Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine User Manual

GETTING READY

EMBROIDERY

APPENDIX

Computerized Embroidery Machine

Operation Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. This machine is intended for household use.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock

1Always 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.

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or 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.

4 Always keep your work area clear:

•Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

•Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

•Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

•Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

5 Special care is required when embroidering:

•Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.

•Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

•Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area.

•Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

•Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering.

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6 This machine is not a toy:

•Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

•Do not use outdoors.

7 For a longer service life:

•When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

•Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

•Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

8 For repair or adjustment:

•If the Light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.

•In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

Save these instructions.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

•In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the

mark, rating as marked on plug.

•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.

FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

This embroidery machine is not intended to be used by young children, and assistance may be required if used by a person with a disability.

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................	1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................	5
Machine Features ................................................................................................................	5
Accessories..........................................................................................................................	6
Included accessories .........................................................................................................................................	6
Optional accessories .........................................................................................................................................	7
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions .....................................................................	8
Front view.........................................................................................................................................................	8
Needle and embroidery foot section .................................................................................................................	9
Right-side/rear view ..........................................................................................................................................	9
Operation buttons ...........................................................................................................................................	10
Operation panel..............................................................................................................................................	11
GETTING READY	13
Embroidery Step by Step ...................................................................................................	14
Attaching the Embroidery Unit..........................................................................................	15
Embroidery unit precautions ...........................................................................................................................	15
Attaching the embroidery unit.........................................................................................................................	15
Removing the embroidery unit ........................................................................................................................	16
Turning the Machine On/Off.............................................................................................	18
Power supply precautions ...............................................................................................................................	18
Turning on the machine ..................................................................................................................................	19
Turning off the machine ..................................................................................................................................	19
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation............................................................................	20
Viewing the LCD.............................................................................................................................................	20
Changing the machine settings........................................................................................................................	21
Checking machine operating procedures ........................................................................................................	23
Winding/Installing the Bobbin...........................................................................................	24
Bobbin precautions .........................................................................................................................................	24
Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................	24
Installing the bobbin .......................................................................................................................................	28
Upper Threading ...............................................................................................................	30
About the spool of thread................................................................................................................................	30
Threading the upper thread .............................................................................................................................	30
Threading the needle ......................................................................................................................................	32
Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) ................................................................	34
Replacing the Needle ........................................................................................................	35
Needle precautions .........................................................................................................................................	35
Checking the needle .......................................................................................................................................	35
Replacing the needle.......................................................................................................................................	36
EMBROIDERY	39
Embroidering Neatly .........................................................................................................	40
What to prepare ..............................................................................................................................................	40
Preparing the Fabric ..........................................................................................................	42
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric .....................................................................................................	42
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame.......................................................................................................	43
Attaching the Embroidery Frame.......................................................................................	47
Attaching the embroidery frame ......................................................................................................................	47
Removing the embroidery frame .....................................................................................................................	48
Selecting Embroidery Patterns...........................................................................................	49
Copyright information ....................................................................................................................................	49
Embroidery pattern types.................................................................................................................................	49
LCD (liquid crystal display) operation .............................................................................................................	50
Selecting characters ........................................................................................................................................	52
Selecting an embroidery pattern......................................................................................................................	53
Selecting a frame pattern.................................................................................................................................	54

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Using an embroidery card (sold separately)	....................................................................................................55
Embroidering.....................................................................................................................	56
Embroidering attractive finishes.......................................................................................................................	56
Embroidering a pattern....................................................................................................................................	57
Appliquéing ...................................................................................................................................................	59
Editing and Saving Patterns ...............................................................................................	61
Adjusting the layout ........................................................................................................................................	61
Storing patterns ...............................................................................................................................................	63
Adjusting the thread tension............................................................................................................................	64
Resewing ........................................................................................................................................................	65
Thread runs out partway through a design.......................................................................................................	65
Stopping while embroidering ..........................................................................................................................	66
APPENDIX	69
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................	70
Cleaning the machine surface .........................................................................................................................	70
Cleaning the race ............................................................................................................................................	70
Attaching the Embroidery Foot..........................................................................................	72
Attaching the embroidery Foot “Q”.................................................................................................................	72
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................	74
Error messages ................................................................................................................................................	78
Adjusting the LCD...........................................................................................................................................	81
Operation beep...............................................................................................................................................	81
Canceling the operation beep .........................................................................................................................	82
Index .................................................................................................................................	83

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Before using the machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 1), 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.

