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885-V51

English

XE5427-001①

Printed in China

Product Code 885-V51

GETTING READY

EMBROIDERY

APPENDIX

Computerized Embroidery Machine

Operation Manual

PANTONE 285 Black _Ccombo_emb_cover

Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get

product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions.

In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future

reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock

1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,

when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the

machine unattended.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp

the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.

• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

•Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.

3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has

been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest

authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat,

discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.

• When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other

part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.

•When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise

you may injure your back or knees.

4 Always keep your work area clear:

•Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the

machine free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

•Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

•Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

•Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

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•Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine,

power cord or garment being embroidered may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.

•Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table,

otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.

5 Special care is required when embroidering:

•Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.

• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

• Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the

needle area.

•Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

•Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering.

6 This machine is not a toy:

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or

disposed of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.

• Do not use outdoors.

7 For a longer service life:

• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store

the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine. Benzene, thinner, and scouring

powders can damage the machine, and should never be used.

• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, needle, or

other parts to assure correct installation.

8 For repair or adjustment:

• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized dealer.

• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table

in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem

persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with this machine.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should

be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying

the mark, rating as marked on plug.

• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should

contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation

100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard

Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA

TEL : (908) 704-1700

declares that the product

Product Name: Brother Sewing Machine

Model Number: HE1, PE500

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a

Class B digital device.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................1

Machine Features ................................................................................................................7

Accessories ..........................................................................................................................8

Included accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Optional accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ...................................................................10

Front view ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

Needle and embroidery foot section ............................................................................................................... 11

Right-side/rear view ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Operation buttons ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Operation panel .............................................................................................................................................. 13

GETTING READY 15

Basic Steps for Embroidering .............................................................................................16

Turning the Machine On/Off .............................................................................................17

Power supply precautions ............................................................................................................................... 17

Turning on the machine .................................................................................................................................. 18

Turning off the machine .................................................................................................................................. 18

Attaching the Embroidery Unit ..........................................................................................19

Embroidery unit precautions ........................................................................................................................... 19

Attaching the embroidery unit ......................................................................................................................... 19

Removing the embroidery unit ........................................................................................................................ 21

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation ............................................................................22

Viewing the LCD ............................................................................................................................................. 22

Changing the machine settings ....................................................................................................................... 23

Checking machine operating procedures ........................................................................................................ 25

Preparing Items for embroidering .....................................................................................26

Preparing the Needle .........................................................................................................27

Needle precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 27

Checking the needle ....................................................................................................................................... 27

Replacing the needle ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Winding/Installing the Bobbin ...........................................................................................29

Bobbin precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 29

Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 29

Installing the bobbin ....................................................................................................................................... 34

Upper Threading ...............................................................................................................37

About the spool of thread ................................................................................................................................ 37

Threading the upper thread ............................................................................................................................. 38

Preparing the Fabric ..........................................................................................................43

Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric ..................................................................................................... 43

Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ....................................................................................................... 44

Attaching the Embroidery Frame .......................................................................................47

Attaching the embroidery frame ...................................................................................................................... 47

Removing the embroidery frame ..................................................................................................................... 48

EMBROIDERY 49

Selecting Embroidery Patterns ...........................................................................................50

Copyright information ..................................................................................................................................... 50

Embroidery pattern types ................................................................................................................................. 50

Setting for embroidering.................................................................................................................................. 51

Selecting alphanumeric characters .................................................................................................................. 53

Selecting an embroidery pattern ...................................................................................................................... 54

Selecting a frame pattern ................................................................................................................................. 55

Using an embroidery card ............................................................................................................................... 55

Embroidering .....................................................................................................................57

Embroidering a pattern .................................................................................................................................... 57

Appliquéing ................................................................................................................................................... 59

Editing and Saving Patterns ...............................................................................................61

Adjusting the layout and the size ..................................................................................................................... 61

Adjusting the upper thread tension .................................................................................................................. 63

Adjusting the bobbin thread tension ................................................................................................................ 64

Connecting character patterns ......................................................................................................................... 65

Resewing ........................................................................................................................................................ 66

Thread runs out partway through a design ....................................................................................................... 67

Stopping while embroidering .......................................................................................................................... 67

Using the Memory Function ..............................................................................................69

Embroidery data precautions ........................................................................................................................... 69

Saving patterns ................................................................................................................................................ 70

Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer .......................................................................................... 71

APPENDIX 73

Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................74

Cleaning the machine surface ......................................................................................................................... 74

Cleaning the race ............................................................................................................................................ 74

Attaching the Embroidery Foot .........................................................................................76

Attaching the embroidery foot ........................................................................................................................ 76

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................78

Error messages ................................................................................................................................................ 82

Adjusting the LCD ........................................................................................................................................... 85

Operation beep ............................................................................................................................................... 85

Upgrading Your Machine's Software .................................................................................86

Index .................................................................................................................................87

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Machine Features

aAutomatic thread cutting

The thread can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58).

bFast bobbin winding system

With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29).

cUSB port

Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in your PC become available by using the USB cable (page 71).

dBright light

The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on dark fabrics.

eQuick-set bobbin

You can start embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 34).

fEasy-to-use needle threader

You can thread the needle easily by one press of a lever (page 38).

gLighting Start/Stop button

When the green light is on, the machine is ready to embroider. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine

is warming up (page 12).

hEmbroidery

You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional

embroidery cards (page 49).

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Accessories

After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or

damaged, contact your dealer.

Included accessories

1. 2. 3.*1 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

18. 19. 20.

*1 75/11 3 needles, 90/14 1 needle

No. Part Name Part Code No. Part Name Part Code

Americas Others Americas Others

1 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 13 Touch pen XE3069-001

2Bobbin (4)

(One is on machine.)

SA156 SFB:

XA5539-

151

14 Embroidery foot "Q"

(on machine)

XD0474-151

3 Needle set X59535-051 15

Embroidery set (medium)

H 10 cm X W 10 cm

(H 4 inches X W 4 inches)

SA432 EF62:

XA6628-102

4 Cleaning brush X59476-021 16 Dust cover XE5387-001

5 Spool cap (large) 130012-024 17 USB cable XD0745-051

6Spool cap (medium)

(on machine) XE1372-001 18 Operation manual XE5427-201

7 Spool cap (small) 130013-124 19 Quick reference guide XE5366-001

8 Spool net XA5523-020 20 Accessory bag XC4487-021

9 Scissors XC1807-121

10 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051

11 Brother poly #90 bobbin

thread EBT-PE EBT-PEN:

XC5996-

001

12 Screwdriver XC4237-021

Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories.

Memo

zTo obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative, the nearest authorized service

center or visit the website at " http://www.brother.com ".

All specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice.

zVisit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your

machine.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

No. Part Name Part Code

Americas Others

1Brother poly #90 bobbin

thread EBT-PE EBT-PEN:

XC5996-001

2 Embroidery card -

3Embroidery set (small)

H 2 cm

W 6 cm

(H 1 inch

W 2-1/2 inches)

SA431 EF61:

XA6630-102

Embroidery set (large)

H 17 cm

W 10 cm

(H 6-3/4 inches

W 4

inches)

SA434 EF71:

XC2026-102

Water soluble stabilizer SA520 BM5:

XE0615-001

Stabilizer material for

embroidery SA519 BM3:

XE0806-001

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the

machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.

Front view

aThread guide cover (page 31, 39)

Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when

winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

bThread guide (page 31, 39)

Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding

the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

cSpool pin (page 30, 38)

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

dBobbin winder (page 29)

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

eLCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22)

Setting for the selected pattern and error messages

appear in the LCD.

fOperation panel (page 13)

Use the keys on this panel to select embroidery patterns,

or check how to use the machine, etc.

gEmbroidery unit connector slot (page 20)

Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.

hPresser foot lever (page 28)

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower

the embroidery foot .

iOperation buttons (page 12)

Use these buttons to operate the machine.

jEmbroidery unit (page 19)

Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then

attach the embroidery frame.

kThread cutter (page 40)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

lNeedle threader lever (page 41)

Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.

mThread tension dial (page 63)

Adjust the upper thread tension with this dial.

nThread take-up lever (page 40)

oBobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc

(page 31)

Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the

pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.

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Needle and embroidery foot

section

aThread guide disk (page 40)

Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when

using the needle threader to thread the needle.

bNeedle bar thread guide (page 40)

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread

guide.

cNeedle plate

When the needle is lowered, it enters the hole in the

needle plate.

dNeedle plate cover (page 74)

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case

and race.

eBobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35)

Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin

into the bobbin case.

fEmbroidery foot “Q” (page 76)

This presser foot is used for embroidering.

Right-side/rear view

aHandle

Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the

machine.

bHandwheel (page 38)

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to

raise and lower the needle.

cEmbroidery card slot (page 55)

Insert the embroidery card.

dUSB port (page 71)

Connect the one end of the USB cable to this port and

the other to the computer.

eAir vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be

exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the machine

is being used.

fMain power switch (page 18)

Use the main power switch to turn the machine on and

off.

gPower supply jack (page 18)

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power

supply jack.

Memo

zRefer to pages 10 through 13 while you are

learning to use your machine.

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Operation buttons

The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic machine operations.

aStart/stop button

Press the start/stop button to start or stop embroidering.

The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the

button is pressed. When embroidering is stopped, the

needle is lowered in the fabric.

The button changes color according to the machine’s

operation mode.

bNeedle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the

needle. Be sure to raise the needle before threading the

needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

cThread cutter button

Press the thread cutter button after embroidering is

stopped to cut both the upper thread and the bobbin

threads.

CAUTION

Note

zDo not press the thread cutter button if there

is no fabric under the embroidery foot or

while the machine is embroidering,

otherwise damage to the machine may

occur.

zWhen cutting nylon thread or other special

threads, use the thread cutter on the side of

the machine.

Green: The machine is ready to embroider or

is embroidering.

Red: The machine can not embroider.

Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin

thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is

moved to the right side.

●Do not press the thread cutter button

after the threads have already been cut,

otherwise the needle may break, the

threads may become tangled or damage

to the machine may occur.

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Operation panel

The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.

aLCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel)

Setting for the selected pattern and error messages

appear in the LCD.

Touch the keys displayed on the LCD with your finger

or a touch pen to perform operations.

