ELNA eXcellence 792PRO User manual

ⅠInstruction Book Ⅰ
eXcellence 792PRO

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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.
(1) Tape
(2) Battery cover
Set the clock after removing the tape from the battery
cover (refer to page 137).
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. (EEA (European Economic Area) and UK)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts................................................................4
Standard Accessories...................................................... 5
Foot Control and Thread Cutter Switch...........................8
Adjusting the Thread Cutter Switch Position ...................8
Extra Wide Table ...........................................................10
How to Carry the Sewing Machine ................................ 10
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ....................................... 11
Using Start/Stop Button............................................... 11
Using Foot Control ......................................................12
Thread Cutter Switch.....................................................13
Controlling Sewing Speed .............................................14
Speed Control Slider ...................................................14
Foot Control.................................................................14
Machine Operating Buttons...........................................15
Bobbin Winding Button and Jog Dials ........................... 17
Thumb Wheel ................................................................17
Touch Panel Keys..........................................................18
On-screen Help .............................................................19
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ........................ 20
Knee Lifter .....................................................................20
Replacing the Presser Foot...........................................21
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder...................... 22
Attaching Dual Feed Foot AD or Dual Feed Plus
Professional Foot HP2...................................................23
Attaching the Ruler Work Foot QR................................23
Attaching the Professional Grade Foot HP....................23
Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H or the Darning Foot
PD-H (open-toe) ............................................................24
Replacing Needles ........................................................24
Fabric and Needle Chart ............................................... 25
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate .......................... 25
Winding the Bobbin ....................................................... 26
Inserting the Bobbin ....................................................29
Threading the Machine..................................................30
Guide Sticker for Threading.........................................31
Built-in Needle Threader................................................32
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ..................................... 33
Replacing the Needle Plate...........................................34
ORDINARY SEWING MODE
Ordinary Stitch Patterns ................................................ 35
Function Keys................................................................37
Utility Stitches................................................................39
Straight Stitches ..........................................................39
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric.........................39
Changing Sewing Direction .........................................39
Turning a Square Corner.............................................39
Securing Seams ..........................................................40
Cutting Threads...........................................................40
Needle Plate Guides......................................................40
Variety of Straight Stitches ............................................41
Sewing with the Dual Feed Drive .................................. 42
Dual Feed Plus Professional Foot HP2.........................43
Sewing with the Professional Grade Foot HP ............... 44
Floating Mode................................................................45
Variety of Zigzag Stitches .............................................. 46
Variety of Overcasting Stitches...................................... 47
Manual Stitch Settings...................................................48
Adjusting Thread Tension ............................................49
Adjusting Foot Pressure Control .................................50
Number of Locking Stitches ........................................50
Foot Up for Pivoting.......................................................50
Favorite Stitch Adjustment .............................................51
Cloth Guide....................................................................53
Other Utility Stitches......................................................54
BUTTONHOLES AND SPECIALTY
STITCHES
Variety of Buttonholes.................................................... 56
B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole.....................................57
Double Layer Buttonhole...............................................59
Manual Settings.............................................................60
Using the Stabilizer Plate .............................................. 61
B2 Automatic (Square) Buttonhole ................................ 62
Other Buttonholes..........................................................64
B13 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole).................. 65
Corded Buttonhole.........................................................67
Specialty Stitches ..........................................................67
B14 Button Sewing........................................................67
B15 Darning...................................................................68
B16 Tacking ...................................................................69
B17 Fly Stitch ................................................................ 69
B18-B22 Eyelets............................................................69
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Decorative Stitches........................................................70
Quilting ..........................................................................79
Using the Quilting Guide Bar....................................... 79
Q1-Q3 Patchwork Piecing ...........................................79
Angle Scales on the Needle Plate............................... 79
Quilt Block Advisor.........................................................80
Q80-Q85 Hand-Look Quilt Stitches...............................82
Satin Stitches.................................................................82
Elongation Ratio ..........................................................82
Mirage Stitches..............................................................83
Created Stitches............................................................84
Twin Needle Sewing ...................................................... 85
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN
COMBINATION
Mirror Image of Patterns................................................87
Bridge Stitches ..............................................................87
Editing a Pattern Combination....................................... 88
Deleting a Pattern........................................................88
Inserting a Pattern .......................................................88
Startover Key...............................................................89
Checking Pattern Combination Length........................ 90
Tapering.........................................................................91
Tapered Stitch Sample 1 ............................................. 91
Auto-lock Stitch Function............................................. 92
Flipping the Tapered Pattern 1 ....................................92
Adjustment of Tapered Stitches................................... 93
Flipping the Tapered Pattern 2 ....................................94
Tapered Stitch Sample 2 ............................................. 95

