ELNA eXcellence 790PRO User manual

eXcellence 790PRO
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WARNING:
This product contains a lithium button/coin cell battery.
If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is
swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe
internal burns and can lead to death in as little
as 2 hours. Always completely secure the battery
compartment. If the battery compartment does not close
securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries,
and keep it away from children. If you think batteries
might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of
the body, seek immediate medical attention.
When you start the machine for the rst time, be sure to
remove the tape from the battery cover on the rear side
of the machine.
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Set the clock after removing the tape from the battery
cover (refer to page 126).
Before You Use the Machine

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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):
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........................................................ 4
Standard Accessories.............................................. 5
Foot Control and Thread Cutter Switch................... 7
Adjusting the Thread Cutter Switch Position ........... 7
Extension Table....................................................... 9
How to carry the sewing machine............................ 9
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ............................... 10
Using foot control................................................. 11
Thread Cutter Switch............................................. 12
Preparation for Thread Cutter Switch .................. 12
Controlling Sewing Speed ..................................... 13
Foot Control........................................................... 13
Machine Operating Buttons................................... 14
Bobbin Winding Button and Jog Dials ................... 16
Touch Panel Keys ................................................. 17
On-screen Help ..................................................... 18
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ................ 19
Knee Lifter ............................................................. 19
Replacing the Presser Foot................................... 20
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder.............. 21
Attaching the Dual Feed Foot AD or the Dual Feed
Plus Foot HP2 ....................................................... 22
Attaching the Ruler work foot QR.......................... 22
Attaching the Professional Grade Foot HP............ 22
Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H or the Darning
Foot (open-toe) PD-H............................................ 23
Replacing Needles ................................................ 23
Fabric and Needle Chart ....................................... 24
Winding the Bobbin ............................................... 25
Inserting the Bobbin............................................... 28
Threading the Machine.......................................... 29
Built-in Needle Threader........................................ 31
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread.............................. 32
Replacing the Needle Plate................................... 33
ORDINARY SEWING MODE
Ordinary Stitch Patterns ........................................ 34
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode .............. 36
Utility Stitches........................................................ 38
Straight Stitches .................................................... 38
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric................... 38
Changing Sewing Direction ................................... 38
Turning a Square Corner....................................... 38
Securing Seams .................................................... 39
Cutting Threads..................................................... 39
Needle Plate Guides.............................................. 39
Variety of Straight Stitches .................................... 40
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device........................ 41
Dual Feed Plus Foot HP2...................................... 42
Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP ......... 43
Zigzag Stitches...................................................... 44
Variety of Overcasting Stitches ............................. 45
Manual Stitch Settings........................................... 46
Adjusting Thread Tension...................................... 48
Adjusting Foot Pressure Control............................ 48
Number of locking stitches .................................... 48
Foot up for Pivoting ............................................... 48
Favorite Stitch Adjustment..................................... 49
Other Utility Stitches.............................................. 51
BUTTONHOLES AND SPECIALTY
STITCHES
Variety of Buttonholes ........................................... 53
B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole............................. 54
Using the Stabilizer Plate ...................................... 58
B2 Automatic (square) Buttonhole......................... 59
Other Buttonholes.................................................. 61
B13 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole).......... 62
Corded Buttonhole................................................. 64
Specialty Stitches .................................................. 64
B14 Button Sewing................................................ 64
B15 Darning........................................................... 65
B17 Fly Stitch ........................................................ 66
B18-B22 Eyelets.................................................... 66
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Decorative Stitches................................................ 67
Quilting (Q) ............................................................ 74
Using the Quilting Guide Bar................................. 74
Q1-Q3 Patchwork Piecing ..................................... 74
Angle Scales on the Needle Plate......................... 74
Quilt Block Advisor ................................................ 75
Q73-Q78 Hand-look Quilt Stitches ........................ 77
S1-S31 Decorative Satin Stitches ......................... 77
Elongation Ratio .................................................... 77
Created Stitches (CS)............................................ 78
Twin Needle Sewing.............................................. 79
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN
COMBINATION
Mirror Image of Patterns........................................ 81
Bridge Stitches ...................................................... 81
Editing a Pattern Combination............................... 82
Deleting a Pattern.................................................. 82
Inserting a Pattern ................................................. 82
Startover Key......................................................... 83
Checking Pattern Combination Length.................. 84
Tapering ................................................................ 85

