Brother 885-V55, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...85 V55 GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs ...

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Page 3: ...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 ele...

Page 4: ...dren to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation 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 machine Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the machine and shou...

Page 5: ...ren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 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 sup...

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Page 7: ...ing the machine settings 23 Checking machine operating procedures 25 Preparing Items for Embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle 27 Needle precautions 27 Checking the needle 27 Replacing the needle 28 Winding Installing the Bobbin 29 Bobbin precautions 29 Winding the bobbin 29 Installing the bobbin 34 Upper Threading 37 About the spool of thread 37 Threading the upper thread 38 Preparing the Fabric 4...

Page 8: ...uns out partway through a design 68 Stopping while embroidering 68 Using the Memory Function 70 Embroidery data precautions 70 Transferring embroidery patterns from the computer to machine 72 Saving patterns 75 APPENDIX 77 Care and Maintenance 78 Cleaning the machine surface 78 Cleaning the race 78 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 80 Attaching the embroidery foot 80 Troubleshooting 82 Error messages ...

Page 9: ... page 73 d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on dark fabrics e Quick set bobbin You can start embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread page 34 f Easy to use needle threader You can thread the needle easily by one press of a lever page 38 g Lighting Start Stop button When the green light is on the machine is ready to embroider A red or orange light indicates an err...

Page 10: ...obbin 4 One is on machine SA156 SFB 14 Embroidery foot Q on machine XD0474 151 3 Needle set X59535 051 15 Embroidery set medium H 10 cm X W 10 cm H 4 inches X W 4 inches SA432 EF62 4 Cleaning brush X59476 021 16 Dust cover XE5387 001 5 Spool cap large 130012 024 17 Operation manual XE8672 001 6 Spool cap medium on machine XE1372 001 18 Quick reference guide XE5366 001 7 Spool cap small 130013 124 ...

Page 11: ...es are subject to change without notice z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine 1 2 3 4 5 No Part Name Part Code U S A Canada Others 1 Brother poly 90 bobbin thread EBT PE EBT PEN 2 Embroidery card 3 Embroidery set small H 2 cm u W 6 cm H 1 inch u W 2 1 2 inches SA431 EF61 4 Embroidery set large H 17 cm u W 10 cm H 6 7 10 inc...

Page 12: ... appear in the LCD f Operation panel page 13 Use the keys on this panel to select embroidery patterns or check how to use the machine etc g Embroidery unit connector slot page 20 Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit h Presser foot lever page 28 Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the embroidery foot i Operation buttons page 12 Use these buttons to operate the machine...

Page 13: ...g Right side rear view a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine b Handwheel page 38 Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to raise and lower the needle c Embroidery card slot page 55 Insert the embroidery card d USB port for a USB flash drive USB flash memory In order to import patterns from a USB flash drive USB flash memory plug the USB media directly into ...

Page 14: ...utter button Press the thread cutter button after embroidering is stopped to cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads CAUTION Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is embroidering otherwise damage to the machine may occur z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads use the thread cutter on the side of the ...

Page 15: ...key Press to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD d Next page key Press to display the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD e Memory key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the machine s memory f Embroidery key Press to display the pattern type selection screen g Settings key Press to display t...

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Page 17: ... Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On Off 17 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation 22 Preparing Items for Embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle 27 Winding Installing the Bobbin 29 Upper Threading 37 Preparing the Fabric 43 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47 ...

Page 18: ...ng the Bobbin page 29 4 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in an embroidery frame For details refer to Preparing the Fabric page 43 5 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit For details refer to Attaching the Embroidery Frame page 47 6 Pattern selection Select an embroidery pattern For details refer to Selecting Embroide...

Page 19: ...e does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power ...

Page 20: ...ing the machine turn it off In addition before transporting the machine to another location be sure to turn it off a Make sure that the machine is completely stopped b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine off set it to X The light LCD and Start stop button go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power supply cord from the elec...

Page 21: ...n the embroidery carriage and do not forcefully move it It may cause malfunctions a Carriage Attaching the embroidery unit Get the embroidery unit ready a Make sure that the machine is turned off Memo z Always turn off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit It may cause malfunctions Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit in place The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause inj...

Page 22: ...idery unit may result c Turn on the machine X The confirmation message is displayed d Be sure that no objects or hands are near the embroidery unit and press X The carriage moves to its initial position a Carriage CAUTION Note z If 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 po...

Page 23: ...embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved c Turn off the machine CAUTION d Hold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine CAUTION Always turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machi...

