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Computerized Embroidery Machine

Operation Manual

GETTING READY

EMBROIDERY

APPENDIX

English

882-U30

XD1628-051

Printed in Taiwan

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock

1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,

when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the

machine unattended.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

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

when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp

the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.

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

• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.

3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has

been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest

authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4 Always keep your work area clear:

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the

machine free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

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

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

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

administered.

5 Special care is required when embroidering:

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

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

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

needle area.

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

• Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering.

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6 This machine is not a toy:

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

• Do not use outdoors.

7 For a longer service life:

• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store

the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders

can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet,

needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

8 For repair or adjustment:

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

• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table

in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem

persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

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

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

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND

CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

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

mark, rating as marked on plug.

• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you

should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.

FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220-240V

COUNTRIES AND MEXICO

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................5

Machine Features ................................................................................................................5

Accessories..........................................................................................................................6

Included accessories .........................................................................................................................................6

Optional accessories .........................................................................................................................................7

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions .....................................................................8

Front view.........................................................................................................................................................8

Needle and embroidery foot section .................................................................................................................9

Right-side/rear view ..........................................................................................................................................9

Operation buttons...........................................................................................................................................10

Operation panel..............................................................................................................................................11

GETTING READY 13

Embroidery Step by Step ...................................................................................................14

Attaching the Embroidery Unit..........................................................................................15

Embroidery unit precautions ........................................................................................................................... 15

Attaching the embroidery unit......................................................................................................................... 15

Removing the embroidery unit ........................................................................................................................16

Turning the Machine On/Off.............................................................................................18

Power supply precautions ...............................................................................................................................18

Turning on the machine ..................................................................................................................................19

Turning off the machine ..................................................................................................................................19

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation............................................................................20

Viewing the LCD.............................................................................................................................................20

Changing the machine settings........................................................................................................................21

Checking machine operating procedures ........................................................................................................23

Winding/Installing the Bobbin...........................................................................................24

Bobbin precautions .........................................................................................................................................24

Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................24

Installing the bobbin .......................................................................................................................................28

Upper Threading ...............................................................................................................30

About the spool of thread ................................................................................................................................30

Threading the upper thread .............................................................................................................................30

Threading the needle ...................................................................................................................................... 32

Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) ................................................................34

Replacing the Needle ........................................................................................................35

Needle precautions.........................................................................................................................................35

Checking the needle .......................................................................................................................................35

Replacing the needle.......................................................................................................................................36

EMBROIDERY 39

Embroidering Neatly .........................................................................................................40

What to prepare ..............................................................................................................................................40

Preparing the Fabric ..........................................................................................................42

Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric ..................................................................................................... 42

Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame.......................................................................................................43

Attaching the Embroidery Frame.......................................................................................47

Attaching the embroidery frame ...................................................................................................................... 47

Removing the embroidery frame ..................................................................................................................... 48

Selecting Embroidery Patterns...........................................................................................49

Copyright information .................................................................................................................................... 49

Embroidery pattern types.................................................................................................................................49

LCD (liquid crystal display) operation .............................................................................................................50

Selecting characters ........................................................................................................................................52

Selecting an embroidery pattern......................................................................................................................53

Selecting a frame pattern.................................................................................................................................54

Using an embroidery card (sold separately) ....................................................................................................55

Embroidering.....................................................................................................................56

Embroidering attractive finishes.......................................................................................................................56

Embroidering a pattern.................................................................................................................................... 57

Appliquéing ...................................................................................................................................................59

Editing and Saving Patterns ...............................................................................................61

Adjusting the layout ........................................................................................................................................61

Storing patterns ...............................................................................................................................................63

Adjusting the thread tension............................................................................................................................ 64

Resewing ........................................................................................................................................................65

Thread runs out partway through a design.......................................................................................................65

Stopping while embroidering ..........................................................................................................................66

Bobbin Case Adjustment ...................................................................................................68

Correct tension................................................................................................................................................68

Bobbin thread is loose.....................................................................................................................................68

Bobbin thread is tight ......................................................................................................................................68

APPENDIX 69

Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................70

Cleaning the machine surface .........................................................................................................................70

Cleaning the race............................................................................................................................................70

Attaching the Embroidery Foot..........................................................................................72

Attaching the embroidery Foot “Q”................................................................................................................. 72

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................74

Error messages ................................................................................................................................................78

Adjusting the LCD...........................................................................................................................................81

Operation beep...............................................................................................................................................81

Canceling the operation beep .........................................................................................................................82

Index .................................................................................................................................83

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Before using the machine, carefully read the

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the

various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be

accessed for future reference.

Machine Features

a Simple bobbin-winding

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

b Quick-set bobbin

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

c Automatic thread cutting

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

d Embroidery

You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery

cards (page 39).

Accessories

Included accessories

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

contact your retailer.

1. 2. 3.* 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17.

*75/11 3 needles

90/14 1 needle

No. Part Name

Part Code

No. Part Name

Part Code

U.S.A. / Canada

Others

U.S.A. / Canada

Others

1 Seam ripper X54243-051 10 Spool net XA5523-020

2 Bobbin (4) SA156

SFB:

XA5539-

151

11 Operation manual XD1628-121

12 Quick reference guide XD1629-021

Embroidery foot “Q”

(on machine)

XD0474-151

3 Needle set X59535-051

4 Cleaning brush X59476-021

Embroidery set (large)

H 18cm X W 13 cm

(H 7 inches X W 5 inches)

SA444/EF84

EF84:

XD0600-

002

5 Screwdriver (large) XC8349-021

6 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051

7 Spool cap (large) 130012-024 15 Scissors XC1807-121

8 Spool cap (medium) XE1372-001 16 Dust cover XZ5004-021

9 Spool cap (small) 130013-124 17 Accessory bag XC4487-021

Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories.

Memo

z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized

service center.

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

z Visit your nearest authorized retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your

machine.

1. 2. 3. 4.

No. Part Name

Part Code

No. Part Name

Part Code

U.S.A. / Canada

Other

U.S.A. / Canada

Other

Brother poly #90

bobbin thread

EBT-PE

EBT-PEN:

XC5996-001 5

Embroidery set (medium)

H 10 cm X W 10 cm

(H 4 inches X W 4 inches)

SA443/

EF83

EF83:

XD0599-002

Water solude stabilizer SA520

BM4: X81267-001

EBT-CEN

Embroidery set (extra large

(multi-position))

H 30 cm X W 13 cm

(H 12 inches X W 5 inches)

SA445

EF85:

XD0601-002

Stabilizer material for

embroidery

SA519

BM3: X81175-001

EBT-CEN

3 Embroidery card

–

Embroidery set (small)

H 2 cm X W 6 cm

(H 1 inch X W 2-1/2

inches)

SA442/

EF82

EF82:

XD0598-002

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the

machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.

Front view

a Thread guide plate

Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when

threading the upper thread.

b Thread guide cover

Like with the thread guide plate, pass the thread around

the thread guide cover when threading the upper

thread.

c Spool pin

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

d Bobbin winding thread guide

Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding

the bobbin thread.

e Top cover

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

spool pin.

f Bobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

g Operation panel

From the operation panel, patterns can be selected and

edited, and operations for using the machine can be

displayed (page 11).

h Embroidery unit connector slot

Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.

i Presser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower

the presser foot

j Operation buttons

Use these buttons to operate the machine.

k Embroidery unit

Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then

attach the embroidery frame.

l Thread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

m Needle threader lever

Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.

n Thread take-up lever check window

Look through the window to check the position of the

take-up lever.

Needle and embroidery foot section

a Thread guide disk

Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when

using the needle threader to thread the needle.

b Needle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread

guide.

c Needle plate

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

needle plate.

d Needle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case

and race.

e Bobbin cover/bobbin case

Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin

into the bobbin case.

f Embroidery foot “Q”

This presser foot is used for embroidering.

Right-side/rear view

a Handle

Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the

machine.

b Handwheel

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to

raise and lower the needle.

c Embroidery card slot

Insert the embroidery card.

d Air vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be

exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the

machine is being used.

e Power supply jack

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power

supply jack.

f Main power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the machine on and

off.

