Brother 2002D owner's manual: Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance

Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

CAUTION

• Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before changing the light bulb. If the machine is on and the “Start/Stop” button is pressed accidentally, injuries may result.
• To avoid burns, give the light bulb time to cool before changing it.

1. Turn off the main power switch.
2. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw on the back of machine light cover. Then remove the light cover. ① Screw ② Light cover

3. Remove the light bulb as shown, and align the projection on the light bulb with the notch in the socket. Replace it with a new light bulb.

CAUTION Use only light bulbs intended for use with this machine (12V/ 5W: part code XA2037001). You can get the proper light bulb at your authorized dealer.

4. Place light cover and tighten the screw on the back of the machine.

CLEANING THE MACHINE

CAUTION Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result.

■ Cleaning the LCD Screen If the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents.

■ Cleaning the Machine Casing If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

■ Cleaning the Race and Shuttle If dust or bits of dirt collect in the race or shuttle, the machine will not run well, and the bobbin thread detection function may not operate. Keep the machine clean for best results.

1. Turn off the power. Remove the presser foot holder and the needle.

2. Loosen the screws with the disc-shaped screwdriver and remove the needle plate. ① Needle plate

3. Turn the balance wheel, and align the notch of shuttle a little to the left of the shelf of race, as shown.

CAUTION Be sure to turn the balance wheel towards the front of the machine. Turning the balance wheel in the other direction may damage the machine.

① Notch of shuttle ② Shelf of race

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4. Remove the race.

• While pushing the race towards the back of the machine, lift the edge nearest you and remove the race. ① Race

5. Remove accumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle and race with a brush or vacuum cleaner.

• Do not oil the shuttle or the race. ① Shuttle ② Brush

6. Check that the notch on the shuttle is in the same position as when you removed the race. Position the race so that the shelf and spring are aligned, and insert the race.

CAUTION

• Do not use a damaged race or shuttle. Otherwise, the thread may tangle and cause a poor finish, or the needle may break. You can get the proper parts from your authorized dealer.
• Be sure to insert the race in the correct position. Otherwise, the needle may break.

① Shelf ② Spring

7. Reattach the needle plate.

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CLEANING THE FLOPPY DISK DRIVE HEADS

If the heads of the floppy disk drive become dirty, the data on the disks may not be read normally. We suggest that you use a cleaning disk for 3.5 inch floppy disk drives regularly.

1. Insert the cleaning disk when the screen at left is displayed.
   • If a different screen is displayed, press Embroidery to display the screen at left.
   • Insert the cleaning disk into the floppy disk drive, located on the right side of the machine. Be sure to follow the directions given on the cleaning disk package.

2. Press [icon of two floppy disks]. Head cleaning will begin.
3. When cleaning is finished, the screen at left will display.
4. Press CLOSE. When the screen display returns to the display in step one, remove the cleaning disk.

Note — If the floppy disk still can not be read correctly after finishing the steps above, repeat the cleaning operation several times.

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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN

If the screen is difficult to see when you turn on the power, follow the steps below.

1. Press your finger anywhere on the screen. Holding your finger on the screen, turn the main power switch off and back on.

• The “Start/Stop” button does not light up at this time.

2. Go to the Brightness of LCD display. Use the + , - keys to adjust the screen until you can see it easily.

3. When the adjustment is finished, turn the main power switch off and back on.

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ADJUSTING THE TOUCH PANEL

If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key (the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation), follow the steps below to make the proper adjustments.

1. Press your finger anywhere on the screen. Holding your finger on the screen, turn the main power switch off and back on.

• The “Start/Stop” button does not light up at this time.

2. The machine displays the screen shown at left.

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3. Press the “Bobbin Winding” button.

4. The machine displays the screen shown at left.

5. Using the included touch pen, lightly touch the center of the +, in order from 1 to 5.

CAUTION Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen. Do not use a mechanical pencil, pin, or other sharp object. Do not press strongly on the screen. Otherwise, damage may result.