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MONOGRAMMING
Function Keys................................................................97
Manual Thread Tension .................................................98
Individual Thread Tension Adjustment......................... 98
Unied Thread Tension Adjustment ............................. 98
Spacing..........................................................................98
Reducing the Size of Letters ......................................... 98
Programming a Monogram............................................99
Saving a Pattern Combination..................................... 101
Creating a New Folder ..............................................101
Deleting a File or Folder ............................................101
Changing a File Name or Folder Name ....................102
Opening a Pattern Combination ..................................102
HAND STITCH STYLE
Hand Stitch Style.........................................................103
SEWING APPLICATION
Variety of Sewing Applications.....................................104
Sewing.........................................................................105
Seaming Woven ........................................................105
Seaming Stretch/Knit................................................. 105
Curve......................................................................... 105
Topstitching ...............................................................105
Rolled Hem................................................................106
Overedge Woven.......................................................107
Overedge Stretch/Knit ...............................................107
Overedge Heavy .......................................................107
Blind Hem.................................................................. 108
Shell Tuck.................................................................. 110
Lapped Zipper ........................................................... 110
Invisible Zipper .......................................................... 113
Pouch Zipper ............................................................. 115
Gathering................................................................... 117
Easestitching ............................................................. 117
Basting ...................................................................... 118
Buttonhole ................................................................. 118
Button ........................................................................ 119
Tacking ......................................................................120
Eyelet ........................................................................121
Smocking...................................................................122
Fagoting ....................................................................122
Quilt .............................................................................123
Patchwork Piecing..................................................... 123
Free Motion ...............................................................124
Accurate Stitch Regulator Function/A.S.R. Foot
Holder........................................................................ 125
Changing the Foot Attachment..................................127
Ruler Work.................................................................128
Variable ZZ ................................................................129
Applique ....................................................................130
Straight Stitch (with Dual Feed)................................. 131
Decorative Quilt Stitch............................................... 131
Clasp Stitch ...............................................................131
Sashiko......................................................................132
Hand-Look QU ..........................................................132
INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZING
Quick Stitch Select ...................................................... 133
Quilt Block Advisor.......................................................133
Manual Dual Feed Setting...........................................134
Machine Information....................................................135
Customizing Machine Settings .................................... 136
Machine Setting Mode.................................................137
Sewing Setting Mode...................................................139
Language Setting Mode .............................................. 141
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area...............................................142
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ............................ 143
Replacing the Coin Cell Battery for the Internal Clock 144
Replacing the Needle Plate for Emergency.................145
Problems and Warning Signals ...................................146
Troubleshooting...........................................................147
Formatting USB Flash Drives......................................149
Stitch Chart..................................................................151
Stitch Chart (Monogram) ............................................. 153

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ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
(1) Face plate
(2) Thread take-up lever
(3) Left thread guide
(4) Upper thread guide
(5) Bobbin winding tension disk
(6) Visual touch screen
(7) Retractable thread guide
(8) Bobbin winder spindle
(9) Bobbin winder stopper
(10) Bobbin thread cutter (upper)
(11) Bobbin winding button
(12) Stitch length adjusting dial (Jog dial)
(13) Stitch width adjusting dial (Jog dial)
(14) Feed balancing dial
(15) Knee lifter socket
(16) Needle plate release dial cap
(17) Carrying handle (lower)
(18) Thread cutter (on face plate)
(19) Needle threader lever
(20) Lower thread guide
(21) Needle clamp screw
(22) Needle bar thread guide
(23) Needle
(24) Zigzag foot A
(25) Hook cover release button
(26) Hook cover plate
(27) Bobbin thread cutter
(28) Needle plate
(29) Feed dogs
(30) Foot holder
(31) Thumbscrew
(32) Lever
(33) Needle threader
(34) Buttonhole lever
(35) Thumb wheel
(36) Start/stop button
(37) Reverse button
(38) Auto-lock button
(39) Needle up/down button
(40) Thread cutter button
(41) Presser foot lifter button
(42) Speed control slider
(43) Presser foot lifter
(44) Dual feed drive
(45) Spool pins
(46) Battery cover
(47) Power switch
(48) Machine socket
(49) USB port
(50) Foot control jack
(51) Touch panel stylus holder
(52) Handwheel
(53) Right thread guide
(54) Carrying handle (upper)
(55) Attachment connector cover
NOTE:
To carry the sewing machine, refer to page 10.
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 859806011
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 0 8
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 PD-H (open-toe) 859839013
17 Dual feed holder 859817015
18 Dual feed foot AD 859819109
19 Dual feed plus professional foot HP2 865522008
20
Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC
859836009
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Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO 859837000
22 Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV 859812009
23 Variable zigzag open-toe foot QZ 862895006
24 Ruler work foot QR 862896007
25 Button shank plate 832820007
26 Bobbin x 5* (1 set on the machine) 102261103
27 Needle set 859856005
28 Lint brush 802424004
29 Seam ripper (buttonhole opener) 647808009
30 Quilting guide bar 755802001
31 Screwdriver 820832005
32 Net x 2* 624806006
33 Spool holder (large) x 2* 822020503
34 Spool holder (small) x 2* 822019509
35 Spool holder (special) x 2* 862408008
36 Spool rest x 2* 770850001
37 Knee lifter 846417011
38 Touch panel stylus 860194002
39 Needle plate (set on the machine) 867642001
40 Hook cover plate 809136100
41 Straight stitch needle plate 867802001
42 Professional grade needle plate HP 867803002
43 Hook cover plate (HP) 809136A01
* This is a part number of single item (not set number).

