Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000 User manual

Memory Craft 15000
InstructIon Manual

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, fire, 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 fingers 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 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.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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)
For Europe only:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.Children shall not play with the appliance.Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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.
FCC Caution
Changes or modifications 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.
Directive 1999/5/EC
Hereby, Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd., declares that this MC15000 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

TABLE OF COTENTS
GETTING READY TO SEW
Names of Parts....................................................................... 1-2
Standard Accessories............................................................. 3-4
Thread Cutter Switch.............................................................. 5-6
Placing the thread cutter switch to the left...............................5
Adjusting the lateral position....................................................6
Adjusting the longitudinal position ...........................................6
Foot Control Preparation............................................................6
Extension Table..........................................................................7
Free arm sewing......................................................................7
Accessory Storage .....................................................................7
Accessory Case..........................................................................7
Connecting the Power Supply....................................................8
Controlling Sewing Speed..........................................................9
Speed control slider.................................................................9
Foot Control................................................................................9
Extra Wide Table........................................................................9
Machine Operating Buttons......................................................10
Common Keys..........................................................................11
Setting the Spool of Thread......................................................12
Additional spool pin................................................................12
Winding the Bobbin ............................................................ 12-14
Removing the bobbin.............................................................12
Winding the bobbin................................................................13
Inserting the bobbin...............................................................14
Threading the Machine.............................................................15
Automatic Needle Threader......................................................16
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread.................................................17
Replacing Needles ...................................................................18
Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart.............................................18
Replacing the Presser Foot......................................................19
Replacing the Foot Holder.................................................. 20-21
Removing the presser foot holder..........................................20
Attaching the dual feed holder...............................................20
Detaching and attaching the dual feed foot...........................21
Attaching the darning foot PD-H............................................21
Attaching the embroidery foot P ............................................21
Replacing the Needle Plate......................................................22
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ...................................23
Knee Lifter................................................................................23
Retractable Sewing Light..........................................................24
Optic Magnifier .........................................................................24
Mode Selection.........................................................................25
On-screen Help ........................................................................25
ORDINARY SEWING MODE
Ordinary Stitch Patterns ..................................................... 26-27
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode ........................... 28-29
Utility Stitches..................................................................... 30-42
Straight stitches.....................................................................30
Starting to sew.......................................................................30
Sewing from the edge of thick fabric......................................30
Changing sewing direction.....................................................30
Turning a square corner ........................................................30
Securing seams.....................................................................31
Cutting threads ......................................................................31
Using the seam guide lines....................................................31
Angle scale on the needle plate.............................................31
Variety of Straight Stitches................................................. 32-34
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device...........................................33
Dual feed balancing dial ........................................................33
Zigzag Stitches.........................................................................34
Variety of Overcasting Stitches ................................................35
Manual Stitch Settings........................................................ 36-37
Altering needle drop position (straight stitches).....................36
Altering stitch width................................................................36
Altering stitch length ..............................................................36
Adjusting thread tension........................................................37
Adjusting foot pressure control..............................................37
Foot up for pivoting................................................................37
Favorite Stitch Adjustment............................................... 38-39
Cloth Guide...............................................................................40
Other Utility Stitches........................................................... 41-42
Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches.................................... 43-55
Variety of Buttonholes ..............................................................43
B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole.......................................... 44-47
Manual settings......................................................................46
Using the stabilizer plate........................................................47
B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole...................................... 48-49
Other Buttonholes.....................................................................50
B13 Welted Buttonhole (Bound buttonhole)....................... 51-52
Corded Buttonhole....................................................................53
Specialty Stitches............................................................... 53-55
B14 Button Sewing...................................................................53
B15 Darning..............................................................................54
Fly Stitches (B17 to B20)..........................................................55
Eyelets (B21 to B25).................................................................55
Decorative Stitches............................................................. 56-59
