Brother NX400 owner's manual: Appendix: Stitch Settings

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Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Twin Needle Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Programmed Thread-Cutting Walking Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Decorative stitch 29 J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
30 J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
31 J Decorative stitching 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
32 N Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2–4.0 (1/64–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
33 N Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.6–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
34 N Decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 6.0 (15/64) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 1.5–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
35 N Decorative hemming on thin, mediumweight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
36 N Decorative hemming on thin, mediumweight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 1.5–4.0 (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
37 N Decorative hemming on thin, mediumweight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5–4.0 (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
38 N Decorative hemming on thin, mediumweight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 1.5–4.0 (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
39 N Decorative hemming, ribbon threading, heirloom stitching, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 1.5–4.0 (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
40 N Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc. 6.0 (15/64) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
41 N Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No

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Stitch Settings

Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Twin Needle Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Programmed Thread-Cutting Walking Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Buttonhole stitch 42 A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2–1.0 (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
43 A Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2–1.0 (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
44 A Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2–1.0 (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
45 A Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have backings 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2–1.0 (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
46 A Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6.0 (15/54) 3.0–6.0 (1/8–15/64) 1.0 (1/16) 0.5–2.0 (1/32–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
47 A Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6.0 (15/54) 3.0–6.0 (1/8–15/64) 1.5 (1/16) 1.0–3.0 (1/16–1/8) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
48 A Bound buttonholes 5.0 (3/16) 0.0–6.0 (0–15/64) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2–4.0 (1/64–3/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
49 A Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0–7.0 (1/8–1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3–1.0 (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
50 A Keyhole buttonholes for mediumweight and thick fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0–7.0 (1/8–1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3–1.0 (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
51 A Horizontal buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0–7.0 (1/8–1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3–1.0 (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
Darning stitch 52 A Darning medium-weight fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 2.5–7.0 (3/32–1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.4–2.5 (1/64–3/32) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
53 A Darning thick fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 2.5–7.0 (3/32–1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.4–2.5 (1/64–3/32) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
Bar tack stitch 54 A Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.0 (1/16–1/8) 0.4 (1/64) 0.3–1.0 (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
Button-sewing stitch 55 M Button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 2.5–4.5 (3/32–3/16) – – No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
Eyelet stitch 56 N Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0, 5.0 (1/4, 15/64, 3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0, 5.0 (1/4, 15/64, 3/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No
Piecing straight stitch 57 J Piecing straight stitching (with a seam allowance of 6.5 mm from the right edge of the presser foot) 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2–5.0 (1/64–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
58 J Piecing straight stitching (with a seam allowance of 6.5 mm from the left edge of the presser foot) 1.5 (1/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2–5.0 (1/64–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting Yes
Straight stitch that looks hand-sewn (for quilting) 59 J Straight stitch quilting that looks hand-sewn 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
Zigzag stitch (for quilting) 60 J Appliqué quilting, free-motion quilting, satin stitching 3.5 (1/8) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.0 (0–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting Yes
Appliqué stitch (for quilting) 61 J Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5–5.0 (1/32–3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No

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Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Twin Needle Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Programmed Thread-Cutting Walking Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Quilting stitch (for stippling) 62 J Quilting background stitching (stippling) 7.0 (1/4) 1.0–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
Side cutter 63 S Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0.0 (0) 0.0–2.5 (0–3/32) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2–5.0 (1/64–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
64 S Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric 3.5 (1/8) 3.5–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.0 (0–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
65 S Overcasting on thin and mediumweight fabrics while cutting the fabric 3.5 (1/8) 3.5–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
66 S Overcasting on thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 5.0 (3/16) 3.5–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No
67 S Overcasting on mediumweight and thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 5.0 (3/16) 3.5–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No

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Other stitches

Stitch Type Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length/width Left/Right Flipping
Decorative stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3031 * N No Large No Yes Yes
Satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 N Yes Large No Yes Yes
Cross-stitches 1 2 3 4 5 N No Large No Yes Yes
Decorative satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Large Yes Yes (length only) Yes
Character stitches (Gothic font) 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 E 6 F 7 G 8 H 9 I 10 J11 K 12 L 13 M 14 N 15 O 16 P 17 Q 18 R 19 S 20 T21 U 22 V 23 W 24 X 25 Y 26 Z 27 & 28 ? 29 ! 30 —31 0 32 1 33 2 34 3 35 4 36 5 37 6 38 7 39 8 40 941 , 42 , 43 . 44 ( 45 ) 46 — 47 Ä 48 Å 49 Æ 50 Ñ51 Ö 52 Ø 53 Ç 54 Ü 55 ß N No Large, Small No No Yes

