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GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual
GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual
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... 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 supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20...
... 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 supply precautions ...18 Turning on the machine ...19 Turning off the machine ...19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20...
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Using an embroidery card (sold separately) ...55 Embroidering ...56 Embroidering attractive finishes...56 Embroidering a pattern ...57 Appliquéing ...59 Editing and Saving Patterns 61 Adjusting the layout .........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 Operation beep ...81 Canceling the operation beep ...82...
Using an embroidery card (sold separately) ...55 Embroidering ...56 Embroidering attractive finishes...56 Embroidering a pattern ...57 Appliquéing ...59 Editing and Saving Patterns 61 Adjusting the layout .........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 Operation beep ...81 Canceling the operation beep ...82...
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... functions. Introduction Thank you have finished reading this embroidery machine. c Automatic thread cutting The thread can be wound with thread (page 24). b Quick-set bobbin You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 39). 5 d Embroidery You can start embroiderying without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 28...
... functions. Introduction Thank you have finished reading this embroidery machine. c Automatic thread cutting The thread can be wound with thread (page 24). b Quick-set bobbin You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 39). 5 d Embroidery You can start embroiderying without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 28...
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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 X54243-051 SA156 SFB: XA5539- ...
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 X54243-051 SA156 SFB: XA5539- ...
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...) XC5996-001 5 H 10 cm X W 10 cm BM4: X81267-001 (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) EBT-CEN Embroidery set (small) 4 H 2 cm X W 6 cm (H 1 inch X W 2-1/2 inches) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other No. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3: X81175-001 EBT-CEN 6 (multi-position)) H 30 cm X W 13...
...) XC5996-001 5 H 10 cm X W 10 cm BM4: X81267-001 (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) EBT-CEN Embroidery set (small) 4 H 2 cm X W 6 cm (H 1 inch X W 2-1/2 inches) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other No. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 Stabilizer material for embroidery 3 Embroidery card Embroidery set (extra large BM3: X81175-001 EBT-CEN 6 (multi-position)) H 30 cm X W 13...
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...Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. k Embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. m Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. d Bobbin winding thread guide Pass the thread around the .... n Thread take -up lever. Before using the machine can be displayed (page 11). 8 h Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for using the machine, carefully read these buttons to place the spool of the machine parts. b Thread guide cover Like with the thread guide...
...Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. k Embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. m Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. d Bobbin winding thread guide Pass the thread around the .... n Thread take -up lever. Before using the machine can be displayed (page 11). 8 h Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for using the machine, carefully read these buttons to place the spool of the machine parts. b Thread guide cover Like with the thread guide...
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.../bobbin case Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. f Embroidery foot "Q" This presser foot is used . Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. b Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper... e Power supply jack Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card. d Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to thread the needle. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the ...
.../bobbin case Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. f Embroidery foot "Q" This presser foot is used . Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. b Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper... e Power supply jack Insert the plug on and off. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card. d Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to thread the needle. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the ...
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... (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. g f Embroidery 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. 11 c Previous page key Press to display the... "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 20). For details, refer to store patterns in the machine's memory. g Settings key Press to perform operations. h Help key Press to get help on the LCD to display the settings...
... (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. g f Embroidery 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. 11 c Previous page key Press to display the... "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 20). For details, refer to store patterns in the machine's memory. g Settings key Press to perform operations. h Help key Press to get help on the LCD to display the settings...
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... to start embroidering are described in this chapter. 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 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20...
... to start embroidering are described in this chapter. 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 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 20...
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... the fabric. For details, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" (page 47). ↓ 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 fabric. For details, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" (page 47). ↓ 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...
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.... c • For details, refer to attach the embroidery unit. X The embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit Cautions for the embroidery unit will be damaged, and it clicks and stops. Turn off the machine. Before turning on the machine. The embroidery unit may cause malfunctions. X The confirmation message is...
