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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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...the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for the correct ...the various functions. In addition, after using, when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of lint, dust, and loose cloth. ...
...the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for the correct ...the various functions. In addition, after using, when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of lint, dust, and loose cloth. ...
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... being embroidered may fall, resulting in the manual. Use this machine only for household use. 2 For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in should never be... or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine was supplied in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of suffocation....
... being embroidered may fall, resulting in the manual. Use this machine only for household use. 2 For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in should never be... or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine was supplied in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of suffocation....
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... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These... 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: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine HE1, PE500 This device complies with the instructions, may...
... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These... 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: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine HE1, PE500 This device complies with the instructions, may...
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...12 Operation panel ...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 ...22 Changing the machine settings ...23 Checking machine operating procedures ...25 Preparing Items for embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle ...27 Needle precautions ...27 Checking the needle ...27 ...
...12 Operation panel ...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 ...22 Changing the machine settings ...23 Checking machine operating procedures ...25 Preparing Items for embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle ...27 Needle precautions ...27 Checking the needle ...27 ...
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... 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 LCD ...85...
... 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 LCD ...85...
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... cards (page 49). 7 d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to -use needle threader You can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green... light is on dark fabrics. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to embroider. f Easy-to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34).
... cards (page 49). 7 d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to -use needle threader You can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green... light is on dark fabrics. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to embroider. f Easy-to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34).
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...18. 19. 20. *1 75/11 3 needles, 90/14 1 needle No. Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16 Dust cover 17 USB...XA6628-102 XE5387-001 XD0745-051 XE5427-201 XE5366-001 XC4487-021 8 If any item is 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...
...18. 19. 20. *1 75/11 3 needles, 90/14 1 needle No. Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16 Dust cover 17 USB...XA6628-102 XE5387-001 XD0745-051 XE5427-201 XE5366-001 XC4487-021 8 If any item is 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...
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...2. 3. 4. 5. z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". SA431 EF61: XA6630-102 SA434 SA520 SA519 EF71: XC2026-102 BM5: XE0615-001 BM3: XE0806-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories... or parts, contact your machine. 9 No. 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 ...
...2. 3. 4. 5. z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com ". SA431 EF61: XA6630-102 SA434 SA520 SA519 EF71: XC2026-102 BM5: XE0615-001 BM3: XE0806-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories... or parts, contact your machine. 9 No. 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 ...
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...page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to operate... Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the embroidery foot . c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of the machine and their functions are described below. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the selected pattern and error messages appear in...
...page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to operate... Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the embroidery foot . c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of the machine and their functions are described below. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the selected pattern and error messages appear in...
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...) Use the main power switch to clean the bobbin case and race. d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the... thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to use your machine. 11 Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. g Power supply jack (page 18) Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card...
...) Use the main power switch to clean the bobbin case and race. d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the... thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to use your machine. 11 Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. g Power supply jack (page 18) Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card...
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...upper thread and the bobbin threads. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is stopped to the right side. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is moved to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled...occur. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is embroidering, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. The button changes color according to raise or lower the needle. b Needle position button Press the needle position ...
...upper thread and the bobbin threads. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is stopped to the right side. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is moved to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled...occur. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is embroidering, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. The button changes color according to raise or lower the needle. b Needle position button Press the needle position ...
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.... 13 g Settings key Press to the previous screen. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. e Memory key Press to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the...
.... 13 g Settings key Press to the previous screen. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. e Memory key Press to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the...
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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 1 GETTING READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter.
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...be used for a long period of time. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the machine on and off. 1 Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into ...in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms ...
...be used for a long period of time. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the machine on and off. 1 Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into ...in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms ...
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...a b household electrical outlet. 1 a Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c on the right side of the machine to turn the machine on b the right side of electrical shock, this is set it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to fit in a polarized ...outlet only one blade wider than the other). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is intended to install the proper outlet. Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. only) z This appliance has a polarized plug (one way....
...a b household electrical outlet. 1 a Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c on the right side of the machine to turn the machine on b the right side of electrical shock, this is set it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to fit in a polarized ...outlet only one blade wider than the other). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is intended to install the proper outlet. Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. only) z This appliance has a polarized plug (one way....
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... cause malfunctions. 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 Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may result. The embroidery unit may cause malfunctions. Otherwise injury...
... cause malfunctions. 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 Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may result. The embroidery unit may cause malfunctions. Otherwise injury...
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...stops. It may not be sewn correctly. X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is attached. GETTING READY Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Be sure to its initial position. 20 c a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the d ... whatever is displayed. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may cause injury. Memo z For details on again. Note z If the machine is no objects or hands are near the carriage. Turn on the carriage when attaching the ...
...stops. It may not be sewn correctly. X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is attached. GETTING READY Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Be sure to its initial position. 20 c a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the d ... whatever is displayed. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may cause injury. Memo z For details on again. Note z If the machine is no objects or hands are near the carriage. Turn on the carriage when attaching the ...
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... . a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. CAUTION ● Do not carry... the left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). Make sure that the machine is turned on. a • For details on the bottom left . b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can ...
... . a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. CAUTION ● Do not carry... the left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). Make sure that the machine is turned on. a • For details on the bottom left . b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can ...
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... displayed. Memo z Refer to "Removing the embroidery unit" (page 21). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the machine. For details, refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to the message...
... displayed. Memo z Refer to "Removing the embroidery unit" (page 21). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the machine. For details, refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to the message...