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... for embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle ...27 Needle precautions ...27 Checking the needle ...27 Replacing the needle ...28 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Bobbin precautions ...29 Winding the bobbin ...29 Installing the bobbin ...34 Upper Threading ...37 About the spool of thread ...37 Threading the upper thread ...38 Preparing the Fabric ...43 Attaching a stabilizer...
... for embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle ...27 Needle precautions ...27 Checking the needle ...27 Replacing the needle ...28 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Bobbin precautions ...29 Winding the bobbin ...29 Installing the bobbin ...34 Upper Threading ...37 About the spool of thread ...37 Threading the upper thread ...38 Preparing the Fabric ...43 Attaching a stabilizer...
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... ...57 Appliquéing ...59 Editing and Saving Patterns 61 Adjusting the layout and the size ...61 Adjusting the upper thread tension ...63 Adjusting the bobbin thread tension ...64 Connecting character patterns ...65 Resewing ...66 Thread runs out partway through a design ...67 Stopping while embroidering ...67 Using the Memory Function 69...
... ...57 Appliquéing ...59 Editing and Saving Patterns 61 Adjusting the layout and the size ...61 Adjusting the upper thread tension ...63 Adjusting the bobbin thread tension ...64 Connecting character patterns ...65 Resewing ...66 Thread runs out partway through a design ...67 Stopping while embroidering ...67 Using the Memory Function 69...
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... and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to embroider. h Embroidery You can embroider built-in your PC become available ...by one press of a lever (page 38). e Quick-set bobbin You can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). f Easy-to-use needle threader You can start embroidering without pulling up...
... and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to embroider. h Embroidery You can embroider built-in your PC become available ...by one press of a lever (page 38). e Quick-set bobbin You can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71). f Easy-to-use needle threader You can start embroidering without pulling up...
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..., 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 130012-024 No. If any item is on...
..., 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 130012-024 No. If any item is on...
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z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. 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 ...
z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. 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 ...
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... lower the embroidery foot . Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select... 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to cut them. d Bobbin winder (page 29) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. ...
... lower the embroidery foot . Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select... 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to cut them. d Bobbin winder (page 29) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. ...
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... bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to be exchanged. e Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to turn the machine... on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is used . d USB port (page 71) Connect the one end of the USB...
... bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to be exchanged. e Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to turn the machine... on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is used . d USB port (page 71) Connect the one end of the USB...
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...the machine may occur. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 The machine is ...winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to start or stop embroidering....
...the machine may occur. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 The machine is ...winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to start or stop embroidering....
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... a touch pen to get help on using the machine. c Previous page key Press to the previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation...
... a touch pen to get help on using the machine. c Previous page key Press to the previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation...
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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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... 29). ↓ 4 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ↓ 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details, refer to the fabric. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation ...
... 29). ↓ 4 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ↓ 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details, refer to the fabric. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation ...
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... selection screen. c ab c After you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back f ed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. ... Display) Operation 25 Press (Back key) to return to be referred on each topic, refer to the d next page. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on . Turn on the operation X ...
... selection screen. c ab c After you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back f ed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. ... Display) Operation 25 Press (Back key) to return to be referred on each topic, refer to the d next page. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on . Turn on the operation X ...
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...embroidering on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels. Prepare a piece of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is low, the thread may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach ...or stretch fabrics. Memo z For good quality embroidery designs be sure to embroider. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use the embroidery bobbin thread. z When replacing the needle, refer to embroider, be embroidered. z Before starting to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ■ ...
...embroidering on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels. Prepare a piece of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is low, the thread may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach ...or stretch fabrics. Memo z For good quality embroidery designs be sure to embroider. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use the embroidery bobbin thread. z When replacing the needle, refer to embroider, be embroidered. z Before starting to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). ■ ...
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... Other model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to get attractive finishes. Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. 1 Bobbin precautions Be sure to "Optional accessories" (page 9). b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this...
... Other model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to get attractive finishes. Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. 1 Bobbin precautions Be sure to "Optional accessories" (page 9). b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this...
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... READY Turn on the shaft fits into the notch in the direction of thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the bobbin winder shaft so b that best fits the size of spool being used . a b a Spool cap b Spool pin... CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may catch on the bobbin until it snaps into place. Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the spool being used , the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged...
... READY Turn on the shaft fits into the notch in the direction of thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the bobbin winder shaft so b that best fits the size of spool being used . a b a Spool cap b Spool pin... CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may catch on the bobbin until it snaps into place. Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the spool being used , the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged...
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... nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. a a Thread guide a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that winds off quickly, such as possible. hand as shown below. 1 cb a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound...d a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Pull the thread from the spool and pass the g thread under the pretension disk. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 31 b c d b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. If the spool net is used, the upper thread tension may become ...
... nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. a a Thread guide a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that winds off quickly, such as possible. hand as shown below. 1 cb a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound...d a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Pull the thread from the spool and pass the g thread under the pretension disk. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 31 b c d b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. If the spool net is used, the upper thread tension may become ...
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...the thread. 32 a a Start/stop . is being wound correctly. Make sure the bobbin thread is displayed on the LCD screen. X The bobbin winding will stop button X The bobbin starts winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop button) once. Memo z Make sure that was ...with built-in cutter) CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the end of the thread. Otherwise, the machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. While using your left hand to hold the thread that the thread is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter...
...the thread. 32 a a Start/stop . is being wound correctly. Make sure the bobbin thread is displayed on the LCD screen. X The bobbin winding will stop button X The bobbin starts winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop button) once. Memo z Make sure that was ...with built-in cutter) CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the end of the thread. Otherwise, the machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. While using your left hand to hold the thread that the thread is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter...
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... result in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. 1 In such a case, wind off the thread by...When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not passed under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button Winding/Installing the Bobbin 33 a a Start/stop button) ...
... result in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. 1 In such a case, wind off the thread by...When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not passed under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button Winding/Installing the Bobbin 33 a a Start/stop button) ...
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... thread guide correctly (page 31). 34 GETTING READY Cut the thread with thread. e Note z Make sure that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. If bobbins from the shaft. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the thread passes... disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539151)). Wind the bobbin again. Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread guide. Installing the bobbin a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near ...
... thread guide correctly (page 31). 34 GETTING READY Cut the thread with thread. e Note z Make sure that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. If bobbins from the shaft. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the thread passes... disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539151)). Wind the bobbin again. Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread guide. Installing the bobbin a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near ...
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... the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to the bottom with f your right g hand, and then guide the thread as indicated. Remove the bobbin cover. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your finger. c a b • Be sure to the right. ...CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown with your left hand. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect...
... the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to the bottom with f your right g hand, and then guide the thread as indicated. Remove the bobbin cover. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your finger. c a b • Be sure to the right. ...CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown with your left hand. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect...