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... any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are leaving the machine unattended. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Do not use extension cords. ...DANGER - Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any user servicing adjustments mentioned...
... any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are leaving the machine unattended. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Do not use extension cords. ...DANGER - Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any user servicing adjustments mentioned...
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... persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. •... as described in the manual. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this manual and specifications of the operation manual to inspect...
... persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. •... as described in the manual. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this manual and specifications of the operation manual to inspect...
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... 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 GETTING READY 13 Embroidery Step by Step 14 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 15 Embroidery unit precautions ...15 Attaching the embroidery unit ...15 Removing the embroidery unit ...16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power...
... 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 GETTING READY 13 Embroidery Step by Step 14 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 15 Embroidery unit precautions ...15 Attaching the embroidery unit ...15 Removing the embroidery unit ...16 Turning the Machine On/Off 18 Power...
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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... any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. 1. 2. 3.* 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. *75/11 3 needles 90/14 1 needle No. Accessories Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 1 Seam ripper 2 Bobbin...
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... any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. 1. 2. 3.* 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. *75/11 3 needles 90/14 1 needle No. Accessories Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 1 Seam ripper 2 Bobbin...
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..., patterns can be selected and edited, and operations for using the machine, carefully read these buttons to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. c Spool pin Place a spool of the machine and their functions are described below. m Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to learn the names of the take-up lever check...
..., patterns can be selected and edited, and operations for using the machine, carefully read these buttons to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. c Spool pin Place a spool of the machine and their functions are described below. m Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to learn the names of the take-up lever check...
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... to pages 8 through 11 while you (counterclockwise) to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. b Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to use your machine. 9 f Embroidery foot "Q" This presser foot is being used for embroidering. d Air...
... to pages 8 through 11 while you (counterclockwise) to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. b Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to use your machine. 9 f Embroidery foot "Q" This presser foot is being used for embroidering. d Air...
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... press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is moved to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. z When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other special threads, use the...
... press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is moved to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. z When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other special threads, use the...
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...display the pattern type selection screen. g f Embroidery key Press to the previous screen. Operation panel The front operation panel 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. For details, refer to get ...screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 11
...display the pattern type selection screen. g f Embroidery key Press to the previous screen. Operation panel The front operation panel 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. For details, refer to get ...screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 11
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...Embroidery Unit 15 Embroidery unit precautions 15 Attaching the 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... the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 34 Replacing the Needle 35 Needle precautions 35 Checking the needle 35 Replacing the needle 36 1 GETTING READY The various ...
...Embroidery Unit 15 Embroidery unit precautions 15 Attaching the 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... the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 34 Replacing the Needle 35 Needle precautions 35 Checking the needle 35 Replacing the needle 36 1 GETTING READY The various ...
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...; 6 Selecting a pattern Select an embroidery pattern. GETTING READY Embroidery Step by 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 "Upper Threading...
...; 6 Selecting a pattern Select an embroidery pattern. GETTING READY Embroidery Step by 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 "Upper Threading...
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...Needle count/Thread number (#123) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/ Madeira rayon/Sulky/Robison anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be changed . English/German/French/Italian/ Dutch/Spanish/Japanese/Danish/ Norwegian/Finnish/Swedish/ Portuguese/Russian/Korean/Thai/ others LCD brightness Adjusts the brightness of embroidery stitches. Changing the machine settings Various machine... operations and embroidery settings can be changed . ...
...Needle count/Thread number (#123) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/ Madeira rayon/Sulky/Robison anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be changed . English/German/French/Italian/ Dutch/Spanish/Japanese/Danish/ Norwegian/Finnish/Swedish/ Portuguese/Russian/Korean/Thai/ others LCD brightness Adjusts the brightness of embroidery stitches. Changing the machine settings Various machine... operations and embroidery settings can be changed . ...
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... machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item selection screen. Press b (Help key) on the LCD. procedures Press (Previous page key) to return to the previous page. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery Example: Upper threading 1 unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement...
... machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item selection screen. Press b (Help key) on the LCD. procedures Press (Previous page key) to return to the previous page. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery Example: Upper threading 1 unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement...
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... pin. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin, causing the needle to break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that winds off quickly, such as shown, with fine, cross... b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Memo z When embroidering with the rounded side on the slit in the spool or the needle may become tangled around the spool pin. If the spool net is too small for the bobbin onto f the spool pin.
... pin. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin, causing the needle to break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that winds off quickly, such as shown, with fine, cross... b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Memo z When embroidering with the rounded side on the slit in the spool or the needle may become tangled around the spool pin. If the spool net is too small for the bobbin onto f the spool pin.
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Memo z When the machine is started or the handwheel is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may be damaged. this is not a malfunction. 1 a Start/stop button ...8226; When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press (Start/stop the machine. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop button) once ...
Memo z When the machine is started or the handwheel is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may be damaged. this is not a malfunction. 1 a Start/stop button ...8226; When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press (Start/stop the machine. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop button) once ...
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... d the thread unrolls to the left hand. CAUTION ● Be sure to install the bobbin so that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Install the bobbin wound with your right e hand... This model Other model • Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. Be sure to the right. Slide the bobbin cover latch to thread the machine as shown with your left . b Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold it down the bobbin with your left.
... d the thread unrolls to the left hand. CAUTION ● Be sure to install the bobbin so that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Install the bobbin wound with your right e hand... This model Other model • Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. Be sure to the right. Slide the bobbin cover latch to thread the machine as shown with your left . b Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold it down the bobbin with your left.
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... the spool for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may bend or break. If the spool cap is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded. CAUTION ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to raise the... Turn on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. About the spool of spool being used . a a Presser foot lever Note z If the presser foot is too small for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. a 1 a Needle position button X The needle is correctly raised when the mark on handwheel 30 Check...
... the spool for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may bend or break. If the spool cap is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded. CAUTION ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to raise the... Turn on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. About the spool of spool being used . a a Presser foot lever Note z If the presser foot is too small for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. a 1 a Needle position button X The needle is correctly raised when the mark on handwheel 30 Check...
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... spool pin. f Slide the spool onto the pin so that is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break.
... spool pin. f Slide the spool onto the pin so that is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break.
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...removing the upper thread, be used with the needle threader. The thread can be sure to check the position of the take -up lever. Be sure to raise the embroidery foot and open the shutter. In addition, before threading the machine. Pull the end of 130/20 or thicker... cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread k guide. GETTING READY While using the needle threader)" (page 34). Memo z The needle threader can easily be used ,...
...removing the upper thread, be used with the needle threader. The thread can be sure to check the position of the take -up lever. Be sure to raise the embroidery foot and open the shutter. In addition, before threading the machine. Pull the end of 130/20 or thicker... cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread k guide. GETTING READY While using the needle threader)" (page 34). Memo z The needle threader can easily be used ,...
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...Note z If the thread is passed through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the needle. Lower the needle threader lever on the left d side of the machine until it through and cannot be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is performed, skip step c. Cut the thread ...with extreme force, otherwise the needle may be cut . If this operation is cut correctly, lower the embroidery foot so that quickly winds off ...
...Note z If the thread is passed through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the needle. Lower the needle threader lever on the left d side of the machine until it through and cannot be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is performed, skip step c. Cut the thread ...with extreme force, otherwise the needle may be cut . If this operation is cut correctly, lower the embroidery foot so that quickly winds off ...
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... presser foot lever, pass the end of 130/20 or thicker which cannot be used with a thickness of the e thread through the embroidery foot hole. 34 Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a guide. • For details, refer to start embroidering. When using the needle threader) X The upper threading is not raised, the...
... presser foot lever, pass the end of 130/20 or thicker which cannot be used with a thickness of the e thread through the embroidery foot hole. 34 Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a guide. • For details, refer to start embroidering. When using the needle threader) X The upper threading is not raised, the...