Quilting(Q)................................................................................60
Using the quilting guide bar...................................................60
Q1-Q3 Patchwork pieceing....................................................60
Q80-Q85 Hand-look quilt stitches..........................................60
S1-S31 Decorative satin stitches..............................................61
Elongation ratio......................................................................61
Created Stitches (CS)...............................................................62
Twin Needle Sewing.................................................................63
Programming a Pattern Combination.......................................64
Mirror image of patterns.........................................................64
Bridge stitches.......................................................................64
Editing a Pattern Combination..................................................65
Deleting a pattern ..................................................................65
Inserting a pattern..................................................................65
Startover Key............................................................................66
Current pattern startover........................................................66
First pattern startover.............................................................66
Checking Pattern Combination Length.....................................67
Monogramming................................................................... 68-70
Function keys.........................................................................68
Manual thread tension...........................................................69
Individual thread tension adjustment.....................................69
Unified thread tension adjustment.........................................69
Spacing .................................................................................69
Reduce the size of letters......................................................69
Programming a monogram....................................................70
Saving a Pattern Combination..................................................71
Creating a new folder.............................................................71
Changing the folder name or file name..................................71
Opening a Pattern Combination...............................................72
Sewing Application...................................................................73
Seaming.................................................................................74
Overedge...............................................................................75
Blind Hem........................................................................ 76-77
Shell Tuck..............................................................................77
Rolled Hem............................................................................78
Zipper Sewing..................................................................79-83
Lapped zipper sewing................................................... 79-81
Concealed zipper sewing.............................................. 82-83
Gathering...............................................................................84
Basting .................................................................................84
Button Sewing........................................................................85
Tacking .................................................................................86
Applique.................................................................................87
Patchwork..............................................................................88
Quilting ........................................................................... 89-91
Straight stitches (with dual feed).........................................89
Quilting guide bar for dual feed foot....................................89
Clasp stitches .....................................................................89
Free quilting........................................................................90
One stitch off.......................................................................90
Foot height for free motion quilting .....................................90
Sculpture stitches ...............................................................91

Hand-look quilt stitches.......................................................91
Variable zigzag...................................................................91
CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Machine Setting Mode............................................................ 92
Registering the custom settings........................................... 92
Common Setting Mode....................................................... 93-96
Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode........................................... 97-99
Wireless LAN Setting Mode............................................ 100-102
Connecting a Wireless Network...........................................100
Network Settings.......................................................... 101-102
Language Selection Mode......................................................103
Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns......................................103
EMBROIDERY MODE
Embroidery Unit...............................................................104-106
Attaching the embroidery unit..............................................104
Extending the carriage arm..................................................105
Detaching the embroidery unit.............................................106
Attaching the Embroidery Foot...............................................107
Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate..............................108
Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery ...................................109
Bobbin Winding While Working on an Embroidery Project.....109
Embroidery Hoops..................................................................110
Stabilizers...............................................................................111
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop..............................112
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine.....................113
Thread Holder.........................................................................113
Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs ...................................114
Monogramming................................................................115-119
Function Keys......................................................................116
Programming a monogram..................................................117
Monogram placement..........................................................117
2- Letter monogram.............................................................118
Editing a monogram.............................................................119
Ready to Sew Window ....................................................120-123
Function keys.......................................................................120
Pattern information ..............................................................120
Stitch back/forward keys......................................................121
Cross key.............................................................................121
Color section key.................................................................121
Color list key........................................................................121
Jog keys...............................................................................121
Trace key.............................................................................122
Hoop back key.....................................................................122
Adjust Key............................................................................123
  • Autothreadtensionlevel ...............................................123
  • Cuttingthetailsofjumpthreads ....................................123
  • Embroideryfootheight...................................................123
Embroidery mode key..........................................................123