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MONOGRAMMING
Function Keys........................................................ 91
Manual Thread Tension......................................... 92
Individual Thread Tension Adjustment .................. 92
Unied Thread Tension Adjustment ...................... 92
Spacing.................................................................. 92
Reducing the Size of Letters ................................. 92
Programming a Monogram.................................... 93
Saving a Pattern Combination............................... 95
Opening a Pattern Combination ............................ 96
HAND STITCH STYLE
Hand Stitch Style................................................... 97
SEWING APPLICATION
Variety of Sewing Application................................ 98
Sewing Application ................................................ 99
Seaming Woven .................................................. 99
Seaming Stretch/Knit........................................... 99
Curve ................................................................... 99
Topstitching ......................................................... 99
Rolled Hem........................................................ 100
Overedge Woven............................................... 101
Overedge Stretch/Knit ....................................... 101
Overedge Heavy................................................ 101
Blind Hem .......................................................... 102
Shell Tuck.......................................................... 104
Lapped Zipper Sewing....................................... 104
Invisible zipper / CONCEAL® zipper ................. 107
Pouch zipper...................................................... 109
Gathering........................................................... 110
Easestitching ..................................................... 110
Basting............................................................... 111
Buttonhole ......................................................... 111
Button Sewing ................................................... 112
Tacking .............................................................. 113
Eyelet................................................................. 114
Smocking........................................................... 114
Fagoting............................................................. 115
Quilt Application................................................... 115
Patchwork piecing ............................................. 115
Free Motion Quilting .......................................... 116
Ruler Work......................................................... 117
Variable Zigzag.................................................. 118
Applique............................................................. 119
Straight Stitches (with dual feed)....................... 120
Decorative Quilt Stitch ....................................... 120
Clasp Stitches.................................................... 120
Sashiko.............................................................. 121
Hand-look QU.................................................... 121
INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZING
Quick Stitch Select .............................................. 122
Quilt Block Advisor .............................................. 122
Manual Dual Feed Setting................................... 123
Machine Information............................................ 124
Customizing Machine Settings ............................ 125
Machine Setting Mode......................................... 126
Sewing Setting Mode........................................... 128
Language Selection Mode................................... 130
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area ...................................... 131
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns .................... 132
Replacing the Coin Cell Battery for the Internal
Clock.................................................................... 133
Replacing the Needle Plate for Emergency......... 134
Problems and Warning Signals ........................... 135
Troubleshooting................................................... 136
Formatting USB Flash Drives.............................. 138
Stitch Chart.......................................................... 140
Stitch Chart (Monogram) ..................................... 142

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ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
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Face plate
Thread take-up lever
Left thread guide
Upper thread guide
Bobbin winding tension disk
Visual touch screen
Retractable thread guide
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin winder stopper
Bobbin thread cutter (upper)
Bobbin winding button
Stitch length adjusting dial (Jog dial)
Stitch width adjusting dial (Jog dial)
Feed balancing dial
Knee lifter socket
Needle plate release dial cap
Carrying handle (lower)
Thread cutter (on face plate)
Needle threader lever
Lower thread guide
Needle cramp screw
Needle bar thread guide
Needle
Zigzag foot A
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Bobbin thread cutter
Needle plate
Feed dog
Foot holder
Setscrew
Lever
Needle threader
Buttonhole lever
Start/stop button
Reverse button
Auto-lock button
Needle up/down button
Thread cutter button
Presser foot lifter button
Speed control slider
Presser foot lifter
Dual feed mechanism
Spool pins
Battery cover
Power switch
Machine socket
USB port
Foot control jack
Touch panel stylus holder
Handwheel
Right thread guide
Carrying handle (upper)
NOTE:
To carry the sewing machine, refer to page 9.
NOTE:
Sewing machine design and specications are subject
to change without prior notice.