For details, refer to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Operation" (page 22).

bBack key

Press to return to the previous screen.

cPrevious page key

Press to display the previous page when there are items

that are not displayed on the LCD.

dNext page key

Press to display the next page when there are items that

are not displayed on the LCD.

eMemory key

Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric

characters in the machine’s memory.

fEmbroidery key

Press to display the pattern type selection screen.

gSettings key

Press to display the settings screen.

hHelp key

Press to get help on using the machine. Displays simple

explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding /

setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment /

embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement.

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1 GETTING READY

The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter.

Basic Steps for Embroidering...................................................................................16

Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................17

Attaching the Embroidery Unit................................................................................19

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation..................................................................22

Preparing Items for Embroidering ...........................................................................26

Preparing the Needle...............................................................................................27

Winding/Installing the Bobbin.................................................................................29

Upper Threading .....................................................................................................37

Preparing the Fabric ................................................................................................43

Attaching the Embroidery Frame.............................................................................47

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Basic Steps for Embroidering

This section describes the preparations for embroidering.

The basic steps for embroidering are as follows.

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1Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit.

For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19).

2Needle preparation Use a needle matched to the fabric.

For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 28).

3Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in

place.

For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 29).

4Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery

frame.

For details, refer to "Preparing the Fabric" (page 43).

5Embroidery frame

attachment

Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

For details, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" (page 47).

6Pattern selection Select an embroidery pattern.

For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50).

7Upper thread setup Set up the upper thread according to the selected pattern.

For details on setting up the thread, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 37).

8Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern.

For details, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 61).

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Turning the Machine On/Off 17

Turning the Machine On/Off

This section explains how to turn the machine on and off.

Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.

WARNING

CAUTION

●Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may

result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

●Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and

the power supply jack on the machine.

●Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.

●Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:

• When you are away from the machine

• After using the machine

• When the power fails during use

• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection

• During electrical storms

●Use only the power cord included with this machine.

●Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to

them. Fire or electric shock may result.

●Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

●When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to

remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric

shock.

●Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted,

or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These

things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged,

take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.

●Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a

fire may result.

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Turning on the machine

Memo

zBefore turning on the machine, be sure to

attach the embroidery unit to it. If the

embroidery unit is not attached, the machine

does not operate. (For details, refer to

“Attaching the Embroidery Unit” (page 19).)

Prepare the included power supply cord.

aMake sure that the machine is turned off (the

main power switch is set to " "), and then

plug the power supply cord into the power

supply jack on the right side of the machine.

bInsert the plug of the power supply cord into a

household electrical outlet.

aPower supply jack

cPress the right side of the main power switch

on the right side of the machine to turn the

machine on (set it to "|").

XThe light, LCD and (Start/stop button)

light up when the machine is turned on.

Memo

zWhen the machine is turned on, the needle

will make sound when it moves; this is not a

malfunction.

Turning off the machine

When you have finished using the machine, turn it

off. In addition, before transporting the machine to

another location, be sure to turn it off.

aMake sure that the machine is completely

stopped.

bPress the left side of the main power switch on

the right side of the machine to turn the

machine off (set it to " ").

XThe light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go

off when the machine is turned off.

cUnplug the power supply cord from the

electrical outlet.

Grasp the plug when unplugging the power

supply cord.

dUnplug the power cord from the power supply

jack.

Note

zIf a power outage occurs while the machine

is being operated, turn off the machine and

unplug the power supply cord. When

restarting the machine, follow the necessary

procedure to correctly operate the machine.

(For U.S.A. only)

zThis appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade wider than the other). To reduce the

risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended

to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If

the plug 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.

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Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19

Attaching the Embroidery Unit

This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit.

Embroidery unit precautions

CAUTION

Note

zDo not touch the connector in the

embroidery unit connector slot. The

connector could be damaged, and it may

cause malfunctions.

zDo not lift up on the embroidery carriage,

and do not forcefully move it. It may cause

malfunctions.

aCarriage

Attaching the embroidery unit

Get the embroidery unit ready.

aMake sure that the machine is turned off.

Memo

zAlways turn off the machine before attaching

the embroidery unit. It may cause

malfunctions.

●Do not move the machine with the

embroidery unit in place. The embroidery

unit may be dropped and cause injury.

●Keep your hands and other objects away

from the embroidery carriage and frame.

Otherwise injury may result.

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bSlide the embroidery unit onto the machine

arm.

Push it in until it clicks and stops.

XThe embroidery unit is attached.

Note

zMake sure that there is no gap between the

embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise

the embroidery pattern may not be sewn

correctly.

Be sure to fully insert the connector into the

connection port.

zDo not push on the carriage when attaching

the embroidery unit to the machine,

otherwise damage to the embroidery unit

may result.

cTurn on the machine.

XThe confirmation message is displayed.

dBe sure that no objects or hands are near the

embroidery unit and press .

XThe carriage moves to its initial position.

aCarriage

CAUTION

Note

zIf the machine is initialized with hands or

objects near the carriage, the screen may

return to the initial display. After removing

whatever is near the carriage, turn the power

on again.

XThe screen for selecting the embroidery

pattern type is displayed.

Memo

zFor details on the embroidery patterns, refer

to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50).

●Do not put your hands or other objects

near the carriage. It may cause injury.

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Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21

Removing the embroidery unit

Make sure that the machine is completely stopped

and follow the instructions below.

aRemove the embroidery frame.

• For details on removing the embroidery

frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery

frame" (page 48).

bPress , and then press .

XThe embroidery carriage moves into a

position where it can be saved.

cTurn off the machine.

CAUTION

dHold the release button on the bottom left of

the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the

embroidery unit to the left.

aRelease button

XThe embroidery unit separates from the

machine.

CAUTION

●Always turn off the machine before

removing the embroidery unit. It may

cause malfunctions if removed when the

machine is turned on.

●Do not carry the embroidery unit by

holding the carriage. It may cause

malfunctions.

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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation

Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on

the front of the machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the LCD, and

make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to

"Operation panel" (page 13).

Viewing the LCD

When the power is turned on, the LCD comes on. When you touch the LCD screen according to the message

displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following screen is displayed.

aPattern type selection

You can select the pattern type from this screen.

For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types"

(page 50).

bMoves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage

position

Press when removing the embroidery unit.

For details, refer to "Removing the embroidery

unit" (page 21).

Memo

zRefer to "Error messages" (page 82) for messages displayed on the LCD.

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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23

Changing the machine settings

Various machine operations and settings can be changed.

The attributes that can be set are listed below. For details on operation, refer to page 24.

Memo

zThe item shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the time of purchase.

zFor details on the setting while embroidering, refer to "Setting for embroidering" (page 51).

Attribute Icon Details Settings

Thread color

display

Changes the thread color display (page 51). Thread color/Time to

embroider/Needle count/

Thread number (#123)

(When "Thread No.#123" is selected)

Embroidery/Country/Madeira

poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/

Robison Anton

Display unit Selects the measurement units that are

displayed (page 52). mm/INCH

Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with

each operation (page 85).

Language Allows the language used in the screens to be

changed.

English/German/French/

Italian/Dutch/Spanish/

Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/

Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/

Russian/Korean/Thai/others

LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of the LCD (page 85). Lighter Darker

Stitch counter

Display the service count which is a reminder

to take your machine in for regular servicing.

(Contact your nearest authorized service center

for details.) -

Display the total number of embroidery stitches.

Product number NO.: The "NO." is the number for the machine. -

Program version Version: Displays the program version. -

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aTurn on the machine.

The highlig hted display is t he initial settin g.

XThe LCD comes on.

bPress (Settings key) on the operation

panel.

XThe setting screen appears.

cPress the item to be set.

Switch the screen using (Previous page

key) and (Next page key).

• The following screens show their default

settings.

Example: Changing the measurement unit

dWhen settings are complete, press

(Back key).

XThe initial screen appears again.

Memo

z"NO." is the individual number for the

machine.

z"VERSION" is the program version which is

installed in the machine.

zSettings that are changed are saved even if

the power is turned off.

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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 25

Checking machine operating

procedures

Simple explanations can be referred on the LCD

display for the following items.

Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread /

bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery

unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment /

needle replacement on the LCD.

aTurn on the machine.

XThe LCD comes on.

bPress (Help key) on the operation

panel.

XThe help screen appears.

cPress the item to be displayed.

XThe first screen describing the procedure for

the selected topic appears.

dPress (Next page key) to switch to the

next page.

Press (Previous page key) to return to the

previous page.

Press (Back key) to return to the item

selection screen.

Example: Upper threading

eAfter you finish viewing, press (Back

key) two times.

XThe initial screen appears again.

Memo

zFor details on each topic, refer to the

corresponding page in this Operation

Manual.

a Upper threading

b Bobbin winding

c Bobbin installation

d Needle replacement

e Embroidery frame attachment

f Embroidery unit attachment

abc

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Preparing Items for Embroidering

The following is necessary for embroidering.

■Fabric

Prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece

of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame

that matches the size of the pattern you want to

embroider.

Note

zAlways use stabilizer when embroidering

projects, especially when embroidering on

lightweight or stretch fabrics.

CAUTION

■Stabilizer material (option)

Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the

fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.

Use a water soluble sheet on thin materials like

organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels.

For details, refer to "Attaching a stabilizer material

to the fabric" (

page 43

■Embroidery thread (option)

For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or

country thread.

For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery bobbin

thread. For details, refer to "Optional accessories"

(page 9).

Memo

zFor good quality embroidery designs be sure

to use embroidery thread designed for

embroidery machines.

zBefore starting to embroider, be sure there is

enough bobbin thread. If you continue

embroidering when the bobbin thread is

low, the thread may become tangled.

■Needle

Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When

embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a

90/14 home sewing machine needle.

Memo

zA 75/11 needle is already installed when the

machine is purchased.

zWhen replacing the needle, refer to

"Replacing the needle" (page 28).

■Other

Embroidery frames "small" and "large" are

optional. For details, refer to "Setting the fabric in

the embroidery frame" (page 44).

●Do not embroider fabrics that are too

thick. To check the fabric thickness,

attach the embroidery frame to the

embroidery unit, and use (Needle

position button) to raise the needle. If

there is space between the embroidery

foot and the fabric, the fabric can be

embroidered. If there is not space, do not

embroider the fabric. Otherwise, the

needle may break, resulting in injury.