Memo

z Refer to pages 8 through 11 while you are

learning to use your machine.

Operation buttons

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

a Start/stop button

Press the start/stop button to start or stop embroidering.

The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the

button is pressed. When embroidering is stopped, the

needle is lowered in the fabric.

The button changes color according to the machine’s

operation mode.

b Needle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the

needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

c Thread cutter button

Press the thread cutter button after embroidering is

stopped to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads.

CAUTION

Note

z Do not press the thread cutter button if there

is no fabric under the presser foot or while

the machine is embroidering, otherwise

damage to the machine may occur.

z When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon

thread or other special threads, use the

thread cutter on the side of the machine.

Green: The machine is ready to embroider or

is embroidering.

Red: The machine can not embroider.

Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin

thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is

moved to the right side.

● Do not press the thread cutter button

after the threads have already been cut,

otherwise the needle may break, the

threads may become tangled or damage

to the machine may occur.

Operation panel

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

a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel)

Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform

operations.

For details, refer to “LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Operation” (page 20).

b Back key

Press to return to the previous screen.

c Previous page key

Press to display the previous screen when there are

items that are not displayed on the LCD.

d Next page key

Press to display the next screen when there are items

that are not displayed on the LCD.

e Memory key

Press to store patterns in the machine's memory.

f Embroidery key

Press to display the pattern type selection screen.

g Settings key

Press to display the settings screen.

h Help key

Press to get help on using the machine.

Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread /

bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery

unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle

replacement.

1 GETTING READY

The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter.

Embroidery Step by Step .........................................................................................14

Attaching the Embroidery Unit................................................................................15

Embroidery unit precautions ..............................................................................15

Attaching the embroidery unit ...........................................................................15

Removing the embroidery unit...........................................................................16

Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................18

Power supply precautions ..................................................................................18

Turning on the machine .....................................................................................19

Turning off the machine .....................................................................................19

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation..................................................................20

Viewing the LCD ................................................................................................20

Changing the machine settings...........................................................................21

Checking machine operating procedures ...........................................................23

Winding/Installing the Bobbin.................................................................................24

Bobbin precautions ............................................................................................24

Winding the bobbin ...........................................................................................24

Installing the bobbin ..........................................................................................28

Upper Threading .....................................................................................................30

About the spool of thread ..................................................................................30

Threading the upper thread................................................................................30

Threading the needle..........................................................................................32

Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)..................34

Replacing the Needle ..............................................................................................35

Needle precautions ............................................................................................35

Checking the needle...........................................................................................35

Replacing the needle ..........................................................................................36

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Embroidery Step by Step

The basic steps for embroidery are as follows.

↓

Attaching the embroidery

unit

Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the

machine does not operate.)

For details, refer to “Attaching the embroidery unit” (page 15).

2 Checking the needle

Use a needle matched to the fabric.

For details on replacing the needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page

36).

Setting up the bobbin

thread

For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in

place.

For details, refer to “Winding/Installing the Bobbin” (page 24).

4 Preparing the fabric

Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery

frame.

For details, refer to “Preparing the Fabric” (page 42).

Attaching the embroidery

frame

Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

For details, refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Frame” (page 47).

6 Selecting a pattern

Select an embroidery pattern.

For details, refer to “Selecting Embroidery Patterns” (page 49).

7 Checking the layout

Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern.

For details on adjusting the layout, refer to “Adjusting the layout” (page

61).

Setting up the embroidery

thread

Set up the embroidery thread according to the pattern.

For details, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 30).

Attaching the Embroidery Unit 15

Attaching the Embroidery Unit

This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. Before turning on the machine, attach the

embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.

Embroidery unit precautions

Cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained

below.

CAUTION

Note

z Do not touch the connector in the

embroidery unit connector slot. The

connector could be damaged, and it may

cause malfunctions.

z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage,

and do not forcefully move it. It may cause

malfunctions.

Attaching the embroidery unit

Get the included embroidery unit ready.

Turn off the machine.

Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine

arm.

Push it in until it clicks and stops.

X The embroidery unit is attached.

Turn on the machine.

• For details, refer to “Turning on the machine”

(page 19).

X The confirmation message is displayed.

● Do not move the machine with the

embroidery unit in place. The embroidery

unit may be dropped and cause injury.

● Keep your hands and other objects away

from the embroidery carriage and frame.

Otherwise injury may result.

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Be sure that no objects or hands are near the

embroidery unit and press .

• When an animation is displayed on the

screen, the message above will be displayed

if you touch the screen with your finger.

X The carriage moves to its initial position.

a 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 power

on again.

X The screen for selecting the embroidery

pattern type is displayed.

• For details on the embroidery patterns, refer

to “Selecting Embroidery Patterns” (page 49).

Removing the embroidery unit

Make sure that the machine is completely stopped

and follow the instructions below.

Remove the embroidery frame.

• For details on removing the embroidery

frame, refer to “Removing the embroidery

frame” (page 48).

Press , and then press .

X The embroidery carriage moves into a

position where it can be stored.

Turn off the machine.

• For details, refer to “Turning off the machine”

(page 19).

CAUTION

● Do not put your hands or other objects

near the carriage. It may cause injury.

● Always turn off the machine before

removing the embroidery unit.

It may cause malfunctions if removed

when the machine is turned on.

Attaching the Embroidery Unit 17

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

● Do not carry the embroidery unit by

holding the release button compartment.

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Turning the Machine On/Off

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

Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.

WARNING

CAUTION

● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may

result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:

• When you are away from the machine

• After using the machine

• When the power fails during use

• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection

• During electrical storms

● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to

them. Fire or electric shock may result.

● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to

remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric

shock.

● Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted,

or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These

things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged,

take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.

● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a

fire may result.

Turning the Machine On/Off 19

Turning on the machine

Before turning on the machine, be sure to attach the

embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not

attached, the machine does not operate. (For details,

refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Unit” (page 15).)

Prepare the included power cord.

Make sure that the machine is turned off (the

main power switch is set to “ ”), and then

plug the power supply cord into the power

supply jack on the right side of the machine.

Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a

household electrical outlet.

a Power supply jack

Press the right side of the main power switch

on the right side of the machine to turn the

machine on (set it to “|”).

X The lamps, LCD and (Start/stop button)

light up when the machine is turned on.

Turning off the machine

When you are finished using the machine, turn it off.

In addition, before transporting the machine to

another location, be sure to turn it off.

Make sure that the machine is completely

stopped.

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 lamps go off when the machine is

turned off.

Unplug the power supply cord from the

electrical outlet.

Grasp the plug when unplugging the power

supply cord.

Unplug the power supply cord from the power

supply jack.

Note

z If a power outage occurs while the machine

is being operated, turn off the machine and

unplug the power supply cord. When

restarting the machine, follow the necessary

procedure to correctly operate the machine.

(For U.S.A. only)

z This appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade wider than the other). To reduce the

risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended

to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If

the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact

a qualified electrician to install the proper

outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation

From the LCD, patterns can be selected and edited, and operations for using the machine can be

displayed (page 11).

Viewing the LCD

When the machine is turned on, the opening screen appears. The screen shown below appears after the

confirmation message was displayed by lightly touching the LCD. (The machine can be set so that the opening

screen is not displayed (page 21).)

■ Pattern type selection screen

a Embroidery patterns

b Additional embroidery patterns

c Alphabet patterns

d Frame patterns

e Embroidery card

f Patterns stored in the machine's memory

g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position

Memo

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

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

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21

Changing the machine settings

Various machine operations and embroidery settings can be changed.

The attributes that can be set are listed below.

Note

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

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

Attribute Icon Details Settings

Thread

color

display

Changes the thread color display on the

embroidery screen.

Thread color/Time to embroider/

Needle count/Thread number (#123)

(When “Thread No. #123” is selected)

Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/

Madeira rayon/Sulky/Robison anton

Display unit

Selects the measurement units that are

displayed (only for embroidering).

mm/INCH

Embroidery

tension

Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering

(only for embroidering).

