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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine.
The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision.
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.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts, 5 Watts.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow children to play with the machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or
infirmed persons without proper supervision.
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 fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
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 deflect 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
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
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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KNOW YOUR MACHINE................................................................................................2-4
Names of Parts ..................................................................................................................2
Standard Accessories ........................................................................................................ 3
Detachable Extension Table .............................................................................................. 4
GETTING READY TO SEW .........................................................................................5-18
Connecting the Power Supply............................................................................................ 5
Start/Stop Button................................................................................................................ 5
AutoThread Cutter Button .................................................................................................. 5
Winding the Bobbin ............................................................................................................ 6
Removing the bobbin .................................................................................................. 6
Setting the spool of thread .......................................................................................... 6
Additional spool pin..................................................................................................... 6
Winding the bobbin ..................................................................................................... 7
Inserting the bobbin .................................................................................................... 8
Raising the Presser Foot.................................................................................................... 9
Threading the Machine ...................................................................................................... 9
Needle Threader .............................................................................................................. 11
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ........................................................................................ 12
Adjusting the Thread Tension .......................................................................................... 13
Changing Needles............................................................................................................ 14
Embroidery Hoops ........................................................................................................... 15
Templates ........................................................................................................................ 15
Stabilizers......................................................................................................................... 16
Types of stabilizers ................................................................................................... 16
Usage........................................................................................................................ 16
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop ....................................................................... 17
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine............................................................... 18
KEY OPERATIONS ....................................................................................................19-25
Pattern Selection Window ................................................................................................ 19
Mode Setting ....................................................................................................................20
Macine Settings................................................................................................................21
Language Selection ......................................................................................................... 24
On-screen Help ................................................................................................................ 24
Selecting Built-in Designs ...........................................................................................25-27
EMBROIDERY SEWING ................................................................................................. 28
Starting to Sew Embroidery ............................................................................................. 28
MONOGRAMMING.....................................................................................................29-45
Monogram Selection Window .....................................................................................29-30
Monogram Embroidery................................................................................................31-32
2-Letters Monogram......................................................................................................... 33
Correcting the Monogram ................................................................................................ 34
OPTIONAL ITEMS......................................................................................................35-36
PC Card ........................................................................................................................... 35
USB Memory.................................................................................................................... 35
EDITING MODE..........................................................................................................37-41
Editing the Embroidery Designs....................................................................................... 38
SAVING AFILE ...........................................................................................................42-44
Creating a new file ........................................................................................................... 43
Assigning the file name .................................................................................................... 43
Deleting the file ................................................................................................................ 44
CREATING AN ORIGINAL DESIGN..........................................................................45-46
CARE AND MAINTENANCE......................................................................................47-48
Cleaning the Hook Race .................................................................................................. 47
Replacing the Light Bulb .................................................................................................. 48
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 49
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Names of Parts
qVisual touch screen
wBobbin winder spindle
eBobbin thread cutter
rSpool holder (large)
tSpool pin
yBobbin winding thread guide
uThread guide plate
iThread take-up lever
oThread tension dial
!0 Face plate
!1 Thread cutter & thread holder
!2 Needle threader
!3 Needle plate
!4 Hook cover plate
!5 Extension table (accessory box)
!6 Hook cover plate release button
!7 Start/stop button
!8 Auto thread cutter button
!9 Needle clamp screw
@0 Needle
@1 Embroidery foot
@2 Carrying handle
@3 Hole for additional spool pin
@4 Bobbin winder stopper
@5 Handwheel
@6 PC card slot
@7 PC card (optional item)
@8 Card eject button
@9 USB socket (for usb memory)
#0 Power switch
#1 Machine socket
#2 Carriage (for embroidery)
#3 Presser foot lifter
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Standard Accessories
qBobbins
wLint Brush
eAdditional Spool Pin
rSpool Pin Felt
tSpool Stand
ySpool Holder (Large)
uSpool Holder (Small)
iScissors
oScrewdriver
!0 Screwdriver
!1 Set of Needles
!2 Embroidery hoop B (with template)
!3 Embroidery hoop A (with template)
!4 Power Supply Cord
!5 Instruction Book
!6 Template Sheets (for Built-in Designs)
!7 Instructional movie CD
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Detachable Extension Table
Deatch the extension table when you use the optional
Free arm hoop C.
To remove, lift out the extension table toward you as
illustrated.
To attach, position the tabs on the base tab holes and
push down gently.
qExtension table
wTabs
eBase tab holes
Accessories are stored in the extension table.
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START
STOP
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
Turn off the power switch and insert the machine
plug into the machine socket.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and
turn the power switch on.
qPower switch
wMachine plug
eMachine socket
rPower supply plug
tWall outlet
NOTE:
After turning on the power, it takes approximately six
seconds for the pattern selection window to be
displayed on the visual touch screen.