Machine Features

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aSimple bobbin-winding

The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread (page 24).

bQuick-set bobbin

You can start embroiderying without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 28).

cAutomatic thread cutting

The thread can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 51).

dEmbroidery

You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 39).

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Accessories

Included accessories

After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer.

1.	2.	3.*	4.	5.	6.	7.	8.	9.
10.	11.		12.		13.	14.		15.
16.		17.
				*75/11 3 needles
				90/14 1 needle

	No.	Part Name	Part Code		No.	Part Name	Part Code
			U.S.A. / Canada	Others			U.S.A. / Canada	Others
	1	Seam ripper	X54243	-051	10	Spool net	XA5523-050
				SFB:	11	Operation manual	XD1628-051
	2	Bobbin (4)	SA156	XA5539-	12	Quick reference guide	XD1629-051
				151
					13	Embroidery foot “Q”	XD0474-051
	3	Needle set	X59535-051			(on machine)
	4	Cleaning brush	X59476-051			Embroidery set (large)		EF84:
	5	Screwdriver (large)	XC8349-051		14	H 18cm X W 13 cm	SA444/EF84	XD0600-
	6	Screwdriver (small)	X55468-051			(H 7 inches X W 5 inches)		002
	7	Spool cap (large)	130012-054		15	Scissors	XC1807-121
	8	Spool cap (medium)	X55260-153		16	Dust cover	XZ5004-021
	9	Spool cap (small)	130013-154		17	Accessory bag	XC4487-051

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Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

	No.	Part Name	Part Code		No.	Part Name	Part Code
			U.S.A. / Canada	Other			U.S.A. / Canada	Other
	1	Brother poly #90	EBT-PE	EBT-PEN:		Embroidery set (medium)	SA443/	EF83:
		bobbin thread		XC5996-001	5	H 10 cm X W 10 cm
							EF83	XD0599-002
						(H 4 inches X W 4 inches)
		Water solude stabilizer	SA520	BM4: X81267-001
	2			EBT-CEN		Embroidery set (extra large
		Stabilizer material for	SA519	BM3: X81175-001	6	(multi-position))	SA545	EF85:
		embroidery		EBT-CEN		H 30 cm X W 13 cm		XD0601-002
						(H 12 inches X W 5 inches)
	3	Embroidery card		–
		Embroidery set (small)	SA442/	EF82:
	4	H 2 cm X W 6 cm
			EF82	XD0598-002
		(H 1 inch X W 2-1/2 inches)

Memo

zTo obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center.

zAll specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice.

zVisit your nearest authorized retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine.

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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

aThread guide plate

Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread.

bThread guide cover

Like with the thread guide plate, pass the thread around the thread guide cover when threading the upper thread.

cSpool pin

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

dBobbin winding thread guide

Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread.

eTop cover

Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin.

fBobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

gOperation panel

From the operation panel, patterns can be selected and edited, and operations for using the machine can be displayed (page 11).

hEmbroidery unit connector slot

Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.

iPresser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot

jOperation buttons

Use these buttons to operate the machine.

kEmbroidery unit

Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame.

lThread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

mNeedle threader lever

Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.

nThread take-up lever check window

Look through the window to check the position of the take-up lever.

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Needle and embroidery foot section

aThread guide disk

Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle.

bNeedle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

cNeedle plate

When the needle is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate.

dNeedle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race.

eBobbin cover/bobbin case

Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

fEmbroidery foot “Q”

This presser foot is used for embroidering.

Right-side/rear view

aHandle

Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine.

bHandwheel

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle.

cEmbroidery card slot

Insert the embroidery card.

dAir vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used.

ePower supply jack

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack.

fMain power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the machine on and off.

Memo

zRefer to pages 8 through 11 while you are learning to use your machine.

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Operation buttons

The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic machine operations.

aStart/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.

Green:	The machine is ready to embroider or
	is embroidering.
Red:	The machine can not embroider.
Orange:	The machine is winding the bobbin
	thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is
	moved to the right side.

bNeedle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

cThread cutter button

Press the thread cutter button after embroidering is stopped to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads.

CAUTION

●Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur.

Note

zDo not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is embroidering, otherwise damage to the machine may occur.

zWhen cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine.

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Operation panel

The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.

a
c	d
	e
b
	h
f	g

aLCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel)

Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform operations.

