PANTONE 285 Black _Ccombo_emb_cover Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V51 GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX 885-V51 English XE5427-001① Printed in China Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Introduction Thank you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being embroidered may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when embroidering: • Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine HE1, PE500 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 1 Machine Features ................................................................................................................ 7 Accessories .........................................................
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 6 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidering ..................................................................................................................... 57 Embroidering a pattern .................................................................................................................................... 57 Appliquéing ..........................................................................................
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 7 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in your PC become available by using the USB cable (page 71).
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Included accessories 1. 2. 3.*1 4. 5. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 18. 19. 6. 7. 16. 8. 9. 10. 17. 20. *1 75/11 3 needles, 90/14 1 needle No. Part Name 1 Seam ripper 2 Bobbin (4) (One is on machine.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. No. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) H 17 cm × W 10 cm (H 6-3/4 inches × W 4 inches) 2 4. 5.
introduction1 Page 10 Tuesday, August 19, 2008 4:54 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 11 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 12 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic machine operations. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to start or stop embroidering. The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the button is pressed. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 13 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD with your finger or a touch pen to perform operations. For details, refer to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22).
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0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 15 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM 1 GETTING READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter. Basic Steps for Embroidering...................................................................................16 Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................17 Attaching the Embroidery Unit................................................................................
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 16 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Basic Steps for Embroidering This section describes the preparations for embroidering. The basic steps for embroidering are as follows. 1 the embroidery unit. Embroidery unit attachment Attach For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to the fabric. For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 28).
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 17 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the machine on and off. 1 Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 18 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Turning on the machine Memo z Before turning on the machine, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Unit” (page 19).) Turning off the machine When you have finished using the machine, turn it off.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 19 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. Embroidery unit precautions 1 Attaching the embroidery unit Get the embroidery unit ready. CAUTION ● Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit in place. The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 20 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— b arm. Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine Push it in until it clicks and stops. a a Carriage CAUTION X The embroidery unit is attached. ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage. It may cause injury. Note z Make sure that there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be sewn correctly.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 21 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Removing the embroidery unit d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the Hold the release button on the bottom left of embroidery unit to the left. Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. a Remove the embroidery frame. b Press • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48).
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 22 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to "Operation panel" (page 13).
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and settings can be changed. The attributes that can be set are listed below. For details on operation, refer to page 24. Attribute Icon Details Settings Changes the thread color display (page 51). Thread color display Thread color/Time to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When "Thread No.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 24 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— a Turn on the machine. Example: Changing the measurement unit The highlighted display is the initial setting. X The LCD comes on. b panel. Press (Settings key) on the operation X The setting screen appears. c d (Back key). When settings are complete, press Press the item to be set. Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key).
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 25 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Checking machine operating procedures Simple explanations can be referred on the LCD display for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement on the LCD. a d next page.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 26 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Preparing Items for Embroidering The following is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that matches the size of the pattern you want to embroider. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or country thread.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 27 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Preparing the Needle Before starting embroidering, check the needle and replace it if necessary. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 28 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the needle Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 27). e use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp Hold the needle with your left hand, and then screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle. a a twice to raise the needle.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 29 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this machine.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 30 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— a e the spool pin. Turn on the machine. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. b that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so in the bobbin. Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 31 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— h and to the front. Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover Note z When embroidering with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. c While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand as shown below.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 32 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— j the bobbin five or six times. Wind the end of the thread clockwise around l Press (Start/stop button) once. While using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread. Wind five or six times. a a Start/stop button X The bobbin starts winding and "Winding bobbin thread...