*Pattern for making adjustment

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\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Stitch Type} & \multicolumn{10}{|c|}{\textbf{Pattern}} & \textbf{Presser Foot} & \textbf{Twin Needle} & \textbf{Pattern Size} & \textbf{Adjustable Stitching Density} & \textbf{Adjustable Pattern Length/width} & \textbf{Left/Right Flipping} \ \hline \multirow{6}{}{\shortstack{Character \ stitches \ (Script font)}} & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & \multirow{6}{}{N} & \multirow{6}{}{No} & \multirow{6}{}{Large} & \multirow{6}{}{No} & \multirow{6}{}{No} & \multirow{6}{}{Yes} \ & A & B & C & D & E & F & G & H & I & J & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 15 & 16 & 17 & 18 & 19 & 20 & & & & & & \ & K & L & M & N & O & P & Q & R & S & T & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 21 & 22 & 23 & 24 & 25 & 26 & 27 & 28 & 29 & 30 & & & & & & \ & U & V & W & X & Y & Z & & & ? & ! & — & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 31 & 32 & 33 & 34 & 35 & 36 & 37 & 38 & 39 & 40 & & & & & & \ & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 41 & 42 & 43 & 44 & 45 & 46 & 47 & 48 & 49 & 50 & & & & & & \ & ' & , & . & ( & ) & — & & & & & & & & & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 51 & 52 & 53 & 54 & 55 & & & & & & & & & & & \ & Ö & Ø & Ç & Ü & ß & & & & & & & & & & & \ \hline \multirow{6}{}{\shortstack{Character \ stitches \ (Outline style)}} & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & \multirow{6}{}{N} & \multirow{6}{}{No} & \multirow{6}{}{\shortstack{Large, \ Small}} & \multirow{6}{}{No} & \multirow{6}{}{No} & \multirow{6}{}{Yes} \ & A & B & C & D & E & F & G & H & I & J & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 15 & 16 & 17 & 18 & 19 & 20 & & & & & & \ & K & L & M & N & O & P & Q & R & S & T & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 21 & 22 & 23 & 24 & 25 & 26 & 27 & 28 & 29 & 30 & & & & & & \ & U & V & W & X & Y & Z & & & ? & ! & — & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 31 & 32 & 33 & 34 & 35 & 36 & 37 & 38 & 39 & 40 & & & & & & \ & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 41 & 42 & 43 & 44 & 45 & 46 & 47 & 48 & 49 & 50 & & & & & & \ & ' & , & . & ( & ) & — & Ä & Å & Æ & Ñ & & & & & & \ \cline{2-11} & 51 & 52 & 53 & 54 & 55 & & & & & & & & & & & \ & Ö & Ø & Ç & Ü & ß & & & & & & & & & & & \ \hline \end{tabular}

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Maintenance

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.

Cleaning the machine surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

CAUTION

  • Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.

Cleaning the shuttle

Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the shuttle; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.

  1. Turn off the sewing machine.

Figure from the manual

CAUTION

  • Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.
  1. Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you.

Figure from the manual

① Needle plate cover ► The needle plate cover is removed.

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Figure from the manual

Figure from the manual

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3 Turn the balance wheel toward you until the tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf.

Figure from the manual

① Shuttle race ② Shuttle ③ Edge of the shuttle race ④ Tip of the shuttle hook

  • Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward you. Turning the balance wheel away from you may damage the machine.

4 Remove the shuttle. Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out.

Figure from the manual

① Shuttle

5 Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and its surrounding area.

Figure from the manual

① Cleaning brush ② Shuttle race

  • Do not apply oil to the shuttle.

6 Check that the edge of the race shelf is positioned as in step 3, and then insert the shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the spring.

Figure from the manual

① Projection ② Spring

7 Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.