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Standard Accessories
No. Part Name Part No.
1 Zigzag foot A (Set on the machine) 859802006
2 Overcasting foot M 859810007
3 Satin stitch foot F 8598 0 6011
4Blind hemming foot G 859807001
5 Zipper foot E 859805009
6 Invisible zipper foot Z 859815002
7 Automatic buttonhole foot R 862822013
8Stabilizer plate 859832016
9 Rolled hem foot D 859804008
10 Open toe satin stitch foot F2 859813000
11 Button sewing foot T 8598110 08
12 1/4˝ seam foot O 859814012
13 1/4˝ seam foot O (without guide) 202313104
14 Professional grade foot HP 865803006
15 Darning foot PD-H 859839002
16 Darning foot (open-toe) PD-H 859839013
17 Dual feed foot AD (twin) 859819017
18 Dual feed plus foot HP2 865522008
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Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC 859836009
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Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO 859837000
21 Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV 859812009
22 Variable zigzag open-toe foot QZ 862895006
23 Ruler work foot QR 862896007
24 Button shank plate 832820007
25 Bobbin X 5* (1 set on the machine) 102261103
26 Needle set 859856005
27 Lint brush 802424004
28 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) 647808009
29 Quilting guide bar 755802001
30 Screwdriver 820832005
31 Net X 2* 624806006
32 Spool holder (large) X 2* 822020503
33 Spool holder (small) X 2* 822019509
34 Spool holder (special) X 2* 862408008
35 Spool rest X 2* 770850001
36 Knee lifter 84 6 417011
37 Touch panel stylus 860194002
38 Needle plate (set on the machine) 867642001
39 Straight stitch needle plate 867802001
40 Professional grade needle plate HP 867803002
* This is a part number of single item (not set number).

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41 Extension table 867806016
42 Semi-hard fabric cover 86780110 3
43 Accessory box 866801018
44 Instruction book 867800179
45 PC Application Pack 867820005
46 Power cable*
U.S.A. and Canada 856519004
U.K. 830377008
Australia 830314018
Continental Europe 830335004
* The power supply cable included may differ from the
illustration.
No. Part Name Part No.
47 Foot control 043770104
48 Thread cutter switch 867811003
49 Cable tie 767849306
50 Base plate 767849100
*Rubber sole X 6** 525010005
51 Setscrew X 4** 000081005
52 Setscrew X 2** 865045002
53 Washer X 2** 000072508
54 Rubber sole X 2** 525010005
* Rubber sole X 6 are already attached on the under side
of the base plate.
** This is a part number of single item (not set number).
NOTE:
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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Adjusting the Thread Cutter Switch Position
Placing the thread cutter switch to the left
The thread cutter switch position can be adjusted for your
convenience.
If you wish to attach the thread cutter switch to the left
side of the foot control, follow the procedure below.
NOTE:
Phillips head screwdriver is not included with this
machine.
zRemove the setscrews A q, B wand washers ewith
a Phillips head screwdriver.
q Setscrew A
w Setscrew B
e Washer
xTurn the base plate 180 degrees.
cAttach the foot control and thread cutter switch
with the setscrews and the washers e. Tighten the
setscrews A qand B w. Be sure that the cable is not
caught between the foot control and the base plate.
Foot Control and Thread Cutter Switch
To attach the foot control qand the thread cutter
switch wto the base plate e, tighten setscrews r, and
setscrews twith washers yas shown.
q Foot control
w Thread cutter switch
e Base plate
r Setscrew A
t Setscrew B
y Washer

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Adjusting the horizontal position of the thread cutter
switch
zLoosen the setscrews qunder the switch.
qSetscrew
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x Slide the switch to left or right, and x it at the
desired position by tightening the setscrews with a
screwdriver.
Adjusting the vertical position of the thread cutter
switch
zRemove the setscrews qand washers w.
xMove the switch to forward or backward, and attach
the switch at the desired position e and x it
with the setscrews qand washers w.
NOTE:
To x the thread cutter switch to its lowest position, x
the setscrews into the hole r, and then holes t.
Tighten the setscrews securely.
Peel off the backing paper from the rubber sole y
and attach it to the bottom of the thread cutter switch
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Extension Table
Attaching the table
Spread the legs of extension table.
How to carry the sewing machine
When carrying the sewing machine, hold the lower
carrying handles with both hands.
Do not push the visual touch screen with your body.
q Carrying handle (lower)
Holding the table with both hands and slide it gently to
the right.
Adjusting the table height
Turn setscrews of the table legs with a Phillips head
screwdriver.
NOTE:
A Phillips head screwdriver is required for adjusting
the extension table height.
NOTE:
Use the carrying handle (upper) for a supportive
purpose.
w Carrying handle (upper)
CAUTION:
Make sure there should be no accessory stored in the
drawer when leaning the extension table against any
wall.
If the accessories are stored into the drawer, the
accessories stored inside of the drawer may be messed
up and accessories may be stuck between the table and
the drawer, or accessories and the drawer may falls off
from the extension table.
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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 cleaning the machine.
Do not place any objects on the foot control.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on the switch indicates the “off” position
of the switch.
Foot controller Model 21390 is for use with this sewing
machine.
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.
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
zFirst make sure the power switch qis off.
xInsert the machine plug wof the power supply cable
into the machine socket e.
cInsert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t,
and turn the power switch qon.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
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r Power supply plug
t 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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Using foot control
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 machine plug wof the power supply cable
into the machine socket e.
cDraw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
pin connector rinto the jack ton the machine.
vInsert the power supply plug yinto the wall outlet u,
and turn the power switch qon.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine socket
r Pin connector
t Jack
y Power supply plug
u Wall outlet
NOTE:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.