-8 to +8

Max

embroidery

speed

Specifies the maximum embroidering

speed.

Buzzer

Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded

with each operation (page 82).

Opening

screen

Sets whether or not to display the opening

screen when the power is turned on.

(There are models where this cannot be changed.)

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/

others

LCD

brightness

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.

Lighter Darker

Stitch

counter

Display the service count and the total

number of embroidery stitches. The service

count is a reminder to take your machine in

for regular servicing. (Contact your

authorized dealer for details.)

–

Product

number

NO.: The “NO.” is the number for the machine. –

Program

version

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GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Turn on the machine.

X The LCD comes on.

Press (Settings key) on the operation

panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press the item to be set.

Switch screens using (Previous page key)

and (Next page key).

 Example: Changing the maximum

embroidering speed

When settings are complete, press (Back

key).

X The initial screen appears again.

Note

z Settings that are changed are not lost when

the power is turned off.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23

Checking machine operating

procedures

Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread /

bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery

unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment /

needle replacement on the LCD.

Turn on the machine.

X The LCD comes on.

Press (Help key) on the operation panel.

X The help screen appears.

Press the item to be displayed.

a Upper threading

b Bobbin winding

c Bobbin installation

d Embroidery unit attachment

e Embroidery frame attachment

f Needle replacement

X The first screen describing the procedure for

the selected topic appears.

• Press (Back key) to return to the item

selection screen.

Press (Next page key) to switch to the

next page.

Press (Previous page key) to return to the

previous page.

 Example: Upper threading

After you finish checking, press (Back

key) two times.

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

Note

z For details on each topic, refer to the

corresponding page in this Operation

Manual.

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin

This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.

Bobbin precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions

concerning the bobbin.

CAUTION

Winding the bobbin

Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the

bobbin thread.

Turn on the machine.

Open the top cover.

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so

that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch

in the bobbin

Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into

place.

a Notch

b Bobbin winder shaft spring

Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the

arrow until it snaps into place.

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

Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the

spool pin.

a Spool pin

b Spool cap

● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156,

SFB: XA5539-151) designed specifically

for this machine. Use of any other bobbin

may result in injuries or damage to the

machine.

● The included bobbin was designed

specifically for this machine. If bobbins

from other models are used, the machine

will not operate correctly. Use only the

included bobbin or bobbins of the same

type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-

151).

11.5 mm

Actual size

This model

Other model

(7/16 inch)

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25

Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto

the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the

bottom.

• If the spool is not positioned so that the

thread unwinds correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as

shown, with the rounded side on the left.

CAUTION

Memo

z When embroidering with fine, cross-wound

thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a

small space between the cap and the spool.

a Spool cap (small)

b Spool (cross-wound thread)

c Space

z When using thread that winds off quickly,

such as transparent nylon thread or metallic

thread, place the spool net over the spool

before placing the spool of thread onto the

spool pin.

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

size of the spool.

a Spool net

b Spool

c Spool cap

d Spool pin

● If the spool or the spool cap is not

installed correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin,

causing the needle to break.

● Three spool cap sizes are available,

allowing you to choose a spool cap that

best fits the size of spool being used. If the

spool cap is too small for the spool being

used, the thread may catch on the slit in

the spool or the needle may break.

●

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While holding the thread near the spool with

your right hand, as shown, pull the thread with

your left hand, and then pass the thread

behind the thread guide cover and to the front.

a Thread guide cover

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate,

and then pull it to the right.

a Thread guide plate

Pass the thread under the hook on the thread

guide, and then wind it counterclockwise

under the pretension disk.

a Thread guide

Note

z Make sure that the thread passes under the

pretension disk.

While holding the thread with your left hand,

wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise

around the bobbin five or six times with your

right hand.

Note

z Make sure that the thread between the spool

and the bobbin is pulled tight.

z Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around

the bobbin, otherwise the thread will

become wrapped around the bobbin winder

shaft.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27

Pass the end of the thread through the guide

slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull

the thread to the right to cut it.

a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat

(with built-in cutter)

CAUTION

Press (Start/stop button) once to start

winding the bobbin.

a Start/stop button

• When the bobbin winding becomes slow,

press (Start/stop button) once to stop the

machine.

CAUTION

Use scissors to cut the end of the thread

wound around the bobbin.

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and

then remove the bobbin from the shaft.

Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from

the spool pin, and then close the top cover.

Memo

z When the machine is started or the

handwheel is turned after winding the

bobbin, the machine will make a clicking

sound; this is not a malfunction.

● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If

the bobbin is wound without cutting the

thread using the cutter built into the slit

in the bobbin winder seat, the thread

may become tangled in the bobbin or the

needle may bend or break when the

bobbin thread starts to run out.

● When the bobbin winding becomes slow,

stop the machine, otherwise the machine

may be damaged.

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Installing the bobbin

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

CAUTION

Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

a Bobbin cover

b Latch

X The bobbin cover opens.

Remove the bobbin cover.

Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold

the end of the thread with your left.

• Be careful not to drop the bobbin.

Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that

the thread unrolls to the left.

• Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.

CAUTION

Memo

z The order that the bobbin thread should be

passed through the bobbin case is indicated

by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure to

thread the machine as indicated.

Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right

hand, and then guide the thread as shown with

your left hand.

CAUTION

● Use a bobbin that has been correctly

wound with thread, otherwise the needle

may break or the thread tension will be

incorrect.

●

The bobbin was designed specifically for

this machine. If bobbins from other

models are used, the machine will not

operate correctly. Use only the included

bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part

code: SA156, SFB:

XA5539-151

Actual size

11.5 mm

This model Other model

(7/16 inch)

● Be sure to install the bobbin so that the

thread unwinds in the correct direction,

otherwise the thread may break or the

thread tension will be incorrect.

●

When installing the bobbin, be sure to hold

it down with your finger. If the bobbin is

not correctly installed, the thread tension

will be incorrect.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29

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.

Note

z Make sure that the thread is correctly

inserted through the tension-adjusting spring

of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted

correctly, reinsert the thread.

a Tension-adjusting spring

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.

X The lower threading is finished.

Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with

the procedure in “Upper Threading” (page 30).

Memo

z You can start embroidering without pulling

up the bobbin thread.

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Upper Threading

This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle.

CAUTION

About the spool of thread

Information about the spools of thread is described

below.

CAUTION

Threading the upper thread

Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then

thread the machine.

Turn on the machine.

Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser

foot.

a Presser foot lever

Note

z If the presser foot is not raised, the machine

cannot be threaded.

Press (Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

a Needle position button

X 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

● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is

not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.

● Three spool cap sizes are available,

allowing you to choose a spool cap that

best fits the size of spool being used. If the

spool cap is too small for the spool being

used, the thread may catch on the slit in

the spool or the needle may break.

Upper Threading 31

Open the top cover.

Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the

spool pin.

a Spool pin

b Spool cap

Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front

at the bottom.

CAUTION

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the

right, as shown, with the rounded side on the

left.

While holding the thread lightly with your

right hand, pull the thread with your left hand,

and then pass the thread behind the thread

guide cover and to the front.

a Thread guide cover

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate,

and then pull it up.

a Thread guide plate

● If the spool or the spool cap is not

positioned correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin or

the needle may break.

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While using your right hand to lightly hold the

thread passed under the thread guide plate,

pass the thread through the guides in the order

shown below.

a Shutter

Note

z If the embroidery foot has been lowered and

the shutter is closed, the machine cannot be

threaded. Be sure to raise the embroidery

foot and open the shutter before threading

the machine. In addition, before removing

the upper thread, be sure to raise the

embroidery foot and open the shutter.

z This machine is equipped with a window

that allows you to check the position of the

take-up lever. Look through this window and

check that the thread is correctly fed through

the take-up lever.

Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread

guide.

The thread can easily be passed behind the

needle bar thread guide by holding the thread

in your left hand, then feeding the thread with

your right hand, as shown.

a Needle bar thread guide

Threading the needle

This section describes how to thread the needle.

