Brother 882-D83, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code 882 D83 Be sure to read this document before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference ...

Page 2: ...indirect incidental special exemplary or consequential damages including but not limited to procurement of substitute goods or services loss of use data or profits or business interruption however caused and on any theory of liability whether in contract strict liability or tort including negligence or otherwise arising in any way out of the use of this software even if advised of the possibility ...

Page 3: ...irectly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3Electrical Hazards This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician This machine is approved for ...

Page 4: ... bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 8For 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 neut...

Page 5: ...years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MA...

Page 6: ...guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipme...

Page 7: ...ider designs with this machine Chapter 1 Embroidery provides details on sewing embroidery patterns stored on the machine as well as patterns that have been imported Chapter 2 Embroidery Edit provides details on editing embroidery patterns to create custom embroidery Chapter 1 Embroidery Maximum 30 cm 20 cm approx 12 inches 8 inches for large embroidery designs Page E 2 Chapter 2 Embroidery Edit De...

Page 8: ...ering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges 16 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME 17 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION 19 Checking the Pattern Position 19 Previewing the Completed Pattern 20 SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN 21 Embroidery Attractive Finishes 21 Sewing Embroidery Patterns 22 Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué 23 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS 26 If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread ...

Page 9: ...mbroidering Monochrome Using a Single Color 84 Basting Embroidery 84 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 85 A Appendix Chapter1 How to Create Bobbin Work 2 ABOUT BOBBIN WORK 3 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK 3 Required Materials 3 Upper Threading 4 Preparing the Bobbin Thread 4 CREATING BOBBIN WORK 8 Selecting the Pattern 8 Start Embroidering 10 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 Chapter2 Maintena...

Page 10: ...te when threading upper thread page B 38 Right side Rear View a Connector for the presser foot Connect the embroidery foot W with LED pointer The embroidery foot W with LED pointer is optional on certain models page B 42 b Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine c Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot page B 42 d ...

Page 11: ...mp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place page B 45 Embroidery Unit a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering page B 47 b Release button located under the embroidery unit Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit page B 47 c Embroidery frame holder Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the fr...

Page 12: ...omatically trim the excess thread d Presser Foot Lifter button Press this button to lower the embroidery foot and apply pressure to the fabric Press this button again to raise the embroidery foot e Automatic Threading button Use this button to automatically thread the needle Green The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering Red The machine cannot embroider CAUTION Do not press the thread ...

Page 13: ... Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Included accessories vary depending on the countries or regions 75 11 3 needles 90 14 1 needle 75 11 2 needles Ball point needle for embroidery HAX130EBBR ...

Page 14: ...0 19 Embroidery needle plate cover XE5131 001 20 Touch pen stylus XA9940 051 21 USB cable XD0745 051 22 Bobbin case gray for bobbin work XE8298 001 23 Bobbin cover on machine XE8992 101 24 Embroidery frame set large H 18 cm W 13 cm H 7 inches W 5 inches SA439 EF75 XC8481 152 25 Embroidery frame set extra large H 30 cm W 20 cm H 12 inches W 8 inches SA447 EF92 XE5071 001 26 Brother poly 90 bobbin t...

Page 15: ...A SA561C Canada TS5 XF4175 001 6 King spool thread stand SA562 U S A SA562C Canada TS6 XF4180 001 7 Embroidery frame set H 20 cm W 20 cm H 8 inches W 8 inches SA446 EF91 XE5068 101 8 Embroidery frame set medium H 10 cm W 10 cm H 4 inches W 4 inches SA438 EF74 XC8480 152 9 Stabilizer material SA519 BM3 XE0806 001 Water soluble stabilizer SA520 BM5 XE0615 001 10 Bobbin work kit SABWRK1 U S A SABWRK1...

Page 16: ...NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS B 14 ...

Page 17: ...ils on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine s more useful functions Page number starts with B in this section Chapter1 Getting Ready B 16 Chapter2 Sensor Functions For models equipped with the sensor function B 52 ...

Page 18: ...ng the Bobbin 36 UPPER THREADING 38 Upper Threading 38 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 41 Using the Spool Net 41 CHANGING THE EMBROIDERY FOOT 42 Removing the Embroidery Foot 42 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 42 Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Embroidery Foot W with LED Pointer For Embroidery foot W with LED pointer user only 43 Adjusting the LED Pointer For Embroidery foot W with LED poin...

Page 19: ... result When unplugging the machine always turn the main power to OFF 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 cor...

Page 20: ...t the language and time date to your language and local time date Follow the procedure below when the settings screen appears automatically a Press and to set your local language b Press c The message screen confirming if you want to set time date appears To set the time date press to cancel the setting press The screen to set time date appears Memo When the machine is turned on a sound will come ...

Page 21: ...time on the screen b Set the year YYYY month MM and date DD c Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display d Set the current time e Press to start using your machine The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set Note The time date you set may be cleared if you don t turn on the machine for a certain period d c b a ...

Page 22: ...sary to press hard on the screen Pressing too hard or using a sharp object may damage the screen No Display Key Name Explanation Page a Embroidery key Attach the embroidery unit and press this key to embroider patterns E 3 b Embroidery Edit key Press this key to combine embroidery patterns With the Embroidery Edit functions you can also create original embroidery patterns or frame patterns E 57 b ...

Page 23: ...t B 20 b Clock key Press this key to set the clock to your local time B 18 c Presser foot Needle exchange key Press this key before changing the needle the presser foot etc This key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the machine B 42 to B 45 d Machine help key Press this key to see explanations on how to use the machine B 29 e Machine setting mode key Press this key to chan...

Page 24: ...obbin Thread Sensor ON or OFF If it is turned OFF the machine can be used without thread see page E 26 e Change the speaker volume Increase the number for louder volume decrease for softer volume f Select to save the machine power by setting the Eco Mode or the Shutoff Support Mode see page B 25 g Select the initial screen that is displayed when the machine is turned on see page B 25 h Change the ...

Page 25: ... machine in for regular servicing Contact your authorized dealer for details e Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine f The No is the internal machine number for the machine g Display the program version Version 1 shows the program version of the LCD panel Version 2 shows the program version of the machine Memo The latest version of software is installed in your machine Check wi...