Figure from the manual

CAUTION

  • Never use a shuttle that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new shuttle (part code: XC3153-051), contact your nearest authorized service center.
  • Be sure that the shuttle is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break.

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Figure from the manual

Troubleshooting

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference
The sewing machine does not operate. The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 11
The start/stop button was not pressed. Press the start/stop button. page 49
The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. —
The start/stop button was pressed, even though the foot controller is connected. Do not use the start/stop button when the foot controller is connected. To use the start/stop button, disconnect the foot controller. page 49
The needle breaks. The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 35
The needle clamp screw is loose. Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw.
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.
The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. page 33
The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. page 128
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 54
The fabric is pulled too much. Lightly guide the fabric. —
The spool is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the spool. page 24
The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. —
The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. —
The shuttle is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the shuttle. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. —
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. page 18

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Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference
The upper thread breaks. The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or the thread has come out of the needle bar thread hook). Correct the upper threading. page 24
There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. —
The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used. Select a needle that is appropriate for the type of stitch being used. page 33
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 54
The thread is tangled, for example, in the shuttle. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the shuttle, clean the shuttle. page 135
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 34
The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle.
The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. —
The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. —
The shuttle is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the shuttle. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. —
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. page 18
The lower thread is tangled or breaks. The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 22
The bobbin is scratched or does not rotate smoothly, or has a burr on it. Replace the bobbin. —
The thread is tangled. Remove the tangled thread and clean the shuttle. page 135
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. page 18
The thread tension is incorrect. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 24
The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 22
The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. page 33
The presser foot holder is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the presser foot holder. page 39
The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 54
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. page 18

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Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference
The fabric is wrinkled. The upper thread was not threaded correctly, or the bobbin is incorrectly installed. Correctly thread the upper thread and correctly install the bobbin thread. page 22, 24
The spool is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the spool. page 24
The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. page 33
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 34
If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch is too coarse. Shorten the stitch length or sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. page 56
The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 54
Stitches are skipped. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 24
The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. page 33
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 34
The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 35
Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the shuttle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the shuttle. page 135
A high-pitched noise is made while sewing. Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the shuttle. Clean the shuttle. page 135
The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 24
The shuttle is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the shuttle. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. –
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. page 18
The needle threader cannot be used. The needle was not raised. Press the needle position button to raise the needle. page 27
The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 35
The stitch is not sewn correctly. The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. page 128
The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 54
The thread is tangled, for example, in the shuttle. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the shuttle, clean the shuttle. page 135

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Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference
The fabric does not feed. The feed dogs are lowered. Slide the drop feed lever to the left. page 97
The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 56
The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. page 128
The pressure of the presser foot is weak. Turn the presser foot pressure dial to the right to increase the pressure of the presser foot. page 39
The thread is tangled, for example, in the shuttle. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the shuttle, clean the shuttle. page 135
The sewing lamp does not come on. The sewing lamp is damaged. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. —
Nothing appears in the LCD. The brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. Adjust the brightness of the LCD. page 142

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Error messages

If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instructions that appear.

If you press (OK key), (back key) or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.

Error Message Probable Cause
⚠ The safety device has been activated. The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.
⚠ Lower presser foot lever. The start/stop button, reverse/reinforcement stitch button or thread cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised.
⚠ Return bobbin winding shaft to left. The reverse/reinforcement stitch button, needle position button or thread cutter button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.
⚠ Disconnect foot control. The start/stop button was pressed while the foot controller was connected.
⚠ Lift buttonhole lever. A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the start/stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered.
⚠ Lower buttonhole lever. The buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the start/stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised.
⚠ Select pattern. The start/stop button or reverse/reinforcement stitch button was pressed after a stitch has been deleted.
Saving... A pattern is being stored.
Winding bobbin thread. The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.
⚠ No more stitches can be combined. More than 71 patterns are being combined.
⚠ Change speed controller mode to “OFF”. The start/stop button was pressed without connecting the foot controller while the setting for adjusting the stitch width using the sewing speed controller is set to [ON].
⚠ Change to single needle mode. The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected.
⚠ Delete the selected pattern. Cancel OK Delete The first pattern was selected while two or more patterns are combined.
⚠ Can not change. The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected pattern.

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Nothing appears in the LCD

If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. If this is the case, perform the following operation.