For details, refer to “LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation” (page 20).

bBack key

Press to return to the previous screen.

cPrevious page key

Press to display the previous screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD.

dNext page key

Press to display the next screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD.

eMemory key

Press to store patterns in the machine's memory.

fEmbroidery key

Press to display the pattern type selection screen.

gSettings key

Press to display the settings screen.

hHelp key

Press to get help on using the machine.

Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement.

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	The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter.
	Embroidery Step by Step .........................................................................................	14
	Attaching the Embroidery Unit................................................................................	15
	Embroidery unit precautions ..............................................................................	15
	Attaching the embroidery unit ...........................................................................	15
	Removing the embroidery unit...........................................................................	16
	Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................	18
	Power supply precautions ..................................................................................	18
	Turning on the machine .....................................................................................	19
	Turning off the machine .....................................................................................	19
	LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation..................................................................	20
	Viewing the LCD ................................................................................................	20
	Changing the machine settings...........................................................................	21
	Checking machine operating procedures ...........................................................	23
	Winding/Installing the Bobbin.................................................................................	24
	Bobbin precautions ............................................................................................	24
	Winding the bobbin ...........................................................................................	24
	Installing the bobbin ..........................................................................................	28
	Upper Threading .....................................................................................................	30
	About the spool of thread ..................................................................................	30
	Threading the upper thread................................................................................	30
	Threading the needle..........................................................................................	32
	Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)..................	34
	Replacing the Needle ..............................................................................................	35
	Needle precautions ............................................................................................	35
	Checking the needle...........................................................................................	35
	Replacing the needle ..........................................................................................	36

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Embroidery Step by Step

The basic steps for embroidery are as follows.

	1	Attaching the embroidery	Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the
			machine does not operate.)
		unit
			For details, refer to “Attaching the embroidery unit” (page 15).
			↓
	2	Checking the needle	Use a needle matched to the fabric.
			For details on replacing the needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page
			36).
			↓
	3	Setting up the bobbin	For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in
			place.
		thread
			For details, refer to “Winding/Installing the Bobbin” (page 24).
			↓
	4	Preparing the fabric	Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery
			frame.
			For details, refer to “Preparing the Fabric” (page 42).
			↓
	5	Attaching the embroidery	Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.
		frame	For details, refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Frame” (page 47).
			↓
	6	Selecting a pattern	Select an embroidery pattern.
			For details, refer to “Selecting Embroidery Patterns” (page 49).
			↓
	7	Checking the layout	Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern.
			For details on adjusting the layout, refer to “Adjusting the layout” (page
			61).
			↓
	8	Setting up the embroidery	Set up the embroidery thread according to the pattern.
		thread	For details, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 30).

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Attaching the Embroidery Unit

This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. Before turning on the machine, attach the		1
embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.
Embroidery unit precautions	Attaching the embroidery unit
Cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained	Get the included embroidery unit ready.
below.

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. Otherwise injury may result.

aTurn off the machine.

Note

z Do not touch the connector in the

embroidery unit connector slot. The

connector could be damaged, and it may

cause malfunctions.

Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine

z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage,

barm.

and do not forcefully move it. It may cause

Push it in until it clicks and stops.

malfunctions.

X The embroidery unit is attached.

cTurn on the machine.

• For details, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 19).

X The confirmation message is displayed.

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dBe sure that no objects or hands are near the embroidery unit and press .

•When an animation is displayed on the screen, the message above will be displayed if you touch the screen with your finger.

X The carriage moves to its initial position.

a

a Carriage

CAUTION

●Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage. It may cause injury.

Note

zIf the machine is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage, the screen may return to the initial display. After removing whatever is near the carriage, turn the power on again.

XThe screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed.

Removing the embroidery unit

Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below.

aRemove the embroidery frame.

•For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to “Removing the embroidery frame” (page 48).

bPress , and then press .

XThe embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be stored.

cTurn off the machine.

•For details, refer to “Turning off the machine” (page 19).

CAUTION

●Always turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit.

It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is turned on.

•For details on the embroidery patterns, refer to “Selecting Embroidery Patterns” (page 49).

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dHold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left.

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a Release button

XThe embroidery unit separates from the machine.

CAUTION

●Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment.

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Turning the Machine On/Off

This section explains how to turn the machine on and off.

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.

●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

●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.

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Turning on the machine

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 15).)

Prepare the included power cord.

aMake sure that the machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “”), and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine.

bInsert the plug of the power supply cord into a household electrical outlet.

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a Power supply jack

cPress the right side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to “|”).

XThe lamps, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is turned on.

