User manual ELNA XQUISIT 2

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 09.04 ­ English Elna International Corp. SA Printed in JAPAN www.elna.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: Your Elna Xquisit II computerized sewing/embroidery machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use only. Read all instructions before using this machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 3 Watts. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by or near children. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as described in this manual. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and fibers. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. Do not use bent needles. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. Switch the sewing machine off ("0") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot and the like. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating or when making any other servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not use outdoors. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USA ONLYThis appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. Use only foot control YC-700 (UL, CSA) with your Xquisit II. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I Machine Parts and Functions Machine Parts .....................................................................4 Standard Accessories .........................................................5 Auxiliary Bed/Accessory Box and Free Arm .......................6 Additional Presser Foot Clearance......................................6 Attach and Remove Presser Feet.......................................6 Presser Foot Definitions ..................................................7-8 Presser Foot Storage ..........................................................8 Attach and Remove Foot Holder ........................................9 Adjusting Foot Pressure......................................................9 Seam Allowance Lines........................................................9 Knee Lifter.........................................................................10 How to Lower Feed Dog ..................................................10 Controlling Sewing Speed.................................................10 Machine Operation Keys...................................................11 SECTION IV Sewing Techniques Utility Straight Stitch..............................................................42 Changing Sewing Direction.........................................42 Sewing on Heavy Fabrics............................................43 Gathering/Shirring........................................................44 Flat Fell Seam..............................................................45 Zippers, Lapped......................................................46-47 Zippers, Centered...................................................48-49 Zippers, Exposed.........................................................50 Invisible Zipper ............................................................51 Rolled Hem..................................................................52 Twin Needle Hem .......................................................53 Basting Stitch ..............................................................54 Triple Seam .................................................................54 Saddle Stitch ...............................................................54 Zigzag Stitch ................................................................55 Zigzag, Center ­ Overcast ...........................................55 Multi-Cord Foot Gathering Over a Cord...........................................55 Zigzag, Center ­ Satin Stitch Applique ........................56 Zigzag Left...................................................................57 Zigzag Right.................................................................57 3-Step Zigzag Stitch.....................................................57 Serpentine Stitch.........................................................58 Applying Elastic ...........................................................58 Blind Hem Stitch .........................................................59 Stretch Seam...............................................................60 Lingerie Stitch .............................................................60 Super Overlock Stitch..................................................60 Overlock Stitch ............................................................61 Super Stretch Stitch ....................................................61 Double Overlock Stitch ...............................................61 Tricot Stitch .................................................................62 Shell Tuck ....................................................................62 Rickrack .......................................................................63 Eyelets.........................................................................63 Arrowtack ....................................................................63 Bartack ........................................................................64 Darning Stitches ..........................................................65 Directional Sewing, Straight Stitch..............................65 Directional Sewing, Zigzag Stitch................................65 Buttonholes ............................................................66-68 