guideline. Be sure to sew trial stitches on the actual number of layers and type of fabric to be used in your project.
– The machine needles are consumables. For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly. For details on when to replace the needle, refer to “CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 46.
· In principle, use a fine needle and thread with lightweight fabrics, and a larger needle and heavier thread with heavyweight fabrics.
· Select a stitch appropriate for the fabric, and then adjust the stitch length. When sewing lightweight fabrics, make the stitch length finer (shorter). When sewing heavyweight fabrics, make the stitch length coarser (longer). (page 62) When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to “Sewing Stretch Fabrics” on page 70.

Fabric Type/Application

Lightweight fabrics
Medium weight fabrics
Heavyweight fabrics

Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy, crepe, chiffon, voile, gauze, tulle, lining, etc.
Broadcloth, taffeta, gabardine, flannel, seersucker, double gauze, linen, terry cloth, waffle weave, sheeting, poplin, cotton twill, satin, quilting cotton, etc. Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, etc.
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, tweed, corduroy, velour, melton wool, vinyl-coated fabric, etc.

Stretch fabrics Jersey, tricot, T-shirt fabric, fleece, (knit fabrics, etc.) interlock, etc.

For top-stitching

Thread
Type Polyester thread
Cotton thread Silk thread
Polyester thread
Cotton thread Silk thread
Polyester thread Cotton thread
Polyester thread Cotton thread Silk thread
Polyester thread Cotton thread Silk thread
Polyester thread Cotton thread

Weight 60 – 90 50 – 80 60 – 90
50 – 60
30 60 30 – 50
50 30 50 – 60

Size of needle 65/9 – 75/11
75/11 – 90/14 100/16
90/14 – 100/16

Stitch length mm (inch)
Fine stitches 1.8-2.5
(approx. 1/16-3/32)
Regular stitches 2.0-3.0
(approx. 1/16-1/8)
Coarse stitches 2.5-4.0
(approx. 3/32-3/16)

Ball point needle 75/11 – 90/14
90/14 – 100/16 75/11 – 90/14

Setting appropriate for the fabric thickness
Setting appropriate for the fabric thickness

Transparent Nylon Thread
Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.

Sewing Character Stitch Patterns and Decorative Stitch Patterns (Needles and Threads)
When sewing lightweight, medium weight or stretch fabrics, use a ball point needle (gold colored) 90/14. When sewing heavyweight fabrics, use a home sewing machine needle 90/14. In addition, #50 to #60 thread should be used.

Embroidery Needles
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery. When embroidering patterns with short stitches, such as small letters, we recommend using a ball point needle for embroidery.

CAUTION
· The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the preceding table. If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing heavy fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may break and cause injury. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.

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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.

· Always use the correct presser foot for the

selected stitch pattern. If the wrong presser

foot is used, the needle may strike the presser

foot and break, and may cause injury.

· Make sure that the presser foot is installed in

the correct direction, otherwise the needle

may strike the presser foot, breaking the

needle and causing injuries.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

f

Raise the presser foot lever foot is securely attached.

to

check

that

the

presser

1

GETTING READY

g Touch

to unlock all keys and buttons.

Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter
Some presser feet require using the included adapter and small screw, for example, the free motion echo quilting foot “E” and so on.

IMPORTANT
· Use presser feet made for this machine.

Replacing the Presser Foot

a Press

(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 remove the presser foot.

the

presser

foot

holder

and

1 Black button

a

2 Presser foot holder

b

e

Place the new presser foot under the holder, aligning the foot pin with the notch in the holder. Lower the

presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into

the notch in the holder.

1 Notch 2 Pin
a b

Attaching the Walking Foot (Sold Separately)
The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabric. This enables you to have better fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics (such as quilted fabrics or velvet) or fabrics that slip easily (such as vinyl, leather, or synthetic leather).

Note
· Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after

threading the needle using

(Automatic

threading button).

· When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds.