(This is the required boot up time and is not a defect)
For Your Safety:
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
power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Start/Stop Button
Press this button to start or to stop the machine. The
color of the button changes each time you press it—
red when the machine is running, and green when it
is stopped.
qStart/stop bbutton
NOTE:
The Memory Craft 350E is equipped with an
automatic shutdown safety feature to prevent
overheating when the machine is running
overloaded. Follow safety instructions that appear on
the visual touch screen if it happens.
Auto Thread Cutter Button
Press this button to trim the threads after sewing is
finished (refer to page 28).
wAuto thread cutter button
Operating Instructions:
“The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a
switch.”
“For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.” (for the
USA ans Canada only)
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Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right,
and remove the hook cover plate. Lift out the bobbin
from the bobbin holder.
qHook cover plate release button
wHook cover plate
eBobbin
Setting the spool of thread
Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the
thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large
spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of
thread.
NOTE:
Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small
spools of thread.
qLarge spool holder
wSmall spool holder
Additional spool pin
Use the additional spool pin when you need to wind the
bobbin without unthreading the machine while working
on a sewing project.
Insert the additional spool pin into the spool stand then
into the hole besides the horizontal spool pin.
Place the felt on the spool pin and place a spool of
thread on it as shown.
qAdditional spool pin
wSpool stand
eHole
rFelt
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Winding the bobbin
zGuide the thread around the bobbin winder thread
guide while holding the thread at the spool.
qBobbin winder thread guide
xThread through the hole in the bobbin from the
inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin
winder spindle.
wBobbin winder spindle
cPush the spindle to the right. Press the Start/Stop
button while holding the end of the thread. Stop
the machine after the bobbin has made a few
turns. Cut the thread close to the hole in the
bobbin.
vPress the Start/Stop button again. When the
bobbin is fully wound it will stop automatically.
Press the Start/Stop button to stop the machine
then return the bobbin winder spindle to the left.
Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the
bobbin thread cutter.
eBobbin thread cutter
NOTES:
Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the
machine is running.
For safety purposes, the motor will stop automatically
after running for two minutes.
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Inserting the bobbin
zPlace the Bobbin in the Bobbin Holder with the
thread running off in the counterclockwise
direction.
qThread
wBobbin holder
xGuide the thread into front notch on the front of
the bobbin holder.
Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the
tension spring blades.
eFront notch
cContinue to draw the thread lightly until the
thread slips into side notch.
Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear.
rSide notch
vRefer to the threading chart shown on the hook
cover plate.
Reattach the hook cover plate.
tHook cover plate
yThreading chart
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Raising the Presser Foot
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser
foot.
You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher
than the normal up position by exerting more pressure
when lifting the presser foot lifter.
Threading the Machine
zRaise the presser foot lifter. Turn the handwheel
to bring the needle to its highest position. Draw
the thread around and under the thread guide
while holding the thread at the spool. Then draw
the thread down through the right channel of the
thread guide plate.
qPresser foot lifter
wThread guide
xFirmly draw the thread around the thread guide
plate and up to the thread take-up lever.
eThread guide plate
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cSlip the thread through the slit and down into the
eye of the take-up lever as shown. Draw the
thread down through the left channel.
rSlit
tEye of the take-up lever
vSlip the thread behind the lower thread guide
from the right.
yLower thread guide
bSlip the thread in the needle bar thread guide
from the left.
uNeedle bar thread guide
Thread the needle from front to back by hand or use the
built-in needle threader.
NOTE:
Refer to page 11 for built-in needle threader
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Needle Threader
zLower the presser foot. Depress the needle
threader knob as far as it will go. The hook
comes out through the needle eye from behind.
qNeedle threader knob
wHook
xDraw the thread down around the threader guide
and under the hook.
eThreader guide
cRelease the threader knob slowly while holding
the thread end with your hand. A loop of the
thread is pulled up through the needle eye.
vRemove the loop from the threader and pull out the
thread end from the needle eye.
NOTES:
The needle threader works well with the threads #50-90
and needles #11-16, the blue tipped needle as well.
If the needle stops too low to use the needle threader
after the automatic thread cutting, raise the needle to
its highest position by turning the handwheel.
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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread
zRaise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle
thread with your finger.
qNeedle thread
wBobbin thread
xTurn the handwheel one complete turn toward
you. Draw the needle thread to bring up a loop of
the bobbin thread.
cPass the needle thread through the hole in the
embroidery foot and draw it up to the thread
holder leaving an inch of free thread.
eHole
rThread holder
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Adjusting the Thread Tension
Balanced thread tension:
Small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong
side of the fabric.