Page 26: ...eight of the embroidery foot during embroidering see page E 11 g Change the initial mode of the display Embroidery Embroidery Edit see page E 4 h Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area see page B 26 i Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area see page B 26 j Press to specify the size of pattern thumbnails see page B 27 k Change the display units mm inch ...

Page 27: ...upon the background color select the desired shape from the three that are available a Press The settings screen appears b Display page 1 of the settings screen c Use or to choose the pointer shape from the three settings available and d Press to return to the original screen Selecting the Initial Screen Display The Initial screen that appears on the machine can be changed a Press The settings scr...

Page 28: ...ettings screen appears b Display page 2 of the settings screen c Use and to choose the display language a Display language d Press to return to the original screen Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns In the settings screen the background colors can be changed for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails Depending on the pattern color select the desired background color f...

Page 29: ...d color e Press to return to the original screen Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern can be set to be displayed at the smaller size or a larger size The larger size is 1 5 times the smaller size a Press The settings screen appears b Display page 6 of the settings screen Memo The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off b a ...

Page 30: ...l be saved to the USB media d Remove the USB media and then for future reference check the saved image using a computer The files for Settings screen images are saved with the name S BMP in the name S BMP will automatically be replaced with a number between S00 and S99 Note When thumbnail size setting has been changed the pattern selection screen will not immediately reflect the chosen size To vie...

Page 31: ...ons displays information about threading the machine changing embroidery feet etc Some of the functions are described in the movies Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions Certain individual threading screens are animated displays information about attaching the embroidery unit changing embroidery feet preparing fabric for embroidering checking the tension etc displays troub...

Page 32: ... The screen shows instructions for threading the machine d Read the instructions To view video press of the displayed instructions Press under movie to go back to the beginning Press to pause Press to restart after pause Press to close out the movie Press to view the next page Press to view the previous page e Press to return to the original screen ...

Page 33: ...sing the supplemental spool pin a Supplemental spool pin a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft and set the bobbin on the shaft a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft LOWER THREADING CAUTION The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine wi...

Page 34: ...and or spool cap are set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break Use the spool cap large medium small or special that is closest in size to the thread spool If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break Memo When sewing with fine cross wound thread use the ...

Page 35: ...s the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter a Guide slit with built in cutter b Bobbin winder seat i Set the bobbin winding switch to the left until it clicks into place a Bobbin winding switch The bobbin winding window appears CAUTION Be sure to follow the process described If the thread is not cut wit...

Page 36: ...und of winding the bobbin with stiff thread such as nylon thread for quilting may be different from the one produced when winding normal thread however this is not a sign of a malfunction Memo You can change the winding speed by pressing to decrease or to increase in the bobbin winding window Press to minimize the bobbin winding window Then you can perform other operations such as selecting a patt...

Page 37: ...e thread with both hands pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate a Thread guide plate f Pass the thread through the thread guide a Thread guide g Pass the thread around the pre tension disk making sure that the thread is under the pre tension disk a Thread guide b Pre tension disk h Follow steps g through k on page B 33 through B 34 Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Sea...

Page 38: ...e presser foot If the message OK to automatically lower the presser foot appears on the LCD screen press OK to continue The entire screen becomes white and all keys and operation buttons are locked Note Make sure that the thread passes through the pre tension disk correctly page B 33 CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound Otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will...

Page 39: ... cutter c a Slit b Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter The cutter cuts the thread Make sure that the thread is correctly passed through the flat spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted correctly reinstall the thread a Flat spring f Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover 1 and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover 2 CAUTION Be sure to install th...

Page 40: ...UTION Be sure to thread the machine properly Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle leading to injury Memo The automatic threading function can be used with embroidery machine needle sizes 75 11 through 90 14 Thread such as transparent nylon monofilament thread and thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker cannot be used with the automatic threading function Memo...

Page 41: ...irection indicated CAUTION If the thread spool and or spool cap are set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break Use the spool cap large medium or small that is closest in size to the thread spool If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break Memo When sewin...

Page 42: ... groove in the thread guide a Groove in thread guide l Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread as shown in the illustration a Thread cutter Memo Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the take up lever visible inside the upper groove area a Look in the upper groove area Note When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread i...

Page 43: ...is too long fold it once to match it to the spool size before placing it over the spool Memo When the Automatic Threading button is pressed the presser foot will be automatically lowered After threading is finished the presser foot moves back to the position before the Automatic Threading button was pressed Note Pulling the loop of thread gently will avoid needle breakage Memo If the needle could ...

Page 44: ...step d and go to step e d Unplug the connector of the embroidery foot W from the jack on the back of the machine e Use the included screwdriver to loosen the screw of the embroidery foot then remove the embroidery foot a Screwdriver b Embroidery foot c Embroidery foot screw Remove the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery Foot CHANGING THE EMBROIDERY FOOT CAUTION Always press on the screen befo...

Page 45: ...n using the embroidery foot W with LED pointer carefully read the procedures described in the Embroidery and Embroidery Edit chapters a Press in the embroidery screen The LED pointer indicates the needle drop point The LED pointer turns off automatically by lowering the presser foot or returning to the previous page CAUTION Use the included screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw of the embroidery...

Page 46: ...e actual needle drop point e Press twice to return to the original screen Adjusting the Brightness of the LED Pointer For Embroidery foot W with LED pointer user only a Follow the steps from a to d to display the embroidery foot with LED pointer adjustment screen b Use or to adjust the brightness of the LED pointer c Press twice to return to the original screen Note As a default some keys mentione...

Page 47: ...n the screen before changing the needle If is not pressed and the Start Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only embroidery machine needles made for home use Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury Never sew with a bent needle A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury Memo To check the needle corre...

Page 48: ...s for heavyweight fabrics Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery BEFORE EMBROIDERING Step 4 Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 5 Step 6 Step Aim Action Page 1 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place B 31 2 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in the embroidery frame E 11 to E 16...

Page 49: ... result CAUTION Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment CAUTION Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit attached The embroidery unit could fall off and cause injury Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering Otherwise injury may result To avoid distorting your embroidery design do not ...

Page 50: ... power to ON The following message will appear d Press The carriage will move to the initialization position Note Be sure there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine If there is a gap the embroidery patterns will not embroider with the correct registration Do not push on the carriage when installing the embroidery unit onto the machine Moving the carriage may damage the embroidery ...

