Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine operation manual Care and Maintenance

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fUse the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and their surrounding area.

a

c

b

aCleaning brush

bRace

cBobbin thread sensor

• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.

Note

zIf lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread sensor, the sensor may not operate correctly.

gInsert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

a

b

2

1

hInsert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.

a

aNeedle plate cover

CAUTION

●Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or embroidering performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC8167- 251), contact your nearest authorized service center.

●Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break.

3

aProjection

bSpring

1

aBobbin case

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Contents Getting Ready Embroidery Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Appendix Machine Features IntroductionAccessories Included accessories75/11 3 needles 90/14 1 needle Optional accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Start/stop buttonOperation panel Previous page keyPage Installing the bobbin Upper Threading Getting ReadyEmbroidery Step by Step Basic steps for embroidery are as followsEmbroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitBarm CTurn on the machineRemoving the embroidery unit Remove the embroidery framePress , and then press CTurn off the machineEmbroidery unit separates from the machine Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffCUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jackTurning on the machine Turning off the machineLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Viewing the LCDPattern type selection screen Changing the machine settings DetailsBPresspanel. Settings key on the operation DWhenkey. settings are complete, press BackTurn on the machine CPress the item to be setChecking machine operating procedures DPressnext page. Next page key to switch toPress Help key on the operation panel CPress the item to be displayedWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin BOpen the top coverPlace the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin GSlide the spool cap onto the spool pinMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter Installing the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the rightGReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadThreading the upper thread Upper Threading DOpen the top coverThreading the needle CLower the presser foot lever to lower the embroidery foot AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread BLower the presser foot leverNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleChecking the needle Replacing the needle Needle stopper Getting Ready Removing the embroidery frame Selecting Embroidery Patterns Sold separately EmbroideringEditing and Saving Patterns ResewingEmbroidering Neatly What to prepareFabric Stabilizer materialNeedle Other† When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame Embroidery frame largeEmbroidery frame mediumoption Embroidery frame smalloptionCPressfabric.the inner frame in from the top Using embroidery sheets BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameERemove 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 Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types Alphabet patternsLCD liquid crystal display operation Operation keysLCD button Selecting characters † Example WelcomeSelecting an embroidery pattern Embroidery patternsSelecting a frame pattern Press the frame patternBSelect the frame shape CSelect the stitchUsing an embroidery card sold separately Select a patternEmbroidering Embroidering attractive finishesThread Upper thread Bobbin threadEmbroidering a pattern Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown cCLower the presser foot lever DPress Start/stop buttonAfter progressing 5-6 stitches, press GPress Start/stop button againAppliquéing Select an appliqué patternILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button Adjusting the layout CCheck and adjust the layoutEditing and Saving Patterns After.selecting the embroidery pattern, pressPress Back key to return to the previous screen Storing patterns DPress Back key to return to the original screenStoring a pattern AAfter selecting the pattern to be stored, press Memory keyAdjusting the thread tension Resewing Thread runs out partway through a designRestart the embroidery Stopping while embroidering CPress Embroidery keyDPress Turn off the machineKRestart the embroidery Embroidery Appendix Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Remove the bobbin caseCare and Maintenance Attaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery Foot QCRaise the presser foot lever DHold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shownAttaching the Embroidery Foot Troubleshooting Not operateTroubleshooting Is tangled orSkipped Carriage or embroidery frame Place objects within the range Error messages Error Message Probable CauseRefer to Error Message Probable Cause Adjusting the LCD Operation beepCPress or DTurn off the machine, then turn it on again Canceling the operation beep Index Settings key English 882-U30 XD1628-051