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... ...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...
... ...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...
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... ...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...
... ...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...
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... or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 d Bright light The convenient LED lamp...
... or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 d Bright light The convenient LED lamp...
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Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16...XD0745-051 XE5427-201 XE5366-001 XC4487-021 8 If any item is on machine) 7 Spool cap (small) 8 Spool net 9 Scissors 10 Disc-shaped screwdriver 11 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 12 Screwdriver Part Code Americas Others XZ5082-001 SFB: SA156 XA5539151 X59535-051 X59476...
Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16...XD0745-051 XE5427-201 XE5366-001 XC4487-021 8 If any item is on machine) 7 Spool cap (small) 8 Spool net 9 Scissors 10 Disc-shaped screwdriver 11 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 12 Screwdriver Part Code Americas Others XZ5082-001 SFB: SA156 XA5539151 X59535-051 X59476...
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Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SA431 EF61: XA6630-102 ... time of optional accessories available for your nearest authorized dealer for embroidery Part Code Americas Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN: XC5996-001 - Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm × W 10 cm...
Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SA431 EF61: XA6630-102 ... time of optional accessories available for your nearest authorized dealer for embroidery Part Code Americas Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN: XC5996-001 - Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm × W 10 cm...
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... . h Presser foot lever (page 28) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. ...winder (page 29) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. b Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to use the machine, etc. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the selected pattern...
... . h Presser foot lever (page 28) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. ...winder (page 29) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. b Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to use the machine, etc. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the selected pattern...
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... and lower the needle. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle plate When the needle is used . Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used for embroidering. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is...
... and lower the needle. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle plate When the needle is used . Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used for embroidering. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is...
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... button twice sews one stitch. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 The machine can not embroider. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is lowered in the fabric. Operation buttons The...
... button twice sews one stitch. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 The machine can not embroider. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is lowered in the fabric. Operation buttons The...
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...Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. c Previous page key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22). e Memory key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. Touch the ... display the next page when there are items that are not displayed on using the machine. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 d Next page key Press to perform operations....
...Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. c Previous page key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22). e Memory key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. Touch the ... display the next page when there are items that are not displayed on using the machine. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 d Next page key Press to perform operations....
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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
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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.../Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. z For details on operation, refer to "Setting for the machine. - LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 For details on the setting while embroidering, refer...version Version: Displays the program version. - Memo z The item shown in the screens to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be changed . ...
.../Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. z For details on operation, refer to "Setting for the machine. - LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 For details on the setting while embroidering, refer...version Version: Displays the program version. - Memo z The item shown in the screens to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be changed . ...
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... times. (Back f ed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / previous page. Press (Back key) to return to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Checking machine operating Press (Next page...
... times. (Back f ed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / previous page. Press (Back key) to return to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Checking machine operating Press (Next page...
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... 9). The needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to raise the needle. For the bobbin thread, use (Needle position button) to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery machines. z Before starting to embroider, be sure to embroider. For details, refer to "Setting the fabric in injury. ●...
... 9). The needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to raise the needle. For the bobbin thread, use (Needle position button) to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery machines. z Before starting to embroider, be sure to embroider. For details, refer to "Setting the fabric in injury. ●...
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... damage to get attractive finishes. If bobbins from other bobbin may not turn out correctly. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the...
... damage to get attractive finishes. If bobbins from other bobbin may not turn out correctly. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the...
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... on the shaft fits into place. If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the slit in the bobbin. Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION... ● If the spool or the spool cap is too small for the spool being used , the thread may be damaged....
... on the shaft fits into place. If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the slit in the bobbin. Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION... ● If the spool or the spool cap is too small for the spool being used , the thread may be damaged....
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... or the needle may not turn out correctly. Memo z If the embroidery foot is inserted onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. a Turn on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. Memo z Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for the selected pattern. For details, refer to get attractive...
... or the needle may not turn out correctly. Memo z If the embroidery foot is inserted onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. a Turn on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. Memo z Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for the selected pattern. For details, refer to get attractive...
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... foot lever to the left side n of the machine. a b a a Notch of the thread guide b Thread guide disk Cut the thread with your left hand, then feeding the thread with the cutter on the left , then pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide, to lower the l embroidery foot. The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar...
... foot lever to the left side n of the machine. a b a a Notch of the thread guide b Thread guide disk Cut the thread with your left hand, then feeding the thread with the cutter on the left , then pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide, to lower the l embroidery foot. The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar...
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... the hook turn fully as possible, the hook will not turn . z CAUTION ● Do not touch a button. If one of the machine as much as shown below and the thread will move and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. ● When pulling out the.... Raise the needle threader lever slowly. p a a 1 a Needle threader lever a Needle threader lever Raise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull q the loop of the thread through the r embroidery foot hole. z If the needle is finished. Do not touch the start from m again. X The upper...
... the hook turn fully as possible, the hook will not turn . z CAUTION ● Do not touch a button. If one of the machine as much as shown below and the thread will move and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. ● When pulling out the.... Raise the needle threader lever slowly. p a a 1 a Needle threader lever a Needle threader lever Raise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull q the loop of the thread through the r embroidery foot hole. z If the needle is finished. Do not touch the start from m again. X The upper...
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... pin is accidentally pressed, the machine will move and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. If one of the buttons is inserted, the pattern may hit the embroidery frame, resulting in until it ...embroidery frame. Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set the embroidery frame into 1 Attaching the embroidery frame e the embroidery carriage frame holder from the top. a Raise the presser foot lever. b a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage frame holder slots X The embroidery unit is attached. Otherwise, the embroidery...
... pin is accidentally pressed, the machine will move and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. If one of the buttons is inserted, the pattern may hit the embroidery frame, resulting in until it ...embroidery frame. Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set the embroidery frame into 1 Attaching the embroidery frame e the embroidery carriage frame holder from the top. a Raise the presser foot lever. b a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage frame holder slots X The embroidery unit is attached. Otherwise, the embroidery...
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...embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that saved using our data design systems or machines may cause the embroidery machine to edit the embroidery pattern so that can be Used • Only .pes and .dst embroidery...data other than that is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. If this occurs, change the thread colors as ® and ™ are registered trademarks of ...
...embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that saved using our data design systems or machines may cause the embroidery machine to edit the embroidery pattern so that can be Used • Only .pes and .dst embroidery...data other than that is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. If this occurs, change the thread colors as ® and ™ are registered trademarks of ...