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No. Part Name Part No.
44 A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
with ASR-QC
868835006
45 A.S.R.* 868835017
46 A.S.R. closed-toe foot ASR-QC 868837008
47 A.S.R. clear-view foot ASR-QV 868837204
48 A.S.R. open-toe foot ASR-QO 868837101
49 A.S.R. ruler work foot ASR-QR 868837307
50 A.S.R. case 869408010
51 A.S.R. instruction card 103334A01
52 Cloth guide 868827005
53 Extra wide table 867806016
54 Semi-hard fabric cover 8678 0110 3
55 Accessory box 866801018
56 Instruction book 867800401
57 Power supply
cable**
U.S.A. and Canada 856519004
U.K. 830377008
Australia 830314018
Continental Europe 830335004
58 Threading guide sticker 101627A08
* Remove the A.S.R. from the sewing machine when
you use the semi-hard fabric cover.
A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) may be an optional
item depending on your model.
** The power supply cable included may differ from the
illustration.

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Instructional Video
A presentation video with quick-start
information for this model is available
online and can be accessed using
the following QR code.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzURYW7eS
wbEXxepTpZ8ZiBGuD7opz6BG
Download application for PC
From this QR code or URL, you
can download StitchComposer,
ScreenSaverTool and
QuiltBlockAdvisor for Windows.
https://global.elna.com/
excellence-792pro-pc-software/
Optional accessories
Optional accessories for this model
are available by accessing the
following QR code.
https://global.elna.com/optional-accessories/
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No. Part Name Part No.
59 Foot control 043770104
60 Thread cutter switch 8678110 0 3
61 Cable tie 767849306
62 Base plate 767849100
*Rubber sole x 6** 525010005
63 Setscrew A x 4** 000081005
64 Setscrew B x 2** 865045002
65 Washer x 2** 000072508
66 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).

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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.
3. Attach the foot control and thread cutter switch with
the setscrews A, B and the washers. Tighten the
setscrews A and B. Be sure that the cable is not
caught between the foot control and the base plate.
(1) Setscrew A
(2) Setscrew B
(3) Washer
Foot Control and Thread Cutter Switch
To attach the foot control and the thread cutter switch to
the base plate, tighten setscrews A, and setscrews B with
washers as shown.
(1) Foot control
(2) Thread cutter switch
(3) Base plate
(4) Setscrew A
(5) Setscrew B
(6) Washer
NOTE:
A Phillips head screwdriver is not included with this
machine.
1. Remove the setscrews A, B and washers with a
Phillips head screwdriver.
(1) Setscrew A
(2) Setscrew B
(3) Washer
2. Turn the base plate 180 degrees.

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Adjusting the horizontal position of the thread cutter
switch
1. Loosen the setscrews B under the switch.
(1) Setscrew B
(2) Washer
2. Slide the switch to the left or right, and x it at the
desired position by tightening the setscrews B with a
screwdriver.
Adjusting the vertical position of the thread cutter
switch
1. Remove the setscrews B and washers.
2. Move the switch forward or backward, attach the
switch at the desired position and x it with the
setscrews B and washers.
(1) Setscrew B
(2) Washer
(3) Desired position
NOTE:
• To x the thread cutter switch at its lowest position,
x the setscrews B into the hole (4), and then holes
(5).
• Tighten the setscrews B securely.
• Peel off the backing paper from the rubber sole (6)
and attach it to the bottom of the thread cutter switch
as shown.