.... c • For details, refer to attach the embroidery unit. X The embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit Cautions for the embroidery unit will be damaged, and it clicks and stops. Turn off the machine. Before turning on the machine. The embroidery unit may cause malfunctions. X The confirmation message is...
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...displayed. • For details on the embroidery patterns, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 49). 16 GETTING READY Be sure that the machine is initialized with your hands or other objects near the d embroidery unit and press . Removing the embroidery unit • When an animation is ..., the message above will be stored. It may cause injury. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. CAUTION ● Do not put your finger. Note z If the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. Make sure that no objects or...
...displayed. • For details on the embroidery patterns, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 49). 16 GETTING READY Be sure that the machine is initialized with your hands or other objects near the d embroidery unit and press . Removing the embroidery unit • When an animation is ..., the message above will be stored. It may cause injury. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. CAUTION ● Do not put your finger. Note z If the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. Make sure that no objects or...
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Attaching the Embroidery Unit 17 Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. 1 a a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment.
Attaching the Embroidery Unit 17 Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. 1 a a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment.
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... it off. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Turning the Machine On/Off 19 Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. embroidery unit to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 15).) Prepare the included power cord. Unplug the power supply cord from the ...power d supply jack. Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Before turning on the machine, be sure to turn it off. ...
... it off. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Turning the Machine On/Off 19 Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. embroidery unit to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 15).) Prepare the included power cord. Unplug the power supply cord from the ...power d supply jack. Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Before turning on the machine, be sure to turn it off. ...
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... not displayed (page 21).) ■ Pattern type selection screen a b c d g e f a Embroidery patterns b Additional embroidery patterns c Alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Embroidery card f Patterns stored in the machine's memory g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position Memo z Refer to "Error messages" (page 78) for using the machine can be selected and edited, and operations for messages displayed...
... not displayed (page 21).) ■ Pattern type selection screen a b c d g e f a Embroidery patterns b Additional embroidery patterns c Alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Embroidery card f Patterns stored in the machine's memory g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position Memo z Refer to "Error messages" (page 78) for using the machine can be selected and edited, and operations for messages displayed...
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.../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 set are listed below. 1 Attribute Icon Details Settings Thread color display Changes... number of the LCD. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 mm/INCH Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering (only for embroidering). -8 to take your machine in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for details.) Product number NO.: The ...
.../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 set are listed below. 1 Attribute Icon Details Settings Thread color display Changes... number of the LCD. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 mm/INCH Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering (only for embroidering). -8 to take your machine in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for details.) Product number NO.: The ...
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... two times. Note z For details on the operation panel. 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. Press b (Help key) on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Turn on the machine...
... two times. Note z For details on the operation panel. 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. Press b (Help key) on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Turn on the machine...
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...may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. Note z Always use stabilizer for embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels. Use...embroidery unit, and use the embroidery bobbin thread. Not using a stabilizer may break, resulting in poor quality embroidery designs. If there is not space, do not embroider the fabric. For details, refer to "Optional accessories" (page 7). EMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidery machines...
...may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. Note z Always use stabilizer for embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels. Use...embroidery unit, and use the embroidery bobbin thread. Not using a stabilizer may break, resulting in poor quality embroidery designs. If there is not space, do not embroider the fabric. For details, refer to "Optional accessories" (page 7). EMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidery machines...
USB GUIDE - Multi
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...of the file. CAUTION ● When using embroidery data other machine functions and operations, refer to rotate the pattern 90 degrees. • .pes files saved with this machine. z Some USB media may cause the embroidery machine to edit the embroidery pattern so that saved using our data design ...systems or sewing machines may not be compatible with the number of stitches, the number of...
...of the file. CAUTION ● When using embroidery data other machine functions and operations, refer to rotate the pattern 90 degrees. • .pes files saved with this machine. z Some USB media may cause the embroidery machine to edit the embroidery pattern so that saved using our data design ...systems or sewing machines may not be compatible with the number of stitches, the number of...