Brother XL-3500T, XL-3510 Owner's Manual

Operation manual Manuel d’instructions Manual de instrucciones

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

Please read all instructions before using.

DANGER -

The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING -

1. This product should be used only for its intended purpose. Caution is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

2. Operate this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this machine or AC adapter if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

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

8. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord, and carefully remove from the electrical wall outlet.

9. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or personal injury:

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA

AND CYPRUS ONLY

If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug, then please read the following.

IMPORTANT

If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs, an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.

NOTE

The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. 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 the plug.

Always replace the fuse cover, never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED

WITH THE LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or coloured red or brown.

Important (in the United Kingdom)

- Mains Supply (AC 230/240V, 50Hz only)

- DO NOT cut off the mains plug from equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power point in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety-approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

- BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

- If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE

Your machine is the latest addition to the exciting world of home embroidery. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you read the manual before using.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1. Do not touch the thread cartridge or design frame while embroidering.

2. Remember to unplug the AC adapter:

• after each use

• when a power failure occurs during use

• when maintaining the machine

• when leaving the machine unattended

3. Do not use an AC adapter other than the models specified for this machine.

4. Plug the AC adapter directly into the wall outlet. Do not use extension cords.

5. Always be sure to turn off the power switch when inserting and removing the embroidery design cassette. Do not remove the embroidery design cassette from the slot while the machine is running. (Please follow the instructions outlined in this instruction manual.)

For a longer service life

1. 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.

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

3. Use caution in order to avoid dropping or hitting the machine or AC adapter.

For repair or adjustment

In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this manual to inspect the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

• Please note that specifications and external appearance are subject to change

for improvement without notice.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on choosing this embroidery machine!

With your new machine, you can quickly and easily embroider appliqués for your clothes, book bags, or anything else you can imagine. Using the wide range of thread colors available, you can sew embroidery from any of the built-in patterns. There are also many other patterns available on design cassettes sold separately.

After embroidering the appliqué, you can cut it out and iron it onto anything made of fabric, using the enclosed iron-on adhesive film. You can also attach it to other objects, using commercially available double-sided tape. There are many washable fabric adhesives available at your local craft retailer.

Visit www.brother.com for more project ideas.

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Before You Start

UNPACKING

Machine

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Included accessories

AC adapter

For 120 V areas For 230 V areas 15 Pre-filled thread cartridges

(15 individual thread colors)

2 Design frames

10 Iron-on adhesives Scissors Operation manual Pattern list

10 Pre-cut design fabrics (4 white, 3 beige & 3 gray)

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SUPPLIES

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SUPPLIES

Additional pre-cut design fabrics and thread cartridges can be purchased at your nearest Brother retailer. The optional design cassettes that are also available provide a large selection of embroidery patterns.

Basic supplies

Pre-filled thread cartridges

(Visit www.brother.com for a complete listing.)

Pre-cut design fabrics with iron-on adhesives

Optional supplies

Design cassettes

(Visit www.brother.com for a complete listing.)

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CAUTION

• Only use Brother “AppliquéStation” supplies with this machine. Check to be sure that the

supplies have the mark or “for AppliquéStation” on them.

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IMPORTANT PARTS

Machine

Top

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Back Bottom

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LCD display Operation keys Slot for an optional design cassette

Thread cartridge release button ( )

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Thread cartridge slot

6 Design frame mounting bracket (inside the

machine)

7 Design frame slot 8 Design frame positioning line 9 AC adapter connector 0 Needle position adjustment dial

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Operation keys

key

Press this key to turn the machine on or off.

key

Press this key to set the design frame for removal from the machine.

key

Press this key to start or stop embroidering.

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, , & keys

Press these keys to make a choice (for example, to find the pattern or letter that you want).

key

Press this key to confirm the choice (for example, to select the chosen pattern or letter).

key

Press this key to return to the previous screen.

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LCD display

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1 This indicator light appears when a category or

pattern from the design cassette is selected.

2 This indicator light appears when the part of the

pattern that is displayed or being sewn will have a chenille texture. (For more details, see page 25.)

3 Patterns and instructions appear in this part of the

LCD display.

4 The chosen pattern or letter is highlighted. 5 If , ,  or  appears, press the , ,

or key to display more information,

patterns or letters.

Design frame

The A side of the design frame is white, and the B side is gray.