●Be careful when embroidering

overlapping patterns. The needle may not

easily pierce the fabric, causing the

needle to break.

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Preparing the Needle 27

Preparing the Needle

Before starting embroidering, check the needle and replace it if necessary.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe

these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed.

Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.

CAUTION

Checking the needle

Embroidering with a bent needle is extremely

dangerous since the needle may break while the

machine is being operated.

Before using the needle, place the flat side of the

needle on a flat surface and check that the distance

between the needle and the flat surface is even.

aFlat side

bNeedle type marking

CAUTION

zOnly use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or

damage the machine.

zNever use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

zIf the distance between the needle and

the flat surface is not even, the needle is

bent. Do not use a bent needle.

aFlat surface

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Replacing the needle

Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been

determined to be straight according to the

instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 27).

aPress (Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

bTurn off the machine.

CAUTION

cPlace fabric or paper under the embroidery

foot and cover the hole on the needle plate.

Note

zBefore replacing the needle, be sure to cover

the hole in the needle plate with fabric or

paper to prevent the needle from falling into

the machine.

dLower the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

eHold the needle with your left hand, and then

use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp

screw toward you (counterclockwise) to

remove the needle.

aScrewdriver

bNeedle clamp screw

• Do not apply a strong force when loosening

or tightening the needle clamp screw,

otherwise certain parts of the machine may

be damaged.

fWith the flat side of the needle toward the rear

of the machine, insert the needle until it

touches the needle stopper.

aNeedle stopper

gWhile holding the needle with your left hand,

use the screwdriver to tighten the needle

clamp screw.

CAUTION

zBefore replacing the needle, be sure to

turn off the machine. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if one of the operation buttons

is accidentally pressed and the machine

starts embroidering.

Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the

needle stopper and securely tighten the needle

clamp screw with the screwdriver. Otherwise,

the needle may break or damage may result.

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.

Bobbin precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin.

CAUTION

Winding the bobbin

Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.

aBobbin-winding thread guide

bBobbin winder shaft

cBobbin

Memo

zUse embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine to get attractive finishes. If you use o

ther

threads, the pattern may not turn out correctly. For details, refer to

"Optional accessories"

(

page 9

●Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this

machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.

●The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models

are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of

the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)).

This model Other model

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

Actual size

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aTurn on the machine.

bPlace the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so

that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch

in the bobbin.

Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into

place.

aNotch

bBobbin winder shaft spring

cSlide the bobbin winder in the direction of the

arrow until it snaps into place.

X(Start/stop button) lights up in orange.

dPick up the spool pin and remove the spool

cap that is inserted onto the spool pin.

aSpool cap

bSpool pin

ePlace the spool of thread for the bobbin onto

the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front

at the bottom.

Memo

zUse the embroidery bobbin thread for

embroidering.

Note

zIf the spool is not positioned so that the

thread unwinds correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin.

fSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin and

return the spool pin to its original position.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right

as shown, with the rounded side on the left.

CAUTION

●If the spool or the spool cap is not

positioned correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin or

the machine may be damaged.

●Three spool cap sizes are available,

allowing you to choose a spool cap that

best fits the size of spool being used. If the

spool cap is too small for the spool being

used, the thread may catch on the slit in

the spool or the machine may be

damaged.

●

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin 31

Note

zWhen embroidering with fine, cross-wound

thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a

small space between the cap and the spool.

aSpool cap (small)

bSpool (cross-wound thread)

cSpace

zWhen using thread that winds off quickly,

such as transparent nylon thread or metallic

thread, place the spool net over the spool

before placing the spool of thread onto the

spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it

to fit the size of the spool.

When the spool net is used, the upper thread

tension may become tighter. Before

embroidering, refer to "Adjusting the upper

thread tension" (page 63).

aSpool net

bSpool

cSpool cap

dSpool pin

gPull the thread from the spool and pass the

thread under the hook of thread guide.

aThread guide

hPass the thread behind the thread guide cover

and to the front.

While holding the thread near the spool with

your right hand, pull the thread with your left

hand as shown below.

aThread guide cover

iPull the thread to the right, pass it under the

hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and

then wind the thread counterclockwise under

the pretension disc, pulling it in as far as

possible.

aBobbin-winding thread guide

Make sure that the thread passes under the

pretension disk.

bHook

cPretension disk

dPull it in as far as possible.

c d

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jWind the end of the thread clockwise around

the bobbin five or six times.

While using your left hand to hold the thread

that was passed through the bobbin-winding

thread guide, use your right hand to wind the

end of the thread.

CAUTION

kPass the end of the thread through the guide

slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull

the thread to the right to cut it.

aGuide slit in bobbin winder seat

(with built-in cutter)

CAUTION

Memo

zMake sure that the thread is correctly set

before starting the bobbin winding.

Otherwise the thread may become tangled

and fail to wind the thread.

lPress (Start/stop button) once.

aStart/stop button

XThe bobbin starts winding and "Winding

bobbin thread..." is displayed on the LCD

screen.

Note

zDo not get away from the machine while

winding the bobbin. Make sure the bobbin

thread is being wound correctly. If the

bobbin thread is wound incorrectly, press

(Start/stop button) immediately to stop

the bobbin winding.

mWhen the bobbin winding stops or becomes

slow, press (Start/stop button) once to

stop the machine.

XThe bobbin winding will stop.

CAUTION

●Be sure to pull the thread tightly and

wind it clockwise. If the thread is

wound counterclockwise, the thread

may wind around the bobbin winder

shaft.

●Be sure to cut the thread as described. If

the bobbin is wound without cutting the

thread using the cutter built into the slit

in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may

become tangled in the bobbin or the

needle may bend or break when the

bobbin thread starts to run out.

Wind five or six times.

●When the bobbin winding stops or

becomes slow, stop the machine.

Otherwise, the machine may be damaged.

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin 33

nCut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin

winder shaft to the left, and then remove the

bobbin from the shaft.

Memo

zIf the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right

side, the needle will not move.

(Embroidering is impossible.)

zWhen the machine is started or the

handwheel is turned after winding the

bobbin, the machine will make a clicking

sound; this is not a malfunction.

■When the thread became tangled under the

bobbin winder seat.

If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not

passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin-

winding thread guide correctly, the thread may

become tangled under the bobbin winder seat.

In such a case, wind off the thread according to the

following procedure.

aThread

bBobbin winder seat

CAUTION

aIf the thread become tangled under the bobbin

winder seat, press (Start/stop button) once

to stop the bobbin winding.

aStart/stop button

●Do not remove the bobbin winder seat

even if the thread become tangled under

the bobbin winder seat. It may result in

injuries.

●Do not remove the screw of the bobbin

winder presser, otherwise the machine

may be damaged; you cannot wind off the

thread by removing the screw.

aScrew of the bobbin winder presser

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bCut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin-

winding thread guide.

aBobbin-winding thread guide

cSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and

then remove the bobbin from the shaft.

dHold the thread end with your left hand, and

wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin

with your right hand as shown below.

eWind the bobbin again.

Note

zMake sure that the thread passes under the

pretension disk of the bobbin-winding

thread guide correctly (page 31).

Installing the bobbin

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

CAUTION

Memo

zThe order that the bobbin thread should be

passed through the bobbin case is indicated

by marks that surround the bobbin case.

●Use a bobbin that has been correctly

wound with thread, otherwise the needle

may break or the thread tension will be

incorrect.

●The included bobbin was designed

specifically for this machine. If bobbins

from other models are used, the machine

will not operate correctly. Use only the

included bobbin or bobbins of the same

type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-

151)).

This model Other model

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

Actual size

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aPress (Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle, and then raise the

presser foot lever.

aNeedle position button

bPresser foot lever

bTurn off the machine.

cSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

aBobbin cover

bLatch

XThe bobbin cover opens.

dRemove the bobbin cover.

eHold the bobbin with your right hand and hold

the end of the thread with your left hand.

• Be careful not to drop the bobbin.

fInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case with

your right hand.

• Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.

CAUTION

gLightly hold down the bobbin with your right

hand, and then guide the thread as shown with

your left hand.

hPass the thread through the slot as shown, and

then pull the thread out toward the front.

aCutter

XThe cutter cuts the thread.

●Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it

to the bottom with your finger.

Otherwise, the thread may break or the

thread tension will be incorrect.

●Be sure to thread the machine as

indicated. Otherwise, the thread may

break or the thread tension will be

incorrect.

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Note

zIf the thread is not correctly inserted through

the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin

case, it may cause incorrect thread tension

(page 63).

aTension-adjusting spring

iReattach the bobbin cover.

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the

bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on

the right side.

aTab

bLower-left corner

XThe bobbin threading is finished. You can

begin embroidering without pulling up the

bobbin thread.

Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with

the procedure in "Upper Threading" (page 37).

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Upper Threading 37

Upper Threading

This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle.

a Mark on handwheel

If you use threads other th an those listed above, the patter n may not turn out correctly.

CAUTION About the spool of thread

Information about the spools of thread is described

below.

CAUTION

●When threading the upper thread,

carefully follow the instructions. If the

upper threading is not correct, the thread

may become tangled or the needle may

bend or break.

●The needle threader can be used with a

75/11 through 100/16 home sewing

machine needle. When using special

thread such as transparent nylon thread

or metallic thread, the needle threader

cannot be used.

●Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or

thicker cannot be used with the needle

threader.

●If the needle threader cannot be used,

refer to "Threading the needle manually

(without using the needle threader)" (page

42).

●Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.

●If the spool or the spool cap is not

positioned correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin or

the needle may break.

●Three spool cap sizes are available,

allowing you to choose a spool cap that

best fits the size of spool being used. If the

spool cap is too small for the spool being

used, the thread may catch on the slit in

the spool or the needle may break.

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Threading the upper thread

Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then

thread the machine.

Memo

zUse embroidery thread, or country

embroidery thread intended for this machine

to get attractive finishes. If you use o

ther

threads, the pattern may not turn out

correctly.

zBefore threading the upper thread, check the

appropriate thread for the selected pattern.

For details, refer to “Selecting Embroidery

Patterns” (page 50).

