Specifications

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Embroidering
After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for
embroidering and appliquéing.
Sewing attractive finishes
There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 147) and
hooping the fabric in the frame (page 148) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point
is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below. Included with
this machine are two bobbin cases. Follow the explanation below.
■ Using prewound bobbins with standard GREEN
marked bobbin case
Use the standard GREEN marked bobbin case
when embroidering with the recommended
bobbin thread wound on included bobbins.
When using prewound bobbins (not included
with this machine) it is recommended to use
prewound COATS “L” type or NEBS clear plastic
prewound bobbins with the standard GREEN
marked bobbin case.
■ Using prewound bobbins with alternate PINK
marked bobbin case
Use the alternate bobbin case (pink marking)
when a tighter bobbin tension is needed.
For replacing the bobbin case, refer to “Cleaning
the race” (page 176).
a Pink marking
Note
z The bobbin thread sensor does not work
when prewound bobbins with a center core
are used.
z Due to coating on prewound bobbin thread,
the bobbin case may require cleaning
occasionally. (Refer to “Cleaning the bobbin
case” (page 177).)
■ Using bobbin center pin (spacer)
The bobbin center pin (spacer) can be used with
either the GREEN or PINK marked bobbin cases.
Use the bobbin center pin (spacer) for better
thread flow, bobbin stability and to provide the
correct height for prewound bobbins in the
bobbin case.
a
Remove the bobbin cover.
b
Set the bobbin center pin.
a Bobbin center pin
c
Set the prewound bobbin in the same direction
as a regular bobbin.
d
When using a paper-sided prewound bobbin,
remove the side paper on the top side of the
prewound bobbin.
a Remove top paper.
Thread
Upper thread
Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for use with
this machine.
Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results.
Bobbin thread
Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.
When using other kinds of embroidery bobbin thread, follow the
instructions below.
a
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