Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine operation manual Attaching the Embroidery Foot

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APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————

Attaching the Embroidery Foot

This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot.

Attaching the embroidery Foot “Q”

Attach the embroidery foot “Q” when embroidering. Have the included embroidery foot “Q” and a screwdriver ready.

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aEmbroidery foot bar

bCaught by the presser foot holder screw

CAUTION

Always use the embroidery foot “Q” when embroidering. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend.

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

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aNeedle position button

bTurn off the machine.

CAUTION

Before attaching the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the machine, otherwise

injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts embroidering.

cRaise the presser foot lever.

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aPresser foot lever

XThe embroidery foot is raised.

At the time of purchase, the presser foot lever is up.

dHold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown.

Hold the embroidery foot with your index finger wrapped around the lever at the back of the foot.

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aLever

eWhile pressing in the lever with your finger, fit the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp screw to attach the embroidery foot to the presser foot bar.

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aEmbroidery foot bar

bNeedle clamp screw

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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 StepAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unitBarm CTurn on the machineRemove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unitPress , and then press CTurn off the machineEmbroidery unit separates from the machine Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsUnplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineViewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationPattern type selection screen Details Changing the machine settingsDWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationTurn on the machine CPress the item to be setDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to Checking machine operating proceduresPress Help key on the operation panel CPress the item to be displayedBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin BOpen the top coverGSlide 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 Sold separately Embroidering Removing the embroidery frame Selecting Embroidery PatternsEditing and Saving Patterns ResewingWhat to prepare Embroidering NeatlyFabric Stabilizer materialOther NeedlePreparing the Fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Embroidery frame large Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame mediumoption Embroidery frame smalloptionCPressfabric.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 Copyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types Alphabet patternsOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operationLCD button † Example Welcome Selecting charactersEmbroidery patterns Selecting an embroidery patternPress the frame pattern Selecting a frame patternBSelect the frame shape CSelect the stitchSelect a pattern Using an embroidery card sold separatelyEmbroidering attractive finishes EmbroideringThread Upper thread Bobbin threadPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c Embroidering a patternDPress Start/stop button CLower the presser foot leverAfter progressing 5-6 stitches, press GPress Start/stop button againSelect an appliqué pattern AppliquéingILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button CCheck and adjust the layout Adjusting the layoutEditing and Saving Patterns After.selecting the embroidery pattern, pressPress Back key to return to the previous screen DPress Back key to return to the original screen Storing patternsStoring a pattern AAfter selecting the pattern to be stored, press Memory keyAdjusting the thread tension Thread runs out partway through a design ResewingRestart the embroidery CPress Embroidery key Stopping while embroideringDPress Turn off the machineKRestart the embroidery Embroidery Appendix Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Remove the bobbin caseCare and Maintenance Attaching the embroidery Foot Q Attaching the Embroidery FootCRaise the presser foot lever DHold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shownAttaching 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