Turning off the machine

When you are finished using the machine, turn it off.
In addition, before transporting the machine to	1
another location, be sure to turn it off.

aMakestopped.sure that the machine is completely

bPress the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine off (set it to “”).

XThe lamps go off when the machine is turned off.

cUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet.

Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord.

dUnplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack.

Note

zIf a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn off the machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine.

(For U.S.A. only)

zThis 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, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation

From the LCD, patterns can be selected and edited, and operations for using the machine can be displayed (page 11).

Viewing the LCD

When the machine is turned on, the opening screen appears. The screen shown below appears after the confirmation message was displayed by lightly touching the LCD. (The machine can be set so that the opening screen is not displayed (page 21).)

■ Pattern type selection screen

a b c

d

g

e f

aEmbroidery patterns

bAdditional embroidery patterns

cAlphabet patterns

dFrame patterns

eEmbroidery card

fPatterns stored in the machine's memory

gMoves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position

Memo

zRefer to “Error messages” (page 78) for messages displayed on the LCD.

zDepending on the model, a different screen may be displayed when the machine is turned on.

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Changing the machine settings

Various machine operations and embroidery settings can be changed.

The attributes that can be set are listed below.

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Attribute	Icon	Details		Settings
Thread		Changes the thread color display on the	Thread color/Time to embroider/
		embroidery screen.	Needle count/Thread number (#123)
color
			Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/
display		(When “Thread No. #123” is selected)
			Madeira rayon/Sulky/Robison anton
Display unit		Selects the measurement units that are	mm/INCH
		displayed (only for embroidering).
Embroidery		Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering		-8 to +8
tension		(only for embroidering).
Max		Specifies the maximum embroidering
embroidery
		speed.
speed
Buzzer		Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded
		with each operation (page 82).
Opening		Sets whether or not to display the opening
		screen when the power is turned on.
screen
		(There are models where this cannot be changed.)
			English/German/French/Italian/
Language		Allows the language used in the screens to	Dutch/Spanish/Japanese/Danish/
			Norwegian/Finnish/Swedish/
		be changed.
			Portuguese/Russian/Korean/Thai/
			others
LCD		Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.	Lighter	Darker
brightness
		Display the service count and the total
Stitch		number of embroidery stitches. The service
		count is a reminder to take your machine in		–
counter
		for regular servicing. (Contact your
		authorized dealer for details.)
Product	NO.:	The “NO.” is the number for the machine.		–
number
Program	VERSION:	Display the program version.		–
version

Note

zThe items shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the time of purchase.

zFor details on the embroidering settings, refer to “LCD (liquid crystal display) operation” (page 50).

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aTurn on the machine.

X The LCD comes on.

bPresspanel. (Settings key) on the operation

Example: Changing the maximum embroidering speed

X The settings screen appears.

cPress the item to be set.

Switch screens using (Previous page key) and (Next page key).

	When settings are complete, press			(Back
	dkey).

X The initial screen appears again.

Note

z Settings that are changed are not lost when the power is turned off.

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Checking machine operating procedures

Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement on the LCD.

aTurn on the machine.

X The LCD comes on.

bPress (Help key) on the operation panel.

X The help screen appears.

cPress the item to be displayed.

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aUpper threading

bBobbin winding

cBobbin installation

dEmbroidery unit attachment

eEmbroidery frame attachment

fNeedle replacement

XThe first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears.

•Press (Back key) to return to the item selection screen.

dPressnext page. (Next page key) to switch to the

Press (Previous page key) to return to the previous page.

Example: Upper threading			1

eAfter you finish checking, press (Back key) two times.

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

Note

zFor details on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual.

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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. 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 are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539151).

Actual size

11.5 mm (7/16 inch)

			This model		Other model

Winding the bobbin

Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.

aTurn on the machine.

cPlace the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin.

Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place.

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aNotch

bBobbin winder shaft spring

dSlide the bobbin winder in the direction of the arrow until it snaps into place.

• (Start/stop button) lights up in orange.

eRemovespool pin.the spool cap that is inserted onto the

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aSpool pin

bSpool cap

bOpen the top cover.

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fPlace the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom.

•If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin.

gSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left.

CAUTION

●If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin, causing the needle to break.

●Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break.

Memo

zWhen embroidering with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.

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aSpool cap (small)

bSpool (cross-wound thread)

cSpace

zWhen using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin.

If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool.

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aSpool net

bSpool

cSpool cap

dSpool pin

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