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Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V51 GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V51 GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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... operation of the various functions. Do not pull on the unit. DANGER - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not use if you are being used or where oxygen is stored...
... operation of the various functions. Do not pull on the unit. DANGER - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not use if you are being used or where oxygen is stored...
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...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 Steps ...the fabric ...43 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...44 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47 Attaching the embroidery frame ...47 Removing the embroidery frame ...48 EMBROIDERY 49 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Copyright information ...50 Embroidery pattern types ...50 Setting for embroidering ...51 ...
...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 Steps ...the fabric ...43 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...44 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47 Attaching the embroidery frame ...47 Removing the embroidery frame ...48 EMBROIDERY 49 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Copyright information ...50 Embroidery pattern types ...50 Setting for embroidering ...51 ...
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... runs out partway through a design ...67 Stopping while embroidering ...67 Using the Memory Function 69 Embroidery data precautions ...69 Saving patterns ...70 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 71 APPENDIX 73 Care and Maintenance ...74 Cleaning the machine surface ...74 ...Cleaning the race ...74 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 76 Attaching the embroidery foot ...76 Troubleshooting ...78 Error messages ......
... runs out partway through a design ...67 Stopping while embroidering ...67 Using the Memory Function 69 Embroidery data precautions ...69 Saving patterns ...70 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 71 APPENDIX 73 Care and Maintenance ...74 Cleaning the machine surface ...74 ...Cleaning the race ...74 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 76 Attaching the embroidery foot ...76 Troubleshooting ...78 Error messages ......
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... that the machine is ready to work on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 h Embroidery You can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on dark fabrics. d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy...
... that the machine is ready to work on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 h Embroidery You can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on dark fabrics. d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy...
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... (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (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...following accessories are included. If any item is on machine.) 3 Needle set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) Embroidery set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16 Dust cover 17 USB cable XE1372-001 18 Operation manual...
... (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (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...following accessories are included. If any item is on machine.) 3 Needle set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) Embroidery set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16 Dust cover 17 USB cable XE1372-001 18 Operation manual...
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...001 BM3: XE0806-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 9 Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm × W 10 cm (H 6-3/4 inches × W 4 inches... sales representative, the nearest authorized service center or visit the website at the time of optional accessories available for embroidery Part Code Americas Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN: XC5996-001 - Optional accessories The following are subject to change ...
...001 BM3: XE0806-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 9 Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm × W 10 cm (H 6-3/4 inches × W 4 inches... sales representative, the nearest authorized service center or visit the website at the time of optional accessories available for embroidery Part Code Americas Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN: XC5996-001 - Optional accessories The following are subject to change ...
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...foot lever (page 28) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot . g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the LCD. m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the ...41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the machine and their functions are described below. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o ...
...foot lever (page 28) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot . g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the LCD. m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the ...41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the machine and their functions are described below. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o ...
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... 11 e Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. f Main power switch (page 18) Use the main power switch to be exchanged. g Power supply jack (page 18) Insert ...case and race. c Needle plate When the needle is used . d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to the computer. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when ...
... 11 e Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. f Main power switch (page 18) Use the main power switch to be exchanged. g Power supply jack (page 18) Insert ...case and race. c Needle plate When the needle is used . d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to the computer. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when ...
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... in the fabric. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is stopped to the machine may occur. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to the right side. c Thread cutter...
... in the fabric. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is stopped to the machine may occur. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to the right side. c Thread cutter...
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...are not displayed on the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. b Back key Press to return to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. d Next page key Press to perform operations. Displays simple explanations of setting ...upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 c Previous page key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22). e Memory...
...are not displayed on the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. b Back key Press to return to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. d Next page key Press to perform operations. Displays simple explanations of setting ...upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 c Previous page key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22). e Memory...
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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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... Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material 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, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 61). 16 For details, ... layout ↓ Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to the embroidery unit. GETTING READY Basic Steps for Embroidering This section describes the preparations...
... Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material 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, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 61). 16 For details, ... layout ↓ Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to the embroidery unit. GETTING READY Basic Steps for Embroidering This section describes the preparations...
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...GETTING READY Turning on the machine Memo z Before turning on the machine, be sure to turn the machine off (set it to " "). If the embroidery unit is turned on the right side of the machine to "|"). Memo z When the machine is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For...from the c electrical outlet. Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. this plug is ...
...GETTING READY Turning on the machine Memo z Before turning on the machine, be sure to turn the machine off (set it to " "). If the embroidery unit is turned on the right side of the machine to "|"). Memo z When the machine is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For...from the c electrical outlet. Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. this plug is ...
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... your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. a Memo z Always turn off . It may result. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it...malfunctions. a Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may be damaged, and it . a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 The embroidery unit may cause malfunctions. Note z Do not touch the connector in place. z ...
... your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. a Memo z Always turn off . It may result. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it...malfunctions. a Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may be damaged, and it . a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 The embroidery unit may cause malfunctions. Note z Do not touch the connector in place. z ...
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..., turn the power on the machine. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may result. X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is attached. Memo z For details on the carriage when attaching the...the machine is no objects or hands are near the carriage. It may return to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). GETTING READY Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. a X The embroidery unit is displayed. X The confirmation message is near the carriage, the screen may cause injury....
..., turn the power on the machine. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may result. X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is attached. Memo z For details on the carriage when attaching the...the machine is no objects or hands are near the carriage. It may return to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). GETTING READY Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. a X The embroidery unit is displayed. X The confirmation message is near the carriage, the screen may cause injury....
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... machine. a • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 Removing the embroidery unit Hold the release button on the...
... machine. a • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 Removing the embroidery unit Hold the release button on the...
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... by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the ...LCD. 22 For details, refer to its storage position Press when removing the embroidery unit. a b a Pattern type selection You can select the pattern type from this screen. Memo z Refer to the message displayed ...
... by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the ...LCD. 22 For details, refer to its storage position Press when removing the embroidery unit. a b a Pattern type selection You can select the pattern type from this screen. Memo z Refer to the message displayed ...
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English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. Display the total number of the LCD (page 85). Program version Version: Displays the program version. - Memo z The...For details on the setting while embroidering, refer to take your machine in the screens 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 . mm/INCH Buzzer Language LCD...
English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. Display the total number of the LCD (page 85). Program version Version: Displays the program version. - Memo z The...For details on the setting while embroidering, refer to take your machine in the screens 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 . mm/INCH Buzzer Language LCD...
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... LCD comes on the LCD. 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 setting upper thread / previous page. Turn on the...
... LCD comes on the LCD. 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 setting upper thread / previous page. Turn on the...