6. Press the numbers in order 1 - 5. If the buzzer sounds one time after you press number 5, the operation is finished. If the buzzer sounds twice, there was an error. In this case, repeat the steps above.

7. The screen adjustment is finished. Turn off the main power switch, then turn it back on.

CAUTION If you finish the screen adjustment and the screen still does not respond, or if you can not do the adjustment, contact your authorized dealer.

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USING THE “TROUBLESHOOTING” FUNCTION

Use the troubleshooting key for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing.

1. Press [icon] to call the screen at left.
2. Press TROUBLESHOOTING .

• Press CLOSE at any time to return to the original screen.

3. Find the category for the problem and press the appropriate key.

PRINCIPAL PARTS | TROUBLESHOOTING BASIC OPERATION | MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERY BASIC OPERATION UPPER THREAD BREAKS | BOBBIN THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES | FABRIC PUCKERS HIGH-PITCHED SOUND WHILE SEWING | CAN NOT THREAD THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION IS INCORRECT | CHARACTER PATTERN DOES NOT SEW OUT CORRECTLY EMBROIDERY PATTERN DOES NOT SEW OUT CORRECTLY | NEEDLE BREAKS FABRIC DOES NOT FEED THROUGH THE MACHINE | THE MACHINE DOES NOT OPERATE THE EMBROIDERY UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE | THE LCD DISPLAY IS DIFFICULT TO SEE CLOSE

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MAKING MINOR MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS

If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer.

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\begin{tabular}{|l|p{5.5cm}|p{5.5cm}|c|} \hline Problem & Cause & Solution & Page \ \hline Fabric puckers & ① There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin threading. & Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly. & 1-32 \ \cline{2-4} & ② Spool cap is set incorrectly. & Check the method for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap. & 1-33 \ \cline{2-4} & ③ Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. & Check the "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination" chart. & 1-45 \ \cline{2-4} & ④ Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. & Replace the needle. & 1-43 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑤ Stitches are too long when sewing thin fabrics. & Shorten the stitch length. & 2-9 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑥ Thread tension is set incorrectly. & Adjust the thread tension. & 2-13, 5-40 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑦ Wrong presser foot. & Use correct presser foot. & 3-1 \ \hline High-pitched sound while sewing & ① Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. & Remove the dust or lint. & 8-2 \ \cline{2-4} & ② Pieces of thread are caught in the race. & Clean the race. & 8-2 \ \cline{2-4} & ③ Upper threading is incorrect. & Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine. & 1-32 \ \cline{2-4} & ④ There are scratches on the race. & Replace the race, or consult your authorized dealer. & 8-2 \ \hline Can not thread the needle & ① Needle is not in the correct position. & Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle. & 1-3 \ \cline{2-4} & ② Threading hook does not pass through the eye of the needle. & Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle. & 1-3 \ \cline{2-4} & ③ Needle is installed incorrectly. & Reinstall the needle correctly. & 1-43 \ \hline Thread tension is incorrect & ① Upper threading is incorrect. & Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine. & 1-32 \ \cline{2-4} & ② Bobbin is set incorrectly. & Reset the bobbin. & 1-31 \ \cline{2-4} & ③ Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. & Check the "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination" chart. & 1-45 \ \cline{2-4} & ④ Presser foot holder is not attached correctly. & Reattach the presser foot holder correctly. & 1-42 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑤ Thread tension is set incorrectly. & Adjust the thread tension. & 2-13, 5-40 \ \hline Character pattern does not turn out & ① Wrong presser foot was used. & Attach the correct presser foot. & 3-1 \ \cline{2-4} & ② Pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly. & Revise the pattern adjustment settings. & 4-11 \ \cline{2-4} & ③ Did not use a stabilizer material on thin fabrics or stretch fabrics. & Attach a stabilizer material. & 4-8 \ \cline{2-4} & ④ Thread tension is set incorrectly. & Adjust the thread tension. & 2-13 \ \hline \end{tabular}