Buttonholes, 4-Step ...............................................69-70 Bound Buttonholes .....................................................71 Corded Buttonholes ....................................................72 Sewing on Buttons......................................................73 Heirloom Pintucks.......................................................................74 Whip and Roll Hem .....................................................75 Hemstitches ................................................................75 Drawn Work and Fringing ...........................................76 Bridging (Fagoting) ......................................................77 Quilting Patchwork ...................................................................78 Quilt Guide ..................................................................78 Walking Foot ...............................................................79 Quilt Stitch...................................................................79 Buttonhole Appliqué....................................................80 Stippling Stitches.........................................................81 SECTION II Getting Ready to Sew Selecting Correct Needle and Thread ...............................12 Needle Definitions .......................................................12-13 Changing Needles.............................................................13 For Your Safety .................................................................14 Connecting Machine to Power Supply .............................15 Welcome Screen ..............................................................15 LCD Screen Brightness Control........................................16 Index ............................................................................16-17 First Screen .......................................................................18 Operation Keys .................................................................18 LCD Keys ..........................................................................19 Removing Bobbin from Bobbin Case................................20 Winding Bobbin from Top Spool..................................20-22 Inserting the Bobbin..........................................................22 Automatic Top Threading..................................................23 Manual Top Threading .................................................24-25 Automatic Needle Threader ­ Manual Operation.....................................................................26 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ........................................27 Test Sewing ......................................................................28 How to Access Utility, Heirloom and Quilting Groups and Folders...................................28-29 How to Select a Stitch ......................................................30 Starting to Sew ............................................................30-31 Thread Tension .................................................................32 Stitch Width and Length ...................................................33 Stitch Width/Needle Position Key.....................................33 Stitch Length Key..............................................................34 Scissors Key and Lock/Reverse Key............................35-36 SECTION III On-Screen Manual Sewing Instruction Screens ..............................................37 Machine Usage Screens..............................................38-39 Version and Update Data ..................................................39 Personalized Machine Settings....................................40-41 2 SECTION V Decorative Sewing Access Stitches Using the Key............................82-87 LCD Keys .....................................................................88-89 Test Sewing ......................................................................90 How to Program Decorative Patterns...............................91 Single Pattern....................................................................91 Scallop Edges....................................................................92 Twin Needle Decorative Patterns .....................................92 Combining Patterns ..........................................................93 Scissors and Lock/Reverse Keys ......................................93 Reset Key..........................................................................93 Elongation Key ..................................................................94 Two Color..........................................................................94 Size Key.............................................................................95 Mirror Image and Face to Face.........................................95 Cascade Key .....................................................................95 Circular Sewing .................................................................96 Alphabets and Editing .......................................................97 Alphabets and Saving Memory.........................................98 Overwriting Memory.........................................................99 Recalling Memory ...........................................................100 Deleting Memory ............................................................100 Inserting a Second Color.................................................101 Multiple Hoop