Memo

The needle threader can be used with sewing

machine needles 75/11 through 100/16.

z Thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker

cannot be used with the needle threader.

z If the needle threader cannot be used, refer

to “Threading the needle manually (without

using the needle threader)” (page 34).

Pull the end of the thread passed through the

needle bar thread guide to the left, and then

pass the thread through the thread guide disk

from the front.

a Thread guide disk

Upper Threading 33

Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side

of the machine.

a Cutter

Note

z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be

cut correctly, lower the embroidery foot so

that the thread is held in place before cutting

the thread. If this operation is performed,

skip step

z When using thread that quickly winds off the

spool, such as metallic thread, it may be

difficult to thread the needle if the thread is

cut.

Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter,

pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of

thread after passing it through the thread

guide disks (marked “7”).

a 80mm or more

Lower the presser foot lever to lower the

embroidery foot.

a Presser foot lever

Lower the needle threader lever on the left

side of the machine until it clicks, and then

slowly return the lever to its original position.

a Needle threader lever

X The thread is passed through the eye of the

needle.

Note

z If the needle was not completely threaded,

but a loop in the thread was formed in the

eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop

through the eye of the needle to pull out the

end of the thread.

CAUTION

● When pulling out the thread, do not pull

it with extreme force, otherwise the

needle may break or bend.

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Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the

thread through the embroidery foot hole.

X The upper threading is finished.

Now that the upper threading and the lower

threading are finished, you are ready to start

embroidering.

Note

z If the needle is not raised, the needle

threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure

to press (Needle position button) to

raise the needle before using the needle

threader.

Threading the needle manually

(

without using the needle threader

)

When using special thread, thread with a thickness of

130/20 or thicker which cannot be used with the

needle threader, thread the needle as described

below.

Thread the machine to the needle bar thread

guide.

• For details, refer to “Threading the upper

thread” (page 30).

Lower the presser foot lever.

a Pressor foot lever

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle

from front to back.

Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the

thread through the embroidery foot hole.

Replacing the Needle 35

Replacing the Needle

This section describes how to replace the needle.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions

concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to

observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for

example, if the needle breaks and fragments are

dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the

instructions below.

CAUTION

Checking the needle

Embroidering 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

● Only use home sewing machine needles.

Use of any other needle may bend the

needle or damage the machine.

● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can

easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

● If the distance between the needle and the flat

surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not

use a bent needle.

a Flat surface

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Replacing the needle

Replace the needle as described below. Use the

screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to

be straight according to the instructions in “Checking

the needle” (page 35).

Press (Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

a Needle position button

Turn off the machine.

CAUTION

Lower the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

Place fabric or paper under the embroidery

foot to cover the hole in the needle plate.

Note

z Before replacing the needle, cover the hole

in the needle plate with fabric or paper to

prevent the needle from falling into the

machine.

Hold the needle with your left hand, and then

use a screwdriver to turn 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.

● Before replacing the needle, be sure to

turn off the machine, otherwise injuries

may occur if (Start/stop button) is

accidentally pressed and the machine

starts embroidering.

Replacing the Needle 37

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

While holding the needle with your left hand,

use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp

screw.

CAUTION

● Be sure to insert the needle until it

touches the needle stopper and securely

tighten the needle clamp screw with the

screwdriver, otherwise the needle may

break or damage may result.

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2EMBROIDERY

The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter.

Embroidering Neatly ........................... 40

What to prepare.............................40

Preparing the Fabric ............................42

Attaching a stabilizer material

to the fabric ..................................42

Setting the fabric

in the embroidery frame ................43

Attaching the Embroidery Frame.........47

Attaching the embroidery frame ....47

Removing the embroidery frame....48

Selecting Embroidery Patterns.............49

Embroidery pattern types ............... 49

LCD (liquid crystal display)

operation

............................................

Selecting characters .......................52

Selecting an embroidery pattern ....53

Selecting a frame pattern ...............54

Using an embroidery card

(sold separately) .............................55

Embroidering.......................................56

Embroidering attractive finishes .....56

Embroidering a pattern...................57

Appliquéing....................................59

Editing and Saving Patterns .................61

Adjusting the layout .......................61

Storing patterns..............................63

Adjusting the thread tension...........64

Resewing ........................................65

Thread runs out partway

through a design.............................65

Stopping while embroidering .........66

Bobbin Case Adjustment .....................68

Correct tension...............................68

Bobbin thread is loose ....................68

Bobbin thread is tight.....................68

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Embroidering Neatly

This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering.

What to prepare

The following is necessary for embroidering.

■ Fabric

Prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece

of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame

that matches the size of the pattern you want to

embroider.

Note

z Always use stabilizer for embroidery

projects, especially when embroidering on

lightweight or stretch fabrics. Not using a

stabilizer may result in poor quality

embroidery designs.

CAUTION

■ Stabilizer material

Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the

fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.

We recommend stabilizer material for

embroidery. Use a water soluble sheet on thin

materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like

towels. For details, refer to “Optional accessories”

(page 7).

■ Embroidery thread

For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread

or country thread.

For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery bobbin

thread. For details, refer to “Optional accessories”

(page 7).

Note

z For good quality embroidery designs 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.

● Do not embroider fabrics that are too

thick. To check the fabric thickness,

attach the embroidery frame to the

embroidery unit, and use (Needle

position button) to raise the needle. If

there is space between the embroidery

foot and the fabric, the fabric can be

embroidered. If there is not space, do not

embroider the fabric. Otherwise, the

needle may break, resulting in injury.

● Be careful when embroidering

overlapping patterns. The needle may not

easily pierce the fabric, causing the

needle to break.

Embroidering Neatly 41

■ 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 installed when the

machine is purchased.

z When replacing the needle, refer to

“Replacing the needle” (page 36).

■ Other

Embroidery frames “small”, “medium” and “extra

large (multi-position)” are optional. For details,

refer to “Optional accessories” (page 7).

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Preparing the Fabric

After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame.

Attaching a stabilizer material

to the fabric

Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the

fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.

Memo

z We recommend the stabilizer material for

embroidery. Use a water soluble stabilizer

on thin materials like organdy and fabrics

with a nap like towels. For details, refer to

“Optional accessories” (page 7).

Note

z Always use stabilizer material for

embroidery with stretch fabrics, thin fabrics,

fabrics with a loose weave and fabrics where

stitches easily contract.

CAUTION

Prepare stabilizer material that is larger than

the embroidery frame being used.

a Fabric

b Size of embroidery frame

c Stabilizer material

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

ironed or for embroidering in places where

ironing is difficult, place the stabilizer

material under the fabric, and stretch the

fabric in the embroidery frame without

attaching the stabilizer.

● Always use stabilizer material for

embroidery projects. The needle may

break or bend if you embroider without

using a stabilizer material for thin fabrics

or stretch fabrics. Furthermore, the

pattern may not turn out correctly.

Preparing the Fabric 43

Setting the fabric in the

embroidery frame

The fabric is stretched in the embroidery frame. If the

fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern

may be poor. Put the fabric in the frame without slack

following the steps below. Have a fabric with a

stabilizer material attached and the embroidery frame

(medium, small, large or extra large (multi-position))

ready.

■ Embroidery frame (large)

Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of

up to 18 cm (7 inches) and a width of up to 13 cm

(5 inches). This is used to embroider multiple

patterns without changing the fabric position in the

frame.

■ Embroidery frame (medium)[option]

Patterns with a height of up to 10 cm (4 inches)

and a width of up to 10 cm (4 inches) can be

embroidered.

■ Embroidery frame (small)[option]

Patterns with a height of up to 2 cm (1 inch) and a

width of up to 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) can be

embroidered. This is used for letters and other

small embroidery.

• There are patterns for which embroidery

frame (small) cannot be used.

■ Embroidery frame (extra large (multi-position))

[option]

Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of

up to 30 cm (12 inches) and a width of up to 13 cm

(5 inches). This is used to embroider connected or

combined characters or patterns, or large patterns.

CAUTION

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 removing

inner frame upward.

a Inner frame

b Outer frame

c Adjustment screw

Place the fabric with the stabilizer material on

top of the outer frame.

