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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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...air openings blocked. Return the machine to use extension cords. To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the build up of the machine free from the electrical outlet immediately after you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Keep ventilation openings of lint..., dust, and loose cloth. • Do not use the machine. In addition, after using,...
...air openings blocked. Return the machine to use extension cords. To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the build up of the machine free from the electrical outlet immediately after you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Keep ventilation openings of lint..., dust, and loose cloth. • Do not use the machine. In addition, after using,...
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... ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Power supply precautions ...17 Turning on the machine ...18 Turning off the machine ...18 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Embroidery unit precautions ...19 Attaching the embroidery unit ...19 Removing the embroidery unit ...21 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 22 Viewing the LCD...
... ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Power supply precautions ...17 Turning on the machine ...18 Turning off the machine ...18 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Embroidery unit precautions ...19 Attaching the embroidery unit ...19 Removing the embroidery unit ...21 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 22 Viewing the LCD...
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... 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 ...82 Adjusting the...
... 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 ...82 Adjusting the...
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...convenient LED lamp makes it easy to embroider. g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). h Embroidery You can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). e Quick-...a button (page 29). A red or orange light indicates an error or 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 b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin...
...convenient LED lamp makes it easy to embroider. g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). h Embroidery You can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). e Quick-...a button (page 29). A red or orange light indicates an error or 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 b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin...
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... 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 130013-124 XA5523-020 XC1807-... Name 1 Seam ripper 2 Bobbin (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 X59535-051 X59476-021...
... 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 130013-124 XA5523-020 XC1807-... Name 1 Seam ripper 2 Bobbin (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 X59535-051 X59476-021...
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.... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". 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) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for your machine. 9 z Visit your sales representative, the nearest authorized service center...
.... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". 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) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for your machine. 9 z Visit your sales representative, the nearest authorized service center...
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... the thread cutter to raise and lower the embroidery foot . Before using the machine, carefully read these buttons to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine parts. c Spool pin (page 30, 38...) Place a spool of thread on this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to operate the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31) Pass ...
... the thread cutter to raise and lower the embroidery foot . Before using the machine, carefully read these buttons to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine parts. c Spool pin (page 30, 38...) Place a spool of thread on this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to operate the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31) Pass ...
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...(page 18) Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. ...the motor to clean the bobbin case and race. f Main power switch (page 18) Use the main power switch to use your machine. 11 Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. e Bobbin...
...(page 18) Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. ...the motor to clean the bobbin case and race. f Main power switch (page 18) Use the main power switch to use your machine. 11 Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. e Bobbin...
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...both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to embroider or is moved to the machine may occur. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is embroidering. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after ...embroidering is embroidering, otherwise damage to the right side. 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 cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the...
...both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to embroider or is moved to the machine may occur. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is embroidering. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after ...embroidering is embroidering, otherwise damage to the right side. 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 cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the...
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... not displayed on the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. e Memory key Press to display the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. f Embroidery key Press to the previous screen. d Next page key Press to ... of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. b Back key Press to return to display the pattern ...
... not displayed on the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. e Memory key Press to display the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. f Embroidery key Press to the previous screen. d Next page key Press to ... of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. b Back key Press to return to display the pattern ...
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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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... only) z This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Turning off the machine When you have finished using the machine, turn off . In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to " "). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up...the power supply cord from the power supply d jack. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. If the embroidery unit is intended to install the proper outlet. this plug is not ...
... only) z This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Turning off the machine When you have finished using the machine, turn off . In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to " "). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up...the power supply cord from the power supply d jack. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. If the embroidery unit is intended to install the proper outlet. this plug is not ...
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.... z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in the embroidery unit connector slot. a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 It may cause malfunctions. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not...
.... z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in the embroidery unit connector slot. a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 It may cause malfunctions. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not...
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... is no objects or hands are near the carriage, turn the power on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may return to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). X The confirmation message is attached. X The carriage moves to fully insert the... with hands or objects near the carriage. z Do not push on again. Be sure that there is near the d embroidery unit and press . Note z If the machine is displayed. Push it in until it clicks and stops. It may not be sewn correctly. Note z Make sure that...
... is no objects or hands are near the carriage, turn the power on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may return to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). X The confirmation message is attached. X The carriage moves to fully insert the... with hands or objects near the carriage. z Do not push on again. Be sure that there is near the d embroidery unit and press . Note z If the machine is displayed. Push it in until it clicks and stops. It may not be sewn correctly. Note z Make sure that...
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a • For details on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved. a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. Press , and then press . It may...
a • For details on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved. a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. Press , and then press . It may...
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...turned on, the LCD comes on the LCD. 22 For details, refer to its storage position Press when removing the embroidery unit. b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. Memo z Refer to the message displayed... on the right side of the machine. GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the LCD,...
...turned on, the LCD comes on the LCD. 22 For details, refer to its storage position Press when removing the embroidery unit. b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. Memo z Refer to the message displayed... on the right side of the machine. GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the LCD,...
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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. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 For details on the setting while embroidering, refer to take your nearest authorized service...Thread color display Changes the thread color display (page 51). (When "Thread No.#123" is a reminder to "Setting for the machine. - The attributes that are displayed (page 52). Lighter Darker Display the service count which is selected) Thread color/Time to be...
... English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 For details on the setting while embroidering, refer to take your nearest authorized service...Thread color display Changes the thread color display (page 51). (When "Thread No.#123" is a reminder to "Setting for the machine. - The attributes that are displayed (page 52). Lighter Darker Display the service count which is selected) Thread color/Time to be...
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.... z When replacing the needle, refer to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery machines. Otherwise, the needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ■ Other Embroidery frames "small" and "large" are too thick. Use a water soluble sheet on thin materials like...
.... z When replacing the needle, refer to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery machines. Otherwise, the needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ■ Other Embroidery frames "small" and "large" are too thick. Use a water soluble sheet on thin materials like...
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Download the driver from our web site " http://solutions.brother.com ".) ■ Precautions on a computer. We recommend using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. ■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following ...Using data other than that saved using our data design systems or machines may break when sewing with a stitch density that is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of...
Download the driver from our web site " http://solutions.brother.com ".) ■ Precautions on a computer. We recommend using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. ■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following ...Using data other than that saved using our data design systems or machines may break when sewing with a stitch density that is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of...