Memo
· The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot. Only select straight or zigzag stitch patterns with reinforcement stitches. (page 59)

a

Follow the page 49.

steps

in

“Replacing

the

Presser

Foot”

on

b

Loosen the the presser

screw of the foot holder.

presser

foot

holder

to

remove

1 Presser foot holder screw
2 Presser foot holder

ab

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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

c

Remove the screw of the the presser foot shaft.

presser

foot

completely

from

g

Lower the presser foot lever. Insert tighten the screw securely with the

the screw, and screwdriver.

d

Set the side of

adapter on the presser foot bar, aligning the flat the adapter opening with the flat side of the

presser bar. Align the screw holes in the adapter and

presser foot bar, and then securely tighten the screw

with the disc-shaped screwdriver.

e

Turn the hand.

included

small

screw

2

or

3

times

with

your

f

Set the needle

operation lever of clamp screw is set

the walking foot so that in the fork. Position the

the

shank of the walking foot on the presser foot bar.

1 Operation lever

2 Needle clamp screw

b

3 Fork

4 Walking foot shank

e

5 Presser foot bar

c

a d

CAUTION
· Use the included screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury.
· Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may result.

h Touch

to unlock all keys and buttons.

Using the Compact Digital Dual Feed Foot
The compact digital dual feed foot enables you to have best fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics that slip easily, such as quilted fabrics or fabrics that tend to stick to the bottom of a presser foot, such as vinyl, leather or synthetic leather.
Note
· When sewing with the compact digital dual feed foot, sew at medium to low speeds.

Memo
· When selecting stitches to be used with the compact digital dual feed foot, only the stitches that can be used will be activated on the display.
· When sewing fabric that easily sticks together, a more attractive finish can be achieved by basting the beginning of sewing.

Attaching the Compact Digital Dual Feed Foot
a Remove the presser foot. (page 49)

b

Loosen the the presser

screw of the foot holder.

presser

foot

holder

to

remove

1 Presser foot holder screw
2 Presser foot holder

ab

50

c

Position the presser foot

compact digital dual feed foot to the bar by aligning the notch of the compact

digital dual feed foot to the large screw.

Side view

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

h

Be sure that the feed position the compact digital dual feed

lever is foot is

pushed down ready to sew.

and

1

GETTING READY

d

Hold the compact digital dual feed foot in place your right hand, then using the disc-shaped

with

screwdriver securely tighten the large screw.

a
1 Feed position lever
Note
· Do not operate the lever while sewing.

CAUTION
· Use the included screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and possibly cause injury.

e

Plug the connector of the compact digital dual feed foot into the jack on the back of your machine.

Memo
· When the feed position lever is up, dual feed function is not effective. When the feed position lever is down, the black roller belt on the compact dual feed is engaged.
Attaching/Detaching Toe
Attach the toe by aligning the pins with the notches and snap it into place.

f Touch

to unlock all keys and buttons.

All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and the previous screen is displayed.

g

Place the foot with

fabric under the compact digital dual the needle at the starting point of the

feed

stitching.

1 Pins 2 Notches
If you push down on the front and back part of the compact digital dual feed foot, the toe of the compact digital dual feed foot will snap off.

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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding from the Compact Digital Dual Feed Foot
The dual feed mechanism pulls the top fabric according to the set stitch length. With troublesome fabrics, fine tune the set length, by changing [Dual Feed Feed Adjustment] in the settings screen.
Note
· As a default, some keys mentioned in the following procedures appear in light gray and are not available. To enable the keys for specifying the settings, attach the compact digital dual feed foot to the machine. The keys are enabled after the compact digital dual feed foot is detected.

a Touch

.

The settings screen appears.

b Touch

.

The sewing settings screen appears.

c

Display settings

[Dual Feed screen.

Feed

Adjustment]

in

the

sewing

d Use

or

to increase or decrease the feeding of

the top fabric.