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\begin{tabular}{|l|p{4.5cm}|p{4.5cm}|c|} \hline Problem & Cause & Solution & Page \ \hline \multirow{12}{}{Needle breaks} & ① Needle is installed incorrectly. & Reinstall the needle correctly. & 1-43 \ \cline{2-4} & ② Needle clamp screw is not tightened. & Tighten the needle clamp screw. & 1-44 \ \cline{2-4} & ③ Needle is turned or bent. & Replace the needle. & 1-43 \ \cline{2-4} & ④ Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. & Check the "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination" chart. & 1-45 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑤ Wrong presser foot was used. & Use the recommended presser foot. & 3-1 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑥ Upper thread tension is too strong. & Adjust the thread tension setting. & 2-13, 5-40 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑦ Fabric is pulled during sewing. & Do not pull the fabric during sewing. & --- \ \cline{2-4} & ⑧ Spool cap is set incorrectly. & Check the method for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap. & 1-33 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑨ There are scratches around the holes in the needle plate. & Replace the needle plate, or consult your authorized dealer. & 8-2 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑩ There are scratches around the hole(s) in the presser foot. & Replace the presser foot, or consult your authorized dealer. & 1-39 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑪ There are scratches on the race. & Replace the race, or consult your authorized dealer. & 8-2 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑫ Needle is defective. & Replace the needle. & 1-43 \ \hline \multirow{5}{}{Fabric does not feed through the machine} & ① Feed dogs are set in the down position. & Use the feed dog position lever to raise the feed dogs. & 1-6 \ \cline{2-4} & ② Stitches are too close together. & Lengthen the stitch length setting. & 2-9 \ \cline{2-4} & ③ Wrong presser foot was used. & Use the correct presser foot. & 3-1 \ \cline{2-4} & ④ Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. & Replace the needle. & 1-43 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑤ Thread is entangled. & Cut the entangled thread and remove it from the race. & 7-2 \ \hline \end{tabular}

\begin{tabular}{|p{0.18\textwidth}|p{0.28\textwidth}|p{0.28\textwidth}|p{0.08\textwidth}|} \hline Problem & Cause & Solution & Page \ \hline Machine does not operate & ① There is no pattern selected. & Select a pattern. & 3-9, 4-1 \newline 5-8, 6-2 \ \cline{2-4} & ② "Start/Stop" button was not pushed. & Push the "Start/Stop" button. & 1-3 \ \cline{2-4} & ③ Main power switch is not turned on. & Turn on the main power switch. & 1-12 \ \cline{2-4} & ④ Presser foot is not lowered. & Lower the presser foot. & 1-4 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑤ "Start/Stop" button was pushed with the foot controller attached. & Remove the foot controller, or use the foot controller to operate the machine. & 1-7 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑥ Using the foot controller for embroidery. & Remove the foot controller and use the "Start/Stop" button to operate the machine. & 1-7 \ \cline{2-4} & ⑦ Speed control lever is set to control the zigzag stitch width. & Use the foot controller instead of the "Start/Stop" button to operate the machine. & 1-7 \ \hline Embroidery unit does not operate & ① There is no pattern selected. & Select a pattern. & 5-8, 6-2 \ \cline{2-4} & ② Main power switch is not turned on. & Turn on the main power switch. & 1-12 \ \cline{2-4} & ③ Embroidery unit is not attached correctly. & Reattach the embroidery unit correctly. & 5-5 \ \cline{2-4} & ④ Embroidery frame was attached before the unit was initialized. & Perform the initialization process correctly. & 5-5 \ \hline LCD display is difficult to see & ① LCD contrast is not properly adjusted. & Adjust the LCD contrast. & 1-16, \newline 8-1 \ \hline \end{tabular}

CAUTION

• This machine is equipped with a thread detection device. If the "Start/Stop" button is pushed before the upper threading is done, the machine will not operate properly. Also, depending on the pattern selected, the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised. This is due to the needle bar release mechanism. At these times, the machine will make a sound different from that made during normal sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunction.
• If the power is disconnected during sewing:
  • Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine.
  • If you restart the machine, follow the instructions for operating the machine correctly.

