Brother PE-300S, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...tion openings of the sew ing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol O position which represents off then remove plug from outlet 9 Do n...

Page 3: ...A 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 WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRETOTHE EARTHTERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITHTHE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wiring...

Page 4: ...ntroller 4 Plug the machine directly into the wall Do not use extension cords For a longer service life 1 When storing your sewing machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not store the sewing machine beside a space heater iron or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and s...

Page 5: ...ew ing machine Otherwise the embroidery unit could fall and cause bodily injury or damage to the unit Warning label When putting the embroidery unit cover onto the unit place it so that the arrow is on the side of the carrying handle CAUTION Always carry the embroidery unit by the handle as illustrated in Fig 1 Do not carry it by the sides as shown in Fig 2 or the unit may fall out from under the ...

Page 6: ...ch 40 Triple stitch 40 ZIGZAG STITCHES 41 Overcasting using a zigzag stitch 41 Applique using a zigzag stitch 41 Patchwork for crazy quilt 42 Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch 42 DOTTED ZIGZAG 43 Attaching elastic bands 43 Overcasting 43 OVERCASTING 44 Overcasting 44 Overcasting 44 Overcasting 45 Overcasting 45 BLIND HEM STITCHES 46 If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enough 47 If the n...

Page 7: ...g 90 Continuing after the power shuts off 90 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 91 Combining characters to form words 91 Outline Embroidery 92 Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern 93 Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners 94 MEMORY 95 Saving groups of characters 95 Restoring saved designs 96 MAINTENANCE 97 CLEANING 97 Cleaning the screen 97 Cleaning the sewing machine surface 97 Cle...

Page 8: ...ver 8 Needle threader 9 Presser foot 10 Feed dog 11 Bobbin cover 12 Bobbin winder 13 Balance wheel 14 Feed dog adjustment lever 15 Controller jack 16 Presser foot lever A Main power switch and connectors B Accessory compartment C L C D Liquid Crystal Display D Operation buttons Refer to page 10 Embroidery Unit Parts 1 Carriage 2 Hoop holder 3 Connector A Side view 4 Release button 5 Embroidery Uni...

Page 9: ...er To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet re verse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way B FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT I Slide accessory case to the left and out of the machine II Each...

Page 10: ...pin Net If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool attach a net to the spool before using Cut the net to match the size of the spool 1 Net 2 Thread spool 3 Spool pin 4 Spool cap If using metallic thread we recommend that you use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle Note For U S A only Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE 300S PE...

Page 11: ... 20 Petite Designs SA320 XA2869 001 3 No 21 Needlework SA321 XA2873 001 No 25 Horse SA325 XA3791 001 No 27 Birds SA327 XA4289 001 No 28 Christmas SA328 XA4502 001 No 29 Lace SA329 XA4664 001 No 30 Wildlife Animals SA330 XA4771 001 No 32 Musical instrument SA332 XA5386 001 No 33 Trees SA333 XA5567 001 No 35 Cats Dogs ll SA335 XA5629 001 No 36 Fruits Vegetables SA336 XA5659 001 No 37 Applique Alphab...

Page 12: ...g Save and Restore operations 3 KEY Pushing this key will take you to the screen that will let you select pattern to embroider 4 KEY Select this when you wish to edit a selected pattern sewing position size stitch density etc 5 KEY Use this key to save or retrieve combined letters 6 KEY Press to go back one screen of operation screens SELECTION KEYS Screen messages guide you through each operation...

Page 13: ...me place at a slow speed When sewing a reverse stitch sewing is done in reverse When sew ing a reinforcement stitch three stitches are sewn at the same position 4 START STOP button Press this button to start the machine and then press it once more to stop the machine Sewing continues at a slow speed while this button is pressed The needle will stop to its highest position when the machine is stopp...

Page 14: ...he cover up lift the machine a little bit and slide the cover under the sewing machine along the grooves The accessory case can be removed to expose the free arm 1 Slide accessory case to the left and out of the machine Free arm Sewing machine cover converts to a flat bed extension table 2 Convenient for sewing hard to get at tubular areas like pant legs ...

Page 15: ... and pull to unplug the cord Pulling on the cord may damage it or cause a fire or an electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled In addition do not place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat otherwise the cord may be damaged or a fire or an electric shock may occur If the power cord or plug are damaged contact your near...

Page 16: ...down too hard on the screen otherwise problems may result NOTES All or parts of the screen may become darker or lighter at times because of changes in the ambient temperature around the screen This is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction Adjust the screen if it is difficult to read ABOUT THE SCREEN 1 While touching the LCD turn the power off and then back on again 2 Press key to soften the ...

