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... The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. For a longer service life 1. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is... detergents to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts...
... The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. For a longer service life 1. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is... detergents to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts...
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...editing patterns to edit more useful functions or techniques. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 4 To embroider Continue with those that appear on the machine. • If, while using the machine, you have questions about a specific function, refer to the index (P.217) and the table of contents to find the section of ...the manual to refer to select a stitch and sew using this machine and the basic sewing operations. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 • Parts related to rotate or resize them and utilizing more advanced...
...editing patterns to edit more useful functions or techniques. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 4 To embroider Continue with those that appear on the machine. • If, while using the machine, you have questions about a specific function, refer to the index (P.217) and the table of contents to find the section of ...the manual to refer to select a stitch and sew using this machine and the basic sewing operations. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 • Parts related to rotate or resize them and utilizing more advanced...
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CONTENTS CONTENTS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9 Machine 9 Needle and Presser Foot Section 10 Embroidery Unit 10 Operation Buttons 11 Included Accessories 11 Options 14 Top Stitching 74 Smocking 74 Fagoting 75 Tape or Elastic Attaching 76 Heirloom ...Stitching 77 Buttonhole Stitches 79 Bar Tacks 84 Button Sewing 86 Eyelets 87 Chapter 1 Getting Ready 15 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 16...
CONTENTS CONTENTS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9 Machine 9 Needle and Presser Foot Section 10 Embroidery Unit 10 Operation Buttons 11 Included Accessories 11 Options 14 Top Stitching 74 Smocking 74 Fagoting 75 Tape or Elastic Attaching 76 Heirloom ...Stitching 77 Buttonhole Stitches 79 Bar Tacks 84 Button Sewing 86 Eyelets 87 Chapter 1 Getting Ready 15 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 16...
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... One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns 125 Alphabet Patterns 125 Alphabet Patterns 168 EDITING PATTERNS 170 1 Frame Patterns 126 Moving the Pattern 171 Embroidery Cards 127 Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/ Rotating the Pattern 171 Changing the Size of the Pattern 172 USB Media/Computer 127 VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN 128 PREPARING...
... One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns 125 Alphabet Patterns 125 Alphabet Patterns 168 EDITING PATTERNS 170 1 Frame Patterns 126 Moving the Pattern 171 Embroidery Cards 127 Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/ Rotating the Pattern 171 Changing the Size of the Pattern 172 USB Media/Computer 127 VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN 128 PREPARING...
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...g Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the spool pin. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to turn the machine ON and OFF. c Thread take -up lever check window Look through this handle. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet...pieces such as starting sewing and raising or lowering the needle. m Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the slot. j LCD (liquid crystal display) Stitch settings can be viewed and edited, and operations ...
...g Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the spool pin. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to turn the machine ON and OFF. c Thread take -up lever check window Look through this handle. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet...pieces such as starting sewing and raising or lowering the needle. m Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the slot. j LCD (liquid crystal display) Stitch settings can be viewed and edited, and operations ...
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... needle clamp screw to hold the needle in the sewing direction. a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. c Embroidery unit connector Insert the embroidery unit connector into the connection port to the fabric as it is sewn. Attach the appropriate presser foot.... i Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Presser foot holder...
... needle clamp screw to hold the needle in the sewing direction. a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. c Embroidery unit connector Insert the embroidery unit connector into the connection port to the fabric as it is sewn. Attach the appropriate presser foot.... i Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Presser foot holder...
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...8226; Do not press the "Thread Cutter" button after sewing to raise the presser foot. This button lights up in the embroidery unit carrying case. Press this button again to automatically trim the excess thread. Press this button twice to adjust the sewing speed.... opposite direction) at low speed only while the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button is held down. b "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button This button is pressed, the machine sews a few stitches at a low speed, then begins sewing at a lower speed until they become tangled, or damage to 5 stitches in small areas....
...8226; Do not press the "Thread Cutter" button after sewing to raise the presser foot. This button lights up in the embroidery unit carrying case. Press this button again to automatically trim the excess thread. Press this button twice to adjust the sewing speed.... opposite direction) at low speed only while the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button is held down. b "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button This button is pressed, the machine sews a few stitches at a low speed, then begins sewing at a lower speed until they become tangled, or damage to 5 stitches in small areas....
