GETTING READY

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE...18 Connecting the machine....18 TURN MACHINE ON / OFF....19 UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN....20-21 LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL....21 WINDING THE BOBBIN....22 Bobbin winding....22-24 INSERTING THE BOBBIN....25-26 UPPER THREADING....27-32 Threading the upper thread....27-29 Using the needle threader....30 Using the thread net....31 Raising up the lower thread....32 CUTTING THE THREAD.....33 REPLACING THE NEEDLE....33 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT...34-36 Attaching the presser foot holder...34
Attaching the presser foot....34 Removing the presser foot....34 Type of presser foot chart....35 Two-step presser foot lifter....36 DUAL FEED SYSTEM (DFS)....37-38 To engage the DFS system....37 To disengage the DFS system....38 Fabric positioning....38

SEWING BASICS

PATTERN CHART.....39-40 MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD...41 THREAD TENSION....42 LENGTH & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT....43 Stitch width adjustment....43 Stitch length adjustment....43 PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT....44 PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT...45 USEFUL FUNCTIONS....46-48 Reverse.....46 Free arm sewing....46 Installing the extension table...47 To raise or lower the feed dogs....48 Attaching the knee lifter....48 Knee lifter to raise / lower presser foot...48 USEFUL SEWING TIPS....49 Sewing corners....49 Sewing on heavy fabric....49

STITCHES

SELECTING STITCHES....50 BASIC STITCHING....51-52 Straight stitches and needle position...51 Zigzag stitches.....51 Stretch stitch.....52 BLIND HEM / LINGERIE STITCHING...53 OVERCASTING STITCHES.....54 Using the overcasting foot....54 Using the all-purpose foot....54 ZIPPER INSERTION....55-56 Inserting a centered zipper....55 Inserting a side zipper.....56 BUTTON SEWING.....57 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING...58-61 Making a one-step buttonhole...58-61 Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics...61 BAR TACK STITCH....62-63
EYELET STITCH.....64 DARNING STITCH.....65-66 To adjust the evenness of darning stitch...66 NARROW HEMMING.....67 QUILTING.....68-71 Patchwork sewing....68 Hand-look quilting stitch....68 Decorative patchwork stitching....69 Free motion darning, embroidery & monogramming..70-71 ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE...72

DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES

CORDING.....73 Single cording....73 Triple cording....73 FAGOTING.....74 GATHERING....75-76 SATIN STITCH SEWING.....77 SCALLOP STITCH....78 Scallop hem....78 Scallop edging.....78 SMOCKING....79 TWIN NEEDLE SEWING.....80-81

DECORATIVE PATTERNS

ELONGATION.....82 MIRROR IMAGE.....83 MEMORY FUNCTION.....84-87 Combining patterns or letters....84-85 Adding patterns or letters...85 Editing patterns.....86 Clearing patterns or letters....86 Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern....87

APPENDIX

WARNING FUNCTIONS....88-91 Warning animation message display...88-89 Instruction animation message display....90 Warning beeping sound....91 Beeping sound....91 MAINTENANCE....92-93 Cleaning the LCD screen...92 Cleaning the sewing machine surface....92 Cleaning the hook....92-93 TROUBLESHOOTING....94-95 STITCH REFERENCE CHART....96-107

ACCESSORIES

Standard 1. All-purpose foot (RA) 2. Zipper foot (RB) 3. Button sewing foot (RC) 4. Satin stitch foot (RK) 5. Buttonhole foot (RJ) 6. Open toe foot (RN) 7. Blind hem foot (RM) 8. Cone holder (2X) 9. Net 10. Spool cap large (2x) 11. Spool cap small (2x) 12. Bobbin (3X) 13. Pack of needle (3 x single

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15. 16. 17. 18.

Screwdriver (L & S) Brush/seam ripper Knee lifter Soft canvas cover (Black)

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Optional These items are not included with machine, but available from authorized SINGER retailers. 19. Overcasting foot (RI) 20. Gathering foot (RD) 21. Quarter-inch quilting foot (RE) 22. Quilting foot (RF) 23. Hemmer foot (RG) 24. Cording foot (RH) 25. Darning/embroidery foot (RX) 26. Extension table
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Dimension: 600(L) x 500(W) mm
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
Bobbin thread guide Stitch pattern plate Presser foot pressure dial Operation buttons

Sewing speed controller

Spool pins

Retractable thread guide

Bobbin winder Bobbin winder switch and thread cutter LCD screen

Face plate

LCD screen brightness control Function buttons
Thread cutter Buttonhole lever Needle threader Needle plate Sewing table and accessory box Drop feed lever

Selection buttons

Knee lifter slot

Pattern adjustment dial

Handle

Handwheel

Dual feed system(DFS)

Main power switch

Presser foot lever

Foot control connector

Power supply connector

FOOT CONTROL

" button to wind the bobbin.
The LED light will be on while the bobbin is winding. Bobbin can wind in any operation mode.