• Select [00] for sewing in most cases. * If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little,
  causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom

fabric, touch to increase the feed amount for the
top fabric. * If the feed amount for the top fabric is too much,
causing the fabric to be shorter than the bottom

fabric, touch to decrease the feed amount for the top fabric.

e Touch

to return to the original screen.

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SEWING

2 Chapter SEWING BASICS

SEWING
CAUTION
· To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation.
· Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury.
· Do not use bent or broken needles. Doing so may lead to injury.
· Do not attempt to sew over basting pins or other objects during sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.
IMPORTANT
· If stitches become bunched, lengthen the stitch length setting before continuing sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.
Stitch Types
Utility Stitches
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8
1 Straight/Overcasting 2 Decorative Stitches 3 Heirloom Stitches 4 Buttonholes/Bar tacks 5 Multi-directional 6 Sewing Quilting Stitches 7 Other Stitches 8 Stitch Tapering

Character/Decorative Stitches

1

3

2

2

5

4

6

8

7

9

0

SEWING BASICS

A
B
1 Decorative stitch patterns 2 7mm decorative stitch patterns
You can set stitch length and width. 3 Satin stitch patterns 4 7mm satin stitch patterns
You can set stitch length and width. 5 Cross stitch 6 Utility decorative stitch patterns 7 Alphabet characters (gothic font) 8 Alphabet characters (handwriting font) 9 Alphabet characters (outline) 0 Cyrillic font A Stitch patterns saved in the machine’s memory
(page 102) B Stitch patterns saved in USB media (page 102)

Basic Sewing
Note
· First, perform a trial sewing, using a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project.

a Turn the main power to ON and touch

to display

the utility stitches, and press button) to raise the needle.

(Needle position

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SEWING b Select the category you want.
c Touch the key of the stitch you want to sew. · For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 199. · For details on the key functions, refer to “Key Functions” on page 23. · If necessary, change to the desired stitch width or stitch length. (page 61)

f Lower the presser foot. * You do not have to pull up the bobbin thread.

g Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide. * You can use this slide to adjust sewing speed during
sewing.

a

b

1 Slow

2 Fast

h Press the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing. * Guide the fabric lightly by hand.

Memo
· When the foot controller is being used, you cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/Stop” button.
i Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing.

The symbol of the correct presser foot will be displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.
d Install the presser foot (page 49).

CAUTION
· Always use the correct presser foot. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 199 for presser foot recommendations.

e Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the fabric and thread in your left hand, and rotate the handwheel

counterclockwise or press

(Needle position

button) to set the needle in the sewing start position.

j Press

(Thread cutter button) to trim the upper

and bobbin threads.

The needle will return to the up position automatically.

IMPORTANT

· Do not press

(Thread cutter button) after

the threads have been cut. Doing so could

tangle the thread or damage the machine.

· Do not press (Thread cutter button) when
there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in damage.

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Note

1

· When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon monofilament thread, or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine.

SEWING
2

3

4

2

SEWING BASICS

k

When the needle has stopped foot and remove the fabric.

moving,

raise

the

presser

Using Advanced Multi-Function Foot Controller
With the advanced multi-function foot controller, various sewing machine operations in addition to starting/stopping sewing, such as thread cutting and reverse stitching, can be specified to be performed.
WARNING
· The advanced multi-function foot controller contains small parts. Keep the product out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion of small parts.

No.
1 Main foot controller 2 Side pedal 3 Mounting plate 4 Mounting screw × 2

Part Name

a

Align guide

the smaller end of the mounting on the bottom of the side pedal,

plate with the and then gently

fasten them together with the mounting screw.

Align the larger end of the mounting plate with the

guide on the bottom of the main foot controller, and

then gently fasten them together with the mounting

screw.

Note
· (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model X This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 882-W74. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate.

c

a

b

1 Guide on side pedal 2 Mounting plate 3 Guide on main foot controller
Memo
· The side pedal can be mounted on either the left or right side of the main foot controller.
· The main foot controller and side pedal can also be used without installing the mounting plate.

