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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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g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). h Embroidery You can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to -use needle ... can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on dark fabrics. Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can...
g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). h Embroidery You can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to -use needle ... can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on dark fabrics. Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can...
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... 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. Part Name 1 Seam ripper... 2 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included....
... 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. Part Name 1 Seam ripper... 2 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included....
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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 ... nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for embroidery Part Code Americas Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN: XC5996-001 - 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 ...
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 ... nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for embroidery Part Code Americas Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN: XC5996-001 - 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 ...
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... messages appear in the LCD. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to operate the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the...cut them. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to raise and lower the embroidery foot . d Bobbin winder (page 29) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. h Presser foot lever (page 28) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to thread the needle. Front view a Thread ...
... messages appear in the LCD. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to operate the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the...cut them. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to raise and lower the embroidery foot . d Bobbin winder (page 29) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. h Presser foot lever (page 28) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to thread the needle. Front view a Thread ...
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... (page 35) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle ... slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to clean the bobbin case and race. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the thread guide disk...
... (page 35) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle ... slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to clean the bobbin case and race. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the thread guide disk...
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... have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is stopped to the machine may occur. Operation buttons The operation ... under the embroidery foot or while the machine is moved to raise the needle before threading the needle. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is embroidering, otherwise damage to start or stop button to the machine may occur. Be sure to the right side. ...
... have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is stopped to the machine may occur. Operation buttons The operation ... under the embroidery foot or while the machine is moved to raise the needle before threading the needle. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is embroidering, otherwise damage to start or stop button to the machine may occur. Be sure to the right side. ...
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... save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. g Settings key Press to the previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 d Next page key Press to display the next page when there are items that...
... save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. g Settings key Press to the previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 d Next page key Press to display the next page when there are items that...
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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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...8595; 7 Upper thread setup Set up the thread, refer 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. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery... are as follows. 1 Embroidery unit attachment Attach 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 the selected pattern. For details, refer to "Preparing the Fabric"...
...8595; 7 Upper thread setup Set up the thread, refer 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. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery... are as follows. 1 Embroidery unit attachment Attach 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 the selected pattern. For details, refer to "Preparing the Fabric"...
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... frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / previous page. 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. X The initial screen appears again...
... frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / previous page. 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. X The initial screen appears again...
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... injury. ● Be careful when embroidering overlapping patterns. For details, refer to "Attaching a stabilizer material to "Optional accessories" (page 9). For the bobbin thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. z Before starting to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ■ Other Embroidery frames "small"...that are optional. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that matches the size of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery. If there is space between the embroidery foot...
... injury. ● Be careful when embroidering overlapping patterns. For details, refer to "Attaching a stabilizer material to "Optional accessories" (page 9). For the bobbin thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. z Before starting to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ■ Other Embroidery frames "small"...that are optional. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that matches the size of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery. If there is space between the embroidery foot...
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... size This model Other model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other bobbin may not turn out correctly. If you use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151... not operate correctly. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 For details, refer to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine. If bobbins from other threads, the pattern may ...
... size This model Other model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other bobbin may not turn out correctly. If you use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151... not operate correctly. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 For details, refer to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine. If bobbins from other threads, the pattern may ...
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... front at the bottom. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the bobbin until it snaps into the notch in orange. Press down on the left. a b a Spool cap ... pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned so that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft so b that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may be damaged. ● Three spool cap ...best fits the size of the c arrow until it snaps into place. Pick up in the bobbin. Place the bobbin on the shaft fits into place. Note z If the spool is not positioned correctly, the ...
... front at the bottom. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the bobbin until it snaps into the notch in orange. Press down on the left. a b a Spool cap ... pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned so that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft so b that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may be damaged. ● Three spool cap ...best fits the size of the c arrow until it snaps into place. Pick up in the bobbin. Place the bobbin on the shaft fits into place. Note z If the spool is not positioned correctly, the ...
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...Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Pull the thread from the spool and pass the g thread under the pretension disk. a a Thread guide a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before... placing the spool of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise under the i hook of thread onto the spool pin. b c d b Hook c ...
...Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Pull the thread from the spool and pass the g thread under the pretension disk. a a Thread guide a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before... placing the spool of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise under the i hook of thread onto the spool pin. b c d b Hook c ...
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... your left hand to hold the thread that the thread is wound incorrectly, press (Start/stop the bobbin winding. X The bobbin winding will stop button) once. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the bobbin or the needle may become tangled in cutter) CAUTION ● Be sure to stop button) once ... is displayed on the LCD screen. is being wound correctly. While using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled and fail to stop button) immediately to wind the thread. 32 Memo z Make sure that was passed ...
... your left hand to hold the thread that the thread is wound incorrectly, press (Start/stop the bobbin winding. X The bobbin winding will stop button) once. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the bobbin or the needle may become tangled in cutter) CAUTION ● Be sure to stop button) once ... is displayed on the LCD screen. is being wound correctly. While using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled and fail to stop button) immediately to wind the thread. 32 Memo z Make sure that was passed ...
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... When the machine is started or the handwheel is set to stop the bobbin winding. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button Winding/Installing the Bobbin 33 a a Start/stop button) once to the right side, the ...then remove the ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. winding thread guide correctly, the thread may be damaged; b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the pretension disk ...
... When the machine is started or the handwheel is set to stop the bobbin winding. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button Winding/Installing the Bobbin 33 a a Start/stop button) once to the right side, the ...then remove the ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. winding thread guide correctly, the thread may be damaged; b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the pretension disk ...
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...under the pretension disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539151)). CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread. 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...Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. e Note z Make sure that surround the bobbin case. Install the bobbin wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. ...
...under the pretension disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539151)). CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread. 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...Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. e Note z Make sure that surround the bobbin case. Install the bobbin wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. ...
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... button) once or a twice to insert the bobbin correctly. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your left hand. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 35 Remove the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as indicated...bottom with your left hand. Pass the thread through the slot as shown with your right hand. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your right g hand, and then guide the thread as shown, and h then pull the thread out ...
... button) once or a twice to insert the bobbin correctly. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your left hand. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 35 Remove the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as indicated...bottom with your left hand. Pass the thread through the slot as shown with your right hand. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your right g hand, and then guide the thread as shown, and h then pull the thread out ...