Accessory Catalog
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.../piping, avoiding the non-flat parts of the presser foot and slide the presser foot so that the needle fits on the opening on the presser foot and select a straight stitch (left or right. 3. Brother General Sewing Accessories 05 Sew as you like. Its position... can be adjusted exactly on either left ). 2. Sew. Use these utility presser feet and accessories to add a professional finish to your sewing projects. Requires Low Shank Adapter for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines.
.../piping, avoiding the non-flat parts of the presser foot and slide the presser foot so that the needle fits on the opening on the presser foot and select a straight stitch (left or right. 3. Brother General Sewing Accessories 05 Sew as you like. Its position... can be adjusted exactly on either left ). 2. Sew. Use these utility presser feet and accessories to add a professional finish to your sewing projects. Requires Low Shank Adapter for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines.
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...part of the fabric behind the needle and lower the presser foot. 6. Select a desired stitch and sew. Raise the needle and the presser foot. 4. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Position the edge of the foot. 6. Non Stick Foot Designed for details.) www.brother.com Continue to sew... to protect edges from the edge and sew 2-3 stitches. 3. Select an overlock stitch. 2. Lower the...
...part of the fabric behind the needle and lower the presser foot. 6. Select a desired stitch and sew. Raise the needle and the presser foot. 4. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Position the edge of the foot. 6. Non Stick Foot Designed for details.) www.brother.com Continue to sew... to protect edges from the edge and sew 2-3 stitches. 3. Select an overlock stitch. 2. Lower the...
Users Manual - English
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... be supervised to be left unattended while plugged in this operation manual. 16. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this sewing machine. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is being used by pulling on it has been dropped into any of the...Do not unplug the cord by or near children. 2. The machine should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of its intended use ...
... be supervised to be left unattended while plugged in this operation manual. 16. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this sewing machine. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is being used by pulling on it has been dropped into any of the...Do not unplug the cord by or near children. 2. The machine should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of its intended use ...
Users Manual - English
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... operation manual to keep your nearest authorized service center. 1 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE PC-6500 COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced, computerized home-use extension cords. When storing this operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to assure correct installation. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the...
... operation manual to keep your nearest authorized service center. 1 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE PC-6500 COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced, computerized home-use extension cords. When storing this operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to assure correct installation. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the...
Users Manual - English
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP 4 PRINCIPAL PARTS 4 FLAT-BED-ATTACHMENT 5 Removing the flat-bed attachment 5 Accessory compartment 5 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES 6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 POWER SUPPLY 8 CONTROLS 9 Selection keys 9 Operation ... the button 67 APPLIQUÉ STITCHING 68 Sewing around corners of the appliqué .........68 APPLIQUÉ QUILT STITCHING 69 Sample patterns for appliqué quilts 69 SCALLOP STITCHING 70 SMOCKING STITCHING 71 PATCHWORK STITCHING 72 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) SEWING CHART ERROR MESSAGES MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING MY CUSTOM STITCHTM...
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP 4 PRINCIPAL PARTS 4 FLAT-BED-ATTACHMENT 5 Removing the flat-bed attachment 5 Accessory compartment 5 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES 6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 POWER SUPPLY 8 CONTROLS 9 Selection keys 9 Operation ... the button 67 APPLIQUÉ STITCHING 68 Sewing around corners of the appliqué .........68 APPLIQUÉ QUILT STITCHING 69 Sample patterns for appliqué quilts 69 SCALLOP STITCHING 70 SMOCKING STITCHING 71 PATCHWORK STITCHING 72 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) SEWING CHART ERROR MESSAGES MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING MY CUSTOM STITCHTM...
Users Manual - English
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... YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 77 DESIGNING THE STITCH 77 ENTERING STITCH DATA 79 EDITING STITCH DATA 81 Moving a point 81 Moving part or all of the design 82 Inserting new points 82 STORING A STITCH DESIGN THAT YOU HAVE CREATED 84 RETRIEVING A STITCH DESIGN...ERROR MESSAGES 125 Warning messages 125 Operation messages 128 Troubleshooting 129 Thread and stitch problems 130 Mechanical problems 131 SEWING CHART 132 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 135 Utility stitches 135 Character embroidering 135 Frame pattern embroidering 136 Floral alphabet 136 One-point pattern embroidering ...
... YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 77 DESIGNING THE STITCH 77 ENTERING STITCH DATA 79 EDITING STITCH DATA 81 Moving a point 81 Moving part or all of the design 82 Inserting new points 82 STORING A STITCH DESIGN THAT YOU HAVE CREATED 84 RETRIEVING A STITCH DESIGN...ERROR MESSAGES 125 Warning messages 125 Operation messages 128 Troubleshooting 129 Thread and stitch problems 130 Mechanical problems 131 SEWING CHART 132 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 135 Utility stitches 135 Character embroidering 135 Frame pattern embroidering 136 Floral alphabet 136 One-point pattern embroidering ...
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... STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) SETTING UP PRINCIPAL PARTS CHAPTER 1 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 20 1 2 19 8 6 3 4 5 7 11 10 9 1 Handle 2 Bobbin winder 3 Selection keys (Refer to page 9 for more details.) 4 Balance wheel 5 Sewing speed controller 6 Presser foot lever 7 Main power switch 8 Operation buttons (Refer to page... 16 Thread cutter 17 Needle threader lever 18 LCD (liquid crystal display) 19 Thread guide for bobbin winding 20 Spool cap EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 4
... STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) SETTING UP PRINCIPAL PARTS CHAPTER 1 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 20 1 2 19 8 6 3 4 5 7 11 10 9 1 Handle 2 Bobbin winder 3 Selection keys (Refer to page 9 for more details.) 4 Balance wheel 5 Sewing speed controller 6 Presser foot lever 7 Main power switch 8 Operation buttons (Refer to page... 16 Thread cutter 17 Needle threader lever 18 LCD (liquid crystal display) 19 Thread guide for bobbin winding 20 Spool cap EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 4
Users Manual - English
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... out to -reach areas of the sewing machine. 1 Flat-bed attachment 1 Accessory compartment I II 1 J III 2A 3 4 5 1 9 0 6 78 I 6 Zigzag foot J 7 Blind hem foot R 8 Seam ripper 9 Button sewing foot M 0 Bobbins* A Needle set Part Code X57789-101 XA5891-101 X51162-001...accessory is easier. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 5 Only use the plastic bobbins supplied in figure III. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot A 2 Embroidery foot Q 3 Overcasting foot G 4 Monogramming foot...
... out to -reach areas of the sewing machine. 1 Flat-bed attachment 1 Accessory compartment I II 1 J III 2A 3 4 5 1 9 0 6 78 I 6 Zigzag foot J 7 Blind hem foot R 8 Seam ripper 9 Button sewing foot M 0 Bobbins* A Needle set Part Code X57789-101 XA5891-101 X51162-001...accessory is easier. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 5 Only use the plastic bobbins supplied in figure III. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot A 2 Embroidery foot Q 3 Overcasting foot G 4 Monogramming foot...
Users Manual - English
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d When using the walking foot, refer to the instruction sheet included with this machine model PC6500. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 6 b The extra spool pin provided as an accessory should be used . c When using special threads that ... 127610-000 SA423 XA4813-051 XA3931-051 X80948-002 XA5555-001 XA8375-002 SA298 SA299 X81175-002 a Use the same screw for this operation manual. Part Name 1 Presser foot adapter 2 Seam ripper 3 Screwa (for securing presser foot) 4 Scissors 5 Chalk pen 6 Cleaning brush 7 Eyelet punch 8 ...
d When using the walking foot, refer to the instruction sheet included with this machine model PC6500. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 6 b The extra spool pin provided as an accessory should be used . c When using special threads that ... 127610-000 SA423 XA4813-051 XA3931-051 X80948-002 XA5555-001 XA8375-002 SA298 SA299 X81175-002 a Use the same screw for this operation manual. Part Name 1 Presser foot adapter 2 Seam ripper 3 Screwa (for securing presser foot) 4 Scissors 5 Chalk pen 6 Cleaning brush 7 Eyelet punch 8 ...
