Janome Skyline S7 User manual

Instruction Book

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug
this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts......................................................................... 3
Standard Accessories.............................................................. 4
Accessory Storage................................................................... 5
Extension Table........................................................................ 5
Free-arm sewing ...................................................................... 5
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply.................................................. 6
Operating Instructions:............................................................. 6
Controlling Sewing Speed........................................................ 7
Foot Control.............................................................................. 7
Machine Operating Buttons ..................................................... 8
Touch Panel Keys..................................................................... 9
Winding the Bobbin............................................................10 -12
Threading the Machine .......................................................... 13
Built-in Needle Threader .........................................................14
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread .............................................. 15
Replacing Needles................................................................. 16
Fabric and Needle Chart........................................................ 16
Replacing the Presser Foot ....................................................17
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder.............................. 18
Attaching the Dual Feed Foot ................................................ 19
Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H .......................................... 19
Replacing the Needle Plate ................................................... 20
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot................................. 21
Knee Lifter.............................................................................. 21
Dropping the Feed Dog.......................................................... 22
ORDINARY SEWING MODE
Ordinary Stitch Patterns......................................................... 23
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode.......................... 24-25
UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitches ..................................................................... 26
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ................................... 26
Changing Sewing Direction.................................................... 26
Turning a Square Corner........................................................ 26
Securing Seams..................................................................... 27
Cutting Threads...................................................................... 27
Needle Plate Guides .............................................................. 27
Variety of Straight Stitches..................................................... 28
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device ........................................ 29
U11 Basting ............................................................................ 30
Zigzag Stitches....................................................................... 30
Variety of Overcasting Stitches.............................................. 31
Manual Stitch Settings ........................................................... 32
Adjusting Thread Tension ...................................................... 33
Adjusting Foot Pressure Control ............................................ 33
Foot up for Pivoting ................................................................ 33
Favorite Stitch Adjustment ..................................................... 34
U12 Backward Stitch .............................................................. 35
U16 Hemstitch........................................................................ 35
U21 Fagotting......................................................................... 35
BUTTONHOLES AND SPECIALTY STITCHES
Variety of Buttonholes ............................................................ 36
B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole ........................................ 37-40
Using the Stabilizer Plate........................................................41
B2 Automatic (square) Buttonhole ....................................42-43
Other Buttonholes .................................................................. 44
B11 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole) .....................45-46
Corded Buttonhole ................................................................. 47
Speciality Stitches.............................................................48-49
B13 Darning............................................................................ 48
B15 Eyelet .............................................................................. 49
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Decorative Stitches ...........................................................50-53
Quilting(Q) .............................................................................. 54
Using the Quilting Guide Bar ................................................. 54
Q1-Q3 Patchwork Piecing...................................................... 54
Angle Scales on the Needle Plate ......................................... 54
Q48-Q51 Hand-look quilt stitches.......................................... 54
S1-S14 Decorative Satin Stitches .......................................... 55
Elongation Ratio..................................................................... 55
Created Stitches (CS) ............................................................ 56
Twin Needle Sewing............................................................... 57
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION
Mirror Image of Patterns ........................................................ 58
Bridge Stitches ....................................................................... 58
Editing a Pattern Combination ............................................... 59
Deleting a Pattern .................................................................. 59
Inserting a Pattern.................................................................. 59
Startover Key.......................................................................... 60
Checking Pattern Combination Length .................................. 61
MONOGRAMMING
Function Keys......................................................................... 62
Manual Thread Tension ......................................................... 63
Individual Thread Tension Adjustment................................... 63
Unied Thread Tension Adjustment....................................... 63
Spacing .................................................................................. 63
Reducing the Size of Letters.................................................. 63
Programming a Monogram .................................................... 64
Saving a Pattern Combination ............................................... 65
