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... 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 Embroidery data precautions ...69...
... 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 Embroidery data precautions ...69...
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... website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 e Quick-set bobbin You can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). A red or orange light indicates an...be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34).
... website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 e Quick-set bobbin You can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). A red or orange light indicates an...be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34).
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..., contact your dealer. Part Name 13 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. Included accessories 1. 2. 3.*1 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13...
..., contact your dealer. Part Name 13 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. Included accessories 1. 2. 3.*1 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13...
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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 ... Americas Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN: XC5996-001 - z Visit your machine. 9 Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. 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 inches × W 4 inches)...
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 ... Americas Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN: XC5996-001 - z Visit your machine. 9 Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. 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 inches × W 4 inches)...
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... embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot . m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31) Pass the thread under this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how...
... embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot . m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31) Pass the thread under this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how...
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... embroidering is stopped, the needle is moved to the machine may occur. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 Green: Red: Orange: The machine...
... embroidering is stopped, the needle is moved to the machine may occur. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 Green: Red: Orange: The machine...
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... (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 For details, refer to the previous screen. b Back key Press to return to "LCD (Liquid...
... (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 For details, refer to the previous screen. b Back key Press to return to "LCD (Liquid...
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... the embroidery unit. The basic steps for embroidering. For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 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 "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19...
... the embroidery unit. The basic steps for embroidering. For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 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 "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19...
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Turn on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on the machine. Press b panel. (Help key) on . Memo z For details on the LCD ...key) to return to the d next page. 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...
Turn on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on the machine. Press b panel. (Help key) on . Memo z For details on the LCD ...key) to return to the d next page. 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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Prepare a piece of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is enough bobbin thread. Note z Always use stabilizer when embroidering projects, especially when embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 home ...prevent poor quality embroidery designs. z When replacing the needle, refer to "Optional accessories" (page 9). For the bobbin thread, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery to the fabric to use the embroidery bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that matches the size of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame...
Prepare a piece of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is enough bobbin thread. Note z Always use stabilizer when embroidering projects, especially when embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 home ...prevent poor quality embroidery designs. z When replacing the needle, refer to "Optional accessories" (page 9). For the bobbin thread, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery to the fabric to use the embroidery bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that matches the size of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame...
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...-151)) designed specifically for this machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other bobbin may not turn out correctly. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 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 the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. CAUTION ● Only use...
...-151)) designed specifically for this machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other bobbin may not turn out correctly. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 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 the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. CAUTION ● Only use...
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... the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may be damaged. ● 30 Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Note z If the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to its original position. a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may...
... the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may be damaged. ● 30 Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Note z If the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to its original position. a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may...
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... the LCD screen. Press (Start/stop button X The bobbin starts winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using your left hand to hold the thread that the thread is wound counterclockwise, the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to pull the thread tightly and wind it . While using the cutter...
... the LCD screen. Press (Start/stop button X The bobbin starts winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using your left hand to hold the thread that the thread is wound counterclockwise, the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to pull the thread tightly and wind it . While using the cutter...
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... same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539151)). e Note z Make sure that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that surround the bobbin case. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 31). 34 Installing the bobbin a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and c then remove the...
... same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539151)). e Note z Make sure that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that surround the bobbin case. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 31). 34 Installing the bobbin a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and c then remove the...
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a b 2 1 a Tab b Lower-left corner of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 63). Next, thread the upper thread. GETTING READY Note z If the thread is finished. i Insert the tab in "Upper Threading" (page 37). 36 You can begin embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread. a a Tension-adjusting spring Reattach the bobbin cover. Continue with the procedure in the lower-left corner X The bobbin threading is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.
a b 2 1 a Tab b Lower-left corner of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 63). Next, thread the upper thread. GETTING READY Note z If the thread is finished. i Insert the tab in "Upper Threading" (page 37). 36 You can begin embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread. a a Tension-adjusting spring Reattach the bobbin cover. Continue with the procedure in the lower-left corner X The bobbin threading is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.
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Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder. Otherwise, the .../stop button or needle position button. Firmly insert the embroidery frame guide into the bobbin case. a a Needle position button Pass the embroidery frame under the presser d foot while raising the presser foot lever... even further. Bobbin" (page 29). Note z Be sure to raise the needle. b a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage...
Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder. Otherwise, the .../stop button or needle position button. Firmly insert the embroidery frame guide into the bobbin case. a a Needle position button Pass the embroidery frame under the presser d foot while raising the presser foot lever... even further. Bobbin" (page 29). Note z Be sure to raise the needle. b a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage...
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... of fabric If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (-) counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension. ■ Bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric. Turning the screw too much or providing force in damage to the...
... of fabric If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (-) counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension. ■ Bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric. Turning the screw too much or providing force in damage to the...
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...on the screen. Press to return to stop button) to the previous screen. X The confirmation message is complete, When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine stops. c If the needle count is not displayed, press (Settings key), and then use to...the needle count on the screen b and make a note of it again. 2 Set the upper thread or bobbin thread. Editing and Saving Patterns 67 Memo z When the bobbin thread runs out, cut the threads and remove the embroidery frame before turning off , the embroidery size and layout return to move the...
...on the screen. Press to return to stop button) to the previous screen. X The confirmation message is complete, When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine stops. c If the needle count is not displayed, press (Settings key), and then use to...the needle count on the screen b and make a note of it again. 2 Set the upper thread or bobbin thread. Editing and Saving Patterns 67 Memo z When the bobbin thread runs out, cut the threads and remove the embroidery frame before turning off , the embroidery size and layout return to move the...
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...Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into i the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on the bobbin thread ● Never use a bobbin case that the bobbin case is scratched. tangled, the needle may break. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to the...Be sure that is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break or Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. a c b a a Cleaning brush a Needle plate cover b Race c Bobbin thread sensor CAUTION Note z Do not apply oil to g remove any lint and dust...
...Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into i the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on the bobbin thread ● Never use a bobbin case that the bobbin case is scratched. tangled, the needle may break. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to the...Be sure that is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break or Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. a c b a a Cleaning brush a Needle plate cover b Race c Bobbin thread sensor CAUTION Note z Do not apply oil to g remove any lint and dust...
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... pulled out was pulled off around the hole in the bobbin case, clean the race. Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. The bobbin is scratched, or has a burr on the bobbin. The thread is tangled or breaks. Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. Make sure that was not...
... pulled out was pulled off around the hole in the bobbin case, clean the race. Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. The bobbin is scratched, or has a burr on the bobbin. The thread is tangled or breaks. Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. Make sure that was not...