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... Crystal Display) Operation 18 Viewing the LCD ...18 Changing the machine settings ...19 Checking machine operating procedures ...21 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 22 Bobbin precautions ...22 Winding the bobbin ...22 Installing the bobbin ...27 Upper Threading ...31 About the spool of thread ...31 Threading the upper thread ...32 Using the twin needle ...36 Replacing...
... Crystal Display) Operation 18 Viewing the LCD ...18 Changing the machine settings ...19 Checking machine operating procedures ...21 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 22 Bobbin precautions ...22 Winding the bobbin ...22 Installing the bobbin ...27 Upper Threading ...31 About the spool of thread ...31 Threading the upper thread ...32 Using the twin needle ...36 Replacing...
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... patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from the built-in stitches You can select from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 e Quick-set bobbin You can wind bobbins with one press of a lever (page 32). c Built-in utility stitches available (page 70). d Seven-point feed dogs Ensure smooth, even... on dark fabrics. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to sew. b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can start sewing without pulling up (page 12). f Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to...
... patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from the built-in stitches You can select from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 e Quick-set bobbin You can wind bobbins with one press of a lever (page 32). c Built-in utility stitches available (page 70). d Seven-point feed dogs Ensure smooth, even... on dark fabrics. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to sew. b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can start sewing without pulling up (page 12). f Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to...
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... XC4487-021 XC4842-022 XE3116-201 XE3118-001 XE3365-101(SE-350, LB-6770) XE7728-001(others) XE3124-001 182986-024 Memo z All specifications are subject to change without notice. ■ Bobbin clip Use the bobbin clip to prevent the end of optional accessories available for ...of the thread wound onto the bobbin from loosening. Part Name Embroidery bobbin thread (white) Embroidery bobbin thread (black) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SAEBT EBT-CEN X81164-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN XC5520-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit [http://www.brother.com/], or [http://www....
... XC4487-021 XC4842-022 XE3116-201 XE3118-001 XE3365-101(SE-350, LB-6770) XE7728-001(others) XE3124-001 182986-024 Memo z All specifications are subject to change without notice. ■ Bobbin clip Use the bobbin clip to prevent the end of optional accessories available for ...of the thread wound onto the bobbin from loosening. Part Name Embroidery bobbin thread (white) Embroidery bobbin thread (black) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SAEBT EBT-CEN X81164-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN XC5520-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit [http://www.brother.com/], or [http://www....
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...to cut them. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to operate the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the... (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this dial. g Embroidery unit connector slot (...
...to cut them. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to operate the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the... (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this dial. g Embroidery unit connector slot (...
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...side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the foot controller jack. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the power supply ... stitch. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race. h Presser foot (page 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on and off. b Thread guide disk (page 34...
...side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the foot controller jack. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the power supply ... stitch. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race. h Presser foot (page 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on and off. b Thread guide disk (page 34...
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... refer to raise the needle before threading the needle. For details, refer to the right side. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is sewing. d Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the ...upper and the bobbin threads. Use this button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. c Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button...
... refer to raise the needle before threading the needle. For details, refer to the right side. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is sewing. d Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the ...upper and the bobbin threads. Use this button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. c Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button...
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... key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). e Memory key Press to the previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement. 13 b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet...
... key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). e Memory key Press to the previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement. 13 b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet...
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1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off 16 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 18 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 22 Upper Threading ...31 Replacing the Needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 46
1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off 16 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 18 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 22 Upper Threading ...31 Replacing the Needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 46
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bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the sewing...the previous page. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following...
bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the sewing...the previous page. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following...
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... wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to prepare the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to...
... wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to prepare the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to...
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... fits the size of the c arrow until it snaps into the notch in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Pick up in the direction of spool being used. Note z If the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the right as shown..., with the rounded side on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so b that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. Turn on the left. Memo z For embroidering...
... fits the size of the c arrow until it snaps into the notch in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Pick up in the direction of spool being used. Note z If the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the right as shown..., with the rounded side on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so b that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. Turn on the left. Memo z For embroidering...
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a b a a Thread guide cover Pull the thread to fit the size of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise under the pretension disc, pulling it in as far as possible. b c d b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it ... (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space z When using thread that the thread passes under the hook of thread onto the spool pin. a a Thread guide 24 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...
a b a a Thread guide cover Pull the thread to fit the size of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise under the pretension disc, pulling it in as far as possible. b c d b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it ... (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space z When using thread that the thread passes under the hook of thread onto the spool pin. a a Thread guide 24 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...
