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Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V51 GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V51 GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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...grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. DANGER - WARNING - In addition, after using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to use extension cords. Before using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in this...use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be sure to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. ...
...grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. DANGER - WARNING - In addition, after using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to use extension cords. Before using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in this...use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be sure to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. ...
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...needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with the bag due to change without notice....stove or iron; • Do not use . 2 For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this manual. otherwise, ...
...needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with the bag due to change without notice....stove or iron; • Do not use . 2 For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this manual. otherwise, ...
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...including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • ...of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine HE1, PE500 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC...
...including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • ...of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine HE1, PE500 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC...
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...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Power supply precautions ...17 Turning on the machine ...18 Turning off the machine ...18 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Embroidery unit precautions ...19 Attaching the embroidery ...unit ...19 Removing the embroidery unit ...21 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 22 Viewing the LCD ...22 Changing 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 ...
...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Power supply precautions ...17 Turning on the machine ...18 Turning off the machine ...18 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Embroidery unit precautions ...19 Attaching the embroidery ...unit ...19 Removing the embroidery unit ...21 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 22 Viewing the LCD ...22 Changing 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 ...
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... Memory Function 69 Embroidery data precautions ...69 Saving patterns ...70 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 71 APPENDIX 73 Care and Maintenance ...74 Cleaning the machine surface ...74 Cleaning the race ...74 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 76 Attaching the embroidery foot ...76 Troubleshooting ...78 Error messages ...82 Adjusting the LCD ...85...
... Memory Function 69 Embroidery data precautions ...69 Saving patterns ...70 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 71 APPENDIX 73 Care and Maintenance ...74 Cleaning the machine surface ...74 Cleaning the race ...74 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 76 Attaching the embroidery foot ...76 Troubleshooting ...78 Error messages ...82 Adjusting the LCD ...85...
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...embroidery patterns on dark fabrics. h Embroidery You can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). f Easy-to-use needle ...and simple bobbin winder, you can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page...
...embroidery patterns on dark fabrics. h Embroidery You can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). f Easy-to-use needle ...and simple bobbin winder, you can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page...
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...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 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (...large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16...
...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 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (...large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16...
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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) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for your machine. 9 SA431 EF61: XA6630-102 SA434 SA520 SA519 EF71: XC2026...-001 - No. The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice.
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) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for your machine. 9 SA431 EF61: XA6630-102 SA434 SA520 SA519 EF71: XC2026...-001 - No. The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice.
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...on the spool pin. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the LCD. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to use the machine, etc. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread... m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to the...
...on the spool pin. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the LCD. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to use the machine, etc. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread... m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to the...
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... supply cord into the bobbin case. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to use your machine. 11 e Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to thread the needle. c Needle plate When the needle is being used for... (page 18) Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is used . d Needle plate cover (page 74)...
... supply cord into the bobbin case. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to use your machine. 11 e Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to thread the needle. c Needle plate When the needle is being used for... (page 18) Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is used . d Needle plate cover (page 74)...
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...Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the button is lowered in the fabric. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to start ...CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is embroidering, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is pressed. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is embroidering. Note z Do not press the...
...Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the button is lowered in the fabric. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to start ...CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is embroidering, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is pressed. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is embroidering. Note z Do not press the...
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... pen to perform operations. 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 on using the machine. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13...
... pen to perform operations. 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 on using the machine. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13...
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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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...extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Electric shock may result. Otherwise a fire may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the machine on and off. 1 Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the ...electricity for a long period of time. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply...
...extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Electric shock may result. Otherwise a fire may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the machine on and off. 1 Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the ...electricity for a long period of time. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply...
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... off (the a main power switch is set to "|"). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is completely a stopped. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into... a b household electrical outlet. 1 a Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c on the right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to " "), and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the...
... off (the a main power switch is set to "|"). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is completely a stopped. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into... a b household electrical outlet. 1 a Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c on the right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to " "), and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the...
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... unit may cause malfunctions. a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Note z Do not touch the connector in place. a Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may be damaged, and it . a Memo z Always turn off . Otherwise injury may cause malfunctions. The...CAUTION ● Do not move it may result. z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in the embroidery unit connector slot. It may cause malfunctions. Get the embroidery unit ready.
... unit may cause malfunctions. a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Note z Do not touch the connector in place. a Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may be damaged, and it . a Memo z Always turn off . Otherwise injury may cause malfunctions. The...CAUTION ● Do not move it may result. z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in the embroidery unit connector slot. It may cause malfunctions. Get the embroidery unit ready.
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...The confirmation message is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage, turn the power on the machine. Memo z For details on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may cause injury. X The carriage moves to the initial ...display. z Do not push on the embroidery patterns, refer to fully insert the connector into the connection port. Note z If the machine is displayed. Be sure that there is displayed. Turn on again. After removing whatever is attached. a X The embroidery unit is near...
...The confirmation message is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage, turn the power on the machine. Memo z For details on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may cause injury. X The carriage moves to the initial ...display. z Do not push on the embroidery patterns, refer to fully insert the connector into the connection port. Note z If the machine is displayed. Be sure that there is displayed. Turn on again. After removing whatever is attached. a X The embroidery unit is near...
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... removing the embroidery unit. Make sure that the machine is turned on. a • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit ... carriage. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved. a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. Removing the embroidery unit Hold the release button on the bottom left . c CAUTION ● Always turn off the...
... removing the embroidery unit. Make sure that the machine is turned on. a • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit ... carriage. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved. a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. Removing the embroidery unit Hold the release button on the bottom left . c CAUTION ● Always turn off the...
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... "Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). Memo z Refer to the message displayed on the right side of the machine. Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the screen with your finger or a touch...
... "Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). Memo z Refer to the message displayed on the right side of the machine. Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the screen with your finger or a touch...