Embroidery with Designs.................141-146 Continuous Embroidery Frame ................................146-147 Repositioning Frame After Embroidery Begins.............................................148-149 SECTION VIII On-Screen Manual Machine Usage Screens .................................................150 Personalized Machine Settings................................150-152 Download from Xpressive Software (optional) ...............153 SECTION IX Maintenance Cleaning the Bobbin Area ...............................................154 Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog...........................154 Cleaning Auto Bobbin Thread Winder.............................155 Changing the Light Bulbs................................................156 Troubleshooting.............................................157-158 Specification Table....................................................158 Index................................................................159-160 SECTION VI Getting Ready to Embroider...............................102 Attaching Embroidery Foot J ..........................................103 Inserting Embroidery Needle ..........................................103 Installing Embroidery Unit...............................................103 Removing Embroidery Unit.............................................103 Welcome Screen ............................................................104 First Screen .....................................................................104 How to Access Alphabets and Designs ..................104-107 Embroidery Cards (Optional) ...........................................108 Operation Keys ...............................................................108 LCD Keys .................................................................108-109 Automatic Bobbin Winding ......................................110-113 Threading the Machine ...................................................113 Preparing the Fabric ........................................................113 Embroidery Frames.........................................................114 Securing Fabric in Frame/Hoop.......................................114 Attaching Frame/Hoop ....................................................115 Removing Frame/Hoop ...................................................115 Embroidering Small Areas...............................................115 Thread Color Conversion Chart ..........................161 SECTION VII Embroidering Embroidering a Single Design..................................116-121 Embroidering More Than One Letter ......................122-123 Embroidering Multiple Lines of Letters and Adding/Editing a Design .....................................124-129 Temp Embroidery Memory.............................................130 Permanent Memory.................................................131-133 Multiple Hoop Embroidery - Characters...................134-140 NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual is current at the time of printing. Elna reserves the right to change and update specifications and information as needed. 3 SECTION I Machine Parts and Functions Machine Parts 11 10 12 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 18 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 26 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Presser foot lifter Drop feed lever Auxiliary bed/accessory box Start/stop key Thread cutter Reverse/backtack key Thread cutter key Up/down Needle key Sewing speed lever Face plate cover Spool pin holder Bobbin winding shaft cover Light LCD screen Operation keys Bottom spool pin for bobbin winding Knee lifter insert Bottom spool pin cover Handle Top accessory storage Handwheel (always turn towards you) Embroidery card insert slot Serial port Power/light switch LCD brightness control Foot control socket Electrical cord and power plug Bobbin case cover button Bobbin case cover Needle plate Feed dog Presser foot holder Presser foot holder screw Presser foot release button Buttonhole lever Automatic needle threader Needle clamp screw Needle Presser foot Automatic bobbin winder cover 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 37 38 39 40 4 1. Standard Accessories 2. 3. 6. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 14. 13. 15. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. A: Standard metal foot B: Zipper foot C: Overlock foot D: Blind hem foot E: Automatic buttonhole foot and plate J: Embroidery foot T: Teflon foot G: Invisible zipper foot Screwdriver Needles Quilt guide Lint brush Seam ripper Top winding bobbins (3) Auto winding bobbins (2) Eyelet punch Bobbin winder guide for bottom spool Bobbin winding shaft 18. 16. 17. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 19. F: Hemmer foot 20. I: Satin stitch foot 21. Walking foot 22. Sewing on button foot 23. H: Multi-cord foot 24. Circular sewing attachment 25. Additional spool pin and felt 26. Scissors 27. Tweezers 28. Fabric marker 29. Spool cap (1 small) 30. Spool caps (2 large) 25. 26. 27. 29. 28. 30. 31. 31. Elna bobbin thread for embroidery 32. Large embroidery frame 33. Medium embroidery frame 34. Small embroidery frame 35. Continuous frame 36. Embroidery unit 37. Embroidery accessory bag/wheeled bag 38. Foot control 39. Power supply cord 40. Knee lifter 34. 37. 38. 32. 33. 36. 35. 39. 40. 