Opening a Pattern Combination ............................................ 66
SEWING APPLICATION
Sewing Application................................................................. 67
Seaming ................................................................................. 68
Overedge................................................................................ 69
Blind Hem............................................................................... 70
Shell Tuck............................................................................... 71
Rolled Hem............................................................................. 72
Zipper Sewing ................................................................... 73-75
Concealed Zipper Sewing (optional)................................. 76-77
Gathering................................................................................ 78
Basting ................................................................................... 78
Button Sewing ........................................................................ 79
Tacking ................................................................................... 80
Applique ................................................................................. 81
Patchwork............................................................................... 82
Quilting ................................................................................... 83
Clasp Stitches ........................................................................ 83
Free Quilting........................................................................... 84
One Stitch Off......................................................................... 84
Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting...................................... 84
Sculpture Stitches .................................................................. 84
Hand-look Quilt Stitches ........................................................ 85
Variable Zigzag ...................................................................... 85
Maximum Zigzag Width Adjustment ...................................... 85
CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Machine Setting Mode ........................................................... 86
Common Setting Mode .....................................................86-89
Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode ......................................... 89-91
Language Selection Mode ..................................................... 92
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ...................................... 92
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area......................................................... 93
Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide ............................... 94
Problems and Warning Signals.............................................. 95
Troubleshooting...................................................................... 96
Stitch Chart ....................................................................... 97-98

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ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
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Thread take-up lever
Reference chart
Top cover
Touch panel stylus holder
Foot storage compartment
Bobbin thread cutter B
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin thread cutter A
Hole for extra spool pin
Spool pin
Spool holder (large)
Face cover
Thread cutter
Extension table (accessory storage)
Needle plate release lever
Start/stop button
Reverse button
Auto-lock button
Needle up/down button
Presser foot lifter button
Thread cutter button
Feed balancing dial
Knee lifter socket
Speed control slider
Visual touch screen
Lower thread guide
Needle clamp screw
Needle
Zigzag foot A
Needle plate
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Feed dog
Foot holder
Setscrew
Needle threader
Buttonhole lever
Carrying handle
Handwheel
Dual feed balancing dial
Thread cutter switch jack*
USB port
Drop feed lever
Machine socket
Foot control jack
Power switch
Dual feed drive
Presser foot lifter
NOTE:
To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle
with your hand, and support the sewing machine with
the other hand.
NOTE:
Sewing machine design and specications are subject
to change without prior notice.
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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
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
Button shank plate
1/4˝ seam foot O
Dual feed foot AD (twin)
Straight stitch needle plate
Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine)
Needle set
Additional spool pin
Screwdriver
Lint brush
Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
Quilting guide bar
Spool holder (large) x 2 (1 set on the
machine)
Spool holder x 2 (small)
Spool holder x 2 (special)
Touch panel stylus
Knee lifter
Power cable
Instruction book
Foot control
Semi-hard fabric cover
Instructional video DVD
Stitch composer
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Extension Table
The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free-arm sewing.
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To detach:
Draw the table out to the left.
To attach:
Slide the table on the base and push the table to the
right.
Free-arm sewing
Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves,
waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or
elbows.
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Accessory Storage
The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
compartment of the extension table and the compartment
under the top cover.
To store the accessories in the compartment of the
extension table, push up the cover towards you to open
the accessory storage.
q Presser foot
w Buttonhole stabilizer plate
e Automatic buttonhole foot R
r Dual feed foot AD (twin)
t Straight stitch needle plate
y Bobbin
u Extra spool pin
Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment
in the extension table.
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Connecting the Power Supply
zFirst make sure the power switch qis off.
xInsert the machine plug wof the power supply cord
into the machine socket e.
cInsert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t,
and turn the power switch qon.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine socket
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet
If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
on the machine.
zFirst make sure the power switch qis off.
xInsert the machine plug wof the power supply cable
into the machine socket e.
cDraw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
pin connector rinto the jack ton the machine.
vInsert the power supply plug yinto the wall outlet u,
and turn the power switch qon.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine socket
r Pin connector
t Jack
y Power supply plug
u Wall outlet
NOTE:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of
the switch.
For the U.S.A. and Canada only
Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not t
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
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GETTING READY TO SEW
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NOTE:
Make sure to use the power supply cable that came
with the machine.
