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Important Safety Instructions
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only
For a longer service life
Please Read Before Using this Machine
For repair or adjustment
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Contents
106
Reversing patterns Using the Image key
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156
169
Function for making own stitch Designs 160
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180
Principal Parts
Setting UP Chapter
Power cord
Main power switch
Card slot
Controller jack
Setting Up Part Name Part Code Others
Other Included Accessories
Part Name Part Code Others
Options
Insert the plug into a wall outlet
Power Supply
Screen messages guide you through each operation
Selection Keys
Operation Buttons
Using the operation buttons
About the screen
Using the Screen Keys
Examples of the keys on LCD
Touch this key to make contrast less lighter
If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned on
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD
Example To change the display language to Spanish
HOW to USE the Language Selection KEY
Return all screen displays and error
How to clear the language selection
Touch the Operation Guide key
Touch Key Touch the English key
Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread
Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting
Spring on the shaft
Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft
Groove of the bobbin
Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five
Utility Stitches Decorative Characters
Setting the bobbin
On the spool post
Upper Threading
Thread according to number and arrow marks on machine
Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up lever
Auto-threading device
Spool felt
Extra spool pin
Net
Net Thread spool
START/STOP button Foot controller
START/STOP
Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter
Stitch width
Stitch Width and Stitch Length
Increasing the stitch width
Decreasing the stitch width
Increasing the stitch length
Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches
Stitch length
Decreasing the stitch length
Touch the stitch length setting key
Stitch
Non-adjustable
Correct tension
Thread Tension
Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread
Bobbin thread Upper thread Surface
Reverse side
Tighten tension by touching Strong
Except Utility Stitch
Change the presser foot according to the LCD message
Installing embroidery foot Q
Changing the Presser Foot
Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While
Changing the embroidery foot
Otherwise injury may result
Feed dog adjustment
Be careful not to touch the needle during this time
Checking needle
Setting the needle securely
Changing the Needle
Machine Operation Keys
Trial Sewing
Sewing by using Utility Stitch
Sewing
Cm 1-15/16
From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper thread
This stitch automatically prevents fraying
Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
Thread can be cut automatically
Cancelling programmed automatic thread cutting
Automatic Thread Cutting
Example Buttonholes
Utility Stitch Selection
Editing Patterns
Key
Useful Skills
For short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm 3/16
Sewing corners
Sewing thick seams Sewing curves
Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch
Sewing thick fabric
Sewing thin fabric
Straight Stitches
When the automatic thread cutting and automatic
Utility Stitches
Changing the needle position
For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabric
Changing the stitch length
Installation of walking foot
Included accessories
Adapter for LOW Shank Attachments
Adapter
Applique using a zigzag stitch
Overcasting using a zigzag stitch
Zigzag Stitches
Patchwork for crazy quilt
Overcasting
When using , or stitches
Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabric
By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting
Normal sewing
Thick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitch
Place the fabric as shown left figure B
Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabric
Thread the needle, and then pull out a long
Presser foot Upper thread Lower the presser foot lever
Blind HEM Stitches
Reverse side Surface
Adjusting the needle drop position
3 4 8 9
Buttonhole Stitches
Keyhole buttonhole
Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on Pin
Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole
Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics
Example For a button with a diameter
Changing the stitch width
Cm 9/16 and a thickness of 1 cm
Scale should be set at
Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc
BAR Tacking
Changing the bar tack stitch width
Thick fabrics
Changing the bar tack stitch length
Darning
Darning stitch cycle
Stitch width setting
Auto 7.0 mm 1/4
Narrower
Patchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitch
Tape Attaching
Length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak
Select pattern Then sew along the top of the tape
Eyelet Stitch
Stitch width setting keys to set the size
Stitch for making eyelet on belts, etc
Size of eyelet Actual size
Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog
Button Sewing
This stitch is used for attaching buttons
Attaching a shank to the button
Attaching buttons with four holes
Basting
Centered application
Zipper Insertion Centered and Side Application
Out automatically
Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and then
Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem
Side application
Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side
Utility Stitches
Dart Seam
Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc
Gathering
Pulling out the bobbin thread
Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only
Pintuck
Select Stitch and then touch Key
Iron the folds toward the same direction
Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly
Flat Fell Seam
Finished flat fell seam
Needle drop point
Appliques
Sewing the applique around corners
Applique Quilts
When the automatic thread cutting and automatic
Dresden Plate
Stained Glass Sunbonnet Sue
Scallop Stitch
This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing
Smocking Stitch
Patchwork Stitch
Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc
Fagoting
Shell tacking
Decorative Stitching
Fold the fabric in half diagonally
Use a thin fabric
Hem-stitching
HEM-STITCH Heirloom Stitch
Utility Stitches
Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabrics
Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG
Select Stitch, and then sew until you reach
Desired length
Setting Up
Touch this key to confirm your entry. Refer to
Characters and Decorative Stitches
Character Sewing
Space key
Combinations of characters
Try entering Bus
Touch the CHARACTER/DECORATIVE Stitch key
An advice screen will appear if you touch this
Decorative Stitches
Decorative Stitches 7 mm
Satin Stitches
Cross Stitching
Changing the pattern size Actual size
Character and Decorative Stitch Adjustment
Single/repeat sewing
Touch the large/small key to change the pattern size
Elongation
Stitch
Changing the stitch length and the stitch width
Example Satin stitch pattern
Making various pattern combinations
Mirror Image Normal Horizontally
Vertically
Mirror Image Normal
Top to bottom
100
Confirming entry of combined stitch patterns
Saving combined stitch patterns
101
If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved
Erasing a pattern
Sewing attractive finishes
Using a pattern sheet
Sewing
Press the START/STOP button. Sewing will then start
Sewing
Needle hole reference line
104
Once sewing of the character has been completed,
105
Adjusting Stitch Patterns
