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GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual
GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual
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... buttons ...10 Operation panel ...11 GETTING READY 13 Embroidery Step by Step 14 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 15 Embroidery unit precautions ...15 Attaching the embroidery unit ...15 Removing the embroidery unit ...16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20...
... buttons ...10 Operation panel ...11 GETTING READY 13 Embroidery Step by Step 14 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 15 Embroidery unit precautions ...15 Attaching the embroidery unit ...15 Removing the embroidery unit ...16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20...
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Using an embroidery card (sold separately) ...55 Embroidering ...56 Embroidering attractive finishes...56 Embroidering a pattern ...57 Appliquéing ...59 Editing and Saving Patterns 61 Adjusting the layout .........68 Bobbin thread is loose...68 Bobbin thread is tight ...68 APPENDIX 69 Care and Maintenance ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the race ...70 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 72 Attaching the embroidery Foot "Q" ...72 Troubleshooting ...74 Error messages ...78 Adjusting the LCD ...81 Operation beep ...81 Canceling the operation beep ...82...
Using an embroidery card (sold separately) ...55 Embroidering ...56 Embroidering attractive finishes...56 Embroidering a pattern ...57 Appliquéing ...59 Editing and Saving Patterns 61 Adjusting the layout .........68 Bobbin thread is loose...68 Bobbin thread is tight ...68 APPENDIX 69 Care and Maintenance ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the race ...70 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 72 Attaching the embroidery Foot "Q" ...72 Troubleshooting ...74 Error messages ...78 Adjusting the LCD ...81 Operation beep ...81 Canceling the operation beep ...82...
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... automatically after you for purchasing this manual for future reference. Before using the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. Introduction Thank you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can start embroiderying without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 28). In addition, after embroidering (page...
... automatically after you for purchasing this manual for future reference. Before using the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. Introduction Thank you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can start embroiderying without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 28). In addition, after embroidering (page...
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Part Name 10 Spool net 11 Operation manual 12 Quick reference guide 13 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Screwdriver (large) 6 Screwdriver (small) 7 Spool cap (large) 8 Spool cap (medium) 9 Spool cap (small) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X54243-051 SA156 SFB: XA5539- ...
Part Name 10 Spool net 11 Operation manual 12 Quick reference guide 13 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Screwdriver (large) 6 Screwdriver (small) 7 Spool cap (large) 8 Spool cap (medium) 9 Spool cap (small) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X54243-051 SA156 SFB: XA5539- ...
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...accessories available for a complete listing of printing. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3: X81175-001 EBT-CEN 6 (...multi-position)) H 30 cm X W 13 cm - (H 12 inches X W 5 inches) SA443/ EF83 SA445 EF83: XD0599-002 EF85: XD0601-002 SA442/ EF82 EF82: XD0598-002 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your nearest authorized retailer for your machine...
...accessories available for a complete listing of printing. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3: X81175-001 EBT-CEN 6 (...multi-position)) H 30 cm X W 13 cm - (H 12 inches X W 5 inches) SA443/ EF83 SA445 EF83: XD0599-002 EF85: XD0601-002 SA442/ EF82 EF82: XD0598-002 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your nearest authorized retailer for your machine...
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...f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. l Thread cutter Pass the threads through the window to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. d Bobbin winding thread guide Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread. e Top ...thread. n Thread take-up lever check window Look through the thread cutter to thread the needle. k Embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit to check the position of the machine and their functions are described below. g Operation panel From the operation panel, patterns can be displayed (...
...f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. l Thread cutter Pass the threads through the window to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. d Bobbin winding thread guide Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread. e Top ...thread. n Thread take-up lever check window Look through the thread cutter to thread the needle. k Embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit to check the position of the machine and their functions are described below. g Operation panel From the operation panel, patterns can be displayed (...
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... switch Use the main power switch to use your machine. 9 Memo z Refer to pages 8 through 11 while you (counterclockwise) to clean the bobbin case and race. f Embroidery foot "Q" This presser foot is being used for embroidering. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card. d Air vent The air vent allows the... bar thread guide. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is used . e Bobbin cover/bobbin case Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the...
... switch Use the main power switch to use your machine. 9 Memo z Refer to pages 8 through 11 while you (counterclockwise) to clean the bobbin case and race. f Embroidery foot "Q" This presser foot is being used for embroidering. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card. d Air vent The air vent allows the... bar thread guide. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is used . e Bobbin cover/bobbin case Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the...
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..."LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 20). Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 11 d Next page key Press to display the previous screen when there are items that are not displayed ...on the LCD. For details, refer to store patterns in the machine's memory. g f Embroidery key Press to perform operations. a c d e b h f a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on using...
..."LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 20). Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 11 d Next page key Press to display the previous screen when there are items that are not displayed ...on the LCD. For details, refer to store patterns in the machine's memory. g f Embroidery key Press to perform operations. a c d e b h f a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on using...
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... 14 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 15 Embroidery unit precautions 15 Attaching the embroidery unit 15 Removing the embroidery unit 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions 18 Turning on the machine 19 Turning off the machine 19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures...