When the needle thread tension is too tight:
The bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric.
Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a
lower number.
qBobbin thread
When the needle tension is too loose:
The needle thread forms loops and the stitches look
shaggy.
Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher
number.
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Changing Needle
Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle by turning
the handwheel and lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
qNeedle clamp screw
wFlat side of the needle
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push
it up as far as it will go and tighten the needle clamp
screw firmly.
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
eGap
Never use a blunt needle.
NOTES:
Use the size 11 Blue Tipped Needles for fine fabrics.
For medium to heavy weight fabrics, use the size 14
needles.
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Embroidery Hoops
(A) Embroidery Hoop A:
This is the standard size hoop, with a 12.6 cm (5”) by
11 cm (4 3/8”) embroidery area for sewing PC Card
embroidery designs etc.
(B) Embroidery Hoop B:
This is the large-size hoop, with a 20 cm (8”) by 14 cm
(5 1/2”) embroidery area for sewing large-size designs
and combined designs.
qOuter hoop
wInner hoop
eAttaching knob
rHoop tightening screw
Templates
When positioning the fabric into the hoop, use the
template to align the centerlines on the fabric with the
center of the hoop. First mark the centerlines on the
fabric and place the fabric on the outer hoop. Place the
inner hoop and template over the fabric and adjust the
fabric placement.
qStarting point for built-in and PC Card designs
wStarting point for monogramming in horizontal
placement
eStarting point for Memory Card No. 102 and
up for Memory Craft 5700/9000.
rStarting point for monogramming in vertical
placement
tEmbroidery boundary for built-in and PC Card
designs.
NOTE:
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correspond with reference lines.
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Adhesive (Iron-on) Stabilizer
Place the Wrong side of fabric and the glossy side of
the stabilizer together. Fold up a corner of the
stabilizer and fuse it with an iron.
NOTES:
Fold up a corner of the stabilizer, to make it easier
to peel off the excess stabilizer after stitching.
Ironing temperatures vary depending on kind of
adhesive type stabilizer.
StabilizerS
To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to
use stabilizers.
Types of stabilizer
Tear-away Stabilizer is made from a fiber that will tear
easily. Use tear-away stabilizers for stable woven
fabrics. After stitching, tear away the stabilizer so that
the small portion left in the back of the stitching will not
affect the wear.
Iron-on Stabilizer is an adhesive type stabilizer for knits
and all kinds of unstable fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong
side of the fabrics with an iron.
Cut-away Stabilizer is a non-woven fabric that does not
tear. Cut the excess portion after stitching. Use
cutaway
stabilizers for knits and all kinds of unstable
fabrics.
Water Soluble Stabilizer will dissolve in water. Use this
stabilizer for cutwork or lace embroidery, and also for
the right side of looped fabrics such as towel to avoid
loops coming through the embroidery.
Sticky Stabilizer is a sticky paper used for securing a
small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the
hoop.
It is also used for velvet and other napped fabric that
would be permanently marked by the hoop.
Usage:
The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side
of fabric.
More than one layer may be required.
Felt or stable fabrics do not need to be stabilized
and you may embroider directly on it.
For firm fabrics, you may place a thin paper under
the fabric.
The non-adhesive type should be used when
embroidering fabric, which cannot be ironed or for
sections, which are difficult to iron.
Cut the stabilizer larger than the embroidery hoop
and set it on the hoop so that the entire piece is
fastened with the hoop to prevent looseness of the
fabric.
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Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop
zMark the centerlines on the right side of the
fabric with tailor’s chalk.
qFabric
wCenterlines
xLoosen the hoop tightening screw of the outer
hoop and lay the fabric and the inner hoop over
the outer hoop.
Place the template over the fabric, matching
centerlines.
eHoop tightening screw
rInner hoop
tTemplate
cSet the inner hoop into the outer hoop and
tighten the hoop tightening screw.
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vRemove the template.
NOTES:
When placing the fabric on the embroidery hoop,
place the outer hoop on a flat surface.
For thin and stretchy fabrics, use an adhesive type
stabilizer (iron-on type) on the wrong side of the
fabric. More than one layer of the stabilizer may be
required.
The Cloth Setter 10000 (optional Item) is very helpful
when setting a fabric to a hoop in the right position.
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Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine
Turn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the hoop,
and set it on the carriage.
Attach the hoop by fitting the pins into the carriage
holes.
qAttaching knob
wCarriage holes
ePins
Turn the attaching knob clockwise.
CAUTION:
Always provide sufficient clearance for the embroidery
carriage behind your machine before starting the
machine.
Never try to move the carriage by hand or touch the
carriage while it is moving.
Make sure to return the carriage to the home position
before turning the power off.
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