ERROR MESSAGES

If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message.

Below is an explanation of 49 error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you press CLOSE or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears).

This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for other reasons relate to thread delivery.

This message is displayed when the presser foot is raised and the “Start/Stop” button, “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button, or “Thread Cutter” button pushed.

This message is displayed when the upper thread is broken or not threaded correctly, and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed.

This message is displayed when the is touched without an embroidery card inserted.

This message is displayed when the embroidery unit initialization is started with the presser foot lever down.

This message is displayed if the is touched when an unusable embroidery card is inserted.

CAUTION

Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press the “Start/Stop” button without rethreading the machine, the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury.

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This button does not operate when the embroidery unit is attached. CLOSE

7. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached, and the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed.

Data volume is too large for this pattern. CLOSE

12. This message is displayed when the patterns you are editing take up too much memory, or if you are editing too many patterns for the memory.

This button does not operate when the embroidery unit is attached. Turn off the power and remove the embroidery unit. CLOSE

8. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached, and Utility Stitch or Character Decorative Stitch is pressed.

The "Start/Stop" button does not operate with the foot controller attached. Remove the foot controller. CLOSE

13. This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button is pushed while the foot controller is installed.

No more patterns can be added to this combination. CLOSE

9. This message is displayed when you try to combine more than 71 patterns.

Finish editing the pattern before sewing the pattern. CLOSE

14. This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button is pushed while the machine is in embroidery edit mode and a pattern is being edited.

The foot controller can not be used when the embroidery unit is attached. Remove the foot controller. CLOSE

10. This message is displayed when you try to use the foot controller while the machine is in embroidery mode.

This key does not operate when the needle is down. Raise the needle and Press the key again. CLOSE

15. This message is displayed when a key on the LCD display is touched while the needle is in the down position.

This button does not operate when the embroidery unit is not attached. Turn off the power and attach the embroidery unit. CLOSE

11. This message is displayed when Embroidery or Embroidery Edit is pressed while the machine is in utility stitch mode.

Raise the buttonhole lever. CLOSE

16. This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is down, a stitch other than a buttonhole is selected, and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pushed.

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The needle is down. Press the needle position button to raise the needle.

17. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached and the power is turned on with the needle in the down position.

The pattern is too large for the large embroidery frame. CLOSE

22. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode, and the character pattern combination is too large to fit in the embroidery frame.

Lower the buttonhole lever. CLOSE

18. This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is up, a buttonhole stitch is selected, and the “Start/Stop” button or “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pushed.

Change to the large embroidery frame. CLOSE

23. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the medium frame is attached, and the selected pattern does not fit in the medium frame.

Can not change the configuration of the characters. CLOSE

19. This message is displayed when there are too many characters and the curved character configuration is impossible.

Change to the medium or large embroidery frame. CLOSE

24. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the small frame is attached, and the selected pattern does not fit in the small frame.

The pattern combination is too large for the large embroidery frame. If you plan to add more patterns, rotate the pattern combination. CLOSE 90°

20. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame. You can rotate the pattern 90 degrees and continue combining characters.

Remove the embroidery frame. CLOSE

25. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the embroidery unit tries to initialize while the embroidery frame is attached.

Select a pattern. CLOSE

21. This message is displayed when there is no stitch or embroidery pattern selected and the “Start/Stop” button, the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button, or [icon] is pressed.

Attach the embroidery frame. CLOSE

26. This message is displayed when the machine is ready to sew an embroidery pattern, and the “Start/Stop” button is pushed while the embroidery frame is not attached.

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The bobbin winder safety device has activated. Is the thread tangled?

This message is displayed when the bobbin is being wound, and the motor locks because the thread is tangled, etc.

This disk is not formatted. Do you want to format this disk? Formatting the disk will erase any data currently on the disk.

