Baby Lock Quest PLUS BLQ2-PL Technical manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
-To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
1. n appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. lways unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
3. lways unplug before checking and re-lamping. Contact the authorized retailer or service
center for repair in the event of failure if the machine is with 200mW, 300mW and 200mW
LED lamp, which is not user-replaceable.
-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is
used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the
nearest authorized retailer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings block. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
6. lways use the proper needle plate, a wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area,
such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot,
and the light.
10. lways unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating,
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
11.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12.Do not use outdoors.
13.Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
14.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
15.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16.The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB( ).
17.
DANGER
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended or household use only.
Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.
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1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel,
thread take-up lever, needle or other moving parts.
2. Remember to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the cord when:
Operation is completed.
Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts.
power failure occurs during use.
Maintaining the machine.
Leaving the machine unattended.
3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.
4. Plug the machine directly into the wall.
1. When 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.
2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine. Benzene, thinner, and
scouring powder can damage the machine, and should never be used.
3. Do not drop or hit the machine.
4. lways consult this operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the
presser feet, needle or other parts to assure correct installation.
In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting
guide in the back of this operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the
problem persists, please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer.
www.babylock.com
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
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Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the
groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old
appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

CONTENTS
CONTENTS
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INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................1-2
CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................................................................3-4
ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................................................................................5
INSERTING THE BOBBIN...................................................................................................................................23-24
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ....................................................................................................................6
FOOT CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................................7
OPERATION BUTTONS .............................................................................................................................................8
FUNCTION BUTTONS ..............................................................................................................................................10
SELECTION BUTTONS ............................................................................................................................................14
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE....................................................................................16
TURN MACHINE ON / OFF.......................................................................................................................................17
UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN..............................................................................................................18-19
LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL ................................................................................................................19
WINDING THE BOBBIN............................................................................................................................................20
UPPER THREADING ...........................................................................................................................................25-27
CUTTING THE THREAD...........................................................................................................................................31
REPLACING THE NEEDLE ......................................................................................................................................31
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ..........................................................................................................................32
PRECISION DUAL-FEED QUILTING (PDQ )...........................................................................................................35
PATTERN CHART ...............................................................................................................................................37-38
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD ...............................................................................................................39
THREAD TENSION ...................................................................................................................................................40
LENGTH & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................................................41
PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................................42
PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................43
USEFUL FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................................................................44
ST RT/STOP button ........................................................................................................................................8
Reverse button .................................................................................................................................................8
uto-lock button................................................................................................................................................9
Needle position button .....................................................................................................................................9
Stitch width adjustment button........................................................................................................................10
Stitch length adjustment button ......................................................................................................................11
FUNC selection button ...................................................................................................................................11
Key lock button ...............................................................................................................................................12
Bobbin winding button ....................................................................................................................................12
Elongation button............................................................................................................................................12
Mirror image button ........................................................................................................................................13
Twin needle button .........................................................................................................................................13
Direct pattern selection and number buttons..................................................................................................14
Memory button................................................................................................................................................15
Edit button ......................................................................................................................................................15
Clear button ....................................................................................................................................................15
Connecting the machine.................................................................................................................................16
Using the needle threader ..............................................................................................................................28
Using the net ..................................................................................................................................................29
Raising up the lower thread............................................................................................................................30
ttaching the presser foot holder....................................................................................................................32
ttaching the presser foot...............................................................................................................................32
Removing the presser foot .............................................................................................................................32
Type of presser foot chart...............................................................................................................................33
Two-step presser foot lifter .............................................................................................................................34
To engage the ..........................................................................................................................35
To disengage the .....................................................................................................................36
Fabric positioning ...........................................................................................................................................36
Stitch width adjustment...................................................................................................................................41
Stitch length adjustment .................................................................................................................................41
Reverse ..........................................................................................................................................................44
Free arm sewing.............................................................................................................................................44
Installing the extension table ..........................................................................................................................45
To raise or drop the feed dogs .......................................................................................................................46
ttaching the knee lifter ..................................................................................................................................46
Knee lifter to raise / lower presser foot ...........................................................................................................46
GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
Bobbin winding ..........................................................................................................................................20-22
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PDQ system
PDQ system

