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..., and the like. 15. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using a embroidery machine, basic safety precautions should never be left unattended while plugged in this embroidery machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is used by pulling on cord. Always unplug the embroidery machine from the accumulation of the embroidery machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet...
..., and the like. 15. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using a embroidery machine, basic safety precautions should never be left unattended while plugged in this embroidery machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is used by pulling on cord. Always unplug the embroidery machine from the accumulation of the embroidery machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet...
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...fitted, and to the terminal which is hazardous if engaged in your plug, proceed as marked on plug. Always replace the fuse cover, never use a fuse approved by inadvertent connection to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as a plug with bare flexible cord is coloured ... your dealer. The wire which is too short to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY. If your embroidery machine is fitted with a 3 pin non rewireable BS plug then please read the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the plug ...
...fitted, and to the terminal which is hazardous if engaged in your plug, proceed as marked on plug. Always replace the fuse cover, never use a fuse approved by inadvertent connection to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as a plug with bare flexible cord is coloured ... your dealer. The wire which is too short to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY. If your embroidery machine is fitted with a 3 pin non rewireable BS plug then please read the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the plug ...
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.... Be sure to clean the case. When storing your embroidery machine beside a space heater, iron, or other parts ● A power failure occurs during use ● Maintaining the machine ● Leaving the machine unattended. 3. Always consult the operation manual or use extension cords. 4. For a longer service life 1. Do not use the "BASIC OPERATION" key when replacing or installing...
.... Be sure to clean the case. When storing your embroidery machine beside a space heater, iron, or other parts ● A power failure occurs during use ● Maintaining the machine ● Leaving the machine unattended. 3. Always consult the operation manual or use extension cords. 4. For a longer service life 1. Do not use the "BASIC OPERATION" key when replacing or installing...
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...Attaching stabilizer material 18 Embroidering different types of fabric 18 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 20 Fitting the embroidery frame to the machine 22 Removing the embroidery frame ...... 22 THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT....... 23 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN CONTRAST 24 If the... pattern when "MULTI COLOR" is displayed... 49 Embroidering characters that extend beyond one frame 50 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 51 Combining a frame pattern with a design 51 Embroidering appliques (using a frame pattern 52 Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners ........ 53 IF THREAD...
...Attaching stabilizer material 18 Embroidering different types of fabric 18 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 20 Fitting the embroidery frame to the machine 22 Removing the embroidery frame ...... 22 THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT....... 23 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN CONTRAST 24 If the... pattern when "MULTI COLOR" is displayed... 49 Embroidering characters that extend beyond one frame 50 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 51 Combining a frame pattern with a design 51 Embroidering appliques (using a frame pattern 52 Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners ........ 53 IF THREAD...
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CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MACHINE KNOWLEDGE PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR DESCRIPTION CHAPTER 1 4 6 5 C 7 8 31 2 15 12 11 13 B 14 A ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 9 10 1- Upper thread tension dial 5- Presser foot lever 7- Bobbin cover 10- Needle plate 11- Carriage (Embroidery arm) 16 A- SELECTION KEYS C- Spool cap 3- Balance wheel 14- Face plate...
CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MACHINE KNOWLEDGE PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR DESCRIPTION CHAPTER 1 4 6 5 C 7 8 31 2 15 12 11 13 B 14 A ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 9 10 1- Upper thread tension dial 5- Presser foot lever 7- Bobbin cover 10- Needle plate 11- Carriage (Embroidery arm) 16 A- SELECTION KEYS C- Spool cap 3- Balance wheel 14- Face plate...
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... switched off and the plug removed from the socket-outlet. - CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 2 EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 1 1 Power switch 1 ON 2 OFF 2 Memory card slot 4 CAUTION - When leaving the embroidery machine unattended, the main switch of electric shock, this plug is intended to...
... switched off and the plug removed from the socket-outlet. - CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 2 EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 1 1 Power switch 1 ON 2 OFF 2 Memory card slot 4 CAUTION - When leaving the embroidery machine unattended, the main switch of electric shock, this plug is intended to...
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...patterns. 2 "CARD" KEY Use this key to select a memory card for embroidery patterns. 3 3 "MEMORY" KEY Use this key for saving or retrieving pattern combinations in the machine. 4 "BASIC OPERATION" KEY 5 Use this key for more to stop the machine. * The machine will operate at low speed while... "START/STOP" BUTTON 1 Press this key when you have problems with embroidering. appears on how to use this embroidery machine. 5 "MODIFY & ADVISE" KEY Use this button to start the machine, and then press it once more information on the display, press the "START/STOP" button to remember....
...patterns. 2 "CARD" KEY Use this key to select a memory card for embroidery patterns. 3 3 "MEMORY" KEY Use this key for saving or retrieving pattern combinations in the machine. 4 "BASIC OPERATION" KEY 5 Use this key for more to stop the machine. * The machine will operate at low speed while... "START/STOP" BUTTON 1 Press this key when you have problems with embroidering. appears on how to use this embroidery machine. 5 "MODIFY & ADVISE" KEY Use this button to start the machine, and then press it once more information on the display, press the "START/STOP" button to remember....