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... foot controller is winded incorrectly, press (Start/stop button) or operate the foot controller immediately to pull the thread tightly and wind it . If the bobbin thread is plugged in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to wind the end of the thread clockwise around the... machine may become tangled in , remove your left hand to run out. Make sure that the thread is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to hold the thread that was passed through the guide k slit in , press down on the LCD screen...
... foot controller is winded incorrectly, press (Start/stop button) or operate the foot controller immediately to pull the thread tightly and wind it . If the bobbin thread is plugged in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to wind the end of the thread clockwise around the... machine may become tangled in , remove your left hand to run out. Make sure that the thread is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to hold the thread that was passed through the guide k slit in , press down on the LCD screen...
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...thread guide correctly, the thread may be damaged; you cannot wind off the thread according to its p original position. Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will make a clicking sound; When the foot controller is impossible.) Slide the sewing... speed controller back to the following procedure. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button) once to stop button 26 GETTING READY Cut the...
...thread guide correctly, the thread may be damaged; you cannot wind off the thread according to its p original position. Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will make a clicking sound; When the foot controller is impossible.) Slide the sewing... speed controller back to the following procedure. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button) once to stop button 26 GETTING READY Cut the...
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...the thread tension will not operate correctly. If bobbins from the shaft. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24). Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 Cut the thread with thread. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread ...Memo z The order that has been correctly wound with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type ...
...the thread tension will not operate correctly. If bobbins from the shaft. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24). Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 Cut the thread with thread. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread ...Memo z The order that has been correctly wound with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type ...
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... may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your finger. 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 with your right hand. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the... thread. 28 b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Remove the bobbin cover. Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to insert the...
... may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your finger. 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 with your right hand. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the... thread. 28 b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Remove the bobbin cover. Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to insert the...
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... it may be necessary". c a a Tension-adjusting spring Reattach the bobbin cover. Memo z When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, pull up the bobbin thread as described below. Pass the bobbin thread through When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, the tension-...adjusting spring of the bobbin first pull up the bobbin thread by following the procedure in the lower-left corner of "Installing the bobbin" (page 28). z Make the bobbin cover removed. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. You can be Note necessary z...
... it may be necessary". c a a Tension-adjusting spring Reattach the bobbin cover. Memo z When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, pull up the bobbin thread as described below. Pass the bobbin thread through When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, the tension-...adjusting spring of the bobbin first pull up the bobbin thread by following the procedure in the lower-left corner of "Installing the bobbin" (page 28). z Make the bobbin cover removed. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. You can be Note necessary z...
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Reattach the bobbin cover. g Insert the tab in the lower-left corner 30 GETTING READY Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull e out the end of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. a b 2 1 a Tab b Lower-left corner of the bobbin thread. Pull out about 10-15 cm (4-5 inches) of the f bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.
Reattach the bobbin cover. g Insert the tab in the lower-left corner 30 GETTING READY Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull e out the end of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. a b 2 1 a Tab b Lower-left corner of the bobbin thread. Pull out about 10-15 cm (4-5 inches) of the f bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.
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... the upper thread for the right side in e the same way that the upper thread for stitches that the thread winds off from the front. 1 a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Memo z When setting the thread spool, set it . If the needle threader is used with the twin... the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to steps g through j of the d bobbin winder shaft, and install the thread spool on it so that use presser foot "N" or attach stabilizer material. • For details, refer to select an...
... the upper thread for the right side in e the same way that the upper thread for stitches that the thread winds off from the front. 1 a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Memo z When setting the thread spool, set it . If the needle threader is used with the twin... the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to steps g through j of the d bobbin winder shaft, and install the thread spool on it so that use presser foot "N" or attach stabilizer material. • For details, refer to select an...
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d • For details, refer to next page. When the machine stops, replace the bobbin thread, and then press (Start/stop button X The machine starts sewing. a a Start/stop button) to begin sewing again. For details on the foot controller, refer ... sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you press and hold the (Start/stop button) while sewing, the machine will automatically stop when the bobbin becomes almost empty. If you can start or stop sewing. ■ Using the operation button Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button...
d • For details, refer to next page. When the machine stops, replace the bobbin thread, and then press (Start/stop button X The machine starts sewing. a a Start/stop button) to begin sewing again. For details on the foot controller, refer ... sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you press and hold the (Start/stop button) while sewing, the machine will automatically stop when the bobbin becomes almost empty. If you can start or stop sewing. ■ Using the operation button Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button...