USEFUL SEWING TIPS ............................................................................................................................................47
SELECTING STITCHES............................................................................................................................................48
BASIC STITCHING ...................................................................................................................................................49
BLIND HEM / LINGERIE STITCHING.......................................................................................................................51
OVERCASTING STITCHES......................................................................................................................................52
ZIPPER INSERTION ............................................................................................................................................53-54
BUTTON SEWING ....................................................................................................................................................55
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ................................................................................................................................56-59
BAR TACK STITCH .............................................................................................................................................60-61
EYELET STITCH .......................................................................................................................................................62
DARNING STITCH ...............................................................................................................................................63-64
NARROW HEMMING ...............................................................................................................................................65
QUILTING.............................................................................................................................................................66-69
ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE...........................................................................................................70
CORDING ..................................................................................................................................................................71
FAGOTING ................................................................................................................................................................72
GATHERING ........................................................................................................................................................73-74
SATIN STITCH SEWING...........................................................................................................................................75
SCALLOP STITCH....................................................................................................................................................76
SMOCKING ...............................................................................................................................................................77
THE TWIN NEEDLE.............................................................................................................................................78-79
ELONGATION ...........................................................................................................................................................80
MIRROR IMAGE........................................................................................................................................................81
MEMORY FUNCTION ..........................................................................................................................................82-85
WARNING FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................86
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................................89-90
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................................................................91-92
STITCH REFERENCE CHART ..........................................................................................................................93-102
Sewing corners...............................................................................................................................................47
Sewing on heavy fabric ..................................................................................................................................47
Straight stitches and needle position..............................................................................................................49
Zigzag stitches ...............................................................................................................................................49
Stretch stitch...................................................................................................................................................50
Using the overcasting foot ..............................................................................................................................52
Using the all purpose foot...............................................................................................................................52
Inserting a centered zipper .............................................................................................................................53
Inserting a side zipper ....................................................................................................................................54
Making a one-step buttonhole ...................................................................................................................56-59
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics...........................................................................................................59
To adjust the evenness of darning stitch ........................................................................................................64
Using the straight stitch needle plate..............................................................................................................66
Patchwork sewing...........................................................................................................................................66
Decorative patchwork stitching.......................................................................................................................67
Free motion darning, embroidery & monogramming.................................................................................68-69
Single cording.................................................................................................................................................71
Triple cording..................................................................................................................................................71
Scallop hem....................................................................................................................................................76
Scallop edging ................................................................................................................................................76
Combining patterns or letters ....................................................................................................................82-83
dding patterns or letters ...............................................................................................................................83
Editing patterns...............................................................................................................................................84
Clearing patterns or letters .............................................................................................................................84
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern.................................................................................................85
Warning animation message display..............................................................................................................86
Instruction animation message display...........................................................................................................87
Unlock.............................................................................................................................................................87
Warning beeping sound..................................................................................................................................88
Beeping sound................................................................................................................................................88
Cleaning the LCD screen ...............................................................................................................................89
Cleaning the sewing machine surface............................................................................................................89
Cleaning the hook .....................................................................................................................................89-90
STITCHES
DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES
DECORATIVE PATTERNS
APPENDIX
Hand quilting stitch .........................................................................................................................................66
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1. ll purpose foot (R )
2. Zipper foot (RB)
3. (RC)
4. Gathering foot (RD)
5. 1/4" inch quilting foot (RE)
6. Quilting foot (RF)
7. Hemmer foot (RG)
8. Cording foot (RH)
9. Overcasting foot (RI)
10.Buttonhole foot (RJ)
11.Satin stitch foot (RK)
12.Open toe foot (RN)
13.
(RL)
14.Free motion open toe
darning foot (RX)
15.Blind hem foot (RM)
16.
17.Brush/ Seam ripper
18.Spool cap (Large)(2X)
19.Spool cap (Small)(2X)
20.Bobbin (3X)
21.Cone holder (2X)
22.Net
23.Screwdriver (L & S)
24.Pack of needle
25.Instruction and
Reference Guide
26.Quick Reference Guide
27.Knee lifter
28.Soft cover
29.Foot control
30.Power cord
31.Straight stitch needle plate
32.Extension table
Button sewing foot
Free motion darning foot
Edge/ quilting guide
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ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
Tension dial
Spool pins
Retractable thread guide
Face plate
Presser foot pressure dial
Handwheel
Foot control
connector
Main power switch
Handle
Presser foot lever
Drop feed lever
LCD screen
Thread cutter
Operation buttons
Selection buttons
Sewing speed controller
Pattern adjustment dial
Function buttons
LCD screen
brightness control
Bobbin winder switch
and thread cutter
Knee lifter slot
Stitch pattern plate
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Needle plate
Sewing table and
accessory box
Bobbin thread guide
Precision dual-feed
quilting (PDQ )
Power supply connector
Bobbin winder