Correct shape Vert. + Horiz. +
Preparation Before Sewing
Embroidering
Attaching embroidery foot Q
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Fitting embroidery unit
Placing the embroidery unit into its case
Removing the embroidery unit
Make sure that the embroidery frame has been removed
Touch the Embroidery key or the Embroidery Edit
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Initializing the embroidery unit
Selecting and Sewing Patterns
How to combine characters
Selecting alphabetical characters
Select the character required
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Selecting one-point patterns
Screen will be displayed
Selection screen will be displayed
Selecting frame patterns
Key first and then touch the frame pattern key
112
Selecting floral alphabets
114
Selecting patterns from a memory card
Be displayed. The illustration at left shows
Touch Key
Memory card pattern selection screen will
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Memory
If the pattern cannot be saved Refer to
Embroidering
Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame
Embroidering attractive finishes
Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin thread
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Outer frame Inner frame Surface of fabric
119
Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit
Removing the embroidery frame
Is being displayed
Embroidering
Start the machine once more
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Auto
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Moving the Location Layout
Checking the embroidering area
Moving the embroidery location
Touch the key
124
Changing the pattern direction
Embroidering from a specific starting point
Key is touched
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Reversing patterns Using the Image key
127
After adjustment is competed, touch the END Size Change key
128
When changing frame pattern and patterns size
If the bobbin thread has broken
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
If the thread breaks during embroidering
130
When sewing again from the beginning
Example Embroidering ABC, then linking DE
Embroidery Applications
Press the START/STOP button and start embroidering
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Stitch as in step
Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern
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Finished applique on the project
Case a
Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners
Case B
Case C
Explanation of the Editing Functions
Embroidery Editing
Embroidery Editing Capabilities
Attach the embroidery unit and make necessary
HOW to Edit
Preparations before Embroidering
See pages 106 to 108 for details
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Character Editing
Example Editing the Alphabet Select character type
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Moving Characters
Spacing Characters
Press Key to alter character sizes
Changing Character Size
Rotating Characters
140
Press the key to change configuration
Changing Configurations
Changing the Extent of the Curve
Deleting a Pattern being Edited
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Completing Edit Work
Select the one-point type
One-point Editing
Select embroidery pattern
Designate size, then press Key
Press Key to mirror image patterns to the left or Right
Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or Right
Sometimes Key is not displayed due to Pattern selected
See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methods
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Border Pattern Editing
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Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately
147
Editing Combinations
148
Press To move the alphabet characters upwards to a
To adjust the degree
Position that is well balanced with
Alphabet character array curve
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Saving a Pattern Combination to Memory
If no more patterns can be saved
Do not turn off the power while the word Saving is
To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch Key
Deleting a stored pattern
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Lets Sew
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Correcting Edited Patterns
Correcting another stitch pattern during editing
Press Key to make corrections after editing has been
Correcting stitch patterns after editing
Completed. See page 154 for details on correction methods
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Retrieving Characters and Patterns
Retrieving
Preparation
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157
Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern
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Retrieving AN Edited Pattern
Example Deleting an embroidery pattern
Deleting a Stored Pattern
Press the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key
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Making the Illustration
MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch Designs
Grid sheet
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Stitch
If the embroidery unit is attached, remove
Generating the Data
Unit
If you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by
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Moving a point
Editing AN Existing
Touch this key to move To the last point
Touch Key to move To the point which you would like to move
Inserting new points
Moving part or all of a pattern
Touch the , , or Key to move
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Once you have finished editing
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Storing the Which YOU have Entered
Touch Key
Retrieving a
If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it
Cleaning
Maintenance
Cleaning the screen
Cleaning the machine surface
170
Always keep the machine clean
171
Changing the Light Bulb
Set the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap
Thread Sewing fabrics Size of needle Type
Related Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Thread and Needle
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Error Messages
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This message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is
Touched when in editing mode
While the needle is lowered
This message is displayed if the START/STOP button is
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Instruction messages
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Alarms
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Troubleshooting
Using the Operation Guide KEY
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Trouble with threads and stitches
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Mechanical trouble
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Sewing Chart
Sewing Utility Decorative
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Utility stitches Character sewing
Patterns Programmed in Machine
Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 1/4
Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 3/8
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Size L Large 27 mm 1, S Small 15 mm 3/8
Size cannot be changed
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Size can be set to L Large or S Small
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Stitch width and length is adjustable
Frame pattern embroidery chart
Character embroidery chart
Sizes L 30 mm 1-3/16, M 15 mm 9/16, S 7.5 mm 1/4
Sizes can be enlarged or reduced
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Patterns Memory Card
One point mark embroidery pattern
Floral alphabet
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