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... into the electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery machine. WARNING - Before using , when cleaning, when making any other part, otherwise injuries may result. Do not pull on the unit. Introduction Thank you for the...
... into the electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery machine. WARNING - Before using , when cleaning, when making any other part, otherwise injuries may result. Do not pull on the unit. Introduction Thank you for the...
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... device, pursuant to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration 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: Brother Embroidery Machine Model Number: PR-650 complies with Part 15 of the FCC...
... device, pursuant to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration 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: Brother Embroidery Machine Model Number: PR-650 complies with Part 15 of the FCC...
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... for business, commercial or industrial purposes. • Sell or otherwise distribute the EMBROIDERY created by the laws of all rights not expressly granted to do the same. • Alter, translate, modify or adapt the CONTENT or any one embroidery machine at any part thereof for use of BROTHER under the terms and conditions of...
... for business, commercial or industrial purposes. • Sell or otherwise distribute the EMBROIDERY created by the laws of all rights not expressly granted to do the same. • Alter, translate, modify or adapt the CONTENT or any one embroidery machine at any part thereof for use of BROTHER under the terms and conditions of...
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...provided. For details, refer to the list of chapter 2. Learning how to embroider a pattern and master the operation of the embroidery machine and the various preparations required before starting to 78. For details on using the thumbtabs on page 79. Details on changing the basic... embroidery machine settings and viewing operations on the use Chapter 1: Getting Ready The setup of this embroidery machine. Searching for the contents of each chapter, and then check the table of this chapter....
...provided. For details, refer to the list of chapter 2. Learning how to embroider a pattern and master the operation of the embroidery machine and the various preparations required before starting to 78. For details on using the thumbtabs on page 79. Details on changing the basic... embroidery machine settings and viewing operations on the use Chapter 1: Getting Ready The setup of this embroidery machine. Searching for the contents of each chapter, and then check the table of this chapter....
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... Threads ...221 Stabilizers (backing) ...221 Hooping techniques...222 Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ...223 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 224 Attaching an optional embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines 224 Using the Optional Cap Frame 225 Cap frame and its accessories...225 Types of caps ...226 Fabric precautions...227 Preparing to use the cap ...
... Threads ...221 Stabilizers (backing) ...221 Hooping techniques...222 Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ...223 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 224 Attaching an optional embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines 224 Using the Optional Cap Frame 225 Cap frame and its accessories...225 Types of caps ...226 Fabric precautions...227 Preparing to use the cap ...
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... thread paths of the upper threads 248 Oiling the machine ...250 About the maintenance message...251 Troubleshooting ...252 On-screen troubleshooting ...252 Troubleshooting...253 Error messages ...261 If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed 269 Specifications ...270 Embroidery machine specifications...270 Upgrading Your Machine's Software 271 Upgrade procedure using USB media ...271...
... thread paths of the upper threads 248 Oiling the machine ...250 About the maintenance message...251 Troubleshooting ...252 On-screen troubleshooting ...252 Troubleshooting...253 Error messages ...261 If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed 269 Specifications ...270 Embroidery machine specifications...270 Upgrading Your Machine's Software 271 Upgrade procedure using USB media ...271...
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..." on page 22, and check that all listed accessories are included. After checking that all accessories are included, the embroidery machine can be set up the machine 26 Adjusting the operation panel position 27 Preparing the thread guide assembly 28 Positioning the spool stand 29 Attaching the... embroidery frame holder 29 The setup of Machine Parts and Their Functions 20 Front view ...20 Right-side/rear view 21 Operation panel 21 Accessories...22 ...
..." on page 22, and check that all listed accessories are included. After checking that all accessories are included, the embroidery machine can be set up the machine 26 Adjusting the operation panel position 27 Preparing the thread guide assembly 28 Positioning the spool stand 29 Attaching the... embroidery frame holder 29 The setup of Machine Parts and Their Functions 20 Front view ...20 Right-side/rear view 21 Operation panel 21 Accessories...22 ...
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Memo ● Always use accessories recommended for your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories and embroidery cards available for this embroidery machine. ● Visit your machine. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Please be stored in 1 Advanced cap frame 2 set (Refer to page 225.) PRCFH2 PRCFJ2 1 Optional accessories 5 Cylinder frame set (Refer to page ...
Memo ● Always use accessories recommended for your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories and embroidery cards available for this embroidery machine. ● Visit your machine. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Please be stored in 1 Advanced cap frame 2 set (Refer to page 225.) PRCFH2 PRCFJ2 1 Optional accessories 5 Cylinder frame set (Refer to page ...
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... block the ventilation slots found on your skin. Lightning may cause the machine to malfunction. ● Do not plug in the power supply cord until setup of the embroidery machine should be performed by two people. Do not put anything under the embroidery machine that could cause injuries. ● When lightning occurs, turn off the...