Page 17: ...ll change the language setting to Spanish 3 The display will then return to the screen which was previously being displayed Note When the display language is set error messages will also be displayed in the language selected The display language can be selected from a list of 13 languages English German French Italian Dutch Spanish Danish Norwegian Finnish Swed ish Portuguese Turkish and Chinese ...

Page 18: ...e Spanish language setting The display will then return to the screen which was previously being displayed CAUTION This function should not be used as a translation function If the power supply is turned off the current lan guage setting will be retained and will not be cleared While touching a selection key turn the power off and then back on again ...

Page 19: ...this machine could result in bodily injury and or damage to the machine For sewing use the plastic bobbin X80309 001 for sewing 前 ページ 次 ページ 刺しゅう 設 定 記 憶 戻 る 1 2 3 4 9 10 6 8 5 11 7 入 切 1 Turn the power on 2 While winding the bobbin be sure that the spool pin is pulled out and pushed toward the back of the sewing machine 1 Spool pin 1 O I ...

Page 20: ... thread could entwine itself around spool pin 4 Pass the thread through the thread guide as shown by the arrows Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with your right hand while guiding the end of the thread with your left hand 1 Run thread all the way through the thread guides as shown If using a fine thread such as cross wound thread slightly separate the spool cap small from the thread...

Page 21: ... 6 Set the speed to minimum 8 Set the speed to maximum 9 Press the START STOP button The bobbin will stop spin ning when bobbin winding is finished 10 When the bobbin stops spinning press the START STOP button to stop the sewing machine 2 1 7 While holding the thread end press the START STOP but ton Wind the thread a few times around the bobbin and press the START STOP button again Trim the excess...

Page 22: ...huttle with the thread direction as noted in the diagram CAUTION Always make sure the bobbin is inserted so the thread feeds out of the bobbin in the correct direction Setting the bobbin in backwards could result in poor bobbin tension broken needles and possibly injury 4 Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place ...

Page 23: ...er foot lever 前 ページ 次 ページ 刺しゅう 設 定 記 憶 戻 る 6 4 2 5 1 3 3 Set the thread spool The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool post 1 Spool cap CAUTION While sewing and embroidering be sure that the spool pin is pulled out and pushed toward the back of the sewing machine 2 Press the N...

Page 24: ...your right hand while guiding the and of the thread with your left hand 1 Run the thread all the way through the thread guides 4 3 5 5 Lower the presser foot Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with your left hand while guiding the end of the thread with your right hand 1 1 Thread take up lever Threading the take up lever 4 1 ...

Page 25: ...reader lever The threading hook will pass the thread through the eye of the needle 5 Pull the thread towards the rear to finish the upper thread ing CAUTION Be careful not to force the thread and bend or damage the needle 1 Lower the needle threader lever all the way down using your left index finger Pass thread to the right 1 Guide Large hook 2 Push the automatic needle threader lever to the back...

Page 26: ...nto the jack on the back of the machine The foot controller can not be used during machine em broidery 1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jack 2 When the foot controller is depressed lightly the machine will run at a low speed The speed selected by the speed control lever on the body of the machine will be the maximum speed of the foot con troller 1 Faster 3 When pressure on the foot controller i...

Page 27: ...lect it 1 Presser foot symbol Replace with the presser foot with the letter indicated 2 Pattern being selected 1 2 Stitches Straight Left Straight Middle Triple stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag Elastic zigzag Overcasting Overcasting Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitch Patchwork stitch Scallop Triple zigzag Decorative stitch Buttonhole Bar tack Applique ...

Page 28: ... all times while sewing and keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle balance wheel and thread take up lever otherwise injury may result Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injury may result Never use bent needles Such needles can easily break which could result in injury 前 ページ 次 ページ 刺しゅう 設 定 記 憶 戻 る 3 While pressing down on the thread and the fabric ...

Page 29: ...nning and end of stitches to reinforce them 5 5 When sewing is completed press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew a reverse stitch Reverse stitches are sewn while the REVERSE STITCH button is pressed Sewing in reverse is carried out at a slow sewing speed Sews in place when sewing any stitch other than a straight stitch or zigzag stitch 6 Raise the presser foot remove the fabric and cut the thread ...

Page 30: ...h The two arrow buttons next to the stitch width mark top pair of arrows adjust stitch width Press key for narrower widths and key for wider stitch widths 1 Stitch Width The two arrow buttons next to the stitch length mark bottom pair of arrows adjust stitch length Press key for shorter lengths and key for longer stitch lengths 1 Stitch Length Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length...