Have the right side of the cloth up.

a Right side

● Use the embroidery frame that matches

the size of the pattern being embroidered.

Otherwise, the embroidery frame may be

hit by the embroidery foot and cause

injury or needle breakage.

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Press the inner frame in from the top of the

fabric.

Line up on the inner frame and on

outer frame.

Tighten the adjustment screw by hand just

enough to secure the fabric.

Gently remove the fabric from the frame

without loosening the adjustment screw.

Memo

z This precautionary step will help reduce

pattern distortion while embroidering.

Press the inner frame in from the top of the

fabric again, lining up on the inner frame

and on outer frame.

a Outer frame

b Inner frame

c Fabric (right

side)

d Stabilizer material

e Ledge of outer frame

• Press down firmly until the inner frame is

securely pressed against the ledge of the

outer frame.

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.

Preparing the Fabric 45

■ 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.

Make a mark with a chalk pen at the center of

the position for the pattern to be embroidered.

a Embroidery pattern

b Mark

Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame.

a Embroidery sheet

b Inner frame

c Embroidery sheet base lines

Line the mark on the fabric up with the base

line on the embroidery sheet.

Place the inner frame with the fabric on the

outer frame and stretch the fabric.

• For details, refer to page 43.

Remove the embroidery sheet.

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■ 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

After completing the embroidery, remove the

stabilizer material carefully.

Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47

Attaching the Embroidery Frame

This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame.

Attaching the embroidery

frame

Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the

bobbin and set it into the bobbin case.

• For details, refer to “Winding/Installing the

Bobbin” (page 24).

Raise the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

Pass the embroidery frame under the

embroidery foot while raising the presser foot

lever even further.

CAUTION

While lightly holding the lever on the frame

holder to the left, align the two pins on the

embroidery frame holder with the mounting

brackets on the frame, and then press the

frame into the embroidery frame holder until a

click is heard.

After pressing the front mounting bracket onto

the pin so that it clicks into place, press the

back mounting bracket into place.

a Lever

a Mounting brackets

b Pins

Note

z Be sure to insert both pins. If only the

forward or the back pin is inserted, the

pattern may not turn out correctly.

CAUTION

● Do not hit the needle with your finger or

the embroidery frame. It may cause injury

or needle breakage.

● Correctly set the embroidery frame into

the embroidery frame holder. Otherwise,

the embroidery foot may hit the

embroidery frame, resulting in injury.

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Removing the embroidery

frame

Make sure that the machine is completely stopped

and follow the instructions below.

Raise the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

While pushing the lever of the embroidery

frame holder to the left, lift the embroidery

frame up to remove it.

Remove the back mounting bracket from the

pin, and then remove the front mounting

bracket from the pin.

a Lever

a Mounting brackets

b Pins

Pass the embroidery frame under the

embroidery foot while raising the presser foot

lever even further.

CAUTION

● Do not hit the needle with your finger or

the embroidery frame. It may cause injury

or needle breakage.

Selecting Embroidery Patterns 49

Selecting Embroidery Patterns

This section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for

selecting a pattern.

The patterns stored in the machine and embroidery

cards are intended for private use only. Any public or

commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an

infringement of copyright law and is strictly

prohibited.

Embroidery pattern types

An embroidery pattern can be selected from the

following types available.

a Embroidery patterns

b Additional embroidery patterns

c Alphabet patterns

d Frame patterns

e Embroidery card

f Patterns stored in the machine's memory

■ Embroidery patterns (Embroidery patterns/

Additional embroidery patterns)

There are total 136 patterns. The patterns are

completed by changing the upper thread

according to the instructions displayed on the

screen.

• For details, refer to “Selecting an embroidery

pattern” (page 53).

■ Alphabet patterns

There are 6 types of characters (European

characters); upper case/lower case/numbers/

symbols.

• For details, refer to “Selecting characters”

(page 52).

■ 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 54).

■ Embroidery card (sold separately)

Patterns from an embroidery card can be

embroidered.

• For details, refer to “Using an embroidery

card (sold separately)” (page 55).

■ Patterns stored in the machine's memory

Patterns, such as frequently used character

combinations, can be stored in the machine’s

memory to be recalled later and embroidered.

Patterns consisting of up to 12 patterns or 512 KB

can be stored.

• For details, refer to “Storing patterns” (page

63).

b c

e f

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LCD (liquid crystal display)

operation

The LCD (liquid crystal display) is operated using the

operation keys on the operation panel. The use of the

keys for embroidery will be explained below.

■ Operation keys

Press (Settings key).

NAME OF COLOR: Typical color name

TIME: Time required for embroidering

NEEDLE COUNT: Needle progress number

#123: Select from the following thread color

number sets

• EMBROIDERY (POLYESTER) THREAD#

• COUNTRY (COTTON) THREAD#

• MADEIRA POLY THREAD#

• MADEIRA RAYON THREAD#

• SULKY THREAD#

• ROBISON-ANTON POLY THREAD#

DISPLAY UNIT

The measurement units that are displayed can be

selected. [mm/inch]

EMBROIDERY TENSION

The thread tension for embroidering can be

adjusted. [-8 to +8]

MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED (SPM)

The maximum embroidering speed can be

selected. [650SPM/350SPM]

Returns to the previous screen.

When there are patterns that are not

displayed on the screen (when

or is displayed), the previous

patterns/subsequent patterns are

displayed.

Returns to the type selection screen.

The selected pattern is cancelled.

Press this key to adjust language or

change the thread color display or

other settings.

Selecting Embroidery Patterns 51

■ LCD button

• For details, refer to “Resewing” (page 65).

• For details, refer to “Adjusting the layout”

(page 61).

Memo

z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted

line cannot be used.

When a specific pattern is selected,

press this key and then, press

to switch the display. The

embroidery settings such as the

specified character string and color

are confirmed.

Press this key to change the thread

settings.

Press this key to select or cancel

programmed thread cutting.

Press or to adjust the thread

tension.

Press or to change the

thread density (alphabet 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 progresses one color or

one stitch (if pressed continuously, 9

stitches to 20 stitches) at a time and

changes the position for starting the

embroidery. This is used when a

specific color is not embroidered or

when restarting the machine after

power has been turned off in the

middle of the operation.

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.

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Selecting characters

Specify the characters for embroidery.

Memo

z When “The pattern is too large for the

embroidery frame.” is displayed, no more

characters can be entered.

z Characters of different styles (sans serif, serif,

and outline, etc.) cannot be combined.

Select the alphabet patterns.

Select the character style.

Select the characters.

If a wrong character was selected, press .

 Example: Welcome

Switch between uppercase/lowercase

Switch among large/medium/small sizes

Selecting Embroidery Patterns 53

Memo

z The alphabet pattern you created can be

stored for later use. For details, refer to

“Storing patterns” (page 63).

Selecting an embroidery pattern

There are total of 136 embroidery patterns, such as

fruits and animals, stored in the 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.

Select the type of the embroidery pattern.

X The pattern selection screen is displayed.

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

embroidered.

70 Embroidery patterns

66 Embroidery patterns

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Selecting a frame pattern

10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be

combined with 12 stitch types.

Memo

z Refer to “Frame patterns” in the Quick

reference guide for frame pattern shapes and

stitches.

Press the frame pattern.

X The frame shape selection screen is

displayed.

Select the frame shape.

Switch the screen using (Previous page

key) (Next page key), and select from the

ten types.

X The stitch selection screen is displayed.

Select the stitch.

Switch the screen using (Previous page

key) (Next page key), and select from the

12 stitches.

X When a stitch is selected, it can be

embroidered.

Selecting Embroidery Patterns 55

Using an embroidery card

(sold separately)

If an embroidery card is used, you can embroider

patterns other than the patterns stored 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 anything other than an

embroidery card in the embroidery card slot.

z When embroidery cards are not in use, keep

them in their storage cases.

z Use only embroidery cards manufactured for

this machine. Using unauthorized cards may

cause your machine to operate incorrectly.

z Embroidery cards purchased in foreign

countries may not work with your machine.

z Large patterns supplied on embroidery cards

may be difficult to view on the screen.