Users Manual - English
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...extra-large embroidery frame. b Refer to page 15. 7 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) SEWING CHART ERROR MESSAGES MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) UTILITY STITCHES SEWING SETTING UP CONTENTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 No. Part Name 1 Side cutter Embroidery cardsa No. 3 Dinosaur No. 6 Moskowitz's World... No. 23 White on embroidering using the walking foot, refer to pages 115 through 118 for details on white Part Code X80943-001 SA300 SA303 SA304 SA305 SA306 SA307 SA311 SA312 SA313 SA314 SA315 SA316 SA319 SA320 SA321 SA323 No....
...extra-large embroidery frame. b Refer to page 15. 7 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) SEWING CHART ERROR MESSAGES MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) UTILITY STITCHES SEWING SETTING UP CONTENTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 No. Part Name 1 Side cutter Embroidery cardsa No. 3 Dinosaur No. 6 Moskowitz's World... No. 23 White on embroidering using the walking foot, refer to pages 115 through 118 for details on white Part Code X80943-001 SA300 SA303 SA304 SA305 SA306 SA307 SA311 SA312 SA313 SA314 SA315 SA316 SA319 SA320 SA321 SA323 No....
Users Manual - English
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...make all or part of brightness after the power is turned on again. Adjust the screen density. Note The screen may make the density lighter. 2 Press one of these keys is pressed. 1 Press this is not the sign of the LCD. After making the adjustment, turn the sewing machine off , then... back on . Adjust the density of a malfunction. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES LCD DENSITY At times, changes in the LCD, turn the power off, then on again. To...
...make all or part of brightness after the power is turned on again. Adjust the screen density. Note The screen may make the density lighter. 2 Press one of these keys is pressed. 1 Press this is not the sign of the LCD. After making the adjustment, turn the sewing machine off , then... back on . Adjust the density of a malfunction. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES LCD DENSITY At times, changes in the LCD, turn the power off, then on again. To...
Users Manual - English
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...with a screwdriver. 1 Needle stopper 6. Turn off the sewing machine and lower the presser foot lever. 3. With the flat side of the needle facing toward the back, insert the needle as possible so that the needle is installed in the machine when you purchase it. 1. Fasten the screw securely ...bent, it should be damaged. 5. CAUTION Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine may be thrown away to prevent damage to your project or to raise the needle. 2. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH...
...with a screwdriver. 1 Needle stopper 6. Turn off the sewing machine and lower the presser foot lever. 3. With the flat side of the needle facing toward the back, insert the needle as possible so that the needle is installed in the machine when you purchase it. 1. Fasten the screw securely ...bent, it should be damaged. 5. CAUTION Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine may be thrown away to prevent damage to your project or to raise the needle. 2. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH...
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...use bent needles. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch 23 4 (left needle position) is 1 displayed. 5 2 Press this key before sewing with the optional side cutter installed. 67 3 Press this key before you start sewing to automatically cut the threads after sewing. (Refer to page 37 ...display a stitch guide, which could 1 result in injury. 1. You can easily break, which will help you start sewing to place the edge of the fabric at all 3 moving parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up the bobbin thread. - Be sure to automatically...
...use bent needles. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch 23 4 (left needle position) is 1 displayed. 5 2 Press this key before sewing with the optional side cutter installed. 67 3 Press this key before you start sewing to automatically cut the threads after sewing. (Refer to page 37 ...display a stitch guide, which could 1 result in injury. 1. You can easily break, which will help you start sewing to place the edge of the fabric at all 3 moving parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up the bobbin thread. - Be sure to automatically...