Elongation button

Group 2-B Patterns 58-75 can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the " " button, the LED light will turn on. Combine different stitches in this group : change width or length for a greater variety of patterns.

Mirror image button

Pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis by pressing the " " button except for patterns 30-49 from the Group 2-B Patterns.
LED light will turn on. The machine will continue to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror image button is pressed again or the pattern is changed. Mirror imaging the pattern appears on the LCD screen. A - Normal B - Mirror imaged

Twin needle button

Patterns can be sewn in two parallel lines of the same stitch with the twin needle. Press the " " buttonthe LED light will turn on and the machine automatically reduces the width for twin needle sewing. When using some straight stitches and the needle position is set below 2.0, the width will automatically move to 2.0mm. Press the button again to return to single needle sewing. Note: Group 1-A pattern 0, 8, 9 and Group 2-B patterns 27-49 cannot be used with twin needle function.

SELECTION BUTTONS

Direct pattern selection and number buttons Memory button Clear button Edit button
Direct pattern selection and number buttons
Direct pattern selection Press the numbered button to the right of the utility pattern shown when the mode button (FUNC) is set at the direct mode (1-A).
Number buttons To select a pattern other than direct mode 1-A : Press the " " button and enter the number of pattern group (see page 14). Then press the two numbers of the desired pattern from the stitch chart. For example: For Group 2-B press FUNC then button 2. Press 92.

Memory button

Press the " " button to enter the memory mode. Select up to 8 memories for storing combinations of characters and decorative stitches. Up to 20 patterns can be combined in each memory. Use the stitch width "+" and "" button to scroll through the pattern combination memorized. Press the " " button again to exit the memory mode. See page 84 for details. Note: Direct Patterns, Group 2-B patterns 27-49 and Group 3-C pattern 00 cannot be memorized.

Edit button

If you wish to modify the pattern settings in the memory mode, use the stitch width "+" or "" button to select the pattern to be modified. Press the " " button to enter the editing mode, the LED light will turn on. Manual setting function of the stitch width, stitch length, mirror and Auto-lock for these memorized patterns can be changed. Press the " " button again to exit the editing mode. See page 86 for details.

4. Hold the thread loosely and return the threader to its original position. The hook will turn and pull the thread through the needle eye forming a loop. Pull the loop of thread through the needle eye.

Using the thread net

If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a net to the spool before using. * Cut the net to match the size of the spool. NET Thread spool

Spool pin

Spool cap
Raising up the lower thread
1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle.
2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop.
3. Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot.

CUTTING THE THREAD

Press thread cutter button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads.
Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the threads. Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left side of the face plate and cut using the thread cutter. The threads are cut at the proper length to start the next seam.

REPLACING THE NEEDLE

Attention: Turn power switch to OFF ("O") when replacing the needle ! Change the needle regularly. A bent or damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, damage fabric or break while sewing. To check the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Discard any damaged or bent needles. Before changing the needle, use the handwheel to raise the needle to its highest position. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the damaged needle. B. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert a new needle up as far as it will go. C. Securely tighten the needle clamp screw.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
Attaching the presser foot holder a
Attention: Turn power switch to OFF ("O") when carrying out any of the following operations! Raise the presser foot bar (a). Position the presser foot holder (b) in place and attach as illustrated.
Attaching the presser foot
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the notch (c) is directly above the pin (d). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (e) will engage automatically.

b c d e

Removing the presser foot
Raise the presser foot. Press down on the front of the presser foot by hand. The foot will disengage.
Type of presser foot chart
(twin needle is shown below, suggesting opportunities for more creativity)
PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION NEEDLE PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION NEEDLE
All-purpose foot with DFS
General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc.
Satin stitch sewing, Decorative stitching.

Satin stitch foot

PATTERN CHART

On the chart below, the portion marked in gray shows a single unit of each pattern.

Patterns

Group 1-A Patterns (Direct Patterns) -10

Group 2-B Patterns-93

Group 3-C Patterns-25

Group 4-D Patterns-79

Alphabets
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE

NEEDLE SIZE

FABRICS Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
THREAD Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester.

9-11 (70-75)

12-14 (80-90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woolens. Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims. Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).

14 (90)

Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes. Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results. Always use the same thread on top and bottom. Heavy duty thread.