Page 51: ...CHINE Note Use only an embroidery card reader designed for this machine Using an unauthorized embroidery card reader may cause your machine to operate incorrectly Embroidery patterns cannot be saved from the machine to an embroidery card inserted into a connected USB card writer module Memo USB media is widely used however some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website...

Page 52: ...ch through the tabs of the pattern selection screens Note If a mouse other than the optional USB mouse is used it may not perform as described in this Operation Manual Note Do not perform operations with the mouse at the same time that you are touching the screen with your finger or the included touch pen A USB mouse can be connected or disconnected at any time The mouse pointer does not appear in...

Page 53: ...USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE Getting Ready Basic operations B 51 B 1 ...

Page 54: ...or Pen 55 Calibrating the Sensor Pen 56 USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS IN EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT MODE 58 Specifying the Embroidering Position With the Sensor Pen 58 Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Edge 59 Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Center 60 You can activate this function after connecting the sensor pen to the machine The sensor pen is included with the machi...

Page 55: ...he seam ripper point remove the protective cap covering the hole on the right side of the machine Insert the point of the seam ripper or cleaning brush into the hole in the protective cap and then lightly pull out the protective cap to remove it b Firmly insert the sensor pen holder into the hole where the protective cap was removed CONNECTING THE SENSOR PEN CAUTION When connecting the sensor pen ...

Page 56: ...CONNECTING THE SENSOR PEN B 54 c Set the sensor pen in the sensor pen holder with the pen tip pointing downward and then connect the sensor pen to the machine ...

Page 57: ...receiver b Signal is waved out from the sensor pen USING THE SENSOR PEN Note Once a point is touched with the sensor pen and the entered information is applied in the screen perform the next operation Repeatedly touching a point with the sensor pen may prevent the information from being correctly read Do not drag the sensor pen tip on the machine otherwise the sensor pen tip may be chipped off If ...

Page 58: ...g the first and second points a Press b Display page 3 of the settings screen c Connect the sensor pen to the machine and then press The Sensor Function Calibration screen appears d First touch the green dot marking on the needle plate cover using the sensor pen Touch on the needle plate cover a Needle plate cover A beep will sound and the a will change to red If you cannot hear the beep check tha...

Page 59: ...n Basic operations B 57 B 2 a Embroidery unit f Press to finish the calibration To repeat the calibration touch the first point again using the sensor pen and continue with step e Press to return to the original screen without finishing the calibration Press to reset the calibration ...

Page 60: ...ge The carriage of the embroidery unit will move Keep your hands etc away from the carriage appears during the operation ensure safety and then press a Turn on the machine b Press Embroidery Embroidery Edit c Select the category for the pattern to be embroidered d In the pattern selection screen press the key for the pattern to be embroidered e Press f Hoop the fabric and attach the embroidery fra...

Page 61: ...the pattern to be embroidered is determined select the center position Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Edge a From on the screen press the edge to be the reference for positioning b Press c With the sensor pen touch the point on the fabric corresponding to corner a in the screen a Square of pattern edge b Pattern position d With the sensor pen touch the point on the fabric corre...

Page 62: ...ry screen is updated according to the specified embroidering position k Press the Start Stop button to start embroidering Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Center a Press in the following screen b With the sensor pen touch 2 points on the fabric corresponding to the numbers in the center of the embroidery pattern a Center line of the pattern b Pattern position Specified point numb...

Page 63: ...ter on the fabric for adjusting the second position g Press to apply the setting h The preview in the embroidery screen is updated according to the specified embroidering position i Press the Start Stop button to start embroidering Note When using the sensor pen to specify the embroidering position it may not be possible to exactly specify the desired location In this case move the embroidery fram...

Page 64: ...USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS IN EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT MODE B 62 ...

Page 65: ...uction to embroider designs with this machine Page number starts with E in this section The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the countries or regions Chapter1 Embroidery E 2 Chapter2 Embroidery Edit E 56 ...

Page 66: ...ead Tension 30 Correct Thread Tension 30 Upper Thread is Too Tight 30 Upper Thread is Too Loose 30 Adjusting the Bobbin Case with No Color on the Screw 31 Correct Tension 31 Bobbin Thread is Too Loose 31 Bobbin Thread is Too Tight 32 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function END COLOR TRIM 32 Using the Thread Trimming Function JUMP STITCH TRIM 32 Selecting the Length of Jump Stitch Not to Trim 3...

Page 67: ...lization and the carriage has moved to the start position the pattern type selection screen will display If another screen is displayed press then to display the screen below There are 6 categories of patterns in this machine a Embroidery patterns b Brother Exclusives c Floral alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Character patterns f Bobbin work patterns see Appendix g Patterns saved in the machin...

Page 68: ...ant to embroider Press to view the next page Press to view the previous page The selected pattern is displayed c Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed If a mistake has been made when selecting the pattern press the key of the pattern you want to embroider and the new selection appears d Press The embroidery screen is displayed e Proceed to VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN on page ...

Page 69: ...cter and then press to change the size The size changes each time you press the key from large to medium to small If you make a mistake press to erase the mistake If the pattern is too small to see clearly you can use the key to check it e Press and enter e f Press to enter a space Memo If you continue adding characters after changing the size the new characters will be entered in the new size You...

Page 70: ...again and enter F h Press and then enter ly i Press The embroidery screen is displayed j Proceed to VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN on page E 9 to embroider the pattern To return to the previous screen to select another pattern press ...

Page 71: ... from Embroidery Cards About Embroidery Card Reader Sold Separately and USB Card Writer Module Use only an embroidery card Reader designed for this machine Using an unauthorized embroidery card Reader may cause your machine to operate incorrectly If you have purchased the PE DESIGN Ver5 or later PE DESIGN NEXT PE DESIGN Lite PED BASIC or PE DESIGN PLUS you can plug the included USB card writer mod...

Page 72: ...mpletely into the card Reader USB card writer module Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing up c Press the key of the USB port The patterns on the embroidery card are displayed on the selection screen d Follow the steps on page E 4 to select a pattern Selecting Patterns from USB Media Computer To recall patterns from the computer or USB media see pages E 49 to E ...