Page 31: ... 0 5 0 0 0 13 64 0 0 5 0 0 0 13 64 1 0 3 0 3 64 1 8 0 0 5 0 0 0 13 64 1 5 5 0 1 16 13 64 2 5 5 0 3 32 13 64 2 5 5 0 3 32 13 64 3 3 3 3 3 0 5 0 1 18 13 64 3 0 5 0 1 18 13 64 3 0 5 0 1 18 13 64 1 5 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 13 64 2 5 5 0 3 32 13 64 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 1 4 1 16 1 0 3 64 2 0 5 64 2 5 3 32 2 0 5 64 2 0 5 64 0 4 1 64 0 4 1 64 1 5 1 16 0 4 1 64 2 5 3 32 0 4 1 64 0 2 4 0 1...

Page 32: ...32 13 64 2 5 5 0 3 32 13 64 0 0 5 0 0 13 64 2 5 5 0 3 32 13 64 2 5 5 0 3 32 13 64 2 5 5 0 3 32 13 64 2 0 5 0 5 64 13 64 3 0 5 0 1 8 13 64 1 5 5 0 1 16 13 64 0 0 5 0 0 13 64 0 5 2 5 1 32 3 32 0 0 5 0 0 13 64 0 0 5 0 0 13 64 0 0 5 0 0 13 64 0 0 5 0 0 13 64 0 0 5 0 0 13 64 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 1 64 0 4 1 64 0 4 1 64 1 6 1 16 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 1 4 1 16 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 2 5...

Page 33: ...n will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker 1 Reverse side 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 7 6 5 Turn the tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread ten sion 1 Locks appears on reverse side of fabric 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 Tighter 5 4 3 The 5 setting on the tension dial is a guide for working normal fabrics medium weight However the actual stitch...

Page 34: ...NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle and then turn off the power 2 Raise the presser foot lever 3 Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot holder to release the foot 1 Presser foot holder 4 Place the presser foot pin directly below the holder end and lower the presser foot lever to attach the presser foot 1 Holder end 2 Foot pin 1 1 2 PRESSER FOOT Changing the presser f...

Page 35: ...aise the needle and then turn off the power 2 Remove the screw on the presser foot holder 1 Disk shaped screwdriver 3 Change the foot and screw back on tightly Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot Embroidery foot Q Zipper foot I 1 ...

Page 36: ... lever to the left will lower the feed dogs for example during button sewing If you wish to continue sewing normally slide the lever to the right in order to raise the feed dogs The feed dogs cannot be raised if the balance wheel does not turn even if the lever is slid to the right FEED DOGS ...

Page 37: ...n or tighten the needle clamp screw with a strong force otherwise it way be damaged 4 With the flat side of the needle facing the back insert the nee dle as far as it will go up against the needle stopper 5 Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver 1 Needle stopper Checking the needle 1 2 1 1 Installing the needle securely Place the needle on a flat surface and check whether the space between t...

Page 38: ...ow the above chart when choosing fabric thread and needle combinations Failure to do so could result in uneven stitching puckered fabric or skipped stitches Furthermore use of a thin needle size 9 11 on a heavyweight fabric such as denim could cause bent or broken needles 60 80 60 80 50 80 60 80 60 90 50 80 40 50 50 50 50 80 50 80 50 80 30 30 11 14 9 11 14 16 Golden needle 11 14 9 14 14 16 Thread ...

Page 39: ...nd cut the thread 2 Lower the presser foot While pressing the re verse stitch b ut ton sew 3 4 stitches in re verse to make a reinforcement stitch Then release the REVERSE STITCH button and press the START STOP button to begin se wing 1 Reinforcement stitch 3 4 stitches 3 At the end of a seam press the REVERSE STITCH button again to sew another reinforcement stitch Reverse stitches are sewn while ...

Page 40: ...s from the edge of the f abric while still allowing you to r un the edge of the f oot along the edge of the f abric 3 5 3 6 Keep the needle at the cor ner of the f abric then raise the presser foot and tur n the fabric When stitching a hem less than 5 cm in width baste cor ners change directions and pull the thread behind the f oot while se w ing 1 Less than 0 5 cm Changing needle position Sewing ...