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SEWING

b

Adjust the spacing and side pedal.

between

the

main

foot

controller

• Use the markings on the mounting plate as a convenient guide to adjust the spacing.

g

Turn on the machine. And then touch display page 2 of the settings screen.

and

Memo
· Before specifying the functions, connect the multifunction foot controller to the machine. The settings screen is activated the first time that the machine detects the multi-function foot controller.

h

Select the functions to be function foot controller.

performed

by

the

multi-

c

Firmly tighten the mounting screws foot controller and side pedal.

to

secure

the

main

c

a

b

Memo
· To readjust the spacing between the main foot controller and side pedal, slightly loosen the mounting screws, and then adjust the positions of the main foot controller and side pedal.
d Turn off the machine.

e

Insert the main foot

plug for the controller.

side

pedal

into

the

jack

on

the

f

Insert the plug for controller jack on

the main the right

foot side

controller into the of the machine.

foot

b a

2 3

Controller

Functions that can be specified

1 Main foot controller Start/Stop

2 Heel switch 3 Side pedal

Select any of the following: · [Thread Cutting] · [Needle Position ­ Up/Down] · [Single Stitch] · [Reverse Stitch] (Reinforcement
Stitch) * · [Presser Foot Up/Down] · [No Setting]

• If you set the “Reverse Stitch” function on the heel

switch, machine operates the same as pressing
(Reverse stitch button) on the machine. * Reinforcement stitching may be applied depending
on the selected stitch pattern. For the details, refer to “Automatic Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching” on page 59.

Memo
· If you set [Reverse Stitch] on the side pedal, you can create a darning stitch effect using zigzag stitches. With both feet, keep pressing the main foot controller, and repeat pressing and releasing the side pedal to sew forward and reverse in turn. Machine will reverse at the speed you press the main foot controller.

1 Main foot controller 2 Foot controller jack
Memo
· The length of the cord for the main foot controller can be adjusted. (page 57)
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SEWING

i Touch

.

Adjusting the Length of the Cord for the Main Foot Controller

j

Sew trial desired.

stitches

and

confirm

that

the

settings

are

as

a Unwind the cord for the main foot controller.

Pressing down on the main foot controller increases the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the main foot controller decreases the sewing speed. Release the main foot controller or side pedal to stop sewing.

b Guide the cord between the tabs.

2

c Wind the cord until it is the desired length. * The cord can be wound either clockwise or
counterclockwise.

SEWING BASICS

Memo
· The speed that is set using the sewing speed controller will be the main foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.
· When the multi-function foot controller is connected, the “Start/Stop” button cannot be used to start sewing.

d Pass the cord between the tabs.

Note
· In order to avoid stepping on the cord with the main foot controller, pass the cord between the tabs.
Memo
· When storing the cord, pass it between the tabs, and then insert the plug into the jack on the main foot controller.

Combining Stitch Patterns
Stitch patterns from the following categories can be combined.

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SEWING Example:

a Touch

.

g If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously, touch .

b Select the following stitch pattern (8-35).

The stitch pattern turns continuous.
Memo
· When sewing is completed, trim any excess thread between characters.

c Touch

so that it displays .

d Touch

.

The display returns to the stitch selection screen.

e Select a font.

Inserting Stitch Patterns

a

Touch position

or where

a

to select the stitch pattern at the new stitch pattern will be added.

f Enter characters.

·

: Select a stitch pattern individually.

·

: Delete the selected stitch pattern.

·

: Enter a space.

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b Touch

.

c Select a new stitch pattern.

The new stitch pattern is added immediately after the stitch pattern selected in step a.

SEWING

Sewing Reverse Stitches/Reinforcement Stitches
Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the
beginning and end of sewing. You can use (Reverse stitch button) to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches. When you keep
pressing (Reinforcement stitch button), the machine will sew reinforcement stitch at that point 3 to 5 stitches, and then stop. (page 10)

The key will display as .

c

Set the needle in the start position Stop” button to start sewing.

and

press

the

“Start/

a

1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.
Memo
· Pressing the “Start/Stop” button while the machine is sewing pauses or restarts sewing.

