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SEWING MACHINE
OPERATION MANUAL
®
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after use and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug the machine before changing the light bulb. Replace the bulb with the same type (rated 12
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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If your embroidery machine is fitted with a 3-pin non-rewireable BS plug, please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, the plug should be cut off and the cable should be fitted with an appropriate three-pin plug. With alternative plugs, an approved fuse must be installed in the plug. Note The plug severed from the power supply cord must be destroyed, as a plug with b
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE PC-6500 COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced, computerized home-use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated into it, we suggest that you study this manual. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation: 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the pulley, thread take-up, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Remember to turn off the main power switch and unplug the cord when
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) CONTENTS Sewing using the straight stitch (left needle CHAPTER 1 position) .........................................................38 USEFUL SEWING SKILLS ..................................40 Sewing corners..............................................40 SETTING UP Sewing thick seams.................................
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) FAGOTING ..........................................................73 Checking the embroidery area.....................107 DECORATIVE STITCHING .................................74 Changing the size of patterns......................108 Shell tuck stitching ........................................74 Changing the thread
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) SETTING UP CHAPTER 1 PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 2 20 19 3 4 18 17 5 16 15 8 7 14 6 13 12 11 9 10 1 Handle 10 Feed dog position switch 2 Bobbin winder 11 Bobbin cover 3 Selection keys (Refer to page 9 for more 12 Feed dogs details.) 13 Presser foot 4 Balance wheel 14 Needle threader 5 Sewing speed controller 15 Buttonhole leve
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) FLAT-BEDATTACHMENT Removing the flat-bed attachment With the flat-bed attachment removed, sewing tubular pieces, such as sleeves and pant legs, or hard-to-reach areas of the garment is easier. To remove the flat-bed attachment, pull it straight out to the left of the sewing machine. 1 Flat-bed attachment 1 Accessory
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES No. Part Name Part Code 123 1 Presser foot adapter XA6027-001 2 Seam ripper X54243-001 a 3 Screw (for securing presser foot) XA5904-051 456 4 Scissors 184783-001 5 Chalk pen 184944-001 6 Cleaning brush XA4527-001 789 7 Eyelet punch 135793-001 8 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051 9 Screwdriver (smal
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES No. Part Name Part Code 1 2 No. 25 Equestrian SA325 No. 27 Birds SA327 No. 28 Christmas SA328 No. 29 Lace SA329 No. 30 Wildlife animals SA330 No. 31 Large flower II SA331 2 No. 32 Musical instrument SA332 No. 33 Trees SA333 No. 35 Cats & dogs II SA335 No. 36 Fruits & vegetables SA336 No. 37 Appli
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) POWER SUPPLY WARNING – When leaving the machine unattended or when it is not being used, turn off the main power switch on the side of the machine, then remove the plug from the wall outlet. CAUTION – Do not use this sewing machine with extension cords or multi-plug adapters, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) CONTROLS Selection keys 1 SEWING key Press this key to display a screen that allows you to select utility stitches for sewing straight 2 1 stitches, buttonholes, etc. (Refer to page 29 for details.) 2 TM MY CUSTOM STITCH (CREATE YOUR 4 3 key OWN STITCH DESIGNS) You can use the “MY CUSTOM STITCHTM” (function for makin
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) LCD screen Press a key on the screen with your finger to select the pattern displayed inside the key or to start the indicated function or operation. 234 Note 1 When the machine is turned on, the straight stitch 5 (left needle position) is automatically selected. CAUTION 76 Be sure to press the key only with your fin
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) LCD DENSITY At times, changes in the ambient temperature may make all or part of the screen light or darker; this is not the sign of a malfunction. If the screen becomes difficult to read, adjust its density. Note The screen may become dark immediately after the power is turned on. This is a feature of the light that
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) Adjusting the density with the Operation Guide 1. Press the OPERATION GUIDE key. 2. Press the NEXT key. 3. Press the BRIGHTNESS OF LCD key. 4. Press the NEXT key. 5. Adjust the density of the LCD. To make the LCD lighter, press the white key. To make the LCD darker, press the black key. The density of the LCD changes
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can easily change the language of all the keys and messages displayed on the LCD. 1. Press the OPERATION GUIDE key. 2. Press the NEXT key. 3. Press the LANGUAGE SELECTION key. 4. Press the NEXT key until the desired language is displayed. 5. Press the key of the desired language. The language of
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) PRESSER FEET / FEED DOGS Changing the presser foot It may be necessary to change the presser foot depending on the stitch that is selected. 1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and then turn off the sewing machine. 1 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 2 3. Press the black button located at the back
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) Installing the presser foot adapter & the walking foot The presser foot adapter is used for attaching screw-on presser feet to this machine. 1 Adapter 1 2 3 2 Screw (for securing adapter) 3 Screw (for securing presser foot) The walking foot is useful for sewing materials that are hard to feed, such as vinyl cloth, sy
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) Installing the optional side cutter By installing the side cutter, you can cut the fabric while sewing, for example when sewing an overcasting stitch. To use the side cutter, select a pattern that displays on the LCD, and then press so that it appears as . 1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and
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MY CUSTOM STITCHTM PATTERNS UTILITY (CREATE YOUR OWN ERROR (PROGRAMMED CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING STITCHES STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MESSAGES SEWING CHART IN MACHINE) 7. Make a cut of about 25/32" (2.0 cm) long in the fabric. 1 25/32" (2.0 cm) 1 8. Raise the presser foot lever, and then thread the bobbin thread and the upper thread. 9. Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut goes over the guide plate and the left side of the cut is under the presser foot. 1 Guide pla
