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... 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...the machine settings ...21 Checking machine operating procedures ...23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions ...24 Winding the bobbin ...24 Installing the bobbin ...28 Upper Threading ...30 About the spool of thread ...30 Threading the upper thread ...30 Threading the needle ...32 Threading ...
... 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...the machine settings ...21 Checking machine operating procedures ...23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions ...24 Winding the bobbin ...24 Installing the bobbin ...28 Upper Threading ...30 About the spool of thread ...30 Threading the upper thread ...30 Threading the needle ...32 Threading ...
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... Stopping while embroidering ...66 Bobbin Case Adjustment 68 Correct tension...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...
... Stopping while embroidering ...66 Bobbin Case Adjustment 68 Correct tension...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...
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... can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 39). 5 c Automatic thread cutting The thread can be wound with thread (page 24). Machine Features 1 23 4 ...Embroidery You can start embroiderying without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 28). Introduction Thank you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for the correct operation of the various functions. Before using the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine...
... can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 39). 5 c Automatic thread cutting The thread can be wound with thread (page 24). Machine Features 1 23 4 ...Embroidery You can start embroiderying without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 28). Introduction Thank you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for the correct operation of the various functions. Before using the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine...
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.... Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center. The part codes are correct at the time of optional accessories available for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3... XD0601-002 SA442/ EF82 EF82: XD0598-002 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 7 Part Name Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other EBT-PE SA520 SA519 EBT-PEN: Embroidery set (medium) XC5996-001 5 H 10 cm X W 10 cm BM4: X81267-001 (H 4 inches...
.... Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center. The part codes are correct at the time of optional accessories available for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3... XD0601-002 SA442/ EF82 EF82: XD0598-002 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 7 Part Name Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other EBT-PE SA520 SA519 EBT-PEN: Embroidery set (medium) XC5996-001 5 H 10 cm X W 10 cm BM4: X81267-001 (H 4 inches...
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... the presser foot j Operation buttons Use these descriptions to cut them. k Embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. c Spool pin Place a spool of the machine parts. m Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin...
... the presser foot j Operation buttons Use these descriptions to cut them. k Embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. c Spool pin Place a spool of the machine parts. m Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin...
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... clean the bobbin case and race. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to be exchanged. d Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case...
... clean the bobbin case and race. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to be exchanged. d Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case...
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... 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 embroidering, otherwise damage to the right side. a Start/stop button Press...the start/stop button to easily perform various basic machine operations. z When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 10 Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is pressed. Pressing...
... 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 embroidering, otherwise damage to the right side. a Start/stop button Press...the start/stop button to easily perform various basic machine operations. z When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 10 Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is pressed. Pressing...
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.... b Back key Press to return to display the pattern type selection screen. d Next page key Press to perform operations. g f Embroidery key Press to the previous screen. h Help key Press to get help on the LCD to display the next screen when there are... the machine. c Previous page key Press to display the settings screen. g Settings key Press to display the previous screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame ...
.... b Back key Press to return to display the pattern type selection screen. d Next page key Press to perform operations. g f Embroidery key Press to the previous screen. h Help key Press to get help on the LCD to display the next screen when there are... the machine. c Previous page key Press to display the settings screen. g Settings key Press to display the previous screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame ...
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...) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures 23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions 24 Winding the bobbin 24 Installing the bobbin 28 Upper Threading ...30 About the spool of thread 30 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle...
...) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures 23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions 24 Winding the bobbin 24 Installing the bobbin 28 Upper Threading ...30 About the spool of thread 30 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle...
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... the bobbin thread For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. thread For details, refer to the embroidery unit. For details, refer to the fabric. 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...
... the bobbin thread For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. thread For details, refer to the embroidery unit. For details, refer to the fabric. 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...
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...machine settings Various machine operations and embroidery settings can be set are listed below. 1 Attribute Icon Details Settings Thread color display Changes the thread color display on the embroidery screen. (When "Thread No. #123" is selected) Thread color/Time to embroider/ Needle count/Thread number (#123) Embroidery...changed .) Language Allows the language used in the screens to take your - mm/INCH Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering (only for the machine. - Opening screen Sets whether or not to display the opening screen when the power ...
...machine settings Various machine operations and embroidery settings can be set are listed below. 1 Attribute Icon Details Settings Thread color display Changes the thread color display on the embroidery screen. (When "Thread No. #123" is selected) Thread color/Time to embroider/ Needle count/Thread number (#123) Embroidery...changed .) Language Allows the language used in the screens to take your - mm/INCH Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering (only for the machine. - Opening screen Sets whether or not to display the opening screen when the power ...
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... LCD comes on the LCD. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item selection screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery Example: Upper threading 1 unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement on . Press the item to the previous...
... LCD comes on the LCD. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item selection screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery Example: Upper threading 1 unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement on . Press the item to the previous...
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..., SFB: XA5539-151) designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to prepare the bobbin thread. Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to observe the following precautions...
..., SFB: XA5539-151) designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to prepare the bobbin thread. Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to observe the following precautions...
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... side on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. ● a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space z When using thread that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool net is not... positioned so that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of spool being used . Place the spool of the spool. 1 2 3 4 a Spool ...
... side on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. ● a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space z When using thread that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool net is not... positioned so that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of spool being used . Place the spool of the spool. 1 2 3 4 a Spool ...
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.... 26 GETTING READY While holding the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. 1 Pass the thread under the hook on the thread j guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk. 1 1 a Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, i and then pull...
.... 26 GETTING READY While holding the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. 1 Pass the thread under the hook on the thread j guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk. 1 1 a Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, i and then pull...
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... the bobbin or the needle may be damaged. Press (Start/stop the machine. Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the shaft. Memo z When the machine is started or the handwheel is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the... the right to start m winding the bobbin. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine, otherwise the machine may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the left, and o then remove the bobbin from p the spool pin, and then close the top cover. Winding/...
... the bobbin or the needle may be damaged. Press (Start/stop the machine. Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the shaft. Memo z When the machine is started or the handwheel is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the... the right to start m winding the bobbin. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine, otherwise the machine may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the left, and o then remove the bobbin from p the spool pin, and then close the top cover. Winding/...
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...type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model • Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. If the bobbin is indicated by...Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be sure to hold down with thread. Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. Remove the bobbin cover. a 1 2 ...
...type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model • Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. If the bobbin is indicated by...Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be sure to hold down with thread. Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. Remove the bobbin cover. a 1 2 ...
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... can start embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread. Note z Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the slot as shown, and f then pull the thread out toward the front. 1 1 a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin cover...
... can start embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread. Note z Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the slot as shown, and f then pull the thread out toward the front. 1 1 a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin cover...
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... a Presser foot lever Note z If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. If the upper threading is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded. Information about the spools of spool being used . CAUTION ● Three spool...foot. a 1 a Needle position button X The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Check the handwheel and, if this position, press until it is described below . About the ...
... a Presser foot lever Note z If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. If the upper threading is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded. Information about the spools of spool being used . CAUTION ● Three spool...foot. a 1 a Needle position button X The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Check the handwheel and, if this position, press until it is described below . About the ...
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...the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with your h right hand, pull the thread with the rounded side on the left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front at the bottom. f Slide the spool onto the pin so that is... not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. a Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, i and then pull it up. 1 a Thread guide plate Upper Threading 31 d Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
...the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with your h right hand, pull the thread with the rounded side on the left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front at the bottom. f Slide the spool onto the pin so that is... not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. a Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, i and then pull it up. 1 a Thread guide plate Upper Threading 31 d Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.