  1. Turn off the sewing machine.

Figure from the manual

  1. While pressing (back key) in the operation panel, turn on the sewing machine.
  2. Press ◄ (–) or ► (+). Adjust the brightness of the LCD so that the screens can be seen.
  3. Turn off the sewing machine, then turn it on again.

Operation beep

Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded.

  • For a correct operation One beep is sounded.
  • If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded.
  • If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled The sewing machine continues to beep for four seconds. The machine automatically stops. Be sure to check for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew.

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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS

Cancelling the operation beep

When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep.

  1. Turn on the sewing machine.

Figure from the manual

► The LCD comes on.

  1. Press (settings key) in the operation panel. ► The settings screen appears.

  2. Press ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► (arrow keys) until is selected.

Figure from the manual

  1. Press (OK key). ► The screen for changing the beep setting appears.

  2. Press ► to select OFF. To return to ON, press ◄.

Figure from the manual

► The machine is now set so that it will not beep.

  1. Press (OK key). ► The initial stitch screen appears again.

Removing the upper cover

If the upper cover of the sewing machine was removed, re-attach it as described in the following procedure.

  1. Hold the upper cover level.

Figure from the manual

  1. Push the upper cover down to re-attach it to the machine.

Figure from the manual

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS

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Index

Symbols

  • key ........ Cover E

Numerics

  • 2-point zigzag stitch ........ 71
  • 3-point zigzag stitch ........ 71

A

  • accessories ........ Cover A
  • adjustable zipper/piping foot ........ 89
  • air vent ........ Cover C
  • appliques ........ 93
  • arrow keys ........ Cover E
  • automatic reinforcement stitching ........ 57
  • automatic reverse stitching ........ 57
  • automatic thread-cutting ........ 58

B

  • back key ........ Cover E
  • balance wheel ........ Cover C, 48
  • bar tack ........ 100
  • baseline ........ 75
  • basic stitching ........ 74
  • blind hem stitch ........ 76
  • bobbin ........ Cover A, 22
  • bobbin cover ........ Cover C, 22
  • bobbin thread ........ 22
  • pulling up ........ 31
  • bobbin winder ........ Cover B, 19
  • bobbin winder seat ........ 20
  • bobbin winder shaft spring ........ 19
  • bobbin-winding ........ 18
  • button sewing ........ 82
  • buttonhole foot ........ 80
  • buttonhole lever ........ Cover C, 80, 101, 103
  • buttonhole stitching ........ 78

C

  • C key ........ Cover E
  • changing sewing direction ........ 62
  • changing the needle ........ 35
  • checking patterns ........ 116
  • cleaning ........ 135
  • cleaning brush ........ Cover A, 136
  • combining patterns ........ 114
  • crazy quilt stitching ........ 95
  • creating patterns ........ 123
  • cross-stitch ........ 113
  • cross-wound thread ........ 19
  • curves ........ 62
  • cylindrical pieces ........ 42

D

  • darning ........ 102
  • designing patterns ........ 123

E

  • elastic tape ........ 91
  • electrical outlet ........ 11
  • error messages ........ 141
  • even seam allowance ........ 64
  • extra spool pin ........ Cover A, 29
  • eyelet ........ 104
  • eyelet punch ........ Cover A, 81, 104

F

  • fagoting ........ 106
  • features ........ 2
  • feed dog position switch ........ Cover C, 98
  • feed dogs ........ Cover C, 97
  • flipping ........ 119
  • foot controller ........ Cover A, 49
  • foot controller jack ........ Cover C
  • free-arm sewing ........ 42
  • free-motion quilting ........ 97
  • front view ........ Cover B

H

  • handle ........ Cover C
  • hard case ........ Cover A
  • heirloom stitching ........ 110

J

  • joining ........ 109
  • joining stitch ........ 93

K

  • knee lifter ........ Cover A, 61
  • knee lifter mounting slot ........ Cover B

L

  • language ........ 17
  • LCD ........ Cover E, 12, 142
  • brightness ........ 16, 142
  • lower threading ........ 22

