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... the accumulation of electric shock: 1. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. This sewing machine is damaged, it to persons: 1. The machine should never be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not use the proper needle ...
... the accumulation of electric shock: 1. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. This sewing machine is damaged, it to persons: 1. The machine should never be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not use the proper needle ...
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... found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 to which the receiver is con- .... • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine NV2500D/NV2500/NV2800D Complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
... found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 to which the receiver is con- .... • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine NV2500D/NV2500/NV2800D Complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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...Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended. 3. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other moving parts. 2. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com ...off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other ...
...Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended. 3. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other moving parts. 2. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com ...off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other ...
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... combined patterns. Perform the operations while comparing the screens in the procedures with chapter 3 to learn basic embroidering operations, from selecting patterns to sewing, in blue. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 4 To embroider Continue with chapter 4 to learn how to edit more useful functions or techniques....combine patterns. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapters 1 and 2 describe to the first-time user the initial operations for using the machine, you have questions about a specific function, refer to the index (P.217) and the table of contents to find the section of...
... combined patterns. Perform the operations while comparing the screens in the procedures with chapter 3 to learn basic embroidering operations, from selecting patterns to sewing, in blue. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 4 To embroider Continue with chapter 4 to learn how to edit more useful functions or techniques....combine patterns. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapters 1 and 2 describe to the first-time user the initial operations for using the machine, you have questions about a specific function, refer to the index (P.217) and the table of contents to find the section of...
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... Buttonhole Stitches 79 Bar Tacks 84 Button Sewing 86 Eyelets 87 Chapter 1 Getting Ready 15 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 16 LCD SCREEN 17 Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch 88 Zipper Insertion 89 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 20 Chapter 4 Character/...Data Precautions 110 SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH 50 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory ..... 112 Selecting a Stitch Pattern 51 Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media Saving Stitch Settings 52 Using the Sewing Type Selection Key 53 (Commercially Available 113 Saving Stitch Patterns to the...
... Buttonhole Stitches 79 Bar Tacks 84 Button Sewing 86 Eyelets 87 Chapter 1 Getting Ready 15 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 16 LCD SCREEN 17 Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch 88 Zipper Insertion 89 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 20 Chapter 4 Character/...Data Precautions 110 SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH 50 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory ..... 112 Selecting a Stitch Pattern 51 Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media Saving Stitch Settings 52 Using the Sewing Type Selection Key 53 (Commercially Available 113 Saving Stitch Patterns to the...
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.... o Thread guide Pass the thread through pretension disk and guide when winding the bobbin thread. b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to turn the machine ON and OFF. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the slot. j Main power switch Use the main power... on the spool pin. i Jack connector Insert the power cord into the USB port connector. k Air vent Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is not being used . p Bobbin winding pretension disk and guide Pass the thread through this handle. NAMES OF...
.... o Thread guide Pass the thread through pretension disk and guide when winding the bobbin thread. b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to turn the machine ON and OFF. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the slot. j Main power switch Use the main power... on the spool pin. i Jack connector Insert the power cord into the USB port connector. k Air vent Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is not being used . p Bobbin winding pretension disk and guide Pass the thread through this handle. NAMES OF...
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... bobbin winder shaft, and then set incorrectly, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of thread on the shaft. With this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-150). 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch) Actual size This ...thread unwinds from other models are set the bobbin on the supplemental spool pin so that is used , the machine will not operate correctly. a Groove in size to wind the bobbin while sewing using the main spool pin. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is closest in bobbin b ...
... bobbin winder shaft, and then set incorrectly, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of thread on the shaft. With this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-150). 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch) Actual size This ...thread unwinds from other models are set the bobbin on the supplemental spool pin so that is used , the machine will not operate correctly. a Groove in size to wind the bobbin while sewing using the main spool pin. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is closest in bobbin b ...
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Therefore, instead of using the needle threader after passing it may be threaded with home sewing machine needles 75/11 through to the back of the machine. In this case, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) of the needle. LOWER/UPPER ...Presser Foot Lifter" button to lower the presser foot before starting with the needle bar thread guide (marked "6"). • Some needles cannot be difficult to sew. o Pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of the needle. Note • The needle threader can be threaded. • Make sure...
Therefore, instead of using the needle threader after passing it may be threaded with home sewing machine needles 75/11 through to the back of the machine. In this case, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) of the needle. LOWER/UPPER ...Presser Foot Lifter" button to lower the presser foot before starting with the needle bar thread guide (marked "6"). • Some needles cannot be difficult to sew. o Pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of the needle. Note • The needle threader can be threaded. • Make sure...
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... needle will start and injury may result. • Use only sewing machine needles made for home use bent or blunt needles. Memo Before ...surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) a Press the "Needle Position" button to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. 35 CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE Getting Ready CAUTION 1 • Always press in the needle plate with a ...the gap between the needle and the flat surface is pressed accidentally, the machine will easily break and may cause injury. • Never sew with fabric or paper to raise the needle. → The screen ...