... block the ventilation slots found on your skin. Lightning may cause the machine to malfunction. ● Do not plug in the power supply cord until setup of the embroidery machine should be performed by two people. Do not put anything under the embroidery machine that could cause injuries. ● When lightning occurs, turn off the...
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... included wrench to check that they securely contact the desk or table. GETTING READY Setting up the machine When setting up the machine while making sure that the machine is steady. Set up the machine, adjust the legs so that 2 there is sufficient space around it. turning the nut in direction... the legs to the desired length, 5 use the included wrench to tighten the nuts. 1 Lock nut Press down on each corner of the 6 embroidery machine to turn the 4 adjustable foot nut on the leg that you wish to adjust. 1 Adjustable foot nut • Adjust all packing material is removed...
... included wrench to check that they securely contact the desk or table. GETTING READY Setting up the machine When setting up the machine while making sure that the machine is steady. Set up the machine, adjust the legs so that 2 there is sufficient space around it. turning the nut in direction... the legs to the desired length, 5 use the included wrench to tighten the nuts. 1 Lock nut Press down on each corner of the 6 embroidery machine to turn the 4 adjustable foot nut on the leg that you wish to adjust. 1 Adjustable foot nut • Adjust all packing material is removed...
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Follow the steps of this embroidery machine. 2 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL This chapter describes the basic embroidering operations in the Embroidery Frame 7 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine 8 Checking the Embroidery Area 9 Upper Threading 10 Sewing the Embroidery 11 Checking the Thread Tension 12 Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric 13 Turning OFF the Machine 14 Operating Precautions 32 Basic Procedures...
Follow the steps of this embroidery machine. 2 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL This chapter describes the basic embroidering operations in the Embroidery Frame 7 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine 8 Checking the Embroidery Area 9 Upper Threading 10 Sewing the Embroidery 11 Checking the Thread Tension 12 Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric 13 Turning OFF the Machine 14 Operating Precautions 32 Basic Procedures...
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...adapters with many other ). WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of the machine should be turned to OFF or the plug must be sure to first turn off the embroidery machine and unplug the power supply cord, otherwise a fire, an electric shock or damage to observe the ...following occur, turn off the machine, and then grasp the plug when unplugging the cord. Pulling on the cord...
...adapters with many other ). WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of the machine should be turned to OFF or the plug must be sure to first turn off the embroidery machine and unplug the power supply cord, otherwise a fire, an electric shock or damage to observe the ...following occur, turn off the machine, and then grasp the plug when unplugging the cord. Pulling on the cord...
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...you are not directly facing the operation panel display, the colors may be distorted or the display may be dark immediately after the embroidery machine is not a malfunction. Do not use of fabric, make sure that the fabric is recommended that is necessary.) 34 In addition... bending or breaking. EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Upper thread recommendations Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the fabric. Note ● Your machine can embroider fabric that rayon or polyester embroidery thread be used (120 den x 2 / 135 dtex x 2 / 40 weight (in Americas and Europe) / #50 ...
...you are not directly facing the operation panel display, the colors may be distorted or the display may be dark immediately after the embroidery machine is not a malfunction. Do not use of fabric, make sure that the fabric is recommended that is necessary.) 34 In addition... bending or breaking. EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Upper thread recommendations Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the fabric. Note ● Your machine can embroider fabric that rayon or polyester embroidery thread be used (120 den x 2 / 135 dtex x 2 / 40 weight (in Americas and Europe) / #50 ...
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... of the keys and other information that must be observed during the basic procedures are described below , before operating the embroidery machine. Basic Procedures 35 Operation Tutorial Reference Page Operating Procedure Reference Page p. 36 p.33 2 2 Turn on pages 70 to...embroidering settings. The various operating precautions that appear in the tables on the machine. Make sure to 34. p. 42 4 Edit the embroidery pattern. p. 46 7 Hoop the fabric in order for the machine to page 115 for quick reference. Although embroidering can continue without the ...
... of the keys and other information that must be observed during the basic procedures are described below , before operating the embroidery machine. Basic Procedures 35 Operation Tutorial Reference Page Operating Procedure Reference Page p. 36 p.33 2 2 Turn on pages 70 to...embroidering settings. The various operating precautions that appear in the tables on the machine. Make sure to 34. p. 42 4 Edit the embroidery pattern. p. 46 7 Hoop the fabric in order for the machine to page 115 for quick reference. Although embroidering can continue without the ...
