Deleting short stitches .................................................................................................................................... 150

Specifying the remaining length of thread ...................................................................................................... 150

Using the Machine Operations Guide Key .......................................................................151

Using the Help Key...........................................................................................................153

APPENDIX

Appliqué Sewing...............................................................................................................156

Sewing appliqué patterns ............................................................................................................................... 156

Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1) ................................................................................................. 157

Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2) ................................................................................................. 158

Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine ................................................................160

Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns ............................................................................................. 160

Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric ........................................................................................ 161

Color thread table .......................................................................................................................................... 163

Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data .......................................................................................................... 163

Creating Beautiful Embroidery .........................................................................................164

Threads .......................................................................................................................................................... 164

Stabilizers (Backing) ....................................................................................................................................... 165

Hooping Techniques...................................................................................................................................... 166

Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ............................................................................................................... 167

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Attaching an optional embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines .................168

Using the Optional Cap Frame .........................................................................................169

Cap frame and its accessories......................................................................................................................... 169

Types of caps ................................................................................................................................................. 170

Fabric precautions.......................................................................................................................................... 171

Preparing to use the cap frame ....................................................................................................................... 171

Attaching the standard cap frame to the mounting jig and putting a cap into the frame .................................. 176

Attaching the advanced cap frame to the mounting jig and putting a cap into the frame ................................ 180

Installing the embroidery frame holder ........................................................................................................... 185

Additional digitizing information.................................................................................................................... 186

Using the Optional Bobbin Winder ..................................................................................188

Precautions .................................................................................................................................................... 188

Optional bobbin winder and its accessories ................................................................................................... 188

Setting up the optional bobbin winder ........................................................................................................... 189

Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................................................ 189

Winding the bobbin ....................................................................................................................................... 190

Maintenance.....................................................................................................................193

Cleaning the LCD........................................................................................................................................... 193

Cleaning the machine surface ........................................................................................................................ 193

Cleaning the hook .......................................................................................................................................... 193

Cleaning around the needle plate................................................................................................................... 194

Cleaning the bobbin case ............................................................................................................................... 195

Oiling the machine ........................................................................................................................................ 196

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................198

On-screen troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 198

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 199

Error messages ............................................................................................................................................... 207

If the LCD cannot be read .............................................................................................................................. 213

If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed.................................................................................. 213

Specifications ...................................................................................................................215

Embroidery machine specifications ................................................................................................................ 215

Index ................................................................................................................................216

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