Page 41: ...c k of the presser foot Lower presser foot and contin ue stitching Sewing curves Sewing thick seams Sewing thick fabric When you raise the presser foot lever further the presser foot is raised to a higher position to handle thic ker fabrics With the presser f oot in the up position r aise the presser foot lever higher to make room for thicker fabrics 5 3 If the f abric will not f eed at the beginn...

Page 42: ...abiliz er material under the fabric and then start sewing 1 Paper The free arm is handy when sewing hard to reach areas like hems and cuffs on pant legs Remove the accessor y case to use it Sewing thin fabric Using the free arm 1 ...

Page 43: ...2 Reinforcedstitc h 1 2 J 5 3 5 3 Use on knit fabrics that stretch Do not stretch f abric while sewing with this stitch Use on high stress areas like the arm holes of sleeves and the crotch of slac ks as a strengthening stitch Stretch stitch Triple stitch ...

Page 44: ...tchw ork Sew the overcasting along the edge of the f abric so that the r ight hand side needle drop point is o ver the edge of the f abric 1 Needle drop point 5 3 5 Attach the applique using adhesiv e or basting then se w it Zigza g Overcasting using a zigzag stitch Applique using a zigzag stitch 1 ...

Page 45: ... ners by using a narrow stitch width Turn back the desired width of f abric and position it o ver the lower fabric then sew so that the stitch br idges both pieces of f abric 1 Upper fabric 2 Lower fabric Patchwork for crazy quilt Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch 1 2 ...

Page 46: ...G Elasticzigza g J 5 3 5 3 Stretch elastic while se wing 1 Elastic Band Use when sewing stretchab le fabrics Allow the needle to drop off over the edge of the f abric while sewing Attaching elastic bands Overcasting 1 ...

Page 47: ...igza g Presser f oot J 4 Zigza g Presserf oot J Combination str aight stitch and o vercast zigzag Use on heavy weight fabrics Attach G foot Keep foot guide along edge of fabric while sewing hem as illustrated in the dr awing 1 Guide 5 3 Overcasting Overcasting 1 1 CAUTION After the stitch width has been adjusted turn the balance wheel by hand and check that the needle does not touch the presser fo...

Page 48: ...o that needle drops slightly o ver the edge of f abric while sewing 1 Needle Drop Point 5 3 For use on a wide range of fabrics Attach J f oot Keep foot on the edge of f abric so needle drops slightly o ver the edge while se w ing 1 Needle Drop Point 5 3 Overcasting Overcasting 1 1 J J ...

Page 49: ... h 2 Blind hem stitc h R 2 Attach presser f oot R Lower the presser foot so that its guide meets the edge of the f olded hem 1 Guide 2 Folded hem 3 Adjust the needle position using the stitch width setting k eys so that needle slightly catches the f old of the hem and then sew the fabric 1 Needle drop position 4 Turn over the fabric and remove the basting stitch 1 Reverse side 2 Surface 2 3 1 2 1 ...

Page 50: ...tting k ey This moves the needle closer to the f old Touch the key stitch width setting k ey This moves the needle away from the f old If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enough If the needle catches the fold of hem too much ...

Page 51: ...ly gauge buttonhole siz e CAUTION Pass the thread underneath the presser foot 3 5 3 Raise the presser foot and adjust the f abric so that the red mark on the foot is o ver the starting mark of your buttonhole Lower the presser foot into position 1 Mark on fabric for buttonhole position 2 Red mark on presser foot 3 5 A 4 Lower the buttonhole le ver and position it behind the metal bracket on the b ...

Page 52: ...i cally after sewing is completed Use a courser stitch density when se wing on heavyw eight fabrics and other difficult f abrics 3 5 6 Insert a pin in front of the inside edge of both bar tac ks Insert the seam ripper into center of b uttonhole Cut to wards the first pin Then cut to ward the other pin 1 Pin Order of one cycle 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 1 Reinforcement stitch ...

Page 53: ... move any slack and trim any surplus length Trim and remove any threads sewn through the center of the buttonhole with the seam r ipper Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate Odd shaped buttons Use scale on the b uttonholer f oot to gauge b uttonhole siz e Buttonholer scale is g raduated in half centimetres Adjust size of buttonholes on scale according to diameter thic kness of but tons 1 Th...

Page 54: ... poc ket facing you CAUTION After the presser foot lever has been lowered set the presser foot so that there is no gap be hind the section marked with an A otherwise the size of the stitch will not be correct To do this push the presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown in the figure Pass the thread underneath the presser foot 3 5 3 Check the first needle drop point and lo wer the pres...

