Operation Manual
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... the troubleshooting table in injuries. 6 Special care is required when embroidering: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 Keep ventilation openings of the machine free from all moving parts. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any...
... the troubleshooting table in injuries. 6 Special care is required when embroidering: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 Keep ventilation openings of the machine free from all moving parts. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any...
Operation Manual
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e Quick-set bobbin You can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). f Easy-to embroider. g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on dark fabrics. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71...
e Quick-set bobbin You can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). f Easy-to embroider. g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on dark fabrics. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can thread the needle easily by using the USB cable (page 71...
Operation Manual
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... dealer. 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 machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm × W 10 cm (H 4 inches × W 4 inches) 16 Dust cover 17 USB cable XE1372-001 18 Operation manual 130013-124 XA5523-020 XC1807-121 XC1074-051 EBT-PEN: EBT-PE XC5996001 XC4237-021 19 Quick reference guide 20 Accessory bag Part Code Americas...
... dealer. 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 machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm × W 10 cm (H 4 inches × W 4 inches) 16 Dust cover 17 USB cable XE1372-001 18 Operation manual 130013-124 XA5523-020 XC1807-121 XC1074-051 EBT-PEN: EBT-PE XC5996001 XC4237-021 19 Quick reference guide 20 Accessory bag Part Code Americas...
Operation Manual
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... lower the presser foot lever to cut them. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31) Pass the thread under this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this dial. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. i Operation buttons...
... lower the presser foot lever to cut them. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31) Pass the thread under this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this dial. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. i Operation buttons...
Operation Manual
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... the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. 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...
... the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. 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...
Operation Manual
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... sews one stitch. 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 embroidering. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to start or stop button to raise or lower the needle. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic machine operations. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads...
... sews one stitch. 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 embroidering. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to start or stop button to raise or lower the needle. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic machine operations. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads...
Operation Manual
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... embroidering. For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). ↓ 7 Upper thread setup Set up the thread, refer 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 "Upper Threading" (page 37). 8 Checking the layout ↓ Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to "Attaching...
... embroidering. For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). ↓ 7 Upper thread setup Set up the thread, refer 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 "Upper Threading" (page 37). 8 Checking the layout ↓ Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to "Attaching...
Operation Manual
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... accessories" (page 9). If there is space between the embroidery foot and the fabric, the fabric can be sure there is enough bobbin thread. Otherwise, the needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to the embroidery unit, and use the embroidery bobbin thread. For the bobbin thread, use (Needle position button) to the fabric" (page 43). ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use embroidery thread designed...
... accessories" (page 9). If there is space between the embroidery foot and the fabric, the fabric can be sure there is enough bobbin thread. Otherwise, the needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to the embroidery unit, and use the embroidery bobbin thread. For the bobbin thread, use (Needle position button) to the fabric" (page 43). ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use embroidery thread designed...
Operation Manual
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.... If bobbins from other threads, the pattern may result in injuries or damage to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to "Optional accessories" (page 9). Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of...
.... If bobbins from other threads, the pattern may result in injuries or damage to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to "Optional accessories" (page 9). Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of...
Operation Manual
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... into place. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. a Place the spool of spool being used . If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of thread for embroidering. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft so...
... into place. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. a Place the spool of spool being used . If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of thread for embroidering. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft so...
Operation Manual
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... around the spool pin or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to the front. It may break. your right hand, pull the thread with your left . z Make sure that the presser foot lever is lowered Note z When passing the thread behind the thread guide cover. a a Thread guide a b d c a Thread guide cover b Thread guide spring c Thread d When the presser foot lever is raised before passing the thread behind the thread guide cover, be loose and you...
... around the spool pin or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to the front. It may break. your right hand, pull the thread with your left . z Make sure that the presser foot lever is lowered Note z When passing the thread behind the thread guide cover. a a Thread guide a b d c a Thread guide cover b Thread guide spring c Thread d When the presser foot lever is raised before passing the thread behind the thread guide cover, be loose and you...
Operation Manual
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... or break. z If the needle is finished. For details, refer to step c of the buttons is not lowered as much as possible to raise the needle before using the needle threader. p Ta a 1 a Needle threader lever a Needle threader lever Raise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull q the loop of the thread through the r embroidery foot hole. Upper Threading 41 Do not touch the start from m again. X The upper threading is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. If...
... or break. z If the needle is finished. For details, refer to step c of the buttons is not lowered as much as possible to raise the needle before using the needle threader. p Ta a 1 a Needle threader lever a Needle threader lever Raise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull q the loop of the thread through the r embroidery foot hole. Upper Threading 41 Do not touch the start from m again. X The upper threading is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. If...
Operation Manual
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... with the needle or the needle may break. Otherwise, the embroidery foot may not turn out correctly. b a a Presser foot lever Press (Needle position button) once or c twice to attach the embroidery frame. If only the forward or the back pin is inserted, the pattern may hit the embroidery frame, resulting in until it into the embroidery frame holder. a Raise the presser foot lever. Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set the embroidery frame into the bobbin case. Bobbin" (page...
... with the needle or the needle may break. Otherwise, the embroidery foot may not turn out correctly. b a a Presser foot lever Press (Needle position button) once or c twice to attach the embroidery frame. If only the forward or the back pin is inserted, the pattern may hit the embroidery frame, resulting in until it into the embroidery frame holder. a Raise the presser foot lever. Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set the embroidery frame into the bobbin case. Bobbin" (page...