Starting to Sew Embroidery....................................................124
Fringe designs................................................................ 125-126
Applique Designs............................................................ 127-128
Frame Designs.......................................................................129
Lace Designs..........................................................................130
Quilting Designs .....................................................................130
Editing Mode....................................................................131-140
Selecting a hoop size...........................................................131
Opening the embroidery designs.........................................131
Editing tool bar information..................................................132
Selecting a pattern...............................................................132
Moving a pattern..................................................................132
Selecting a pattern with pattern selection keys....................133
Resizing a pattern................................................................133
Duplicating a pattern............................................................133
Deleting a pattern ................................................................134
Rotating a pattern................................................................134
Flipping a pattern.................................................................135
Creating a square frame......................................................136
Grouping patterns................................................................137
Sewing order........................................................................138
Color grouping.....................................................................138
Zooming in the editing window ............................................139
Customizing the display colors............................................139
Monogramming in an arc.....................................................140
Free Arm Embroidery.............................................................141
Border Designs............................................................... 142-143
Connecting the patterns in the editing window....................143
AcuFil Quilting with Hoop ASQ22................................... 144-151
AcuFil hoop ASQ22.............................................................144
AcuFil template....................................................................144
Preparing quilt layers...........................................................144
Printing the template sheet..................................................145
Marking the centerlines........................................................145
Setting quilt layers in hoop ASQ22......................................146
Sewing AcuFil design pattern..............................................146
Adjusting the size of the last pattern....................................147
Creating original AcuFil designs..........................................148
Editing designs ............................................................ 149-150
Sewing the border design....................................................151
Eliminating blank margin......................................................151
CUSTOMIZING EMBROIDERY MODE SETTINGS
Embroidery Mode Settings............................................. 152-154
Saving and Opening a File............................................. 155-157
Saving a file.........................................................................155
Creating a new folder...........................................................156
Deleting a file or folder.........................................................156
Opening a file.......................................................................156
Changing a name of the file or folder...................................157
Direct PC-Link ........................................................................157
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area .........................................................158
Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide................................159
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 160-162
Troubleshooting (automatic needle threader)......................162
STITCH CHART
Ordinary Sewing............................................................. 163-165
Embroidery..................................................................... 166-175
INDEX............................................................................. 176-178
TABLE OF COTENTS

GETTING READY TO SEW
Names of Parts
Top cover
Thread take-up lever
Spool pin
Spool holder (large)
Foot compartment
Hole for additional spool pin
Bobbin thread cutter A
Bobbin winder stopper
Foot compartment (for P foot)
Bobbin thread cutter B
Bobbin winder spindle
Retractable light
Face plate
Thread cutter/holder
Extension table
Centimeter/inch measurements
Feed balancing dial cap
Knee lifter socket
Visual touch screen
Buttonhole lever
Automatic needle threader
Lever
Thumbscrew
Presser foot holder
Presser foot
Needle plate
Hook cover plate
Lower thread guide
Needle clamp screw
Needle
Hook cover release button
Needle threader button
Thread cutter button
Presser foot lifter button
Needle up/down button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
Start/stop button
Speed control slider
Bobbin winding button
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Hand wheel
Touch panel stylus holder
Dual feed balancing dial
USB ports
Power switch
Power inlet
Foot control jack
Cover
Dual feed drive
Presser foot lifter
Carrying handle
Embroidery unit socket
Embroidery unit
Carriage arm
Carriage arm release lever
Semi-hard fabric cover
Embroidery unit case
Accessory case
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Standard Accessories
Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)
Overedge foot M
Satin stitch foot F
Blind hemming foot G
Zipper foot E
Concealed zipper foot Z
Automatic buttonhole foot R
Stabilizer plate
Rolled hem foot D
Open toe satin stitch foot F2
Darning foot PD-H
Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC
Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO
Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV
Button sewing foot T
1/4˝ seam foot O
Dual feed holder (twin)
Dual feed holder (single)
Dual feed foot AD (twin)
Dual feed foot VD (single)
Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin)
Dual feed zipper foot ED (single)
AcuFeed open toe foot UD (twin)
Embroidery foot P
Straight stitch needle plate
Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine)
Needle set
Additional spool pin
Felt
Screwdriver
Lint brush
Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
Quilting guide bar
Spool holder (large) (set on the machine)
Spool holder (small)
Net
Spool stand
Button shank plate
Scissors
Touch panel stylus
Cloth guide
Bobbin holder cleaner
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Embroidery hoop SQ14 (with template)
Embroidery hoop SQ23 (with template)
Embroidery hoop GR (with template)
Embroidery hoop ASQ22 (with template)
Embroidery hoop FA10 (with template)
Magnetic clamps (for SQ23 and GR)
Magnetic clamps (for ASQ22)
Bobbin holder for embroidery
Felt
Stabilizers
Bobbin thread for embroidery
Foot control (with thread cutter switch)
Knee lifter
Optic magnifier (20/40/60)
Power cable
USB cable
Instruction book
Key icon reference chart
Instructional video DVD
Horizon Link Suite CD-ROM (with installation
guide)
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Thread Cutter Switch
After sewing, depress the thread cutter switch qon the
right side of the foot control to trim the both needle and
bobbin threads.
Do not depress the thread cutter switch until the start/stop
button turns green w.
qThread cutter switch
NOTE:
•Threadsaretrimmedwhenthethreadcutterswitch
is depressed for more than 0.5 seconds.
•Thethreadcutterswitchdoesnotworkwithoutthe
foot control being depressed first.
Placing the thread cutter switch to the left
The thread cutter switch position can be adjusted for
your convenience.
If you wish to attach the thread cutter switch to the left
side of the foot control, follow the procedure below.