16 (100)

Note: - In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads are used for sewing heavy fabrics. - Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing. - It is recommended that the same thread be used in the needle as in the bobbin.

THREAD TENSION

- To increase the tension, press the button "+" to the next number up. To reduce the tension, press the button "" to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics. - For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears slightly on the bottom side of your fabric. 1. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.

Surface

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Reverse
Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam.
Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches. The machine will sew forward when the button is released.

Free arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.
Installing the extension table
Note: The extension table is an optional accessory, not included. 1. Take out the extension table and seven extension table feet from the packaging. Remove the screws from each of the feet with the large slotted screwdriver. Place one of the feet under one of the holes in the extension table and tighten the top screw with the large slotted screwdriver. Repeat for the remaining feet.
2. Pull the sewing table and accessory box off by sliding it to the left.
3. Keeping the extension table level, slide it up against the sewing machine. To adjust the height of the extension table, turn the rubber knobs under each of the feet to the proper height. Attention: Do not move the sewing machine while the extension table is attached, otherwise damage and/or injury may occur.
To raise or lower the feed dogs
With the sewing table off the machine, the feed dog adjustment lever is located at the base of the free-arm in the front of the machine.
Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower the feed dog, for example during button sewing. If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the " " (a) in order to raise the feed dogs.
Note: Turn the handwheel one complete cycle to return the feed dog to the raised position.
Attaching the knee lifter
The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing applique, patchwork and quilting since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot. Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
Knee lifter to raise / lower presser foot
Move the knee lifter to the right to raise the presser foot. Release the knee lifter to lower the presser foot.
Attention: Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing, otherwise the fabric will not be fed correctly.

USEFUL SEWING TIPS

Sewing corners
1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/down button till needle is in down position. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. 5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.

Sewing on heavy fabric

The black button on the left side of the All-purpose foot (RA) will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of a seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over seams when hemming jeans. When you reach the point of an increased thickness, lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Press the toe of the presser foot and push in the black button, then lower the foot and continue sewing. The black button releases automatically after sewing few stitches. You also can place another piece of fabric with the same thickness at the back of the seam. Or support the presser foot while feeding by hand and sewing toward the folded side.
Cardboard or thick fabric

SELECTING STITCHES

Using the selection buttons
Ten of the most frequently used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the selection buttons. Select the desired stitch from those shown on the stitch pattern plate. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected. 1. Determine the stitch that you wish to use. * Refer to Pattern Chart on page 39. 2. Determine which presser foot should be used with the selected stitch. The presser feet can be stored inside the accessory compartment. * For details on the stitches that can be sewn with a twin needle, refer to "Stitch Reference Chart" beginning on page 96. 3. Attach the correct presser foot for the selected stitch. * For details, refer to "Changing the Presser Foot" on page 34. 4. Turn on the sewing machine.
* The straight stitch (center needle position) is shown selected within the LCD. 5. Press the " " button and the pattern group screen will automatically appear on the LCD screen.
6. Press the numbered button corresponding to the desired group of stitches that you wish to use. (e.g. press 2 for group "B") 7. Press the 2 digit pattern number from the selected group on the stitch pattern plate. Note: When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again.

BASIC STITCHING

Straight stitches and needle position
Changing the needle position This setting can be applied only to patterns 1-4 from Group 1-A, Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 27-29, Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18 and Group 4-D Pattern 50. The pre-set position is "4.5", center position. When you press the " " stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the left. When you press the "+" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the right. The LCD screen width illustration indicates the position of needle and number for easy reference. Changing the stitch length To shorten the stitch length, press the "" stitch length adjustment button. For a longer stitch length, press the "+" stitch length adjustment button. Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the longer the stitch should be.

Zigzag stitches

Adjusting the stitch width The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is "9.0". However, the width can be reduced on any patterns. The width increases as you press the "+" stitch width adjustment button from "0.0-9.0".
Note: Some stitches have a limited stitch width range.
Adjusting the stitch length The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length approaches "0.0". Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "1.0-2.5". Zigzag stitches with a short length (approximately 0.4) are referred to as a satin stitch. The cutout on the underside of the RK satin stitch foot is designed to accommodate dense stitch formation.

Stretch stitch

Straight stretch stitch
Stretch stitches ensure you of a stitch that is strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking. The flexibility of the straight stretch stitch makes it ideal for seaming heavy, knit or easy to ravel fabrics. These stitches can also be used as a bold, decorative top stitch.