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 33 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— n winder shaft to the left, and then remove the Cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin bobbin from the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 34 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin- b winding thread guide. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. a CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 35 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— a twice to raise the needle, and then raise the Press (Needle position button) once or f your right hand. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with presser foot lever. a 1 b • Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. a Needle position button b Presser foot lever CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to the bottom with your finger.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 36 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Note z If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 63). a a Tension-adjusting spring i Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the Reattach the bobbin cover. bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 37 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. 1 a a Mark on handwheel If you use threads other than those listed above, the pattern may not turn out correctly. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Threading the upper thread c twice to raise the needle. Press (Needle position button) once or Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. a Memo z Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for this machine to get attractive finishes. If you use other threads, the pattern may not turn out correctly. z Before threading the upper thread, check the appropriate thread for the selected pattern.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 39 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— f return the spool pin to its original position. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the left. h and to the front. Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand as shown below.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 40 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— j thread take-up lever as shown below. Make sure that the thread is passed into the m passed through the needle bar thread guide, to Pull the end of the thread, which has been the left, then pass the thread through the notch of the thread guide (1), and then firmly pull the thread from the front and insert it into the slit of the thread guide disk marked "7" all the way (2).
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 41 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— o side of the machine as much as possible to Lower the needle threader lever on the left p Raise the needle threader lever slowly. a make the hook turn. a 1 a Needle threader lever a Needle threader lever q the loop of the thread through the eye of the Raise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull needle to pull out the end of the thread.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 42 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using specialty thread, such as transparent nylon thread which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below. Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a through k on "Threading the upper thread" (page 38). a guide according to steps b Lower the presser foot lever.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 43 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Preparing the Fabric After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame. Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric a the embroidery frame being used. Prepare stabilizer material that is larger than Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 44 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame The fabric is stretched in the embroidery frame. If the fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern may be poor. Put the fabric in the frame without slack following the steps below. Have a fabric with a stabilizer material attached and the embroidery frame (medium, small or large) ready.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 45 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e without loosening the adjustment screw. Gently remove the fabric from the frame g any slack in the fabric by hand. The goal is to Tighten the adjustment screw while removing have a drum-like sound when the stretched fabric is struck lightly. 1 Memo z This precautionary step will help reduce pattern distortion while embroidering.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 46 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— b Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. a ■ Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered, use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame. We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 47 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame. Attaching the embroidery frame Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set it into the bobbin case. • For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 29). b e the embroidery carriage frame holder from the Firmly insert the embroidery frame guide into top.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 48 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Removing the embroidery frame d foot while raising the presser foot lever even Pass the embroidery frame under the presser further. Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. a Raise the presser foot lever.
chapter2 Page 49 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM 2 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Selecting Embroidery Patterns.................................................................................50 Embroidering...........................................................................................................57 Editing and Saving Patterns .....................................................................................61 Using the Memory Function ............
chapter2 Page 50 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting Embroidery Patterns This section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for selecting a pattern. Copyright information The patterns saved in the machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited.
chapter2 Page 51 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Setting for embroidering NEEDLE COUNT: Needle progress number Setting the display while embroidering (Next page Press (Settings key) and then key). Then, select the item by pressing .
chapter2 Page 52 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected. [mm/inch] Press this key to change the thread settings. Press this key to select or cancel programmed thread cutting. When programmed thread cutting is set, the thread is cut automatically after reinforcement. Press or to change the thread density (characters and frame patterns only).
chapter2 Page 53 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting alphanumeric characters Specify the characters for embroidery. Memo z When "The pattern is too large for the embroidery frame" is displayed, no more characters can be entered. z Characters of different style (sans serif, serif and outline, etc.) cannot be combined. Back one color Forward one color Back one stitch Forward one stitch a Select the alphanumeric characters.
chapter2 Page 54 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting an embroidery pattern There are 70 embroidery patterns, such as flowers and animals, saved in the machine's memory. 70 Embroidery patterns Memo z Refer to "Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table" in the Quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and the thread used. a Press . X The pattern selection screen is displayed. b Switch the screen using Select the pattern.
