ELNA eXcellence 770 User manual

eXcellence 770
| Instruction Manual |

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug
this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing
machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Europe only:
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 outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):
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.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant
National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts................................................................ 3
Standard Accessories...................................................... 4
Accessory Storage .......................................................... 5
Extension Table ............................................................... 5
Free-arm sewing.............................................................. 5
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ......................................... 6
Operating Instructions: .................................................... 6
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................... 7
Foot Control..................................................................... 7
Machine Operating Buttons............................................. 8
Touch Panel Keys............................................................ 9
Winding the Bobbin ....................................................... 10
Threading the Machine.................................................. 13
Built-in Needle Threader................................................ 14
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread...................................... 15
Replacing Needles ........................................................ 16
Fabric and Needle Chart ............................................... 16
Replacing the Presser Foot........................................... 17
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder...................... 18
Attaching the Dual Feed Foot (Optional item) ............... 19
Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H.................................. 19
Attaching the Professional grade Foot HP
(Optional item)............................................................... 19
Replacing the Needle Plate........................................... 20
Retractable Sewing Light............................................... 21
Dropping the Feed Dog ................................................. 21
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ........................ 21
Knee Lifter (Optional item)............................................. 22
ORDINARY SEWING MODE
Ordinary Stitch Patterns ................................................ 23
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode ...................... 24
Utility Stitches................................................................ 26
Straight Stitches ............................................................ 26
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric........................... 26
Changing Sewing Direction ........................................... 26
Turning a Square Corner............................................... 26
Securing Seams ............................................................ 27
Cutting Threads ............................................................. 27
Needle Plate Guides...................................................... 27
Variety of Straight Stitches ............................................ 28
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device................................ 29
Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP (Optional
item)............................................................................... 30
Zigzag Stitches.............................................................. 31
Variety of Overcasting Stitches...................................... 32
Manual Stitch Settings................................................... 33
Adjusting Thread Tension .............................................. 34
Adjusting Foot Pressure Control.................................... 34
Foot up for Pivoting ....................................................... 34
Favorite Stitch Adjustment............................................. 35
Other Utility Stitches...................................................... 36
Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches ............................... 38
Variety of Buttonholes.................................................... 38
B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole..................................... 39
Using the Stabilizer Plate .............................................. 43
B2 Automatic (Square) Buttonhole ................................ 44
Other Buttonholes.......................................................... 46
B11 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole).................. 47
Corded Buttonhole......................................................... 49
Speciality Stitches ......................................................... 50
B13 Darning................................................................... 50
B15 Fly Stitch ................................................................ 51
B16-B18 Eyelets............................................................ 51
Decorative Stitches........................................................ 52
Quilting(Q) ..................................................................... 57
Using the Quilting Guide Bar (Optional item) ................ 57
Q1-Q3 Patchwork Piecing ............................................. 57
Angle Scales on the Needle Plate................................. 57
Circular Sewing ............................................................. 58
Circular Sewing Attachment .......................................... 58
Q71-Q74 Hand-look Quilt Stitches ................................ 59
S1-S24 Decorative Satin Stitches ................................. 60
Elongation Ratio ............................................................ 60
Created Stitches (CS).................................................... 61
Twin Needle Sewing ...................................................... 62
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION
Mirror Image of Patterns................................................ 63
Bridge Stitches .............................................................. 63
Editing a Pattern Combination....................................... 64
Deleting a Pattern.......................................................... 64
Inserting a Pattern ......................................................... 64
Startover Key................................................................. 65
Checking Pattern Combination Length.......................... 66
Monogramming.............................................................. 67
Function Keys................................................................ 67
Manual Thread Tension ................................................. 68
Individual Thread Tension Adjustment........................... 68
Unied Thread Tension Adjustment............................... 68
Spacing.......................................................................... 68
Reducing the Size of Letters ......................................... 68
Programming a Monogram............................................ 69
Saving a Pattern Combination....................................... 70
Opening a Pattern Combination .................................... 71
SEWING APPLICATION
Sewing Application ........................................................ 72
Seaming ........................................................................ 73
Overedge....................................................................... 74
Blind Hem...................................................................... 75
Shell Tuck ...................................................................... 76
Rolled Hem.................................................................... 77
Zipper Sewing................................................................ 78
Concealed Zipper Sewing (Optional item)..................... 81
Gathering....................................................................... 83
Basting........................................................................... 83
Button Sewing ............................................................... 84
Tacking .......................................................................... 85
Applique......................................................................... 86
Patchwork...................................................................... 87
Quilting .......................................................................... 88
Straight Stitches (with dual feed)................................... 88
Clasp Stitches................................................................ 88
Free Quilting.................................................................. 89
One Stitch Off................................................................ 89
Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting ............................. 89
Sculpture Stitches.......................................................... 89
Hand-look Quilt Stitches................................................ 90
Variable Zigzag.............................................................. 90
Maximum Zigzag Width Adjustment .............................. 90
CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Machine Setting Mode................................................... 91
Common Setting Mode.................................................. 91
Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode...................................... 94
Language Selection Mode............................................. 97
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns .............................. 97
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area................................................. 98
Problems and Warning Signals ..................................... 99
Troubleshooting........................................................... 100
Stitch Chart.................................................................. 101
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...................... 105