FOOT CONTROL
FOOT CONTROL
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to
the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
The appliance must be used with the foot control C-9001 manufactured by C IEN UNG
TAIWAN., LTD.
With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot
control plug and the power supply cord into their
appointed connectors on the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly
depress the foot control to start sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.
By tapping the foot control one time will allow the
needle to go up or down.
Note: The setting of the sewing speed controller will limit the maximum speed of the
machine when using the foot control.
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OPERATION BUTTONS
OPERATION BUTTONS
The machine will start running when the
ST RT/STOP button is pressed and will stop
when pressed the second time. The machine will
stitch slowly at the beginning of the sewing.
The sewing speed can be controlled by the
sewing speed controller.
START/STOP button
Reverse button
Needle position button
uto-lock button
Reverse button
ST RT/STOP button
Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the
sewing speed.
To increase the speed, slide the lever to the
right; to decrease the sewing speed, slide the
lever to the left.
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Select Group 2-B Patterns 00-06, 27-29 or Group
3-C Patterns 00-02, 04 and the machine will sew in
reverse. n arrow " " on the LCD screen display
appears while stitching in reverse. The machine
will sew forward after the button is released.
Select Group 2-B Patterns 07-26, 50-92, Group
3-C Patterns 03, 05-24 and Group 4-D Patterns
00-78 a reinforcement stitch sews at a low speed
and machine automatically stops if the reverse
button is pressed.
Note: The Reverse and START/STOP
button functions will work at the same
time even when foot control is connected.

When the Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 45 and
Group 3-C Patterns 01-02, 04, 18 are selected,
the machine will immediately sew 3 locking
stitches when the uto-lock button is pressed,
then will automatically stop.
The LCD screen will display the figure " " until
the locking stitches stop.
Auto-lock button
Needle position button
Press the button so that the arrow, on the LCD
screen, will point upward " " and the needle
will stop in the highest position.
When you press the button so that the arrow
points downward " ", the machine will stop
with the needle in the lowest position.
Pressing the needle position button once will raise
or lower the needle.
Pressing the needle position button twice will sew
one stitch.
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To stop machine at the end of the current pattern or
to sew a single pattern (except Group 2-B Patterns
00-05, 27-49 and Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18),
press the uto-lock button, the machine will sew 3
locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and
automatically stop.
The LCD screen will display the uto-stop figure
" " until the feature is cancelled.
The function will be cancelled if you press the
button once again or select another pattern.

FUNCTION BUTTONS
FUNCTION BUTTONS
Stitch width adjustment buttons
When you select a stitch, the machine will auto-
matically set the recommended stitch width, which
will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen.
The stitch width can be regulated by pressing the
stitch width adjustment buttons.
Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.
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For a narrower stitch, press the left side of the
button "". For a wider stitch, press the right side
of button "+". The stitch width can be adjusted
between "0.0-8.0".
Certain stitches have a limited stitch width. (See
" " on page 93.)Stitch reference chart
When Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 27-29 and
Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18 and Group 4-D
Pattern 50 are selected, the needle position is
regulated by the stitch width adjustment buttons.
Pressing the "" button (left), will move the needle
to the left and pressing the "+" button (right), will
move the needle to the right. The numbers will be
changed from left position "0.0" to extreme right
position "8.0". The pre-set center needle position
will be indicated as "4.0".
FUNC selection button
Stitch width
adjustment buttons
Stitch length
adjustment buttons
Elongation button
Mirror image button
Twin needle button
Bobbin winding button
Key lock button

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Stitch length adjustment button
When you select a stitch the machine will
automatically set the recommended stitch length
which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD
screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by
pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons.
For a shorter stitch, press the left side of the
button "". For a longer stitch, press the right
side of button "+". The stitch length can be
adjusted between "0.0-5.0".
Certain stitches have a limited stitch
length range.
Note:
FUNC selection button
The LCD screen will be set at direct mode when
you turn on the machine. By pressing the " "
button, the LED light will turn on. LCD screen
enters the pattern group screen automatically.
Press the numbered button corresponding to the
group of stitches. For example : Press FUNC, then
2 for group B. Then press the 2 digit pattern
number from group B on the stitch chart.
FUNC
Direct mode stitch selection (Group 1- )-
Select pattern from the numbered buttons or
" ", and then 1 to reenter direct selection.
Utility and decorative pattern mode (Group
2-B)- Press " ", then 2, and then pattern
number by using the numbered buttons.
Quilt pattern mode (Group 3-C)- Press " ",
then 3, and then pattern number by using
the numbered buttons.
Decorative pattern mode (Group 4-D)- Press
" ", then 4, and then pattern number by
using the numbered buttons.
Block letter mode - Press " ", then 5, and
then pattern number by using the numbered
buttons.
Script letter mode - Press " ", then 6, and
then pattern number by using the numbered
buttons.

Put the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft.
Push the bobbin winder switch to the left.
Press the " " button to wind the bobbin.
The LED light will be on while the bobbin is
winding.
Bobbin can wind in any operation mode.
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Key lock button
Press the " " button to lock the Function and
Selection buttons. Press the " " button again
to unlock. Lock buttons to prevent stitch settings
from accidentally being changed.
Attention: While the key lock button is locked
the Function and Selection buttons cannot be
operated.
FUNC
Bobbin winding button
Elongation button
Group 2-B Patterns 58-75 can be elongated up to
five times its normal length by pressing the " "
button, the LED light will turn on.
Combine different stitches in this group : change
width or length for a greater variety of patterns.

