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... necessary when the machine is intended for household use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as a stove or iron; Use this machine. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is used . • Always consult... the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use . 2 Do not use outdoors. 7 ...
... necessary when the machine is intended for household use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as a stove or iron; Use this machine. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is used . • Always consult... the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use . 2 Do not use outdoors. 7 ...
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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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d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to -use needle threader You can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). f Easy-to work on dark fabrics. b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, ...
d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to -use needle threader You can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). f Easy-to work on dark fabrics. b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, ...
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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 ...-201 XE5366-001 XC4487-021 8 Included accessories 1. 2. 3.*1 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. *1 75/11 3 needles, 90/14 1 needle 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...
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 ...-201 XE5366-001 XC4487-021 8 Included accessories 1. 2. 3.*1 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. *1 75/11 3 needles, 90/14 1 needle 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...
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... descriptions to learn the names of thread on this dial. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of the machine parts. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22) Setting... for the embroidery unit. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. b Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc...
... descriptions to learn the names of thread on this dial. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of the machine parts. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22) Setting... for the embroidery unit. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. b Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc...
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... and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to raise and lower the needle. g Power supply jack (page 18) Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. Do not ...Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. 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 embroidering. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is...
... and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to raise and lower the needle. g Power supply jack (page 18) Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. Do not ...Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. 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 embroidering. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is...
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...damage to cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. The button changes color according to raise or lower the needle. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to the machine's operation mode. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is ...damage to the right side. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may occur. The machine can not embroider. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Operation buttons The operation ...
...damage to cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. The button changes color according to raise or lower the needle. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to the machine's operation mode. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is ...damage to the right side. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may occur. The machine can not embroider. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Operation buttons The operation ...
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... and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 g Settings key Press to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. c Previous page key Press...
... and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 g Settings key Press to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. c Previous page key Press...
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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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...frame to the fabric. The basic steps for embroidering. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to the embroidery unit. For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). ↓ 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, ...
...frame to the fabric. The basic steps for embroidering. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to the embroidery unit. For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). ↓ 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, ...
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... from the c electrical outlet. Note z If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn off (the a main power switch is turned on, the needle will make sound when it off. GETTING READY Turning on the machine Memo z Before turning on the machine, be sure to turn it off. Unplug...
... from the c electrical outlet. Note z If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn off (the a main power switch is turned on, the needle will make sound when it off. GETTING READY Turning on the machine Memo z Before turning on the machine, be sure to turn it off. Unplug...
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... the service count which is selected) Thread color/Time to "Setting 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 . Program version...
... the service count which is selected) Thread color/Time to "Setting 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 . Program version...
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... comes on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on . Memo z For details on the LCD display for the selected 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. Displays simple explanations of ...
... comes on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on . Memo z For details on the LCD display for the selected 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. Displays simple explanations of ...
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.... If you want to "Setting the fabric in injury. ● Be careful when embroidering overlapping patterns. For details, refer to embroider. The needle may break, resulting in the embroidery frame" (page 44). 26 For details, refer to "Attaching a stabilizer material to embroider, be embroidered....to the fabric" (page 43). ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the machine is not space, do not embroider the fabric. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that matches...
.... If you want to "Setting the fabric in injury. ● Be careful when embroidering overlapping patterns. For details, refer to embroider. The needle may break, resulting in the embroidery frame" (page 44). 26 For details, refer to "Attaching a stabilizer material to embroider, be embroidered....to the fabric" (page 43). ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the machine is not space, do not embroider the fabric. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that matches...
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... machine is even. z Never use home sewing machine needles. CAUTION z Only use bent needles. Do not use a bent needle. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle. Needle precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following precautions...
... machine is even. z Never use home sewing machine needles. CAUTION z Only use bent needles. Do not use a bent needle. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle. Needle precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following precautions...
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...according to the instructions in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand... then e use the screwdriver to remove the needle. Note z Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn the needle clamp screw toward the rear f of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Otherwise, the needle may break or damage may be sure to ...
...according to the instructions in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand... then e use the screwdriver to remove the needle. Note z Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn the needle clamp screw toward the rear f of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Otherwise, the needle may break or damage may be sure to ...
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... the thread. While using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may become tangled and fail to run out. a a Start/stop . GETTING READY Wind the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use...
... the thread. While using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may become tangled and fail to run out. a a Start/stop . GETTING READY Wind the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use...
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... the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button) once to the right side, the needle will not move. (Embroidering is impossible.) z When the machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. winding thread guide correctly, the thread may be...
... the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button) once to the right side, the needle will not move. (Embroidering is impossible.) z When the machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. winding thread guide correctly, the thread may be...
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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. e Note z Make sure that surround the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that has been...
...-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. e Note z Make sure that surround the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that has been...
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... your right hand. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to insert the bobbin correctly. Press... (Needle position button) once or a twice to thread the machine as indicated. a 1 b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the machine. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Pass the thread...
... your right hand. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to insert the bobbin correctly. Press... (Needle position button) once or a twice to thread the machine as indicated. a 1 b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the machine. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Pass the thread...