Janome Continental M17 User manual

Instruction Book
Continental M17
[ Embroidery ]

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 98).
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—
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.
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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.
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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)

FCC Caution
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC (Industry Canada) Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Directive 1999/5/EC
Hereby, Janome Corporation, declares that this 868 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts.............................................................3-4
Standard Accessories...................................................4-7
Accessory Storage ..........................................................8
How to Carry the Sewing Machine .................................. 8
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ......................................... 9
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................. 10
Machine Operating Buttons........................................... 11
Top Cover Release Button............................................. 12
Pop Up Spool Pins Lever .............................................. 12
Bobbin Winding Button.................................................. 12
Thumb Wheel ................................................................12
Common Keys............................................................... 13
On-screen Help .............................................................14
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ........................ 15
Removing the Foot Holder.............................................16
Attaching the Embroidery Foot.................................17-19
Attaching couching foot PC-1 or PC-2 ........................17
Attaching positioning marker embroidery foot PM.......18
Connecting positioning marker embroidery foot PM ...18
Adjusting the LED pointer for positioning marker
embroidery foot PM .....................................................19
Bobbin Holder for Embroidery (high tension) ................ 20
Selecting Embroidery Thread ........................................20
Replacing Needles ........................................................21
Fabric and Needle Chart for Embroidery....................... 21
Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate.....................22
Winding the Bobbin ..................................................23-25
Inserting the Bobbin.......................................................26
Threading the Machine.............................................27-28
Automatic Needle Threader...........................................29
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread......................................30
EMBROIDERY MODE
Embroidery Unit........................................................31-34
Attaching the embroidery unit.................................31-32
Attaching the embroidery tables.............................32-33
Attaching and removing the embroidery tables ...........33
Removing the embroidery unit and embroidery tables ...34
Embroidery Hoops.........................................................35
Stabilizers.................................................................36-37
Types of the stabilizers................................................ 36
Using water soluble stabilizers (non-woven) .............. 37
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop................38-39
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine............ 40
Thread Holder................................................................40
Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs .....................41-43
Monogramming.........................................................44-48
Function keys ..............................................................45
Programming a monogram..........................................46
Monogram placement..................................................46
2-Letter monogram......................................................47
Editing a monogram ....................................................48
Ready to Sew Window .............................................49-55
Function keys ..............................................................49
Pattern information ......................................................49
Stitch back/forward keys .............................................50
Jump key .....................................................................50
Cross key ....................................................................50
Color section key.........................................................50
Color list key................................................................50
Jog keys ......................................................................50
Trace key................................................................51-52
Adjust key....................................................................53
Hoop back key.............................................................54
Embroidery foot key ....................................................54
Embroidery mode key .................................................54
Fine position/angle adjustment key .............................55
Starting to Sew Embroidery...........................................56
Fringe Designs .........................................................57-58
Frame Design ...............................................................59
Applique Designs...........................................................60
Bracelet Designs ...........................................................61
Stuffed Doll Designs.................................................62-63
Flag Garlands................................................................ 64
Embroidery Lace Designs ........................................65-72
Buttery design.......................................................65-66
Placement guides for “Designs for fabric” ................... 67
Lace design SQ28d #164
(Designs for water soluble stabilizer) .....................68-69
Connecting lace design SQ28d #164
(Designs for water soluble stabilizer) .....................69-72
Couching Designs ....................................................73-76
Couching design with water soluble stabilizer.............76
Sewing Embroidery Design Patterns SQ10d#113 and
SQ10d#114....................................................................76
Editing Mode.............................................................77-89
Selecting a hoop size ..................................................77
Opening the embroidery designs ................................77
Editing window information..........................................78
Selecting a pattern ......................................................78
Moving a pattern..........................................................78
Selecting a pattern with pattern selection keys ........... 79
Zooming in the editing window ....................................79
Duplicating a pattern ...................................................80
Monogramming in an arc........................................80-81
Resizing a pattern .......................................................81
Rotating a pattern........................................................82
Grouping patterns........................................................83
Sewing order ...............................................................84
Single color sewing .....................................................84
Save le key ................................................................85
Creating a square frame..............................................85
Flipping a pattern.........................................................86
Customizing the display colors....................................87
Color grouping.............................................................88
Deleting a pattern ........................................................89
Border Designs.........................................................89-91
Connecting the patterns in the editing window............91
Quilting with Embroidery Hoop ASQ27d ..................92-95
Embroidery hoop ASQ27d...........................................92
ASQ27d template ........................................................92
Printing the design (template sheet).......................92-93
Marking the centerlines ...............................................94
Setting quilt layers in hoop ASQ27d............................94
Sewing stippling design patterns.................................95