Turn off the machine.

Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery

card slot on the right side of the machine.

Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward

you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow.

Turn on the machine.

Press the embroidery card on the screen.

X The selection screen for the patterns stored

in the card is displayed.

Select a pattern.

The operation is the same as in “Selecting

Embroidery Patterns” (page 49).

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Embroidering

After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for

embroidering and appliquéing.

Embroidering attractive finishes

There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 42) and

hooping the fabric in the frame (page 43) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point

is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below.

Memo

z If you use threads other than those listed above, the pattern may not turn out correctly.

Note

z Before embroidering, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. If you continue embroidering

without enough thread in the bobbin, the thread may tangle.

z 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 embroidery pattern.

z When embroidering on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric

hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn

out as planned.

Thread

Upper thread

Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for use with

this machine.

Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results.

Bobbin thread

Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.

For details, refer to “Optional accessories” (page 7).

Embroidering 57

Embroidering a pattern

Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change

of thread after each color.

Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown

on the screen.

a Embroidery frames that can be used for

embroidering

b Current color step/Number of colors in design

c Current name of color

d Current color part

e Next color part

• The thread color number set displayed for the

thread colors can be changed. Press

(Settings key), and then change the setting in

the settings screen. For details, refer to “LCD

(liquid crystal display) operation” (page 50).

 Example: Embroidery thread number selected

Set the embroidery thread, thread the needle,

then pass the end of the thread through the

embroidery foot hole.

Give the thread a little slack.

• Refer to “Threading the upper thread” (page

30) and “Threading the needle” (page 32).

Note

z Before using the needle threader, be sure to

lower the embroidery foot.

CAUTION

d e

● If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle

may break or bend.

● Do not let hands or objects hit the

carriage while embroidering. The pattern

may misalign.

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Lower the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

Press (Start/stop button).

a Start/stop button

After progressing 5-6 stitches, press (Start/

stop button) to stop the machine.

Use scissors to cut the thread at the beginning

of the stitching.

Cut the thread at the edge of the stitching.

• If the thread is left at the beginning of the

stitching, it may be sewn over as you

continue embroidering the pattern, making it

very difficult to deal with the thread after the

pattern is finished. Trim the thread at the

beginning.

Press (Start/stop button) again.

X The embroidery starts again and stops

automatically with reinforcement after one

color has been completed. When automatic

thread cutting is set, the thread is cut.

Press (Thread cutter button) once.

a Thread cutter button

X The needle is raised and the threads are cut.

CAUTION

Set up embroidery thread for the next color,

and repeat steps

a through h.

Cut the excess thread.

X When the last color is embroidered,

“Finished sewing.” will appear on the

display. Press , and the display will

return to the initial screen.

Memo

z For the automatic cutting setting, refer to

“LCD (liquid crystal display) operation”

(page 50).

● Do not press (Thread cutter button)

after threads have already been cut,

otherwise the needle may break, the

threads may become tangled or damage

to the machine may occur.

● Do not press (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.

Embroidering 59

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.

Select an appliqué pattern.

When “APPLIQUE MATERIAL” is displayed on

the screen, apply iron-on stabilizer to the back

of the appliqué piece fabric, and stretch it on

the embroidery frame.

Lower the presser foot lever, and press

(Start/stop button).

X The cut-out for the appliqué piece is sewn,

and the machine stops.

a Cut-out line

b Appliqué piece fabric

X “APPLIQUE POSITION” will be displayed

on the screen.

Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame,

and cut it out along the cut-out line.

Cut carefully along the stitching and remove

the thread.

• If it is not cut right on the stitching, it will not

be finished neatly.

Stretch the base fabric on the embroidery

frame.

Set up the thread for appliquéing.

Lower the presser foot lever, and press

(Start/stop button).

X The position for the appliqué is stitched, and

the machine stops.

a Appliqué position

b Base fabric

X “APPLIQUE” will be displayed on the

screen.

Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or spray

adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and

attach it in the appliqué position.

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Lower the presser foot lever, and press

(Start/stop button).

Note

z When “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE

POSITION” and “APPLIQUE” are displayed,

a specific color thread does not appear. Use

a proper color thread to match the appliqué

piece.

Follow the instructions on the screen, and

change thread colors as you embroider.

Editing and Saving Patterns 61

Editing and Saving Patterns

This section describes ways to edit, adjust, reposition and memorize patterns.

Adjusting the layout

The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the

embroidery frame.

You can check the layout before starting embroidery

and change the position and the size.

Memo

z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted

line cannot be used.

After selecting the embroidery pattern, press

X The embroidery screen is displayed.

Press .

X The layout screen is displayed.

Check and adjust the layout.

a Layout within the frame

b Available embroidery frames

c Display unit (cm/INCH)

d Change position keys

e Size key

f Layout key

g Rotation key

h Horizontal mirror image key

i Distance from the center

j Embroidery size

k Starting point key

Embroidery frame size

These flash if the pattern was resized,

the layout was adjusted, or the

recommended embroidery frame size

was changed. Embroidery frame icons

that appear in gray cannot be used.

Size key

Increases/decreases the size of the

pattern. Press to return to the

previous screen.

Decreases size

Returns to original size

Returns to center position (when the

pattern was moved with the change

position key)

Increases size

Change position keys

Moves the embroidery position up,

down, left and right.

a b c d e f

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Memo

z If you make a note of the values in the lower

part of screen when you change the size and

position, you can embroider with the same

size and layout even if you have to turn the

power back on in the middle of your work.

• Press (Back key) to return to the previous

screen.

• Press (Back key) to return to the previous

screen.

CAUTION

Layout key

Press this key to move to rotation

screen.

Rotation key

Rotates the pattern one degree, 10

degrees or 90 degrees at a time.

Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the

left

Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the

right

Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the

left

Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the

right

Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the

left

Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the

right

Returns the pattern to its original

position

Horizontal mirror image key

Mirrors the pattern left and right.

Starting point key

Moves the needle start position to align

the needle with the pattern position.

Moves the needle to the position of

the selected needle start position.

Moves the frame to check the pattern

position.

● Never lower the needle when the

embroidery frame is moving. The needle

may break or bend.

● 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 for use, the presser

foot may strike the frame and possibly

cause injury.

Editing and Saving Patterns 63

Press (Back key) to return to the original

screen.

Memo

z When the machine is turned off, the layout

returns to the original setting.

z You can also check the pattern size and

distance from the center by pressing

after starting embroidering.

Storing patterns

The embroidery patterns and the alphabet patterns

you have customized can be stored in the machine's

memory.

Since the stored patterns will not be erased when the

machine is turned off, you can always recall them for

embroidery. This is convenient for storing names and

the like. You can store up to 12 patterns or 512 KB of

data.

■ Storing a pattern

After selecting the pattern to be stored, press

(Memory key).

X After the pattern is stored, the initial screen

appears again.

Note

z Do not turn off the machine while the

pattern is being stored, otherwise the pattern

data may be lost.

■ Recalling a pattern.

Press (Recall key).

X The stored patterns are displayed.

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Select the pattern you wish to recall.

Switch screens using (Previous page key)

and (Next page key).

a Total amount of memory used

b Total amount of memory space

c Number of the currently displayed page from the

total number of pages

X The selected pattern is shown in reverse

highlighting.

Press .

To delete the stored pattern, press .

X The stored pattern is recalled and the

embroidery screen appears. You can

embroider the recalled pattern.

Note

z Characters saved from an embroidery card

must have the embroidery card inserted in

the machine in order to retrieve the memory

saved from the embroidery card.

Adjusting the thread tension

If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread

and the fabric may be damaged. Before

embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric to check

the adjustment of the thread tension, etc.

To adjust the thread tension, press (Settings

key).

Press to weaken the thread tension.

Press to tighten the thread tension.