Page 24: ...age 13 Viewing the LCD When the power is turned on the LCD comes on When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen the following screen is displayed a Pattern type selection You can select the pattern type from this screen For details refer to Embroidery pattern types page 50 b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage positio...

Page 25: ...mbroidery Country Madeira poly Madeira rayon Sulky Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that are displayed page 52 mm INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each operation page 89 Language Allows the language used in the screens to be changed English German French Italian Dutch Spanish Japanese Danish Norwegian Finnish Swedish Portuguese Russian Korean Thai...

Page 26: ...ch the screen using Previous page key and Next page key The following screens show their default settings Example Changing the measurement unit d When settings are complete press Back key X The initial screen appears again Memo z NO is the individual number for the machine z VERSION is the program version which is installed in the machine z Settings that are changed are saved even if the power is ...

Page 27: ...creen appears c Press the item to be displayed X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears d Press Next page key to switch to the next page Press Previous page key to return to the previous page Press Back key to return to the item selection screen Example Upper threading e After you finish viewing press Back key two times X The initial screen appears again Memo z Fo...

Page 28: ...signs be sure to use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines z Before starting to embroider be sure there is enough bobbin thread If you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is low the thread may become tangled Needle Use a 75 11 home sewing machine needle When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle Memo z A 75 11 needle is already ins...

Page 29: ...roidering with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damag...

Page 30: ...the needle clamp screw toward you counterclockwise to remove the needle a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the machine may be damaged f With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper a Needle stopper g While holding the ne...

Page 31: ...roidery bobbin thread intended for this machine to get attractive finishes If you use other threads the pattern may not turn out correctly For details refer to Optional accessories page 9 Only use the Bobbin part code SA156 SFB designed specifically for this machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machin...

Page 32: ...ad unwinds to the front at the bottom Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for embroidering Note z If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and return the spool pin to its original position Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown with the rounded side on th...

Page 33: ...ing refer to Adjusting the upper thread tension page 64 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin g Pull the thread from the spool and pass the thread under the hook of thread guide a Thread guide h Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand pull the thread with your left hand as shown below a Thread guide cover i P...

Page 34: ...the LCD screen Note z Do not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin Make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly If the bobbin thread is wound incorrectly press Start stop button immediately to stop the bobbin winding m When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow press Start stop button once to stop the machine X The bobbin winding will stop CAUTION Be sure to pull the thread...

Page 35: ...hread is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat In such a case wind off the thread according to the following procedure a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION a If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat press Start stop button once to stop the bobbin winding a Start stop button Do n...

Page 36: ...winding thread guide correctly page 31 Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread CAUTION Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that surround the bobbin case a Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The included bobbin was designed ...

Page 37: ...to drop the bobbin f Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly CAUTION g Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand h Pass the thread through the slot as shown and then pull the thread out toward the front a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread a b a b Be sure to insert the bobbin ...

Page 38: ...ion adjusting spring i Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side a Tab b Lower left corner X The bobbin threading is finished You can begin embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading page 37 a 1 2 a b ...

Page 39: ...0 16 home sewing machine needle When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread the needle threader cannot be used Thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader page 42 Never use a thread weight of 130 20 or lower If the...

Page 40: ...ed the machine cannot be threaded c Press Needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle position button Note z The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top as shown below Check the handwheel and if this mark is not at this position press Needle position button until it is a Mark on handwheel d Pick up the spool pin and remove the spool cap that is...

Page 41: ...presser foot lever is lowered Note z When passing the thread behind the thread guide cover be sure to use both hands If you do not hold the thread with your right hand the thread will be loose and you will not be able to secure the thread in the thread spring guide It may cause incorrect thread tension z Make sure that the presser foot lever is raised before passing the thread behind the thread gu...

Page 42: ...thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as shown a Needle bar thread guide l Lower the presser foot lever to lower the embroidery foot a Presser foot lever m Pull the end of the thread which has been passed through the needle bar thread guide to the left then pass the thread through the notch of the thread guide 1 and then firmly pull the thread from the front and ins...

Page 43: ...the needle threader For details refer to step c of Threading the upper thread page 38 z p Raise the needle threader lever slowly a Needle threader lever q Raise the presser foot lever and carefully pull the loop of the thread through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread CAUTION r Pass the end of the thread through the embroidery foot hole X The upper threading is finished a Ta T...

Page 44: ...ding to steps a through k on Threading the upper thread page 38 b Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever c Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back CAUTION d Raise the presser foot lever pass the end of the thread through the embroidery foot hole Do not touch the start stop button or needle position button If one of the buttons is accidentally pressed the machine...

