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... 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 supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19...the machine settings ...21 Checking machine operating procedures ...23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions ...24 Winding the bobbin ...24 Installing the bobbin ...28 Upper Threading ...30 About the spool of thread ...30 Threading the upper thread ...30 Threading the needle ...32 Threading ...
... 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 supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19...the machine settings ...21 Checking machine operating procedures ...23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions ...24 Winding the bobbin ...24 Installing the bobbin ...28 Upper Threading ...30 About the spool of thread ...30 Threading the upper thread ...30 Threading the needle ...32 Threading ...
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... Stopping while embroidering ...66 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...
... Stopping while embroidering ...66 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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... operation of the various functions. In addition, after embroidering (page 51). Before using the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. c Automatic thread cutting The thread can quickly and easily be cut automatically after you for future reference. Machine Features 1 23 4 a Simple bobbin-winding The bobbin can be wound with...
... operation of the various functions. In addition, after embroidering (page 51). Before using the machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. c Automatic thread cutting The thread can quickly and easily be cut automatically after you for future reference. Machine Features 1 23 4 a Simple bobbin-winding The bobbin can be wound with...
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... authorized retailer for a complete listing of printing. No. The part codes are correct at the time of optional accessories available for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3: X81175-001 EBT-CEN 6 (multi-position)) H 30 cm X W 13 cm - (H 12 ...optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 7 z All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for...
... authorized retailer for a complete listing of printing. No. The part codes are correct at the time of optional accessories available for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3: X81175-001 EBT-CEN 6 (multi-position)) H 30 cm X W 13 cm - (H 12 ...optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 7 z All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for...
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... threader lever Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. b Thread guide cover Like with the thread guide plate, pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread. d Bobbin winding thread guide Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. i Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser...
... threader lever Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. b Thread guide cover Like with the thread guide plate, pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread. d Bobbin winding thread guide Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. i Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser...
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... power switch to thread the needle. b Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle...
... power switch to thread the needle. b Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle...
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...the button twice sews one stitch. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help... button to embroider or is ready to start or stop embroidering. 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 machine embroiders at a slow speed while the button is lowered in the fabric.
...the button twice sews one stitch. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help... button to embroider or is ready to start or stop embroidering. 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 machine embroiders at a slow speed while the button is lowered in the fabric.
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... crystal display) and operation keys. For details, refer to store patterns in the machine's memory. e Memory key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 20). Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 11 c Previous page key Press to display the pattern...
... crystal display) and operation keys. For details, refer to store patterns in the machine's memory. e Memory key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 20). Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 11 c Previous page key Press to display the pattern...
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...) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures 23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions 24 Winding the bobbin 24 Installing the bobbin 28 Upper Threading ...30 About the spool of thread 30 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle...
...) Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures 23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions 24 Winding the bobbin 24 Installing the bobbin 28 Upper Threading ...30 About the spool of thread 30 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle...
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..." (page 47). ↓ 6 Selecting a pattern Select an embroidery pattern. frame For details, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 30). 14 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...
..." (page 47). ↓ 6 Selecting a pattern Select an embroidery pattern. frame For details, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 30). 14 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...
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...machine settings Various machine operations and embroidery settings 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. is a reminder to "LCD (liquid crystal display) operation" (page 50). Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is selected) Thread... listed below. 1 Attribute Icon Details Settings Thread color display Changes the thread color display on the embroidery screen. (When "Thread No. #123" is sounded with each ...
...machine settings Various machine operations and embroidery settings 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. is a reminder to "LCD (liquid crystal display) operation" (page 50). Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is selected) Thread... listed below. 1 Attribute Icon Details Settings Thread color display Changes the thread color display on the embroidery screen. (When "Thread No. #123" is sounded with each ...
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...help screen appears. Press the item to the item selection screen. a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Embroidery unit attachment e Embroidery frame attachment f Needle replacement X The first screen describing the procedure for ...the selected topic appears. • Press (Back key) to return to be displayed. a X The LCD comes on the operation panel. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 Turn on the machine. Checking machine...
