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Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine Appendix, Using an embroidery card sold separately, Index

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Embroidering	56
Embroidering attractive finishes	56
Embroidering a pattern	57
Appliquéing	59
Editing and Saving Patterns	61
Adjusting the layout	61
Storing patterns	63
Adjusting the thread tension	64
Resewing	65
Thread runs out partway through a design	65
Stopping while embroidering	66
APPENDIX	69
Care and Maintenance	70
Cleaning the machine surface	70
Cleaning the race	70
Attaching the Embroidery Foot	72
Attaching the embroidery Foot “Q”	72
Troubleshooting	74
Error messages	78
Adjusting the LCD	81
Operation beep	81
Canceling the operation beep	82
Index	83

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Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine Appendix, Using an embroidery card sold separately, Embroidering, Troubleshooting

Contents

Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation ManualGETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Important Safety Instructions 8 For repair or adjustment 7 For a longer service lifeUse this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual Save these instructionsEMBROIDERY ContentsGETTING READY Using an embroidery card sold separately APPENDIXCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingIntroduction Machine Featuresa Simple bobbin-winding b Quick-set bobbinIncluded accessories AccessoriesMemo Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsMemo Needle and embroidery foot sectionRight-side/rear view a Start/stop button Operation buttonsb Needle position button c Thread cutter buttonOperation panel Page Attaching the embroidery unit GETTING READYRemoving 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 UnitIt may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is turned on Removing the embroidery unitGETTING READY dBe sure that no objects or hands are near thea Release button Attaching the Embroidery UnitX The embroidery unit separates from the machine When you are away from the machine After using the machine Power supply precautionsWhen the power fails during use Turning the Machine On/OffTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Viewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationMemo GETTING READYLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingsdWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back bPresspanel. Settings key on the operationGETTING READY a Turn on the machinea Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation Checking machine operating proceduresf Needle replacement LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin Only use the Bobbin part code SA156c b a Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo f Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pinz Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk GETTING READYmPress Start/stop button once to start winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo Memo Installing the bobbingReattach the bobbin cover Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread GETTING READYUpper Threading This section describes how to thread the needle Threading the needleMemo 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 GETTING READY Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderaThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread bLower the presser foot leverThis section describes how to replace the needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Checking the needleGETTING READY Replacing the needlea Needle stopper Replacing the NeedleGETTING READY Using an embroidery card Setting the fabricAdjusting the layout Adjusting the thread tensionEMBROIDERY Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Memo Embroidering NeatlyNeedle OtherAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Preparing the FabricMemo EMBROIDERYPreparing the Fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery framecPressfabric.the inner frame in from the top of the MemoEMBROIDERY Preparing the Fabric Using embroidery sheetsWe 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 FrameEMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery frameCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operationEMBROIDERY Memo Press this key to select or cancel programmed thread cuttingSelecting Embroidery Patterns LCD buttonMemo Selecting charactersEMBROIDERY a Select the alphabet patterns bSelect the character styleMemo Selecting an embroidery patternMemo Selecting Embroidery PatternsMemo Selecting a frame patternEMBROIDERY a Press the frame patternSelecting Embroidery Patterns Using an embroidery card sold separatelya Turn off the machine cTurn on the machine dPress the embroidery card on the screenEmbroidering attractive finishes EmbroideringMemo EMBROIDERYIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend Embroidering a patternEmbroidering a b d eCut the thread at the edge of the stitching MemoEMBROIDERY Embroidering AppliquéingiLower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button EMBROIDERYEditing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layoutEditing and Saving Patterns MemoEMBROIDERY MemoLayout key Rotation keyMemo Storing patternsEditing and Saving Patterns dPress Back key to return to the original screenEMBROIDERY Adjusting the thread tensionbSelect the pattern you wish to recall cPressEditing and Saving Patterns ResewingThread runs out partway through a design Memo Stopping while embroideringEMBROIDERY aPressmachine. Start/stop button to stop thehPress Editing and Saving PatternsjPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitchesEMBROIDERY 3 APPENDIX Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Simple machine maintenance operations are described belowDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceAttaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery Foot “Q” APPENDIXAttaching the Embroidery Foot not operate TroubleshootingAPPENDIX is tangled or Troubleshootingskipped APPENDIXon the LCD ran outneatly done TroubleshootingEmbroidery not APPENDIX Error messagesThis message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Error MessageProbable Cause The machine was turned on before the embroidery unit was attachedTroubleshooting Adjusting the LCDOperation beep APPENDIX Canceling the operation beepIndex IndexAPPENDIX settings keyEnglish 882-U30 XD1628-051 Printed in Taiwan

Using an embroidery card (sold separately)

Embroidering

Editing and Saving Patterns

APPENDIX

Care and Maintenance

Attaching the Embroidery Foot

Troubleshooting

Index