Page 45: ...oidery frame being used a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material b If you are using stabilizers with adhesive place the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material against the wrong side of the fabric and iron it with a steam iron a Stabilizer material b Fabric wrong side c Attached surface When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop For fabrics such as towels which cannot be i...

Page 46: ...ame large option Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of up to 17 cm 6 7 10 inch and a width of up to 10 cm 4 inch This is used to embroider multiple patterns without changing the fabric position in the frame CAUTION a Loosen the embroidery frame adjustment screw and remove the inner and outer frames placing the outer frame on a flat surface Separate the inner and outer frame by removin...

Page 47: ... the inner frame is securely pressed against the ledge of the outer frame g Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any slack in the fabric by hand The goal is to have a drum like sound when the stretched fabric is struck lightly Using embroidery sheets If the embroidery sheet attached to the embroidery frame is used the pattern can be embroidered in exactly the right position on the fabric a ...

Page 48: ...to page 44 e Remove the embroidery sheet Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery a Stabilizer material b Tack or spray glue c Fabric Af...

Page 49: ... frame guide into the embroidery carriage frame holder from the top Line up the embroidery frame guide tabs and the embroidery carriage frame holder slots and push in until it clicks and stops a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage frame holder slots X The embroidery unit is attached Note z Be sure to insert both pins If only the forward or the back pin is inserted the pattern may not...

Page 50: ...lder to the left side as shown in the figure below and raise the embroidery frame a Press here to remove X The embroidery frame will separate from the embroidery frame holder d Pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot while raising the presser foot lever even further e Remove the embroidery frame CAUTION a a Do not touch the start stop button or needle position button If one of the buttons...

Page 51: ...2 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Embroidering 57 Editing and Saving Patterns 62 Using the Memory Function 70 ...

Page 52: ... b Alphanumeric character patterns There are 5 types of characters upper case lower case numbers symbols European characters For details refer to Selecting alphanumeric characters page 53 c Frame patterns 10 shapes such as squares and circles can be combined with 12 stitch types For details refer to Selecting a frame pattern page 55 d Embroidery card Press when selecting patterns from an embroider...

Page 53: ...OF COLOR Typical color name TIME Time required for embroidering NEEDLE COUNT Needle progress number 123 Thread color number Select from the following thread color number sets The display above is an example when EMBROIDERY POLYESTER THREAD is selected EMBROIDERY POLYESTER THREAD COUNTRY COTTON THREAD MADEIRA POLY THREAD MADEIRA RAYON THREAD SULKY THREAD ROBISON ANTON POLY THREAD ...

Page 54: ...utomatically after reinforcement Press or to change the thread density characters and frame patterns only Press this key to adjust the pattern Press this key when you want to change the color character by character in character embroidery Since the machine stops at the end of each character the upper thread is changed as you embroider Press this key again to cancel multi color The needle progresse...

Page 55: ... serif and outline etc cannot be combined a Select the alphanumeric characters b Select the character style c Enter the characters Memo z If a wrong character is selected press z To enter a space press _ Example Come on Back one color Forward one color Back one stitch Forward one stitch The position of the pattern within the embroidery frame can be checked and the size and angle can be changed For...

Page 56: ...machine s memory Memo z Refer to Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table in the Quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and the thread used a Press X The pattern selection screen is displayed b Select the pattern Switch the screen using Previous page key and Next page key When is pressed the display of patterns moves backward forward 10 patterns X When a pattern is selected it can be...

Page 57: ... a stitch is selected it can be embroidered Using an embroidery card If an embroidery card is used you can embroider patterns other than the patterns saved in the machine There are various cards with different themes Note z Always turn off the machine to insert and remove embroidery cards z Insert the embroidery card into the embroidery card slot facing it in the right direction z Do not put anyth...

Page 58: ...ne Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward you and insert it in the direction of the arrow c Turn on the machine d Press on the screen X This selection screen for the patterns saved in the card is displayed e Select a pattern The operation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern page 54 ...

Page 59: ...g over the table Otherwise the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the pattern may not turn out as planned Checking the pattern before embroidering The embroidery frame is moved to indicate the embroidering position Closely watch the frame to check that the pattern will be sewn at the correct place a After selecting the embroidery pattern press X The embroidery screen is displayed b Press X The...

Page 60: ...s Setting key and then change the setting in the setting screen For details refer to Setting for embroidering page 51 Example Embroidery thread number selected b Set the embroidery thread and thread the needle Refer to Threading the upper thread page 38 Note z Before using the needle threader be sure to lower the embroidery foot c Pass the thread through the embroidery foot hole and hold it lightl...