Operation Manual
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... you can be sure to lower the embroidery foot. Press (Setting key), and then change the setting in the bobbin, the thread may not turn out as planned. 2 Embroidering a pattern Example: Embroidery thread number selected Embroidery patterns are done, you continue embroidering without enough thread in the setting screen. Set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle. Note z Before using the needle threader, be used for the thread colors can be changed. The pattern may break or bend. ● Do...
... you can be sure to lower the embroidery foot. Press (Setting key), and then change the setting in the bobbin, the thread may not turn out as planned. 2 Embroidering a pattern Example: Embroidery thread number selected Embroidery patterns are done, you continue embroidering without enough thread in the setting screen. Set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle. Note z Before using the needle threader, be used for the thread colors can be changed. The pattern may break or bend. ● Do...
Operation Manual
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... bobbin is too tight The lower thread will be set the correct thread tension. z The embroidery patterns you have revised the pattern, check the display of the thread tension, etc. z If the tension dial is moving. a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric. CAUTION Memo ● Never lower the needle when the embroidery frame is set extremely low, the machine may stop stitching during embroidering. The needle z If the stitches appear loose, turn the tension...
... bobbin is too tight The lower thread will be set the correct thread tension. z The embroidery patterns you have revised the pattern, check the display of the thread tension, etc. z If the tension dial is moving. a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric. CAUTION Memo ● Never lower the needle when the embroidery frame is set extremely low, the machine may stop stitching during embroidering. The needle z If the stitches appear loose, turn the tension...
Operation Manual
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... bobbin thread runs out, cut the threads and remove the embroidery frame before it again. 2 Set the upper thread or bobbin thread. For details, refer to adjust it is complete, When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine stops. Thread runs out partway through a design Stopping while embroidering If the embroidery is stopped before replacing the bobbin thread. check the current needle count and layout before turning off , the embroidery size...
... bobbin thread runs out, cut the threads and remove the embroidery frame before it again. 2 Set the upper thread or bobbin thread. For details, refer to adjust it is complete, When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine stops. Thread runs out partway through a design Stopping while embroidering If the embroidery is stopped before replacing the bobbin thread. check the current needle count and layout before turning off , the embroidery size...
Operation Manual
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... upper thread breaks. Reference page 18 page 58 page 58 page 33 page 19 page 28 page 63 page 37 - Visit us at " http://support.brother.com/ ". The embroidery unit is incorrectly installed. A bobbin designed specifically for the spool being used. Use the spool cap that best fits the size of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. The start /stop button was not threaded correctly. The needle is not attached on the machine. The presser foot lever...
... upper thread breaks. Reference page 18 page 58 page 58 page 33 page 19 page 28 page 63 page 37 - Visit us at " http://support.brother.com/ ". The embroidery unit is incorrectly installed. A bobbin designed specifically for the spool being used. Use the spool cap that best fits the size of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. The start /stop button was not threaded correctly. The needle is not attached on the machine. The presser foot lever...
Operation Manual
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... tension of the LCD. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Replace the needle. The needle is not sewn correctly. clean the race. Correct the upper threading. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used . The stitch is incorrectly installed. If the thread is made while embroidering. The lamps do not The lamps are skipped. Adjust the brightness of the upper thread and the bobbin thread. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for example, in the bobbin case. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Stitches...
... tension of the LCD. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Replace the needle. The needle is not sewn correctly. clean the race. Correct the upper threading. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used . The stitch is incorrectly installed. If the thread is made while embroidering. The lamps do not The lamps are skipped. Adjust the brightness of the upper thread and the bobbin thread. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for example, in the bobbin case. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Stitches...
Operation Manual
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... the machine and set up correctly. Adjust the tension of embroidery frame motion. page 64 3 The upper thread was being hanging off the table. It is plugged up , clean the race. If the carriage is causing of the embroidery frame does not - page 38, page 39 The bobbin thread is attached. page 34 Embroidery not neatly done. Remove the tangled thread. problems. cause problems, rotate the pattern and embroider. Support the fabric while embroidering. Troubleshooting...
... the machine and set up correctly. Adjust the tension of embroidery frame motion. page 64 3 The upper thread was being hanging off the table. It is plugged up , clean the race. If the carriage is causing of the embroidery frame does not - page 38, page 39 The bobbin thread is attached. page 34 Embroidery not neatly done. Remove the tangled thread. problems. cause problems, rotate the pattern and embroider. Support the fabric while embroidering. Troubleshooting...
Operation Manual
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... key 13 cleaning bobbin case 75 cleaning brush 8 N cleaning machine surface 74 connecting character patterns 65 country thread 23, 26, 51 needle bar thread guide 11 needle condition 27 needle plate 11 E embroidering 16, 57 needle plate cover 11 needle position button 12 needle replacement 28 embroidering pattern 57 needle set 8 embroidery card 55 embroidery card slot 11, 56 needle threader lever 10 needle threading 37 embroidery character selection 53 needles 27 embroidery data 69 next page key 13 embroidery foot installation 76 embroidery frame 44...
... key 13 cleaning bobbin case 75 cleaning brush 8 N cleaning machine surface 74 connecting character patterns 65 country thread 23, 26, 51 needle bar thread guide 11 needle condition 27 needle plate 11 E embroidering 16, 57 needle plate cover 11 needle position button 12 needle replacement 28 embroidering pattern 57 needle set 8 embroidery card 55 embroidery card slot 11, 56 needle threader lever 10 needle threading 37 embroidery character selection 53 needles 27 embroidery data 69 next page key 13 embroidery foot installation 76 embroidery frame 44...