Brother Simplicity SB7050E Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
Brother Simplicity SB7050E Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
Brother Simplicity SB7050E Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
com
m
EMBROIDERY
.co APPENDIX
es
uid
-g
all
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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.
1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,
when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the
machine unattended.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned
in the instruction manual.
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp
the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.
• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.
3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat,
discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.
• When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other
part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.
• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise
you may injure your back or knees.
1
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
• 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.
2
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you
should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.
3
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
m
.co
es
uid
-g
all
4
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................1
Machine Features ................................................................................................................7
Accessories ..........................................................................................................................8
Included accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Optional accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ...................................................................10
Front view ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Needle and embroidery foot section ............................................................................................................... 11
Right-side/rear view ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Operation buttons ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Operation panel .............................................................................................................................................. 13
GETTING READY 15
Basic Steps for Embroidering .............................................................................................16
Turning the Machine On/Off .............................................................................................17
Power supply precautions ............................................................................................................................... 17
Turning on the machine .................................................................................................................................. 18
Turning off the machine .................................................................................................................................. 18
Attaching the Embroidery Unit ..........................................................................................19
Embroidery unit precautions ........................................................................................................................... 19
Attaching the embroidery unit ......................................................................................................................... 19
Removing the embroidery unit ........................................................................................................................ 21
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation ............................................................................22
Viewing the LCD ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Changing the machine settings ........................................................................................................................ 23
Checking machine operating procedures ........................................................................................................ 25
Preparing Items for Embroidering .....................................................................................26
Preparing the Needle .........................................................................................................27
Needle precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Checking the needle ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the needle ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Winding/Installing the Bobbin ...........................................................................................29
Bobbin precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Installing the bobbin ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Upper Threading ...............................................................................................................37
About the spool of thread ................................................................................................................................ 37
Threading the upper thread ............................................................................................................................. 38
Preparing the Fabric ..........................................................................................................43
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric ..................................................................................................... 43
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ....................................................................................................... 44
Attaching the Embroidery Frame .......................................................................................47
Attaching the embroidery frame ...................................................................................................................... 47
Removing the embroidery frame ..................................................................................................................... 48
EMBROIDERY 49
Selecting Embroidery Patterns ...........................................................................................50
Copyright information ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Embroidery pattern types ................................................................................................................................. 50
Setting for embroidering .................................................................................................................................. 51
Selecting alphanumeric characters .................................................................................................................. 53
Selecting an embroidery pattern ...................................................................................................................... 54
Selecting a frame pattern ................................................................................................................................. 55
Using an embroidery card ............................................................................................................................... 55
5
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
Embroidering .....................................................................................................................57
Checking the pattern before embroidering ...................................................................................................... 57
Embroidering a pattern .................................................................................................................................... 58
Appliquéing ................................................................................................................................................... 60
Editing and Saving Patterns ...............................................................................................62
Adjusting the layout and the size ..................................................................................................................... 62
Adjusting the upper thread tension .................................................................................................................. 64
Adjusting the bobbin thread tension ................................................................................................................ 65
Connecting character patterns ......................................................................................................................... 66
Resewing ........................................................................................................................................................ 67
Thread runs out partway through a design ....................................................................................................... 68
Stopping while embroidering .......................................................................................................................... 68
Using the Memory Function ..............................................................................................70
Embroidery data precautions ........................................................................................................................... 70
Transferring embroidery patterns from the computer to machine ..................................................................... 72
Saving patterns ................................................................................................................................................ 75
APPENDIX 77
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................78
Cleaning the machine surface ......................................................................................................................... 78
Cleaning the race ............................................................................................................................................ 78
Attaching the Embroidery Foot .........................................................................................80
Attaching the embroidery foot ........................................................................................................................ 80
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................82
Error messages ................................................................................................................................................ 86
Adjusting the LCD ........................................................................................................................................... 89
Operation beep ............................................................................................................................................... 89
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Using USB Media ....................................................90
Index .................................................................................................................................91
6
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Machine Features
7
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
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. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
18. 19.
8
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Optional accessories
The following are available as optional accessories.
1. 2. 3. Part Code
No. Part Name
U.S.A. / Canada Others
1 Brother poly #90 bobbin EBT-PE EBT-PEN
thread
2 Embroidery card -
Embroidery set (small)
4. 5. 3 H 2 cm u W 6 cm SA431 EF61
(H 1 inch u W 2-1/2 inches)
m
Embroidery set (large)
H 17 cm u W 10 cm
4 (H 6-7/10 inches u W 4 SA434 EF71
inches)
Water soluble stabilizer SA520 BM5
.co
5 Stabilizer material for
SA519 BM3
embroidery
Memo
z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative, the nearest authorized service
center or visit the website at " http://www.brother.com/ ".
z All specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice.
z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your
es
machine.
uid
-g
all
9
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
Front view
a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) h Presser foot lever (page 28)
Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower
winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. the embroidery foot.
b Thread guide (page 31, 39) i Operation buttons (page 12)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding Use these buttons to operate the machine.
the bobbin thread and threading the machine. j Embroidery unit (page 19)
c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. attach the embroidery frame.
d Bobbin winder (page 29) k Thread cutter (page 40)
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22) l Needle threader lever (page 41)
Setting for the selected pattern and error messages Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.
appear in the LCD. m Thread tension dial (page 64)
f Operation panel (page 13) Adjust the upper thread tension with this dial.
Use the keys on this panel to select embroidery patterns, n Thread take-up lever (page 40)
or check how to use the machine, etc.
o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc
g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) (page 31)
Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit. Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the
pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.
