USER'S GUIDE 300 e This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household Sewing machine. DANGER ­ To reduce the risk of electric shock: · · A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt. WARNING ­ To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to person: · · · Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children or infirm persons. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Never operate this sewing machine 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 sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 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 adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. Always unplug Sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user 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 administrated. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding. This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words `DOUBLE INSULATION' or `DOUBLE INSULATED'. IN INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING YOUR NEW MACHINE Your new machine is an advanced computerized household embroidery machine. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study this user's guide before using the machine. To make sure that you are always provided with the latest sewing capabilities, we reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design. Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user and the product. Table of contents INTRODUCTION Overview Accessories Power Switch and Power Connections Connecting the machine Turning the Machine On Turning the Machine Off 2 4 5 6 7 7 7 Presser foot Lift Control Panel Design perimeter button Mirror horizontally Mirror vertically Rotate 90° Center design button Select design button Machine Mode Indicators Directional buttons 20 21 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 24 Help Messages Hooping Attach the Hoop Remove the Hoop Move To Stitch Stitching a Design Changing the light bulb Cleaning Lubrication Troubleshooting Guide 33 35 37 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 GET READY TO EMBROIDER 9 Operating the Machine 10 Winding the Bobbin 11 Place Bobbin in Machine 13 Top Threading 14 Needle Threader 15 Top Tension 16 Vertical Spool Pin 17 Needle change 18 Replace the Needle 19 Start/Stop Button 20 CONNECTIVITY TO YOUR COMPUTER 25 How to transfer designs to the machine 26 Send 27 Using the machine without being connecting to the computer 28 Navigator module 29 Navigator software 29 Transfer a design from the computer via the USB 29 Navigator tools 31 User's Guide Overview 1. Bobbin winder 2. Handwheel 3. Main power switch and connectors 4. USB connection 5. Control Panel 6. Embroidery hoop holder 7. Needle plate 8. Bobbin cover 9. Presser foot 10. Needle threader 11. Start/Stop button 12. Presser foot lever 13. Bobbin winding guide 14. Upper thread tension 15. Spool cap 16. Spool felt Familiarize yourself with the names of the parts of your machine. This will help you in learning its operation. 4 INTRODUCTION Accessories These are standard accessories included with your embroidery machine. Your machine comes with clear sewing machine oil that should be used to keep your machine lubricated. 5. 1. 4. 2. 3. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Needles 2. Seam Ripper 3. Thread Snips 4. Screwdriver tool 5. Hoop 6. Vertical spool pin 7. Large spool cap 8. Small spool cap 9. Oiler 10. Bobbins 11. Brush (not in picture) 12. USB cable (not in picture) 13. Accessory storage envelope (not in picture) 5 User's Guide Power Switch and Power Connections Main switch When the main switch (A) is turned on, the sewing light bulb. The sewing machine is now ready to use. Turn switch to OFF position before unplugging cord from power source. For USA and Canada This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is 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 it 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. A - On/Off switch 1 - on 2 - off B - USB Connection 6 INTRODUCTION Connecting the machine Turning the Machine On Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to "O") and then insert the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. 1. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a household electrical outlet. 2. Set the main power switch on the right side of the machine to on (set it to "I"). Turning the Machine Off Make sure that the machine is not sewing. 1. Press the bottom of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to "O". The sewing light goes off when the machine is turned off. 2. Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet by grasping the plug. 3. Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack. ON OFF 7 User's Guide 8 GET READY TO EMBROIDER User's Guide Operating the Machine Make notes and highlight items in the manual that you want to refer to again. Use "flags" to mark pages that contain important information. The following pages show how to operate your embroidery machine. Please read all these pages before embroidering. You will have many hours of pleasure creating with your machine, and it is important to take a few minutes to read this chapter to assure that you will enjoy your machine to the fullest. 