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Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual Error Messages, 145

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ERROR MESSAGES

ERROR MESSAGES

If the “Start/Stop button” or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed before the machine is correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed, the machine stops and informs you of the error with an alarm and an error message. If an error message appears, correct the problem according to the instructions in the message.

(The message that is displayed can be cancelled either by pressing or performing the operation correctly.)

This message is displayed if a malfunction occurred.

This message is displayed when the upper thread is broken or not threaded correctly, and the “Start/ Stop” button or the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed.

CAUTION

•Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press the “Start/Stop” button without rethreading the machine, the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury.

This message is displayed when using USB cable to download information from PC to machine.

This message is displayed when you try to use the needle threader lever while twin needle sewing is set.

This message is displayed when a buttonhole stitch is selected and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised.

This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button, “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button, “Thread Cutter” button or “Presser Foot Lifter” button is pressed while the presser foot lever is raised/the needle is lowered.

This message is displayed when the memory is full and the stitch or pattern cannot be saved.

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Contents

Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Page Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine To sew characters and patterns HOW to USE this ManualTo sew utility stitches Contents Appendix 137 Page Right-side/Rear View Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront 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 Turning the Machine ON/OFF Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machineTurn the main power switch to O to turn off the machine 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 Follow steps g through j on Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool PinPass the thread through the thread guide 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 CombinationsSewing Large Pieces of Fabric Install the wide tableWhen you are finished using the wide table, remove it Sewing Basics Lower the presser foot lever SewingSewing a Stitch Using the Foot Controller Release the foot controller to stop the machineSewing Curves Using the Knee LifterSewing Reinforcement Stitches Changing Sewing Direction Sewing Heavyweight FabricSewing Lightweight Fabric Adjusting the Stitch Length Adjusting Stitch SettingsAdjusting the Stitch Width Automatic Reinforcement Stitching Adjusting the Thread TensionUseful Functions Automatic Thread Cutting Pivoting Rotate the fabric, and then press the Start/ Stop button Select a stitch Press to select the pivot settingAutomatic Fabric Sensor System Locking the Screen Press to return to the original screenUseful Functions Utility Stitches Selecting a Utility Stitch Stitch Selection ScreensSelecting a Stitch Saving Stitch SettingsUsing the Mirror Image Key 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 StitchesRemove the presser foot holder see Free-motion QuiltingSelect or 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 fabricSpread out the fabric along the seam line GatheringFlat Fell Seams 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 AttachingSew along the presser foot guide Overcasting Using Presser Foot GOvercasting 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 orSewing Sharp Curves Shell Tuck StitchingScalloping 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 onAttaching a Button with a Shank EyeletsAttaching a 4-Hole Button Multi-Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch Press , and then sew seamTopstitch around the zipper, and then remove the basting Zipper InsertionCentered Zipper 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 102To combine patterns, select the next pattern 103Alphabet Patterns 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 pressExample APress CPress Again, and then press 115Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations APress BPress , and then press once so that It appears as 116Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths 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 ComputerSelect a stitch pattern to be retrieved 122Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory 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 moveCPress or to move the section DPress BPress 131Moving Part or All of the Design 132 Inserting New PointsSaving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory Using Stored Custom Stitches133 APress BPressSelect a custom stitch to be deleted 134Saving Custom Stitches to the Computer 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 148149 When the screen shown in step a appears Again, pressUpgrading Your MACHINE’S Software 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