10
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Memo
z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you are
learning to use your machine.
11
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
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 CAUTION
button is pressed. When embroidering is stopped, the
● Do not press the thread cutter button
needle is lowered in the fabric.
The button changes color according to the machine’s after the threads have already been cut,
operation mode. otherwise the needle may break, the
threads may become tangled or damage
Green: The machine is ready to embroider or to the machine may occur.
is embroidering.
Red: The machine can not embroider.
Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin
thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is Note
moved to the right side. z Do not press the thread cutter button if there
b Needle position button is no fabric under the embroidery foot or
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the while the machine is embroidering,
needle. Be sure to raise the needle before threading the otherwise damage to the machine may
needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. occur.
z When cutting nylon thread or other special
c Thread cutter button
threads, use the thread cutter on the side of
Press the thread cutter button after embroidering is
the machine.
stopped to cut both the upper thread and the bobbin
threads.
12
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Operation panel
The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.
13
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
m
.co
es
uid
-g
all
14
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
1 GETTING READY
The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter.
16
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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.
● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and
the power supply jack on the machine.
● Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.
● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:
• When you are away from the machine
• After using the machine
• When the power fails during use
• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection
• During electrical storms
CAUTION
● Use only the power cord included with this machine.
● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to
them. Fire or electric shock may result.
● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.
● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to
remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric
shock.
● Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted,
or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These
things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged,
take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.
● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a
fire may result.
a stopped.
embroidery unit is not attached, the machine Make sure that the machine is completely
does not operate. (For details, refer to
“Attaching the Embroidery Unit” (page 19).)
c electrical outlet.
Unplug the power supply cord from the
d jack.
Unplug the power cord from the power supply
1
Note
z If a power outage occurs while the machine
a Power supply jack is being operated, turn off the machine and
unplug the power supply cord. When
restarting the machine, follow the necessary
c on the right side of the machine to turn the
Press the right side of the main power switch
procedure to correctly operate the machine.
machine on (set it to "|").
(For U.S.A. only)
z This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
light up when the machine is turned on. a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Memo
z When the machine is turned on, the needle
will make sound when it moves; this is not a
malfunction.
18
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
1
Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit
Get the embroidery unit ready.
CAUTION
m
● 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
.co
from the embroidery carriage and frame.
Otherwise injury may result.
Note
z Do not touch the connector in the
a
Make sure that the machine is turned off.
es
embroidery unit connector slot. The
connector could be damaged, and it may
cause malfunctions.
z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage,
and do not forcefully move it. It may cause
uid
malfunctions.
Memo
z Always turn off the machine before attaching
the embroidery unit. It may cause
a malfunctions.
-g
a Carriage
all
b arm.
Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine
a Carriage
CAUTION
● Do not put your hands or other objects
X The embroidery unit is attached.
near the carriage. It may cause injury.
Note
z Make sure that there is no gap between the Note
embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise z If the machine is initialized with hands or
the embroidery pattern may not be sewn objects near the carriage, the screen may
correctly. return to the initial display. After removing
Be sure to fully insert the connector into the whatever is near the carriage, turn the power
connection port. on again.
z Do not push on the carriage when attaching
the embroidery unit to the machine,
X The screen for selecting the embroidery
otherwise damage to the embroidery unit
pattern type is displayed.
may result.
c
Turn on the machine.
20
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
b
Press , and then press . a
a Release button
X The embroidery carriage moves into a
position where it can be saved. X The embroidery unit separates from the
machine.
c
Turn off the machine.
CAUTION
● Do not carry the embroidery unit by
holding the carriage. It may cause
malfunctions.
CAUTION
● Always turn off the machine before
removing the embroidery unit. It may
cause malfunctions if removed when the
machine is turned on.
a
b
a Pattern type selection b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage
You can select the pattern type from this screen. position
For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" Press when removing the embroidery unit.
(page 50). For details, refer to "Removing the embroidery
unit" (page 21).
Memo
z Refer to "Error messages" (page 86) for messages displayed on the LCD.
22
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
English/German/French/
Italian/Dutch/Spanish/
Allows the language used in the screens to be
Language changed. Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/
Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/
Russian/Korean/Thai/others
LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of the LCD (page 89). Lighter Darker
Product number NO.: The "NO." is the number for the machine. -
Memo
z The item shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the time of purchase.
z For details on the setting while embroidering, refer to "Setting for embroidering" (page 51).
a
Turn on the machine. Example: Changing the measurement unit
The highlighted display is the initial setting.
b panel.
Press (Settings key) on the operation
m
c
X The setting screen appears.
Memo
z "NO." is the individual number for the
machine.
z "VERSION" is the program version which is
installed in the machine.
z Settings that are changed are saved even if
-g
24
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
d next page.
Press (Next page key) to switch to the
Checking machine operating
procedures Press (Previous page key) to return to the
previous page.
Simple explanations can be referred on the LCD
display for the following items.
Press (Back key) to return to the item
selection screen.
1
Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread /
bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery Example: Upper threading
unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment /
needle replacement on the LCD.
a
Turn on the machine.
b panel.
Press (Help key) on the operation
c
Press the item to be displayed.
a b c
e key) two times.
After you finish viewing, press (Back
f e d
a Upper threading
X The initial screen appears again.
b Bobbin winding
c Bobbin installation
d Needle replacement Memo
e Embroidery frame attachment z For details on each topic, refer to the
f Embroidery unit attachment corresponding page in this Operation
Manual.
X The first screen describing the procedure for
the selected topic appears.
Note
z Always use stabilizer when embroidering
projects, especially when embroidering on
lightweight or stretch fabrics.