5 Auxiliary Bed/Accessory Box and Free Arm Pull the auxiliary bed/accessory box away from the machine to expose the free arm. Advantages of free arm sewing: · · For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any circular garment area. For darning socks or mending knees, elbows or worn areas on children's clothing. Attach the auxiliary bed/accessory box for a large sewing surface. Additional Presser Foot Clearance You can raise the presser foot about 6.5 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position for easy removal of presser feet, for placement of heavy fabrics under the presser foot or for attaching/ removing embroidery frame. NOTE: Machine will not sew with the presser foot raised (up). Attaching and Removing Presser Foot Turn handwheel or press the raised. Raise presser foot. key until needle is 1 Turn off power/light switch. Press the button 1 on back of the holder. The presser foot will drop off. Place the selected presser foot so the pin 3 on the foot lies just under the groove 2 of the holder. Lower the presser bar to attach the foot. 2 3 6 Presser Foot Definitions A: Standard metal foot This foot comes attached to the machine and is mainly used for straight stitches and zigzag stitches longer than 1.0. The button locks the foot in a horizontal position helping to sew over multiple layered seams. B: Zipper foot Attach this foot either to the left or right of the needle to sew each side of the zipper. C: Overlock foot Sew the edge of the fabric next to the guide while overcasting with the zigzag stitch set wider than 5.0. The metal extension helps the stitch lie flatter. D: Blind hem foot The guide on the foot helps ensure that the needle catches only one or two fibers of the hem, resulting in an invisible hemline. E: Automatic buttonhole foot Place button in foot to determine the buttonhole size. The machine will automatically sew the corresponding buttonhole. Also used for bartacks and darning. F: Hemmer foot Insert the fabric into the spiral on this foot. The spiral rolls the fabric, creating a rolled hem. I: Satin stitch foot The cutout on the underside of the foot is designed to accommodate dense stitch formation. Ideal for satin and decorative stitches that are 7 mm or less, with no directional feed. J: Embroidery foot Use for automatic embroidery or free motion embroidery. As the needle lowers into the fabric, the spring-loaded foot lowers to hold the fabric down. As needle rises, foot rises and fabric can be moved. 7 T: Decorative stitch foot The lightweight composition of the foot and the flat underside are requirements for successful directional sewing (sideways feeding). Must be used with key and any pattern wider than 7 mm. Sewing on button foot Holds button in place so machine can sew on button. Walking foot Fabric is between an upper and lower feed dog, preventing fabric from slipping or puckering. Great for keeping quilt layers from shifting when sewing. G: Invisible zipper foot Using left needle position, the grooves on the underside of the foot allow the stitching to be close to the zipper teeth. H: Multi-cord foot Couching is simplified because the foot is designed to hold 1 ­ 3 cords, creating braids and trims. Presser Foot Storage Store presser feet in one of three places. · · · Auxiliary bed/accessory box Top accessory storage ­ designed for storing A, B, D, I presser feet and foot holder for quick access Plastic pouch 8 Attaching and Removing the Foot Holder A 1 Turn the screw 1 counterclockwise with the screwdriver and remove foot holder. To attach: A. Place foot holder on needle bar and turn screw clockwise to tighten. OR B. Match the hole in the holder 2 with the hole in the presser bar 3. Put screw into hole. Turn screw clockwise to tighten. Turn handwheel or press the key until needle is raised. Raise presser foot. Turn off power/light switch. B 1 3 2 Adjusting Foot Pressure There are three settings available for pressure. The weight and characteristics of your fabrics may require less pressure than the standard "3" pressure. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off power/light switch. Open face cover. Insert screwdriver. Turn screw counterclockwise only to adjust foot pressure. 5. Remove screwdriver. 6. Close face cover. 7. Turn on power/light switch. Seam Allowance Lines 2 3/8 120o 90 o The lines on the needle plate help you measure seam width. 3/4 7/8 1 Inch 1/2 5/8 · 1 The number indicates the distance between the center needle position and the seam allowance line. 60o 10 15 20 mm 25 Angle lines provide accurate measurements for aligning small fabric pieces when quilting. 1 Millimeters 2 Inches 3 Angle lines 3 45o 9 Knee Lifter The knee lifter allows you to raise or lower the presser foot without using your hands. This is especially beneficial when pivoting corners or sewing patchwork pieces. Insert knee lifter. The presser foot rises equal to the amount of pressure applied to the knee lifter. Move the knee lifter to the right to raise the presser foot. Release the knee lifter to lower the presser foot. How to Lower the Feed Dog 1 The feed dog should be lowered out of position for special sewing techniques, such as free motion embroidery. The feed dog must always be up for normal sewing. Locate the feed dog lever on the front of the free arm. Slide the lever either to the right (down) 1 or the left (up) 2. To bring up the feed dog, press key after sliding lever to the left. 2 Controlling Sewing Speed 1 Foot Control Sewing speed can be varied with the foot control 1. The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs. 2 4 3 Speed Control Lever The sewing speed can also be varied by sliding the speed control lever 2. For a faster speed 1, slide it to the right; for a slower speed 4, slide it to the left. 10 Machine Operation Keys NOTE: The presser foot must be lowered before pressing any of these keys. 1. Up/Down Needle Key 1 2 3 4 If the needle is up when you press this key, the needle will go down to its lowest position. If the needle is down when you press this key, the needle will go to its highest position. Press the key twice to sew a single stitch. 