Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine Upper Threading, About the spool of thread

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GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

Upper Threading

This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle.

CAUTION

●When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.

About the spool of thread

Information about the spools of thread is described below.

CAUTION

●Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break.

Threading the upper thread

Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine.

aTurn on the machine.

bRaisefoot. the presser foot lever to raise the presser

a

aPresser foot lever

Note

zIf the presser foot is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded.

cPress (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

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aNeedle position button

XThe needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top, as shown below. Check the handwheel and, if this mark is not at

this position, press (Needle position button) until it is.

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aMark on handwheel

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Contents Getting Ready Embroidery Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Appendix Introduction Machine FeaturesIncluded accessories Accessories75/11 3 needles 90/14 1 needle Following are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and embroidery foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsPrevious page key Operation panelPage Getting Ready Installing the bobbin Upper ThreadingBasic steps for embroidery are as follows Embroidery Step by StepCTurn on the machine Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unitAttaching the Embroidery Unit BarmCTurn off the machine Removing the embroidery unitRemove the embroidery frame Press , and then pressEmbroidery unit separates from the machine Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning off the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletUnplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning on the machineViewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationPattern type selection screen Details Changing the machine settingsCPress the item to be set BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationDWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back Turn on the machineCPress the item to be displayed Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to Press Help key on the operation panelBOpen the top cover Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinGSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pinMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbinGReattach the bobbin cover About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread DOpen the top cover Upper ThreadingThreading the needle CLower the presser foot lever to lower the embroidery foot BLower the presser foot lever AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar threadReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsChecking the needle Replacing the needle Needle stopper Getting Ready Resewing Removing the embroidery frame Selecting Embroidery PatternsSold separately Embroidering Editing and Saving PatternsStabilizer material Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare FabricOther NeedlePreparing the Fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Embroidery frame smalloption Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame large Embroidery frame mediumoptionCPressfabric.the inner frame in from the top BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Using embroidery sheetsERemove the embroidery sheet We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery Attaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameRaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frame Alphabet patterns Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Embroidery pattern typesOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operationLCD button † Example Welcome Selecting charactersEmbroidery patterns Selecting an embroidery patternCSelect the stitch Selecting a frame patternPress the frame pattern BSelect the frame shapeSelect a pattern Using an embroidery card sold separatelyBobbin thread EmbroideringEmbroidering attractive finishes Thread Upper threadPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c Embroidering a patternGPress Start/stop button again CLower the presser foot leverDPress Start/stop button After progressing 5-6 stitches, pressSelect an appliqué pattern AppliquéingILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button After.selecting the embroidery pattern, press Adjusting the layoutCCheck and adjust the layout Editing and Saving PatternsPress Back key to return to the previous screen AAfter selecting the pattern to be stored, press Memory key Storing patternsDPress Back key to return to the original screen Storing a patternAdjusting the thread tension Thread runs out partway through a design ResewingRestart the embroidery Turn off the machine Stopping while embroideringCPress Embroidery key DPressKRestart the embroidery Embroidery Appendix Remove the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceCare and Maintenance DHold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown Attaching the Embroidery FootAttaching the embroidery Foot Q CRaise the presser foot leverAttaching the Embroidery Foot Not operate TroubleshootingIs tangled or TroubleshootingSkipped Carriage or embroidery frame Place objects within the range Error Message Probable Cause Error messagesRefer to Error Message Probable Cause Operation beep Adjusting the LCDCPress or DTurn off the machine, then turn it on again Canceling the operation beep Index Settings key English 882-U30 XD1628-051