For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery bobbin
thread. For details, refer to "Optional accessories"
CAUTION (page 9).
● Do not embroider fabrics that are too
Memo
thick. To check the fabric thickness,
z For good quality embroidery designs be sure
attach the embroidery frame to the to use embroidery thread designed for
embroidery unit, and use (Needle embroidery machines.
position button) to raise the needle. If z Before starting to embroider, be sure there is
there is space between the embroidery enough bobbin thread. If you continue
foot and the fabric, the fabric can be embroidering when the bobbin thread is
embroidered. If there is not space, do not low, the thread may become tangled.
embroider the fabric. Otherwise, the
needle may break, resulting in injury. ■ Needle
● Be careful when embroidering Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When
overlapping patterns. The needle may not embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a
easily pierce the fabric, causing the 90/14 home sewing machine needle.
needle to break.
Memo
z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the
■ Stabilizer material (option) machine is purchased.
Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the z When replacing the needle, refer to
fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. "Replacing the needle" (page 28).
■ Other
Embroidery frames "small" and "large" are
optional. For details, refer to "Setting the fabric in
the embroidery frame" (page 44).
Use a water soluble sheet on thin materials like
organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels.
For details, refer to "Attaching a stabilizer material
to the fabric" (page 43).
26
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Needle precautions 1
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.
CAUTION
z Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or
damage the machine.
z Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
a a
a Flat side a
b Needle type marking
a Flat surface
a
b
a Screwdriver
b Needle clamp screw
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening
or tightening the needle clamp screw,
a Needle position button otherwise certain parts of the machine may
be damaged.
b
Turn off the machine.
CAUTION
f of the machine, insert the needle until it
With the flat side of the needle toward the rear
z Before replacing the needle, be sure to
touches the needle stopper.
turn off the machine. Otherwise, injuries
may occur if one of the operation buttons a
is accidentally pressed and the machine
starts embroidering.
Note
a Needle stopper
z Before replacing the needle, be sure to cover
the hole in the needle plate with fabric or
g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle
While holding the needle with your left hand,
paper to prevent the needle from falling into
the machine. clamp screw.
d
Lower the presser foot lever.
CAUTION
z Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the
needle stopper and securely tighten the needle
a clamp screw with the screwdriver. Otherwise,
a Presser foot lever
the needle may break or damage may result.
28
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
CAUTION
m
● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB) designed specifically for this machine. Use of
any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.
● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models
.co
are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of
the same type (part code: SA156, SFB).
Actual size
11.5 mm
es
(7/16 inch)
Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.
b
-g
c
all
Memo
z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine to get attractive finishes. If you use other
threads, the pattern may not turn out correctly. For details, refer to "Optional accessories" (page 9).
in the bobbin.
Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into
place.
a
Memo
z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for
embroidering.
b
Note
z If the spool is not positioned so that the
thread unwinds correctly, the thread may
a Notch become tangled around the spool pin.
b Bobbin winder shaft spring
30
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
a b
a
c
a Bobbin-winding thread guide
b Hook
c Pretension disk
d Pull it in as far as possible.
a Thread guide
a
a Start/stop button
X The bobbin starts winding and "Winding
bobbin thread..." is displayed on the LCD
screen.
CAUTION
● Be sure to pull the thread tightly and Note
wind it clockwise. If the thread is z Do not get away from the machine while
winding the bobbin. Make sure the bobbin
wound counterclockwise, the thread
thread is being wound correctly. If the
may wind around the bobbin winder
bobbin thread is wound incorrectly, press
shaft. (Start/stop button) immediately to stop
the bobbin winding.
m slow, press
When the bobbin winding stops or becomes
the thread to the right to cut it.
(Start/stop button) once to
stop the machine.
X The bobbin winding will stop.
CAUTION
● When the bobbin winding stops or
a becomes slow, stop the machine.
a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat Otherwise, the machine may be damaged.
(with built-in cutter)
CAUTION
● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If
the bobbin is wound without cutting the
thread using the cutter built into the slit
in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may
become tangled in the bobbin or the
needle may bend or break when the
bobbin thread starts to run out.
Memo
z Make sure that the thread is correctly set
before starting the bobbin winding.
Otherwise the thread may become tangled
and fail to wind the thread.
32
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
b
a
a Thread
b Bobbin winder seat
CAUTION
● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat
Memo even if the thread become tangled under
z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right the bobbin winder seat. It may result in
side, the needle will not move. injuries.
(Embroidering is impossible.) ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin
z When the machine is started or the winder presser, otherwise the machine
handwheel is turned after winding the may be damaged; you cannot wind off the
bobbin, the machine will make a clicking thread by removing the screw.
sound; this is not a malfunction.
a
a
a Start/stop button
m
a Bobbin-winding thread guide
Memo
z The order that the bobbin thread should be
-g
Note
z Make sure that the thread passes under the
pretension disk of the bobbin-winding
thread guide correctly (page 31).
34
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
a twice to raise the needle, and then raise the f your right hand.
Press (Needle position button) once or Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with
c
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.
a Bobbin cover
b Latch
X The bobbin cover opens.
d
Remove the bobbin cover.
h then pull the thread out toward the front.
Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and
a Cutter
• Be careful not to drop the bobbin.
X The cutter cuts the thread.
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 64).
a Tension-adjusting spring
1
a Tab
b Lower-left corner
X The bobbin threading is finished. You can
begin embroidering without pulling up the
bobbin thread.
Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with
the procedure in "Upper Threading" (page 37).
36
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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.
Upper Threading 37
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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. a Needle position button
z Before threading the upper thread, check the
appropriate thread for the selected pattern.