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Extra Wide Table
Attaching the table
Spread the legs of extra wide 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.
(1) 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 extra wide table height.
NOTE:
Use the carrying handle (upper) for a supportive
purpose.
(2) Carrying handle (upper)
CAUTION:
Make sure there should be no accessory stored in the
drawer when leaning the extra wide 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 fall off from the extra wide table.
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
Using Start/Stop Button
1. First make sure the power switch is off.
2. Insert the machine plug of the power supply cable
into the machine socket.
3. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and
turn the power switch on.
(1) Power switch
(2) Machine plug
(3) Machine socket
(4) Power supply plug
(5) Wall outlet
Before Using Your Sewing Machine
Before using your sewing machine for the rst time, place
an extra piece of fabric under the presser foot and run
the machine for a few minutes.
Wipe away any oil which may appear.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on the 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.
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.
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 any objects on the foot control.

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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.
1. First make sure the power switch is off.
2. Insert the machine plug of the power supply cable
into the machine socket.
3. Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert
the pin connector into the foot control jack on the
machine.
4. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and
turn the power switch on.
(1) Power switch
(2) Machine plug
(3) Machine socket
(4) Pin connector
(5) Foot control jack
(6) Power supply plug
(7) Wall outlet
NOTE:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
Cord storage
The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in
the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.
(1) Base cover
(2) Cord
(3) Hooks
Operating Instructions:
Foot control model 21390 is for use with this sewing
machine.

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Preparation for Thread Cutter Switch
1. Remove the cable tie from the cable.
(1) Cable tie
2. If you wish to use the thread cutter switch, you need
to connect it with the foot control.
Insert the pin connector into the jack on the foot
control.
(2) Pin connector
(3) Jack
3. Turn the foot control upside down.
Open the cover of the foot control.
4. Draw 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
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After sewing, depress the thread cutter switch on the
right side of the foot control to trim both the needle and
bobbin threads.
Do not depress the thread cutter switch until the start/
stop button turns blue (2).
(1) Thread cutter switch
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:
• 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.
(3) Cable tie
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 140).
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.

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Machine Operating Buttons
(1) Start/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the rst few
stitches, 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
blue 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.
(2) Reverse button
• When the following stitch patterns are selected:
Utility Applique Quilt Bridge
14910 11 12
10
1231
31234 5 6
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 the following stitch patterns are selected:
Utility Buttonhole
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There will be particular functions of the reverse button
when the patterns shown above are selected. Refer to
pages 41, 62-63, 68 and 120 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.
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 140).

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NOTE:
The thread cutter button does not function:
- directly after turning on the power.
- when the presser foot is raised with the presser
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 40).
(3) Auto-lock button
• When the following stitch patterns are selected:
Utility Applique Quilt Bridge
14910 11 12
10
1231
31234 5 6
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 (7) will 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 (7) will 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 139).
(4) 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 139).
(5) Thread cutter button
After nishing sewing, press this button to trim the
threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming
the threads (refer to page 40).
The LED signal (8) blinks 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.
(6) Presser foot lifter button
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 20).

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Thumb Wheel
Turn the thumb wheel to lower or raise the needle to
check the needle drop position.
(1) Thumb wheel
NOTE:
Do not use the thumb wheel to penetrate the fabric.
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Bobbin Winding Button and Jog Dials
(1) Bobbin winding button (refer to page 28)
Press this button to wind the bobbin.
(2) Stitch width adjusting dial (refer to pages 48, 49,
60, 68, etc.)
Turn this jog dial to alter the stitch width or needle drop
position of the selected stitch pattern.
(3) Stitch length adjusting dial (refer to pages 48, 49,
60, 68, etc.)
Turn this jog dial to alter the stitch length of the selected
pattern.

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(5)
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(2)
(1)
(1) Home key
Press this key to return the top of the utility stitch pattern
selections.
(2) Open le key (refer to page 102)
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.
(3) Function menu key (refer to page 133)
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
(4) Set mode key (refer to page 136)
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 Setting are available in this mode.
(5) Help key (refer to page 19)
Press this key to view the step-by-step visual guides
about the essential operations.
(6) Lockout 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 (7) and
presser foot lifter button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.
Touch Panel Keys
(7)
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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