Page 73: ...cted pattern and how many stitches have been sewn so far i Shows the time necessary to sew the pattern and the time already spent sewing the pattern not including time for changing and automatically trimming the thread j Shows the number of colors in the selected pattern and the number of the color currently being sewn k Shows the part of the embroidery that will be sewn with the first thread colo...

Page 74: ...embroidery these functions are set automatically E 32 to E 32 s Forward Back key Press this key to move the needle forward or back in the pattern useful if the thread breaks while sewing or if you want to start again from the beginning E 27 to E 29 t Trial key Press this key to check the position of the pattern The embroidery frame moves to the desired position so you can check that there is enoug...

Page 75: ...hicker than 3 mm approx 1 8 inch may cause the needle to break When using layers with thicker batting etc you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen see below In the case of thick terry cloth towels we recommend that you place a piece of water soluble stabilizer on the top surface of the towel This will help to reduce th...

Page 76: ...tabilizer b Fabric wrong side Memo When embroidering on thin fabrics such as organdy or lawn or on napped fabrics such as towel or corduroy use water soluble stabilizer sold separately for best results The water soluble stabilizer material will dissolve completely in water giving the project a more attractive finish ...

Page 77: ... size Included frame options are displayed on the LCD a Highlighted Can be used b Shaded Cannot be used Extra Large Large Medium Embroidery field 30 cm 20 cm approx 12 inches 8 inches Embroidery field 18 cm 13 cm approx 7 inches 5 inches Embroidery field 10 cm 10 cm approx 4 inches 4 inches Use when embroidering connected or combined characters or patterns or when embroidering large patterns Use w...

Page 78: ...not loosen the screw d Gently stretch the fabric taut and tighten the frame adjustment screw to keep the fabric from loosening after stretching After stretching the fabric make sure the fabric is taut Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering a Outer frame b Inner frame c Fabric Note If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery frame the embroidery desi...

Page 79: ... the fabric you want to embroider a Embroidery pattern b Mark b Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric a Inner frame b Guide line c Gently stretch the fabric so there are no folds or wrinkles and press the inner frame into the outer frame a Inner frame b Outer frame d Remove the embroidery sheet Memo You can ...

Page 80: ... the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch a Fabric b Stabilizer Embroidering Edges or Corners Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive attach the stabilizer with a basting s...

Page 81: ...ure to align the embroidery frame s with the holder s a Arrow mark d Lower the frame securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder a Frame securing lever Removing the Embroidery Frame a Raise the frame securing lever ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Note Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame CAUTION If the frame sec...

Page 82: ...ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME E 18 b Pull the embroidery frame toward you ...

Page 83: ...osition Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be sewn in the right place a Press The following screen is displayed b From press the key for the position that you want to check a Selected position The needle will move to the selected position on the pattern c Press CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Memo To see the entire embroidering area press The embroidery frame moves and shows the...

Page 84: ...e following display Frame sizes displayed on screen c Press to return to the original screen Icon Name Embroidering area Extra large embroidery frame H 30 cm W 20 cm H 12 inches W 8 inches Large embroidery frame optional with some models H 18 cm W 13 cm H 7 1 8 inches W 5 1 8 inches Medium embroidery frame optional with some models H 10 cm W 10 cm H 4 inches W 4 inches Small embroidery frame optio...

Page 85: ...ing on the screw originally installed in the machine has a green marking on the screw Do not adjust green marked screw Alternate bobbin case no color on the screw is set with tighter tension for embroidery with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of embroidery techniques This bobbin case is identified with a dark colored mark on the inside of the bobbin cavity The screw on this case ...

Page 86: ...end of the thread in your left hand Note Before embroidering check that there is enough thread in the bobbin If you start to sew your embroidery project without enough thread in the bobbin you will need to rewind the bobbin in the middle of the embroidery pattern Do not leave objects in the range of motion of the embroidery frame The frame may strike the object and cause a poor finish to the embro...

Page 87: ...qué There are some patterns which call for an appliqué inside the pattern Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric appliqué piece When sewing an embroidery pattern with an appliqué the color sewing order display shows APPLIQUE MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSITION APPLIQUE and then the sewing order of the colors around the appliqué Memo If there is thread left over from the beginning of sewing it may ...

Page 88: ...ué fabric will not be caught by the appliqué stitch d Place the base material into the embroidery frame a Base material e Press the Start Stop button to sew the position of the appliqué Use the same thread color you plan to use when attaching the appliqué in step g a Position of appliqué b Base material The machine will sew around the position of the appliqué and will then stop f Apply a thin laye...

Page 89: ...n carry out the rest of the embroidering Memo Some patterns may not show all three appliqué steps Sometimes the APPLIQUE step will be shown as a color Memo Some glue may get onto the presser foot needle and needle plate at this time Finish embroidering the appliqué pattern and then clean away the glue For best sewing results clip all threads between color steps ...

Page 90: ...y frame Be careful not to apply strong force to the fabric at this time Otherwise the fabric may loosen in the frame c Insert a wound bobbin into the machine see Setting the Bobbin of Basic operations d Press The carriage will return to its original position e Attach the embroidery frame f To return to the spot in the pattern where you stopped sewing follow steps c through f in the next section AD...

Page 91: ...e previous section to reset the bobbin c Press d Press or to move the needle back the correct number of stitches before the spot where the thread broke If you cannot move back to the spot where the thread broke press to select the color and move to the beginning position of that color then use or to move ahead to slightly before where the thread broke e Press to return to the original screen f Pre...

Page 92: ...n embroidery is stopped The next time the machine is turned on you have the option to continue or delete the pattern a Current stitch number when embroidery was stopped a Turn the main power to ON b Follow the instructions shown on the screen and remove the embroidery frame The following message will appear Memo Even if the power goes out in the middle of embroidery the machine returns to the poin...

Page 93: ...ch the embroidery frame and press The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears d Continue embroidering a Stitch number when embroidery is resumed Memo If you want to start a new embroidery pattern press so the pattern selection screen appears a ...

Page 94: ...Too Loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose resulting in a loose upper thread loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric a Right side b Wrong side a Press MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Note If the thread tension setting is made extremely weak the machine may stop during sewing This is not the sign of a malfunction Increase the thread tension slightly and begin...