For details, refer to “Selecting Embroidery Note
Patterns”.
z The needle is correctly raised when the mark
on the handwheel is at the top, as shown
CAUTION below. Check the handwheel and, if this
mark is not at this position, press
● When threading the upper thread, (Needle position button) until it is.
carefully follow the instructions. If the
upper threading is not correct, the thread
may become tangled or the needle may a
bend or break.
a
Turn on the machine.
a Mark on handwheel
b
Raise the presser foot lever.
b a
a Spool pin
a Presser foot lever b Spool cap
38
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
f return the spool pin to its original position. h and to the front.
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover
Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right While holding the thread near the spool with
as shown, with the rounded side on the left. your right hand, pull the thread with your left
hand as shown below.
1
CAUTION
m
a
● If the spool or the spool cap is not
positioned correctly, the thread may
become tangled around the spool pin or
.co
the needle may break.
c
es
a Thread guide cover
b Thread guide spring
c Thread
d When the presser foot lever is lowered
Note
uid
a
z When passing the thread behind the thread
guide cover, be sure to use both hands. If
a Thread guide you do not hold the thread with your right
hand, the thread will be loose and you will
not be able to secure the thread in the thread
spring guide. It may cause incorrect thread
-g
tension.
z Make sure that the presser foot lever is raised
before passing the thread behind the thread
guide cover. If the presser foot lever is
lowered, the thread guide spring is shut and
all
i shown below.
Pass the thread through the guides in the order
4 2
Upper Threading 39
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
a
a Thread take-up lever
a Presser foot lever
Memo
m passed through the needle bar thread guide, to
Pull the end of the thread, which has been
z If the needle is not raised, you cannot pass
the thread into the thread take-up lever. Be
the left, then pass the thread through the notch
sure to press the needle position button to
of the thread guide (1), and then firmly pull
raise the needle before passing the thread
the thread from the front and insert it into the
into the thread take-up lever.
slit of the thread guide disk marked "7" all the
way (2).
k guide.
Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread Make sure that the thread passes the notch of
the thread guide.
The thread can easily be passed behind the
needle bar thread guide by holding the thread
in your left hand, then feeding the thread with
your right hand, as shown.
n of the machine.
Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side
a Needle bar thread guide
a Thread cutter
40
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Ta
Tb
a Needle
b Hook CAUTION
● Do not touch a button. Do not touch the
Note start/stop button or needle position
z If the needle threader lever is not lowered as
button. If one of the buttons is
much as possible, the hook will not turn accidentally pressed, the machine will
fully as shown below and the thread will not move and your finger may be pricked
pass through the eye of the needle. with the needle or the needle may break.
In such a case, start from m again. ● When pulling out the thread, do not pull
it with extreme force, otherwise the
needle may bend or break.
Upper Threading 41
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
CAUTION
● Do not touch the start/stop button or
needle position button. If one of the
buttons is accidentally pressed, the
machine will move and your finger may
be pricked with the needle or the needle
may break.
42
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
a c
b
Memo a Fabric
z We recommend the optional stabilizer b Size of embroidery frame
material for embroidery. Use a water soluble c Stabilizer material
sheet on thin materials like organdy and
b the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material
fabrics with a nap like towels. If you are using stabilizers with adhesive, place
To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit
" http://www.brother.com/ ", or " http:// against the wrong side of the fabric, and iron it
www.brothermall.com " (in USA). with a steam iron.
CAUTION
● Always use stabilizer material for 1
embroidery projects. The needle may
break or bend if you embroider without 2
using a stabilizer material for thin fabrics
3
or stretch fabrics. Furthermore, the
pattern may not turn out correctly. a Stabilizer material
b Fabric (wrong side)
c Attached surface
When it cannot be ironed or placed in the
hoop
For fabrics, such as towels, which cannot be
ironed or for embroidering in places where
ironing is difficult, place the stabilizer
material under the fabric, and stretch the
fabric in the embroidery frame without
attaching the stabilizer.
m
Patterns with a height of up to 10 cm (4 inches) a Inner frame
and a width of up to 10 cm (4 inches) can be b Outer frame
c Adjustment screw
embroidered.
.co
b top of the outer frame.
Place the fabric with the stabilizer material on
c fabric.
Press the inner frame in from the top of the
uid
CAUTION
● Use the embroidery frame that matches
the size of the pattern being embroidered.
Otherwise, the embroidery frame may be
hit by the embroidery foot and cause
injury or needle breakage.
44
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
e without loosening the adjustment screw. g any slack in the fabric by hand. The goal is to
Gently remove the fabric from the frame Tighten the adjustment screw while removing
Memo
z This precautionary step will help reduce
pattern distortion while embroidering.
■ Using embroidery sheets
If the embroidery sheet attached to the embroidery
f fabric again, lining up
Press the inner frame in from the top of the frame is used, the pattern can be embroidered in
on the inner frame exactly the right position on the fabric.
and on outer frame.
a Outer frame
b Inner frame
c Fabric (right side) a
d Stabilizer material
e Ledge of outer frame
• Press down firmly until the inner frame is
securely pressed against the ledge of the b
outer frame.
a Embroidery pattern
b Mark
Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. ■ Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched
b on an embroidery frame
a
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.
b
a
a Embroidery sheet
b Inner frame b
c
Line the mark on the fabric up with the base
c line on the embroidery sheet.
a
a
c
b
b
a Base line
b Mark
c
• For details, refer to page 44.
46
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
b
Raise the presser foot lever.