... needle will start and injury may result. • Use only sewing machine needles made for home use bent or blunt needles. Memo Before ...surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) a Press the "Needle Position" button to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. 35 CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE Getting Ready CAUTION 1 • Always press in the needle plate with a ...the gap between the needle and the flat surface is pressed accidentally, the machine will easily break and may cause injury. • Never sew with fabric or paper to raise the needle. → The screen ...
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... with heavyweight fabrics. • To avoid skipped stitches, use . The same thread is inserted in injury. • A home sewing machine needle 75/11 is usually used when embroidering on heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products (for the bobbin thread and upper threading. CAUTION ...gold colored) 90/14 with a small needle (i.e., 65/9 - 75/11), may bend or break, which could result in the sewing machine. ■ Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for embroidery. Fabric Medium weight fabric...
... with heavyweight fabrics. • To avoid skipped stitches, use . The same thread is inserted in injury. • A home sewing machine needle 75/11 is usually used when embroidering on heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products (for the bobbin thread and upper threading. CAUTION ...gold colored) 90/14 with a small needle (i.e., 65/9 - 75/11), may bend or break, which could result in the sewing machine. ■ Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for embroidery. Fabric Medium weight fabric...
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... foot, raise the presser foot lever to be fed. CAUTION • Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick through the sewing machine. Once the trouble spot has been sewn, the 2 presser foot will return to its highest position so that the fabric can be raised to... Fabric Iron the fabric with starch or place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to break and cause injury. SEWING Sewing Heavyweight Fabric ■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot The presser foot lever can be placed under the presser foot. a a...
... foot, raise the presser foot lever to be fed. CAUTION • Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick through the sewing machine. Once the trouble spot has been sewn, the 2 presser foot will return to its highest position so that the fabric can be raised to... Fabric Iron the fabric with starch or place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to break and cause injury. SEWING Sewing Heavyweight Fabric ■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot The presser foot lever can be placed under the presser foot. a a...
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... c b 4 Thread Needle Presser foot #50 - #60 With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: Brother ballpoint needle (golden colored) With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14 Monogramming foot "N". Using another presser foot may not be sewn correctly. Character/Decorative Stitches Basic Sewing a Select a stitch pattern. b Attach presser foot "N". d Press the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button...
... c b 4 Thread Needle Presser foot #50 - #60 With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: Brother ballpoint needle (golden colored) With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14 Monogramming foot "N". Using another presser foot may not be sewn correctly. Character/Decorative Stitches Basic Sewing a Select a stitch pattern. b Attach presser foot "N". d Press the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button...
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... retrieved from and saved to the original screen automatically. USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press * Press saving. . Note Do not turn off the machine while the "Saving" screen is displayed, otherwise the USB media may be damaged or data may lose the stitch pattern that stitch patterns can be... equipment. 114 to return to the original screen without Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to your computer. → The "Saving" screen is saved, the display returns to your computer so that you are turned on the...
... retrieved from and saved to the original screen automatically. USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press * Press saving. . Note Do not turn off the machine while the "Saving" screen is displayed, otherwise the USB media may be damaged or data may lose the stitch pattern that stitch patterns can be... equipment. 114 to return to the original screen without Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to your computer. → The "Saving" screen is saved, the display returns to your computer so that you are turned on the...
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Insert a 75/11 home sewing machine needle.* Attach the embroidery unit. Wind the bobbin with embroidery bobbin thread, and then set the bobbin. BEFORE EMBROIDERING BEFORE EMBROIDERING The embroidering procedures are .... Page 121 35 122 24, 27 129 124 133 139 29 * It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on the machine, and then select the embroidery pattern. Turn on heavy weight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example; denim, puffy foam, etc.). 120
Insert a 75/11 home sewing machine needle.* Attach the embroidery unit. Wind the bobbin with embroidery bobbin thread, and then set the bobbin. BEFORE EMBROIDERING BEFORE EMBROIDERING The embroidering procedures are .... Page 121 35 122 24, 27 129 124 133 139 29 * It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on the machine, and then select the embroidery pattern. Turn on heavy weight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example; denim, puffy foam, etc.). 120
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...used. 122 b Slide the tab on the cover of the connection port when the embroidery unit is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be initialized correctly, a buzzer will sound. Note Be sure to turn off the...in the embroidery unit until it snaps into the connection port. • Do not push on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may result. If this happens, go through the initialization process again. The embroidery unit could not be sewn correctly...
...used. 122 b Slide the tab on the cover of the connection port when the embroidery unit is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be initialized correctly, a buzzer will sound. Note Be sure to turn off the...in the embroidery unit until it snaps into the connection port. • Do not push on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may result. If this happens, go through the initialization process again. The embroidery unit could not be sewn correctly...