If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
before turning it on again.
WARNING:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine from the power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything 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.
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Foot Control
Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you press the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
NOTE:
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by
the speed control slider when the foot control is fully
depressed.
This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown
safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the
machine is running overloaded. Follow the safety
instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.
Cord storage
The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in
the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.
q Base cover
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e Hooks
Operating Instructions:
Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing
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Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
immediately. The machine will automatically stop.
When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock
button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will
immediately sew locking stitches and automatically
stop when the machine is started.
• When any other stitches are selected;
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
at the end of current pattern. The machine will
automatically stop.
When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock
button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will
sew a locking stitch at the end of the current pattern
and automatically stop when the machine is started.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after
locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is
turned on (refer to page 91).
r Needle up/down button
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle in down position.
However, you can change the needle stop position in the
machine setting mode (refer to page 89).
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 (refer to page 21).
yThread cutter button
After nish sewing, press this button to trim the threads.
The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the
threads (refer to page 27).
The LED signal iblinks when the machine trims
threads.
Machine Operating Buttons
q Start/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the rst few
stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control
slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is
pressed.
The button will turn red when the machine is running, and
green when it has been stopped.
Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow
down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when
the button is released.
NOTE:
• The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
• You can select the desired start-up speed from
slow, medium or high (refer to page 90).
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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.
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
#30 or thicker (refer to page 27).
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• When stitch pattern U01, U04, U08-U10, Q01-Q03,
or BR01-BR05, is selected;
NOTE:
There will be particular functions of the reverse
button when stitch pattern U02, U03, B02, B13, or
B14 is selected. Refer to page 28, 42, 48 and 80 for
instructions.
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• When stitch pattern U01, U04, U08-U10, Q01-Q03,
or BR01-BR05, is selected;
The machine will sew in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew
forward.
When the machine is stopped and foot control is
disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly
as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the
button to stop the machine.
• When any other stitches are selected;
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.
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qOpen le key (refer to page 56, 66)
Press this key and the open le window will open.
You can open pattern combinations and monograms
saved in the machine’s internal memory or on a USB ash
drive.
wSet mode key (refer to page 86)
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 and Choose Language are available in this mode
eLockout 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 except the lock
key and presser foot lifter button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.
rPage keys
Press the page key to display the next page or previous
page. Press and hold the page key to turn the pages
continuously.
tTouch bar
Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display the
next page or previous page.
Touch Panel Keys
CAUTION:
Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen
with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers
or the like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the
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Extra spool pin
Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin
without unthreading the machine while working on a
sewing project.
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and x the
spool with the spool holder.
qExtra spool pin
wHole for extra spool pin
eLarge spool holder
NOTE:
The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle
sewing.
Setting the spool of thread
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it rmly against
the spool of thread.
qLarge spool holder
Winding the Bobbin
Removing the Bobbin
Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
remove the hook cover plate.
qHook cover release button
wHook cover plate
Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
eBobbin
NOTE:
Use the “J” plastic bobbins for horizontal hook (marked
with “J” r). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound
paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or
damage to the bobbin holder.
Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools
of thread.
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Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specic size of
the spool of threads as shown.
The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows;
The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8˝ to
7/16˝ (9.5 to 10.5 mm)), and the spool length has a range
of 2 3/4˝ to 3˝ (70 to 75 mm).
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r Hole diameter (3/8˝ to 7/16˝)
t Spool length (2 3/4˝ to 3˝)
Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and
hold the spool as illustrated.
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vPut the bobbin ton the bobbin winder spindle y.
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bPass the thread to the bobbin.
Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around
the bobbin clockwise several times.
nInsert the thread into one of the slits i of the ange
plate uand pull the thread to cut.
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mPush the bobbin to the right. The visual touch screen
will show the bobbin winding sign.
, Start the machine.
Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and
stops spinning.
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original
position.
.Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread
cutter B o.
o Bobbin thread cutter B
NOTE:
For safety purposes, the machine will automatically
stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.