Note
z Be sure to insert both pins. If only the
forward or the back pin is inserted, the
pattern may not turn out correctly.
a Needle position button
CAUTION
d foot while raising the presser foot lever even
Pass the embroidery frame under the presser
CAUTION
● Do not touch the start/stop button or
needle position button. If one of the
buttons is accidentally pressed, the
machine will move and your finger may
be pricked with the needle or the needle
may break.
a
Raise the presser foot lever.
a
e
Remove the embroidery frame.
48
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
2 EMBROIDERY
m
The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter.
.co
Embroidering...........................................................................................................57
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
Note
Embroidery pattern types z Only a USB flash drive (USB flash memory)
can be connected to the USB port on this
An embroidery pattern can be selected from the machine.
following types available.
For details, refer to "Transferring embroidery
patterns from the computer to machine" (page
b c 72).
e f
a Embroidery patterns
There are total 70 patterns. The patterns are
completed by changing the upper thread
according to the instructions displayed on the
screen.
For details, refer to "Selecting an embroidery
pattern"(page 54).
b Alphanumeric character patterns
There are 5 types of characters: upper case/lower
case/numbers/symbols/European characters.
For details, refer to "Selecting alphanumeric
characters" (page 53).
c Frame patterns
10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be
combined with 12 stitch types.
For details, refer to "Selecting a frame pattern"
(page 55).
d Embroidery card
Press when selecting patterns from an embroidery
card.
For details, refer to "Using an embroidery card"
(page 55).
50
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
DISPLAY UNIT
The measurement units that are displayed can Press this key to change the thread settings.
be selected. [mm/inch]
52
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Selecting alphanumeric
characters
Specify the characters for embroidery.
Memo
z When "The pattern is too large for the
Back one color embroidery frame" is displayed, no more
characters can be entered.
Forward one color z Characters of different style (sans serif, serif
c
Enter the characters.
Memo
z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted Memo
line (ex. ) cannot be used. z If a wrong character is selected, press .
z To enter a space, press "_".
Example: Selecting an embroidery pattern
Example: Come on
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
70 Embroidery patterns
Memo
m
z Refer to "Embroidery Pattern Color Change
Table" in the Quick reference guide for
samples of completed patterns and the
thread used.
.co a
es Press .
Memo
z The character pattern you created can be
saved for later use. For details, refer to
"Saving patterns" (page 75).
54
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Memo
z Refer to "Frame patterns" in the Quick
reference guide for frame pattern shapes and Using an embroidery card
stitches.
If an embroidery card is used, you can embroider
patterns other than the patterns saved in the machine. 2
a
Press . There are various cards with different themes.
a
Turn off the machine.
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
c
Turn on the machine.
d
Press on the screen.
56
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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.
z When embroidering on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric
hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn
out as planned.
2
X The frame moves to indicate the entire
Checking the pattern before embroidering area.
embroidering
The embroidery frame is moved to indicate the
embroidering position. Closely watch the frame to
check that the pattern will be sewn at the correct
place.
a
After selecting the embroidery pattern, press
.
b
Press .
c
Press .
Embroidering 57
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
a on the screen.
Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown
b
Set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle.
• Refer to "Threading the upper thread" (page
d 38).
e
a Embroidery frames that can be used for embroidering
b Current color step/Number of colors in design Note
c Current name of color z Before using the needle threader, be sure to
d Current color part lower the embroidery foot.
e Next color part
• The thread color number set displayed for the
c hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand.
Pass the thread through the embroidery foot
thread colors can be changed. Press
(Setting key), and then change the setting in Give the thread a little slack.
the setting screen. For details, refer to "Setting
for embroidering" (page 51).
CAUTION
● If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle
may break or bend.
● Do not let hands or objects hit the carriage
while embroidering. The pattern may misalign.
58
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
d g of the stitching.
Lower the presser foot lever. Use scissors to cut the thread at the beginning
a
a Presser foot lever
2
m
e
Press (Start/stop button).
Note
z If the thread is left at the beginning of the
.co
stitching, it may be sewn over as you
continue embroidering the pattern, making it
very difficult to deal with the thread after the
pattern is finished. Trim the thread at the
beginning.
a
a Start/stop button
es
h
Press (Start/stop button) again.
i
Press (Thread cutter button) once.
CAUTION
● Use the embroidery frame that matches
the size of the pattern being embroidered.
-g
j
Raise the presser foot lever.
Memo
z If the embroidery foot is not raised, the
upper thread cannot be replaced.
Embroidering 59
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
k
Remove the upper thread.
Appliquéing
Note Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric
z Be sure to raise the presser foot lever before (appliqué piece). Press (Settings key), and set
removing the upper thread. If you remove
the thread color display to NAME OF COLOR, so
the upper thread with the embroidery foot
lowered, it may cause malfunction. "APPLIQUE MATERIAL", "APPLIQUE POSITION" and
"APPLIQUE" are displayed on the screen.
m
Cut the excess thread.
X "APPLIQUE MATERIAL" is displayed on the
Memo screen.
z For the programmed thread cutting setting,
b appliqué piece fabric, and stretch it on the
Apply iron-on stabilizer to the back of the
refer to "Setting for embroidering" (page 52).
embroidery frame.
c (Start/stop button).
Lower the presser foot lever, and press
b
a Cut-out line
b Appliqué piece fabric
X "APPLIQUE POSITION" will be displayed on
the screen.
60
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
d and cut it out along the cut-out line. h adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and
Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame, Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or spray
Cut carefully along the stitching and remove attach it in the appliqué position.
the thread.
2
i
• If it is not cut right on the stitching, it will not Lower the presser foot lever, and press
be finished neatly. (Start/stop button).
e frame.