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... bobbin thread is installed in the hook. The race should be used to hold the thread when beginning to "Oiling the machine" on page 247. For details on oiling the machine, refer to sew or when trimming the thread. Pull the thread picker toward you. 2 Note ● Put a drop of oil...that there is enough bobbin thread for embroidering. Do not pull it with extreme force. 36 Installing the bobbin Memo ● This embroidery machine is used . (Refer to the machine. For details on cleaning the bobbin case, refer to clean the bobbin case every time the bobbin is changed. Grab the bobbin ...
... bobbin thread is installed in the hook. The race should be used to hold the thread when beginning to "Oiling the machine" on page 247. For details on oiling the machine, refer to sew or when trimming the thread. Pull the thread picker toward you. 2 Note ● Put a drop of oil...that there is enough bobbin thread for embroidering. Do not pull it with extreme force. 36 Installing the bobbin Memo ● This embroidery machine is used . (Refer to the machine. For details on cleaning the bobbin case, refer to clean the bobbin case every time the bobbin is changed. Grab the bobbin ...
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...again. At that time, you will automatically save the design position when turned on . Touch . 5 Insert the plug of embroidering, the machine will be asked if you wish to continue embroidering or begin a new operation. (Refer to prevent any injuries. Touch anywhere on the ... embroidering position, the needle bar case moves and the number 1 needle bar moves to page 32. When the machine is turned on the embroidery machine. Memo ● If the machine is played. For precautions concerning the power supply, refer to the embroidering position. EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 2.
...again. At that time, you will automatically save the design position when turned on . Touch . 5 Insert the plug of embroidering, the machine will be asked if you wish to continue embroidering or begin a new operation. (Refer to prevent any injuries. Touch anywhere on the ... embroidering position, the needle bar case moves and the number 1 needle bar moves to page 32. When the machine is turned on the embroidery machine. Memo ● If the machine is played. For precautions concerning the power supply, refer to the embroidering position. EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 2.
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... screen. p. 61 6 Settings key Touch this manual. Turning ON the Machine 39 key p.206 5 Needle bar move or thread a selected needle bar. Machine 4 operations guide Touch this key to move Touch this key to change the embroidery machine settings. Display 1 Key Name Home key Function Touch this key to cancel all operations previously performed...
... screen. p. 61 6 Settings key Touch this manual. Turning ON the Machine 39 key p.206 5 Needle bar move or thread a selected needle bar. Machine 4 operations guide Touch this key to move Touch this key to change the embroidery machine settings. Display 1 Key Name Home key Function Touch this key to cancel all operations previously performed...
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Touch to the needle bars, and then install the upper threads. After the embroidery is now ready to the embroidering settings screen. 2 Unlock key Turning ON the Machine 41 In the embroidering screen, check the thread colors assigned to unlock the machine so that the start/stop button starts flashing in green. The embroidery machine is sewn, the embroidering settings screen appears. (Refer to page 53, 2 77.) 1 2 1 Touch this key to return to begin sewing.
Touch to the needle bars, and then install the upper threads. After the embroidery is now ready to the embroidering settings screen. 2 Unlock key Turning ON the Machine 41 In the embroidering screen, check the thread colors assigned to unlock the machine so that the start/stop button starts flashing in green. The embroidery machine is sewn, the embroidering settings screen appears. (Refer to page 53, 2 77.) 1 2 1 Touch this key to return to begin sewing.
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... the Fabric" on top 3 of the outer frame. 1 Screw Place the fabric with the optional cap frames. (Refer to hoop the fabric in the medium embroidery frame. Press the inner frame into the outer frame. 4 1 Inner frame 2 Outer frame 3 Bottom of inner frame • Using the included disc-shaped .... Try various methods to achieve the best embroidering results. (Refer to "Hooping techniques" on page 222.) Memo ● This embroidery machine can be used to "Using the Optional Cap Frame" on the type of stabilizer material differ depending on page 225.) 48 Either side can...
... the Fabric" on top 3 of the outer frame. 1 Screw Place the fabric with the optional cap frames. (Refer to hoop the fabric in the medium embroidery frame. Press the inner frame into the outer frame. 4 1 Inner frame 2 Outer frame 3 Bottom of inner frame • Using the included disc-shaped .... Try various methods to achieve the best embroidering results. (Refer to "Hooping techniques" on page 222.) Memo ● This embroidery machine can be used to "Using the Optional Cap Frame" on the type of stabilizer material differ depending on page 225.) 48 Either side can...
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... there is enough thread in the bobbin. Insert the embroidery frame into the clips on the 1 embroidery frame holder. If the screw is lit in the embroidery frame, attach the frame to the Machine 49 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the embroidery machine. Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine After hooping the fabric in red. CAUTION ● If...
... there is enough thread in the bobbin. Insert the embroidery frame into the clips on the 1 embroidery frame holder. If the screw is lit in the embroidery frame, attach the frame to the Machine 49 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the embroidery machine. Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine After hooping the fabric in red. CAUTION ● If...