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
xBe sure that the thread is pulled down under the
notch wand into the space below the guide slot as
shown.
wNotch
cDraw the thread to the left and forward around the
thread guide e.
Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around
and under the guide plate r.
Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with
both hands.
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rGuide plate
NOTE:
Set the speed control slider at the fastest position (refer
to page 7).
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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
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r Hook cover plate
x Hold the bobbin with your ngertip 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.
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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.
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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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Push down the hook cover plate to t in place.
NOTE:
Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread.
Refer to page 15 for how to draw up the bobbin
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Threading the Machine
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before threading the machine.
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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 zto ,.
z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot w.
wGuide slot
xBe sure that the thread is pulled down under the
notch eand into the space below the guide slot as
shown.
eNotch
c 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.
rCorner of the guide
tRight channel
v 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.
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yThread guide plate
uLeft channel
b While holding the thread at the spool, rmly draw the
thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw
the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up
lever.
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n Then pull the thread down along the left channel and
through the lower thread guide.
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m Slide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread
guide to the left.
!0 Needle bar thread guide
, Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to
the next page).
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nPull the thread loop to take the thread end out through
the needle eye to the rear.
NOTE:
If the thread is caught in the hook and the thread loop
is not formed, remove the thread from the hook and
pull it to take the thread end out through the needle
eye.
bRaise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is
pulled up through the needle eye.
Built-in Needle Threader
NOTE:
• The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle.
Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.
Do not use thread size 30 or thicker.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin
needle.
zPress the needle up/down button to raise the needle.
Press the lockout key to lock the machine.
qNeedle up/down button
wLockout key
xDraw the thread through the slit eof the needle
threader. The thread should pass under the hook r.
e Slit
rHook
z
c
v
n
cPull the thread up and slip it between the thread cutter
and face plate from behind.
Pull the thread toward you to cut.
vPull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread
After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin
holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the
bobbin thread.
However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when
sewing gathering stitches etc.
zRemove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin
holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according
to the instructions on page 12, but leave a 10 cm (4˝)
tail of bobbin thread as shown.
q Bobbin thread
NOTE:
Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.
wThread cutter
xRaise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
with your left hand.
e Needle thread
cPress the needle up/down button twice to lower and
raise the needle and pick up the bobbin thread.
r Needle up/down button
vPull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the
presser foot.
z
c
v
x
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Replacing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
qLockout key
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
wNeedle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at
side of the needle to the rear.
eFlat side
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw rmly with a screwdriver.
To check needle straightness, place the at side of the
needle onto something at (a needle plate, glass etc.).
The gap between the needle and the at surface should
be consistent.
rGap
Never use a blunt needle.
Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Organza
Crepe
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75
Medium
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#11/ 7 5 -14 /9 0
Heavy
weight
Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting
Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#14/90 -16/100
Fabric and Needle Chart
• For general sewing, use red needle.
• Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing
ne fabrics.
• In general, use the same thread for both needle and
bobbin.
• Use a blue tip needle for sewing ne fabrics, stretch
fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped
stitches.
• Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting
and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or ne fabrics
to prevent seam puckering.
• Always test the thread and needle size on a small
piece of the same fabric you will use for actual
sewing.
NOTE:
1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are
included in the needle case (Part No. 859856005).
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Replacing the Presser Foot
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to before
replacing the presser foot.
Use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
q Needle up/down button
w Lockout key
r
u
Raise the presser foot lifter.
e Presser foot lifter
y
t
w
e
Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder.
The presser foot will drop off.
r Lever
Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just
under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.
Each foot is marked with an identication letter.
t Groove
y Pin
u Identication letter
q
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the lever, do not push it down.

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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
Remove the foot holder before using the dual feed foot or
darning foot.
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the foot holder.
Removing the foot holder
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the
presser foot lifter.
qNeedle up/down button
wLockout key
ePresser foot lifter
t
t
r
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r
e
w
q
Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder.
r Setscrew
tFoot holder
Attaching the foot holder
Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.
Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
yPresser bar