chapter2 Page 55 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting a frame pattern 10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be combined with 12 stitch types. Memo z Refer to "Frame patterns" in the Quick reference guide for frame pattern shapes and stitches. a Press . Using an embroidery card If an embroidery card is used, you can embroider patterns other than the patterns saved in the machine. There are various cards with different themes.
chapter2 Page 56 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— b card slot on the right side of the machine. Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow. c Turn on the machine. d Press on the screen. X This selection screen for the patterns saved in the card is displayed. e The operation is the same as in "Selecting an Select a pattern.
chapter2 Page 57 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidering After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliquéing. Note z Before embroidering, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. If you continue embroidering without enough thread in the bobbin, the thread may tangle.
chapter2 Page 58 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY d ————————————————————————————————————————————— Lower the presser foot lever. g of the stitching. Use scissors to cut the thread at the beginning Cut the thread at the edge of the stitching. a a Presser foot lever e Press (Start/stop button).
chapter2 Page 59 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— k Remove the upper thread. Note z Be sure to raise the presser foot lever before removing the upper thread. If you remove the upper thread with the embroidery foot lowered, it may cause malfunction. l and repeat steps Set up embroidery thread for the next color, b through h. Appliquéing Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric (appliqué piece).
chapter2 Page 60 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— d and cut it out along the cut-out line. Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame, h adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or spray Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the thread. • If it is not cut right on the stitching, it will not be finished neatly. attach it in the appliqué position.
chapter2 Page 61 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Editing and Saving Patterns This section describes ways to edit, adjust, reposition and memorize patterns. Adjusting the layout and the size c Check and adjust the layout. 2 The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. You can check the layout before starting embroidery and change the position and the size. Memo z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted line (ex.
chapter2 Page 62 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Size key Increases/decreases the size of Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the left the pattern. Press to return to the previous screen. Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the right Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the left Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the right Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the left Decreases size Rotates the pattern 1degree to the right Returns to original size.
chapter2 Page 63 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION Memo ● Never lower the needle when the embroidery frame is moving. The needle may break or bend. ● When you have revised the pattern, check the display of available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame. If you use an embroidery frame not displayed as available for use, the embroidery foot may strike the frame and possibly cause injury. d previous screen.
chapter2 Page 64 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the bobbin thread tension The bobbin case installed in this machine can be adjusted, if necessary, to accommodate the bobbin tension for embroidering. Using a small slotted screwdriver, turn the slottedhead (-) screw to adjust the bobbin case tension. 1 ■ Bobbin thread is too loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric.
chapter2 Page 65 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Connecting character patterns f Press to turn it to . If the character pattern is too long to fit in the embroidery frame, follow the steps below. Example: Connecting "ABC" with "DEF" a Enter "ABC" and press . X The stitching starting point is set to lower left of the design. g Lower the embroidery foot, and then press (Start/stop switch) to begin embroidering.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Use (change position keys) to move l the needle to the embroidery end position of "ABC". Resewing When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn, it can be resewn with the correct color. a machine. Press b Press c Press (Start/stop button) to stop the . a a Embroidery end position m Lower the embroidery foot, and then press (Start/Stop button) to embroider "DEF". n thread. .
chapter2 Page 67 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Thread runs out partway through a design When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine stops. Move the needle back about 10 stitches and resume embroidering. Stopping while embroidering If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete, check the current needle count and layout before turning off the machine.
chapter2 Page 68 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY d ————————————————————————————————————————————— Press . X The selected pattern is deleted, and the screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed. e h Press . i the beginning of the color you want to Press (Forward one color) to move to embroider. Turn off the machine. j the needle count. Press Note z Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machine.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Using the Memory Function Embroidery data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. 2 CAUTION ● When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches.
chapter2 Page 70 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Saving patterns Select the pattern you wish to retrieve. (Previous page key) and (Next page key). b Switch screens using The embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters you have customized can be saved in the machine's memory. Since the saved patterns will not be erased when the power is turned off, you can always retrieve them for embroidery.