Straight stitch

Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. Use it to sew stress areas such as the crotch seams in pants or the sleeve underarm area.
Triple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for medium to heavyweight stretch fabrics in any area you would normally use a zigzag stitch or decorative rickrack trim. Note: Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as inseams and attaching sleeves.
BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH

2.5~6.0

1.0~5.0

3.5~6.0

1.0~3.0
16: Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics 19: Blind hem for stretch fabrics 20: Blind hem for stretch fabrics Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first.

Overcasting stitches

1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side facing up. 2. Attach the blind hem foot. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel toward you (counter clockwise) by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust the stitch width or guide on the presser foot accordingly. 3. Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a) so that the guide just rests against the folded edge of the fabric and the needle just barely catches the fold as you sew. 4. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide.

5. Turn the fabric over. Note: If the stitches are too visible on the right side of the fabric, decrease the width of the stitch or move the guide to the right. If the stitches are not catching the fold of the fabric, increase the width or move the guide to the left.

OVERCASTING STITCHES

Using the overcasting foot

4.0~6.0

2.0~3.0
Note: The Overcasting foot is an optional accessory, not included.
1. Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot. 2. Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot.
Using the all-purpose foot

2.5~4.5

1. Change the presser foot to the all-purpose foot. 2. Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of the fabric on the right side.

ZIPPER INSERTION

Attention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing with the centered needle position straight stitch only. It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns. 1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment.

3 mm (1/8")

1.5~3.0
Inserting a centered zipper
2. Press open the seam allowance. Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line. Baste the zipper tape.
3. Attach the zipper foot. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper.
4. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.
5. Stitch left side of the zipper from bottom to top.
6. Stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper. Remove the basting stitches and press.

Inserting a side zipper

1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
2. Fold the garment back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 3mm (1/8 inch) fold.
3. Attach the zipper foot. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.
4. Stitch the left side of the zipper from bottom to top.
5. Turn the fabric right side out, stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper.
6. Stop about 5cm (2 inches) from the top of zipper. Remove the basting and open the zipper. Stitch the remainder of the seam.

BUTTON SEWING

1. Select the pattern 43 from the Group 2-B Patterns to get the button sewing stitch. Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot "RC" and lower feed dogs.
2. Position the fabric under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the presser foot lever. 3. Adjust the stitch width to "2.5-4.5" according to the distance between the two holes of the button. 4. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button.

5. Example of sewn bar tacks at pocket corners is shown. Note: Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as pocket corners.

EYELET STITCH

40: Select for sewing eyelets on belts, doll clothes, heirloom sewing, etc.

5.0~8.0

41: Select for sewing eyelets on belts, doll clothes, heirloom sewing, etc. 1. Select pattern 40 or 41 from Group 2-B Patterns to get the eyelet stitch. Attach the satin stitch presser foot "RK".
2. Press the "" or "+" stitch width adjustment button to select the eyelet size. Size of eyelet. A. 8.0mm (5/16 inch). B. 7.0mm (1/4 inch). C. 6.0mm (15/64 inch). D. 5.0mm (3/16 inch).
3. Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.
4. Make a hole in the center using an eyelet punch. * Eyelet punch is not included with the machine. Note: If fine thread is used, the stitching may be sparse. If this occurs, sew the eyelet twice; one on top of the other.

DARNING STITCH

3.5~9.0

1.5~2.0

1. Select pattern 46, 47 or 48 from Group 2-B Patterns to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot "RJ".
2. Baste the upper fabric and the reinforcement fabric together. Select the width of the pattern by using the stitch width button. Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear. Determine the desired length of the darning then extend the button guide plate on the buttonhole foot "RJ" to the desired length.
3. The size of one darning pattern cycle is variable. However, the maximum pattern length is 3.5cm (1-1/8 inch) and the maximum pattern width is 8mm (5/16 inch).
a. The length of darning pattern. b. The width of darning pattern.
4. Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever. Note: When lowering the presser foot, do not push on the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning pattern will not be sewn with the correct size.
5. Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. Pull down the buttonhole lever and position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing.
Note: When you start to sew darning pattern before the buttonhole lever is lowered, LCD screen will show the animated warning message to remind you to lower the buttonhole lever.

6. Darning stitches are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown.
7. If the tear is too large to cover with one darning pattern, reposition the fabric and sew additional darning patterns for better coverage.
7 To adjust the evenness of darning stitch
The evenness of darning stitch may vary depending on the sewing condition, i.e. type of fabrics. You can correct the unevenness of darning stitch. - Press the " " button. A. If the left corner is lower than the right side, press the stitch length adjusting button "+". B. If the right corner is lower than the left side, press the stitch length adjusting button "". - Press the " " button again after adjusting to return to the normal LCD screen.
Note: Only Group 2-B patterns 46-48 can be adjusted.