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1 Design frame mount 2 Pre-cut design fabric pins 3 Frame-opening tabs 4 Frame side marks

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Thread cartridge

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To prevent injuries, keep the needle guard cap over the needle when the thread cartridge is not being used. Also, do not try to disassemble the thread cartridges.

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1 Thread color ID number (The color of the label

corresponds to the color of the thread.)

2 Look in this window to see how much thread is left

in the cartridge.

3 Guide 4 Needle 5 Presser foot 6 Thread (Normally 3/4” to 1” (2 to 3 cm) of thread

should hang out of the bottom of the cartridge.)

7 Needle guard cap

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USEFUL VOCABULARY

Below is a handy reference list of terms used in this manual.

Character A letter, number or symbol Font A style of characters Highlight The darker part of the screen that shows a selection Jump stitches Stitches that connect the ending point of one part of the pattern to the starting

point of another part of the pattern when sewing different parts of the pattern with the same color

Chenille Embroidery made of looped threads, similar to a terry cloth towel Pocket Computer memory area in the machine where a pattern can be stored Right side The front of the embroidery ROM Readable Optic Memory Wrong side The back of the embroidery

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USEFUL VOCABULARY

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Chapter 2

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Overview and Patterns

This chapter gives a simple overview on how to embroider an appliqué, and describes the different types of patterns that can be embroidered.

OVERVIEW

The following is a general description of how to make an embroidered appliqué.

1 From the pattern list, select which pattern to embroider. 2 Connect the AC adapter. Place the pre-cut design fabric in the design frame. 3 Start up this machine. 4 Use the operation keys to select the pattern. 5 Insert the thread cartridge and design frame following the on-screen instructions. 6 Embroider the appliqué, changing the thread cartridge for each color. 7 After the embroidery is finished, remove the thread cartridge. 8 Remove the design frame from the mounting bracket, and then take the appliqué out of the frame. 9 Use the iron-on adhesive film to secure the threads in the appliqué fabric. 0 Cut off any extra threads, and then cut out the appliqué in any shape you want. A Attach the appliqué to your favorite garment.

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NOTE

• Each item listed above is described in greater detail in Chapter 3 Making an Embroidered Appliqué. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 to learn how to make an embroidered

appliqué.

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TYPES OF PATTERNS

TYPES OF PATTERNS/READING THE PATTERN LIST

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TYPES OF PATTERNS

This machine can embroider three types of patterns. Check the enclosed pattern list for samples and thread color ID numbers.

One-point patterns These patterns are small designs that can be embroidered as they

appear.

Frame patterns These patterns are made up of a frame and text that you can enter.

The mark in the pattern shows where text can be added.

Template patterns These patterns are made up of 1 to 4 lines of text that you can

enter. The mark in the pattern shows where text can be added.

NOTE

• The number of letters that can be entered into frame and template patterns depends on the pattern and the selected font. Also, some patterns can only be used with certain fonts.

READING THE PATTERN LIST

The pattern list shows you samples of the embroidery patterns. It also shows you where you can find the pattern you want and helps you decide if you have all the thread colors needed. The symbols and numbers in the pattern list are explained below.

Pattern list (example)

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1 Category icon shown in the LCD display 2 Type of patterns in the category 3 Sample of the embroidery 4 Pattern number

5 “ ” means that part of the pattern is embroidered with the chenille texture. (See page 25.) 6 Thread color ID numbers in the sewing order

7 Side of design frame used with the thread color 8 Total number of patterns in the category

One-point patterns

No.01

1: 800 (A) 2: 085 (B) 3: 513 (A)

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NOTE

• A pattern list is included with each optional design cassette.

• The layout and contents of the pattern list may change without notice. (Check our Web site for the latest updates: www.brother.com)

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Making an Embroidered Appliqué

This chapter gives details on each step that you should follow to embroider an appliqué and how to iron it on. In the section Making an embroidered appliqué from a one-point pattern, we will practice making an appliqué from a one-point pattern. Since text can be added to frame and template patterns, the section Working with text (when a frame or template pattern is selected) explains how to enter the text.

MAKING AN EMBROIDERED APPLIQUÉ FROM A ONE-POINT PATTERN

As an example, the following procedure describes how to embroider (pattern number 03) of the

built-in pattern category . For pattern numbers and samples, refer to the pattern list.

1. Getting ready

Insert the plug on the AC

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adapter cord into the connector on the back of the machine.

Plug the adapter into an

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electrical wall outlet.

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WARNING

Use only the enclosed AC adapter, designed exclusively for this machine. If the machine will not be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter.

