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Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine Getting Ready, Attaching the embroidery unit

Models: Computerized Embroidery Machine

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1	GETTING READY
	The various preparations 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
	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 threader)	34
	Replacing the Needle	35
	Needle precautions	35
	Checking the needle	35
	Replacing the needle	36

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Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine Getting Ready, Attaching the embroidery unit, Removing the embroidery unit

Contents

Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation ManualGETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Important Safety Instructions Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual 7 For a longer service life8 For repair or adjustment Save these instructionsEMBROIDERY ContentsGETTING READY Care and Maintenance APPENDIXUsing an embroidery card sold separately Troubleshootinga Simple bobbin-winding Machine FeaturesIntroduction b Quick-set bobbinAccessories Included accessoriesOptional accessories MemoNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewMemo Needle and embroidery foot sectionRight-side/rear view b Needle position button Operation buttonsa Start/stop button c Thread cutter buttonOperation panel Page Removing the embroidery unit GETTING READYAttaching the embroidery unit Winding the bobbinGETTING READY Embroidery Step by StepThe basic steps for embroidery are as follows Attaching the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitGETTING READY Removing the embroidery unitIt may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is turned on dBe sure that no objects or hands are near thea Release button Attaching the Embroidery UnitX The embroidery unit separates from the machine When the power fails during use Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine Turning the Machine On/OffTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Memo LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD GETTING READYChanging the machine settings LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationGETTING READY bPresspanel. Settings key on the operationdWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back a Turn on the machinef Needle replacement Checking machine operating proceduresa Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Only use the Bobbin part code SA156Memo Winding/Installing the Bobbinc b a f Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pinGETTING READY z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension diskmPress Start/stop button once to start winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo Installing the bobbin MemogReattach the bobbin cover Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo Threading the upper thread Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread GETTING READYUpper Threading Memo Threading the needleThis section describes how to thread the needle GETTING READYcLower the presser foot lever to lower the embroidery foot Upper ThreadingbCut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the machine aThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderGETTING READY bLower the presser foot leverReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsThis section describes how to replace the needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle GETTING READYReplacing the Needle a Needle stopperGETTING READY Adjusting the layout Setting the fabricUsing an embroidery card Adjusting the thread tensionEMBROIDERY Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Needle Embroidering NeatlyMemo OtherMemo Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric EMBROIDERYSetting the fabric in the embroidery frame Preparing the FabriccPressfabric.the inner frame in from the top of the MemoEMBROIDERY Using embroidery sheets Preparing the FabricWe recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery EMBROIDERYEmbroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameRemoving the embroidery frame EMBROIDERYEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operationEMBROIDERY Selecting Embroidery Patterns Press this key to select or cancel programmed thread cuttingMemo LCD buttonEMBROIDERY Selecting charactersMemo a Select the alphabet patterns bSelect the character styleMemo Selecting an embroidery patternMemo Selecting Embroidery PatternsEMBROIDERY Selecting a frame patternMemo a Press the frame patterna Turn off the machine Using an embroidery card sold separatelySelecting Embroidery Patterns cTurn on the machine dPress the embroidery card on the screenMemo EmbroideringEmbroidering attractive finishes EMBROIDERYEmbroidering Embroidering a patternIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend a b d eCut the thread at the edge of the stitching MemoEMBROIDERY Appliquéing EmbroideringEMBROIDERY iLower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop buttonEditing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layoutEditing and Saving Patterns MemoLayout key MemoEMBROIDERY Rotation keyEditing and Saving Patterns Storing patternsMemo dPress Back key to return to the original screenbSelect the pattern you wish to recall Adjusting the thread tensionEMBROIDERY cPressEditing and Saving Patterns ResewingThread runs out partway through a design EMBROIDERY Stopping while embroideringMemo aPressmachine. Start/stop button to stop thejPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count Editing and Saving PatternshPress If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitchesEMBROIDERY 3 APPENDIX Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Simple machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Do not apply oil to the bobbin caseAttaching the embroidery Foot “Q” This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Foot APPENDIXAttaching the Embroidery Foot not operate TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Troubleshooting is tangled oron the LCD APPENDIXskipped ran outneatly done TroubleshootingEmbroidery not Error messages APPENDIXTroubleshooting This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying toProbable Cause Error MessageAPPENDIX The machine was turned on before the embroidery unit was attachedTroubleshooting Adjusting the LCDOperation beep Canceling the operation beep APPENDIXIndex Indexsettings key APPENDIXEnglish 882-U30 XD1628-051 Printed in Taiwan