NARROW HEMMING

Note: The Hemmer foot is an optional accessory, not included. 1. Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric. 2. Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot. Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of hemmer foot. Adjust the fabric back until the fold forms a scroll shape.
3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing slowly guiding the fabric raw edge against the recess in front of the hemmer foot and the fabric into the scroll of the foot.

fabric raw edge

QUILTING

Patchwork stitching

1.8~2.5
Note: The Quarter-inch quilting foot is an optional accessory, not included. Use the right edge of the presser foot as a guide for a 1/4" seam. There are markings on the foot which serve as 1/4" and 1/8" pivot points, both in front and behind the needle. Place 2 fabrics, right sides together, under the Quarter-inch foot. Lower the presser foot, then sew, keeping the fabric edges lined up evenly with the right edge of the presser foot. To pivot, when the edge of the fabric reaches the foot's 1/4" turning mark (the first marking toward the front of the foot), leave the needle down in the fabric, pivot the fabric and continue sewing the next 1/4" seam.

Hand-look quilting stitch
You can duplicate the look of a hand quilted stitch by using monofilament thread in the needle, 50 to 60 weight cotton thread in the bobbin, and increasing the needle tension. The needle tension and stitch length will need to be determined based on the thickness of the fabrics and batting. Note: Monofilament thread may be substituted with a thread that matches or blends with the color of the top fabric.
Decorative patchwork stitching
Place the two pieces of fabric with the right sides together and sew with the straight stitch. Open the seam allowances and press it flat.
On the right side of the joined pieces of fabric place the center of the presser foot on the seam line and sew over the seam with decorative stitching.
Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming

3.5~5.0

Note: The Darning/embroidery foot is an optional accessory, not included. Move the drop feed lever to " feed dogs. " to lower the
Remove the presser foot holder, and attach the darning foot to the presser foot holder bar. The pin (a) should be on the needle clamp screw (b). Press the darning foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (c).
Darning Place a piece of stabilizer under the fabric to be mended. First sew around the edges of the hole (to secure the threads). Working from front to back, sew over the hole in a constant and continuous movement. Turn the fabric 1/4 turn and sew over the first stitching moving the work slower over the hole to separate the threads and not form big gaps between the threads. Note: Free motion darning is accomplished with the feed dog in the lowered position. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator; therefore it is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and the movement of fabric.
Free motion embroidery Mark the design to be embroidered on the fabric with wash-out marker. Place fabric and stabilizer in an embroidery hoop. Raise the needle to its highest position and slide the hoop under the needle. Lower the presser foot lever. Hold the needle thread in the left hand; turn the handwheel toward you to bring the bobbin thread above the fabric surface. While holding both threads firmly, take three to five straight stitches in one spot. Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to maintain a constant speed. Fill in the design working from the outline toward the inside. Keep the stitches close together. You will get longer stitches by moving the hoop faster and shorter stitches by moving the hoop more slowly. Secure with reinforcement stitches at the end by pressing the auto-lock button.

Bobbin winding This illustration appears on LCD screen while the bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.
Unlock This illustration appears on LCD screen while the Function and Selection buttons are lock. Press the " " button to unlock.
Attention: If the thread gets jammed inside the bobbin area stopping the needle from moving and you continue pressing the foot control, the security switch will stop the machine completely. Turn OFF the machine, clean all thread and lint from the bobbin area. Rethread the machine completely; turn ON the machine to continue sewing.

Warning beeping sound

When operating correctly: 1 beep. When the memory is full with 20 units of pattern: 3-short beeps. When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps. When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 8 seconds short beeps. This means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the handwheel can't move. Please look through the "Trouble shooting" on pages 94/95 to find the solution. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew. Note: If the problem is still not solved, please contact your local retailer.

Beeping Sound

1. You can mute the beeping sound in normal operation.

OFF ON

Press and hold the " power switch.
" button and turn on the
2. You can select the mode by pressing the stitch width "+" or " " button. Select desired mode sound on " "or sound off " ".
3. Press the " " button after making selection to return to the normal LCD screen. Note: When the beeping sound is turned off the sound will remain muted even when power to the machine is switched to the OFF position. To resume the beeping sound by repeating the step 1 and 2.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the LCD screen
Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the LCD screen and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.
Cleaning the sewing machine surface
If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a dry cloth. Attention: This machine is equipped with a 200mW, 300mW and 200mW LED lamp. If lamp replacement is needed, please contact nearest authorized retailer.

Cleaning the hook

If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check and clean regularly. Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before cleaning. 1. Remove the sewing table and accessory box.