chapter2 Page 71 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— b Computer" on the computer. The "Removable Disk" icon appears in "My Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer a corresponding USB port connectors on the Plug the USB cable connectors into the computer and on the machine. a 2 b c Copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”. b a X Pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to the machine.
chapter2 Page 72 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:01 PM EMBROIDERY e ————————————————————————————————————————————— Select the pattern you wish to retrieve. Switch screens using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). b a c a Total amount of memory used b Total amount of memory space c Number of the currently displayed page from the total number of pages X The selected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting. f Press . X The saved pattern is retrieved.
appendix1 Page 73 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM 3 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................74 Attaching the Embroidery Foot................................................................................76 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................
appendix1 Page 74 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Care and Maintenance Simple machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface d the needle (page 28). Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove a 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.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— g remove any lint and dust from the race and Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to bobbin thread sensor and their surrounding area. i the needle plate, and then slide the cover back Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into on. a c a b a Needle plate cover a Cleaning brush b Race c Bobbin thread sensor CAUTION Note z Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
appendix1 Page 76 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Attaching the embroidery foot b Turn off the machine. If you need to replace the embroidery foot, attach the embroidery foot "Q" as follows.
appendix1 Page 77 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp While pressing in the lever with your finger, fit screw to attach the embroidery foot to the presser foot bar. c b a a Presser foot bar b Needle clamp screw c Embroidery foot bar CAUTION ● Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot when attaching it. The needle may break or cause injury.
appendix1 Page 78 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
appendix1 Page 79 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The upper thread breaks. Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin. The lower thread is tangled or breaks. The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric. The thread tension is incorrect. Probable Cause Remedy Reference There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.
appendix1 Page 80 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The thread tension is incorrect. The upper thread is too tight. Stitches are skipped. A high-pitched noise is made while embroidering. The thread does not pass through the eye of the needle. The stitch is not sewn correctly. The needle threader lever does not lower to the correct position. The lamps do not come on. Nothing appears in the LCD.
appendix1 Page 81 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Embroidery unit does not move. Embroidery not neatly done. Probable Cause Remedy Reference No pattern selected. Select a pattern. page 50 The embroidery unit is not set up correctly. Set the embroidery unit up correctly. page 19 The fabric is not fully stretched on the embroidery frame. The fabric is loose. Stretch the fabric properly on the embroidery frame.
appendix1 Page 82 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Error messages When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what is displayed. If you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears. No Error Message Probable Cause 1 There is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.
appendix1 Page 83 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— No Error Message Probable Cause 9 You pressed the back key or the embroidery key when a pattern was selected. 10 You tried to select an embroidery pattern or change the layout when the needle was down. The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the embroidery unit is attached. 11 You tried to initialize the embroidery unit with the embroidery foot lowered.
appendix1 Page 84 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM APPENDIX No —————————————————————————————————————————————— Error Message Probable Cause 18 When the embroidery unit is attached. 19 You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame. 20 The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the machine stops (refer to page 78).
appendix1 Page 85 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. In such a case, perform the following operation. a Turn off the machine. ■ If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled The machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops.
appendix1 Page 86 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:08 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Upgrading Your Machine's Software You can use a computer to download software upgrades for your machine. Visit our website at "http://solutions.brother.com" for notification of available updates. Note z Be sure to download the upgrade file for this model from our web site. An upgrade file for any different model cannot be downloaded.
0711-0120-C-combo_E.IX.fm Page 87 Monday, August 18, 2008 8:24 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Index A accessories ................................................................. 8, 9 adjusting layout ............................................................61 adjusting thread tension ......................................... 63, 64 air vent .........................................................................11 appliqué pattern selection ..................................
0711-0120-C-combo_E.book Page 88 Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— pattern retrieving .................................................... 70, 71 plug ..............................................................................18 power supply cord ........................................................18 power supply jack .........................................................18 power switch .......................................................
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