2. Thread Cutter Key After sewing is stopped, press this key to cut needle and bobbin threads. A CAUTION: Use the thread cutter A on the side of the machine for heavy or decorative threads. 3. Reverse/Backtack Key Press and hold this key while sewing stitches 1/01, 2/01 and 3/01 and machine sews reverse straight stitches at a slower speed. Release the key and machine stops. Press and hold this key while sewing all other stitches and machine lockstitches (backtacks). Release the key and machine stops. See pages 35-36 for information on how this key operates when using the and keys on the LCD. 4. Start/Stop Key Operates the machine when winding bobbin and if the foot control is not connected. (If the foot control is connected, this key acts as a Stop key only.) Press this key and machine sews a few stitches slowly and then continues to sew at the speed set with the speed control lever. Press key again to stop machine. Key changes color to show operating status. Green: Machine ready to sew or sewing Red: Machine is not ready Orange: Machine is winding bobbin 11 SECTION II Getting Ready to Sew Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread There are many kinds of fabrics, threads and needles. It is important to use the correct ones together. Always purchase good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and even in thickness. Use the same thread for needle and bobbin. Always test thread and needle size on a scrap piece of fabric. In general, fine threads (the larger the number, the finer the thread) and needles (smaller the number, finer the needle) are used for sewing lightweight fabrics and heavier threads and larger needles are used for sewing heavyweight fabrics. There are many specialty needles available from your sewing machine dealer. Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent and are often caused by damaged needles. WEIGHT Very Light Light FABRIC Chiffon, Fine Lace, Organdy Batiste, Lawn, Crepe de Chine, Challis, Handkerchief Linen, Crepe, Taffeta, Satin NEEDLE TYPE Universal Ball Point Ball Point Universal NEEDLE SIZE 9/65 10/70 11/75 11/75 12/80 Single Knits, Jersey, Stretch Swimwear, Tricot Ball Point Leather, Suede Medium Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Velveteen, Corduroy, Linen, Gabardine, Wool, Terry, Burlap Double Knits, Stretch Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits Leather, Vinyl, Suede Heavy Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Coating, Polar Fleece, Drapery and Upholstery Fabrics Leather, Suede Very Heavy Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Topstitching for Special Finish Leather Universal 11/75 11/75 12/80 14/90 Ball Point 14/90 Leather Denim Universal 14/90 16/100 16/100 Needle Definitions Elna recommends Schmetz® needle system 130/705H. Universal ­ an all-purpose needle that handles most woven and knit fabrics. A universal needle size 14/90 comes inserted in your machine. Ball point ­ the point spreads the fibers, preventing tears and is especially suited for loose knits and interlock knits. Not recommended for embroidery. Denim ­ the sharp tip effectively pierces densely woven fabrics such as denim and canvas. Stretch ­ specially designed to prevent skipped stitches in synthetic suedes and elasticized knits (swimwear). Leather ­ the cutting point creates small holes in leather and suede. Holes remain after stitching is removed. Quilt ­ The tapered point easily penetrates through multiple layers and crossed seams. Leather Universal Topstitching 16/100 18/110 12/80 14/90 12 Topstitching ­ the extra sharp tip penetrates layers of fabrics; extra large eye and large groove accommodate heavyweight topstitching thread. Machine embroidery ­ specially suited for rayon, acrylic or other high-sheen threads used in machine embroidery. Two common sizes: 75/11 (suitable for most projects) and 90/14 (recommended for multilayered projects). Twin/Double ­ 2 needles are joined on a crossbar and share a single shaft. Sews two parallel rows of stitching. Available in universal and ballpoint. Hemstitch/Wing ­ wider than a universal needle, it separates fibers and creates holes for beautiful heirloom stitches. Changing Needles 1. 1 Lower the presser foot. Press the key until needle is raised. Turn off the power/light switch. Turn the needle clamp screw A counterclockwise to loosen. Remove the needle from the clamp. A 2. 2 Insert the new needle into needle clamp B with flat side to the back. When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up as far as it will go and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly. CAUTION: If needle is not pushed up as far as it will go, the automatic needle threader will not function properly. B 3. 3 To determine if the needle is defective, place the flat side of the needle on something flat (a needle plate, glass, etc.). The gap between the needle and flat surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle as it may cause skipped stitches or thread breakage. Defective needles can ruin fabric. Always purchase good quality needles. Change needles often. 