... 14 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 15 Embroidery unit precautions 15 Attaching the embroidery unit 15 Removing the embroidery unit 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions 18 Turning on the machine 19 Turning off the machine 19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures...
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... and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. GETTING READY Embroidery Step by Step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 1 Attaching the embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.) For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 15). ↓ 2 Checking the needle...
... and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. GETTING READY Embroidery Step by Step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 1 Attaching the embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.) For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 15). ↓ 2 Checking the needle...
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...objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. a Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Otherwise injury may cause malfunctions. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit Cautions for the embroidery unit will be ... it may be damaged, and it . Before turning on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in place. Get the included embroidery unit ready. Turn off the machine. Note z Do not touch the connector in until it . ...
...objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. a Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Otherwise injury may cause malfunctions. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit Cautions for the embroidery unit will be ... it may be damaged, and it . Before turning on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in place. Get the included embroidery unit ready. Turn off the machine. Note z Do not touch the connector in until it . ...
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... details, refer to its initial position. Remove the embroidery frame. X The carriage moves to "Turning off the machine" (page 19). Press , and then press . Removing the embroidery unit • When an animation is displayed on the embroidery patterns, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). Make sure that no objects... or hands are near the carriage, turn off the machine. b a a Carriage X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be displayed if you touch the screen with hands or objects near the...
... details, refer to its initial position. Remove the embroidery frame. X The carriage moves to "Turning off the machine" (page 19). Press , and then press . Removing the embroidery unit • When an animation is displayed on the embroidery patterns, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). Make sure that no objects... or hands are near the carriage, turn off the machine. b a a Carriage X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be displayed if you touch the screen with hands or objects near the...
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CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment. Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. 1 a a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 17
CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment. Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. 1 a a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 17
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...Note z If a power outage occurs while the machine is turned off. To reduce the risk of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to install the proper outlet. embroidery unit to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Make sure that the machine is turned off (the a main power switch ...is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, ...
...Note z If a power outage occurs while the machine is turned off. To reduce the risk of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to install the proper outlet. embroidery unit to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Make sure that the machine is turned off (the a main power switch ...is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, ...
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... . 20 z Depending on the model, a different screen may be displayed when the machine is not displayed (page 21).) ■ Pattern type selection screen a b c d g e f a Embroidery patterns b Additional embroidery patterns c Alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Embroidery card f Patterns stored in the machine's memory g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position Memo z Refer to "Error messages" (page 78...
... . 20 z Depending on the model, a different screen may be displayed when the machine is not displayed (page 21).) ■ Pattern type selection screen a b c d g e f a Embroidery patterns b Additional embroidery patterns c Alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Embroidery card f Patterns stored in the machine's memory g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position Memo z Refer to "Error messages" (page 78...
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... counter number of purchase. Note z The items shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the time of embroidery stitches. authorized dealer for the machine. - LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 The attributes that can be changed . is turned on the ... Portuguese/Russian/Korean/Thai/ others LCD brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD. mm/INCH Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering (only for regular servicing. (Contact your machine in the screens to "LCD (liquid crystal display) operation" (page 50). Buzzer Specifies...
... counter number of purchase. Note z The items shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the time of embroidery stitches. authorized dealer for the machine. - LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 The attributes that can be changed . is turned on the ... Portuguese/Russian/Korean/Thai/ others LCD brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD. mm/INCH Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering (only for regular servicing. (Contact your machine in the screens to "LCD (liquid crystal display) operation" (page 50). Buzzer Specifies...
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..., press (Back 5 e key) two times. a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Embroidery unit attachment e Embroidery frame attachment f Needle replacement X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears. • Press (Back key) to return to the d next page. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item selection...
..., press (Back 5 e key) two times. a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Embroidery unit attachment e Embroidery frame attachment f Needle replacement X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears. • Press (Back key) to return to the d next page. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item selection...
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... the thread guide plate, pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below. 1 a Shutter Note z If the embroidery foot has been lowered and the shutter is closed, the machine cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the... 100/16. z If the needle threader cannot be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through the take -up lever. Pull the end of the take -up lever. Threading the needle This section describes how to raise the embroidery foot and open the shutter before removing the upper thread, be used...
... the thread guide plate, pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below. 1 a Shutter Note z If the embroidery foot has been lowered and the shutter is closed, the machine cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the... 100/16. z If the needle threader cannot be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through the take -up lever. Pull the end of the take -up lever. Threading the needle This section describes how to raise the embroidery foot and open the shutter before removing the upper thread, be used...
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... using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of the thread. 1 a 80mm or more Lower the presser foot lever to lower the c embroidery foot. Therefore, instead of using thread that the thread is held in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of... needle may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut correctly, lower the embroidery foot so that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it through the eye of the machine. CAUTION ● When pulling out the thread, do not pull it with the cutter on the...
... using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of the thread. 1 a 80mm or more Lower the presser foot lever to lower the c embroidery foot. Therefore, instead of using thread that the thread is held in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of... needle may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut correctly, lower the embroidery foot so that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it through the eye of the machine. CAUTION ● When pulling out the thread, do not pull it with the cutter on the...