This message is displayed when the floppy disk is not formatted or is not formatted properly.

Can not format this disk. This may be the wrong type of disk, or the disk may be defective. Please change the floppy disk.

This message is displayed when the floppy disk can not be formatted.

Can not save to this disk. The disk may be defective. Change the disk and try to save again.

This message is displayed when you try to save a pattern on a floppy disk, and the pattern can not be saved on that disk.

Can not read this disk. This disk may be defective.

This message is displayed when the machine can not read the patterns on the floppy disk.

No disk inserted or this disk may be defective.

This message is displayed when the [icon] is pressed without a floppy disk set in the machine.

This disk is write protected. Can not save the pattern. Disengage the write protection and save again.

This message is displayed when you try to save a pattern onto a write-protected floppy disk.

This disk is write protected. Can not delete the pattern. Disengage the write protection and try to delete again.

This message is displayed when you try to delete a pattern from a write-protected floppy disk.

Saving...

This message is displayed when the pattern is being saved.

There is not much thread remaining in the bobbin.

This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out.

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The carriage of the embroidery unit will move. Keep your hands etc. away from the carriage. OK

37. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is initializing.

Not enough available memory to save the pattern. Delete another pattern? CANCEL DELETE

38. This message is displayed when the memory is full and the stitch or pattern can not be saved.

Deleting...

39. This message is displayed when a previously saved pattern is deleted.

Retrieving the pattern. Wait a moment.

40. This message is displayed when the machine is retrieving a previously saved pattern while in embroidery edit mode.

OK to delete the selected pattern? CANCEL OK

41. This message is displayed when, after selecting a pattern, [Utility Stitch], [Character Decorative Stitch], [Embroidery], or [Embroidery Edit] is pushed and the pattern is about to be deleted.

OK to save the current settings? CANCEL OK

42. This message is displayed when the machine is in utility stitch mode, and MEMORY is pushed.

When the speed controller is set to control the zigzag stitch width, the "Start/Stop" button does not operate. CLOSE

43. This message is displayed when the speed control lever is set to control the zigzag stitch width, and the "Start/Stop" button is pushed. Use the foot controller to operate the machine.

Not enough available memory to save the pattern. Delete another pattern? Change the floppy disk ? CANCEL OK

44. This message is displayed when there is not enough space on the floppy disk to save a selected pattern.

This editing function can not be used when the pattern is out of the red outline. Use this function after moving the pattern. CLOSE

45. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery edit mode, and you try to use an editing function when the pattern is not completely within the red outline.

There is a pattern included that can not be saved to a floppy disk. Save the pattern in the machine's memory. CLOSE

46. This message is displayed when you try to save a copyright protected pattern to a floppy disk. According to copyright laws, patterns that are illegal to reproduce or edit can not be saved to floppy disks. If this message displays, save the pattern in the machine's memory.

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This function can not be used while the machine is in twin needle mode. Cancel twin needle mode and choose the function again.

CLOSE

47. This message is displayed when the machine is in twin needle mode and a pattern that can not be sewn with the twin needle is selected.

Formatting the floppy disk.

48. This message is displayed when formatting the floppy disk.

Set the bobbin holder to the left.

CLOSE

49. This message is displayed when the bobbin holder is at the right (original) position, and you try to press the bobbin winder button.

■ Alarm Sounds If the operation procedure was correct, the machine will beep once. If the operation procedure was incorrect, the machine will beep twice or four times. Note ————

If you want to turn the alarm off, press [icon]. See page 1-19 for more details.