10 GET READY TO EMBROIDER Winding the Bobbin 1. Plug in the machine and turn it on. 2. Place a spool of thread on the horizontal spool pin. Then place a spool cap on the spool of thread that is slightly larger than the size of the thread spool. 3. Bring thread from spool to the left into first guide (a) from the front then under the second guide from the back (b). Bring thread forward and around the bobbin tension guide (b), pulling thread into the guide and to the right to the bobbin winder spindle (c). 4. Pass the thread through the small hole on the bobbin from inside the bobbin to out. Match the slot on the bobbin to the pin on the bobbin winder spindel and push the bobbin onto the spindel. Press the bobbin winder spindle to the right. 11 User's Guide Winding the Bobbin Keep extra bobbins wound so that you will have plenty to finish large embroidery designs without stopping to wind. Use embroidery bobbin thread for winding your bobbin. 5. Press the Start/Stop button to begin winding. After the bobbin has wound several turns, press the Start/Stop button to stop winding and trim the thread tail from the top of the bobbin. to slow or 6. Use the up and down directional keys speed the winding. 7. Press the Start/Stop button to start the bobbin winding again. Press the Start/Stop button to stop the winding process when the bobbin is full. NOTE: Winding will not stop automatically when the bobbin is full. 8. Disengage the bobbin spindle from the winder by pushing the bobbin spindle to the left. Pull the bobbin straight up to remove. 12 GET READY TO EMBROIDER Place Bobbin in Machine A. Open cover to the bobbin area by moving the small lever to the right. B. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case, with the thread in the direction shown by the indicator under the bobbin cover. C. Guide the thread around the finger through the channel towards the back. Cut the thread by pulling it towards you. D. Replace the bobbin cover by placing the left side in place and pressing lightly on the right, until it snaps into place. Visually check the level of the bobbin thread periodically as you remove your completed embroidery. If your bobbin runs out and the machine doesn't stop, you can easily navigate to the point where you need to begin using the Navigator software. 13 User's Guide Top Threading 1. Raise presser foot to thread the machine (a). 2. Assure that the needle is in the highest position. 3. Bring thread from spool to the left into first guide from the front, then into the second guide from the back (b) straight forward and down into the right hand slot under and around then up the left slot. Continue left over and into take-up lever and down to the guide above the needle (d). 4. Lower presser foot. 5. Pass thread behind guides and thread needle as shown (d). a) Always raise the presser foot for threading. The top thread pulls freely through the thread path and guides when the presser foot is raised. The top thread does not pull freely when the presser foot is down because the thread tension is engaged. b) c) d) 14 GET READY TO EMBROIDER Needle Threader After placing the thread behind the final guide just above the needle, you can thread the needle using the built-in needle threader. 1. With the presser foot raised and the needle in the up position, bring thread through upper thread path as described on the preceding page. 2. Lower the presser foot. Lower and move the threader lever forward until it stops. A small hook comes through the eye of the needle. 3. Pull the thread across the threader from left to right. 4. Gently move the threader lever up and back. The hook will pull the thread through the eye. 5. Grasp the loop of thread behind the eye of the and pull out a length of thread. If the needle threader does not thread the needle, check to assure that it is aligned with the eye of the needle and that the needle is inserted as high as it will go in the slot. Take care that you do not press the Start/Stop button during threading. 15 User's Guide Top Tension T-1 T-2 T-3 1. The tension adjustment for the top tension is the numbered dial located at the top of the machine. The normal range is marked with a darker section behind the numbers. When embroidering the top thread should be pulled to the underside of the fabric. (Fig. T-1). 2. In Fig. T-2, there is too much top thread pulled to the underside. Adjust by tightening the top thread tension. Move the dial to a higher number. 3. In Fig. T-3, there is too little top thread pulled to the underside. Adjust by loosening the top thread. Move the dial to a lower number. If these adjustments fail to produce a proper tension balance, contact an authorized service center. 16 GET READY TO EMBROIDER Vertical Spool Pin A vertical spool pin is included with your machine to make it easier to work with specialty types of threads. It is sometimes helpful to use your vertical spool pin when you wish to use two threads at the same time, such as when you wind a bobbin. The vertical spool pin is placed into the small r ...