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tESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
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Thread take-up lever
Reference chart
Top cover
Touch panel stylus holder
Foot storage compartment
Bobbin thread cutter B
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin thread cutter A
Hole for extra spool pin
Spool pin
Spool holder (large)
Retractable light
Face cover
Needle threader lever
Thread cutter
Extension table (accessory storage)
Needle plate release lever
Holes for circular pivot pin
Start/stop button
Reverse button
Auto-lock button
Needle up/down button
Presser foot lifter button
Thread cutter button
Feed balancing dial
Knee lifter socket *
Speed control slider
Visual touch screen
Lower thread guide
Needle clamp screw
Needle
Zigzag foot A
Needle plate
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Feed dog
Foot holder
Setscrew
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Carrying handle
Handwheel
Dual feed balancing dial
Thread cutter switch jack *
USB port
Drop feed lever
Machine socket
Foot control jack
Power switch
Dual feed drive
Presser foot lifter
NOTE:
• To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle
with your hand, and support the sewing machine with
the other hand.
• Sewing machine design and specications are subject
to change without prior notice.
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* Thread cutter switch is the optional item.

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Standard Accessories
No. Part Name Part No.
1Zigzag foot A (Set on the machine) 859802006
2 Overedge foot M 859810007
3Satin stitch foot F 859806011
4Blind hemming foot G 859807001
5 Zipper foot E 859805009
6 Automatic buttonhole foot R 862822013
7Stabilizer plate 859832016
8 Rolled hem foot D 859804008
9 Darning foot PD-H 859839002
10 Button sewing foot T 859811008
11 Button shank plate 832820007
12 Straight stitch needle plate 862817118
13 Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine) 102261103
14 Needle set 859856005
15 Extra spool pin 809146000
16 Screwdriver 820832005
17 Lint brush 802424004
18 Seam ripper (buttonhole opener) 647808009
19 Circular pivot pin 849801004
20 Spool holder (large) x 2 (1 set on the
machine) 822020503
21 Spool holder x 2 (small) 822019509
22 Spool holder x 2 (special) 862408008
23 Touch panel stylus 860194002
24 Circular sewing attachment 202136008
25 Instruction book 865800519
26 Semi-hard fabric cover 858802069
27 Power cable *
U.S.A and Canada 856519004
U.K. 830377008
Australia 830314018
Continental Europe 830335004
28 Foot control C-1036
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A presentation video with quick-start information is
available for this model and can be downloaded from
our website at www.elna.com/support

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Extension Table
The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free-arm sewing.
qExtension table
wFree-arm
To detach:
Draw the table out to the left.
To attach:
Slide the table on the base and push the table to the
right.
Free-arm sewing
Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves,
waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or
elbows.
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Accessory Storage
The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
compartment of the extension table and the compartment
under the top cover.
To store the accessories in the compartment of the
extension table, push up the cover towards you to open
the accessory storage.
qPresser foot
wButtonhole stabilizer plate
eAutomatic buttonhole foot R
r Straight stitch needle plate
tBobbin
yCircular pivot pin
uExtra spool pin
Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment
in the extension table.
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If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
on the machine.
zFirst make sure the power switch qis off.
xInsert the pin connector winto the jack eon the
machine.
cInsert the machine plug rof the power supply cable
into the machine socket t.
vInsert the power supply plug yinto the wall outlet u,
and turn the power switch qon.
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Power switch
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Pin connector
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Jack
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Machine plug
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Machine socket
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Power supply plug
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Wall outlet
NOTE:
Make sure to use the power supply cable that came with
the machine.
If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
before turning it on again.
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WARNING:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine from the power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control.
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Connecting the Power Supply
zFirst make sure the power switch qis off.
xInsert the machine plug wof the power supply cord
into the machine socket e.
cInsert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t,
and turn the power switch qon.
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Power switch
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Machine plug
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Machine socket
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Power supply plug
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Wall outlet
NOTE:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
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Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of
the switch.
For the U.S.A. and Canada only
Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not t
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control slider
You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed
control slider according to your sewing needs.
To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the
right.
To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.
Foot Control
Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you press the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
NOTE:
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by
the speed control slider when the foot control is fully
depressed.
This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown
safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the
machine is running overloaded. Follow the safety
instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.
Operating Instructions:
Foot control model YC-485EC-1 is for use with this
sewing machine.

