Operation Manual

LCD SCREEN

Getting Ready

Using the Machine Setting Mode Key

Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening

display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press for “Sewing settings”, for

“General settings” or for “Embroidery settings”.

Sewing settings

a Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width (see page 131).

b Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns (see page 174).

c Adjust the presser foot height. Select the height of the presser foot when the presser foot is raised.

d Adjust the presser foot pressure. The higher the number, the greater the pressure will be. Set the pressure at “3” for

normal sewing.

e Adjust the amount of fabric feeding of the dual feed foot (see page 72).

f Select whether “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is the utility stitch that is automatically

selected when the machine is turned on.

g Select whether “Utility Stitch” or “Quilt Stitch” displayed first on the stitch selection screen when the “Sewing” is

selected.

h You can activate this setting after connecting the multi-function foot controller. (These settings are not operable

unless the multi-function foot controller is attached to the machine.) (see page 82)

i Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected (see page 93).

Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm and 7.5 mm).

j Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode (see page 131).

k When set to “ON”, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing. This

enables the fabric to be fed smoothly (see pages 86 and 95).

l When set to “ON”, reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and/or end of sewing for a reinforcement stitch

pattern, even when the “Reverse Stitch” button is pressed (see page 83).

m Adjust the guideline marker position and brightness (see page 98).

n Press to save a settings screen image to USB media (see page 34).

o Press to reset settings. Some settings do not reset.

Memo

• Press or to display a different settings screen.

Note

• When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine, the needle will automatically move to the

middle position.