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Mirror imaging the pattern appears on the LCD
screen.
- Normal
B - Mirror imaged
AB
Mirror image button
Pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis
by pressing the " " button except for patterns
30-49 from the Group 2-B Patterns.
LED light will turn on. The machine will continue
to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror image
button is pressed again or the pattern is changed.
Twin needle button
Patterns can be sewn in two parallel lines of the
same stitch with the twin needle.
Press the " " button, LED light will turn on, and
the machine automatically reduces the maximum
width for the twin needle sewing by 2mm.
When using some straight stitches and the
needle position is set below 2.0, the width will
automatically move to 2.0mm.
Press the button again to return to single needle
sewing.
Note: Group 1-A pattern 0, 8, 9 and
Group 2-B patterns 27-49, Group 4-D
patterns 27, 28 cannot be used with twin
needle function.
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SELECTION BUTTONS
SELECTION BUTTONS
Direct pattern selection
and number buttons
Clear button
Edit button
Memory button
Direct pattern selection and number buttons
Direct pattern selection
Press the numbered button to the right of the utility
pattern shown when the mode button (FUNC) is
set at the direct mode (1- ).
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Number buttons
To select a pattern other than direct mode 1- :
Press the " " button and enter the number of
pattern group (see page 11). Then press the two
numbers of the desired pattern from the stitch
chart.
For example: For Group 2-B press FUNC then
button 2. Press 92.

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When combining characters or decorative patterns,
press the " " button to clear or erase one
character or pattern. See page 84 for details.
Clear button
If you wish to modify the pattern settings in the
memory mode, use the stitch width "+" or ""
button to select the pattern to be modified. Press
the " " button to enter the editing mode , the
LED light will turn on.
Manual setting function of the stitch width, stitch
length, mirror and uto-lock for these memorized
patterns can be changed. Press the " " button
again to exit the editing mode. See page 84 for
details.
Edit button
Press the " " button to enter the memory mode.
Select up to 8 memories for storing combinations
of characters and decorative stitches.
Up to 20 patterns can be combined in each memory.
Use the stitch width"+"and""button to scroll
through the pattern combination memorized. Press
the " " button again to exit the memory mode.
See page 82 for details.
Note: Direct Patterns, Group 2-B patterns
27-49 and Group 3-C pattern 00 cannot be
memorized.
Memory button

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE
Connecting the machine
Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the
machine is conforming to your electrical power.
Place the machine on a stable table.
1. Connect the power cord to the machine by inserting the plug into the power supply connector.
2. Connect the power cord plug to the electrical outlet.
3. Insert foot control plug into the foot control connector on machine.
* 001.The appliance must be used with foot control C-9
Polarized plug in ormation
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to
reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way. (For U.S. . only)
Caution: Never leave machine unattended when plugged in.
Always unplug this machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before
maintenance.
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TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF
TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF
Turn on the machine
Press the right side of the main power switch on
the right side of the machine, the
The lamp comes on when the machine is turn on.
power switch is
ON (" I ") .
Turn o the machine
When you are finished using the machine, turn it
off. In addition, before transporting the machine to
another location, be sure to turn it off.
1. Make sure the machine is not sewing.
2. Press the left side of the main power switch on
the right of the machine, the power switch is
OFF ("O") .
The lamp goes off when the machine is turn off.
3. Unplug the power supply cord from the power
supply jack.
Note: If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn off the machine
and unplug the power supply cord.
When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the
machine.
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UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN
UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN
Pattern
Tension
Needle position
Stitch length
Suggested presser foot
and identification letters
Pattern
Alphabet
Sound on
Stitch width
Group mode Bobbin winding
Sound on
Group mode
Pattern number
Single needle Needle up position
uto-stop
Suggested presser foot
and identification letters
Stitch width
Stitch length
Reverse
Twin needle Needle down position
uto-stop
Needle up position
uto-lock
Mirror
Single needle
Pattern
Tension
lphabet number
Pattern
Tension
Group mode
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Memory
Elongation
Needle up position
Pattern
Stitch length Suggested presser foot
and identification letters
Mirror
Tension
Bobbin winding
Stitch width
Pattern number
Magnification Single needle
Sound on
uto-stop
Memory number
Pattern to edit
Sound on
Needle up position
uto-stop
Mirror
Total number of patterns
Number of
current pattern
Stitch width
Stitch length
LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
The LCD screen brightness control dial is located
at the left of LCD screen. Use this to dial adjust
the sharpness of the LCD .
If no indication is shown on the screen after
switching on the power, adjust the LCD screen
brightness with the dial.
LCD screen brightness : Turn the dial to the
.
screen
right
toward the "+"
LCD screen darkness : Turn the dial to the left
toward the "".
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