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...play with any other way than how they are intended. 4 Always keep your hands away from the needle bar case and all moving parts. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite... shock. • Do not use extension cords. the movement of all moving parts near the needle bar case, otherwise injuries may result. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn...not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as a stove or iron; Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do ...
...play with any other way than how they are intended. 4 Always keep your hands away from the needle bar case and all moving parts. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite... shock. • Do not use extension cords. the movement of all moving parts near the needle bar case, otherwise injuries may result. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn...not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as a stove or iron; Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do ...
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... injuries may result. • If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer as described in any assemblies, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists,... please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to clean the case. For additional product information and updates, ...
... injuries may result. • If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer as described in any assemblies, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists,... please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to clean the case. For additional product information and updates, ...
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... spool changes. The thread colors assigned to left: needle bar 1, needle bar 2, needle bar 3, needle bar 4, needle bar 5, and needle bar 6. This also means that moves the needles up and down is called the needle bar, and the needle bars are named from right to the needle bars are indicated as indicated. 1 1 Needle bar 1 2 Needle 1 3 Needle bar case The machine automatically assigns a thread...
... spool changes. The thread colors assigned to left: needle bar 1, needle bar 2, needle bar 3, needle bar 4, needle bar 5, and needle bar 6. This also means that moves the needles up and down is called the needle bar, and the needle bars are named from right to the needle bars are indicated as indicated. 1 1 Needle bar 1 2 Needle 1 3 Needle bar case The machine automatically assigns a thread...
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..., making it continues to operate automatically, from the material when thread trimming and when changing thread colors (moving to the different needles to the embroidering position at the starting the machine, the presser foot is positioned over the hole in the embroidery frame. The... desired embroidering position aligned with the required color can be correctly positioned within the embroidery). Machine Structure and Features 9 Only one needle is pulled away from lowering the presser foot to performing the specified operations at a time. If the pattern uses seven or more...
..., making it continues to operate automatically, from the material when thread trimming and when changing thread colors (moving to the different needles to the embroidering position at the starting the machine, the presser foot is positioned over the hole in the embroidery frame. The... desired embroidering position aligned with the required color can be correctly positioned within the embroidery). Machine Structure and Features 9 Only one needle is pulled away from lowering the presser foot to performing the specified operations at a time. If the pattern uses seven or more...
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.../stop button changes to create your own color thread table. The machine can be started after it is embroidered. ■ Automatic needle-threading mechanism Using the automatic needle-threading mechanism, the needle can easily be displayed as realistic true color The colors and thread color numbers are changed using this thread color library...
.../stop button changes to create your own color thread table. The machine can be started after it is embroidered. ■ Automatic needle-threading mechanism Using the automatic needle-threading mechanism, the needle can easily be displayed as realistic true color The colors and thread color numbers are changed using this thread color library...
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... patterns can be transferred from the computer. The machine can also be set to repeatedly sew the same pattern. ■ Moving or threading a selected needle bar at any one of 200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W)) can be selected at any time...In addition to the machine using optional embroidery cards greatly expands this machine's pattern library. Available features Designs with a maximum size of the needle bars can be specified to "Computer (USB)" on caps. ■ Various built-in character patterns, embroidery patterns and frame patterns, using...
... patterns can be transferred from the computer. The machine can also be set to repeatedly sew the same pattern. ■ Moving or threading a selected needle bar at any one of 200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W)) can be selected at any time...In addition to the machine using optional embroidery cards greatly expands this machine's pattern library. Available features Designs with a maximum size of the needle bars can be specified to "Computer (USB)" on caps. ■ Various built-in character patterns, embroidery patterns and frame patterns, using...
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... this manual. Chapter 3: Other Basic Procedures This chapter provides explanations on the first page of techniques for various embroidering operations, pointers for example, changing the needle. Read when additional information is indicated. For basic operations, refer to page 206. 12 For details on using the thumbtabs on the LCD will be...
... this manual. Chapter 3: Other Basic Procedures This chapter provides explanations on the first page of techniques for various embroidering operations, pointers for example, changing the needle. Read when additional information is indicated. For basic operations, refer to page 206. 12 For details on using the thumbtabs on the LCD will be...
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... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 License Agreement ...6 Warning Labels...7 Machine Structure and Features 8 Six-needle machine embroidering ...8 Differences with single-needle machines ...9 Other features ...10 Available features ...11 Manual Structure...12 Read before use ...12......29 Attaching the embroidery frame holder...29 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 31 Operating Precautions...32 Power supply precautions ...32 Needle precautions...33 Checking the needle ...33 Bobbin precautions...33 Upper thread recommendations ...34 Fabric recommendations ...34 Display recommendations ...34 Basic Procedures...
... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 License Agreement ...6 Warning Labels...7 Machine Structure and Features 8 Six-needle machine embroidering ...8 Differences with single-needle machines ...9 Other features ...10 Available features ...11 Manual Structure...12 Read before use ...12......29 Attaching the embroidery frame holder...29 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 31 Operating Precautions...32 Power supply precautions ...32 Needle precautions...33 Checking the needle ...33 Bobbin precautions...33 Upper thread recommendations ...34 Fabric recommendations ...34 Display recommendations ...34 Basic Procedures...
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...check the area...51 Continuing to the embroidering screen ...52 Upper Threading ...53 Checking the needle bars and thread colors 53 Upper threading ...55 Threading the needle ...59 Sewing the Embroidery 63 Starting embroidering ...63 Stopping embroidering ...65 Checking the Thread Tension...You 79 TECHNICAL TERMS: ...79 PATTERNS: ...79 EMBROIDERING: ...79 USB connectivity ...80 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 85 Changing the Needle ...86 Replacing the needle...86 Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames 88 Embroidery frame types and applications ...88 Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric ...
...check the area...51 Continuing to the embroidering screen ...52 Upper Threading ...53 Checking the needle bars and thread colors 53 Upper threading ...55 Threading the needle ...59 Sewing the Embroidery 63 Starting embroidering ...63 Stopping embroidering ...65 Checking the Thread Tension...You 79 TECHNICAL TERMS: ...79 PATTERNS: ...79 EMBROIDERING: ...79 USB connectivity ...80 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 85 Changing the Needle ...86 Replacing the needle...86 Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames 88 Embroidery frame types and applications ...88 Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric ...
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... at Color Changes 128 Stopping the machine at the next color change 128 Specifying pause locations before embroidering 128 Temporary Needle Bar Setting 130 Uninterrupted embroidering (using a single color 131 Reserved Needle Bar Settings 132 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS 135 Precautions...136 Concerning embroidery data ...136 Concerning optional embroidery cards ...138 Concerning...
... at Color Changes 128 Stopping the machine at the next color change 128 Specifying pause locations before embroidering 128 Temporary Needle Bar Setting 130 Uninterrupted embroidering (using a single color 131 Reserved Needle Bar Settings 132 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS 135 Precautions...136 Concerning embroidery data ...136 Concerning optional embroidery cards ...138 Concerning...
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Cleaning the machine surface ...245 Cleaning the hook ...245 Cleaning around the needle plate ...246 Cleaning the bobbin case ...247 Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads 248 Oiling the machine ...250 About the maintenance message...251 ...
Cleaning the machine surface ...245 Cleaning the hook ...245 Cleaning around the needle plate ...246 Cleaning the bobbin case ...247 Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads 248 Oiling the machine ...250 About the maintenance message...251 ...
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... the embroidering position. 3 Lower thread guide 4 Carriage Attach the embroidery frame to adjust the height of the thread. 2 Needle bar case Moves to the left and right. 5 Hook cover/Hook Open the hook cover, and then insert the bobbin case into the hook. 6 Thread ...
... the embroidering position. 3 Lower thread guide 4 Carriage Attach the embroidery frame to adjust the height of the thread. 2 Needle bar case Moves to the left and right. 5 Hook cover/Hook Open the hook cover, and then insert the bobbin case into the hook. 6 Thread ...
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... turned off 2 Thread trimming button Press the thread trimming button to trim both the upper and the bobbin threads. 3 Automatic needle-threading button Press the automatic needle threading button to thread the needle. 4 Speaker 5 LCD (touch panel) Touch the keys that appear on the power supply cord into the power supply plug. 7 Main... information. Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward the LCD panel (counterclockwise). 6 Power supply plug Insert the plug on the touch panel to move the needle up and down.
... turned off 2 Thread trimming button Press the thread trimming button to trim both the upper and the bobbin threads. 3 Automatic needle-threading button Press the automatic needle threading button to thread the needle. 4 Speaker 5 LCD (touch panel) Touch the keys that appear on the power supply cord into the power supply plug. 7 Main... information. Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward the LCD panel (counterclockwise). 6 Power supply plug Insert the plug on the touch panel to move the needle up and down.
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.... 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. No. Part Name 1 Accessory case 2 Needle set × 2 3 Prewound bobbin × 6 4 Spool net × 6 5 Seam ripper 6 Scissors 7 Tweezers 8 Touch pen 9 Needle changing tool (Threader) 10 Needle plate spacer 11 Phillips screwdriver 12 Standard screwdriver 13 Allen screwdriver 14 Offset screwdriver 15 Disc...
.... 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. No. Part Name 1 Accessory case 2 Needle set × 2 3 Prewound bobbin × 6 4 Spool net × 6 5 Seam ripper 6 Scissors 7 Tweezers 8 Touch pen 9 Needle changing tool (Threader) 10 Needle plate spacer 11 Phillips screwdriver 12 Standard screwdriver 13 Allen screwdriver 14 Offset screwdriver 15 Disc...