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... case SA529 D6EUC:XC9862-052 * Depending on the screw. It can be included. Memo • Always use accessories recommended for this machine model NV2500D/NV2500/NV2800D. Part Name U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Embroidery foot "U" XD0313-051 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X57789-151 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-051 4 Monogramming foot "N" X53840-351 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot...
... case SA529 D6EUC:XC9862-052 * Depending on the screw. It can be included. Memo • Always use accessories recommended for this machine model NV2500D/NV2500/NV2800D. Part Name U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Embroidery foot "U" XD0313-051 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X57789-151 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-051 4 Monogramming foot "N" X53840-351 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot...
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... available for your machine. Note • Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine. • Visit your authorized dealer for availability of embroidery card or visit www.brother.com. Part Name U.S.A./ Canada Others Embroidery bobbin thread 1 (White) Embroidery bobbin thread (Black... your dealer for complete listing of printing. • Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. • Brother embroidery cards can be used with single hole) XC8449-051 6 Table and free motion grip SATFM 4000D TFM2:XC8645-052 7 Spool...
... available for your machine. Note • Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine. • Visit your authorized dealer for availability of embroidery card or visit www.brother.com. Part Name U.S.A./ Canada Others Embroidery bobbin thread 1 (White) Embroidery bobbin thread (Black... your dealer for complete listing of printing. • Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. • Brother embroidery cards can be used with single hole) XC8449-051 6 Table and free motion grip SATFM 4000D TFM2:XC8645-052 7 Spool...
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...34, 35 50 Character/Decorative Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. 94 stitch key Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. 124 Embroidery edit key Press this key to see descriptions for upper threading, winding the bobbin, 22 mode key ...changing the presser foot, and other machine settings. By editing embroidery patterns, 167 g you can safely be changed. Key a b c d e f r q t Name Machine setting mode key Function Press this key to change other operations for the presser foot/...
...34, 35 50 Character/Decorative Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. 94 stitch key Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. 124 Embroidery edit key Press this key to see descriptions for upper threading, winding the bobbin, 22 mode key ...changing the presser foot, and other machine settings. By editing embroidery patterns, 167 g you can safely be changed. Key a b c d e f r q t Name Machine setting mode key Function Press this key to change other operations for the presser foot/...
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... controller or to display the next page. a b c a Select from among 10 embroidery frame displays (see page 149). e Select the initial screen (Embroidery/Embroidery Edit) when the embroidery unit is selected. * Press to adjust the zigzag width (see page 99). LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to 3 for normal sewing. e Adjust the presser...
... controller or to display the next page. a b c a Select from among 10 embroidery frame displays (see page 149). e Select the initial screen (Embroidery/Embroidery Edit) when the embroidery unit is selected. * Press to adjust the zigzag width (see page 99). LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to 3 for normal sewing. e Adjust the presser...
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...product identification number for notification of the LCD. * Press to make the screen lighter. * Press to take your machine in your machine. d Select one of embroidery stitches. d Shows the version of software is turned on /off the buzzer. c Select whether or not the ...opening screen appears when the machine is installed in for regular servicing. (Contact your local authorized Brother dealer or at www.brother.com for this machine...
...product identification number for notification of the LCD. * Press to make the screen lighter. * Press to take your machine in your machine. d Select one of embroidery stitches. d Shows the version of software is turned on /off the buzzer. c Select whether or not the ...opening screen appears when the machine is installed in for regular servicing. (Contact your local authorized Brother dealer or at www.brother.com for this machine...
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... the top of this Operation Manual are stored in this machine. LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Basic machine operations and other information based on stabilizers (backing) to the fabric Inserting the fabric Attaching & removing the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery unit Attaching embroidery foot "U" Correct stabilizer to use Cleaning the race and bobbin...
... the top of this Operation Manual are stored in this machine. LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Basic machine operations and other information based on stabilizers (backing) to the fabric Inserting the fabric Attaching & removing the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery unit Attaching embroidery foot "U" Correct stabilizer to use Cleaning the race and bobbin...
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... (large, medium, or small) that the thread unwinds from other models are set the bobbin on the supplemental spool pin so that is used , the machine will not operate correctly. b Align the groove in bobbin b Spring on the end of thread on the shaft. a b a b c a Supplemental spool pin b Spool ...as far as possible onto the supplemental spool pin to secure the thread spool. ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin While sewing embroidery, the bobbin can use the supplemental spool pin to wind thread onto a bobbin. c Set the supplemental spool pin in the "up" position.