Page 61: ... making it very difficult to deal with the thread after the pattern is finished Trim the thread at the beginning h Press Start stop button again X The embroidery starts again and stops automatically with reinforcement after one color has been completed When programmed thread cutting is set the thread is cut automatically after reinforcement In this case go to step j i Press Thread cutter button on...

Page 62: ...ting setting refer to Setting for embroidering page 52 Appliquéing Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric appliqué piece Press Settings key and set the thread color display to NAME OF COLOR so APPLIQUE MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSITION and APPLIQUE are displayed on the screen a Select an appliqué pattern X APPLIQUE MATERIAL is displayed on the screen b Apply iron on stabilizer to the back of the...

Page 63: ...titched and the machine stops APPLIQUE will be displayed on the screen a Appliqué position b Base fabric h Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or spray adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece and attach it in the appliqué position i Lower the presser foot lever and press Start stop button X The position for the appliqué is stitched and the machine stops Memo z When APPLIQUE MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSI...

Page 64: ...t the layout a Layout within the frame b Display unit cm INCH c Available embroidery frames d Change position keys e Size key Layout key f Rotation key g Horizontal mirror image key h Trial key i Starting point key j Distance from the center k Embroidery size CAUTION Embroidery frame size The size of embroidery frame that can be used is displayed When the smaller mark is grayed out in the display ...

Page 65: ...screen Decreases size Returns to original size When the pattern was moved with the change position keys it returns to its original position Increases size Change position keys Moves the embroidery position up down left and right Layout key Press this key to move to rotation screen Rotation key Rotates the pattern 1 degree 10 degrees or 90 degrees at a time Press Back key to return to the previous ...

Page 66: ...upper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric Upper thread is too tight The lower thread will be visible on the right side of fabric If this occurs decrease the upper thread tension a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric Upper thread is too loose The upper thread has slack If this occurs increase the upper thread tension a Right side...

Page 67: ... occurs turn the slotted head screw counterclockwise being careful not to over loosen the screw approximately 30 45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension Bobbin thread is too loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric If this occurs turn the slotted head screw clockwise being careful not to over tighten the screw approximately 30 45 ...

Page 68: ...stitching starting point is set to lower left of the design g Lower the embroidery foot and then press Start stop switch to begin embroidering h When embroidering is finished trim the thread leaving the end of the thread longer than usual Then reset the fabric in the embroidery frame in a position where you can embroider DEF a Embroidery start position b Embroidery end position i Enter DEF and pre...

Page 69: ...When you have finished embroidering cut the thread Resewing When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn it can be resewn with the correct color a Press Start stop button to stop the machine b Press c Press d Press Back one color to return to the beginning of the mistaken color Press one more time to go to previous color e Set up the correct color for the upper thread f Press Start stop button ...

Page 70: ...tch to move the needle back about 10 stitches Forward one stitch increases the stitch number e Restart the embroidery Stopping while embroidering If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete check the current needle count and layout before turning off the machine Memo z When the machine is turned off the embroidery size and layout return to the original setting If you have changed the layout...

Page 71: ...embroidery size and or layout before turning off the machine make the same setting changes again before restarting embroidering For details refer to Adjusting the layout and the size page 62 g Press h Press i Press Forward one color to move to the beginning of the color you want to embroider j Press Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously it moves forward 1 9 30 ...

Page 72: ...ters and numerals can be used in folder names and file names In addition if the folder or file name contains no more than eight characters the entire name will appear on the screen If the name is more than eight characters long only the first six characters followed by and a number appear as the name This applies to folders and dst embroidery data files only Precautions on Using the Computer To Cr...

Page 73: ... cannot be transferred to the machine because the machine cannot recognize the contents of the USB media In this case reduce the number of files including folders saved in the USB media In addition if the embroidery designs contain too many colors this number may vary within the designs themselves it may not be possible to transfer an embroidery pattern to the machine even if there are less than 2...

Page 74: ...not be retrieved into the machine correctly b Insert the USB media into the USB port on the computer a USB port on the computer b USB media c The Removable Disk icon appears in Computer My computer on the computer d Copy the embroidery data folders and or pattern files e Safely remove the USB media from the USB port on the computer Refer to Caution below a USB port on the computer b USB media CAUT...

Page 75: ...lphabetical order z pes files are displayed in thumbnail size image and dst files are displayed by its name file format and file size Note z If the message Reduce the number of patterns appears the USB media may contain either more than 200 patterns including folders or the embroidery designs may contain too many colors although there may be no more than 200 patterns In this case unplug the USB me...