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Preparation for Thread Cutter Switch
zRemove the cable tie qfrom the cable.
xIf you wish to use the thread cutter switch, you need
to connect it with the foot control.
Insert the pin connector w into the jack eon the foot
control.
cTurn the foot control upside down.
Open the cover of the foot control.
vDraw out the cable from the foot control.
Thread Cutter Switch
If you wish to use the thread cutter switch, pull out the
cord from the foot control and insert the pin connector
into the jack on the machine.

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After sewing, depress the thread cutter switch qon the
right side of the foot control to trim the both needle and
bobbin threads.
Do not depress the thread cutter switch until the start/
stop button turns green w.
qThread cutter switch
NOTE:
• Threads are trimmed when the thread cutter switch
is depressed for more than 0.5 seconds.
• The thread cutter switch does not work without the
foot control being depressed rst.
• Bundle the cables with the cable tie as necessary.
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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.
The sewing speed can be changed while stitching.
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.
• You can select the desired start-up speed from
slow, medium or high (refer to page 129).
NOTE:
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.
Cord storage
The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in
the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.
q Base cover
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Operating Instructions:
Foot control model 21390 is for use with this sewing
machine.

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There will be particular functions of the reverse button
when the patterns shown above are selected. Refer to
pages 40, 59-60, 65 and 113 for instructions.
• 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.
Machine Operating Buttons
q Start/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 129).
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.
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• When the following stitch patterns are selected;
Utility Applique Quilt Bridge
• When the following stitch patterns are selected;
Utility Buttonhole

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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 and the LED signal uwill blink. 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 the current pattern. The machine will
automatically stop.
When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock
button and the LED signal uwill blink. 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 128).
r Needle up/down button
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle in the down
position.
However, you can change the needle stop position in the
machine setting mode (refer to page 128).
tThread cutter button
After nishing sewing, press this button to trim the
threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming
the threads (refer to page 39).
The LED signal iblinks when the machine trims
threads.
After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the
bobbin thread.
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 plate if the thread is
#30 or thicker (refer to page 39).
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• When the following stitch patterns are selected;
Utility Applique Quilt Bridge
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The presser foot will go up or down by pressing this
button.
You can also use the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to
raise and lower the presser foot (refer to page 19).

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Bobbin Winding Button and Jog Dials
qBobbin winding button (refer to page 27)
Press this button to wind the bobbin.
wStitch width adjusting dial (refer to pages 46, 47,
57, 65-66, etc)
Turn this jog dial to alter the stitch width or needle drop
position of the selected stitch pattern.
eStitch length adjusting dial (refer to pages 46, 47,
57, 65-66, etc)
Turn this jog dial to alter the stitch length of the selected
pattern.

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qHome key
Press this key to return the top of the utility stitch pattern
selections.
wOpen le key (refer to page 96)
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.
eFunction menu key (refer to page 122)
Press this key to open the function menu.
You can select the following functions from this menu.
• Quick Stitch Select
• Quilt Block Advisor
• Manual Dual Feed Setting
• Machine Information
rSet mode key (refer to page 125)
Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can
customize the machine settings to your preference.
The settings for Machine Settings, Sewing Settings and
Language Settings are available in this mode.
tHelp key (refer to page 18)
Press this key to view the step-by-step visual guides
about the essential operations.
yLockout 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 and keys
except the lockout key, needle plate release key uand
presser foot lifter button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.
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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On-screen Help
Press the help key to open the help menu.
You can view instructions on 6 topics of essential
operations of the machine.
Select the help topic by pressing the book icon and the
step-by-step instruction will open.
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Help key
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Book icon
To view the next page, press the next page key.
To view the previous page, press the previous page key.
Press the X key to close the current window.
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Next page key
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Previous page key
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X key