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...accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and embroidery foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13...Threading ...37 About the spool of thread ...37 Threading the upper thread ...38 Preparing the Fabric ...43 Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric ...43 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...44 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47 Attaching the embroidery frame ...47 Removing the embroidery frame ...48 EMBROIDERY 49 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Copyright information ...50 Embroidery...
...accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and embroidery foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13...Threading ...37 About the spool of thread ...37 Threading the upper thread ...38 Preparing the Fabric ...43 Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric ...43 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...44 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47 Attaching the embroidery frame ...47 Removing the embroidery frame ...48 EMBROIDERY 49 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Copyright information ...50 Embroidery...
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... 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 Embroidery data precautions ...69 Saving patterns ...70 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 71 APPENDIX 73 Care...
... 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 Embroidery data precautions ...69 Saving patterns ...70 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 71 APPENDIX 73 Care...
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... wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is on dark fabrics. e Quick-set bobbin You can... be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). h Embroidery You can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional...
... wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is on dark fabrics. e Quick-set bobbin You can... be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). h Embroidery You can embroider built-in your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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The part codes 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 stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for your sales representative, the nearest authorized service center or ...
The part codes 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 stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for your sales representative, the nearest authorized service center or ...
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... pattern and error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the embroidery foot . m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. d Bobbin winder (page 29) Use the bobbin...
... pattern and error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the embroidery foot . m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. d Bobbin winder (page 29) Use the bobbin...
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...) Insert the plug on and off. 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 be exchanged. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. e Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35... to clean the bobbin case and race. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to the computer. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is being used for embroidering. f Main power switch ...
...) Insert the plug on and off. 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 be exchanged. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. e Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35... to clean the bobbin case and race. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to the computer. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is being used for embroidering. f Main power switch ...
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... bobbin winder shaft is stopped to the right side. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is pressed. a Start/stop...
... bobbin winder shaft is stopped to the right side. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is pressed. a Start/stop...
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... Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22). e Memory 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 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the...
... Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22). e Memory 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 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in 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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... ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to the selected pattern. For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). ↓ 7 Upper thread setup Set up the thread, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 61). 16 For details, refer to "Winding/... 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 on setting up the upper thread according to the fabric. GETTING READY Basic Steps for Embroidering This section describes...
... ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to the selected pattern. For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). ↓ 7 Upper thread setup Set up the thread, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 61). 16 For details, refer to "Winding/... 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 on setting up the upper thread according to the fabric. GETTING READY Basic Steps for Embroidering This section describes...
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... details.) - Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and settings can be changed . Allows the language used in the screens to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be set are displayed (page 52). z For details...
... details.) - Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and settings can be changed . Allows the language used in the screens to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be set are displayed (page 52). z For details...
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... item 1 selection screen. a X The LCD comes on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on the machine. Turn on the LCD. Press b panel. (Help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic appears...
... item 1 selection screen. a X The LCD comes on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on the machine. Turn on the LCD. Press b panel. (Help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic appears...
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Prepare a piece of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. The needle may become tangled. ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle...
Prepare a piece of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. The needle may become tangled. ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle...
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... b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine to "Optional accessories" (page 9). For details, refer to get attractive finishes. If bobbins from other bobbin may not turn out correctly. ... will not operate correctly. 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 prepare the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Only use other threads, the pattern may result in injuries or damage to the machine. ● The included...
... b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine to "Optional accessories" (page 9). For details, refer to get attractive finishes. If bobbins from other bobbin may not turn out correctly. ... will not operate correctly. 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 prepare the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Only use other threads, the pattern may result in injuries or damage to the machine. ● The included...
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Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the ... small for embroidering. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so b that is horizontal and the thread unwinds to its original position. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may be damaged. ● 30 a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into place...
Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the ... small for embroidering. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so b that is horizontal and the thread unwinds to its original position. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may be damaged. ● 30 a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into place...
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... or break. For details, refer to raise the needle. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is . Memo z Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for the selected pattern. a Turn on handwheel Raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. a Spool pin b Spool cap Place the spool of...
... or break. For details, refer to raise the needle. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is . Memo z Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for the selected pattern. a Turn on handwheel Raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. a Spool pin b Spool cap Place the spool of...
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...the needle threader, be used for embroidering b Current color step/Number of colors in the bobbin, the thread may tangle. Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown a on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the...out as planned. 2 Embroidering a pattern Example: Embroidery thread number selected Embroidery patterns are done, you continue embroidering without enough thread in design c Current name of thread after each color. Set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle. This section describes the steps for embroidering" (page...
...the needle threader, be used for embroidering b Current color step/Number of colors in the bobbin, the thread may tangle. Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown a on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the...out as planned. 2 Embroidering a pattern Example: Embroidery thread number selected Embroidery patterns are done, you continue embroidering without enough thread in design c Current name of thread after each color. Set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle. This section describes the steps for embroidering" (page...
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... to the initial screen. If you remove the upper thread with the embroidery foot lowered, it on the screen. Press (Settings key), and set the thread color display to raise the presser foot lever before removing the upper thread. Embroidering 59 k Appliquéing Note z Be sure... the presser foot lever, and press c (Start/stop button). Set up embroidery thread for the appliqué piece is sewn, and the machine stops. Remove the upper thread. l and repeat steps b through h. m Memo z For the programmed thread cutting setting, refer to the back of the b appliqué piece fabric...
... to the initial screen. If you remove the upper thread with the embroidery foot lowered, it on the screen. Press (Settings key), and set the thread color display to raise the presser foot lever before removing the upper thread. Embroidering 59 k Appliquéing Note z Be sure... the presser foot lever, and press c (Start/stop button). Set up embroidery thread for the appliqué piece is sewn, and the machine stops. Remove the upper thread. l and repeat steps b through h. m Memo z For the programmed thread cutting setting, refer to the back of the b appliqué piece fabric...
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... 76 embroidery frame 44 O embroidery frame installation 47 embroidery frame removal 48 embroidery key 13 operation beep 85 operation buttons 10, 12 embroidery pattern selection 50 embroidery pattern types 50 operation keys 13 operation panel 10, 13 embroidery set 8 operation problems 78 embroidery sheet 45 operations 25 embroidery threads 26 optional accessories 9 embroidery unit connector slot 10 embroidery unit installation 19 P embroidery unit...
... 76 embroidery frame 44 O embroidery frame installation 47 embroidery frame removal 48 embroidery key 13 operation beep 85 operation buttons 10, 12 embroidery pattern selection 50 embroidery pattern types 50 operation keys 13 operation panel 10, 13 embroidery set 8 operation problems 78 embroidery sheet 45 operations 25 embroidery threads 26 optional accessories 9 embroidery unit connector slot 10 embroidery unit installation 19 P embroidery unit...