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Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual 140, 142, 145, 148, 159

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Appendix

CARE AND MAINTENANCE	138
Cleaning the LCD	138
Cleaning the Machine Casing	138
Cleaning the Race	138
Cleaning the Bobbin Case	139
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN	140
Screen Visibility Is Low	140
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning	140
TROUBLESHOOTING	142
ERROR MESSAGES	145
■ Alarm	147
SPECIFICATIONS	148
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE	149
STITCH SETTING CHART	151
INDEX	159

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Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual 140, 142, 145, 148, 159

Contents

Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Page Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine HOW to USE this Manual To sew utility stitchesTo sew characters and patterns Contents Appendix 137 Page Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front ViewRight-side/Rear View Needle and Presser Foot Section Operation Buttons How to Assemble the Spool Stand ScrewMemo Ball point needle gold colored Part Code Options Getting Ready Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machine Turn the main power switch to O to turn off the machineTurning the Machine ON/OFF Display Precautions LCD ScreenKey Functions To changeScreen Using the Machine Setting Mode Key PressUsing the Machine Operation Mode Key Using the Pattern Explanation Key Winding the Bobbin Using the Supplemental Spool PinLOWER/UPPER Threading Set the supplemental spool pin in the up positionCut the thread, and then remove the bobbin Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin Pass the thread through the thread guideFollow steps g through j on Setting the Bobbin Pulling Up the Bobbin ThreadUpper Threading Attach the bobbin coverPress the Needle Position button to raise the needle Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide markedPass the thread through the thread guide disks marked Release the needle threader leverUsing the Twin Needle PressPress to select the setting for twin needle sewing Press , or press in the screen Select a stitchAttaching the Presser Foot Changing the Presser FootRemoving the Presser Foot Or pressChanging the Needle Checking the NeedleOr press About the Needle Fabric/Thread/Needle CombinationsInstall the wide table When you are finished using the wide table, remove itSewing Large Pieces of Fabric Sewing Basics Sewing Sewing a StitchLower the presser foot lever Using the Foot Controller Release the foot controller to stop the machineUsing the Knee Lifter Sewing Reinforcement StitchesSewing Curves Sewing Heavyweight Fabric Sewing Lightweight FabricChanging Sewing Direction Adjusting Stitch Settings Adjusting the Stitch WidthAdjusting the Stitch Length Adjusting the Thread Tension Useful FunctionsAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Automatic Thread Cutting Pivoting Select a stitch Press to select the pivot setting Automatic Fabric Sensor SystemRotate the fabric, and then press the Start/ Stop button Locking the Screen Press to return to the original screenUseful Functions Utility Stitches Selecting a Utility Stitch Stitch Selection ScreensSaving Stitch Settings Using the Mirror Image KeySelecting a Stitch Using the Sewing Type Selection Key When you have finished sewing, press Follow the directions to sew the stitchSewing the Stitches QuiltingStitch Name Press or , and then attach presser foot J Piecing Using the 1/4 Quilting Foot with GuidePiecing Press , and then attach the 1/4 piecing foot with guideQuilting Follow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser footUsing the Quilting Guide AppliquésWhen you are finished sewing, set Width Control back to OFF Quilting with Satin StitchesFree-motion Quilting Select orRemove the presser foot holder see Remove the presser foot holder see Echo Quilting Mm approx /4 inch Mm approx /8 inchPressmode. to cancel the free-motion sewing Straight Stitches Auto ManualSelect a stitch Attach presser foot J Reverse stitchesNeedle Plate and Needle Plate Cover Marks BastingDarts Seams Sew while lightly guiding the fabricGathering Flat Fell SeamsSpread out the fabric along the seam line Pintucks Iron the folds in the same directionZigzag Stitches OvercastingSewing Curves Using the Cord Guide Bobbin CoverPatchwork Crazy Quilts Remove the bobbin cover from the machine seeElastic Zigzag Stitches Tape/Elastic AttachingOvercasting Using Presser Foot G OvercastingSew along the presser foot guide Overcasting Using Presser Foot J Overcasting Using the Optional Side Cutter Follow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser footStart sewing → a seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewnBlind Hem Stitches Fold the fabric again, as shownIf the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold AppliquésIf the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold Press orShell Tuck Stitching ScallopingSewing Sharp Curves Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Top StitchingSmocking Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot JFagoting Tape or Elastic Attaching Pull out the threads for the straight stitchesHemstitching 2 Drawn Work Heirloom StitchingHemstitching 1 Daisy Stitch Insert the wing needle 130/705H, sizeHemstitching 3 Drawn Work Press to create a mirror image of the stitchButtonhole Stitches Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric Pull down the buttonhole leverPin Eyelet punch Sewing Stretch Fabrics Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder PlateDarning Use darning stitches for mending and other applicationsBar Tacks Pull down the buttonhole leverBar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Button Sewing Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn onEyelets Attaching a 4-Hole ButtonAttaching a Button with a Shank Multi-Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch Press , and then sew seamZipper Insertion Centered ZipperTopstitch around the zipper, and then remove the basting Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch margin Side ZipperInch of sewing space Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machineSewing the Stitches 100 Character Decorative 4Stitches Selecting Stitch Patterns 102103 Alphabet PatternsTo combine patterns, select the next pattern 104 Press Press , thenSewing Attractive Finishes Sewing Stitch Patterns105 Basic SewingAPress Then press Adjusting Patterns106 Screen107 DPressEditing Stitch Patterns 108Changing the Pattern Length Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only 109Changing the Pattern Size Creating a Vertical Mirror Image110 Selecting a Single/Repeating PatternPress the Start/Stop button to stop Machine, and then press 111Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to continueBefore Combining Patterns Combining Stitch Patterns112 Combining Patterns from Different Categories113 EPressExample APress BPress 114Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes CPress Again, and then press115 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different OrientationsExample APress CPress Again, and then press 116 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different LengthsAPress BPress , and then press once so that It appears as Press , and then press 117Creating Step Patterns 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only Press again, and then press118 Examples of Pattern Combinations119 Using the Memory FunctionStitch Data Precautions Saving Stitch Patterns Machine’s MemoryPress to continue 120If the Memory Is Full Select a stitch pattern to be deleted121 Saving Stitch Patterns to Computer122 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s MemorySelect a stitch pattern to be retrieved 123 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer124 126 128Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507 Designing a Stitch126 Decide the spacing of the stitch127 Examples of Custom StitchesEntering Stitch Data 128First point on the grid sheet 129Press CUse To move Press to add the point indicated byHPress 130Moving a Point APress or to move to the point that you want to move131 Moving Part or All of the DesignCPress or to move the section DPress BPress 132 Inserting New PointsSaving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory Using Stored Custom Stitches133 APress BPress134 Saving Custom Stitches to the ComputerSelect a custom stitch to be deleted Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer 135Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory Select a custom stitch to be retrieved136 145 140142 148Cleaning the Machine Casing Care and MaintenanceCleaning the LCD Cleaning the RaceCleaning the Bobbin Case 139Screen Visibility Is Low Adjusting the Screen140 Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning141 Troubleshooting 142Problem Cause Solution 143144 Error Messages 145146 Alarm 147Specifications 148When the screen shown in step a appears Again, press Upgrading Your MACHINE’S Software149 When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed 150Stitch Setting Chart 151152 153 Auto Manual Straight stitch Left154 155 156 157 158 Index 159160 NeedleEnglish 882-U60 XE0783-001