■ Correct thread tension

The thread tension is correct when upper thread

is just visible on back of the fabric.

a Right side

b Wrong side

■ Upper thread is too tight

The lower thread will be visible on the front of the

fabric. In this instance, decrease the upper thread

tension.

a Right side

b Wrong side

■ Upper thread is too loose

The upper thread has slack. In this instance,

increase the upper thread tension.

a Right side

b Wrong side

Editing and Saving Patterns 65

Resewing

When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn,

it can be resewn with the correct color.

Press (Start/stop button) to stop the

machine.

Press .

Press (Back one color) to return to the

beginning of the mistaken color.

Set up the correct color for the upper thread.

Press (Start/stop button) to continue the

design.

Thread runs out partway

through a design

When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out

while embroidering, the machine stops. Move the

needle back about 10 stitches and resume

embroidering.

Set up the upper or bobbin thread.

Press .

Press (Back one stitch) to move the

needle back about 10 stitches.

(Forward one stitch) increases the stitch

number.

Restart the embroidery.

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Stopping while embroidering

If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete,

check the current needle count before turning off the

machine.

Memo

z When the machine is turned off, the

embroidery size and layout return to the

original setting.

Press (Start/stop button) to stop the

machine.

Check the current needle count on the screen

and make a note of it.

If the needle count is not displayed, press

(Settings key), and then use to display

the following screen.

• Press (Back key) to return to the embroi-

dery screen.

Press (Embroidery key).

X The confirmation message is displayed.

Press .

X The selected pattern is deleted, and the

screen for selecting the embroidery pattern

type is displayed.

Turn off the machine.

• Always remove the embroidery unit when

you move the machine.

Turn on the machine and select the pattern.

Press .

Editing and Saving Patterns 67

Press .

Press (Forward one color) to move to

the beginning of the color you want to

embroider.

Press (Forward one stitch) to increase

the needle count.

If is pressed continuously, it moves

forward 1 —> 9 —> 30 stitches.

Move forward to about 10 stitches before the

total number of stitches confirmed in

Restart the embroidery.

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Bobbin Case Adjustment

The bobbin case installed in this machine can be

adjusted, if necessary, to accommodate the bobbin

tension for embroidering. The insertion below

describes how to adjust the bobbin tension for

embroidery use. Using a small slotted screwdriver,

turn the slotted-head (b) screw to adjust the

bobbin case tension.

a Do not turn a phillips screw (+).

b Adjust with a screwdriver (small).

Correct tension

Upper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of

fabric.

a Right side

b Wrong side

Bobbin thread is 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 (b)

clockwise, being careful not to over-tighten the

screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to increase

bobbin tension.

Bobbin thread is tight

Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be

lifting/looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the

wrong side of fabric.

a Right side

b Wrong side

If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (b)

counterclockwise being careful not to over-loosen

the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease

bobbin tension.

CAUTION

● When adjusting the bobbin case, be sure

to remove the bobbin from the bobbin

case.

● DO NOT adjust the position of the

Phillips (a) screw on the bobbin case as

this may result in damage to the bobbin

case, rendering it unusable.

● If the slotted-head screw (b) is difficult to

turn, do not use force. Turning the screw

too much or providing force in either

(rotational) direction may cause damage

to the bobbin case. Should damage occur,

the bobbin case may not maintain proper

tension.

3 APPENDIX

The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.

Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................70

Cleaning the machine surface ............................................................................70

Cleaning the race ...............................................................................................70

Attaching the Embroidery Foot................................................................................72

Attaching the embroidery Foot “Q”...................................................................72

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................74

Error messages ...................................................................................................78

Adjusting the LCD ..............................................................................................81

Operation beep ..................................................................................................81

Canceling the operation beep ............................................................................82

Index .......................................................................................................................83

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Care and Maintenance

Simple machine maintenance operations are described below.

Cleaning the machine surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a

cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and

then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning

it once with a damp cloth, wipe it again with a dry

cloth.

CAUTION

Cleaning the race

Embroidery performance will suffer if dust collects in

the bobbin case, therefore, it should be cleaned

periodically.

Turn off the machine.

Unplug the power cord from the power supply

jack on the right side of the machine.

CAUTION

Remove the embroidery unit.

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.

Remove the bobbin case.

Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

a Bobbin case

● Unplug the power supply cord before

cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

● Unplug the power supply cord before

cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

Care and Maintenance 71

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to

remove any lint and dust from the race and

bobbin thread sensor and their surrounding

area.

a Cleaning brush

b Race

c Bobbin thread sensor

• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.

Note

! If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread

sensor, the sensor may not operate correctly.

Insert the bobbin case so that the projection

on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

a Projection

b Spring

a Bobbin case

Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into

the needle plate, and then slide the cover back

on.

a Needle plate cover

CAUTION

●

Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,

otherwise the upper thread may become

tangled, the needle may break or

embroidering performance may suffer. For

a new bobbin case (part code: XD1855-

251), contact your nearest authorized

service center.

● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly

installed, otherwise the needle may break.

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Attaching the Embroidery Foot

This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot.

Attaching the embroidery Foot “Q”

Attach the embroidery foot “Q” when embroidering.

Have the included embroidery foot “Q” and a

screwdriver ready.

a Embroidery foot bar

b Caught by the presser foot holder screw

CAUTION

Press (Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

a Needle position button

Turn off the machine.

CAUTION

Raise the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

X The embroidery foot is raised.

• At the time of purchase, the presser foot lever

is up.

Hold the embroidery foot 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

While pressing in the lever with your finger, fit

the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp

screw to attach the embroidery foot to the

presser foot bar.

a Embroidery foot bar

b Needle clamp screw

● Always use the embroidery foot “Q”

when embroidering. If the wrong presser

foot is used, the needle may hit the

presser foot and break or bend.

● Before attaching the embroidery foot, be

sure to turn off the machine, otherwise

injuries may occur if (Start/stop

button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts embroidering.

Attaching the Embroidery Foot 73

Secure the embroidery foot with the presser

foot holder screw.

Set the embroidery foot perpendicular.

Firmly tighten the presser foot holder screw.

Turn the screwdriver toward the front.

CAUTION

● 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 embroidering, always turn the

handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) slowly to make sure

that the needle does not hit the

embroidery foot. Otherwise, the needle

may break or bend.

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Troubleshooting

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.

If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

The machine does

not operate.

The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 19

The start/stop button was not

pressed.

Press the start/stop button. page 58

The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. page 58

The embroidery unit is not

attached on the machine.

Attach the embroidery unit. page 15

The needle breaks.

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle.

page 36The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

the 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 30

The area around the hole in the

needle plate is scratched, or has a

burr on it.

Replace the needle plate. Contact

your retailer or the nearest authorized

service center.

–

The area around the hole in the

embroidery foot is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the embroidery foot. Contact

your retailer or the nearest authorized

service center.

–

The bobbin case is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin case. Contact

your retailer 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 24

The upper thread

breaks.

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly (for example,

the spool is not installed correctly,

the spool cap is too big for the

spool being used, or the thread

has come out of the needle bar

thread guide).

Correct the upper threading. page 30

There are knots or tangles in the

thread.

Remove any knots or tangles. –

The upper thread tension is too

tight.

Loosen the upper thread tension. page 64

Troubleshooting 75

The upper thread

breaks.

The thread is tangled, for example,

in the bobbin case.

Remove the tangled thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the race.

page 70

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.

page 35

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle.

The area around the hole in the

needle plate is scratched, or has a

burr on it.

Replace the needle plate. Contact

your retailer or the nearest authorized

service center.

–

The area around the hole in the

embroidery foot is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the embroidery foot. Contact

your retailer or the nearest authorized

service center.

–

The bobbin case is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin case. Contact

your retailer 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 24

Bobbin thread

does not wind

neatly on the

bobbin.

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 26

The lower thread

is tangled or

breaks.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 28

The bobbin is scratched or does

not rotate smoothly, or has a burr

on it.

Replace the bobbin. –

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread and clean

the race.

page 70

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 24

The thread tension

is incorrect.

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly.

Correct the upper threading. page 30

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 28

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper

thread.

page 64

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 24

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Stitches are

skipped.

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly.

Correct the upper threading. page 30

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 35

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 36

Dust has accumulated under the

needle plate or in the bobbin case.

