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... for embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle ...27 Needle precautions ...27 Checking the needle ...27 Replacing the needle ...28 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Bobbin precautions ...29 Winding the bobbin ...29 Installing the bobbin ...34 Upper Threading ...37 About the spool of thread ...37 Threading the upper thread ...38 Preparing the Fabric ...43 Attaching a stabilizer...
... for embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle ...27 Needle precautions ...27 Checking the needle ...27 Replacing the needle ...28 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Bobbin precautions ...29 Winding the bobbin ...29 Installing the bobbin ...34 Upper Threading ...37 About the spool of thread ...37 Threading the upper thread ...38 Preparing the Fabric ...43 Attaching a stabilizer...
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... ...57 Appliquéing ...59 Editing and Saving Patterns 61 Adjusting the layout and the size ...61 Adjusting the upper thread tension ...63 Adjusting the bobbin thread tension ...64 Connecting character patterns ...65 Resewing ...66 Thread runs out partway through a design ...67 Stopping while embroidering ...67 Using the Memory Function 69...
... ...57 Appliquéing ...59 Editing and Saving Patterns 61 Adjusting the layout and the size ...61 Adjusting the upper thread tension ...63 Adjusting the bobbin thread tension ...64 Connecting character patterns ...65 Resewing ...66 Thread runs out partway through a design ...67 Stopping while embroidering ...67 Using the Memory Function 69...
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... designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). f Easy-to embroider. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader...using the USB cable (page 71). e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). h Embroidery You can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can embroider built-in your PC become ...
... designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). f Easy-to embroider. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader...using the USB cable (page 71). e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). h Embroidery You can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can embroider built-in your PC become ...
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Part Name 1 Seam ripper 2 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 ...-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 X59476-021 130012-024 No. Accessories After opening the box...
Part Name 1 Seam ripper 2 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 ...-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 X59476-021 130012-024 No. Accessories After opening the box...
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z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. No. 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 (H 6-3/4 ...-PEN: XC5996-001 - The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". SA431 EF61: XA6630-102 SA434 SA520 SA519 EF71: XC2026-102 BM5: XE0615-001 BM3: XE0806-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts...
z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. No. 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 (H 6-3/4 ...-PEN: XC5996-001 - The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". SA431 EF61: XA6630-102 SA434 SA520 SA519 EF71: XC2026-102 BM5: XE0615-001 BM3: XE0806-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts...
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...the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot . e LCD (...Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 d Bobbin winder (page 29) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the machine, etc. f Operation panel (page 13...
...the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot . e LCD (...Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 d Bobbin winder (page 29) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the machine, etc. f Operation panel (page 13...
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... view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to clean the bobbin case and race. e Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is used . c Embroidery... Refer to pages 10 through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. a Handle Carry the machine ...
... view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to clean the bobbin case and race. e Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is used . c Embroidery... Refer to pages 10 through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. a Handle Carry the machine ...
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...various basic machine operations. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is moved to the machine may occur. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is lowered in the fabric. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to start or stop embroidering. The machine embroiders at... one stitch. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is ...
...various basic machine operations. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is moved to the machine may occur. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is lowered in the fabric. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to start or stop embroidering. The machine embroiders at... one stitch. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is ...
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... Press to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 c Previous page key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the...
... Press to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 c Previous page key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the...
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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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... 29). ↓ 4 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ↓ 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details, refer to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery frame. For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery ...
... 29). ↓ 4 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ↓ 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details, refer to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery frame. For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery ...
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...the operation X The help screen appears. procedures Press (Previous page key) to return to be referred on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on the LCD display for the ... topic appears. c ab c After you finish viewing, press e key) two 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. ...
...the operation X The help screen appears. procedures Press (Previous page key) to return to be referred on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on the LCD display for the ... topic appears. c ab c After you finish viewing, press e key) two 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. ...
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...embroidery thread or country thread. If there is space between the embroidery foot and the fabric, the fabric can be sure there is enough bobbin thread. The needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material...larger than the embroidery frame that are optional. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use the embroidery bobbin thread. Use a water soluble sheet on lightweight or stretch fabrics. For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ■ ...
...embroidery thread or country thread. If there is space between the embroidery foot and the fabric, the fabric can be sure there is enough bobbin thread. The needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material...larger than the embroidery frame that are optional. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use the embroidery bobbin thread. Use a water soluble sheet on lightweight or stretch fabrics. For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ■ ...
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... injuries or damage to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. 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 prepare the bobbin thread. For details, refer to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. Use of the same type (part code: SA156...
... injuries or damage to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. 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 prepare the bobbin thread. For details, refer to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. Use of the same type (part code: SA156...
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... or the spool cap is inserted onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spring on the slit in the bobbin. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to choose a spool cap that is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool... pin. GETTING READY Turn on the left. Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Press down on the bobbin winder shaft so b that the spool is too small for the spool being used , the thread may become tangled around...
... or the spool cap is inserted onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spring on the slit in the bobbin. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to choose a spool cap that is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool... pin. GETTING READY Turn on the left. Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Press down on the bobbin winder shaft so b that the spool is too small for the spool being used , the thread may become tangled around...
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... from the spool and pass the g thread under the hook of the spool. a b a a Thread guide cover Pull the thread to the front. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 31 Note Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover h and to the right, pass it under the i hook of the... thread that the thread passes under the pretension disk. When the spool net is too long, fold it in as far as possible. a a Thread guide a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that winds off quickly, such as possible. b c d b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it to "Adjusting the upper thread tension" (page 63...
... from the spool and pass the g thread under the hook of the spool. a b a a Thread guide cover Pull the thread to the front. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 31 Note Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover h and to the right, pass it under the i hook of the... thread that the thread passes under the pretension disk. When the spool net is too long, fold it in as far as possible. a a Thread guide a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that winds off quickly, such as possible. b c d b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it to "Adjusting the upper thread tension" (page 63...
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.... Memo z Make sure that the thread is wound without cutting the thread using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread through the guide k slit in the...) once. Pass the end of the thread. Note z Do not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin. If the bobbin thread is wound counterclockwise, the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. Otherwise, the machine may become tangled in cutter) CAUTION ● Be sure to...
.... Memo z Make sure that the thread is wound without cutting the thread using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread through the guide k slit in the...) once. Pass the end of the thread. Note z Do not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin. If the bobbin thread is wound counterclockwise, the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. Otherwise, the machine may become tangled in cutter) CAUTION ● Be sure to...
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...9632; When the thread became tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button Winding/Installing the Bobbin 33 b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.... move. (Embroidering is impossible.) z When the machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not a malfunction. a a Start/stop button) once to the following procedure.
...9632; When the thread became tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button Winding/Installing the Bobbin 33 b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.... move. (Embroidering is impossible.) z When the machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not a malfunction. a a Start/stop button) once to the following procedure.
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... indicated by marks that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539151)). CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. Installing the bobbin a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near the...
... indicated by marks that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539151)). CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. Installing the bobbin a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near the...
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... off the machine. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your left hand. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Remove the bobbin cover. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 35 b Slide the bobbin cover latch to thread the machine as indicated. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread ... thread as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to insert the bobbin correctly. c a b • Be sure to drop the bobbin. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Pass the thread through the slot as shown with your left hand....
... off the machine. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your left hand. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Remove the bobbin cover. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 35 b Slide the bobbin cover latch to thread the machine as indicated. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread ... thread as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to insert the bobbin correctly. c a b • Be sure to drop the bobbin. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Pass the thread through the slot as shown with your left hand....