M

  • main power switch ........ Cover C, 11
  • maintenance ........ 135

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N

  • needle ........ 33
  • needle bar thread hook ........ Cover C, 26
  • needle clamp screw ........ 35
  • needle plate ........ Cover C, 64
  • needle plate cover ........ 135
  • needle position ........ 55, 75
  • needle position button ........ Cover D
  • needle set ........ Cover A
  • needle stop position ........ 16
  • needle threader lever ........ Cover B, 27
  • non stick foot ........ Cover A, 64

O

  • OK key ........ Cover E
  • openings ........ 100
  • operating procedures ........ 13
  • operation beep ........ 142
  • operation buttons ........ Cover B, Cover D
  • operation manual ........ Cover A
  • operation panel ........ Cover B, Cover E
  • optional accessories ........ 1
  • original patterns ........ 123
  • overcasting stitches ........ 70

P

  • patchwork stitching ........ 95
  • pattern size ........ 117
  • patterns ........ 113
  • piecing ........ 95
  • pocket corners ........ 100
  • positioning fabric ........ 48
  • presser foot ........ Cover C, 37
  • presser foot dial ........ Cover C, 39
  • presser foot holder ........ Cover C, 39
  • presser foot lever ........ Cover D
  • presser foot pressure ........ 39
  • programmed thread-cutting ........ 58

Q

  • quick reference guide ........ Cover A
  • quilting ........ 96
  • quilting foot ........ Cover A, 97
  • quilting guide ........ 1, 96, 97

R

  • realigning ........ 121
  • rear view ........ Cover C
  • recalling a pattern ........ 120
  • reinforcement stitching ........ 51, 100
  • repeat sewing ........ 115
  • reverse/reinforcement stitch button ........ Cover D

S

  • satin stitch ........ 113
  • satin stitching ........ 99
  • saving patterns ........ 120
  • saving stitch settings ........ 60
  • scalloped stitching ........ 107
  • screen language ........ 17
  • screwdriver ........ Cover A, 35
  • seam ripper ........ Cover A, 81
  • selecting stitching ........ 68
  • settings ........ 14
  • settings key ........ Cover E, 14
  • sewing machine help key ........ Cover E, 13
  • sewing machine needles ........ 33
  • sewing speed ........ 49
  • sewing speed controller ........ Cover B, Cover D, 99
  • shell tuck stitch ........ 108
  • shutter ........ 26
  • shuttle ........ 22, 135
  • shuttle hook ........ 136
  • side cutter ........ 1, 72
  • side view ........ Cover C
  • size ........ 117
  • sleeves ........ 100
  • smocking ........ 107
  • spool cap ........ Cover A, 19, 25
  • spool net ........ Cover A, 31
  • spool pin ........ Cover B, 19, 25
  • start/stop button ........ Cover D, 49
  • starting sewing ........ 49
  • stitch guide foot ........ Cover A, 64
  • stitch keys ........ Cover E
  • stitch length ........ 56
  • stitch selection key ........ Cover E
  • stitch settings ........ 128
  • stitch width ........ 55
  • controlling ........ 99
  • stitching density ........ 118
  • storing patterns ........ 120
  • straight stitch ........ 74
  • stretch fabrics ........ 64

T

  • thick fabrics ........ 63
  • thin fabrics ........ 64
  • thread cutter ........ Cover B, 53
  • thread cutter button ........ Cover D, 53
  • thread guide cover ........ Cover B, 20, 26
  • thread guide discs ........ Cover C, 27
  • thread guide for bobbin winding ........ Cover B, 20
  • thread guide plate ........ Cover B, 20, 26
  • thread tension ........ 54
  • thread tension dial ........ Cover B, 54
  • thread that quickly unwinds ........ 31
  • trial sewing ........ 62
  • triple stretch stitch ........ 100
  • troubleshooting ........ 137
  • twin needle ........ Cover A, 28, 35

U

  • upper cover ........ Cover B, 19, 25
  • upper thread ........ 24
  • upper thread tension ........ 54

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS

Index 145

W

  • walking foot ........ Cover A, 40, 96
  • wide table ........ 1, 42
  • wing needle ........ 110

Z

  • zipper stitching ........ 85, 89

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS

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Operation Manual

1 GETTING READY Read before use. 2 SEWING BASICS 3 UTILITY STITCHES Read when additional information is required. 4 APPENDIX

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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual

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