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Appendix

SPECIFICATIONS

Appendix A-1

A-2 Appendix

Index

4-hole buttons 3-62
7mm decorative stitch patterns 4-3
7mm satin stitch patterns 4-4
90 degree rotation key 5-44, 5-46

A

Accessories 1-8
Adjusting
 character/decorative stitch patterns 4-11
 edited patterns 6-30
 embroidery patterns after editing 6-18
 embroidery speed setting 5-41
 minor machine adjustments 9-5
 screen brightness 1-16, 9-1
 thread tension 2-13, 5-40
 touch panel 9-2
Alarm 1-19, 9-15
Aligning the left side 5-55
Alphabetical characters 4-6
 character/decorative stitches 4-6
 embroidery 5-11
 embroidery edit 6-5
Appliqué 3-37
 embroidery frame patterns 5-59, 5-60
 embroidery patterns 5-33
 quilts 3-31
 zigzag stitch 3-21
Array key 6-8, 6-15
Arrow keys
 for embroidery edit functions 6-8, 6-9
 for embroidery functions 5-26, 5-44
Automatic reinforcement stitching 1-14, 2-14, 4-14
Automatic thread cutting 1-14, 2-15, 4-14

B

Balance wheel 1-4
Ball point needle 1-45
Bar tacks 3-59
Basic embroidery method 5-30
Basic operation key 1-20, 1-22
Basic sewing
 character/decorative stitches 4-9
 utility stitches 2-1
Basting 3-19
Blind hem stitches 3-35
Bobbin
 pulling up bobbin thread 1-38
 runs out of thread 5-35
 setting 1-31
 winding 1-25, 1-29
Bobbin thread sensor 1-13, 5-19
Bobbin winder button 1-4
Button holder plate 3-54
Buttonholes 3-53
Button sewing 3-61
Buzzer 1-19

C

Centered zippers 3-67
Character/Decorative stitches 4-1
 checking combined patterns 4-26
 combining 4-18
 deleting 4-28
 retrieving 4-31
 saving 4-27
 selecting 4-2
Character/Decorative stitches key 1-14, 4-1
Character patterns 5-11
 changing color 5-48, 6-17
 changing configurations 6-15
 changing spacing 6-16
 connecting characters 5-56
 selecting for editing 6-5
Character spacing key 6-8, 6-16
Checking
 combined character/decorative stitch patterns 4-26
 position of embroidery patterns 5-27
Cleaning
 floppy disk drive heads 8-4
 LCD 8-2
 machine casing 8-2
 race and shuttle 8-2
Color
 changing color in character patterns 5-48, 6-17
 changing thread color 6-13
Combining patterns
 character/decorative stitch patterns 4-18
 with embroidery edit functions 6-20
Connecting characters in embroidery 5-56
Continuous sewing 4-17
Copyright information 5-1
Crazy quilt 3-21
Cross stitch 4-4

Index

D

Daisy stitch 3-49
Darning 3-57
Decorative stitch patterns 4-2
Delete key 4-2, 4-7, 4-14, 6-8, 6-12
Deleting
 embroidery edit 6-12
 mistakes 4-2, 4-7
 previously saved pattern 4-28, 5-50, 6-33
Density
 changing density of a pattern 5-47
Density key 5-44, 5-47, 6-8
Display language 1-18
Drawn work 3-50

