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GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual
GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual
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...Do not use an extension cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with 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 could cause the...use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any adjustments in this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is ...
...Do not use an extension cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with 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 could cause the...use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any adjustments in this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is ...
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If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this machine only for household use or store the machine near children. • Do not use as contained in the manual. Do not use . 1 The contents of this product are ...subject to change without notice. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this manual. Use accessories recommended ...
If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this machine only for household use or store the machine near children. • Do not use as contained in the manual. Do not use . 1 The contents of this product are ...subject to change without notice. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this manual. Use accessories recommended ...
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... ...5 Accessories ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 8 Front view ...8 Needle and embroidery foot section ...9 Right-side/rear view ...9 Operation buttons ...10 Operation panel ...11 ......15 Removing the embroidery unit ...16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD...20 Changing the machine settings ...21 Checking machine operating procedures ...23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin...
... ...5 Accessories ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 8 Front view ...8 Needle and embroidery foot section ...9 Right-side/rear view ...9 Operation buttons ...10 Operation panel ...11 ......15 Removing the embroidery unit ...16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD...20 Changing the machine settings ...21 Checking machine operating procedures ...23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin...
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... Bobbin Case Adjustment 68 Correct tension...68 Bobbin thread is loose...68 Bobbin thread is tight ...68 APPENDIX 69 Care and Maintenance ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the race ...70 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 72 Attaching the embroidery Foot "Q" ...72 Troubleshooting ...74 Error messages ...78 Adjusting the LCD ...81...
... Bobbin Case Adjustment 68 Correct tension...68 Bobbin thread is loose...68 Bobbin thread is tight ...68 APPENDIX 69 Care and Maintenance ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the race ...70 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 72 Attaching the embroidery Foot "Q" ...72 Troubleshooting ...74 Error messages ...78 Adjusting the LCD ...81...
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... 28). b Quick-set bobbin You can be wound with thread (page 24). Introduction Thank you have finished reading this embroidery machine. d Embroidery You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 39). 5 Before using... the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for purchasing this manual, store it where it can quickly...
... 28). b Quick-set bobbin You can be wound with thread (page 24). Introduction Thank you have finished reading this embroidery machine. d Embroidery You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 39). 5 Before using... the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for purchasing this manual, store it where it can quickly...
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... the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 10 Spool net 11 Operation manual 12 Quick reference guide 13 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Screwdriver (large) 6 Screwdriver (small) 7 Spool cap (large) 8 Spool cap (medium) 9 Spool cap (small) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X54243-051 SA156 SFB...
... the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 10 Spool net 11 Operation manual 12 Quick reference guide 13 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Screwdriver (large) 6 Screwdriver (small) 7 Spool cap (large) 8 Spool cap (medium) 9 Spool cap (small) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X54243-051 SA156 SFB...
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Part Name Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other EBT-PE SA520 SA519 EBT-PEN: Embroidery set (medium) XC5996-001 5 H 10 cm X W 10 cm BM4: X81267-001 (H 4 inches X W ... time of optional accessories available for your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center. No. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large ... EF82: XD0598-002 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 7 The part codes are subject to change without notice.
Part Name Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other EBT-PE SA520 SA519 EBT-PEN: Embroidery set (medium) XC5996-001 5 H 10 cm X W 10 cm BM4: X81267-001 (H 4 inches X W ... time of optional accessories available for your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center. No. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large ... EF82: XD0598-002 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 7 The part codes are subject to change without notice.
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... cover Like with the thread guide plate, pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread. Before using the machine can be selected and edited, and operations for the embroidery unit. d Bobbin winding thread guide Pass the thread around this thread guide ...patterns can be displayed (page 11). 8 h Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for using the machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the machine and their functions are described below. f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. k Embroidery ...
... cover Like with the thread guide plate, pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread. Before using the machine can be selected and edited, and operations for the embroidery unit. d Bobbin winding thread guide Pass the thread around this thread guide ...patterns can be displayed (page 11). 8 h Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for using the machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the machine and their functions are described below. f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. k Embroidery ...
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... foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to use your machine. 9 c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to clean the bobbin ... through the needle bar thread guide. f Embroidery foot "Q" This presser foot is being used for embroidering. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is used . c Needle plate When the needle is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. d Needle plate cover Remove the needle ...
... foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to use your machine. 9 c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to clean the bobbin ... through the needle bar thread guide. f Embroidery foot "Q" This presser foot is being used for embroidering. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is used . c Needle plate When the needle is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. d Needle plate cover Remove the needle ...