Page 55: ...op au tomatically after sewing is completed 3 5 Thick fabrics If the zipper slide gets in the w ay lower the needle all the way through the cloth lift the f oot and move the slider out of the w ay 1 Presser foot 2 Cardboard Use a larger stitch length when w orking with heavyw eight fabrics that don t f eed very easily 1 2 ...

Page 56: ...e 1 2 3 1 Applique 2 Zig zag 3 Fagoting 1 Attach presser foot J Make sure that the needle drop point is just outside the applique and then start sewing 1 Applique Sewing the applique around corners 1 Stop the machine and position the needle just outside the applique 2 Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric as needed to keep the correct needle position 1 2 1 1 1 2 Finish 1 Needle drop point ...

Page 57: ... care to leave a little space between the stitches and the edge of the fabric Use to put a decorative trim on shirt collars and handkerchiefs 2 Carefully cut along the outsides of the stitching taking care not to cut the threads 1 2 1 Scallop 2 Scallop ...

Page 58: ... the seam open from the wrong side of the cloth 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 1 cm 3 8 4 Reverse side Attach the J foot Line the presser foot up along the center of the seam and sew 1 Surface 2 Seam 3 1 1 Patchwork stitch 2 3 1 1 4 4 2 ...

Page 59: ... with a basting stitch in the middle 1 Zipper slide 2 Basting 3 Zipper 4 Reverse side Centered application 2 Attach the I foot see p 32 Turn the needle position adjust ment knob on the back of the foot to position the foot so that the needle comes down over the right side of the foot as shown Adjust foot position so the needle is positioned over the right side of the foot when sewing the left side...

Page 60: ...ch I foot see p 32 Use the needle position adjustment knob on back of the foot to position the foot so the needle is positioned over the right groove of the foot as illustrated in diagram Adjust foot position so that needle is positioned over the left side of the foot when sewing to the right of the zipper and to the right side of the foot when sewing to the left of the zipper 1 Left Right 2 Loose...

Page 61: ...eft side of the foot as illustrated in diagram 1 Needle drop point 6 Sew a few stitches in reverse at the base of the opening to reinforce your stitching Keep left edge of foot along the teeth of the zipper while sewing up the side of the zipper When you are about 5cm from the top of the zipper stop machine drop needle down through fabric remove basting move the slide out of your way and finish se...

Page 62: ... stitches about one centimeter apart 1 About 1 cm 25 64 Use to add a decorative touch to garments Pull the bottom of the threads to gather the cloth and iron gathers J 1 Attach the J foot Sew new rows of stitches over the top of the straight stitched rows 2 Pull out the threads used in the straight stitched rows 1 ...

Page 63: ...hits the button while sewing it could break and cause injury 1 1 Zig zag 2 Attach button sew on foot sold separately 3 Select the Place the button under the presser foot Match up needle position with button holes Lower the foot 4 Turn the hand wheel slowly to make sure the needle enters the button holes without hitting the button Sew about ten stitches and you re ready for the next button CAUTION ...

Page 64: ...Then tie the thread ends together and cut the threads at the sewing start 6 When you are finished attaching buttons make sure to return the feed dogs to their original position 1 Feed dog adjustment lever First sew the two holes which are closest to you Once they have been sewn raise the presser foot move the needle to the next two holes and then sew them in the same way Attaching buttons with fou...

Page 65: ... hands and other items away from the embroidery unit carriage and embroidery hoop while they are in motion Injury could result 1 Hoop holder 2 Carriage 3 Connector Always store memory cards in the accessory case Always turn machine off before removing the embroidery unit or memory cards Please note that the small embroidery hoop optional will not work with certain pattern sizes and sewing position...

Page 66: ...damage could result 1 Turn off sewing machine 2 Slide accessory case to the left and remove it 3 Remove cover of the embroidery unit Attach unit to the ma chine as shown in the drawing until you hear a click sound CAUTION Always make sure the unit is pressed all the way into the machine to ensure accurate stitching ...

Page 67: ...ery unit Always make sure to remove the hoop before pushing the key button If you push key while the small hoop sold separately is still attached the hoop will hit the foot and this could result in personal injury 2 Turn the power off Pull the embroidery unit to the left and remove the unit while pushing the Release button CAUTION Always turn the power off when removing the embroidery unit Failure...

Page 68: ... in the diagram on your screen 2 Press key CAUTION Keep hands and other objects away from the carriage It could cause injury The sewing machine might make a buzzing sound if defaults are not set Do not be alarmed This does not that something s broken Simply make sure there are no embroidery hoops attached and turn the power on again Different types of embroidery patterns will appear on the screen ...