NOTE:
Phillips head screwdriver is not included with this
machine.
zRemove the setscrews A e, B rand washers t
with a Phillips head screwdriver.
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r Setscrew B
t Washer
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cAttach the foot control and thread cutter switch
with the setscrews and the washers t. Tighten the
setscrews A eand B r. Be sure that the cable is not
caught between the foot control and the base plate.
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Adjusting the lateral position
zLoosen the setscrews wunder the switch.
xSlide the switch to left or right, and fix it at the
desired position by tightening the setscrews using a
Phillips head screwdriver.
Adjusting the longitudinal position
zRemove the setscrews wand washers q.
xAttach the switch to the desired position and fix it
with the setscrews and washers.
Tighten the setscrews securely using a Phillips head
screwdriver.
zRemove the cable tie qfrom the cable.
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to connect it with the foot control.
Insert the pin connector winto the jack eon the foot
control.
cTurn the foot control upside down.
Open the cover of the foot control.
Foot Control Preparation
vDraw out the cable from the foot control.
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The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free arm sewing.
To remove:
Draw the table to the left.
To attach:
Slide the table on the base and push it to the right.
ExtensionTable
qFoot compartment
wFoot compartment for P foot
eLid
rStraight stitch needle plate (Place it upside down as
shown.)
tAutomatic buttonhole foot and stabilizer plate
yDual feed holder (twin)
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Accessory Storage
The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
accessory case, the compartment in the extension table
and the compartment under the top cover.
To store the accessories in the compartment of the
extension table, push up the lid towards you to open the
accessory storage.
Free arm sewing
The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or elbows.
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.
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If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
on the machine (see page 6).
zFirst make sure the power switch qis off.
xInsert the machine plug wof the power supply cord
into the power inlet e.
cDraw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
pin connector yinto the jack uon the machine.
vInsert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t,
and turn the power switch on.
qPower switch
wMachine plug
ePower inlet
rPower supply plug
tWall outlet
yPin connector
uJack
NOTE:
•Thestart/stopbuttondoesnotworkwhenthefoot
control is connected.
•Thefootcontrolcannotbeusedintheembroidery
mode.
•Donotdepressthethreadcutterswitchwhen
inserting the pin connector yinto the jack u.
Connecting the Power Supply
zFirst make sure the power switch qis off.
xInsert the machine plug wof the power supply cord
into the power inlet e.
cInsert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t,
and turn the power switch qon.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Power inlet
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet
NOTE:
Makesuretousethepower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 anything on the foot control.
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Operating Instructions:
Thesymbol“O”onaswitchindicatesthe“off”positionof
the switch.
Foot controller Model 21390 is for use with sewing
machine MC15000.
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 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.
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Foot Control
Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
NOTE:
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
speed control slider when the foot control is fully
depressed.
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.
Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control slider
You can limit the maximum sewing speed in both the
ordinary sewing mode and embroidery mode 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.
Extra Wide Table
Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles and
attach them to the bottom of the legs
qRubber sole
wLeg
Attach the 4 legs to the table top with the setscrew.
Attach the table support to the underside of the table by
inserting the hooks into the slots.
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rTable support
Remove the extension table.
Place the assembled table on the machine.
Adjust the table height by turning the adjusting screws.
tAdjusting screw
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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 foot lifter.
- after being pressed 3 times in a row.
uNeedle threader button
Press this button to thread the needle thread through the
needle eye (refer to page 16).
iBobbin winding button
Press this button to wind the bobbin (refer to page 13).
qStart/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine. This
button can be used either in the ordinary sewing mode or
embroidery mode.
In the ordinary sewing mode, the machine starts running
slowly for the first few stitches. It then runs at the speed
set by the speed control slider.
The machine runs slowly as long as this button is being
pressed.
The button turns red when the machine is running, and
green when it stops.
NOTE:
The start/stop button cannot be used in the ordinary
sewing mode when the foot control is connected.
wReverse button
When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or
BR1-10, the machine will sew in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed.
If stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or BR1-10 has
been selected and the foot control is not connected,
the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed.
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.
Machine Operating Buttons
eAuto-lock button
When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or
BR1-10, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button
is pressed.
When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to
the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and
stop automatically.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after
locking the stitch when the thread cut after auto-lock
option is turned on (refer to page 99).
rNeedle up/down button
The machine will always stop with the needle down
except when buttonholes, darning, tacking, eyelets or
monograms are selected.