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...bobbin winder shaft is lowered in the fabric. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is moved to the machine may occur. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Green: The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering, otherwise damage to the right side. z When cutting thread thicker... than #30, nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 10 The button changes color according to start or stop embroidering. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is ...
...bobbin winder shaft is lowered in the fabric. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is moved to the machine may occur. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Green: The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering, otherwise damage to the right side. z When cutting thread thicker... than #30, nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 10 The button changes color according to start or stop embroidering. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after embroidering is ...
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... has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. e Memory key Press to display the settings screen. g Settings key Press to store patterns in the machine's memory. a c d e b h f a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to display the previous ...get help on the LCD. h Help key Press to display the next screen when there are items that are not displayed on using the machine. b Back key Press to return to display the pattern type selection screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding /...
... has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. e Memory key Press to display the settings screen. g Settings key Press to store patterns in the machine's memory. a c d e b h f a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to display the previous ...get help on the LCD. h Help key Press to display the next screen when there are items that are not displayed on using the machine. b Back key Press to return to display the pattern type selection screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding /...
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... embroidery unit 15 Removing the embroidery unit 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions 18 Turning on the machine 19 Turning off the machine 19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures 23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions...
... embroidery unit 15 Removing the embroidery unit 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power supply precautions 18 Turning on the machine 19 Turning off the machine 19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures 23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions...
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... Step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 1 Attaching the embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.) For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 15). ↓ 2 Checking the needle Use a needle matched to the fabric, and hoop...
... Step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 1 Attaching the embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.) For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 15). ↓ 2 Checking the needle Use a needle matched to the fabric, and hoop...
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... 19). The embroidery unit may result. Otherwise injury may be damaged, and it clicks and stops. z Do not lift up on the machine. Get the included embroidery unit ready. X The embroidery unit is attached. It may cause malfunctions. c • For details, refer to it . ...the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. CAUTION ● Do not move it . a Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Push it in until it may cause malfunctions. The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other objects...
... 19). The embroidery unit may result. Otherwise injury may be damaged, and it clicks and stops. z Do not lift up on the machine. Get the included embroidery unit ready. X The embroidery unit is attached. It may cause malfunctions. c • For details, refer to it . ...the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. CAUTION ● Do not move it . a Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Push it in until it may cause malfunctions. The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other objects...
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... hands are near the carriage. a • For details on . CAUTION ● Do not put your finger. Note z If the machine is displayed on the embroidery patterns, refer to its initial position. CAUTION ● Always turn the power on again. GETTING READY Be sure... or other objects near the d embroidery unit and press . X The carriage moves to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 49). 16 Turn off the machine" (page 19). X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. b a a Carriage X The ...
... hands are near the carriage. a • For details on . CAUTION ● Do not put your finger. Note z If the machine is displayed on the embroidery patterns, refer to its initial position. CAUTION ● Always turn the power on again. GETTING READY Be sure... or other objects near the d embroidery unit and press . X The carriage moves to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 49). 16 Turn off the machine" (page 19). X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. b a a Carriage X The ...
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CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 17 Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. 1 a a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine.
CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 17 Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. 1 a a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine.
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...allow the power cord to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away 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 CAUTION... ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. Pulling on the cord may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the...
...allow the power cord to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away 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 CAUTION... ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. Pulling on the cord may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the...
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... proper outlet. Note z If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn the machine on (set it off . Turning the Machine On/Off 19 Make sure that the machine is turned on. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in a polarized outlet only ...one blade wider than the other). If it . Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Before turning on the machine, be sure to turn it off. 1 refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 15).) Prepare the included power cord...
... proper outlet. Note z If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn the machine on (set it off . Turning the Machine On/Off 19 Make sure that the machine is turned on. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in a polarized outlet only ...one blade wider than the other). If it . Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Before turning on the machine, be sure to turn it off. 1 refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 15).) Prepare the included power cord...
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...the model, a different screen may be displayed when the machine is not displayed (page 21).) ■ Pattern type selection screen a b c d g e f a Embroidery patterns b Additional embroidery patterns c Alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Embroidery card f Patterns stored in the machine's memory g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage... position Memo z Refer to "Error messages" (page 78) for using the machine can be displayed (page 11). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation From the LCD, patterns can be ...
...the model, a different screen may be displayed when the machine is not displayed (page 21).) ■ Pattern type selection screen a b c d g e f a Embroidery patterns b Additional embroidery patterns c Alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Embroidery card f Patterns stored in the machine's memory g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage... position Memo z Refer to "Error messages" (page 78) for using the machine can be displayed (page 11). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation From the LCD, patterns can be ...