Stretch the base fabric on the embroidery
f
Set up the thread for appliquéing.
g
Lower the presser foot lever, and press
(Start/stop button).
X The position for the appliqué is stitched, and
the machine stops.
Embroidering 61
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
c
Check and adjust the layout.
Adjusting the layout
and the size
Memo
z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted
a Layout within the frame
line (ex. ) cannot be used. b Display unit (cm/INCH)
c Available embroidery frames
d Change position keys
a
After selecting the embroidery pattern, press e Size key/Layout key
. f Rotation key
g Horizontal mirror image key
h Trial key
X The embroidering screen is displayed.
i Starting point key
j Distance from the center
k Embroidery size
CAUTION
● Use the embroidery frame that matches
the size of the pattern being embroidered.
Otherwise, the presser foot may hit the
X The layout screen is displayed. embroidery frame and cause needle
breakage or injury.
62
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Trial key
Moves the frame to check the
pattern position.
Rotation key
Rotates the pattern 1 degree, 10
degrees or 90 degrees at a time.
Press (Back key) to return
to the previous screen.
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
CAUTION a b
● Never lower the needle when the
embroidery frame is moving. The needle c
may break or bend.
a Loose (Decrease thread tension)
● When you have revised the pattern, check b Tight (Increase thread tension)
the display of available embroidery c Upper thread tension dial
frames and use an appropriate frame. If
you use an embroidery frame not Memo
displayed as available for use, the z If the stitches appear loose, turn the tension
m
embroidery foot may strike the frame and up one notch and resew.
possibly cause injury.
■ Correct thread tension
The thread tension is correct when upper thread
d previous screen.
Press (Back key) to return to the
.co
slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.
a b
a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric
es
■ Upper thread is too tight
Memo The lower thread will be visible on the right side of
z When the machine is turned off, the layout fabric. If this occurs, decrease the upper thread
returns to the original setting. tension.
z You can also check the pattern size and
uid
64
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
f
Press to turn it to .
Connecting character patterns
If the character pattern is too long to fit in the
embroidery frame, follow the steps below.
a
Enter "ABC" and press . X The stitching starting point is set to lower left
of the design.
a b
a Embroidery start position
b Embroidery end position
c
Press (Back key).
i
Enter "DEF" and press .
d
Press .
j
Press .
k
Press to turn it to .
e
Press .
66
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Resewing
l the needle to the embroidery end position of
Use (change position keys) to move
When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn,
"ABC".
it can be resewn with the correct color.
a machine.
Press (Start/stop button) to stop the
b
Press .
a 2
a Embroidery end position
m
Lower the embroidery foot, and then press
(Start/Stop button) to embroider "DEF".
c
Press .
n thread.
When you have finished embroidering, cut the
e
Set up the correct color for the upper thread.
f design.
Press (Start/stop button) to continue the
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
a
Set the upper thread or bobbin thread.
a machine.
Press (Start/stop button) to stop the
b
Press .
Memo
z If the needle count is not displayed, display
the needle count on the screen. For details,
If the needle count is not displayed, press
refer to "Stopping while embroidering" (page
68). (Settings key), and then use to
display the following screen.
c
Press .
Press to return to the previous screen.
c
Press (Embroidery key).
e
Restart the embroidery.
68
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
d h
Press . Press .
m
e
Turn off the machine.
Note .co
z Always remove the embroidery unit when
you move the machine.
j the needle count.
Press
If
(Forward one stitch) to increase
f pattern.
Turn on the machine, and then select the
Memo
uid
g
Press .
all
k
Restart the embroidery.
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
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. In that case, use one of our embroidery software programs to edit the embroidery
data.
Note
z Only a USB flash drive (USB flash memory) can be connected to the USB port on this machine.
z Some USB media may not be compatible with this machine. Visit our website for more details.
z When using USB media equipped with an access indicator, the access indicator will begin flashing
after the media is inserted into your computer or machine, and may take about 5 to 6 seconds before
the media is recognized. (The length of time differs depending on the USB media.)
z For additional information, refer to the instruction manual included with the USB media that you have
purchased.
Memo
z Letters and numerals can be used in folder names and file names. In addition, if the folder or file name
contains no more than eight characters, the entire name will appear on the screen. If the name is more
than eight characters long, only the first six characters followed by “~” and a number appear as the
name.
This applies to folders and .dst embroidery data files only.
70
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
• Save embroidery data files in the root folder or folders on the root folder of the USB media. If an
embroidery data file is saved in a folder on a sub-directory, that file cannot be retrieved by the machine.
Save embroidery data files in the USB media as in the diagram below.
*1)
2
: Folder
• The maximum total number of embroidery data files and folders you can save in a USB media is 200. (For
example, you can save 5 folders and 195 embroidery data files in a USB media.) If you save more than
200 files including folders, embroidery patterns cannot be transferred to the machine because the
machine cannot recognize the contents of the USB media.
In this case, reduce the number of files (including folders) saved in the USB media.
• In addition, if the embroidery designs contain too many colors (this number may vary within the designs
themselves), it may not be possible to transfer an embroidery pattern to the machine, even if there are less
than 200 files (including folders) in the USB media. If this occurs, you will also need to reduce the
number of files (including folders) in the USB media.
■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data
• When a .dst file is imported, the only way that you can view the design is by selecting the pattern (file
name).
Then press to display the design on the screen.
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
d pattern files).
Copy the embroidery data (folders and/or
Transferring embroidery patterns
from the computer to machine
Embroidery patterns can be transferred from a
computer to the machine by using a USB media.