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...may break while the machine is even. CAUTION ● Only use cotton or spun polyester bobbin thread (between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent. COATS L Polyester ● When winding a bobbin, only use optional bobbin winder (refer to page ...surface Bobbin precautions Be sure to use bent needles. The factory recommended needle is designed to observe the following precautions concerning the correct choice of the needle is broken, replace the needle with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be incorrect. Use of any other...
...may break while the machine is even. CAUTION ● Only use cotton or spun polyester bobbin thread (between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent. COATS L Polyester ● When winding a bobbin, only use optional bobbin winder (refer to page ...surface Bobbin precautions Be sure to use bent needles. The factory recommended needle is designed to observe the following precautions concerning the correct choice of the needle is broken, replace the needle with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be incorrect. Use of any other...
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... concerning the fabric. Display recommendations Be sure to 1 mm (3/8 inch) thick. If thicker fabric is sewn, the needle may be used (120 den x 2 / 135 dtex x 2 / 40 weight (in Americas and Europe) / #50 (in the needle bending or breaking. After approximately 10 minutes, the display should reach its normal level of the display... concerning the upper thread. Note ● It is necessary.) 34 Fabric recommendations Be sure to "Adjusting the operation panel position" on page 90 for the needle to read. Be sure to sit in the carriage.
... concerning the fabric. Display recommendations Be sure to 1 mm (3/8 inch) thick. If thicker fabric is sewn, the needle may be used (120 den x 2 / 135 dtex x 2 / 40 weight (in Americas and Europe) / #50 (in the needle bending or breaking. After approximately 10 minutes, the display should reach its normal level of the display... concerning the upper thread. Note ● It is necessary.) 34 Fabric recommendations Be sure to "Adjusting the operation panel position" on page 90 for the needle to read. Be sure to sit in the carriage.
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... the design position when turned on , the opening 4 movie is not already at the embroidering position, the needle bar case moves and the number 1 needle bar moves to its initial position. 6 • If the number 1 needle bar is played. Touch anywhere on the 3 back of the power supply cord into the 1 machine. EMBROIDERING...
... the design position when turned on , the opening 4 movie is not already at the embroidering position, the needle bar case moves and the number 1 needle bar moves to its initial position. 6 • If the number 1 needle bar is played. Touch anywhere on the 3 back of the power supply cord into the 1 machine. EMBROIDERING...
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..., area line the grid lines and other display settings can be used in most of the touch panel, refer to page 34. 1 2 2 3 4 6 5 No. key p.206 5 Needle bar move Touch this key to move or thread a selected...
..., area line the grid lines and other display settings can be used in most of the touch panel, refer to page 34. 1 2 2 3 4 6 5 No. key p.206 5 Needle bar move Touch this key to move or thread a selected...
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In the embroidering screen, check the thread colors assigned to unlock the machine so that the start/stop button starts flashing in green. Touch to the needle bars, and then install the upper threads. The embroidery machine is sewn, the embroidering settings screen appears. (Refer to page 53, 2 77.) 1 2 1 Touch this key to return to begin sewing. After the embroidery is now ready to the embroidering settings screen. 2 Unlock key Turning ON the Machine 41
In the embroidering screen, check the thread colors assigned to unlock the machine so that the start/stop button starts flashing in green. Touch to the needle bars, and then install the upper threads. The embroidery machine is sewn, the embroidering settings screen appears. (Refer to page 53, 2 77.) 1 2 1 Touch this key to return to begin sewing. After the embroidery is now ready to the embroidering settings screen. 2 Unlock key Turning ON the Machine 41
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...is threaded on which thread colors, and then thread the upper threads. If a thread color had been assigned to the needle bar on a previously sewn design, the needle bar will show the previously assigned color. 8 Change thread spools message. (Refer to be changed . Upper Threading 53 ...screen for the thread spools to close the message, embroidering cannot continue. Memo ● The thread information for the sixth needle bar 7 If no name beside the needle bar number, that needle bar has not been used . For the screen shown 1: Lime green 2: Moss green 3: Orange 4: Red 5: ...
...is threaded on which thread colors, and then thread the upper threads. If a thread color had been assigned to the needle bar on a previously sewn design, the needle bar will show the previously assigned color. 8 Change thread spools message. (Refer to be changed . Upper Threading 53 ...screen for the thread spools to close the message, embroidering cannot continue. Memo ● The thread information for the sixth needle bar 7 If no name beside the needle bar number, that needle bar has not been used . For the screen shown 1: Lime green 2: Moss green 3: Orange 4: Red 5: ...