Page 95: ...pper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric a Right side b Wrong side Bobbin Thread is Too Loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric a Right side b Wrong side If this occurs turn the slotted head screw clockwise being careful not to over tighten the screw approximately 30 45 degrees to increase bobbin tension Note With Embroidery Tension on the setting screen th...

Page 96: ...ic thread cutting function The key will display as When one color thread is sewn the machine will stop without cutting the thread Using the Thread Trimming Function JUMP STITCH TRIM The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color This function is initially turned on To turn this function off press key and then This function can be turned on or off duri...

Page 97: ...5 mm 1 inch and the machine will not trim a jump stitch of 25 mm or less before moving to the next stitching Adjusting the Embroidery Speed a Press b In the Max Embroidery Speed display use to change the maximum embroidery speed You can choose from 3 different speed levels 350 spm 600 spm or 1050 spm Note When this function is turned on use the included ball point needle 75 11 for embroidering pat...

Page 98: ...hin thick or heavy fabrics The sewing speed can be changed after an embroidery has been started The maximum sewing speed setting does not change until a new setting is selected The setting specified before the main power is set to OFF remains selected the next time that the machine is turned on Decrease the sewing speed to 600 spm when using a speciality thread like a metallic thread While selecti...

Page 99: ...BROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Embroidery Embroidering E 35 E 1 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display a Press b In the Embroidery Frame Display use to change the embroidery frame display mode There are 20 choices c Press ...

Page 100: ...pattern can also be dragged by selecting it directly in the screen with your finger or the touch pen Aligning the Pattern and the Needle Example Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle REVISING THE PATTERN CAUTION When you have revised the pattern check the display of available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame If you use an embroidery frame not displayed as available...

Page 101: ... is positioned correctly d Press e Use to align the needle and the mark on the fabric and begin embroidering the pattern Changing the Size of the Pattern a Press b Select the direction in which to change the size Press to enlarge the pattern proportionately Press to shrink the pattern proportionately Press to stretch the pattern horizontally Press to compact the pattern horizontally Press to stret...

Page 102: ...e the pattern 10 degrees to the right Press to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the left Press to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the right Press to return the pattern to its original position Memo Some patterns or characters can be enlarged more than others Some patterns or characters can be enlarged to a greater degree if they are rotated 90 degrees You can change the size of the pattern by rotatin...

Page 103: ...r image of the selected pattern Press again to return the pattern to normal Enlarging the Editing Screen Enlarge the editing screen by pressing Press to close the enlarged screen 0 Memo You can rotate the pattern by rotating the mouse wheel Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left Rotate the mouse wheel toward you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the rig...

Page 104: ...dense a Normal b Fine stitches closer together c Coarse stitches farther apart The pattern density changes each time you press a button c Press to return to the pattern selection screen Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns Combined alphabet character patterns can be sewn with each letter in a different color If MULTI COLOR is set the machine stops after each character is sewn so that...

Page 105: ...ry frame Example Linking DEF to the characters ABC a Select the character patterns for ABC b Press c Press The needle is positioned in the lower left corner of the pattern The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly Note For details on selecting character patterns refer to Selecting Character Patterns on page E 5 Note To cancel the starting point setting and return the st...

Page 106: ...ds to a generous length remove the embroidery frame and then attach the embroidery frame again so that the remaining characters DEF can be embroidered a End of the embroidering i As in step a select the character patterns for DEF j Press k Press The needle is positioned in the lower left corner of the pattern The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly l Press ...

Page 107: ...ll hesitate but not stop between color steps and then continue till the pattern is completed Press for the multicolor steps to become shaded and the selected pattern will embroider in a single color instead of changing the thread while embroidering Press again to return to the pattern s original settings Press to display all the function keys on the screen The thread color displayed on the screen ...

Page 108: ...s is selected a message is shown asking if you wish to rotate the pattern 90 degrees Even after being rotated 90 degrees embroidery data larger than 30 cm 20 cm approx 12 inches 8 inches cannot be used All designs must be within the 30 cm 20 cm approx 12 inches 8 inches design field size pes files saved with the number of stitches or the number of colors exceeding the specified limits cannot be di...

Page 109: ...tterns that have been rotated or had the size changed patterns that have had the sewing position changed etc A total of about 1MB of patterns can be saved in the machine s memory a Press when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidery screen b Press Press to return to the original screen without saving The Saving screen is displayed When the pattern is saved the display returns to the origi...

Page 110: ... displayed You will lose the pattern you are saving Memo If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically If there is not enough memory available after deleting the pattern repeat the steps above to delete another pattern from the machine s memory It takes a few seconds to save a pattern See page E 48 for more information about...

Page 111: ... computer and for the machine b Turn on your computer and select Computer My computer The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports on the computer and embroidery machine whether or not they are turned on a USB port for computer b USB cable connector The Removable Disk icon will appear in Computer My computer on the computer Note The processing speed may vary by quantity of data Do not insert an...

Page 112: ...orarily saved to Removable Disk under Computer My computer e Select the pattern s phc file in Removable Disk and copy the file to the computer Retrieving Patterns from the Machine s Memory a Press The machine displays the patterns currently in the memory b Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve Press to return to the original screen c Press The embroidery screen is displayed ...

Page 113: ...terns to USB media the embroidery pattern in the subfolder is displayed Press to return to the original screen without recalling a Folder name b Embroidery patterns in USB media c Path The path to shows the current folder at the top of the list Embroidery patterns and subfolders within a folder are displayed Press to return to the previous folder Use the computer to create folders Folders cannot b...

Page 114: ...o Removable Disk c Move copy the pattern data to Removable Disk Pattern data in Removable Disk is written to the machine d Press The patterns in the computer are displayed on the selection screen e Press the key of the pattern you want to recall Press to return to the original screen f Press The embroidery screen is displayed Note While data is being written do not disconnect the USB cable Do not ...

Page 115: ...nd the outside of the shape b Embroider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step a Attach the appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes d Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué Embroider over the appliqué and base fabric from step c to create...

Page 116: ...dered in step a Be sure that the appliqué fabric completely covers the stitched line c Embroider the same pattern on the appliqué fabric d Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit and cut around the outside of the stitches e Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué Note Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame to cut it Also do not pull or push ...