2

SEWING BASICS

a

b

1 Reverse stitch 2 Reinforcement stitch

cd

3

(Reverse stitch button)

4

(Reinforcement stitch button)

d Press

(Reverse stitch button) or

(Reinforcement stitch button).

The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected stitch pattern. (Refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 199.)
Memo
· When you press (Reinforcement stitch button) while sewing character/decorative stitch pattern, you can end sewing with a full stitch instead of at a mid-point.
· The green light on the right of (Reinforcement stitch button) lights up while the machine is sewing a full motif, and it automatically turns off when the sewing is stopped.

a
1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
The machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and stop.

Automatic Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching
After selecting a stitch motif, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch motif) at the beginning and end of sewing.
a Select a stitch pattern.

b

Touch stitching

to set the function.

automatic

reinforcement

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SEWING
The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected stitch pattern. Refer to the following table for details on the operation that is performed when the button is pressed.

(Reverse stitch button)

(Reinforcement stitch button)

Machine sews

Machine sews 3 ­ 5

reverse stitches

reinforcement

while holding

stitches while

(Reverse stitch

holding

button).

(Reinforcement

stitch button).

Machine sews

Machine sews 3 ­ 5

reverse stitches

reinforcement

while holding

stitches while

(Reverse stitch

holding

button).*

(Reinforcement

stitch button).

with a stitch
other than reverse or reinforcement stitch pattern selected.

Machine sews 3 ­ 5 reinforcement stitches while
holding (Reverse stitch button).

Machine sews 3 ­ 5 reinforcement stitches while
holding (Reinforcement stitch button).

Machine sews

Machine sews

reinforcement

reinforcement

stitches while

stitches after

holding

completing the stitch

(Reverse stitch

pattern, when

button).

(Reinforcement

stitch button) is

pressed.

Machine sews

Machine sews

reverse stitches and reinforcement

stops sewing when stitches and stops

the

(Reverse sewing when

stitch button) is pressed. (At the beginning of sewing, reverse stitches are sewn automatically when “Start/Stop” button is pressed.)

(Reinforcement stitch button) is pressed. (At the beginning of sewing, reverse stitches are sewn automatically when “Start/Stop” button is pressed.)

Machine sews

Machine sews

reverse stitches and reinforcement

stops sewing when stitches and stops

(Reverse stitch
button) is pressed.* (At the beginning of sewing, reinforcement stitches are sewn automatically when “Start/Stop” button is pressed.)

sewing when
(Reinforcement stitch button) is pressed. (At the beginning of sewing, reinforcement stitches are sewn automatically when “Start/Stop” button is pressed.)

(Reverse stitch button)

(Reinforcement stitch button)

with a stitch
other than reverse or reinforcement stitch pattern selected.

Machine sews reinforcement stitches and stops
sewing when

(Reverse stitch

button) is pressed.

(At the beginning of

sewing,

reinforcement

stitches are sewn

automatically when

“Start/Stop” button

is pressed.)

Machine sews

reinforcement

stitches and stops

sewing when
(Reverse stitch button) is pressed. (At the beginning of sewing, reinforcement stitches are sewn automatically when “Start/Stop” button is pressed.)

Machine sews reinforcement stitches and stops
sewing when
(Reinforcement stitch button) is pressed. (At the beginning of sewing, reinforcement stitches are sewn automatically when “Start/Stop” button is pressed.)
Machine sews reinforcement stitches and stops sewing after completing the stitch
pattern, when
(Reinforcement stitch button) is pressed. (At the beginning of sewing, reinforcement stitches are sewn automatically when “Start/Stop” button is pressed.)

• If [Reinforcement Priority] of the settings screen is set to [ON] (page 25), reinforcement stitches are sewn instead of reverse stitches.

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STITCH SETTINGS

Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function and Thread Cutting Function
By setting the machine to automatically raise and lower the presser foot, sewing operations can be performed more smoothly.