CAUTION

aTurn on the machine.

bRaise the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

XThe embroidery foot is raised.

Memo

zIf the embroidery foot is not raised, the

machine cannot be threaded.

cPress (Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

Note

zThe needle is correctly raised when the mark

on the handwheel is at the top, as shown

below. Check the handwheel and, if this

mark is not at this position, press

(Needle position button) until it is.

aMark on handwheel

dPick up the spool pin and remove the spool

cap that is inserted onto the spool pin.

aSpool pin

bSpool cap

ePlace the spool of thread onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front

at the bottom.

●When threading the upper thread,

carefully follow the instructions. If the

upper threading is not correct, the thread

may become tangled or the needle may

bend or break.

Upper Threading 39

fSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin and

return the spool pin to its original position.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right

as shown, with the rounded side on the left.

CAUTION

gPull the thread from the spool and pass the

thread under the hook of the thread guide.

aThread guide

hPass the thread behind the thread guide cover

and to the front.

While holding the thread near the spool with

your right hand, pull the thread with your left

hand as shown below.

aThread guide cover

bThread guide spring

cThread

dWhen the presser foot lever is lowered

Note

zWhen passing the thread behind the thread

guide cover, be sure to use both hands. If

you do not hold the thread with your right

hand, the thread will be loose and you will

not be able to secure the thread in the thread

spring guide. It may cause incorrect thread

tension.

zMake sure that the presser foot lever is raised

before passing the thread behind the thread

guide cover. If the presser foot lever is

lowered, the thread guide spring is shut and

you cannot hang the thread on the thread

guide spring correctly.

iPass the thread through the guides in the order

shown below.

●If the spool or the spool cap is not

positioned correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin or

the needle may break.

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jMake sure that the thread is passed into the

thread take-up lever as shown below.

aThread take-up lever

Memo

zIf the needle is not raised, you cannot pass

the thread into the thread take-up lever. Be

sure to press the needle position button to

raise the needle before passing the thread

into the thread take-up lever.

kPass the thread behind the needle bar thread

guide.

The thread can easily be passed behind the

needle bar thread guide by holding the thread

in your left hand, then feeding the thread with

your right hand, as shown.

aNeedle bar thread guide

lLower the presser foot lever to lower the

embroidery foot.

aPresser foot lever

mPull the end of the thread, which has been

passed through the needle bar thread guide, to

the left, then pass the thread through the notch

of the thread guide (1), and then firmly pull

the thread from the front and insert it into the

slit of the thread guide disk marked "7" all the

way (2).

Make sure that the thread passes the notch of

the thread guide.

aNotch of the thread guide

bThread guide disk

nCut the thread with the cutter on the left side

of the machine.

aThread cutter

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oLower the needle threader lever on the left

side of the machine as much as possible to

make the hook turn.

aNeedle threader lever

aNeedle

bHook

Note

zIf the needle threader lever is not lowered as

much as possible, the hook will not turn

fully as shown below and the thread will not

pass through the eye of the needle.

In such a case, start from m again.

zIf the needle is not raised, the needle

threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure

to press (Needle position button) to raise

the needle before using the needle threader.

For details, refer to step c of "Threading the

upper thread" (page 38).

pRaise the needle threader lever slowly.

aNeedle threader lever

qRaise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull

the loop of the thread through the eye of the

needle to pull out the end of the thread.

CAUTION

rPass the end of the thread through the

embroidery foot hole.

XThe upper threading is finished.

●Do not touch a button. Do not touch the

start/stop button or needle position

button. If one of the buttons is

accidentally pressed, the machine will

move and your finger may be pricked

with the needle or the needle may break.

●When pulling out the thread, do not pull

it with extreme force, otherwise the

needle may bend or break.

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■Threading the needle manually (without using

the needle threader)

When using specialty thread, such as transparent

nylon thread which cannot be used with the needle

threader, thread the needle as described below.

aThread the machine to the needle bar thread

guide according to steps a through k on

"Threading the upper thread" (page 38).

bLower the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

cPass the thread through the eye of the needle

from front to back.

CAUTION

dRaise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the

thread through the embroidery foot hole.

●Do not touch the start/stop button or

needle position button. If one of the

buttons is accidentally pressed, the

machine will move and your finger may

be pricked with the needle or the needle

may break.

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Preparing the Fabric 43

Preparing the Fabric

After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame.

Attaching a stabilizer

material to the fabric

Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the

fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.

Memo

zWe recommend the optional stabilizer

material for embroidery. Use a water soluble

sheet on thin materials like organdy and

fabrics with a nap like towels.

To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit

[http://www.brother.com/], or [http://

www.brothermall.com] (in USA).

CAUTION

aPrepare stabilizer material that is larger than

the embroidery frame being used.

aFabric

bSize of embroidery frame

cStabilizer material

bIf you are using stabilizers with adhesive, place

the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material

against the wrong side of the fabric, and iron it

with a steam iron.

aStabilizer material

bFabric (wrong side)

cAttached surface

When it cannot be ironed or placed in the

hoop

For fabrics, such as towels, which cannot be

ironed or for embroidering in places where

ironing is difficult, place the stabilizer

material under the fabric, and stretch the

fabric in the embroidery frame without

attaching the stabilizer.

●Always use stabilizer material for

embroidery projects. The needle may

break or bend if you embroider without

using a stabilizer material for thin fabrics

or stretch fabrics. Furthermore, the

pattern may not turn out correctly.

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Setting the fabric in the

embroidery frame

The fabric is stretched in the embroidery frame. If the

fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern

may be poor. Put the fabric in the frame without slack

following the steps below. Have a fabric with a

stabilizer material attached and the embroidery frame

(medium, small or large) ready.

■Embroidery frame (medium)

Patterns with a height of up to 10 cm (4 inches)

and a width of up to 10 cm (4 inches) can be

embroidered.

■Embroidery frame (small) [option]

Patterns with a height of up to 2 cm (1 inch) and a

width of up to 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) can be

embroidered. This is used for letters and other

small embroidery.

Memo

zThere are patterns for which embroidery

frame (small) cannot be used.

■Embroidery frame (large) [option]

Embroidery can be done in an area with a height

of up to 17 cm (6-7/10 inch) and a width of up to

10 cm (4 inch). This is used to embroider multiple

patterns without changing the fabric position in

the frame.

CAUTION

aLoosen the embroidery frame adjustment

screw and remove the inner and outer frames,

placing the outer frame on a flat surface.

Separate the inner and outer frame by removing

inner frame upward.

aInner frame

bOuter frame

cAdjustment screw

bPlace the fabric with the stabilizer material on

top of the outer frame.

Have the right side of the cloth up.

aRight side

cPress the inner frame in from the top of the

fabric.

Line up on the inner frame and on

outer frame.

dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just

enough to secure the fabric.

●Use the embroidery frame that matches

the size of the pattern being embroidered.

Otherwise, the embroidery frame may be

hit by the embroidery foot and cause

injury or needle breakage.

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eGently remove the fabric from the frame

without loosening the adjustment screw.

Memo

zThis precautionary step will help reduce

pattern distortion while embroidering.

fPress the inner frame in from the top of the

fabric again, lining up on the inner frame

and on outer frame.

aOuter frame

bInner frame

cFabric (right side)

dStabilizer material

eLedge of outer frame

• Press down firmly until the inner frame is

securely pressed against the ledge of the

outer frame.

gTighten the adjustment screw while removing

any slack in the fabric by hand. The goal is to

have a drum-like sound when the stretched

fabric is struck lightly.

■Using embroidery sheets

If the embroidery sheet attached to the embroidery

frame is used, the pattern can be embroidered in

exactly the right position on the fabric.

aMake a mark with a chalk pen at the center of

the position for the pattern to be embroidered.

aEmbroidery pattern

bMark

Embroidery sheet

(medium) Embroidery sheet (small)

[option]

Embroidery sheet (large)

[option]

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bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame.

aEmbroidery sheet

bInner frame

cLine the mark on the fabric up with the base

line on the embroidery sheet.

aBase line

bMark

dPlace the inner frame with the fabric on the

outer frame and stretch the fabric.

• For details, refer to page 44.

eRemove the embroidery sheet.

■Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched

on an embroidery frame

When small pieces of fabric that cannot be

stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces

like ribbon are being embroidered, use stabilizer

material as a base to stretch on the frame. We

recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery.

aStabilizer material

bTack or spray glue

cFabric

After completing the embroidery, remove the

stabilizer material carefully.

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Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47

Attaching the Embroidery Frame

This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame.

Attaching the embroidery frame

aWind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the

bobbin and set it into the bobbin case.

• For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the

Bobbin" (page 29).

bRaise the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

cPress (Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

dPass the embroidery frame under the presser

foot while raising the presser foot lever even

further.

CAUTION

eFirmly insert the embroidery frame guide into

the embroidery carriage frame holder from the

top.

Line up the embroidery frame guide tabs and

the embroidery carriage frame holder slots and

push in until it clicks and stops.

aEmbroidery frame guide tabs

bEmbroidery carriage frame holder slots

XThe embroidery unit is attached.

Note

zBe sure to insert both pins. If only the

forward or the back pin is inserted, the

pattern may not turn out correctly.

CAUTION

●Do not touch the start/stop button or

needle position button. If one of the

buttons is accidentally pressed, the

machine will move and your finger may

be pricked with the needle or the needle

may break.

●Correctly set the embroidery frame into

the embroidery frame holder. Otherwise,

the embroidery foot may hit the

embroidery frame, resulting in injury.

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Removing the embroidery

frame

Make sure that the machine is completely stopped

and follow the instructions below.

aRaise the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

bPress (Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

cPress the part of the embroidery frame holder

to the left side as shown in the figure below,

and raise the embroidery frame.

aPress here to remove.

XThe embroidery frame will separate from the

embroidery frame holder.

dPass the embroidery frame under the presser

foot while raising the presser foot lever even

further.

eRemove the embroidery frame.

CAUTION

●Do not touch the start/stop button or

needle position button. If one of the

buttons is accidentally pressed, the

machine will move and your finger may

be pricked with the needle or the needle

may break.

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2EMBROIDERY

The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter.