Page 117: ...l included with PE DESIGN Ver 7 or later or PE DESIGN NEXT The following procedure describes how to read the split embroidery pattern shown below from USB media and embroider it a Connect to the machine the media containing the created split embroidery pattern and then select the split embroidery pattern to be embroidered For details on recalling patterns refer to Selecting Patterns from Embroider...

Page 118: ... button to embroider the pattern section f When embroidering is finished the following screen appears Press A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected g Repeat steps b through f to embroider the remaining sections of the pattern Memo The pattern can be rotated 90 to either the left or right when is pressed ...

Page 119: ...EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Embroidery Embroidering E 55 E 1 ...

Page 120: ... in a Pattern 66 Embroidering Linked Characters 67 Changing the Thread Color 67 Creating a Custom Thread Table 68 Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List 69 Saving the Custom Thread Table to USB media 70 Recalling the Custom Thread Table data from USB media 70 Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table 71 Designing Repeated Patterns 72 Sewing Repeated Patterns 72 Repeating One E...

Page 121: ...ion on the LCD Rotate Patterns You can rotate patterns one degree ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time Enlarge or Reduce Patterns You can make patterns larger or smaller This function is not available for some patterns Create Mirror Images You can create horizontal mirror images This function is not available for some patterns Change Alphabet Character Spacing You can increase or decrease the s...

Page 122: ...habet patterns d Frame patterns e Character patterns f Bobbin work patterns see Appendix g Patterns saved in the machine s memory see page E 48 h Patterns saved in USB media see page E 49 i Patterns saved on the computer see page E 50 j Press this key to position the embroidery unit for storage SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Memo See included Quick Reference Guide for more information on each category...

Page 123: ...E 7 for more information on selecting patterns The pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen c Press The pattern selected for editing is outlined in red on the Embroidery Edit display d Proceed to EDITING PATTERNS on page E 61 to edit the pattern Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns When you select character patterns from the Embroidery Edit screen you can edit the appearance of the patt...

Page 124: ...ing an arc use and to change the degree of the arc Press to make the arc flatter Press to make the arc rounder e Press to return to the original screen f After you finish your selections press The Embroidery Edit screen will appear g Proceed to EDITING PATTERNS on page E 61 to edit the pattern Memo When selecting and change to and You can increase or decrease the incline Note To add multiple lines...

Page 125: ...e size of the pattern currently selected c Shows the distance from the center of the frame d Shows the color sequence and times of each step of the pattern currently selected e Shows the degree of rotation for the pattern Memo If a key display is light gray you cannot use that function with the selected pattern b c d e a e d a b c ...

Page 126: ...racter patterns E 64 h Add key Press this key to add another pattern to the editing pattern E 79 i Delete key Press this key to delete the selected pattern the pattern outlined by the red box E 63 j Embroidery key Press this key to call up the Embroidery screen E 79 k Pattern select key When a combined pattern is selected use these keys to select a part of the pattern to edit E 64 l Duplicate key ...

Page 127: ...page E 38 Changing the Size of the Pattern For details on changing the size of the pattern refer to Changing the Size of the Pattern on page E 37 Deleting the Pattern Press to delete the pattern from the screen Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200 a Press The pattern is magnified by 200 b Check the displayed pattern Use to scroll through the display in any direction c To display the ...

Page 128: ...age E 60 for more information about layout types The display will show the selected layout c Press Changing Character Spacing a Press b Use to change the spacing Press to increase the character spacing Press to decrease the character spacing Press to return the pattern to its original appearance c Press to return to the original screen ...

Page 129: ...haracter patterns can be separated to adjust the character spacing or to separately edit the patterns after all characters have been entered a Press b Press The key appears as Note It is not recommended to edit data and transfer to other or older version machines Same features do not apply in other machines so problems may occur Character spacing can be reduced only when characters are arranged no...

Page 130: ...ct a pattern and then use to adjust the character spacing e Press Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern a Press so you can assign a thread color to each character b Change the thread to sew each character in a different color Press to change the colors in the sewing order a Color for each character Note A separated character pattern cannot be combined again a ...

Page 131: ...he machine a In the pattern editing screen press The thread color palette screen displays b Press or to put the color you want to change at the top of the sewing order a 64 Embroidery threads table c Press to choose a new color from the color palette To return to the original color press If multiple colors have been changed this command will return all colors to their original colors You can selec...

Page 132: ...rom the custom thread table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen You can scroll through 100 colors at a time using and on the custom thread table a Custom thread table b Press to recall the custom thread table data See page E 70 c Use to select one of the thread brands in the machine d Use to enter a color s 4 digit number If you make a mistake press to erase the entered number and t...

Page 133: ... To delete all the specified color from the palette press g Press to return to the original screen Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List a Repeat the previous steps a through c on page E 68 b Press to display the thread list c Use to select a thread color a Thread list b Thread brand d Press Note If is not pressed the thread color number will not be changed Note You can save the ...

Page 134: ... machine a USB port b USB media d Press The Saving screen is displayed When the data is saved the display returns to the original screen automatically Recalling the Custom Thread Table data from USB media You can recall a custom thread table data from USB media a Insert the USB media containing the custom thread table data into the USB port a USB port b USB media Note Custom thread table data can ...

Page 135: ...m thread table is displayed on the screen Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you have set in the custom thread table a Press The thread color palette screen displays b Press or to put the color you want to change at the top of the sewing order Note Do not insert or remove USB media while Saving screen is displayed You will lose som...

Page 136: ...om the custom thread table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen a Custom thread table The display shows the changed colors e Press Designing Repeated Patterns Sewing Repeated Patterns Using the border function you can create stitches using repeated patterns You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns within a repeated pattern stitch a Select a pattern and then press b Press c Sel...

Page 137: ...cing press To tighten spacing press a Press to change a repeated pattern back to one single pattern f Complete repeated patterns by repeating steps c through e g Press to finish repeating b d e Memo You can only adjust the spacing of patterns included in the red frame Memo When there are two or more patterns all patterns will be grouped together as one pattern in the red frame When changing the di...

