34Upper thread recommendationsBe sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the upper thread.Fabric recommendationsBe sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the fabric.Display recommendationsBe sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the use of the operation panel display.Note• It is recommended that rayon or polyester embroidery thread be used (120 den x 2 / 135 dtex x 2 / 40weight (in Americas and Europe) / #50 (in Japan)).Note• Your machine can embroider fabric that is up to 2 mm (5/64 inch) thick. If thicker fabric is sewn, theneedle may bend or break.• When embroidering overlapping stitches, it is difficult for the needle to penetrate the fabric, possiblyresulting in the needle bending or breaking.• Attach stabilizers to thin or stretch fabrics. (Refer to “Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric”on page 92 for information.)• When embroidering large pieces of fabric, make sure that the fabric is not caught in the carriage.Note• Only touch the display with your finger or included touch pen. Do not use a mechanical pencil,screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object. In addition, do not apply extreme pressure to thedisplay screen, otherwise damage to the display screen may result.
