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Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine Care and Maintenance, Cleaning the machine surface

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Care and Maintenance

Simple machine maintenance operations are described below.

Cleaning the machine surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a damp cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

CAUTION

●Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.

Cleaning the race

Embroidery performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case, therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.

aTurn off the machine.

bUnplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the machine.

CAUTION

●Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.

cRemove the embroidery unit.

dGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you.

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aNeedle plate cover

XThe needle plate cover is removed.

eRemove the bobbin case.

Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

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aBobbin case

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Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine Care and Maintenance, Cleaning the machine surface, Cleaning the race, Appendix

Contents

Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation ManualGETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Important Safety Instructions Save these instructions 7 For a longer service life8 For repair or adjustment Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manualEMBROIDERY ContentsGETTING READY Troubleshooting APPENDIXUsing an embroidery card sold separately Care and Maintenanceb Quick-set bobbin Machine FeaturesIntroduction a Simple bobbin-windingIncluded accessories AccessoriesMemo Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsMemo Needle and embroidery foot sectionRight-side/rear view c Thread cutter button Operation buttonsa Start/stop button b Needle position buttonOperation panel Page Winding the bobbin GETTING READYAttaching the embroidery unit Removing the embroidery unitGETTING 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 unitdBe sure that no objects or hands are near the Removing the embroidery unitIt may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is turned on GETTING READYa Release button Attaching the Embroidery UnitX The embroidery unit separates from the machine Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during useTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine GETTING READY LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD MemoLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingsa Turn on the machine bPresspanel. Settings key on the operationdWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back GETTING READYLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Checking machine operating proceduresa Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation f Needle replacementOnly use the Bobbin part code SA156 Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinf Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Winding/Installing the Bobbinc b a Memoz 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 GETTING READY Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Threading the upper threadUpper Threading GETTING READY Threading the needleThis section describes how to thread the needle MemocLower the presser foot lever to lower the embroidery foot Upper ThreadingbCut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the machine bLower the presser foot lever Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderGETTING READY aThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar threadChecking the needle Needle precautionsThis section describes how to replace the needle Replacing the NeedleGETTING READY Replacing the needlea Needle stopper Replacing the NeedleGETTING READY Adjusting the thread tension Setting the fabricUsing an embroidery card Adjusting the layoutEMBROIDERY Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Other Embroidering NeatlyMemo NeedleEMBROIDERY Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric MemoPreparing 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 frameSelecting Embroidery Patterns Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Embroidery pattern typesOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operationEMBROIDERY LCD button Press this key to select or cancel programmed thread cuttingMemo Selecting Embroidery Patternsa Select the alphabet patterns bSelect the character style Selecting charactersMemo EMBROIDERYSelecting Embroidery Patterns Selecting an embroidery patternMemo Memoa Press the frame pattern Selecting a frame patternMemo EMBROIDERYcTurn on the machine dPress the embroidery card on the screen Using an embroidery card sold separatelySelecting Embroidery Patterns a Turn off the machineEMBROIDERY EmbroideringEmbroidering attractive finishes Memoa b d e Embroidering a patternIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend EmbroideringCut the thread at the edge of the stitching MemoEMBROIDERY Embroidering AppliquéingiLower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button EMBROIDERYMemo Adjusting the layoutEditing and Saving Patterns Editing and Saving PatternsRotation key MemoEMBROIDERY Layout keydPress Back key to return to the original screen Storing patternsMemo Editing and Saving PatternscPress Adjusting the thread tensionEMBROIDERY bSelect the pattern you wish to recallEditing and Saving Patterns ResewingThread runs out partway through a design aPressmachine. Start/stop button to stop the Stopping while embroideringMemo EMBROIDERYIf is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitches Editing and Saving PatternshPress jPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle countEMBROIDERY 3 APPENDIX Simple machine maintenance operations are described below Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceAPPENDIX This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery Foot “Q”Attaching the Embroidery Foot not operate TroubleshootingAPPENDIX is tangled or Troubleshootingran out APPENDIXskipped on the LCDneatly done TroubleshootingEmbroidery not APPENDIX Error messagesThis message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to TroubleshootingThe machine was turned on before the embroidery unit was attached Error MessageAPPENDIX Probable CauseTroubleshooting Adjusting the LCDOperation beep APPENDIX Canceling the operation beepIndex IndexAPPENDIX settings keyEnglish 882-U30 XD1628-051 Printed in Taiwan