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
tPresser foot lifter button
The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this
button.
You can also use the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to
raise and lower the presser foot.
yThread cutter button
Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the
threads. The needle bar and presser foot automatically
rise after trimming the threads.
Refer to page 31.
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qHome key
Press this key to enter the category selection of the
ordinary sewing mode or embroidery mode.
wMode switch key
Press this key to enter into embroidery mode or to return
to ordinary sewing mode.
eOpen file key
Press this key and the open file window will open.
You can open pattern combinations, monograms and
embroidery designs saved in the machine’s internal
memory or on a USB flash drive.
rSet mode key
Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can
customize the machine settings to your preference.
The machine settings for common settings, ordinary
sewing, embroidery, wireless LAN and language
selection are available in this mode.
tHelp movie key
Press this key to view the on-screen movie about the
essential operations.
yLockout key
Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the
machine, replacing the accessories etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys
except for the presser foot lifter and needle threader
button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press the unlock key uon the
window.
Common Keys
CAUTION:
Do not press the 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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If you use a slippery thread such as monofilament
transparent thread, put the net on the spool of thread
to prevent the thread from slipping off the spool and
jamming around the spool pin.
Setting the Spool of Thread
Openthetopcover.
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin.
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.
Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
CAUTION:
Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.
z Slidethehookcoverreleasebuttonqto the right,
and remove the hook cover plate w.
q Hookcoverreleasebutton
wHook cover plate
x Removethebobbinfromthebobbinholder.
NOTE:
Usetheplasticbobbinsforhorizontalhookmarked
witha“J”.Usingotherbobbins,suchaspre-wound
paperbobbins,maycausestitchingproblemsand/
ordamagetothebobbinholder.
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Additional spool pin
Use the additional spool pin when you need to wind a
bobbinwithoutunthreadingthemachinewhileworkingon
a sewing project (refer to page 109).
Set the spool stand qunder the additional spool pin w.
Insert the additional spool pin winto the hole e.
Place the felt rand a spool on the pin.
qSpool stand
wAdditional spool pin
e Hole for additional spool pin
rFelt
NOTE:
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cPut the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
r Bobbin
t Bobbin winder spindle
vPass the thread to the bobbin.
Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around
the bobbin clockwise several times.
bInsert the thread into one of the slits uof the flange
plate yand pull the thread to cut.
y Flange plate
u Slit
nPush the bobbin stopper ito the left.
i Bobbin stopper
mPress the bobbin winding button o. The visual touch
screen will show the bobbin winding sign.
o Bobbin winding button
When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop spinning
and the bobbin stopper returns to its original position
automatically.
,Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread
cutter B !0.
! 0 Bobbin thread cutter B
NOTE:
For safety purposes, the machine will automatically
stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.
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Winding the bobbin
zPull the thread from the spool.
Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot q.
qGuide slot
xDraw the thread to the left and forward around the
thread guide w.
Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around
and under the guide plate e.
Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with
both hands.
wThread guide
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NOTE:
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Inserting the bobbin
zPress the lockout key.
Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread
running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook
cover plate.
q Lockout key
w End of thread
e Bobbin holder
r Hook cover plate
xHold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not
rotate.
Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin
holder.
Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide.
t Front notch
y Guide
cDraw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide
path marked “1”.
Make sure that the thread comes out from the side
notch of the bobbin holder.
u Guide path 1
i Side notch
NOTE:
If the thread does not come out from the side notch,
rethread from step z.
vContinue to draw the thread along the guide path
marked “2” and pull the thread to the right through the
slit. The thread will be cut to a proper length and held
in place.
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bSet the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening.
Push down the hook cover plate to fit in place.
NOTE:
Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread.
Refer to page 17 for how to draw up the bobbin
thread.
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Threading the Machine
Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever
to the highest position.
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine.The presser
foot will go down and the upper thread tension disks will
open.
qLockout key
Pass the thread in order from zto m.
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z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot.
wGuide slot
x Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread
around the corner of the guide.
Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right
channel until the thread snaps.
eCorner of the guide
rRight channel
c Draw the thread down along the right channel and
around the bottom of the thread guide plate.
Pull the thread up along the left channel.
rRight channel
tThread guide plate
yLeft channel
v While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the
thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw
the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take-
up lever.
uEye of the take-up lever
b Then pull the thread down along the left channel and
through the lower thread guide.
iLower thread guide
n Slide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread
guide to the left.
oNeedle bar thread guide
m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to
the next page).
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