Page 76: ... have selected a folder X Pattern files in the folder are displayed Go to step i When you have selected a pattern X The pattern is shown in reverse highlighting Skip to step j i Select the pattern you wish to retrieve a Folder name Displayed in up to 6 characters only when a folder is selected To return to the root folder press j Press 1 The display of this part differs depending on the operation ...

Page 77: ...eing saved After the pattern is saved the initial screen appears again Note z Do not turn off the sewing machine while the pattern is being saved otherwise the pattern data may be lost Retrieving a pattern a Press Retrieve key X The saved patterns are displayed b Select the pattern you wish to retrieve Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key a Total amount of memory used Total amo...

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Page 79: ...arious maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Care and Maintenance 78 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 80 Troubleshooting 82 Upgrading Your Machine s Software Using USB Media 90 Index 91 ...

Page 80: ...Turn off the machine b Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the machine CAUTION c Remove the embroidery unit d Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle page 28 a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw e Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed f Remove the bobbin cas...

Page 81: ... the mark on the race Align the U and marks a U mark b mark c Bobbin case Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case i Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on a Needle plate cover CAUTION a b c a b a b c Never use a bobbin case that is scratched Otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle m...

Page 82: ...t the top Check the handwheel mark is at the top position b Turn off the machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever d Hold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand as shown Hold the embroidery foot with your index finger wrapped around the lever at the back of the foot a Lever Always use the embroidery foot Q when embroidering If the wrong embroidery foot is used the nee...

Page 83: ...er foot holder screw g Firmly tighten the presser foot holder screw Turn the screwdriver toward the front a Screwdriver CAUTION a c b a a Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot when attaching it The needle may break or cause injury Be sure to tighten the screw with the included screwdriver If the screw is loose the needle may hit the embroidery foot and break or bend Before ...

Page 84: ... screw The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 64 The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool page 37 The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the needle plate Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the e...

Page 85: ...n winding thread guide correctly Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin winding thread guide page 31 The thread that was pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin five or six times clockwise page 32 The lower thread is tangled or breaks The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 34 The bob...

Page 86: ...bobbin case Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine page 29 The thread does not pass through the eye of the needle The needle has not been raised to the correct position Press the needle position button page 38 The needle...

Page 87: ...n thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 34 Objects are placed near the carriage or embroidery frame If the embroidery unit carriage or embroidery frame bumps into objects the pattern will be misaligned Do not place objects within the range of embroidery frame motion page 59 Material coming out of the embroidery frame is causing problems Stretch the fabric on the ...

Page 88: ... thread not set up correctly Upper thread has run out CAUTION Be sure to rethread the machine If you press Start stop button without rethreading the machine the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury 4 The machine is deleting a previously saved pattern while in embroidery edit mode 5 You attempted to select a pattern after the USB media containing the pattern has been...

Page 89: ...SB flash memory containing more than 200 embroidery patterns including folders In addition this message will appear if embroidery patterns containing many colors have been saved on the USB media even if it contains data for no more than 200 patterns including folders 14 The start stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which is saved in the machine s memory or entered from the USB port w...

Page 90: ...mpatible with your machine has been inserted Certain licensed designs cannot be read by this machine Designs in an unacceptable card format cannot be read by this machine Design data saved in a hoop size not compatible with your machine has been selected 23 You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine 24 The start stop button the embroidery key or the memory key is press...

Page 91: ... sounds If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps sound If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to embroider Canceling the operation beep When the machine is purchased it is set to beep each time an operation pa...

Page 92: ...p key while turning on the machine X The following screen appears b Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine The media device should only contain the upgrade file a USB port for media b USB media Note z When using USB media equipped with an access indicator the access indicator will begin flashing after the media is inserted into your computer or machine and may take about 5 to 6 seco...

Page 93: ... embroidery frame installation 47 embroidery frame removal 48 embroidery key 13 embroidery pattern selection 50 embroidery pattern types 50 embroidery set 8 embroidery sheet 45 embroidery threads 26 embroidery unit connector slot 10 embroidery unit installation 19 embroidery unit removal 21 error messages 86 F frame pattern selection 55 front view 10 H handle 11 handwheel 11 help key 13 I installi...

Page 94: ...thread 37 stabilizer material 43 start stop button 12 stopping embroidering 68 T thread cutter 10 thread cutter button 12 thread guide 10 31 39 thread guide cover 10 31 39 thread guide disk 11 40 thread spools 37 thread take up lever 10 40 thread tension adjustment 64 65 threading 37 threading bobbin 29 threading needle 37 threading needle manually 42 touch panel 13 troubleshooting 82 turning mach...

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