Page 69: ...0 and 2 70 mean pattern number total number of pat terns this shows the first and second patterns out of a group of 70 to choose from Pushing the key will bring you to the next screen shown in the diagram Pressing key will skip ten patterns forward 2 Touch the pattern on the screen to select the pattern you wish to embroider ...

Page 70: ...67 3 The Sew screen will appear Pushing key will bring you back to the previous screen ...

Page 71: ...broider Once you have selected the border shape you will automatically be taken to the stitch selection screen Pushing the key button will take you onto the next screen of stitches Pressing the key will take you back to the previ ous screen 3 Choose your stitch There is a total of 12 stitches available for you to choose from for your border Push the key to go to the next screen of stitches Press t...

Page 72: ...For practice try the word BUS 1 Press key The letter B should appear at the top of your screen as shown in the diagram 2 Press the key to get to the next screen of letters 3 Press key Now the BU should appear at the top of your screen 4 Press key The entire word BUS should appear at the top of your screen It s that easy ...

Page 73: ...70 Numerals and punctuation Pushing the key will take you to the Punctuation and Number screens Lower and upper case letters The key button allows you to alternate between upper and lower case lettering ...

Page 74: ...e The arrow on card should be facing you and pointing to the left into the machine Push the card straight in so it goes all the way in CAUTION Do not attempt to force the card into the machine in any direc tion other than the direction the arrow is pointing Attempting to do so could cause damage 3 See pages 65 70 for directions on choosing stitches and em broidery patterns O I ...

Page 75: ...sign 1 Press the key to go back to the previous screen If you choose the wrong character Press key Each time you press delete it will delete the last character on the top of the screen To change size Pressing the key Large Medium Small button until the desired size is highlighted ...

Page 76: ...For practice try entering the characters ABCDEFGH 1 Press key The letters will scroll across your screen to the left starting with the first letter selected The screen only scrolls if the letters will not all fit in the screen ...

Page 77: ...cs that cannot be ironed you can use the stabilizers by placing them under the cloth without actually attaching it THREAD and NEEDLE Upper thread embroidery thread 50 Bobbin thread embroidery bobbin thread X81164 001 Perfect needlework cannot be guaranteed with the use of other threads Home sewing machine needle 75 11 Do not use ballpoint needles THREAD NEEDLE Types of embroidery frames CAUTION De...

Page 78: ...he fabric Gently remove the fab ric from the frame without loosening the adjusting screw Be sure to align the mark on the inner frame with the mark on the outer frame 1 Inner frame 2 Outer frame 3 Loosen 4 Adjusting screw 3 Tighten screw of outer hoop to hold fabric and inner hoop in place Remove fabric and inner hoop For best results lay the outer frame on a flat table surface and lay the fabric ...

Page 79: ...k doesn t move out of place 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Surface of fabric 6 Remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider 1 Finger hole for removing grid 1 2 3 Press down firmly until the outer frame and inner frame are at the same height 1 ...

Page 80: ...er until a click is heard CAUTION Always make sure to attach the hoop by both pins If the hoop is not firmly attached it could mess up your stitching 1 Embroidery arm frame holder 2 Pins CAUTION Be sure to wait until the embroidery unit has finished initializing before fitting the embroidery frame Refer to page 65 Removing the embroidery frame 5 3 1 2 1 While holding the frame with both hands pull...

Page 81: ...h pattern is suggested color to use Some parts may not have a color displayed above them you can sew these parts with any color you like Refer to Color screen 2 Thread the needle for the first color and pass it through em broidery foot Q Hold this thread in your left hand while leav ing a certain amount of slack in the thread CAUTION Be sure to raise the presser foot lever before threading the nee...

Page 82: ...r thread changes 6 Continue changing threads and starting the machine through the third and fourth colors After it has sewn the fourth and last color it will stop automatically The screen will automati cally return to the first screen 7 Trim excess threads Embroidering order for pattern parts 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 83: ...ue sewing Correct thread tension Poor stitch tension can result in poor stitch conformation puckered fabric and thread breakage Decrease the upper thread tension Increase the upper thread tension Surface of the fabric is about one third of the total width Reverse side of the fabric If upper thread tension is too tight The lower thread will be vis ible on top If upper thread tension is too loose Th...

Page 84: ...s Press key Colored sections will move one after another to the left from the first colored section to be stitched to last Automatically scrolls at a rate of one screen per 3 seconds After scrolling through all color changes you will be taken back to the first screen ...