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Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
immediately. The machine will automatically stop.
When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock button
to blink the LED signal u. The machine will immediately
sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the
machine is started.
• When any other stitches are selected;
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch at the
end of current pattern. The machine will automatically
stop.
When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock button
to blink the LED signal u. The machine will sew a locking
stitch at the end of the current pattern and automatically
stop when the machine is started.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after
locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is turned
on (refer to page 96).
rNeedle up/down button
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle in down position.
However, you can change the needle stop position in the
machine setting mode (refer to page 94).
tPresser foot lifter button
The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this
button.
You can also use the presser foot lifter and knee lifter
(optional item) to raise and lower the presser foot (refer to
page 21-22).
yThread cutter button
After nish sewing, press this button to trim the threads.
The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the
threads (refer to page 27).
The LED signal iblinks when the machine trims
threads.
Machine Operating Buttons
qStart/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the rst few
stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed
control slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this
button is pressed.
The button will turn red when the machine is running, and
green when it has been stopped.
Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow
down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when
the button is released.
NOTE:
• The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
• You can select the desired start-up speed from slow,
medium or high (refer to page 95).
NOTE:
The thread cutter button does not function:
- directly after turning on the power.
- when the presser foot is raised with the foot lifter.
- after being pressed 3 times in a row.
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
#30 or thicker (refer to page 27).
wReverse button
• When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3, or BR1-
BR6, is selected;
eAuto-lock button
• When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3, or BR1-
BR6, is selected;
The machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse
button is pressed. Release the button to sew forward.
When the machine is stopped and foot control is
disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly as
long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the button
to stop the machine.
• When any other stitches are selected;
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.
NOTE:
There will be particular functions of the reverse button
when stitch pattern U2, U3, B2, B13, or B14 is selected.
Refer to pages 28, 44-45, 50 and 85 for instructions.
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qOpen le key (refer to page 61, 71)
Press this key and the open le window will open.
You can open pattern combinations and monograms
saved in the machine’s internal memory or on a USB
ash drive.
wSet mode key (refer to page 91)
Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can
customize the machine settings to your preference.
The machine settings for Common Settings, Ordinary
Sewing and Choose Language are available in this mode
eLockout key
Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the
machine, replacing the accessories etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons except the lock
key and presser foot lifter button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.
rPage keys
Press the page key to display the next page or previous
page. Press and hold the page key to turn the pages
continuously.
tTouch bar
Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display
the next page or previous page.
Touch Panel Keys
CAUTION:
Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen with
hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the
like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard
accessories.