Page 138: ...ex repeated patterns a Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut Press to cut horizontally Press to cut vertically The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected b Use and to select the cut line The cut line will move c Press The repeated pattern will be divided into separate elements d Press e Use and to select the element to repeat f Repeat t...

Page 139: ...When sewing a series of patterns use the point of this arrow for positioning the following designs to be sewn Note Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate elements you cannot return to the original repeated pattern Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen See Selecting combined embroidery patterns on page E 82 Memo In combined stitch patterns that contain two or more bor...

Page 140: ...eating the repeated pattern rehoop the embroidery frame and keep sewing for the next pattern Memo When there are two or more elements use and or and to select a pattern that you want to assign a thread mark s to Memo The optional border frame allows you to easily rehoop the fabric without removing the embroidery frame from the machine ...

Page 141: ...roidering is finished the thread mark is sewn with the last thread color d Remove the embroidery frame e Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame f Attach the embroidery frame to the machine and then touch Note Adjust the position of the fabric so that the embroidering area for the next pattern is within the embroidering area of the embroidery sheet a Pattern embroidered first b Position of patte...

Page 142: ...on the fabric a Positioning keys Press to check the embroidering position j Remove the thread mark k Press the Start Stop button to begin embroidering Duplicating a Pattern a Press The duplicate is positioned over the original pattern a Duplicated pattern a Note If multiple patterns are displayed in the screen only the pattern selected using and is duplicated Move and edit each duplicated pattern ...

Page 143: ...t Embroidering E 79 E 2 After Editing a Press To combine the pattern with other patterns select see page E 80 See page E 21 for more information about sewing patterns Memo If you want to return to the edit screen after pressing press ...

Page 144: ...COMBINING PATTERNS E 80 Editing Combined Patterns Example Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing a Press to select an embroidery pattern b Select c Press COMBINING PATTERNS ...

Page 145: ...lecting press to change the character case then enter the remaining characters The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display g Press h Use to move the characters With a USB mouse your finger or the touch pen drag the characters to move them i Press to change the layout of the characters Press See page E 64 for more information about changing the layout ...

Page 146: ...en combined use to select the pattern to be edited If a USB mouse is connected the pattern can be selected by clicking it Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired pattern and then click the left mouse button In addition patterns can be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger or touch pen Memo Use to select patterns that are overlapping and cannot be selected by cli...

Page 147: ...e order they were entered In this example the embroidery order will be as follows a Embroider by following the color order on the right side of the display After the flowers are embroidered the cursor will move to the Flower part of the pattern b Embroider Note Follow the directions in Sewing Embroidery Patterns on page E 22 ...

Page 148: ...tabilizer material to the fabric shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned pattern can be minimized a Press b In the Embroidery Basting Distance display use and to specify the distance from the pattern to the basting stitching c Press to return to the previous screen d Press e Press to select the basting setting VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Note It is recommended to finish combining and editing t...

Page 149: ...s embroidery patterns in Chapter 1 you can save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns to and from the machine s memory a personal computer or USB media Refer to the relevant sections in Chapter 1 on saving and retrieving embroidery patterns and follow the same procedures in order to save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns See page E 44 for more information about the memory function Memo To ...

Page 150: ...USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION E 86 ...

Page 151: ...bleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order Page number starts with A in this section The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the countries or regions Chapter1 How to Create Bobbin Work A 2 Chapter2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting A 14 ...

Page 152: ...n tension is not applied to the bobbin thread 6 CREATING BOBBIN WORK 8 Selecting the Pattern 8 Start Embroidering 10 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 12 Adjusting the upper thread tension 12 Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin thread is caught inside the machine 13 Correcting bobbin work tension 13 The bobbin thr...

Page 153: ...shaped tabs on the back of the bobbin cover as indicated by the letter B The tabs help hold the bobbin in place so it does not lift up while thick thread is being pulled through Lower thread We recommend the following types of threads for bobbin work When wide ribbon or heavy weight threads are being used we recommend test embroidering with and without bobbin case tension being applied to see whic...

Page 154: ...r details on installing the needle refer to CHANGING THE NEEDLE on page B 45 b Attach the embroidery foot c Thread the machine with the upper thread For details on threading the machine refer to Upper Threading on page B 38 Preparing the Bobbin Thread In order to create bobbin work the bobbin case must be replaced with the one for bobbin work Before creating bobbin work clean the bobbin case and t...

Page 155: ...in work refer back to the steps in Preparing the Bobbin Thread on page A 4 for removing and cleaning the bobbin case gray and then reinstall the standard bobbin case CAUTION Be sure to use the bobbin case gray when creating bobbin work Using any other bobbin case may result in the thread becoming tangled or damage to the machine Make sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed If the bobbin c...

Page 156: ...read through the tension spring Hold the bobbin with your left hand so the thread unwinds from the right side and hold the end of the thread with your right hand k Pull out about 8 cm approx 3 inches of bobbin thread l Lightly hold the end of the upper thread while turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise until the mark on the handwheel aligns with the center top of machine CAUTION When w...

Page 157: ...p Install the needle plate cover and bobbin cover with tabs For details on installing the needle plate cover refer to Cleaning the Race on page A 15 a Bobbin cover b Bobbin cover with tabs q Install the embroidery unit This completes the upper and lower threading CAUTION When creating bobbin work use the bobbin cover with tabs otherwise the thread may become tangled or the needle may break Note Wh...

Page 158: ...ng speed can only be adjusted from 100 spm to a maximum of 350 spm CREATING BOBBIN WORK Note Prepare the machine for bobbin work as described in PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK on page A 3 Note For an estimated length of bobbin thread required for each pattern refer to the Quick Reference Guide included with the machine Be sure to use a bobbin wound with enough thread If the bobbin runs out of thread wh...

Page 159: ...ted the automatic thread cutting function is turned off Afterward if a pattern other than one for bobbin work is selected the automatic thread cutting function is returned to the setting that was selected before the embroidery pattern for bobbin work was chosen Note Since bobbin work is sewn from the wrong side of the fabric the pattern shown in the screen appears as a mirror image of the final se...

Page 160: ...ll keys and operation buttons are locked e Using the presser foot lever raise the presser foot f To bring the bobbin thread above the fabric rotate the handwheel counterclockwise while holding the upper thread g As shown below pull the upper thread to pull the bobbin thread up through the fabric a Upper thread b Bobbin thread h Press to unlock all keys and buttons i Lower the presser foot j While ...