Selecting Embroidery Patterns.................................................................................50

Embroidering...........................................................................................................57

Editing and Saving Patterns .....................................................................................61

Using the Memory Function....................................................................................69

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Selecting Embroidery Patterns

This section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for

selecting a pattern.

The patterns saved in the machine and embroidery

cards are intended for private use only. Any public or

commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an

infringement of copyright law and is strictly

prohibited.

Embroidery pattern types

An embroidery pattern can be selected from the

following types available.

aEmbroidery patterns

There are total 70 patterns. The patterns are

completed by changing the upper thread

according to the instructions displayed on the

screen.

For details, refer to "Selecting an embroidery

pattern"(page 54).

bAlphanumeric character patterns

There are 5 types of characters: upper case/lower

case/numbers/symbols/European characters.

For details, refer to "Selecting alphanumeric

characters" (page 53).

cFrame patterns

10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be

combined with 12 stitch types.

For details, refer to "Selecting a frame pattern"

(page 55).

dEmbroidery card

Press when selecting patterns from an embroidery

card.

For details, refer to "Using an embroidery card"

(page 55).

ePatterns saved in the machine's memory

Press when retrieving patterns from the machine's

memory.

For details, refer to "Saving patterns" (page 70).

fPatterns retrieved from the computer

Patterns retrieved from a computer can be

embroidered.

For details, refer to "Retrieving embroidery

patterns from the computer" (page 71).

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Selecting Embroidery Patterns 51

Setting for embroidering

Setting the display while embroidering

Press (

Settings key) and then (Next page

key). Then, select the item by pressing

NAME OF COLOR: Typical color name

TIME: Time required for embroidering

NEEDLE COUNT: Needle progress number

#123: Thread color number

Select from the following thread color number

sets (The display above is an example when

EMBROIDERY (POLYESTER) THREAD# is

selected.)

•EMBROIDERY (POLYESTER) THREAD#

•COUNTRY (COTTON) THREAD#

•MADEIRA POLY THREAD#

•MADEIRA RAYON THREAD#

•SULKY THREAD#

•ROBISON-ANTON POLY THREAD#

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DISPLAY UNIT

The measurement units that are displayed can

be selected. [mm/inch]

■LCD button

Example: Selecting alphanumeric characters

When a specific pattern is selected,

press this key and then, press

to switch the display. The

settings such as the specified

alphanumeric character string and

color are confirmed.

Press this key to change the thread settings.

Press this key to select or cancel

programmed thread cutting. When

programmed thread cutting is set, the

thread is cut automatically after

reinforcement.

Press or to change the thread

density (characters and frame

patterns only).

Press this key to adjust the pattern.

Press this key when you want to change

the color, character by character in

character embroidery. Since the machine

stops at the end of each character, the

upper thread is changed as you embroider.

Press this key again to cancel multi-color.

The needle progresses one color or

one stitch (if pressed continuously, 9

stitches to 30 stitches) at a time and

changes the position for starting the

embroidery. This is used when a

specific color is not embroidered or

when restarting the machine after

power has been turned off in the

middle of the operation.

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Selecting Embroidery Patterns 53

• For details, refer to "Resewing" (page 66).

Memo

zKeys that appear surrounded with a dotted

line (ex. ) cannot be used.

Example: Selecting an embroidery pattern

Selecting alphanumeric

characters

Specify the characters for embroidery.

Memo

zWhen "The pattern is too large for the

embroidery frame" is displayed, no more

characters can be entered.

zCharacters of different style (sans serif, serif

and outline, etc.) cannot be combined.

aSelect the alphanumeric characters.

bSelect the character style.

cEnter the characters.

Memo

zIf a wrong character is selected, press .

zTo enter a space, press "_".

Example: Come on

Back one color

Forward one color

Back one stitch

Forward one stitch

The position of the pattern within the

embroidery frame can be checked,

and the size and angle can be

changed.

For details, refer to "Adjusting the

layout and the size" (page 61).

Press this key to check the order of

multi color. Press to

switch the display.

Switch between uppercase/

lowercase

Switch among large/medium/small

sizes

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Memo

zThe character pattern you created can be

saved for later use. For details, refer to

"Saving patterns" (page 70).

Selecting an embroidery pattern

There are 70 embroidery patterns, such as flowers

and animals, saved in the machine's memory.

Memo

zRefer to "Embroidery Pattern Color Change

Table" in the Quick reference guide for

samples of completed patterns and the

thread used.

aPress .

XThe pattern selection screen is displayed.

bSelect the pattern.

Switch the screen using (Previous page

key) and (Next page key).

When / is pressed, the display of

patterns moves backward/forward 10 patterns.

When a pattern is selected, it can be embroidered

70 Embroidery patterns

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Selecting Embroidery Patterns 55

Selecting a frame pattern

10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be

combined with 12 stitch types.

Memo

zRefer to "Frame patterns" in the Quick

reference guide for frame pattern shapes and

stitches.

aPress .

XThe frame shape selection screen is

displayed.

bSelect the frame shape.

Switch the screen using (Previous page

key) and (Next page key), and select

from the 10 types.

XThe stitch selection screen is displayed.

cSelect the stitch.

Switch the screen using (Previous page

key) and (Next page key), and select

from the 12 stitches.

XWhen a stitch is selected, it can be

embroidered.

Using an embroidery card

If an embroidery card is used, you can embroider

patterns other than the patterns saved in the machine.

There are various cards with different themes.

Note

zAlways turn off the machine to insert and

remove embroidery cards.

zInsert the embroidery card into the

embroidery card slot, facing it in the right

direction.

zDo not put anything other than an

embroidery card in the embroidery card slot.

zWhen embroidery cards are not in use, keep

them in their storage cases.

zUse only embroidery cards manufactured for

this machine. Using unauthorized cards may

cause your machine to operate incorrectly.

zEmbroidery cards purchased in foreign

countries may not work with your machine.

aTurn off the machine.

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bInsert the embroidery card in the embroidery

card slot on the right side of the machine.

Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward

you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow.

cTurn on the machine.

dPress on the screen.

XThis selection screen for the patterns saved

in the card is displayed.

eSelect a pattern.

The operation is the same as in "Selecting an

embroidery pattern" (page 54).

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Embroidering 57

Embroidering

After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliqu

ing.

Note

zBefore embroidering, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. If you continue embroidering

without enough thread in the bobbin, the thread may tangle.

zWhen embroidering on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric

hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn

out as planned.

Embroidering a pattern

Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change

of thread after each color.

aPrepare embroidery thread of the color shown

on the screen.

Embroidery frames that can be used for embroidering

bCurrent color step/Number of colors in design

cCurrent name of color

dCurrent color part

eNext color part

• The thread color number set displayed for the

thread colors can be changed. Press

(Setting key), and then change the setting in

the setting screen. For details, refer to "Setting

for embroidering" (page 51).

Example: Embroidery thread number selected

Set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle.

•

Refer to "Threading the upper thread" (

page

Note

zBefore using the needle threader, be sure to

lower the embroidery foot.

cPass the thread through the embroidery foot

hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand.

Give the thread a little slack.

CAUTION

●If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle

may break or bend.

●

Do not let hands or objects hit the carriage

while embroidering. The pattern may misalign.

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dLower the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

ePress (Start/stop button).

aStart/stop button

Note

zDo not leave objects in the range of motion

of the embroidery frame. The frame may

strike the object and cause a poor finish to

the embroidery pattern.

CAUTION

f After progressing 5-6 stitches, press

(Start/stop button) to stop the machine.

gUse scissors to cut the thread at the beginning

of the stitching.

Cut the thread at the edge of the stitching.

Note

zIf the thread is left at the beginning of the

stitching, it may be sewn over as you

continue embroidering the pattern, making it

very difficult to deal with the thread after the

pattern is finished. Trim the thread at the

beginning.

hPress (Start/stop button) again.

The embroidery starts again and stops

automatically with reinforcement after one

color has been completed. When

programmed thread cutting is set, the thread is

cut automatically after reinforcement. In this

case, go to step

iPress (Thread cutter button) once.

aThread cutter button

XThe needle is raised and the threads are cut.

jRaise the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

Memo

zIf the embroidery foot is not raised, the

upper thread cannot be replaced.

●Use the embroidery frame that matches

the size of the pattern being embroidered.

Otherwise, the embroidery frame may be

hit by the embroidery foot and cause

injury or needle breakage.

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kRemove the upper thread.

Note

zBe sure to raise the presser foot lever before

removing the upper thread. If you remove

the upper thread with the embroidery foot

lowered, it may cause malfunction.

lSet up embroidery thread for the next color,

and repeat steps b through h.

XWhen the last color is embroidered,

"Finished sewing." will appear on the

display. Press , and the display will

return to the initial screen.

mCut the excess thread.

Memo

zFor the programmed thread cutting setting,

refer to "Setting for embroidering" (page 52).

Appliquéing

Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric

(appliqué piece). Press (Settings key), and set

the thread color display to NAME OF COLOR, so

"APPLIQUE MATERIAL", "APPLIQUE POSITION" and

"APPLIQUE" are displayed on the screen.

aSelect an appliqué pattern.

X"APPLIQUE MATERIAL" is displayed on the

screen.

bApply iron-on stabilizer to the back of the

appliqué piece fabric, and stretch it on the

embroidery frame.

cLower the presser foot lever, and press

(Start/stop button).

XThe cut-out for the appliqué piece is sewn,

and the machine stops.

aCut-out line

bAppliqué piece fabric

X"APPLIQUE POSITION" will be displayed on

the screen.

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dRemove the fabric from the embroidery frame,

and cut it out along the cut-out line.

Cut carefully along the stitching and remove

the thread.

• If it is not cut right on the stitching, it will not

be finished neatly.

eStretch the base fabric on the embroidery

frame.

fSet up the thread for appliquéing.

gLower the presser foot lever, and press

(Start/stop button).

XThe position for the appliqué is stitched, and

the machine stops. "APPLIQUE" will be

displayed on the screen.

aAppliqué position

bBase fabric

hApply a thin layer of fabric glue or spray

adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and

attach it in the appliqué position.

iLower the presser foot lever, and press

(Start/stop button).

XThe position for the appliqué is stitched, and

the machine stops.