13 For Your Safety Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine are identical to your electrical power. USA only ­ Item: Rated Voltage/Power Consumption, Specification: 120V/0.9A 60Hz. Your machine may come equipped with a polarized plug (one prong wider than the other). A polarized plug reduces the risk of electrical shock. This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. Do not use extension cords or plug adapters. Do not touch plug with wet hands. Always turn off the power/light switch first and then unplug from the electrical outlet. Examples: · when leaving the machine unattended · during an electrical storm or power failure · when cleaning the machine Always turn off the power/light switch: · when attaching or removing parts such as needle, presser foot, needle plate or embroidery unit · when manually threading needle or bobbin · when changing foot pressure Do not place anything on the foot control. Do not place heavy items on cords. Do not subject cords to heat. Do not use damaged cords. Have the cord repaired immediately. While the machine is in operation, always keep your eye on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle. 14 Connecting Machine to Power Supply NOTE: Your machine should be operated at a room temperature of 5 - 38°C (40° - 100° F). Extremes of temperature may affect sewing speed. Your machine is equipped with a detachable power cord. First insert machine plug into machine and then power supply plug into electrical outlet. Optional ­ connect the foot control. Pull out the cord (not past red marking) and plug into machine. When storing the foot control, pull the cord out about 5 cm (2") and release it to rewind. When the foot control is connected, the key can be used only to stop the machine or wind bobbin. NOTE: Machine can be operated using only the key without connecting the foot control. NOTE: Use only foot control YC-700 (UL, CSA) with your Xquisit II(9010). Welcome Screen NOTE: Only a light touch is required when making a selection on the LCD screen. Do not touch the surface of the screen with any hard or sharp object, such as pencils, pens, screwdrivers, etc. Press power/light switch to turn machine on. Welcome screen will appear. Lightly touch Welcome screen to open first screen. Touch INDEX key to directly access index for sewing instruction screens. 15 LCD Screen Brightness Control Insert the narrow end of the screwdriver into the LCD brightness control located on the right side of the machine 1. Turn clockwise 2 to increase brightness; turn counterclockwise 3 to decrease brightness. NOTE: Environmental changes might cause the screen to become lighter or darker. NOTE: When the machine has been turned off for an extended period of time, the screen may appear lighter when first turned on because of the LCD backlight. The screen will adjust to the brightness control setting. NOTE: For best viewing of LCD screen, be sure to sit directly in front of machine. 3 2 1 Index This machine provides an on-screen instruction manual for sewing and embroidery techniques and machine usage. The Index gives you an overview of all sewing techniques available on-screen. See page 37. On the Welcome Screen, touch INDEX key to directly access index for sewing instruction screens. The index indicates under which stitch(es) you will find a certain technique. For example, pintucks will be found in the heirloom group (H), stitch 2/01. Previous key ­ use this key to go back to previous screen in index Next key ­ use this key to go forward to next screen in index Return key ­ use this key to exit index screens 16 17 First Screen When the first screen opens, the machine automatically displays the first 12 stitches of the Utility group (U) and selects 1/01 (straight stitch, center needle position). NOTE: If the embroidery unit is attached, the first embroidery screen will open. See page 104. Operation Keys Hint Key Accesses sewing instruction screens for selected stitch. See page 37. When embroidery unit is attached, accesses machine usage screens. See page 150. Memory Key Saves stitch sequence to memory. See page 98-100. When embroidery unit is attached, saves design(s) to memory. See pages 131133. Adjustment Key Changes thread tension, stitch length, stitch width/needle position. See pages 32-34. When embroidery unit is attached, changes thread tension. Auto Top Thread Key Begins automatic top threading process. See page 23. Auto Bobbin Wind Key Winds bobbin when embroidery unit is attached. See pages 110-113. Temp Embroidery Memory Key Temporarily saves embroidery sewing so machine can be turned off while sewing a design. Embroidery can be restarted at same position when machine is turned on. Key only operates when embroidery unit is attached. See page 130. 18 LCD Keys Lock/Reverse Key When highlighted yellow, sews lock or reverse stitches (straight stitches) or stops pattern sewing and lockstitches (other stitches). See pages 35-36. Scissors Key When highlighted yellow, cuts needle and bobbin threads. See pages 35-36. Stitch Width/Needle Position Key Increases or decreases stitch width or changes needle position. See page 33. Stitch Length Key Increases or decreases stitch length. See page 34. Tension Key Changes pre-programmed tension for special fabrics and techniques. See page 32. Decorative Sewing Key Accesses decorative sewing groups. See page 82. 19