Page 85: ...for the pattern will be calculated and displayed on the screen Press key to return to previous screen means time remaining time required The machine s calculations do not include the amount of time it takes you to change threads 2 minutes 2 minutes Press key to return to the color screen ...

Page 86: ...ction of the arrow Press this to flip the design to the left or right mirror image Not applicable to all patterns Press to move the embroidery hoop so you may check your work Press to move placement of the needle from the center to the lower left side of the work Displays the embroidery hoops that can be used for the selected pattern Small hoop Optional Regular hoop 1 2 3 4 1 Shows size of the pat...

Page 87: ...ng so could cause broken needles and possible injury Checking the embroidering area Press key to move the hoop so you can check your work Make sure to watch it closely to make sure it returns to the exact same position when you re done checking your work CAUTION Do not lower the needle while the hoop is in motion Doing so could cause broken needles and possible injury ...

Page 88: ...egin embroidering as shown in the dia gram 2 Press key The embroidery hoop will move to place the needle above the lower left corner of the pattern 3 Use the directional arrows to match the foot up with the mark where you wish your design to be placed 4 Sew the pattern ...

Page 89: ... rection CAUTION When rotating the pattern make sure you are using a hoop that can do this Using a hoop other than what is indicated on the screen could cause the needle to hit the frame and result in injury ABC ABC Mirroring patterns Press key to key it as shown When key is highlighted it indicates that the design has been mirrored Not applicable to all patterns ...

Page 90: ...lect or delete a pattern from the key screen If you wish to do so push key to return to the previous screen 2 Press key 3 Press key to make the pattern larger or key to make it smaller Some border patterns can be enlarged more than others Press key to return border to its original size Press key to return to the previous screen ...

Page 91: ...ty Coarse density Press key to return to normal stitch density Press key to go back to the previous screen Multi colored lettering 1 Press key then press key 2 Press key The machine will automatically stop after each character is sewn so that you can change threads for each character Press key a second time to return to regular single colored lettering Press key to return to the previous screen ...

Page 92: ... thread broke If unab le to retur n to the point the thread brok e Press key to go to first stitch of that color and then key to adv ance near the point of the thread break age Returns to the first stitch of the color without sew ing Advances to the first stitch of the next color with out sewing Goes back one stitch at a time Hold the button down to change from 6 stitches at a time to 9 stitches a...

Page 93: ...wer the presser foot and push start Continuing after the power shuts off Example Continuing from a position within the second color 1 Select the pattern press key and then press key 2 Press key to go to the first stitch of the second color 3 Press key to advance to a position a few stitches before you left off 4 Lower the foot and press start Note If you change the pattern placement on the layout ...

Page 94: ...n of the needle over the fabric from the center to the lower left corner 3 Press START STOP button After ABC has been stitched move the fabric so the foot is in position to stitch DE 1 Ending position 4 Enter DE and press key 5 Press key again to move the position of the needle from the center of the fabric to the lower left corner 1 ...

Page 95: ...BC 1 Needle position of last stitch 7 Press START STOP button Outline Embroidery 1 Press key to display the outline of the pattern on your screen 2 Lower the presser foot and begin stitching Try something different by stitching only the outline of the pattern Multi color sewing Single color sewing 1 ...

Page 96: ... and the stitch as in step 1 Do not change pattern size or position You can use frame patterns with the same shape and size to sew appliques 3 Apply a thin layer of fabric glue to the rear of the applique material which is created in step 1 and then attach it to the base fabric so that it follows the frame shape just stitched 4 Without changing the frame shape or size select the stitch and use it ...

Page 97: ... remove the stabilizer carefully We recommend Brother stabilizers designed especially for use with our machines Example A 1 Iron on to attach to fabric If you don t wish to use an iron you may attach by basting 2 Stabilizer Example B 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer Example C 1 Ribbon Secure with double sided tape 2 Stabilizer 1 1 2 1 2 2 ...

Page 98: ...ge that already has some thing saved on it the old pattern will be deleted to make room for the new one Do not shut off the power while saving a pattern 1 If an embroidery design is already stored in memory at the chosen position it will be displayed on your screen 4 Pattern has been saved You can save patterns of linked characters and restore them when you wish to use them See page 5 for directio...

Page 99: ...96 Restoring saved designs For example to restore the word GIRL 1 Press key 2 Press key 3 Press key 4 Pattern has been restored ...

Page 100: ...the surface of the sewing machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface After cleaning it once in this way wipe it again with a dry cloth Cleaning the shuttle Sewing performance will be affected and bobbin thread detection will become unreliable if dust collects in the shuttle It should be kept clean at all times 1 Turn off the power and...