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Extra spool pin
Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin
without unthreading the machine while working on a
sewing project.
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and x the
spool with the spool holder.
qExtra spool pin
wHole for extra spool pin
e Large spool holder
Setting the spool of thread
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it rmly against
the spool of thread.
q Large spool holder
Winding the Bobbin
Removing the Bobbin
Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
remove the hook cover plate.
qHook cover release button
wHook cover plate
Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
eBobbin
NOTE:
Use the “J” plastic bobbins for horizontal hook (marked
with “J” r). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound
paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or
damage to the bobbin holder.
Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools
of thread.
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Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specic size of
the spool of threads as shown.
The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows;
The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8˝ to
7/16˝ (9.5 to 10.5 mm)), and the spool length has a range
of 2 3/4˝ to 3˝ (70 to 75 mm).
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r Hole diameter (3/8˝ to 7/16˝)
t Spool length (2 3/4˝ to 3˝)
Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and
hold the spool as illustrated.
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vPass the thread to the bobbin.
Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around
the bobbin clockwise several times.
bInsert the thread into one of the slits u of the ange
plate yand pull the thread to cut.
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nPush the bobbin to the right. The visual touch screen
will show the bobbin winding sign.
m Start the machine.
Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and
stops spinning.
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original
position.
,Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread
cutter B i.
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Winding the bobbin
zPull the thread from the spool.
Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot q.
Draw the thread to the left and forward around the
thread guide w.
Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around and
under the guide plate e.
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Guide slot
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Thread guide
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Guide plate
xFirmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with
both hands.
NOTE:
Set the speed control slider at the fastest position (refer
to page 7).
NOTE:
For safety purposes, the machine will automatically stop
1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.
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Inserting the bobbin
zPress the lockout key.
Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread
running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook
cover plate.
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End of thread
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Bobbin holder
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Hook cover plate
x Hold the bobbin with your ngertip so it does not
rotate.
Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin
holder.
Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide.
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Front notch
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Guide
cDraw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide
path marked “1”.
Make sure that the thread comes out from the side
notch of the bobbin holder.
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Side notch
vContinue to draw the thread along the guide path
marked “2” and pull the thread to the right through the
slit. The thread will be cut to a proper length and held
in place.
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Push down the hook cover plate to t in place.
NOTE:
If the thread does not come out from the side notch,
rethread from step z.
NOTE:
Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread.
Refer to page 15 for how to draw up the bobbin thread.
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Threading the Machine
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before threading the machine.
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Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up
lever to the highest position.
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. The
presser foot will go down and the upper thread tension
disks will open.
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Pass the thread in order zto ,.
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Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot w.
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xBe sure that the thread is pulled down under the notch
eand into the space below the guide slot as shown.
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Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread
around the corner of the guide.
Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right
channel until the thread snaps.
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Draw the thread down along the right channel and
around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the
thread up along the left channel.
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Left channel
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While holding the thread at the spool, rmly draw the
thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw
the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up
lever.
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Then pull the thread down along the left channel and
through the lower thread guide.
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Slide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread
guide to the left.
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Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to
the next page).
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nPull the thread loop to take the thread end out through
the needle eye to the rear.
bRaise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is
pulled up through the needle eye.
zPress the needle up/down button to raise the needle.
Press the lockout key to lock the machine.
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Lockout key
xDraw the thread through the slit eof the needle
threader. The thread should pass under the hook r.
e
Slit
r
Hook
NOTE:
• The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle.
Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.
Do not use thread size 30 or thicker.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin
needle.
NOTE:
If the thread is caught in the hook and the thread loop is
not formed, remove the thread from the hook and pull it
to take the thread end out through the needle eye.
z
c
v
n
cPull the thread up and slip it between the thread cutter
and face plate from behind.
Pull the thread toward you to cut.
vPull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
b
q
er
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x
Built-in Needle Threader

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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread
After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin
holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the
bobbin thread.
However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when
sewing gathering stitches etc.
zRemove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin
holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according
to the instructions on page 12, but leave a 10 cm (4˝)
tail of bobbin thread as shown.
q
Bobbin thread
xRaise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
with your left hand.
e
Needle thread
cPress the needle up/down button twice to lower and
raise the needle and pick up the bobbin thread.
r
Needle up/down button
vPull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the
presser foot.
NOTE:
Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.
wThread cutter
z
c
v
x
q
w
e
r

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Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
q Lockout key
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
wNeedle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at
side of the needle to the rear.
eFlat side
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw rmly with a screwdriver.
To check needle straightness, place the at side of the
needle onto something at (a needle plate, glass etc.).
The gap between the needle and the at surface should
be consistent.
rGap
Never use a blunt needle.
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the needle.
Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Organza
Crepe
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-
100
Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75
Medium
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-
80
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#11/75-14/90
Heavy
weight
Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-
50
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#14/90-16/100
Fabric and Needle Chart
• For general sewing, use red needle.
• Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing
ne fabrics.
• In general, use the same thread for both needle and
bobbin.
• Use a blue tip needle for sewing ne fabrics, stretch
fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped
stitches.
• Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting
and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or ne fabrics to
prevent seam puckering.
• Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece
of the same fabric you will use for actual sewing.
NOTE:
1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are
included in the needle case (Part No. 859856005).
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w
q
r
Replacing Needles

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Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
qNeedle up/down button
w Lockout key
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to before
replacing the presser foot.
Use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
r
u
Raise the presser foot lifter.
ePresser foot lifter
y
t
w
e
Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder.
The presser foot will drop off.
r Lever
Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just
under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.
Each foot is marked with an identication letter.
tPin
yGroove
u Identication letter
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the lever, do not push it down.
q
Replacing the Presser Foot

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Removing the foot holder
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the
presser foot lifter.
qNeedle up/down button
w Lockout key
ePresser foot lifter
t
t
r
y
r
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the foot holder.
e
w
Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder.
r Setscrew
tFoot holder
Attaching the foot holder
Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.
Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
yPresser bar
q
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
Remove the foot holder before using the dual feed foot or
darning foot.