Memo

zWhen "APPLIQUE MATERIAL", "APPLIQUE

POSITION" and "APPLIQUE" are displayed,

a specific color thread does not appear. Use

a proper color thread to match the appliqué

piece.

jFollow the instructions on the screen, and

change thread colors as you embroider.

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Editing and Saving Patterns 61

Editing and Saving Patterns

This section describes ways to edit, adjust, reposition and memorize patterns.

Adjusting the layout

and the size

The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the

embroidery frame. You can check the layout before

starting embroidery and change the position and the

size.

Memo

zKeys that appear surrounded with a dotted

line (ex. ) cannot be used.

aAfter selecting the embroidery pattern, press

XThe embroidering screen is displayed.

bPress .

XThe layout screen is displayed.

cCheck and adjust the layout.

aLayout within the frame

bDisplay unit (cm/INCH)

cAvailable embroidery frames

dChange position keys

eSize key/Layout key

fRotation key

gHorizontal mirror image key

hTrial key

iStarting point key

jDistance from the center

kEmbroidery size

CAUTION

Embroidery frame size

The size of embroidery frame that can be

used is displayed. When the smaller mark

is grayed out in the display, embroidery

frame (small) cannot be used. These icons

flash if the pattern was resized, the layout

was adjusted, or the recommended

embroidery frame size was changed.

●Use the embroidery frame that matches

the size of the pattern being embroidered.

Otherwise, the embroidery frame may be

hit by the embroidery foot and cause

injury or needle breakage.

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Memo

zIf you change the size of the pattern or

reverse it, the embroidery which have been

moved will return to its initial position. Use

the Change position keys after you have

changed the size of the pattern or reversed it.

zThe embroidery patterns you have edited or

adjusted can be saved in the machine’s

memory. For details, refer to "Saving

patterns" (page 70).

Memo

zWhen the pattern is larger than 10cm (4

inches) x 10cm (4 inches), there may be a

case that the pattern cannot be rotated.

Memo

zMirroring patterns is possible only for a

embroidery pattern or a frame pattern.

•Press (Back key) to return to the

previous screen.

Size key

Increases/decreases the size of

the pattern. Press to return

to the previous screen.

Decreases size

Returns to original size. When

the pattern was moved with the

change position keys, it returns to

its original position.

Increases size

Change position keys

Moves the embroidery position up, down,

left and right.

Layout key

Press this key to move to rotation

screen.

Rotation key

Rotates the pattern 1 degree, 10

degrees or 90 degrees at a time.

Press (Back key) to return

to the previous screen.

Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the left

Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the right

Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the left

Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the right

Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the left

Rotates the pattern 1degree to the right

Returns the pattern to its original positio

Horizontal mirror image key

Mirrors the pattern left and right.

Starting point stitching key

Switches the stitching starting

point between center and lower

left of the design.

Trial key

Moves the frame to check the

pattern position.

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CAUTION

dPress (Back key) to return to the

previous screen.

Memo

zWhen the machine is turned off, the layout

returns to the original setting.

zYou can also check the pattern size and

distance from the center by pressing

after beginning embroidering.

zThe embroidery patterns you have edited or

adjusted can be saved in the machine’s

memory. For details, refer to "Saving

patterns" (page 70).

Adjusting the upper thread

tension

If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread

and the fabric may be damaged.

Before embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric

to check the adjustment of the thread tension, etc.

The upper thread tension is changed using the thread

tension dial.

When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial

should be set somewhere between 2 to 6.

aLoose (Decrease thread tension)

bTight (Increase thread tension)

cUpper thread tension dial

Memo

zIf the stitches appear loose, turn the tension

up one notch and resew.

■Correct thread tension

The thread tension is correct when upper thread

slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.

aRight side of fabric

bWrong side of fabric

■Upper thread is too tight

The lower thread will be visible on the right side of

fabric. If this occurs, decrease the upper thread

tension.

aRight side of fabric

bWrong side of fabric

■Upper thread is too loose

The upper thread has slack. If this occurs, increase

the upper thread tension.

aRight side of fabric

bWrong side of fabric

Note

zIf the upper thread is not threaded correctly

or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it

may not be possible to set the correct thread

tension. If the correct thread tension cannot

be achieved, rethread the upper thread and

insert the bobbin correctly.

zIf the tension dial is set extremely low, the

machine may stop stitching during

embroidering. This is not a sign that

anything's broken. Simply increase the

tension slightly to continue embroidering.

●Never lower the needle when the

embroidery frame is moving. The needle

may break or bend.

●When you have revised the pattern, check

the display of available embroidery

frames and use an appropriate frame. If

you use an embroidery frame not

displayed as available for use, the

embroidery foot may strike the frame and

possibly cause injury.

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Adjusting the bobbin thread

tension

The bobbin case installed in this machine can be

adjusted, if necessary, to accommodate the bobbin

tension for embroidering.

Using a small slotted screwdriver, turn the slotted-

head (-) screw to adjust the bobbin case tension.

aDo not turn a phillips screw (+).

bAdjust with a screwdriver (small).

■Correct thread tension

The thread tension is correct when upper thread

slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.

aRight side of fabric

bWrong side of fabric

■Bobbin thread is too tight

Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to

be lifting/looping and bobbin thread is not seen on

the wrong side of fabric.

aRight side of fabric

bWrong side of fabric

If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (-)

counterclockwise being careful not to over-loosen

the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to

decrease bobbin tension.

■Bobbin thread is too loose

Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of

fabric.

aRight side of fabric

bWrong side of fabric

If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (-)

clockwise, being careful not to over-tighten the

screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to increase

bobbin tension.

CAUTION

●When adjusting the bobbin case, be sure

to remove the bobbin from the bobbin

case.

●DO NOT adjust the position of the

Phillips (+) screw on the bobbin case as

this may result in damage to the bobbin

case, rendering it unusable.

●If the slotted-head screw (-) is difficult to

turn, do not use force. Turning the screw

too much or providing force in either

(rotational) direction may cause damage

to the bobbin case. Should damage occur,

the bobbin case may not maintain proper

tension.

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Connecting character patterns

If the character pattern is too long to fit in the

embroidery frame, follow the steps below.

Example: Connecting "ABC" with "DEF"

aEnter "ABC" and press .

bPress to turn off the programmed thread

cutting ( ).

cPress (Back key).

d Press .

e Press .

f Press to turn it to .

XThe stitching starting point is set to lower left

of the design.

gLower the embroidery foot, and then press

(Start/stop switch) to begin embroidering.

When embroidering is finished, trim the thread

leaving the end of the thread longer than usual.

Then reset the fabric in the embroidery frame,

in a position where you can embroider "DEF".

aEmbroidery start position

bEmbroidery end position

iEnter "DEF" and press .

j Press .

kPress to turn it to .

XThe stitching starting point is set to lower left

of the design.

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l Use (change position keys) to move

the needle to the embroidery end position of

"ABC".

aEmbroidery end position

mLower the embroidery foot, and then press

(Start/Stop button) to embroider "DEF".

nWhen you have finished embroidering, cut the

thread.

Resewing

When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn,

it can be resewn with the correct color.

aPress (Start/stop button) to stop the

machine.

b Press .

c Press .

dPress (Back one color) to return to the

beginning of the mistaken color. Press

one more time to go to previous color.

eSet up the correct color for the upper thread.

fPress (Start/stop button) to continue the

design.

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Thread runs out partway

through a design

When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while

embroidering, the machine stops. Move the needle back

about 10 stitches and resume embroidering

Memo

zWhen the bobbin thread runs out, cut the

threads and remove the embroidery frame

before replacing the bobbin thread.

aSet the upper thread or bobbin thread.

b Press .

Memo

zIf the needle count is not displayed, display

the needle count on the screen. For details,

refer to "Stopping while embroidering" (page

67).

cPress .

dPress (Back one stitch) to move the

needle back about 10 stitches.

(Forward one stitch) increases the stitch

number.

eRestart the embroidery.

Stopping while embroidering

If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete,

check the current needle count and layout before

turning off the machine.

Memo

zWhen the machine is turned off, the

embroidery size and layout return to the

original setting. If you have changed the

layout, you need to adjust it again.

aPress (Start/stop button) to stop the

machine.

bCheck the current needle count on the screen

and make a note of it.

If the needle count is not displayed, press

(Settings key), and then use to

display the following screen.

Press to return to the previous screen.

cPress (Embroidery key).

XThe confirmation message is displayed.

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dPress .

XThe selected pattern is deleted, and the

screen for selecting the embroidery pattern

type is displayed.

eTurn off the machine.

Note

zAlways remove the embroidery unit when

you move the machine.

fTurn on the machine, and then select the

pattern.

Memo

zIf you have changed the embroidery size

and/or layout before turning off the machine,

make the same setting changes again before

restarting embroidering. For details, refer to

"Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 61).

g Press .

hPress .

i Press (Forward one color) to move to

the beginning of the color you want to

embroider.

jPress (Forward one stitch) to increase

the needle count.

If is pressed continuously, it moves

forward 1 —> 9 —>30 stitches.

Move forward to about 10 stitches before the

total number of stitches confirmed in b.

kRestart the embroidery.

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Using the Memory Function

Embroidery data precautions

Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this

machine.

CAUTION

■Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used

• Only .pes and .dst embroidery data files can be used with this machine. Using data other than that saved

using our data design systems or machines may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction.

■Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used

• Compatible models:

IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment

IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment

• Compatible operating systems:

Microsoft Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7

(Windows 98SE requires a driver. Download the driver from our web site “ http://solutions.brother.com ”.)

■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data

• If the file name of embroidery data cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special

characters, the file is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file. We recommend using the

26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-”, and “_”.

• .pes files saved with the number of stitches, the number of colors and the number of combined patterns

exceeding the specified limits cannot be displayed. Use one of our original data design systems to edit the

embroidery pattern so that it meets the specifications.

• Do not create folders in “Removable Disk” on a computer. If embroidery data is saved in a folder in

“Removable Disk”, that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine.

• Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will manage embroidery data.

■Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data

• .dst data is displayed in the pattern list screen by file name (the actual image cannot be displayed). Only

the first eight characters of the file name can be displayed.

• Since Tajima (.dst) data does not contain specific thread color information, it is displayed with our default

thread color sequence. Check the preview and change the thread colors as desired.

■Trademarks

• IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific

to its proprietary programs.

