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GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual
GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual
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... cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering. WARNING - Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the unit. Do not ...manual, or if you are being used or where oxygen is being administered. 5 Special care is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into any air openings blocked. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it...
... cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering. WARNING - Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the unit. Do not ...manual, or if you are being used or where oxygen is being administered. 5 Special care is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into any air openings blocked. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it...
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... intended for its intended use . 1 For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 8 For repair or adjustment: ...or detergents to clean the case. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to change without notice. Use this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the...
... intended for its intended use . 1 For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 8 For repair or adjustment: ...or detergents to clean the case. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to change without notice. Use this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the...
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... ...5 Accessories ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 8 Front view ...8 Needle and embroidery foot section ...9 Right-side/rear view ...9 Operation buttons ...10 Operation panel ...11 ......15 Removing the embroidery unit ...16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD...20 Changing the machine settings ...21 Checking machine operating procedures ...23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin...
... ...5 Accessories ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 8 Front view ...8 Needle and embroidery foot section ...9 Right-side/rear view ...9 Operation buttons ...10 Operation panel ...11 ......15 Removing the embroidery unit ...16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD...20 Changing the machine settings ...21 Checking machine operating procedures ...23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin...
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... Bobbin Case Adjustment 68 Correct tension...68 Bobbin thread is loose...68 Bobbin thread is tight ...68 APPENDIX 69 Care and Maintenance ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the race ...70 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 72 Attaching the embroidery Foot "Q" ...72 Troubleshooting ...74 Error messages ...78 Adjusting the LCD ...81...
... Bobbin Case Adjustment 68 Correct tension...68 Bobbin thread is loose...68 Bobbin thread is tight ...68 APPENDIX 69 Care and Maintenance ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the race ...70 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 72 Attaching the embroidery Foot "Q" ...72 Troubleshooting ...74 Error messages ...78 Adjusting the LCD ...81...
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... addition, after embroidering (page 51). d Embroidery You can quickly and easily be wound with thread (page 24). Before using the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. Machine Features 1 23 4 a Simple bobbin-winding The bobbin can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from...
... addition, after embroidering (page 51). d Embroidery You can quickly and easily be wound with thread (page 24). Before using the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. Machine Features 1 23 4 a Simple bobbin-winding The bobbin can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from...
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.... 16. 17. *75/11 3 needles 90/14 1 needle No. Part Name 10 Spool net 11 Operation manual 12 Quick reference guide 13 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Screwdriver (large) 6 Screwdriver (small) 7 Spool cap (large) 8 Spool cap (medium) 9 Spool cap (small) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X54243-051 SA156 SFB...
.... 16. 17. *75/11 3 needles 90/14 1 needle No. Part Name 10 Spool net 11 Operation manual 12 Quick reference guide 13 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Screwdriver (large) 6 Screwdriver (small) 7 Spool cap (large) 8 Spool cap (medium) 9 Spool cap (small) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X54243-051 SA156 SFB...
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Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3: X81175-001 EBT-CEN 6 (multi-position)) H 30 .../ EF83 SA445 EF83: XD0599-002 EF85: XD0601-002 SA442/ EF82 EF82: XD0598-002 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 7 Part Name Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other EBT-PE SA520 SA519 EBT-PEN: Embroidery set (medium) XC5996-001 5 H 10 cm X W 10 cm BM4: X81267-001 (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) EBT-CEN Embroidery...
Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3: X81175-001 EBT-CEN 6 (multi-position)) H 30 .../ EF83 SA445 EF83: XD0599-002 EF85: XD0601-002 SA442/ EF82 EF82: XD0598-002 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 7 Part Name Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other EBT-PE SA520 SA519 EBT-PEN: Embroidery set (medium) XC5996-001 5 H 10 cm X W 10 cm BM4: X81267-001 (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) EBT-CEN Embroidery...
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... patterns can be displayed (page 11). 8 h Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for using the machine, carefully read these buttons to check the position of the machine and their functions are described below. k Embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. b Thread ...plate, pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. m Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. e Top cover Open the top cover to cut them. i Presser foot lever Raise and lower the...
... patterns can be displayed (page 11). 8 h Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for using the machine, carefully read these buttons to check the position of the machine and their functions are described below. k Embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. b Thread ...plate, pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. m Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. e Top cover Open the top cover to cut them. i Presser foot lever Raise and lower the...
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... power supply jack. b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to raise and lower the needle. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used for embroidering. Memo z Refer to pages 8 through 11 while you (counterclockwise) to use your... machine. 9 c Needle plate When the needle is used . a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. f Main...