E

Editing
 character/decorative stitches 4-13
 embroidery 5-44
 embroidery edit 6-8
 MY CUSTOM STITCH™ 7-6
Elastic attaching see Tape attaching
Elastic zigzag stitches 3-22
Elongation key 4-14, 4-16, 4-22
Embroidery
 aligning the left side 5-55
 applications 5-55
 basic method 5-30
 basic steps 5-3
 color order display 5-30
 connecting characters 5-56
 combined patterns 6-28
 edges or corners 5-62
 maximum speed setting 5-41
 pattern’s outline 5-58
 revising patterns 5-44
 ribbons or tape 5-62
 selecting patterns 5-8
 small fabrics 5-62
 using a frame pattern to make appliqué 5-59, 5-60
Embroidery basic operation key 1-20, 1-22
Embroidery card 1-11, 5-1, 5-17
Embroidery color order display 5-30
Embroidery edit functions
 changing the pattern’s size 6-11
 changing the thread color 6-13
 deleting the pattern 6-12
 embroidery edit screen key functions 6-8
 moving the pattern 6-9
 rotating the pattern 6-10
Embroidery edit key 1-14, 6-2
Embroidery foot Q 1-8
 attaching 5-4
Embroidery frame
 attaching to the embroidery unit 5-24
 display of available frames 5-19, 5-21
 removing 5-25
 setting fabric in 5-22
 types 1-9, 5-21
Embroidery frame display 1-19, 5-43
Embroidery key 1-14, 5-7
Embroidery patterns
 adjusting edited patterns 6-30
 editing 6-8
 changing a pattern’s position 5-26
 changing a pattern’s size 5-45
 checking the pattern’s position 5-27
 combining patterns 6-20, 6-28
 patterns that use appliqué 5-33
 previewing the pattern 5-28
 revising 5-44
 retrieving saved patterns 5-53, 6-36
 saving edited patterns 6-32
 selecting 5-8
 selecting for editing 6-2
 types 5-8
Embroidery sheet 5-23
Embroidery unit 1-2, 5-1
 attaching 5-5
 removing 5-7
 storage case 1-2
End key 6-8, 6-18
Error messages 9-10
Eyelet 3-63
 sizes 3-64

F

Fabric
 needle/fabric/thread combinations 1-45
 setting in an embroidery frame 5-22
Fagoting 3-46
Feed dog position switch 1-6
Feed dogs 1-1
Flat bed attachment 1-8
Floppy disks 5-2, 5-18, 5-49, 6-32
 cleaning 8-4
Floral alphabet patterns 5-13

Index

Frame patterns 5-15, 5-59, 5-60 Free arm 1-5 Foot controller 1-7 Forward/Back key 5-36, 5-38, 5-44

G Gimp thread 3-56

H Hard case 1-2 Heavyweight fabrics 1-45, 2-4 Heirloom 3-49 Hemstitching 3-49 Horizontal mirror image key character/decorative stitches 4-14, 4-16 embroidery 5-44, 5-46 embroidery edit 6-8 utility stitches 3-11

I Included accessories 1-8

K Key functions 1-14 editing character/decorative stitches 4-14 embroidery edit functions 6-8 embroidery pattern revision 5-44 Knee lifter 1-6

L Lamp 1-19 LCD 1-16 adjusting 1-16, 9-1 choosing display language 1-18 viewing 1-13, 5-19 Light bulb 8-1 Lightweight fabrics 1-45, 2-4 Lower threading see Bobbin winding Low shank adapter 1-9, 1-40

M Machine operations key 1-20 Machine settings key 1-19 Main power switch 1-12 Maintenance key 1-20, 1-23 Manual memory key 1-15, 3-12 Memory key 4-14, 4-27, 5-44, 5-49

Mirror image key 1-14, 3-11, 4-14, 4-16, 4-21, 5-44, 5-46, 6-8 Moving a pattern 5-26, 6-9 Multi color key 5-44, 5-48, 6-8 Multi-directional sewing 3-65 Multi-thread stand 1-10 MY CUSTOM STITCH™ 7-1

N Needle 1-45 changing 1-43 changing position 3-18 checking 1-43 needle/fabric/thread combinations 1-45 mode display 1-13 twin needle 2-5 Needle clamp screw 1-44 Needle clamp thread guide 1-34 Needle mode selection key 1-15, 2-5, 4-14 Needle plate cover 5-29 “Needle Position” button 1-3, 1-19 Needle stopper 1-44 Needle stop position 1-19 Needle threader lever 1-35

O One point patterns 5-9 Opening screen display 1-19 Operation buttons 1-3 Operation guide key 1-20 Optional accessories 1-10 Overcasting 3-23 elastic zigzag stitches 3-22 zigzag stitches 3-20

P Patchwork stitches 3-42 Pattern explanation key 1-24 Pattern position changing 5-26 checking 5-27 Pattern select key 6-8, 6-26 Piecing 3-29 Power cord 1-12 Presser foot changing 1-39 code display 1-13, 5-19 types 1-8 Presser foot dial 1-6