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZING
Function Menu...............................................................96
Machine information ....................................................96
Customizing Machine Settings ...................................... 97
Machine Setting Mode............................................98-100
Embroidery Setting Mode.....................................101-104
Wireless LAN Setting Mode..................................105-108
Connecting wireless LAN network.............................105
Network settings.................................................106-108
Language Setting Mode .............................................. 109
SAVING AND OPENING A FILE
Saving a File................................................................ 110
Saving a File on a USB Flash Drive ............................ 111
Creating a New Folder................................................. 111
Deleting a File or Folder .............................................. 111
Opening a File ............................................................. 112
Opening a File on a USB Flash Drive.......................... 113
Changing the Name of a File or Folder ....................... 113
Direct PC / Mac-Link.................................................... 114
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area............................................... 115
Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide..................... 116
Cleaning the Thread Path............................................ 117
Replacing the Coin Cell Battery for the Internal Clock ... 118
Replacing the Needle Plate Emergency Procedure .... 119
Problems and Warning Signals ...................................120
Troubleshooting (Embroidery) ..............................121-122
Troubleshooting (Automatic Needle Threader)............123
Formatting USB Flash Drives...............................124-125
DESIGN CHART
Embroidery ...........................................................126-141
Embroidery Monogram.........................................142-144
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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NOTE:
• To carry the sewing machine, refer to
page 8.
• Sewing machine design and
specications are subject to change
without prior notice.
Top cover
Thread take-up lever
Bobbin winding tension disk
Left thread guide
Foot compartment
Right thread guide
Bobbin winder spindle
Thread cutter (Bobbin winder)
Bobbin winder stopper
Bobbin winding button
Thread cutter (rightmost)
Pop up spool pins lever
Retractable thread guide
Spool pins
Face plate
Thread cutter/holder
Carrying handle (lower)
Needle plate release dial cap
Knee lifter socket
Feed balancing dial cap
Right touch screen
Middle touch screen
Needle up/down button
Thread cutter button
Presser foot lifter button
Reverse button
Auto-lock button
Needle threader button
Start/stop button
Speed control slider
Stitch width adjusting dial
Stitch length adjusting dial
Top cover release button
Lower thread guide
Needle clamp screw
Needle bar thread guide
Needle
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Bobbin thread cutter
Needle plate
Zigzag foot A
Foot holder
Thumbscrew
Lever
Automatic needle threader
Buttonhole lever
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ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
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Handwheel
Touch panel stylus holder
USB ports (lower)
Foot control jack
Carrying handle (lower)
Power inlet
Power switch
Accessory storage
Battery cover
Thumb wheel
Presser foot lifter
Attachment connector cap
Carrying handle (upper)
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Standard Accessories
No. Part Name Part No.
1 Semi-hard fabric cover 868822000
2 Accessory case 868820008
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Embroidery unit
Hoop socket
Carriage
Embroidery table (rear)
Embroidery table (front)
* You can store accessories in
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Upper table large cover (rear)
Upper table large cover (front)
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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
5Zipper foot E 859805009
6 CONCEAL® 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 859 81100 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 (open-toe) PD-H 859839013
17 Dual feed holder (twin) 859817015
18 Dual feed foot AD (twin) 859819109
19 Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin) 859829009
20 Dual feed open toe foot UD (twin) 202150019
21 Dual feed ditch quilting foot SD (twin) 859404004
22 Dual feed professional grade foot
HP2 865522008
23 Dual feed holder (single) 859833017
24 Dual feed foot VD (single) 859835101
25 Dual feed zipper foot ED (single) 859838001