...help screen appears. Press the item to the item selection screen. a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Embroidery unit attachment e Embroidery frame attachment f Needle replacement X The first screen describing the procedure for ...the selected topic appears. • Press (Back key) to return to be displayed. a X The LCD comes on the operation panel. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 Turn on the machine. Checking machine...
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... the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) designed specifically for this machine. Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to prepare the bobbin... thread. b 24 Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into the notch in injuries or damage to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. Bobbin precautions Be sure to the machine. ● The included bobbin was ...
... the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) designed specifically for this machine. Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to prepare the bobbin... thread. b 24 Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into the notch in injuries or damage to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. Bobbin precautions Be sure to the machine. ● The included bobbin was ...
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... spool pin. Place the spool of spool being used . Slide the spool onto the pin so that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of the spool. 1 2 3 4 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin ...cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. 1 cb • If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds 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 pin. Place the spool of spool being used . Slide the spool onto the pin so that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of the spool. 1 2 3 4 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin ...cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. 1 cb • If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds 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...
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... around the bobbin five or six times with your right hand. While holding the thread near the spool with h your right hand, as shown, pull the thread with your left hand, k wind the thread that the thread between the spool and the bobbin is pulled tight. Note z Make sure that ... out clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. 26 GETTING READY While holding the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. 1 Pass the thread under the hook on the thread j guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk...
... around the bobbin five or six times with your right hand. While holding the thread near the spool with h your right hand, as shown, pull the thread with your left hand, k wind the thread that the thread between the spool and the bobbin is pulled tight. Note z Make sure that ... out clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. 26 GETTING READY While holding the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. 1 Pass the thread under the hook on the thread j guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk...
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...start m winding the bobbin. this is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine, otherwise the machine may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the... become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may be damaged. Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the shaft. Memo z When the machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. 1 a Start/stop button • When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press (Start/stop button)...
...start m winding the bobbin. this is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine, otherwise the machine may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the... become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may be damaged. Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the shaft. Memo z When the machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. 1 a Start/stop button • When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press (Start/stop button)...
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... end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model • Be sure to thread the machine as shown with your left . GETTING READY Installing the bobbin Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that d the... to hold it down the bobbin with your right e hand, and then guide the thread as indicated. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be sure to the left hand. CAUTION ● Be sure to install...
... end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model • Be sure to thread the machine as shown with your left . GETTING READY Installing the bobbin Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that d the... to hold it down the bobbin with your right e hand, and then guide the thread as indicated. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be sure to the left hand. CAUTION ● Be sure to install...
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... corner of the bobbin case. If it is finished. g Insert the tab in "Upper Threading" (page 30). Memo z You can start embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Next, thread the upper thread. Pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down...
... corner of the bobbin case. If it is finished. g Insert the tab in "Upper Threading" (page 30). Memo z You can start embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Next, thread the upper thread. Pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down...
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About the spool of thread on the machine. a a Presser foot lever Note z If the presser foot is too small for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. Turn on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread Raise the presser foot lever to ...position the spool for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit ...
About the spool of thread on the machine. a a Presser foot lever Note z If the presser foot is too small for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. Turn on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread Raise the presser foot lever to ...position the spool for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit ...
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...rounded side on the left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front at the bottom. Open the top cover. a Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, i and then pull it up. 1 a Thread guide plate Upper Threading 31 d Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin... spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with your left . 1 Remove the spool cap that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. 1 CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is inserted onto the e spool pin. 1 2 a Spool pin b Spool cap Place ...
...rounded side on the left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front at the bottom. Open the top cover. a Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, i and then pull it up. 1 a Thread guide plate Upper Threading 31 d Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin... spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with your left . 1 Remove the spool cap that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. 1 CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is inserted onto the e spool pin. 1 2 a Spool pin b Spool cap Place ...