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Upgrade KIT III

Operation Manual

Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Be sure to read this document before using the machine.

We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

Be sure to read this document before using the machine.

We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

CONTENTS

CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................. 1

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................... 2

Using Advanced Multi-Function Foot Controller............................................................................................. 2

■Adjusting the Length of the Cord for the Main Foot Controller........................................................................... 4

Using Advanced Monogramming Foot “N+”................................................................................................... 4

Using Fine Tipped Stylus Pen........................................................................................................................... 5

UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES ........................................... 5

The Utility Stitch Patterns ............................................................................................................................... 5

Changing the Start and End Angles of the Stitch Pattern (Stitch Tapering Function) ....................................... 5

■Method 1: Begin Changing the Angle at the End of Sewing by Pressing the “Reverse Stitch” Button .................. 6

■Method 2: Sewing a Specified Number of Stitch Patterns.................................................................................... 7

■Method 3: Specifying the Sewing End Point with an End Point Sticker ................................................................ 8

■Saving Settings..................................................................................................................................................... 8

■Retrieving Saved Settings..................................................................................................................................... 9

EMBROIDERY ......................................................................................................................... 9

New Embroidery Patterns................................................................................................................................ 9

Deselect Region Setting (No Sew Setting) ..................................................................................................... 10

Embroidering a Quilting Pattern Across the Entire Fabric (Edge-to-Edge Quilt Function) ............................. 11

■Creating Edge-to-Edge Quilt Data ..................................................................................................................... 11

■Embroidering the Edge-to-Edge Quilt Pattern.................................................................................................... 12

Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns........................................................................................................ 17

■Connecting the Pattern Sections with the Camera ............................................................................................ 17

■Connecting the Pattern Sections Manually ........................................................................................................ 21

Embroidering Couching Patterns................................................................................................................... 23

■Preparing for Embroidery Couching .................................................................................................................. 23

■Embroidering a Couching Pattern...................................................................................................................... 25

MY DESIGN CENTER ............................................................................................................ 26

Additional Patterns........................................................................................................................................ 26

Importing Motif Stitch Pattern Data or Decorative Fill Pattern Data ............................................................ 26

OTHER FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 28

CONTENTS

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

This manual provides details on the functions added/upgraded. Before using this manual, upgrade your

machine according to the procedure in the Installation Guide. Before using the functions described in this

manual, read the Operation Manual included with the machine.

The screen illustrations in this manual may differ from actual ones shown on the machine.

Using Advanced Multi-Function

Foot Controller

With the advanced multi-function foot controller,

various sewing machine operations in addition to

starting/stopping sewing, such as thread cutting

and reverse stitching, can be specified to be

performed.

aAlign the smaller end of the mounting plate

with the guide on the bottom of the side

pedal, and then gently fasten them together

with the mounting screw.

Align the larger end of the mounting plate

with the guide on the bottom of the main

foot controller, and then gently fasten them

together with the mounting screw.

aGuide on side pedal

bMounting plate

cGuide on main foot controller

bAdjust the spacing between the main foot

controller and side pedal.

* Use the markings on the mounting plate as a

convenient guide to adjust the spacing.

INCLUDED

ACCESSORIES

WARNING

• The advanced multi-function foot controller

contains small parts. Keep the product out of

the reach of children to prevent accidental

ingestion of small parts.

No. Part Name

1 Main foot controller

2 Side pedal

3 Mounting plate

4 Mounting screw × 2

Memo

• The side pedal can be mounted on either the

left or right side of the main foot controller.

• The main foot controller and side pedal can

also be used without installing the mounting

plate.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

cFirmly tighten the mounting screws to

secure the main foot controller and side

pedal.

dInsert the plug for the side pedal into the

jack on the main foot controller.

eInsert the plug for the main foot controller

into the foot controller jack on the right

side of the machine.

aMain foot controller

bFoot controller jack

fTurn on the machine. And then touch

and display page 3 of the settings screen.

gSelect the functions to be performed by the

multi-function foot controller.

* If you set the “Reverse Stitch” function on the heel

switch, machine operates the same as pressing the

“Reverse Button” on the machine.

* Reinforcement stitching may be applied depending

on the selected stitch pattern. For details, refer to

“Automatic Reinforcement Stitching” in the

machine’s Operation Manual (Sewing).

hTouch .

Memo

• To readjust the spacing between the main

foot controller and side pedal, slightly loosen

the mounting screws, and then adjust the

positions of the main foot controller and side

pedal.

Memo

• The length of the cord for the main foot

controller can be adjusted. (page 4)

Memo

• Before specifying the functions, connect the

multi-function foot controller to the machine.

The settings screen is activated the first time

that the machine detects the multi-function

foot controller.