1 2 3

No. Key Name 1 [Auto Down] 2 [Auto Up] 3 [Press to Trim]

Explanation
When [Auto Down] is set to [ON], pressing the “Start/Stop”button or depressing the foot controller automatically lowers the presser foot (if it is raised) before starting to sew.
When [Auto Up] is set to [ON], the presser foot is raised when stopping sewing. The presser foot is raised to the height specified for [Presser Foot Height] (page 25).

When the pivot setting ( ) is selected, the presser foot is raised to the height specified for [Pivoting Height] (page 25). When [Press to Trim] is set to [ON],

pressing

(Thread cutter button)

automatically lowers the presser foot (if it is raised) before cutting the thread. The presser foot will be raised after the thread is cut.

STITCH SETTINGS

Setting the Stitch Width/Stitch Length/”L/R Shift”

When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and L/R Shift. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings.

Memo
· Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (page 199).
· If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes (page 63), the stitch settings will return to their default settings.

· Touch

to save the stitch settings.

· Touch to check changes made to the stitch.

· Touch

to return the original setting.

SEWING BASICS

2

Note
· After adjusting the stitch width or the “L/R Shift”, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.

IMPORTANT
· If the stitches get bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length. Otherwise, the needle may bend or break.
Setting the Stitch Width
Follow the steps below when you want to change the zigzag stitch pattern width.

Memo
· For an alternate method of changing the stitch width using the speed controller, refer to page 79.
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STITCH SETTINGS
Setting the Stitch Length
Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length.

bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric.
1 Wrong side 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread

Setting the “L/R Shift”
Follow the steps below when you want to change the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and right.

Setting the Thread Tension
You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make any necessary changes.

Memo

· Touch

to return the thread tension to the

original setting.

Proper Thread Tension
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the

Memo
· Many decorative stitches and satin stitches are designed so that the upper thread wraps to the back slightly for a more attractive finish.
Upper Thread is Too Tight
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.
Note
· If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to “Setting the Bobbin” on page 39 and rethread the bobbin thread.
1 Bobbin thread 2 Upper thread 3 Surface 4 Locks appear on
surface of fabric
Touch , to loosen the upper thread.
Upper Thread is Too Loose
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.
Note
· If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper Threading” on page 41 and rethread the upper thread.
1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 Wrong side 4 Locks appear on wrong
side of fabric

Touch , to tighten the upper thread.

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STITCH SETTINGS

Saving Your Stitch Settings
The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch length, thread tension, etc., are preset in the machine for each stitch. However, if you have specific settings that you wish to reuse later for a stitch, you can change the settings so that they can be saved for that stitch. Five sets of settings can be saved for a single stitch.
Saving Settings
a Select a stitch.
b Specify your preferred settings.

The selected settings are retrieved, and the original screen automatically appears.

Memo
· To save new settings when there are already 5 sets

of settings saved for a stitch, touch

. Touch

the numbered key of the setting to be deleted.

Touch

, touch

and then

. The

new setting will be saved in place of the recently deleted setting.

· You can delete all the saved settings by touching

.

2

Returning the Selected Stitch Pattern Saved Settings to the Default Settings

a Touch

.

SEWING BASICS

c Touch

.

b Touch

.

The settings are saved and the original screen automatically appears.
Memo
· If you try to save settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch, delete a setting referring to “Retrieving Saved Settings” on page 63.

Retrieving Saved Settings
a Select a stitch.

b Touch

.

c Touch the numbered key of the settings to be retrieved.

• Touch

to return to the original screen without

retrieving settings.

1

1 Numbered keys

d Touch

.

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USEFUL FUNCTIONS

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Automatic Thread Cutting
After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end of sewing. This function is useful when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.
a Select a stitch pattern.

b

Touch function.

to set the automatic thread cutting

Adjusting the Needle Drop Point with the Guideline Marker
The red guideline marker indicates the sewing position o

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