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Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC 859836009
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Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO 859837000
28 Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV 859812009
29 Variable zigzag open-toe foot QZ 862895006
30 Ruler work foot QR 862896007
31 Embroidery foot P 859816025
32 Couching foot PC-1 862410106
33 Couching foot PC-2 86 2410117
34 Button shank plate 832820007
35 Bobbin x 5** (1 set on the machine) 102261103
36 Needle set 859856005
37 Lint brush 802424004
38 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) 647808009
39 Scissors 803813203
40 Quilting guide bar 755802001
41 Screwdriver 820832005
42 Net x 2** 624806006
43 Spool holder (large) x 2** 822020503
44 Spool holder (small) x 2** 822019509
45 Spool holder (special) x 2** 862408008
46 Spool rest x 2** 770850001
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No. Part Name Part No.
1Knee lifter 84 6417011
2 Touch panel stylus 868826004
3 Needle plate (set on the machine) 867642001
4Straight stitch needle plate 867802001
5 Professional grade needle plate HP 867803002
6Optic magnier 20 867401006
7Optic magnier 40 858415500
8Optic magnier 60 858415603
9 USB cable 868544005
10 Bobbin holder cleaner 859858007
11 Accurate stitch regulator 868835006
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ASR closed-toe foot ASR-QC 868837008
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ASR clear-view foot ASR-QV 868837204
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ASR open-toe foot ASR-QO 868837101
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ASR ruler work foot ASR-QR 868837307
16 Positioning marker embroidery foot
PM 868825003
17 At a glance charts*
18 Quick start guide 868838009
19 Threading guide sticker 101627A05
20 Protective sticker 868842006
21 Protective sticker instruction 868843007
22 Power cable**
U.S.A. and Canada 856519004
U.K. 830377008
Australia 830314018
Continental Europe 830335004
*Refer to the Instruction book for Ordinary Sewing/
Sewing Application.
** The power supply cable included may differ from the
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18 Foot control 043770104
19 Thread cutter switch 8678110 03
20 Cable tie 767849306
21 Base plate 767849100
*Rubber sole x 6** 525010005
22 Setscrew A x 4** 000081005
23 Setscrew B x 2** 865045002
24 Washer x 2** 000072508
25 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).
Standard Accessories
No. Part Name Part No.
1 Cloth guide 868827005
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Embroidery hoop RE46d (with template) 868815000
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Embroidery hoop SQ28d (with template) 868816001
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Embroidery hoop RE20d (with template) 868817002
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Embroidery hoop SQ10d (with template) 868818003
6Magnetic clamps x 8* (for RE46d and
SQ28d) 859821001
7 Special bobbin holder for embroidery 867513208
8 Sub thread guide stick 868828006
9 Yarn guide 862410508
10 Felt (320 x 320) 850826009
11 Felt (500 x 620) 868831002
12 Stabilizers (320 x 320) 850826102
13 Stabilizers (500 x 620) 868832003
14 Bobbin thread for embroidery 200921792
15 Artistic Digitizer Jr. (Bonus Item) 202422004
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Embroidery hoop ASQ27d (with template)
(Bonus Item)
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17 Magnetic clamps x 8* (for ASQ27d)
(Bonus Item) 868819808
* This is a part number of single item (not set number).
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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)
NOTE:
• Use the carrying handle (upper) for a supportive
purpose.
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• There is a connector for the embroidery unit on the
carrying handle (lower) on the face plate side. Do not
insert your nger in the carrying handle too deeply.
Accessory Case
To store the other accessories, open the accessory case
and store in the appropriate places. Optional accessories
can also be stored in this case.
Accessory Storage
The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
accessory case, the compartment in the embroidery
tables and the compartments under the top cover.
To store the accessories in the embroidery tables,
remove the upper table cover (refer to page 33).
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Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on the switch indicates the “off” position
of the switch.
Foot controller Model 21390 is for use with sewing
machine Continental M17.
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.
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e Machine socket
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.
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.