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... return the embroidery arm to it's storage position would be used for decorative thread such as metallic thread. *** If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a net to the spool before using. **** In some countries. ** An extra spool pin should be to turn the machine off and...X54243-001 ***** 130013-003 130012-003 XA3728-001 X58739-003 X59351-001 130920-051 127610-000 XA0181-051 * When placing the machine cover on the machine while the embroidery frame is supplied as an accessory in place of 10 when ordered separately. (Parts Code) USA and Canada: XA3811-051 ...
... return the embroidery arm to it's storage position would be used for decorative thread such as metallic thread. *** If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a net to the spool before using. **** In some countries. ** An extra spool pin should be to turn the machine off and...X54243-001 ***** 130013-003 130012-003 XA3728-001 X58739-003 X59351-001 130920-051 127610-000 XA0181-051 * When placing the machine cover on the machine while the embroidery frame is supplied as an accessory in place of 10 when ordered separately. (Parts Code) USA and Canada: XA3811-051 ...
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... 2 Embroidery set (Large) SA418 XA3733-001 3 Embroidery set (Small) SA416 XA3730-001 4 Embroidery set (Extra-small) SA415 XA3713-001 5 Brother poly 40 color thread set SA740 X80928-100 6 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread EBT-PE X80919-001...SA325 XA3791-001 WARNING Embroidery Cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine. 7 EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) PATTERNS TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR MESSAGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MACHINE KNOWLEDGE CONTENTS Parts Name...
... 2 Embroidery set (Large) SA418 XA3733-001 3 Embroidery set (Small) SA416 XA3730-001 4 Embroidery set (Extra-small) SA415 XA3713-001 5 Brother poly 40 color thread set SA740 X80928-100 6 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread EBT-PE X80919-001...SA325 XA3791-001 WARNING Embroidery Cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine. 7 EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) PATTERNS TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR MESSAGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MACHINE KNOWLEDGE CONTENTS Parts Name...
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...you which will cut off any excess. Embroidery can begin without pulling out the lower thread. 15 EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 12... 4. Close the bobbin cover by pushing the bobbin release button to pull up the lower (bobbin) thread, it is located in front of the needle plate. 1. CONTENTS MACHINE...
...you which will cut off any excess. Embroidery can begin without pulling out the lower thread. 15 EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 12... 4. Close the bobbin cover by pushing the bobbin release button to pull up the lower (bobbin) thread, it is located in front of the needle plate. 1. CONTENTS MACHINE...
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... be framed along with the fabric for the best results. There are many types of non-woven stabilizers available on stabilizer. 1 Embroidery frame 2 Fabric 3 Non-woven stabilizer material Embroidering different types of fabric From normal fabrics to thick fabrics It's a good idea...FRAME (OPTIONAL) The goal of fabric to be embroidered. The stabilizer material should be obtained by using a light weight nonwoven iron-on the market. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PREPARATION BEFORE EMBROIDERING Be sure to turn off the power before ...
... be framed along with the fabric for the best results. There are many types of non-woven stabilizers available on stabilizer. 1 Embroidery frame 2 Fabric 3 Non-woven stabilizer material Embroidering different types of fabric From normal fabrics to thick fabrics It's a good idea...FRAME (OPTIONAL) The goal of fabric to be embroidered. The stabilizer material should be obtained by using a light weight nonwoven iron-on the market. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PREPARATION BEFORE EMBROIDERING Be sure to turn off the power before ...
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...remove the fabric and the inner frame from the outer frame. 1 Tighten 4. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 1. Loosen the adjusting screw of the outer frame, place the fabric on top ...PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) Make a mark on the fabric are aligned. 1 Fabric 2 Right side surface for embroidering 3 Adjusting screw 4 Inner frame 5 Outer frame 6 Loosen 3. Place the embroidery sheet ...
...remove the fabric and the inner frame from the outer frame. 1 Tighten 4. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 1. Loosen the adjusting screw of the outer frame, place the fabric on top ...PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) Make a mark on the fabric are aligned. 1 Fabric 2 Right side surface for embroidering 3 Adjusting screw 4 Inner frame 5 Outer frame 6 Loosen 3. Place the embroidery sheet ...
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CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Remove the embroidery sheet using the finger hole to be sure that the center of the design is in the correct location based on the fabric does not slip out of the embroidery sheet. Insert the fabric and inner frame back into the outer frame while ensuring...
CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Remove the embroidery sheet using the finger hole to be sure that the center of the design is in the correct location based on the fabric does not slip out of the embroidery sheet. Insert the fabric and inner frame back into the outer frame while ensuring...