Remove the needle plate cover and

clean the race.

page 70

A high-pitched

noise is made

while

embroidering.

Dust has accumulated in the

bobbin case.

Clean the race. page 70

The upper thread was not

threaded correctly.

Correct the upper threading. page 30

The bobbin case is scratched, or

has a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin case. Contact

your retailer 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 24

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 32

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 36

The stitch is not

sewn correctly.

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper

thread.

page 64

The thread is tangled, for example,

in the bobbin case.

Remove the tangle thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the race.

page 70

The lamps do not

come on.

The lamps are damaged.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 19

Nothing appears

on the LCD.

The brightness of the LCD is either

too light or too dark.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD. page 81

Machine does not

operate when

button is pressed.

An animation is displayed on the

LCD.

Touch the LCD with your finger, and

the animation will disappear.

page 20

Embroidery unit

does not move.

No pattern selected. Select a pattern. page 49

The embroidery unit is not set up

correctly.

Set up the embroidery unit correctly. page 15

Embroidering

continues

although the

bobbin thread

ran out.

Dust has collected on the bobbin

thread sensor.

Remove any dust from the bobbin

thread sensor.

page 70

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Troubleshooting 77

Embroidery not

neatly done.

The fabric is not fully stretched on

the embroidery frame. The fabric

is loose.

Stretch the fabric properly on the

embroidery frame.

page 43

No stabilizer material is attached.

Always use stabilizer material for

embroidery with stretch fabrics, thin

fabrics, fabrics with a loose weave

and fabrics where stitches easily

contract.

page 42

The thread is tangled and the

bobbin case, etc., is plugged up.

Remove the tangled thread. When

the bobbin case is plugged up, clean

the race.

page 70

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper

thread.

page 64

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 16

Material coming out of the

embroidery frame is causing

problems.

Stretch the fabric on the frame once

again so that the material coming out

of the embroidery frame does not

cause problems, rotate the pattern

and embroider.

–

When embroidering on a heavy

fabric, the fabric is hanging off the

table.

If embroidery is done with the fabric

hanging off the table, the embroidery

unit movement will be impaired.

Support the fabric while embroidering.

–

The fabric is catching. It is

pinched.

Stop the machine and set up the

fabric correctly.

–

The carriage was moved while the

embroidery frame was being

removed or attached during

embroidery.

If the carriage is moved during the

process, the pattern may be misaligned.

Be careful when removing or

attaching the embroidery frame.

–

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Error messages

When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD.

Follow what is displayed. If you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is

displayed, the message disappears.

Error Message Probable Cause

There is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.

The start/stop button was pressed at a screen other than the embroidery

screen.

Upper thread broken.

Upper 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.

The machine is deleting a previously saved pattern.

on the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted.

The start/stop button or thread cutter button was pressed while the

embroidery foot was raised.

The memory is full and the pattern cannot be saved.

You pressed the back key or the embroidery key while a pattern was

selected.

You tried to select an embroidery pattern or change the layout when

the needle was down.

The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered.

Troubleshooting 79

This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to

initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered.

The needle position button or thread cutter button was pressed while

the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.

A pattern is being stored.

The start/stop button was pressed when no pattern is selected.

Bobbin thread has run out.

Little bobbin thread remains.

When the embroidery unit is attached, and then the machine is turned

on.

You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame.

The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the

needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the machine stops

(refer to page 74).

A card that cannot be used with this machine has been inserted, and

you tried to select a pattern from the card.

An embroidery card incompatible with this machine was inserted and a

pattern on the card was selected.

You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine.

The combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame.

You can rotate the pattern 90 degrees and continue combining

characters.

Error Message Probable Cause

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

The machine was turned on before the embroidery unit was attached.

The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.

Error Message Probable Cause

Troubleshooting 81

Adjusting the LCD

If nothing appears on the LCD when the machine is

turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light

or too dark. In such a case, perform the following

operation.

Turn off the machine.

Turn on the machine while pressing any of the

display panel buttons.

Press or .

Turn off the machine, then turn it on again.

Operation beep

Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If

an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two

or four beeps.

■ If a key is pressed (correct operation)

One beep 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.

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Canceling the operation beep

When the machine is purchased, it is set to beep each

time an operation panel key is pressed. This setting

can be changed so that the machine does not beep.

Turn on the machine.

X The LCD comes on.

Press (Settings key) on the operation

panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press (Next page key) three times.

Press OFF for the buzzer.

X The screen for changing the beep setting

appears.

Press (Back key).

X The initial screen appears again.

Index 83

Index

accessories ......................................................................6

air vent

...........................................................................9

appliqué

.......................................................................59

back key .......................................................................11

beep

...................................................................... 81, 82

bobbin

............................................................................6

bobbin case

....................................................................9

bobbin case removal

.....................................................70

bobbin cover

..................................................................9

bobbin installation

........................................................28

bobbin winder

................................................................8

bobbin winding

............................................................24

bobbin winding thread guide

..........................................8

Brother poly #90 bobbin thread

......................................7

buzzer

..........................................................................82

characters .....................................................................52

cleaning

........................................................................70

cleaning brush

................................................................6

dust cover .......................................................................6

embroidery card ...................................................... 7, 55

embroidery card slot

.......................................................9

Embroidery foot “Q”

.................................................. 6, 9

embroidery foot attachment

..........................................72

embroidery frame

.........................................................43

embroidery frame attachment

.......................................47

embroidery frame removal

............................................48

embroidery key

.............................................................11

embroidery pattern

.......................................................53

embroidery pattern selection

.........................................49

embroidery pattern types

..............................................49

embroidery set

........................................................... 6, 7

embroidery sheets

.........................................................45

embroidery unit

..............................................................8

embroidery unit attachment

..........................................15

embroidery unit connector slot

.......................................8

embroidery unit removal

...............................................16

error messages

..............................................................78

frame pattern ................................................................54

handle ............................................................................9

handwheel

......................................................................9

help key

................................................................. 11, 23

included accessories .......................................................6

layout adjustment .........................................................61

LCD

..............................................................................11

LCD button

...................................................................51

LCD operation

....................................................... 20, 50

machine settings ...........................................................21

main power switch

.................................................. 9, 19

maintenance

.................................................................70

manual needle threading

..............................................34

memory key

........................................................... 11, 63

needle bar thread guide ..................................................9

needle plate

....................................................................9

needle plate cover

..........................................................9

needle position button

..................................................10

needle replacement

......................................................36

needle set

.......................................................................6

needle threader

.............................................................32

needle threader lever

......................................................8

needle threading

...........................................................32

next page key

................................................................11

operation beep ....................................................... 81, 82

operation buttons

.....................................................8, 10

operation keys

....................................................... 11, 50

operation panel

........................................................ 8, 11

optional accessories

........................................................7

pattern type selection screen .........................................20

power supply

................................................................18

power supply jack

...........................................................9

preparations for embroidering

.......................................40

presser foot lever

.............................................................8

previous page key

.........................................................11

quick reference guide .....................................................6

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

race ..............................................................................70

recalling a pattern

.........................................................63

release button

...............................................................17

resewing

.......................................................................65

scissors ...........................................................................6

screwdriver

.....................................................................6

seam ripper

.....................................................................6

settings key

............................................................ 11, 22

spool cap

........................................................................6

spool net

.................................................................. 6, 25

spool of thread

..............................................................30

spool pin

.........................................................................8

stabilizer material

.................................................... 7, 42

start/stop button

............................................................10

storing pattern

...............................................................63

thread cutter ...................................................................8

thread cutter button

......................................................10

thread guide cover

..........................................................8

thread guide disk

............................................................9

thread guide plate

...........................................................8

thread take-up lever check window

................................8

thread tension adjustment

.............................................64

top cover

........................................................................8

touch panel

...................................................................11

troubleshooting

.............................................................74

turning machine on/off

..................................................19

upper threading ............................................................30

PANTONE 285 Black Fcombo_emb_cover

Computerized Embroidery Machine

Operation Manual

GETTING READY

EMBROIDERY

APPENDIX

English

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