Users Manual - English
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...the 1 5 illustration at the left, making sure that the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot. 3. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) BUTTONHOLE STITCHING A Buttonhole 6 for stretch fabrics 1 for thin and...Metal bracket on buttonhole foot 5 6. Note If the buttonhole foot is positioned behind the part of buttonhole 3 2 Red marks on the buttonhole foot EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 1 2 56 Mark the position and length of the button). -
...the 1 5 illustration at the left, making sure that the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot. 3. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) BUTTONHOLE STITCHING A Buttonhole 6 for stretch fabrics 1 for thin and...Metal bracket on buttonhole foot 5 6. Note If the buttonhole foot is positioned behind the part of buttonhole 3 2 Red marks on the buttonhole foot EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 1 2 56 Mark the position and length of the button). -
Users Manual - English
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...mm). 1 5/64" (2.0 mm) UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 3 5 5. Note If the buttonhole foot is A no gap behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. ...1 Buttonhole lever 2 Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot 1 2 60 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) After attaching the pocket according to the pattern's instructions, attach buttonhole foot A and set the scale to ...however, the normal bar tack length is positioned behind the part of pleats. 1 Bar tack 1 3 1 2 1.
...mm). 1 5/64" (2.0 mm) UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 3 5 5. Note If the buttonhole foot is A no gap behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. ...1 Buttonhole lever 2 Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot 1 2 60 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) After attaching the pocket according to the pattern's instructions, attach buttonhole foot A and set the scale to ...however, the normal bar tack length is positioned behind the part of pleats. 1 Bar tack 1 3 1 2 1.
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...part of the foot marked "A". Once sewing is turned on the buttonhole foot UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 1 2 3 5 5. Note If automatic thread cutting is completed, the machine automatically sews... reinforcement stitches, and then stops. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING DARNING 1 2 1 3 2 A Darning 1 for ...
...part of the foot marked "A". Once sewing is turned on the buttonhole foot UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 1 2 3 5 5. Note If automatic thread cutting is completed, the machine automatically sews... reinforcement stitches, and then stops. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING DARNING 1 2 1 3 2 A Darning 1 for ...
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...stitch, close the design by intersecting lines. - MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 77 If the design will be repeated and linked, the start point and end point of the stitching that will ...CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) CHAPTER 4 DESIGNING THE STITCH Grid sheet With the MY CUSTOM STITCHTM function, you can sew designs that you draw the stitch on the grid sheet (part code SA500, X80948-001). 1 Start point 2 End point 3 Intersection Note - For a more easily with MY...
...stitch, close the design by intersecting lines. - MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 77 If the design will be repeated and linked, the start point and end point of the stitching that will ...CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) CHAPTER 4 DESIGNING THE STITCH Grid sheet With the MY CUSTOM STITCHTM function, you can sew designs that you draw the stitch on the grid sheet (part code SA500, X80948-001). 1 Start point 2 End point 3 Intersection Note - For a more easily with MY...
Users Manual - English
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...it is not possible to turn off the sewing machine. 2. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 102 Pressing so that the arrow on the right side of the sewing machine. Set the main power switch to "O"... to display the color names. Selecting patterns from a memory card 1. Hold the memory card so that it changes back to display the thread color names instead of each part of the pattern. - CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING ...
...it is not possible to turn off the sewing machine. 2. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 102 Pressing so that the arrow on the right side of the sewing machine. Set the main power switch to "O"... to display the color names. Selecting patterns from a memory card 1. Hold the memory card so that it changes back to display the thread color names instead of each part of the pattern. - CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING ...
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...illustration at the left . The pattern selection screen for more details.) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 103 CAUTION - Always turn on the sewing machine. Select the desired pattern in any direction other than that described above, and do not ...force it is displayed. [The illustration at the left shows the Transportation card No.2 (part code SA299, X58321-001) (optional).]...
...illustration at the left . The pattern selection screen for more details.) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 103 CAUTION - Always turn on the sewing machine. Select the desired pattern in any direction other than that described above, and do not ...force it is displayed. [The illustration at the left shows the Transportation card No.2 (part code SA299, X58321-001) (optional).]...
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Loosen the screw on the back of the sewing machine head. 3. Tighten the screw. 1 Screw 2 End cap 1 2 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 124 Parts code XA2037001) 1 5. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 1. Set the main power switch to " O " and unplug...
Loosen the screw on the back of the sewing machine head. 3. Tighten the screw. 1 Screw 2 End cap 1 2 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 124 Parts code XA2037001) 1 5. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 1. Set the main power switch to " O " and unplug...