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Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine operation manual Contents, Getting Ready

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Important Safety Instructions	1
Introduction	5
Machine Features	5
Accessories	6
Included accessories	6
Optional accessories	7
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions	8
Front view	8
Needle and embroidery foot section	9
Right-side/rear view	9
Operation 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
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
EMBROIDERY	39
Embroidering Neatly	40
What to prepare	40
Preparing the Fabric	42
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric	42
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame	43
Attaching the Embroidery Frame	47
Attaching the embroidery frame	47
Removing the embroidery frame	48
Selecting Embroidery Patterns	49
Copyright information	49
Embroidery pattern types	49
LCD (liquid crystal display) operation	50
Selecting characters	52
Selecting an embroidery pattern	53
Selecting a frame pattern	54

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Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine operation manual Contents, Getting Ready

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GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Operation ManualComputerized Embroidery Machine Important Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustmentUse this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual Save these instructionsGETTING READY ContentsEMBROIDERY APPENDIX Using an embroidery card sold separatelyCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingMachine Features Introductiona Simple bobbin-winding b Quick-set bobbinAccessories Included accessoriesOptional accessories MemoNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewRight-side/rear view Needle and embroidery foot sectionMemo Operation buttons a Start/stop buttonb Needle position button c Thread cutter buttonOperation panel Page GETTING READY Attaching the embroidery unitRemoving the embroidery unit Winding the bobbinThe basic steps for embroidery are as follows Embroidery Step by StepGETTING READY Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the Embroidery UnitAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitRemoving the embroidery unit It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is turned onGETTING READY dBe sure that no objects or hands are near theX The embroidery unit separates from the machine Attaching the Embroidery Unita Release button Power supply precautions When you are away from the machine After using the machineWhen the power fails during use Turning the Machine On/OffTurning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Viewing the LCDMemo GETTING READYChanging the machine settings LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationbPresspanel. Settings key on the operation dWhenkey. settings are complete, press BackGETTING READY a Turn on the machineChecking machine operating procedures a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installationf Needle replacement LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Only use the Bobbin part code SA156Winding/Installing the Bobbin c b aMemo f Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pinGETTING READY z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension diskMemo Winding/Installing the BobbinmPress Start/stop button once to start winding the bobbin Installing the bobbin MemoMemo Winding/Installing the BobbingReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadThreading the upper thread GETTING READYUpper Threading Threading the needle This section describes how to thread the needleMemo GETTING READYbCut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the machine Upper ThreadingcLower the presser foot lever to lower the embroidery foot Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader GETTING READYaThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread bLower the presser foot leverNeedle precautions This section describes how to replace the needleReplacing the Needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle GETTING READYReplacing the Needle a Needle stopperGETTING READY Setting the fabric Using an embroidery cardAdjusting the layout Adjusting the thread tensionWhat to prepare Embroidering NeatlyEMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly MemoNeedle OtherPreparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabricMemo EMBROIDERYSetting the fabric in the embroidery frame Preparing the FabricEMBROIDERY MemocPressfabric.the inner frame in from the top of the Using embroidery sheets Preparing the FabricEmbroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame EMBROIDERYWe recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameRemoving the embroidery frame EMBROIDERYSelecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsEMBROIDERY LCD liquid crystal display operationOperation keys Press this key to select or cancel programmed thread cutting MemoSelecting Embroidery Patterns LCD buttonSelecting characters MemoEMBROIDERY a Select the alphabet patterns bSelect the character styleSelecting an embroidery pattern MemoMemo Selecting Embroidery PatternsSelecting a frame pattern MemoEMBROIDERY a Press the frame patternUsing an embroidery card sold separately Selecting Embroidery Patternsa Turn off the machine cTurn on the machine dPress the embroidery card on the screenEmbroidering Embroidering attractive finishesMemo EMBROIDERYEmbroidering a pattern If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bendEmbroidering a b d eEMBROIDERY MemoCut the thread at the edge of the stitching Appliquéing EmbroideringEMBROIDERY iLower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop buttonAdjusting the layout Editing and Saving PatternsEditing and Saving Patterns MemoMemo EMBROIDERYLayout key Rotation keyStoring patterns MemoEditing and Saving Patterns dPress Back key to return to the original screenAdjusting the thread tension EMBROIDERYbSelect the pattern you wish to recall cPressThread runs out partway through a design ResewingEditing and Saving Patterns Stopping while embroidering MemoEMBROIDERY aPressmachine. Start/stop button to stop theEditing and Saving Patterns hPressjPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitchesEMBROIDERY 3 APPENDIX Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Simple machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Do not apply oil to the bobbin caseThis section describes how to attach the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery FootAttaching the embroidery Foot “Q” APPENDIXAttaching the Embroidery Foot APPENDIX Troubleshootingnot operate Troubleshooting is tangled orAPPENDIX skippedon the LCD ran outEmbroidery not Troubleshootingneatly done Error messages APPENDIXTroubleshooting This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying toError Message APPENDIXProbable Cause The machine was turned on before the embroidery unit was attachedOperation beep Adjusting the LCDTroubleshooting Canceling the operation beep APPENDIXIndex Indexsettings key APPENDIXEnglish 882-U30 XD1628-051 Printed in Taiwan