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... MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Fitting the embroidery frame to its highest position. Raise the presser foot to the machine 1. Then pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot with the... 2 Pins Removing the embroidery frame Push the release lever to insert both pins. If only the forward or the back pin is heard. * Be sure to the right and remove the embroidery frame by pulling up .... 1 Frame holder 2 Pins 2. Align the two pins on the embroidery frame with the mounting pins on the right side and...
... MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Fitting the embroidery frame to its highest position. Raise the presser foot to the machine 1. Then pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot with the... 2 Pins Removing the embroidery frame Push the release lever to insert both pins. If only the forward or the back pin is heard. * Be sure to the right and remove the embroidery frame by pulling up .... 1 Frame holder 2 Pins 2. Align the two pins on the embroidery frame with the mounting pins on the right side and...
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...MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT Use this procedure when changing the thread tension. However, a sewing test should always be adjusted with the use of different thread, fabric or stabilizer fabric. Decrease the upper thread tension. 1 Top surface of the fabric 2 Reverse side of fabric 23 EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING.... * The standard position is too strong The lower thread will cause poor quality embroidery or your fabric to pucker. 1 Top surface of fabric 2 Reverse side of fabric If upper thread tension is between...
...MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT Use this procedure when changing the thread tension. However, a sewing test should always be adjusted with the use of different thread, fabric or stabilizer fabric. Decrease the upper thread tension. 1 Top surface of the fabric 2 Reverse side of fabric 23 EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING.... * The standard position is too strong The lower thread will cause poor quality embroidery or your fabric to pucker. 1 Top surface of fabric 2 Reverse side of fabric If upper thread tension is between...
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CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING EMBROIDERY CHAPTER 2 1 1 "BASIC OPERATION" key 6 1 5 3 4 2 ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 1. Thread the lower (bobbin) thread. (See page 15) 26 EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) Be sure to attach the spool felt as shown in the illustration. 1 Spool felt (See page 16 - 17) 2. Thread the upper thread following the solidline and numerical sequence marked on your machine.
CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING EMBROIDERY CHAPTER 2 1 1 "BASIC OPERATION" key 6 1 5 3 4 2 ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 1. Thread the lower (bobbin) thread. (See page 15) 26 EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) Be sure to attach the spool felt as shown in the illustration. 1 Spool felt (See page 16 - 17) 2. Thread the upper thread following the solidline and numerical sequence marked on your machine.
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... and then attach the frame to the machine. (See page 20 - 22) 1 Carriage (embroidery arm) 2 Embroidery frame NOTE Do not push down position 4. Use caution so as not to move the carriage sideways. * It is easier to start the machine. 1 "START/STOP" button 27 PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING...
... and then attach the frame to the machine. (See page 20 - 22) 1 Carriage (embroidery arm) 2 Embroidery frame NOTE Do not push down position 4. Use caution so as not to move the carriage sideways. * It is easier to start the machine. 1 "START/STOP" button 27 PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING...
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EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) 29 CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE Embroidering advice Thread Embroidery thread #50 Needle Home sewing machine needle 75/11 * The recommended lower (bobbin) thread is #60 - #90 synthetic thread. * For thin and stretch ... before embroidering. * If embroidering on a thick fabric with stabilizer (see page 18), it is recommended that a stronger 90/14 home sewing machine needle be used.
EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) 29 CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE Embroidering advice Thread Embroidery thread #50 Needle Home sewing machine needle 75/11 * The recommended lower (bobbin) thread is #60 - #90 synthetic thread. * For thin and stretch ... before embroidering. * If embroidering on a thick fabric with stabilizer (see page 18), it is recommended that a stronger 90/14 home sewing machine needle be used.
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... has been attached to the proper needle. Attach stabilizer fabric. Decrease the upper thread tension using the machine correctly. Thin or stretch fabric is being used . 2. The fabric has been placed in the embroidery frame correctly. 4. Skipped stitches 4. The correct needle is not threaded properly in the shuttle. 2. no stabilizer fabric attached. 1. Place the...
... has been attached to the proper needle. Attach stabilizer fabric. Decrease the upper thread tension using the machine correctly. Thin or stretch fabric is being used . 2. The fabric has been placed in the embroidery frame correctly. 4. Skipped stitches 4. The correct needle is not threaded properly in the shuttle. 2. no stabilizer fabric attached. 1. Place the...
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... turn. 2. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable cause Remedy 5. The upper or lower thread is too weak. 1. embroidery thread. 6. The upper thread tension is not threaded correctly. 2. Increase the upper thread tension using the upper thread tension dial. 2. being used with the designated lower lower embroidery thread is being used . 5. Thread is...
... turn. 2. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable cause Remedy 5. The upper or lower thread is too weak. 1. embroidery thread. 6. The upper thread tension is not threaded correctly. 2. Increase the upper thread tension using the upper thread tension dial. 2. being used with the designated lower lower embroidery thread is being used . 5. Thread is...