... power supply jack. b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to raise and lower the needle. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used for embroidering. Memo z Refer to pages 8 through 11 while you (counterclockwise) to use your... machine. 9 c Needle plate When the needle is used . a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. f Main...
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...the button twice sews one stitch. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic machine operations. Green: The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is pressed. z When cutting thread thicker... lowered in the fabric. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is moved to the machine may occur. Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break,...
...the button twice sews one stitch. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic machine operations. Green: The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is pressed. z When cutting thread thicker... lowered in the fabric. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is moved to the machine may occur. Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break,...
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a c d e b h f a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. g Settings key Press to display the pattern type selection screen. g f Embroidery key Press to display the settings screen. h Help key Press... bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 11 c Previous page key Press to store patterns in the machine's memory. b Back key Press to return to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 20). e Memory key Press to display the previous screen when ...
a c d e b h f a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. g Settings key Press to display the pattern type selection screen. g f Embroidery key Press to display the settings screen. h Help key Press... bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 11 c Previous page key Press to store patterns in the machine's memory. b Back key Press to return to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 20). e Memory key Press to display the previous screen when ...
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... embroidery unit 15 Removing the embroidery unit 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions 18 Turning on the machine 19 Turning off the machine 19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures 23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions...
... embroidery unit 15 Removing the embroidery unit 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions 18 Turning on the machine 19 Turning off the machine 19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures 23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions...
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... Step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 1 Attaching the embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.) For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 15). ↓ 2 Checking the needle Use a needle matched to "Upper Threading" (page 30...
... Step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 1 Attaching the embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.) For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 15). ↓ 2 Checking the needle Use a needle matched to "Upper Threading" (page 30...
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... the embroidery unit in place. a Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Turn on the machine" (page 19). X The confirmation message is attached. Before turning on the machine, attach the embroidery unit to "Turning on the machine. Push it clicks and stops. It may result. c • For ...CAUTION ● Do not move it . X The embroidery unit is displayed. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit Cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained below. Turn off the...
... the embroidery unit in place. a Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Turn on the machine" (page 19). X The confirmation message is attached. Before turning on the machine, attach the embroidery unit to "Turning on the machine. Push it clicks and stops. It may result. c • For ...CAUTION ● Do not move it . X The embroidery unit is displayed. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit Cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained below. Turn off the...
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...to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 49). 16 CAUTION ● Always turn the power on again. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is displayed on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). It may cause injury. Make sure that no ...objects or hands are near the carriage. Press , and then press . Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. a • For details on the screen, the message above will be stored. Removing the embroidery unit • When...
...to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 49). 16 CAUTION ● Always turn the power on again. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is displayed on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). It may cause injury. Make sure that no ...objects or hands are near the carriage. Press , and then press . Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. a • For details on the screen, the message above will be stored. Removing the embroidery unit • When...
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Attaching the Embroidery Unit 17 Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. 1 a a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment.
Attaching the Embroidery Unit 17 Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. 1 a a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment.
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...● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time. Using other power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the machine on the cord. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the... power cord to remove it 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 CAUTION ...
...● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time. Using other power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the machine on the cord. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the... power cord to remove it 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 CAUTION ...
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... is being operated, turn off . Press the left side of the main power switch on b the right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Unplug the power supply cord from the power d supply jack. Unplug the power supply cord from the c... electrician to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). X The lamps, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is intended to install the proper outlet. Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into...
... is being operated, turn off . Press the left side of the main power switch on b the right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Unplug the power supply cord from the power d supply jack. Unplug the power supply cord from the c... electrician to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). X The lamps, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is intended to install the proper outlet. Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into...
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... The screen shown below appears after the confirmation message was displayed by lightly touching the LCD. (The machine can be set so that the opening screen appears. Viewing the LCD When the machine is turned on , the opening screen is not displayed (page 21).) ■ Pattern type selection ...screen a b c d g e f a Embroidery patterns b Additional embroidery patterns c Alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Embroidery card f Patterns stored in the machine's memory g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position Memo z Refer to "Error messages" (page 78) for using the...
... The screen shown below appears after the confirmation message was displayed by lightly touching the LCD. (The machine can be set so that the opening screen appears. Viewing the LCD When the machine is turned on , the opening screen is not displayed (page 21).) ■ Pattern type selection ...screen a b c d g e f a Embroidery patterns b Additional embroidery patterns c Alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Embroidery card f Patterns stored in the machine's memory g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position Memo z Refer to "Error messages" (page 78) for using the...