Page 101: ...ccumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle and race with a brush or a vacuum cleaner 1 Race 2 Shuttle 3 Cleaning brush 5 Remove the race and check that the notch of the shuttle is lined up in its original position by lining up the shuttle projec tion with the spring and insert the race 1 Projection 2 Spring 6 Close needle plate and screw it shut 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 102: ...he reverse side of sewing head Remove the end cap 1 Screw 2 End cap 3 Replace the snap in the light bulb with a new one 1 Light bulb Light bulbs are available through your dealer 8V 2 4 W Parts code X50228001 CAUTION Do not use Brother 12V 5W light bulbs designed for use with this machine part XA2037001 Do not use other bulbs Bulbs can be purchased at a Brother dealer near you 4 Set the end cap 5 ...

Page 103: ...tly P 20 22 P 97 98 P 34 P 16 22 NO NO NO NO Upper thread is entangled Remove thread ends in the race or shuttle Bobbin is not threaded properly in the shuttle Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread Correct needle is not used Change to proper needle Correct needle is not used Change to proper needle P 97 98 P 19 P 34 P 34 NO NO NO NO Spool of thread is not correctly set Set spool of th...

Page 104: ...button Set of bobbin thread is not correct Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread Thin or stretch fabric is being used with no stabilizer fabric attached Attach stabilizer fabric Stitch length is set at no feeding Set stitch length properly P 20 P 19 P 74 P 27 29 NO NO NO NO The embroidery frame has been attached to the machine incorrectly Attach the embroidery frame to the machine cor...

Page 105: ...ery unit does not work Main power switch is in the off position Turn the power on LCD touch screen is hard to read LCD contrast is not correct Adjust the LCD contrast P 34 P 23 P 12 P 13 NO NO NO Correct needle is not used Change to proper needle Main power switch is in the off position Turn the power on Embroidery unit is not correctly connected to the machine Connect embroidery unit properly to ...

Page 106: ...ow This message is dis played during embroidery mode if you push the START STOP button without first lifting presser foot when changing threads If you are not changing threads just raise and lower the presser foot to begin sewing again This message is displayed when the START STOP or REVERSE STITCH button is pressed while the presser foot or embroi dery foot is raised This message is dis played if...

Page 107: ...g embroidery mode This message will appear if you attempt to select a pattern while you are still in mode This message is dis played when the key is touched during em broidering or if the ma chine is stopped between color changes This message will appear if you press key while the machine is stitching This message is dis played when a key on the screen is touched while the needle is down This mess...

Page 108: ...emory This message will appear during embroidery mode if you have combined a group of characters to gether that extend beyond the boundary of the em broidery hoop This message is dis played when START STOP button or RE VERSE STITCH button are pressed while no pat tern has been selected This message is dis played if the frame pattern for embroidering has not been completely input and when the START...

Page 109: ... HOLE STITCH BAR TACK Buttonholes for blouses and shirts Buttonholes for pajamas and shirts Buttonholes for stretch fabric Reinforcement at opening of pocket etc APPLIQUE SCALLOP Appliques Decorating collar of blouse edge of handkerchief FAGOTING DECORA TIVE FAGOTING TRIPLE ZIGZAG SCALLOP DECORA TIVE SMOCK ING Smocking decorative stitching Fagoting decorative stitching Decorative stitching Decorat...

Page 110: ...art Frame pattern embroidering chart Sizes can be enlarged or reduced Frames Stitch Sizes L 30mm 1 3 16 M 15mm 9 16 S 7 5mm 1 4 Sizes L 30mm 1 3 16 M 15mm 9 16 S 10mm 0 3 8 Sizes L 30mm 1 3 16 M 15mm 9 16 S 9mm 0 3 8 PATTERNS PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE ...

Page 111: ...339 2 058 3 843 4 900 1 405 2 507 3 800 4 205 1 843 2 900 3 019 1 513 2 030 3 205 4 339 5 900 1 513 2 507 1 005 2 707 1 001 2 900 1 086 1 614 1 513 2 328 3 515 4 085 5 086 6 079 7 515 1 155 2 463 1 463 2 124 1 512 2 370 1 152 2 003 1 155 2 483 1 463 2 155 1 005 2 149 1 155 2 463 1 124 2 003 1 158 2 473 1 463 2 005 3 158 1 473 2 224 3 155 1 003 2 370 3 604 4 331 5 463 1 354 2 444 3 370 4 003 5 122 ...

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