All other brands and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective

companies. However, the explanations for markings such as

and

™

are not clearly described within the text.

●When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break

when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping

stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data.

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Saving patterns

The embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric

characters you have customized can be saved in the

machine's memory.

Since the saved patterns will not be erased when the

power is turned off, you can always retrieve them for

embroidery. This is convenient for saving names and

the like. You can save up to 12 patterns or 512KB of

data.

■Saving a pattern

aAfter selecting the pattern to be saved, press

(Memory key).

X"Saving..." appears while the pattern is being

saved. After the pattern is saved, the initial

screen appears again.

Note

zDo not turn off the machine while the

pattern is being saved, otherwise the pattern

data may be lost.

■Retrieving a pattern

aPress (Retrieve key).

XThe saved patterns are displayed.

bSelect the pattern you wish to retrieve.

Switch screens using (Previous page key)

and (Next page key).

aTotal amount of memory used/Total amount of

memory space

bNumber of the currently displayed page from the

total number of pages

XThe selected pattern is shown in reverse

highlighting.

cPress .

To delete the saved pattern, press .

XThe saved pattern is retrieved.

XThe embroidery screen appears, and you

can embroider the retrieved pattern.

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Retrieving embroidery

patterns from the computer

aPlug the USB cable connectors into the

corresponding USB port connectors on the

computer and on the machine.

aUSB port connector for computer

bUSB cable connector

Memo

zThe USB cable can be plugged into the USB

port connectors on the computer and

machine whether or not they are turned on.

zEmbroidery patterns can be retrieved with or

without the embroidery unit attached to the

machine.

bThe "Removable Disk" icon appears in "My

Computer" on the computer.

cCopy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”.

XPattern data in “Removable Disk” is written

to the machine.

Note

zWhile data is being written, do not

disconnect the USB cable.

Do not create folders within “Removable

Disk”. Since folders are not displayed, pattern

data within folders cannot be retrieved.

While the machine is embroidering, do not

write data to or delete data from “Removable

Disk”.

dPress .

XThe saved patterns are displayed.

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eSelect the pattern you wish to retrieve.

Switch screens using (Previous page key)

and (Next page key).

aTotal amount of memory used

bTotal amount of memory space

cNumber of the currently displayed page from the

total number of pages

XThe selected pattern is shown in reverse

highlighting.

fPress .

XThe saved pattern is retrieved.

XThe embroidery screen appears, and you

can embroider the retrieved pattern.

gAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin

embroidering.

Note

zIf there are 13 or more patterns saved in

“Removable Disk”, the patterns cannot be

displayed. When the message “Reduce the

number of patterns. Only up to 12 patterns

can be handled.” appears, delete patterns

from “Removable Disk” so that it contains

no more than 12 patterns. Then, close the

error message, repeat the procedure starting

from step d and then press to retrieve

the pattern.

zIf patterns copied to “Removable Disk” are

not saved in the machine's memory, their

data is lost when the machine is turned off.

In order to retrieve patterns directly from the

machine the next time that they are needed,

save the data in the machine's memory

before turning off the machine. For details,

refer to “Saving patterns” (page 70).

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3 APPENDIX

The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.

Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................74

Attaching the Embroidery Foot................................................................................76

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................78

Upgrading Your Machine's Software.......................................................................86

Index .......................................................................................................................87

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Care and Maintenance

Simple machine maintenance operations are described below.

Cleaning the machine surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a

cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and

then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning

it once with a damp cloth, wipe it again with a dry

cloth.

CAUTION

Cleaning the race

Embroidery performance will suffer if dust collects in

the bobbin case. Therefore, it should be cleaned

periodically.

aTurn off the machine.

bUnplug the power supply cord from the power

supply jack on the right side of the machine.

CAUTION

cRemove the embroidery unit.

dLoosen the needle clamp screw and remove

the needle (page 28).

aScrewdriver

bNeedle clamp screw

eGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and

then slide it toward you.

aNeedle plate cover

XThe needle plate cover is removed.

fRemove the bobbin case.

Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

aBobbin case

●Unplug the power supply cord before

cleaning the machine. Otherwise, injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

●Unplug the power supply cord before

cleaning the machine. Otherwise, injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

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gUse the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to

remove any lint and dust from the race and

bobbin thread sensor and their surrounding

area.

aCleaning brush

bRace

cBobbin thread sensor

Note

zDo not apply oil to the bobbin case.

zIf lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread

sensor, the sensor may not operate correctly.

hInsert the bobbin case so that the U mark on

the bobbin case aligns with the { mark on the

race.

• Align the U and { marks.

aU mark

b{ mark

cBobbin case

• Make sure that the indicated points are

aligned before installing the bobbin case.

iInsert the tabs on the needle plate cover into

the needle plate, and then slide the cover back

on.

aNeedle plate cover

CAUTION

●Never use a bobbin case that is scratched.

Otherwise, the upper thread may become

tangled, the needle may break or

embroidering performance may suffer.

For a new bobbin case (part code:

XD1855-351), contact your nearest

authorized service center.

●Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly

installed, otherwise the needle may break.

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Attaching the Embroidery Foot

This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot "Q".

Attaching the embroidery foot

If you need to replace the embroidery foot, attach the

embroidery foot "Q" as follows.

aEmbroidery foot bar

bCaught by the presser foot holder screw

CAUTION

aPress (Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

Note

zThe needle is correctly raised when the mark

on the handwheel is at the top. Check the

handwheel mark is at the top position.

bTurn off the machine.

CAUTION

cRaise the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

dHold the embroidery foot "Q" with your right

hand, as shown.

Hold the embroidery foot with your index

finger wrapped around the lever at the back of

the foot.

aLever

●Always use the embroidery foot "Q" when

embroidering. If the wrong embroidery

foot is used, the needle may hit the

embroidery foot and bend or break.

zBefore attaching the embroidery foot, be

sure to turn off the machine. Otherwise,

injuries may occur if one of the operation

buttons is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts embroidering.

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eWhile pressing in the lever with your finger, fit

the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp

screw to attach the embroidery foot to the

presser foot bar.

aPresser foot bar

bNeedle clamp screw

cEmbroidery foot bar

fSecure the embroidery foot with the presser

foot holder screw.

Set the embroidery foot perpendicular.

aPresser foot holder screw

gFirmly tighten the presser foot holder screw.

Turn the screwdriver toward the front.

aScrewdriver

CAUTION

●Do not hit the needle with your finger or

the embroidery foot when attaching it.

The needle may break or cause injury.

●Be sure to tighten the screw with the

included screwdriver. If the screw is

loose, the needle may hit the embroidery

foot and break or bend.

●

Before embroidering, always turn the

handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)

slowly to make sure that the needle does

not hit the embroidery foot. The needle

may break or bend.

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Troubleshooting

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.

You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers

the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com].

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

The machine does

not operate.

The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 18

The start/stop button was not

pressed. Press the start/stop button. page 58

The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. page 58

The bobbin winder shaft is on the

right side after winding the

bobbin.

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the

left. page 33

The embroidery unit is not

attached on the machine. Attach the embroidery unit. page 19

The needle breaks.

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle.

page 28The needle clamp screw is loose. Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

the screw.

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.

The upper thread tension is too

tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 63

The spool is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the spool. page 37

The area around the hole in the

needle plate is scratched, or has a

burr on it.

Replace the needle plate. Contact

your dealer or the nearest authorized

service center. -

The area around the hole in the

embroidery foot is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the embroidery foot. Contact

your dealer or the nearest authorized

service center. -

The bobbin case is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin case. Contact

your dealer or the nearest authorized

service center. -

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 29

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 38

The upper thread

breaks.

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly (for example,

the spool is not installed correctly,

the spool cap is too big for the

spool being used, or the thread

has come out of the needle bar

thread guide.)

Correct the upper threading.

Use the spool cap that best fits the

size of the spool being used. page 37

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The upper thread

breaks.

There are knots or tangles in the

thread. Remove any knots or tangles. -

The upper thread tension is too

tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 63

The thread is tangled, for example,

in the bobbin case.

Remove the tangled thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the race. page 74

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.

page 28

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle.

The area around the hole in the

embroidery foot is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the embroidery foot.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center. -

The bobbin case is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center. -

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 29

Bobbin thread

does not wind

neatly on the

bobbin.

The thread is not passed through

the bobbin-winding thread guide

correctly.

Correctly pass the thread through the

bobbin-winding thread guide. page 31

The thread that was pulled out

was not wound onto the bobbin

correctly.

Wind the thread that was pulled off

around the bobbin five or six times

clockwise. page 32

The lower thread is

tangled or breaks.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 34

The bobbin is scratched or does

not rotate smoothly, or has a burr

on it. Replace the bobbin. -

The thread is tangled. Remove the tangled thread and clean

the race. page 74

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 29

The thread is

tangled on the

wrong side of the

fabric.

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 38

The thread tension

is incorrect.

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly.

Correct the upper threading.

Make sure that the thread is hanged

on the thread guide spring which is

on the left side of the thread guide

cover.

page 38,

page 39

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 34

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

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The thread tension

is incorrect.

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread

and the bobbin thread.

page 63,

page 64

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 29

The upper thread is

too tight. The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 34

Stitches are

skipped.

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 38

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 28

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 28

Dust has accumulated under the

needle plate or in the bobbin case. Remove the needle plate cover and

clean the race. page 74

A high-pitched

noise is made

while

embroidering.

Dust has accumulated in the

bobbin case. Clean the race. page 74

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 38

The bobbin case is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center. -

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 29

The thread does

not pass through

the eye of the

needle.

The needle has not been raised to

the correct position. Press the needle position button. page 38

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 28

The stitch is not

sewn correctly.

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread

and the bobbin thread.

page 63,

page 64

The thread is tangled, for example,

in the bobbin case.

Remove the tangle thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the race. page 74

The needle

threader lever does

not lower to the

correct position.

The needle has not been raised to

the correct position. Press the needle position button. page 38

The lamps do not

come on.

The lamps are damaged. Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center. -

The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 18

Nothing appears in

the LCD. The brightness of the LCD is either

too light or too dark. Adjust the brightness of the LCD. page 85

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

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Troubleshooting 81

Embroidery unit

does not move.