Controller Functions that can be specified

aMain foot controller Start/Stop

bHeel switch Select any of the following:

• [Thread Cutting]

• [Needle Position – Up/Down]

• [Single Stitch]

• [Reverse Stitch] (Reinforcement

Stitch) *

• [Presser Foot Up/Down]

• [No Setting]

cSide pedal

Memo

• If you set [Reverse Stitch] on the side pedal,

you can create a darning stitch effect using

zigzag stitches. With both feet, keep pressing

the main foot controller, and repeat pressing

and releasing the side pedal to sew forward

and reverse in turn. Machine will reverse at

the speed you press the main foot controller.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

iSew trial stitches and confirm that the

settings are as desired.

Pressing down on the main foot controller increases

the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the main

foot controller decreases the sewing speed.

Release the main foot controller or side pedal to stop

sewing.

■Adjusting the Length of the Cord for

the Main Foot Controller

aUnwind the cord for the main foot

controller.

bGuide the cord between the tabs.

cWind the cord until it is the desired length.

* The cord can be wound either clockwise or

counterclockwise.

dPass the cord between the tabs.

Using Advanced Monogramming

Foot “N+”

This presser foot can be used in the same way as

monogramming foot “N”. We recommend using

advanced monogramming foot “N+” when sewing

fabric that is hard to feed, such as leather and

vinyl.

Memo

• The speed that is set using the sewing speed

controller will be the main foot controller’s

maximum sewing speed.

• When the multi-function foot controller is

connected, the “Start/Stop” button cannot be

used to start sewing.

Note

• In order to avoid stepping on the cord with the

main foot controller, pass the cord between

the tabs.

Memo

• When storing the cord, pass it between the

tabs, and then insert the plug into the jack on

the main foot controller.

Note

• Sew test stitches on the fabric before sewing

your project.

• If character/decorative stitch patterns

become misaligned, make adjustments to the

pattern settings. For details on making pattern

adjustments, refer to “Making Adjustments” in

the Operation Manual (Sewing).

N+

UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES

Using Fine Tipped Stylus Pen

Touch the LCD screen using the fine tipped stylus

pen. Since the pen tip is clearly visible, it is ideal

for drawing.

aWhile holding the handle, turn the pen tip

cap to remove it.

aHandle

bPen tip cap

bAttach the pen tip cap to the handle before

using the pen.

The Utility Stitch Patterns

10 utility stitch patterns have been added. These

stitches are also designed with the Dual Feed Foot.

In addition, the stitch patterns (other than ) of

the category can be used with the dual feed

foot.

Changing the Start and End

Angles of the Stitch Pattern

(Stitch Tapering Function)

The angles of the start and end of stitch patterns

can be changed. This is useful when sewing

projects with sharply defined angles or decorative

stitching, attaching appliqués, etc.

Use the method for finishing sewing the stitch

pattern, according to your needs.

• Method 1: Begin Changing the Angle at the End

of Sewing by Pressing the “Reverse Stitch” Button

(page 6)

• Method 2: Sewing a Specified Number of Stitch

Patterns (page 7)

• Method 3: Specifying the Sewing End Point with

an End Point Sticker (page 8)

WARNING

• The fine tipped stylus pen contains small parts.

Keep the product out of the reach of children

to prevent accidental ingestion of small parts.

IMPORTANT

• Touch the LCD screen with the transparent

disc on the fine tipped stylus pen. Using any

other part to touch the LCD screen may cause

scratches.

• Do not pull on the transparent disc, otherwise

damage may result.

Memo

• Touching the LCD screen with the fine tipped

stylus pen at an excessive angle may prevent

the contact position from being correctly

detected.

UTILITY STITCHES AND

CHARACTER/

DECORATIVE STITCHES

UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES

■Method 1: Begin Changing the Angle

at the End of Sewing by Pressing the

“Reverse Stitch” Button

aTouch , then , and then select a

stitch pattern for stitch tapering.

bIf necessary, change the stitch width and

stitch length.

cTouch , and then touch .

dTouch , select the angle settings for

the start and end of sewing, and then touch

aSelect the start or end of sewing.

bSelect an angle.

cSpecify that the angle does not change.

eSelect the method for finishing sewing. For

this example, since the angle at the end of

sewing will begin changing when the

“Reverse Stitch” button is pressed, select

aPress the “Reverse Stitch” button for the angle at

the end of sewing to start changing; the machine

stops when sewing is finished.

bThe machine stops when the specified number of

stitch patterns have been sewn. The number of

patterns that are specified includes the number of

patterns used to change the angle. (page 7)

cThe machine stops at the position where the end

point sticker is affixed. (page 8)

Note

• Using the same material and stitch pattern as

your project, sew trial stitches to check the

result. If necessary, attach a stabilizer

material.