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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.
The maximum sewing speed will be displayed on the
right touch screen.
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Machine Operating Buttons
q Start/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine. This button
can be used both in the ordinary sewing mode and
embroidery mode.
NOTE:
The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
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.
w Reverse button
This button is not used in embroidery mode.
e Auto-lock button
This button is not used in embroidery mode.
r Needle up/down button
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle in up position.
tThread cutter button
After nishing sewing, press this button to trim the
threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming
the threads.
The LED signal iblinks when the machine trims
threads.
yPresser foot lifter button
The presser foot will go up or down by pressing this
button.
uNeedle threader button
Press this button to thread the needle thread through the
needle eye (refer to page 29).

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Bobbin Winding Button
qBobbin winding button (refer to page 25)
Press this button to wind the bobbin.
Top Cover Release Button
qTop cover release button
Press this button to open the top cover.
To close the top cover, press the cover down with your
hand.
Pop Up Spool Pins Lever
qPop up spool pins lever
Move the pop up spool pins lever to the right to raise
spool pins.
Push the spool pins down with your hand to store the
spool pins.
Thumb Wheel
Turn the thumb wheel to lower or raise the needle to
check the needle drop position.
qThumb wheel
NOTE:
Do not use the thumb wheel to penetrate the fabric.
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qFunction menu key (refer to page 96)
Press this key to open the function menu.
You can check the Machine Information.
wHome key
Press this key to enter the home window.
On the home window, press the mode selection keys o
to enter ordinary sewing mode, sewing application mode
or embroidery mode.
eStart page key
Press this key to go to the start page of ordinary sewing
mode, sewing application mode or embroidery mode.
rStitch reference key
Press the stitch reference key to show the stitch
reference chart (refer to the Instruction book for Ordinary
Sewing/Sewing Application).
tOpen le key (refer to pages 112-113)
Press this key and the open le window will open.
You can open pattern combinations, monograms and
embroidery designs saved in the machine’s internal
memory or on a USB ash drive.
ySet mode key (refer to page 97)
Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can
customize the machine settings to your preference.
The settings for “Machine Settings”, “Sewing Settings”,
“Embroidery Settings”, “Wireless LAN Settings” and
“Language Setting” are available in this mode.
uHelp key (refer to page 14)
Press this key to view the step-by-step visual guides
about essential operations.
iLockout 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 !0 and
presser foot lifter button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.
Common Keys
CAUTION:
Do not press the visual touch screen with hard or
sharp objects like pencils or screwdrivers.
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 13 essential machine
operation topics.
Select the help topic by pressing the arrow and the step-
by-step instruction will open.
qHelp key
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To view the next page, press the next page key.
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
The presser foot lifter button or 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. This helps you when
replacing the embroidery hoop with thick fabrics.
q Presser foot lifter button
w Presser foot lifter
ePresser foot
r Up position
t Extra lifted position
y Down position
CAUTION:
Do not turn the handwheel, thumb wheel or press the
needle up/down button when the presser foot is in
extra lifted position. This may cause damage to the
presser foot.
NOTE:
The presser foot cannot be lowered with the presser
foot lifter if the foot was raised with the presser foot
lifter button.

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Removing the Foot Holder
x Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder.
r Thumbscrew
t Foot holder
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the foot holder.
z Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down
button.
Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with
the presser foot lifter.
q Needle up/down button
w Lockout key
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