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MAKING AN EMBROIDERED APPLIQUÉ FROM A ONE-POINT PATTERN

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Place the pre-cut design fabric in the design frame.

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Putting the pre-cut design fabric in the design frame

1111Lift up side A of the design frame.

2222Place the pre-cut design fabric in the

design frame so the side that will be the front of the embroidery faces up.

Either side of the pre-cut design fabric can used as the front of the embroidery.

Hook the holes in the design fabric onto the pins on side B of the design frame.

1 Side A (white) 2 Side that will be the front of the embroidery

3333Snap the design frame closed at the

two places shown.

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The maximum embroidering area is 6  6 cm. However, the actual size of the embroidery will depend on the pattern selected.

CAUTION

• Do not embroider onto anything other than the pre-cut design fabrics designed exclusively for this machine.

• The smoother (leather-like) side of the pre-cut design fabric may shrink or become wrinkled if it gets wet.

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2. Starting up the machine

Press the key to turn on the machine.

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The screen shown at the right appears on the LCD display.

Press the key.

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The design frame holder moves to its starting point. Next, the start-up animation appears on the LCD display. Then, a screen showing the various pattern categories appears. (The icons in the screens that appear may be slightly different than those shown in this manual.)

Key information

• To skip the animation, press any key.

NOTE

• The design frame holder will make an obvious noise while moving. This is normal and does not mean that the machine is broken.

• If it is hard to read the screen, change the contrast of the LCD display. (For more details, see page 47.)

• To turn the machine off, press the key again.

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3. Selecting the pattern

The pattern categories are displayed.

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As long as  or  appears, more pattern categories can be displayed.

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Press the or key until the category for the pattern that you want is highlighted.

For this example, highlight .

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NOTE

• For details about the patterns, check the pattern list, and see the section Overview and Patterns on page 7.

• To select a pattern that was previously saved to a memory pocket, highlight . For details, see the section Retrieving a saved pattern on page 37.

• To select a pattern from a design cassette, see page 33.

Press the key.

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The patterns in the category chosen in step 2 appear.

1 Total number of patterns in the category 2 Number of the highlighted pattern 3 This indicator appears if the selected pattern is

embroidered with the chenille texture.

4 Patterns in the chosen category

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Press the or key until the pattern

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that you want is highlighted.

For this example, highlight (pattern number

03). (The pattern icons and total number of

patterns that appear may be slightly different than the one shown at the right.)

NOTE

• For details about the patterns, check the pattern list, and see the section Overview and Patterns on page 7.

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Key information

• To go back to the pattern categories, press the key.

Press the key.

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The embroidering animation appears on the LCD display. Then, the screen shown at the right appears.

Key information

• To skip the animation, press any key.

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NOTE

• If a frame or template pattern was selected, you would now select the font and type in the text. For details, see the section Working with text (when a frame or template pattern is selected) on page 27.

4. Inserting the thread cartridge and design frame

The first thread color ID number and

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the first part of the pattern that will be embroidered are shown in the LCD display.

1 Thread color ID number 2 Total number of thread colors used in the pattern 3 Number showing the order of the thread color being

used

4 The part of the pattern that will currently be

embroidered

5 This indicator appears if the part of the pattern that is displayed will be embroidered with the chenille

texture.

6 See Key information below.

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NOTE

• When embroidering text in frame or template patterns, “ ” appears instead of the thread color ID number. This means that you can use any thread color.

Key information

• To go back to the previous screen, press the key.

• To skip or move around within a stitch area or advance to the next thread color, press the

key. (For details, see the section Stopping and continuing embroidering on

page 41.)

• To stop embroidering and move forward to the end, press the key. (For details, see the section Selecting the next operation on page 20.)

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• To advance to the step where the design frame is inserted, press the or key. (For details, see the section Inserting the design frame on page 16.)

Insert the thread cartridge with the

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1 Thread color ID number

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Brother XL-3500T, XL-3510 Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Contents

Before You Start

UNPACKING

SUPPLIES

Basic supplies

Optional supplies

IMPORTANT PARTS

Machine

Operation keys

LCD display

Design frame

Thread cartridge

USEFUL VOCABULARY

Overview and Patterns

OVERVIEW

TYPES OF PATTERNS

READING THE PATTERN LIST

Making an Embroidered Appliqué

MAKING AN EMBROIDERED APPLIQUÉ FROM A ONE-POINT PATTERN

1. Getting ready

2. Starting up the machine

3. Selecting the pattern

4. Inserting the thread cartridge and design frame