• If reinforcement stitches at the beginning and

end of sewing are needed, use

“Reinforcement Stitch” button. “Reverse

Stitch” button cannot be used for

reinforcement stitching when stitch tapering

function is on.

UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES

fIf necessary, use a chalk pencil to draw a

line at the location to be sewn.

gStart sewing.

hAfter sewing the desired length, press the

“Reverse Stitch” button.

When the “Reverse Stitch” button is pressed, the

angle at the end of sewing begins to change, and the

machine stops when sewing is finished.

iWhen finished sewing, set [Tapering] to

[OFF], and then touch .

■Method 2: Sewing a Specified

Number of Stitch Patterns

With this method, the number of stitch patterns

(including those used to change the angle) are

specified. This allows stitch patterns of the same

length to be repeatedly sewn.

aRefer to steps athrough dof “Method 1:

Begin Changing the Angle at the End of

Sewing by Pressing the “Reverse Stitch”

Button” on page 6 to select the angle

settings for the start and end of sewing.

bTouch , and then specify the number of

stitch patterns (including those used to

change the angle).

aApproximate length of the stitch pattern

cStart sewing.

The machine stops automatically when sewing is

finished.

Memo

• If you stop sewing at the point where end

tapering should begin (either by pressing the

“Start/Stop” button or by lifting your foot from

the foot controller), press the “Reverse Stitch”

button and resume sewing by either pressing

the “Start/Stop” button or pressing on the

foot controller. End tapering will begin as

soon as sewing resumes.

Memo

• The number of stitch patterns used to change

the angle depends on the pattern and angle.

Perform trial sewing to check the result.

Memo

• To sew stitching in a square, select for

the start of sewing and for the end of

sewing, and then continue sewing the same

stitch pattern, rotating the fabric 90° after

sewing each line of stitching.

The pivot setting is useful when changing the

sewing direction. For details, refer to

“Pivoting” in the machine’s Operation Manual

(Sewing).

UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES

■Method 3: Specifying the Sewing End

Point with an End Point Sticker

aWith a chalk pencil, mark the fabric with

lines for sewing the stitch pattern and for

the end of stitching.

bAffix an end point sticker, avoiding the

sewing area. Attach the end point sticker

within 4 cm (approx. 1-1/2 inches) to the

left or right of the chalkline where the end

point for sewing has been drawn.

a4 cm (Approx. 1-1/2 inches)

cRefer to steps athrough dof “Method 1:

Begin Changing the Angle at the End of

Sewing by Pressing the “Reverse Stitch”

Button” on page 6 to select the angle

settings for the start and end of sewing.

dTouch .

* If the key appears in light gray, this function cannot

be used with the selected stitch length.

aAutomatic reinforcement stitching function and

automatic thread cutting function are not

available.

eStart sewing.

The machine stops automatically when sewing is

finished.

fPeel off the end point sticker.

■Saving Settings

Specified angle for start and end, finish tapering

method, and stitch settings can be saved in

machine’s memory.

aAfter setting the tapering function, touch

bTouch .

Memo

• (For users of XP1)

KIT II must be activated in order to use this

function. The optional Upgrade KIT II

(SAVRXPUGK2/UGKXP2/UGKXP2AP) is

required in order to activate KIT II.

For details on the procedure as well as

precautions, refer to the Operation Manual of

the optional Upgrade KIT II.

If KIT II is not activated, the key in step dis

not available.

• (For users of XP2)

For details on the procedure as well as

precautions, refer to “Specifying the Sewing

End Point” in the machine’s Operation Manual

(Sewing).

Memo

• If you cannot affix an end point sticker

avoiding the sewing area, refer to “Temporary

Stop Setting” in the machine’s Operation

Manual (Sewing) or the Upgrade KIT II

Operation Manual.

a a

EMBROIDERY

■Retrieving Saved Settings

aTouch to retrieve the saved setting

after selecting pattern.

bTouch the numbered key of the settings to

be retrieved and then touch .

* The settings cannot be retrieved if stitch tapering

function is set to [ON].

New Embroidery Patterns

Patterns have been added to the following

categories.

For details, refer to the “Embroidery Design

Guide” for this Upgrade KIT III.

ahas been added.

bhave been added.

chave been added.

dSplit embroidery patterns have been added.

eLong-Stitch embroidery patterns have been

added.

Before embroidering, refer to the “Embroidery

Design Guide” for this Upgrade KIT III, which

includes precautions for obtaining best results.

f(fill couching embroidery font) has been

added. For details on embroidery couching, refer

to “Embroidering Couching Patterns” on page 23.

Memo

• For more information on saving and recalling

settings, refer to “Saving Your Stitch Settings”

in the machine’s Operation Manual (Sewing).

EMBROIDERY

b c

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