... (large, medium, or small) that the thread unwinds from other models are set the bobbin on the supplemental spool pin so that is used , the machine will not operate correctly. b Align the groove in bobbin b Spring on the end of thread on the shaft. a b a b c a Supplemental spool pin b Spool ...as far as possible onto the supplemental spool pin to secure the thread spool. ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin While sewing embroidery, the bobbin can use the supplemental spool pin to wind thread onto a bobbin. c Set the supplemental spool pin in the "up" position.
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...the needle number, the finer the needle. The same thread is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may be used for the bobbin thread and upper threading. CAUTION • Be sure to keep in the table. Please refer to this table when... skipped stitches, use ball point needle (gold colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative Getting Ready stitches. • Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are not recommended for...
...the needle number, the finer the needle. The same thread is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may be used for the bobbin thread and upper threading. CAUTION • Be sure to keep in the table. Please refer to this table when... skipped stitches, use ball point needle (gold colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative Getting Ready stitches. • Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are not recommended for...
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... cause the needle to make sewing easier. CAUTION • Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick through the sewing machine. Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after sewing. If the fabric is raised. ■ If the Fabric Does Not Feed If the fabric...smoothly placed under thin fabrics to break and cause injury. Sewing Lightweight Fabric Iron the fabric with starch or place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under the presser foot, select the presser foot height higher on the left side of presser foot "J" pressed in, lower the presser ...
... cause the needle to make sewing easier. CAUTION • Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick through the sewing machine. Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after sewing. If the fabric is raised. ■ If the Fabric Does Not Feed If the fabric...smoothly placed under thin fabrics to break and cause injury. Sewing Lightweight Fabric Iron the fabric with starch or place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under the presser foot, select the presser foot height higher on the left side of presser foot "J" pressed in, lower the presser ...
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...• The automatic thread cutting setting can be sewn. 46 Memo The automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching setting is already selected with embroidery patterns. c Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle at the end of stitching. a a Reverse stitches ...FUNCTIONS USEFUL FUNCTIONS Automatic Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching setting before sewing, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing....
...• The automatic thread cutting setting can be sewn. 46 Memo The automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching setting is already selected with embroidery patterns. c Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle at the end of stitching. a a Reverse stitches ...FUNCTIONS USEFUL FUNCTIONS Automatic Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching setting before sewing, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing....
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b Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached. g Insert the bobbin case in the needle plate.... both sides of the regular needle plate during sewing. Note Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the machine to sink into the hole of the needle plate cover, and then slide it out. a a Bobbin case e Use... the screwdriver included with the two holes on the machine and screws in its original position (see page 195), and then attach the needle plate cover. a Press the "Presser ...
b Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached. g Insert the bobbin case in the needle plate.... both sides of the regular needle plate during sewing. Note Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the machine to sink into the hole of the needle plate cover, and then slide it out. a a Bobbin case e Use... the screwdriver included with the two holes on the machine and screws in its original position (see page 195), and then attach the needle plate cover. a Press the "Presser ...
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... Floppy disk drive • USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory) • USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives (recalling only) Memo Stitch/embroidery data cannot be saved using this machine. Memo • When a file folder is more than that can be Used • Only .pmu stitch data files can be used in... access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB Devices/Media, and it will take about 5 to 6 seconds to or recalled from our web site (www.brother.com)). 110 Using data other than that can be Used Stitch data can be saved to recognize the Devices/Media. (Time will appear on the...
... Floppy disk drive • USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory) • USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives (recalling only) Memo Stitch/embroidery data cannot be saved using this machine. Memo • When a file folder is more than that can be Used • Only .pmu stitch data files can be used in... access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB Devices/Media, and it will take about 5 to 6 seconds to or recalled from our web site (www.brother.com)). 110 Using data other than that can be Used Stitch data can be saved to recognize the Devices/Media. (Time will appear on the...
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... saved in the file names. In that case, use the following precautions when using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery machine to edit the embroidery data. ■ Types of Embroidery Data that is too fine or when sewing three or more than eight characters, the entire file name will differ...
... saved in the file names. In that case, use the following precautions when using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery machine to edit the embroidery data. ■ Types of Embroidery Data that is too fine or when sewing three or more than eight characters, the entire file name will differ...