Follow the procedure below.
Note
z Be sure to read the all precautions of
"Embroidery data precautions" (page 70 to
71) and observe them. Otherwise, the
b computer.
Insert the USB media into the USB port on the
72
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
f machine.
Insert the USB media into the USB port on the
Memo
z Names of folders are displayed first in the
shape of in the alphabetical order,
then .pes files and then .dst files are
displayed in the shape of in the
alphabetical order.
2
z .pes files are displayed in thumbnail-size
image, and .dst files are displayed by its
a USB port name, file format and file size.
(for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory))
b USB media
Note
g
Press .
z If the message “Reduce the number of
patterns.” appears, the USB media may
contain either more than 200 patterns
(including folders) or the embroidery designs
may contain too many colors (although there
may be no more than 200 patterns).
In this case, unplug the USB media from the
machine, plug it back into the computer,
and then delete a few patterns at a time from
X Folders and/or pattern files in the root folder the USB media.
of the USB media are displayed. Close the error message on the machine,
and then repeat procedures starting from
step f.
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
h wish to retrieve. i
Select the desired folder or the pattern you Select the pattern you wish to retrieve.
m
3 • To return to the root folder, press .
a Number of the currently displayed page from the
j
total number of pages Press .
b Folder (folder name)
.co
c Pattern file (thumbnail-size image or file name)
k embroidering.
Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin
74
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
a
After selecting the pattern to be saved, press memory space
(Memory key). b Number of the currently displayed page from the
total number of pages
X The selected pattern is shown in reverse
highlighting.
Press .
c To delete the saved pattern, press .
Note
z Do not turn off the sewing machine while X The saved pattern is retrieved.
the pattern is being saved, otherwise the
X The sewing screen appears, and you can
pattern data may be lost.
embroider the retrieved pattern.
■ Retrieving a pattern
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
76
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
3 APPENDIX
The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................82
Index .......................................................................................................................91
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————
CAUTION
a Screwdriver
● Unplug the power supply cord before b Needle clamp screw
cleaning the machine. Otherwise, injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
e then slide it toward you.
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and
a
Turn off the machine. a Needle plate cover
X The needle plate cover is removed.
CAUTION
a
● Unplug the power supply cord before a Bobbin case
cleaning the machine. Otherwise, injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
c
Remove the embroidery unit.
78
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
g remove any lint and dust from the race and i the needle plate, and then slide the cover back
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into
a
c a
b
m
a Needle plate cover
a Cleaning brush
b Race
c Bobbin thread sensor
CAUTION
Note
.co
z Do not apply oil to the bobbin case. ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched.
z If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread Otherwise, the upper thread may become 3
sensor, the sensor may not operate correctly. tangled, the needle may break or
embroidering performance may suffer.
h the bobbin case aligns with the { mark on the
Insert the bobbin case so that the U mark on For a new bobbin case (part code:
XD1855-351), contact your nearest
race.
es
authorized service center.
● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed, otherwise the needle may break.
a
uid
a
b
-g
all
a U mark
b { mark
c Bobbin case
• Make sure that the indicated points are
aligned before installing the bobbin case.
APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————
b
Turn off the machine.
Attaching the embroidery foot
If you need to replace the embroidery foot, attach the
embroidery foot "Q" as follows.
a CAUTION
z Before attaching the embroidery foot, be
b sure to turn off the machine. Otherwise,
a Embroidery foot bar injuries may occur if one of the operation
b Caught by the presser foot holder screw buttons is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts embroidering.
CAUTION
● Always use the embroidery foot "Q" when
c
Raise the presser foot lever.
embroidering. If the wrong embroidery
foot is used, the needle may hit the
embroidery foot and bend or break.
a
a Presser foot lever
d hand, as shown.
Hold the embroidery foot "Q" with your right
a Lever
80
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
a Screwdriver
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.
The start/stop button was not Press the start/stop button. page 59
pressed.
The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. page 59
The machine does
not operate. The bobbin winder shaft is on the
Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the
right side after winding the page 33
left.
bobbin.
The area around the hole in the Replace the needle plate. Contact
needle plate is scratched, or has a your dealer or the nearest authorized -
burr on it. service center.
The needle breaks.
The area around the hole in the Replace the embroidery foot. Contact
embroidery foot is scratched, or your dealer or the nearest authorized -
has a burr on it. service center.
82
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
The thread is
tangled on the The upper thread was not Correct the upper threading. page 38
wrong side of the threaded correctly.
fabric.
Troubleshooting 83
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————
The upper thread is The bobbin thread is incorrectly Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 34
too tight. installed.
m
The upper thread was not Correct the upper threading. page 38
threaded correctly.
.co
skipped. The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 28
Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and page 78
needle plate or in the bobbin case. clean the race.
needle. The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 28
The needle
threader lever does The needle has not been raised to Press the needle position button. page 38
not lower to the the correct position.
correct position.
84
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
The fabric is catching. It is Stop the machine and set the fabric -
pinched. up correctly.
Troubleshooting 85
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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.
1 There is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.
The start/stop button was pressed at a screen other than the embroidery
2 screen.
You attempted to select a pattern after the USB media containing the
5
pattern has been disconnected, then reconnected.
The start/stop button or thread cutter button was pressed while the
8 embroidery foot was raised.
86
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
You pressed the back key or the embroidery key when a pattern was
10 selected.
You tried to initialize the embroidery unit with the embroidery foot
12
lowered.
A pattern was being retrieved from a USB flash drive (USB flash
memory) containing more than 200 embroidery patterns (including
folders).