Page 161: ...e and check the finished embroidery p If the desired results could not be achieved adjust the tension of the bobbin thread and the upper thread and then try sewing the pattern again For more details refer to ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION on page A 12 Memo If there is a gap between the start point and end point of the pattern leave an adequate length of thread cut the threads and remove the fabric f...

Page 162: ... 30 to 45 clockwise To decrease the tension of the bobbin thread turn the slotted head screw 30 to 45 counterclockwise ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION Note Turning the screw on the bobbin case gray may push up the spring plate as shown below If this occurs gently press down the spring plate with a screwdriver so it is lower than the top surface of the bobbin case gray and then insert the bobbin case ...

Page 163: ...read shows on the bobbin side of the fabric increase the upper tension Refer to ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION on page A 12 If the top thread still shows on the bobbin side of the fabric reduce the tension of the bobbin thread or bypass the bobbin tension Refer to ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION on page A 12 Some bobbin threads are too coarse to pass through to wrong side of fabric In this case be sure...

Page 164: ...Casing 15 Cleaning the Race 15 Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area 17 About the Maintenance Message 17 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 18 Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display 18 Touch Panel is Malfunctioning 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 ERROR MESSAGES 22 SPECIFICATIONS 25 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE 26 Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media 26 Upgrade Procedure Using Computer 27 INDEX 28 ...

Page 165: ...the Machine Casing If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface Then wipe again with a dry cloth Cleaning the Race If dust or bits of dirt collect in the race or bobbin case the machine will not run well and the bobbin thread detection function may not operate Keep the machine clean for best results a Press the N...

Page 166: ...the needle plate and then slide the cover back on Note Do not apply oil to the bobbin case If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread sensor the sensor may not operate correctly a b b a CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XC8167 551 no color on the sc...

Page 167: ...r in the bobbin case area a Cutter d Use the screwdriver included with the machine to screw and attach the needle plate e Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on About the Maintenance Message Once this message appears it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized dealer or nearest authorized service center for a regular maintenance...

Page 168: ...ine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation follow the steps below to make the proper adjustments a Holding your finger on the screen turn the main power switch to OFF and back to ON The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed b Using the included touch pen lightly touch the center of each in order from 1 to 5 c Turn the main power to OFF then turn it back to ON ADJUSTI...

Page 169: ...ric Check the information about the needle and thread to be used B 46 E 21 Embroidery foot is not attached correctly Reattach the embroidery foot correctly B 42 Thread tension is set incorrectly Adjust the thread tension E 30 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound Use a correctly wound bobbin B 31 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle B 45 Upper thread breaks Machine is not thr...

Page 170: ...oot or consult your authorized dealer B 42 There are scratches on the bobbin case Replace the bobbin case or consult your authorized dealer A 15 Needle is defective Replace the needle B 45 Upper threading is incorrect Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine B 38 Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin thread correctly B 36 Embroidery foot is attached incorrectly Attac...

Page 171: ...ook or similar object under the arm head to lightly lift the heavy side and keep it level Embroidery pattern does not sew out correctly Fabric is hanging off the table If the fabric is hanging off the table during embroidery the embroidery unit will not move freely Place the fabric so that it does not hang off the table or hold the fabric to keep it from dragging E 21 Fabric is snagged or caught o...

Page 172: ...s disconnected during sewing Turn the main power to OFF and unplug the machine If you restart the machine follow the instructions for operating the machine correctly ERROR MESSAGES CAUTION Be sure to rethread the machine If you press the Start Stop button without rethreading the machine the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury Marks Error Messages Cause Solution A m...

Page 173: ... running out The bobbin winder safety device has activated Is the thread tangled This message is displayed when the bobbin is being wound and the motor locks because the thread is tangled etc The carriage of the embroidery unit will move Keep your hands etc away from the carriage This message appears before embroidery unit moves The needle will move Keep your hands etc away from the needle area Th...

Page 174: ...SB media is incompatible This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible USB media For a list of compatible USB media visit http support brother com Transmitting by USB This message is displayed while the USB media is transmitting Turn off the power and replace the needle plate This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on or when the machine is turned o...

Page 175: ... box for shipping Approx 19 0 kg approx 41 9 lb Embroidering speed 100 to 1050 stitches per minute Embroidery Unit Box 2 of 2 Dimensions of embroidery unit Approx 54 5 cm W 13 0 cm H 46 4 cm D approx 21 7 16 inches W 5 1 8 inches H 18 1 4 inches D Dimensions of machine with embroidery unit attached Approx 81 5 cm W 33 2 cm H 46 4 cm D approx 32 1 16 inches W 13 1 16 inches H 18 1 4 inches D Dimens...

Page 176: ...The media device should only contain the upgrade file a USB port for media mouse b USB media d Press The upgrade file is loaded e Remove the USB media and turn the machine off and on again UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE Note 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 Note The access ...

Page 177: ...ector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine Removable Disk will appear in Computer My computer d Copy the upgrade file to Removable Disk The following message will appear e When the message disappears press The upgrade file is loaded f Unplug the USB cable and turn the machine off and on again Note Do not connect any additional USB media devices to your computer whe...

Page 178: ...power E 28 ribbons or tape E 16 selecting patterns E 3 small fabrics E 16 thread color display E 34 thread trimming function JUMP STITCH TRIM E 32 Embroidery card E 7 Embroidery card reader E 7 Embroidery edit changing the thread color E 67 combined patterns E 80 E 83 custom thread table E 68 E 71 explanation of functions E 57 key functions E 62 repeated patterns E 72 Embroidery foot B 42 Embroide...

Page 179: ... embroidering position B 58 Sensor pen B 53 Sensor pen holder B 53 Settings automatic thread cutting E 32 display language B 26 machine setting mode key B 22 E 33 E 68 sewing settings B 22 thread tension E 30 thread trimming E 32 Shutoff support mode B 25 Size key E 37 E 63 Speaker B 22 Special spool cap B 32 Specifications A 25 Spool cap B 8 Spool net B 41 Spool pin B 8 Stabilizer E 11 Start Stop...

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