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Using data other than that saved using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery machine to recognize the Devices/Media. (Time will appear on the USB Device/Media). The machine will not recognize the above USB devices or USB memory cards through a USB hub. • The ... Stick • Smart Media • Multi Media Card (MMC) • XD-Picture Card Note • Some USB media may break when sewing with this machine. If the file name is more than eight characters, the entire file name will differ depending on the screen. In that case, use a computer...
Using data other than that saved using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery machine to recognize the Devices/Media. (Time will appear on the USB Device/Media). The machine will not recognize the above USB devices or USB memory cards through a USB hub. • The ... Stick • Smart Media • Multi Media Card (MMC) • XD-Picture Card Note • Some USB media may break when sewing with this machine. If the file name is more than eight characters, the entire file name will differ depending on the screen. In that case, use a computer...
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...USB cable connector → The "Removable Disk" icon appears in one direction. Note Do not turn off the machine while the "Saving" screen is displayed. Note • The connectors on the USB cable can only be plugged...may lose the pattern that embroidery patterns can be inserted into the corresponding USB port connectors on the computer and on the machine. * The USB cable can be lost. 5 Embroidery b a a USB port connector for the corresponding equipment. 157 ... to the Computer Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to the original screen a automatically.
...USB cable connector → The "Removable Disk" icon appears in one direction. Note Do not turn off the machine while the "Saving" screen is displayed. Note • The connectors on the USB cable can only be plugged...may lose the pattern that embroidery patterns can be inserted into the corresponding USB port connectors on the computer and on the machine. * The USB cable can be lost. 5 Embroidery b a a USB port connector for the corresponding equipment. 157 ... to the Computer Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to the original screen a automatically.
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... it correctly. Reinstall the needle correctly. There are scratches around the hole in the needle plate. Replace the presser foot, or consult your sewing machine, check the following solutions. Replace the needle with a new one . Replace the needle with a new one . The stitches are scratches ... in the presser foot. Use scissors etc., to display a list of fabric being sewn. The machine is too strong. The upper or bobbin threading is not suitable for sewing lightweight Shorten the stitch length. The thread or needle is incorrect. The wrong presser foot was threaded...
... it correctly. Reinstall the needle correctly. There are scratches around the hole in the needle plate. Replace the presser foot, or consult your sewing machine, check the following solutions. Replace the needle with a new one . Replace the needle with a new one . The stitches are scratches ... in the presser foot. Use scissors etc., to display a list of fabric being sewn. The machine is too strong. The upper or bobbin threading is not suitable for sewing lightweight Shorten the stitch length. The thread or needle is incorrect. The wrong presser foot was threaded...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Sewing Machine Embroidery Unit Dimensions Item Case dimensions Weight Sewing speed Needle Dimensions Dimension of machine with embroidery unit attached Weight Specification 51.1 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (H) × 25.8 cm (D) (approx. 20-1/8 inches (W) × 12...inches (W) × 12-1/2 inches (H) × 11-1/8 inches (D)) 11.2 kg (24.7 lb.) (with case: 13.5 kg (29.8 lb.)) 70 to 1000 stitches per minute Home sewing machine needles (HA × 130) 45.8 cm (W) × 13.1 cm (H) × 42.3 cm (D) (approx. 18 inches (W) × 5-1/8 inches (H) × 16-3/4 ...
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Sewing Machine Embroidery Unit Dimensions Item Case dimensions Weight Sewing speed Needle Dimensions Dimension of machine with embroidery unit attached Weight Specification 51.1 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (H) × 25.8 cm (D) (approx. 20-1/8 inches (W) × 12...inches (W) × 12-1/2 inches (H) × 11-1/8 inches (D)) 11.2 kg (24.7 lb.) (with case: 13.5 kg (29.8 lb.)) 70 to 1000 stitches per minute Home sewing machine needles (HA × 130) 45.8 cm (W) × 13.1 cm (H) × 42.3 cm (D) (approx. 18 inches (W) × 5-1/8 inches (H) × 16-3/4 ...
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...is upgraded, saved combinations of character and decorative stitches are erased. e When the following screen appears. At this time, turn on the machine, making sure the media only contains the upgrade file. 208 Note If an error occurred, an error message appears in red. b ...the USB media, and turn main power to download software upgrades (file extension .up1) for your sewing machine. • Memo • When the machine's software is pressed. Do not turn the machine off , and then start the procedure again from step a. However, saved embroidery patterns are not ...
...is upgraded, saved combinations of character and decorative stitches are erased. e When the following screen appears. At this time, turn on the machine, making sure the media only contains the upgrade file. 208 Note If an error occurred, an error message appears in red. b ...the USB media, and turn main power to download software upgrades (file extension .up1) for your sewing machine. • Memo • When the machine's software is pressed. Do not turn the machine off , and then start the procedure again from step a. However, saved embroidery patterns are not ...