13
In addition, this message will appear if embroidery patterns containing
many colors have been saved on the USB media, even if it contains
data for no more than 200 patterns (including folders).
The needle position button or thread cutter button was pressed while
15 the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.
Troubleshooting 87
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————
20 You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame.
The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the
21 needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the machine stops
(refer to page 82).
88
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
m
not beep.
.co
b operation panel keys except
Turn on the machine while pressing any of the
(Help key). 3
X The LCD comes on.
es
Press (Setting key) in the operation
b panel.
c
Press or .
uid
d
Turn off the machine, then turn it on again.
all
Operation beep
Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If
an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two X The screen for changing the beep setting
or four beeps. appears.
Troubleshooting 89
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
Note
z When using USB media to upgrade the software, check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved
on the USB media being used before starting to upgrade.
z Upgrade file can be retrieved from a USB flash drive (USB flash memory) of any size.
c
Press .
X The following screen appears.
b machine. The media device should only
Insert the USB media into the USB port on the
Note
z If an error occurred, a text error message will
appear. At this time, turn the machine off,
and then start the procedure again from step
a.
d is completed.
When the following screen appears, upgrading
90
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Index
A F
accessories ................................................................. 8, 9 frame pattern selection ..................................................55
adjusting layout ............................................................62 front view .....................................................................10
adjusting thread tension ......................................... 64, 65
air vent .........................................................................11 H
appliqué pattern selection .............................................60
attaching stabilizer material ..........................................43 handle ..........................................................................11
attributes .......................................................................23 handwheel ....................................................................11
help key ........................................................................13
B
I
back key .......................................................................13
basic steps for embroidering .........................................16 installing bobbin ...........................................................34
beep .............................................................................89
bobbin ..........................................................................29 L
3
bobbin case removal .....................................................78
bobbin cover ................................................................11 layout adjustment .........................................................62
bobbin installation ........................................................34 LCD ..............................................................................22
bobbin thread tension ...................................................65 LCD button ...................................................................52
bobbin winder ..............................................................10 LCD messages ...............................................................86
bobbin winder seat .......................................................33 LCD operation ..............................................................22
bobbin winding ............................................................29
bobbin-winding thread guide ................................. 10, 31 M
buzzer ..........................................................................89
machine surface cleaning .............................................78
C main power switch .......................................................11
maintenance .................................................................78
care ..............................................................................78 manual needle threading ..............................................42
checking needle ............................................................27 memory key ..................................................................13
cleaning bobbin case ....................................................78
cleaning brush ................................................................8 N
cleaning machine surface .............................................78
connecting character patterns .......................................66 needle bar thread guide ................................................11
country thread ................................................ 23, 26, 51 needle condition ...........................................................27
needle plate ..................................................................11
E needle plate cover ........................................................11
needle position button ..................................................12
embroidering ......................................................... 16, 57 needle replacement ......................................................28
embroidering pattern ....................................................58 needle set .......................................................................8
embroidery card ...........................................................55 needle threader lever ....................................................10
embroidery card slot .............................................. 11, 56 needle threading ...........................................................37
embroidery character selection .....................................53 needles .........................................................................27
embroidery data .............................................. 70, 72, 75 next page key ................................................................13
embroidery foot installation ..........................................80
embroidery frame .........................................................44 O
embroidery frame installation .......................................47
embroidery frame removal ............................................48 operation beep ..............................................................89
embroidery key .............................................................13 operation buttons ................................................... 10, 12
embroidery pattern selection .........................................50 operation keys ..............................................................13
embroidery pattern types ..............................................50 operation panel ...................................................... 10, 13
embroidery set ................................................................8 operation problems .......................................................82
embroidery sheet ..........................................................45 operations .....................................................................25
embroidery threads .......................................................26 optional accessories ........................................................9
embroidery unit connector slot .....................................10
embroidery unit installation ..........................................19 P
embroidery unit removal ...............................................21
error messages ..............................................................86 pattern embroidery .......................................................58
Index 91
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————
plug ..............................................................................18
power supply cord ........................................................18
power supply jack .........................................................18
power switch ......................................................... 11, 18
presser foot lever ...........................................................10
previous page key .........................................................13
Q
quick reference guide .....................................................8
R
race ..............................................................................78
release button ...............................................................21
replacing needle ...........................................................28
resewing .......................................................................67
S
seam ripper .....................................................................8
selecting alphanumeric characters ................................53
selecting embroidery patterns .......................................50
settings key ...................................................................13
solving operation problems ...........................................82
spool cap .......................................................... 8, 30, 38
spool net .................................................................. 8, 31
spool of thread ..............................................................37
stabilizer material .........................................................43
start/stop button ............................................................12
stopping embroidering ..................................................68
T
thread cutter .................................................................10
thread cutter button ......................................................12
thread guide .................................................... 10, 31, 39
thread guide cover .......................................... 10, 31, 39
thread guide disk ................................................... 11, 40
thread spools ................................................................37
thread take-up lever ............................................... 10, 40
thread tension adjustment ...................................... 64, 65
threading ......................................................................37
threading bobbin ..........................................................29
threading needle ...........................................................37
threading needle manually ............................................42
touch panel ...................................................................13
troubleshooting .............................................................82
turning machine on/off ..................................................17
U
upgrading .....................................................................90
upper thread .................................................................37
upper thread spool ........................................................37
upper thread tension .....................................................64
upper threading ............................................................37
USB flash drive (USB flash memory) ............... 11, 70, 73
USB port ................................................................ 11, 73
W
winding bobbin ............................................................29
92
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
m
.co
es
uid
-g
all
English
885-V55
XE8672-001 Printed in China