Chapter 1
B Basic operations
Getting Ready
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF........................19
Setting Your Machine for the First Time ...................................20
LCD SCREEN............................................................22
■ Utility Stitch Screen.................................................................22
■ Key Functions...........................................................................23
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ......................................25
■ Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode”.............28
■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used........28
■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display..........................................28
■ Choosing the Display Language................................................29
■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media..........................29
Using the Sewing Machine Help Key .......................................30
Using the Operation Guide Function........................................31
Using the Sewing Guide Function.............................................32
Using the Pattern Explanation Function....................................33
LOWER THREADING ..............................................34
Winding the Bobbin..................................................................34
■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin............................................34
■ Using the Spool Pin..................................................................37
■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat ......38
Setting the Bobbin ....................................................................39
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread...................................................41
UPPER THREADING................................................42
Upper Threading.......................................................................42
Using the Twin Needle Mode ..................................................45
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly.........................................47
■ Using the Spool Net.................................................................47
■ Using the Vertical Spool Pin ....................................................48
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT............................49
Removing the Presser Foot........................................................49
Attaching the Presser Foot........................................................49
Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter..............49
■ Attaching the Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot “E”..................50
CHANGING THE NEEDLE.......................................51
ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC.........................52
About the Needle......................................................................52
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations........................................52
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE
ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE .............................53
Using USB Media......................................................................53
Connecting the Machine to the Computer................................53
Using a USB Mouse ..................................................................54
■ Clicking a Key..........................................................................54
■ Changing Pages........................................................................54
Using the Dual Feed Foot .........................................................54
■ Attaching the Dual Feed Foot...................................................55
■ When the Snap-On Foot of the Dual Feed Foot is Detached.... 56
■ Using the Dual Feed Position Lever..........................................56
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Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot
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