No pattern selected. Select a pattern. page 50

The embroidery unit is not set up

correctly. Set the embroidery unit up correctly. page 19

Embroidery not

neatly done.

The fabric is not fully stretched on

the embroidery frame. The fabric

is loose.

Stretch the fabric properly on the

embroidery frame. page 44

No stabilizer material is attached. Always use stabilizer material for

embroidery. page 43

The thread is tangled and the

bobbin case, etc., is plugged up.

Remove the tangled thread. When

the bobbin case is plugged up, clean

the race. page 74

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread

and the bobbin thread.

page 63,

page 64

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly.

Correct the upper threading.

Make sure that the thread is hanged

on the thread guide spring which is

on the left side of the thread guide

cover.

page 38,

page 39

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 34

Objects are placed near the

carriage or embroidery frame.

If the embroidery unit carriage or

embroidery frame bumps into

objects, the pattern will be

misaligned. Do not place objects

within the range of embroidery frame

motion.

page 58

Material coming out of the

embroidery frame is causing

problems.

Stretch the fabric on the frame once

again so that the material coming out

of the embroidery frame does not

cause problems, rotate the pattern

and embroider.

A heavy fabric is being

embroidered, and the fabric is

hanging off the table.

If embroidery is done with the fabric

hanging off the table, the embroidery

unit movement will be impaired.

Support the fabric while

embroidering.

The fabric is catching. It is

pinched. Stop the machine and set the fabric

up correctly. -

The carriage was moved while the

embroidery frame was being

removed or attached during

embroidery.

If the carriage is moved during the

process, the pattern may be

misaligned. Be careful when

removing or attaching the

embroidery frame.

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

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Error messages

When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the

LCD. Follow what is displayed. If you press or do the operation correctly while the error

message is displayed, the message disappears.

No Error Message Probable Cause

1There is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.

2The start/stop button was pressed at a screen other than the embroidery

screen.

Upper thread broken.

Upper thread not set up correctly.

Upper thread has run out.

CAUTION

Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press (Start/stop button)

without rethreading the machine, the thread tension may be wrong or

the needle may break and cause injury.

4The machine is deleting a previously saved pattern while in embroidery

edit mode.

5While embroidering, data is written to the “Removable Disk” in the

connected computer or data is deleted from the “Removable Disk”.

6on the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted.

7The start/stop button or thread cutter button was pressed while the

embroidery foot was raised.

8The memory is full and the pattern cannot be saved.

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Troubleshooting 83

9You pressed the back key or the embroidery key when a pattern was

selected.

You tried to select an embroidery pattern or change the layout when

the needle was down.

The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the

embroidery unit is attached.

11 You tried to initialize the embroidery unit with the embroidery foot

lowered.

12 When 13 or more patterns are in “Removable Disk”, a pattern was

being retrieved.

The start/stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which is

saved in the machine's memory or entered from the USB port without

pressing (Retrieve key).

14 The needle position button or thread cutter button was pressed while

the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.

15 A pattern is being saved.

16 The start/stop button was pressed when no pattern is selected.

17 Bobbin thread has run out.

Little bobbin thread remains.

No Error Message Probable Cause

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18 When the embroidery unit is attached.

19 You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame.

20 The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the

needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the machine stops

(refer to page 78).

An Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with your

machine has been inserted.

• Certain licensed designs cannot be read by this machine.

• Designs in an unacceptable card format cannot be read by this

machine.

• Design data saved in a hoop size not compatible with your machine

has been selected.

22 You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine.

The start/stop button, the embroidery key, or the memory key is

pressed, but the embroidery unit is not attached.

The embroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not

attached.

24 The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.

No Error Message Probable Cause

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Troubleshooting 85

Adjusting the LCD

If nothing appears in the LCD when the machine is

turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light

or too dark. In such a case, perform the following

operation.

aTurn off the machine.

bTurn on the machine while pressing any of the

operation panel keys except (Help key).

c Press or .

dTurn off the machine, then turn it on again.

Operation beep

Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If

an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two

or four beeps.

■If a key is pressed (correct operation)

One beep sounds.

■If an incorrect operation is performed

Two or four beeps sound.

■If the machine locks up, for example, because

the thread is tangled

The machine beeps for four seconds and the

machine automatically stops.

Be sure to check for the cause of the error, and

correct it before continuing to embroider.

■Canceling the operation beep

When the machine is purchased, it is set to beep

each time an operation panel key is pressed. This

setting can be changed so that the machine does

not beep.

aTurn on the machine.

XThe LCD comes on.

bPress (Setting key) in the operation

panel.

XThe setting screen appears.

cPress (Next page key) twice.

dPress OFF for the buzzer.

XThe screen for changing the beep setting

appears.

ePress (Back key).

XThe initial screen appears again.

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Upgrading Your Machine's Software

You can use a computer to download software upgrades for your machine.

Visit our website at "http://solutions.brother.com" for notification of available updates.

Note

zBe sure to download the upgrade file for this model from our web site. An upgrade file for any different

model cannot be downloaded.

zRefer to the "Changing the machine settings" (page 23) for how to check the version of the machine’s

software.

Memo

zThe embroidery pattern which is saved in the machine will not be deleted if you upgrade the software.

zWhile the software is being upgraded, the buzzer will not sound when a key is pressed.

aWhile holding (Help key) pressed, turn

on the machine.

XThe following screen appears.

bPlug the USB cable connectors into the

corresponding USB ports on the computer and

on the machine.

XThe “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My

Computer” on the computer.

cCopy the upgrade file to "Removable Disk".

XThe message “Connected to PC. Do not

disconnect the USB cable.” appears.

dWhen the screen shown in step a appears

again, press .

XThe message “Saving the upgrade file. Do

not turn main power to OFF.” appears.

eWhen the following screen appears, upgrading

is completed.

Note

zIf an error occurred, an error message

appears. At this time, turn the machine off,

and then start the procedure again from step

fDisconnect the USB cable, and turn the

machine off, then on again.

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Index 87

Index

accessories ................................................................. 8, 9

adjusting layout ............................................................61

adjusting thread tension ......................................... 63, 64

air vent .........................................................................11

appliqué pattern selection .............................................59

attaching stabilizer material ..........................................43

attributes .......................................................................23

back key .......................................................................13

basic steps for embroidering .........................................16

beep .............................................................................85

bobbin ..........................................................................29

bobbin case removal .....................................................74

bobbin cover ................................................................11

bobbin installation ........................................................34

bobbin thread tension ...................................................64

bobbin winder ..............................................................10

bobbin winder seat .......................................................33

bobbin winding ............................................................29

bobbin-winding thread guide ................................. 10, 31

buzzer ..........................................................................85

care ..............................................................................74

checking needle ............................................................27

cleaning bobbin case ....................................................74

cleaning brush ................................................................8

cleaning machine surface .............................................74

connecting character patterns .......................................65

country thread ................................................ 23, 26, 51

embroidering ......................................................... 16, 57

embroidering pattern ....................................................57

embroidery card ...........................................................55

embroidery card slot .............................................. 11, 56

embroidery character selection .....................................53

embroidery data ............................................................69

embroidery foot installation ..........................................76

embroidery frame .........................................................44

embroidery frame installation .......................................47

embroidery frame removal ............................................48

embroidery key .............................................................13

embroidery pattern selection .........................................50

embroidery pattern types ..............................................50

embroidery set ................................................................8

embroidery sheet ..........................................................45

embroidery threads .......................................................26

embroidery unit connector slot .....................................10

embroidery unit installation ..........................................19

embroidery unit removal ...............................................21

error messages ..............................................................82

frame pattern selection ..................................................55

front view .....................................................................10

handle ..........................................................................11

handwheel ....................................................................11

help key ........................................................................13

installing bobbin ...........................................................34

layout adjustment .........................................................61

LCD ..............................................................................22

LCD button ...................................................................52

LCD messages ...............................................................82

LCD operation ..............................................................22

machine surface cleaning .............................................74

main power switch .......................................................11

maintenance .................................................................74

manual needle threading ..............................................42

memory key ..................................................................13

needle bar thread guide ................................................11

needle condition ...........................................................27

needle plate ..................................................................11

needle plate cover ........................................................11

needle position button ..................................................12

needle replacement ......................................................28

needle set .......................................................................8

needle threader lever ....................................................10

needle threading ...........................................................37

needles .........................................................................27

next page key ................................................................13

operation beep ..............................................................85

operation buttons ................................................... 10, 12

operation keys ..............................................................13

operation panel ...................................................... 10, 13

operation problems .......................................................78

operations .....................................................................25

optional accessories ........................................................9

pattern embroidery .......................................................57

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pattern retrieving .................................................... 70, 71

plug ..............................................................................18

power supply cord ........................................................18

power supply jack .........................................................18

power switch ......................................................... 11, 18

presser foot lever ...........................................................10

previous page key .........................................................13

quick reference guide .....................................................8

race ..............................................................................74

release button ...............................................................21

replacing needle ...........................................................28

resewing .......................................................................66

retrieving pattern .................................................... 70, 71

safety instructions ...........................................................1

saving patterns ..............................................................70

seam ripper .....................................................................8

selecting alphanumeric characters ................................53

selecting embroidery patterns .......................................50

settings key ...................................................................13

solving operation problems ...........................................78

spool cap .......................................................... 8, 30, 38

spool net .................................................................. 8, 31

spool of thread ..............................................................37

stabilizer material .........................................................43

start/stop button ............................................................12

stopping embroidering ..................................................67

thread cutter .................................................................10

thread cutter button ......................................................12

thread guide .................................................... 10, 31, 39

thread guide cover .......................................... 10, 31, 39

thread guide disk ................................................... 11, 40

thread spools ................................................................37

thread take-up lever ............................................... 10, 40

thread tension adjustment ...................................... 63, 64

threading ......................................................................37

threading bobbin ..........................................................29

threading needle ...........................................................37

threading needle manually ............................................42

touch panel ...................................................................13

troubleshooting .............................................................78

turning machine on/off ..................................................17

upgrading .....................................................................86

upper thread .................................................................37

upper thread spool ........................................................37

upper thread tension .....................................................63

upper threading ............................................................37

USB cable .....................................................................71

USB port connector ......................................................71

winding bobbin ............................................................29

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