Index

Presser foot holder 1-42
Presser foot lever 1-4
Previewing the completed pattern 5-28
Principal parts 1-1
 principal parts key 1-20, 1-22

Q

Quilting 3-28

R

Race 8-2
Reset key 1-15, 3-12
Retrieving from memory
 character/decorative stitch patterns 4-31
 edited patterns 6-36
 embroidery patterns 5-53
 MY CUSTOM STITCH™ designs 7-13
Return key 5-44
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button 1-3, 2-3
Revising embroidery patterns 5-44
 colors of character 5-48
 density 5-47
 horizontal mirror image 5-46
 rotating 5-46
 size 5-45
Rotate key 5-44, 5-46, 6-8, 6-10
Rotating patterns
 1 degree rotation 6-10
 90 degree rotation 5-46, 6-10

S

Satin stitch patterns 4-3
Saving
 character/decorative stitch patterns 4-27
 embroidery edited patterns 6-32
 embroidery patterns 5-49
 MY CUSTOM STITCH™ designs 7-11
 utility stitch settings 3-12
Scallop stitches 3-41
Screen see LCD
Selecting
 character/decorative stitches 4-1
 embroidery patterns 5-8
 embroidery patterns to edit 6-2
 utility stitches 3-9, 3-13
Setting key 1-19
Sewing
 basic sewing 2-1
 buttons 3-61

character/decorative stitches 4-8
continuously 4-17
curves 2-3
embroidery patterns 5-29
lightweight fabrics 2-4
heavyweight fabrics 2-4
single stitches 4-17
 zippers 3-67, 3-68
Sewing screen (embroidery) 5-19
Sewing speed controller 1-4, 1-19, 3-34
Sewing type selection key 1-14, 3-13
Shelltuck stitches 3-39
Shuttle 8-2
Side cutter 1-8, 3-25
Side zippers 3-68
Single/repeat sewing key 4-14, 4-17
Size key 5-44, 5-45, 6-8, 6-11
Size selection key 4-14, 4-15, 4-20
Smocking stitches 3-44
Specifications A-1
Spool cap 1-9, 1-25, 1-29, 1-33
Spool net 1-9, 1-37
Stabilizer material 1-10, 5-20
“Start/Stop” button 1-3
Starting point key 5-44, 5-55
Step stitch patterns 4-23
Stitch selection display 1-14, 3-10
Stitch settings
 automatic reinforcement stitching 2-14
 automatic thread cutting 2-15
 saving 3-12
 stitch length 1-15, 2-9
 stitch width 1-15, 1-19, 2-8, 3-34
 stitch width/length settings table 2-10
 thread tension 2-13
Stitch width and stitch length key 2-8, 4-14
Straight stitches 3-16, 3-65
Supplemental spool pin 1-5, 1-29, 2-6

T

Take-up lever 1-34
Tape attaching 3-22, 3-47
Thread
 character/decorative stitches 4-8
 embroidery 5-29
 utility stitches 1-45
Thread color changing 6-13
Thread color display 5-42
Thread cutter 1-3, 2-2

Index

"Thread Cutter" button 1-3 Thread palette key 6-8, 6-13 Thread tension embroidery 5-40 utility stitches 2-13 Thread tension key 1-15, 2-13, 4-14, 5-40, 5-44 Top cover 1-5 Trial key 5-27, 5-44 Troubleshooting 9-1, 9-4, 9-5 Twin needle 2-5

U Uppercase/lowercase 4-6 Upper threading 1-32 Utility decorative stitch patterns 4-5 Utility stitches mirror image 3-11 quick reference table 3-1 selecting 3-9, 3-13 stitch width/length settings table 2-10 Utility stitch key 1-14, 3-9

V Vertical mirror image key 4-14, 4-16

W Walking foot 1-8, 1-40

Z Zigzag stitches 3-20, 3-65 Zipper insertion 3-67, 3-68

Index

ENGLISH 114-220 193220-011 0107 Printed in Japan