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..., as a stove or iron; Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use as contained in the ...machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering. 6 This machine is...
..., as a stove or iron; Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use as contained in the ...machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering. 6 This machine is...
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... Features ...7 Accessories ...8 Included accessories ...8 Optional accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and embroidery foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic...the machine settings ...23 Checking machine operating procedures ...25 Preparing Items 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...
... Features ...7 Accessories ...8 Included accessories ...8 Optional accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and embroidery foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic...the machine settings ...23 Checking machine operating procedures ...25 Preparing Items 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...
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A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, ...
A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, ...
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... Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (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, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is on machine.) 3 Needle set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) Embroidery set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 ...
... Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (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, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is on machine.) 3 Needle set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) Embroidery set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 ...
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... when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to operate the machine. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread ... b Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this dial. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. Before using the machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the machine and their functions are described below.
... when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to operate the machine. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread ... b Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this dial. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. Before using the machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the machine and their functions are described below.
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... and the other to clean the bobbin case and race. g Power supply jack (page 18) Insert the plug on and off. d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to the computer. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to use your machine. 11 f Main... embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle plate When the needle is being used for embroidering. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through 13 ...
... and the other to clean the bobbin case and race. g Power supply jack (page 18) Insert the plug on and off. d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to the computer. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to use your machine. 11 f Main... embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle plate When the needle is being used for embroidering. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through 13 ...
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... the machine is embroidering. Be sure to start or stop embroidering. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to raise the needle before threading the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering, otherwise damage... or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 The machine can not embroider. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to the machine's operation mode. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is lowered ...
... the machine is embroidering. Be sure to start or stop embroidering. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to raise the needle before threading the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering, otherwise damage... or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 The machine can not embroider. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to the machine's operation mode. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is lowered ...
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... LCD. f Embroidery key Press to perform operations. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. Touch the keys displayed...
... LCD. f Embroidery key Press to perform operations. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. Touch the keys displayed...
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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 1 GETTING READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter.
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...and hoop it in an embroidery frame. For details, refer to the fabric. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 61). 16 For details on setting up the upper thread according to "Replacing the... needle" (page 28). ↓ 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. The basic steps for ...
...and hoop it in an embroidery frame. For details, refer to the fabric. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 61). 16 For details on setting up the upper thread according to "Replacing the... needle" (page 28). ↓ 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. The basic steps for ...
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... the proper outlet. Turning off the machine When you have finished using the machine, turn off . Make sure that the machine is turned on, the needle will make sound when it off the machine and unplug the power supply cord.
... the proper outlet. Turning off the machine When you have finished using the machine, turn off . Make sure that the machine is turned on, the needle will make sound when it off the machine and unplug the power supply cord.
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... 23 Lighter Darker Display the service count which is the number for embroidering" (page 51). For details on the setting while embroidering, refer 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 . Memo z The...
... 23 Lighter Darker Display the service count which is the number for embroidering" (page 51). For details on the setting while embroidering, refer 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 . Memo z The...
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... to the item 1 selection screen. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on . a X The LCD comes on the LCD. 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. Displays simple explanations of ...
... to the item 1 selection screen. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on . a X The LCD comes on the LCD. 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. Displays simple explanations of ...
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...and the fabric, the fabric can be embroidered. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use (Needle position button) to the fabric" (page 43). ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or country... thread. For details, refer to "Attaching a stabilizer material to raise the needle. For the bobbin thread, use stabilizer when embroidering projects, especially when embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. If you want to prevent poor...
...and the fabric, the fabric can be embroidered. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use (Needle position button) to the fabric" (page 43). ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or country... thread. For details, refer to "Attaching a stabilizer material to raise the needle. For the bobbin thread, use stabilizer when embroidering projects, especially when embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. If you want to prevent poor...
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... a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. Preparing the Needle Before starting embroidering, check the needle and replace it if necessary. Do not use home sewing machine needles. z Never use bent needles. Needle precautions 1 Be sure to read and carefully follow the...
... a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. Preparing the Needle Before starting embroidering, check the needle and replace it if necessary. Do not use home sewing machine needles. z Never use bent needles. Needle precautions 1 Be sure to read and carefully follow the...
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...the presser foot lever. CAUTION z Before replacing the needle, be damaged. a Hold the needle with the screwdriver. d a a Presser foot lever 28 CAUTION z Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, and then e...to cover the hole in "Checking the needle" (page 27). Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. a b a Needle position button Turn off the machine. With the flat side of the needle toward the rear f of the operation...
...the presser foot lever. CAUTION z Before replacing the needle, be damaged. a Hold the needle with the screwdriver. d a a Presser foot lever 28 CAUTION z Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, and then e...to cover the hole in "Checking the needle" (page 27). Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. a b a Needle position button Turn off the machine. With the flat side of the needle toward the rear f of the operation...
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.... If the bobbin thread is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. While using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin or the needle may be damaged. Note z Do not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the...
.... If the bobbin thread is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. While using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin or the needle may be damaged. Note z Do not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the...
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Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will make a clicking sound; It may result in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled ...
Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will make a clicking sound; It may result in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled ...
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...-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. If bobbins from the shaft. Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding...
...-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. If bobbins from the shaft. Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding...
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...the bobbin cover. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 35 Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your right g hand...as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to the right. a 1 b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the machine. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your left hand. c...
...the bobbin cover. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 35 Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your right g hand...as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to the right. a 1 b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the machine. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your left hand. c...