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Users Manual - English - Page 4
... otherwise, the machine,
power cord or garment being ...outdoors.
7 For a longer service life:
• When ...manual.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
Save these instructions.
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...
Users Manual - English - Page 6
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GETTING READY
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Turning the Machine On/Off 16
Power supply precautions ...16 Turning on the machine ...17 Turning off the machine ...17
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 18
Viewing the LCD ...18 Changing the machine settings ...19 Checking machine operating procedures ...21
Winding/Installing the Bobbin 22
Bobbin precautions ...22 Winding the bobbin...
Users Manual - English - Page 13
... vent while the sewing machine is being used.
e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off.
f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack.
g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the...
Users Manual - English - Page 17
1 GETTING READY
The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.
Turning the Machine On/Off 16 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 18 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 22 Upper Threading ...31 Replacing the Needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 46
Users Manual - English - Page 19
... to another location, be sure to turn it off.
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a 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
Make sure that the machine is not sewing... 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.
Turning the Machine On/Off 17
Users Manual - English - Page 22
...).
• The following screens show their default settings.
When settings are complete, press d (Back key).
X The initial stitch screen appears again.
Memo
z "NO" is the individual number for the
sewing machine. z "VERSION" is the program version which is
installed in the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are saved even if
the power is turned off.
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Users Manual - English - Page 23
... installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment
X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears.
X The initial stitch screen appears again.
Memo
z For details on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation...
Users Manual - English - Page 24
GETTING READY
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 ... (7/16 inch)
Actual size This model Other model
Winding the bobbin
Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.
b a
c
a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin
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Users Manual - English - Page 25
... too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged.
●
Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23
Users Manual - English - Page 27
...controller
Press (Start/stop button) once. m When the foot controller is plugged in, press
down on the foot controller.
a a Start/stop button
X The bobbin start winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." is displayed on the LCD screen.
a
a Guide... is correctly set before starting the...or operate the foot controller immediately to stop ... controller is plugged in, remove your foot from the foot controller...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
... bobbin case is indicated by marks that surround the bobbin case.
Wind the bobbin again.
e
Note
z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24).
Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27
Users Manual - English - Page 31
...• Refer to "Upper Threading" (page 31).
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.
b
• Refer to steps c through f of "Installing the bobbin" (page 28).
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
c
a a Tension-adjusting spring
Reattach the bobbin cover. i Insert the tab in... button
X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29
Users Manual - English - Page 38
... pin. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70).
a b
a Twin needle b Extra spool pin
CAUTION
● Only use the... on installing a needle, refer to
"Replacing the needle" (page 41).
Thread the upper thread for the left needle b eye.
For details, refer to steps a through k of "Threading the upper thread" (page 32).
Manually thread ...
Users Manual - English - Page 39
...install the thread
spool on it. Then, thread the upper thread.
Without passing the thread through the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right
needle. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.
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a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool
Memo
z When setting the thread spool, set... (page 49).
• See "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70) for stitches that ...
Users Manual - English - Page 42
...
z The lower the thread number is, the thicker the thread, and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle.
z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.
■ Ball point needle (gold colored) To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles with stretch fabrics.
■ Transparent...
Users Manual - English - Page 44
GETTING READY While holding the needle with your left hand,
g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw.
Install the twin needle in the same way.
CAUTION
z 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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Users Manual - English - Page 45
... presser foot as described below.
Memo
z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120).
z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.
Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to raise the needle.
a
CAUTION
z Before replacing the presser foot, be sure...
Users Manual - English - Page 46
...used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again.
b
c
a Presser ... (option) z For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70).
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Instruction Manual/USB Connection - English and Spanish - Page 4
... • Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment • Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista (Windows 98SE requires a driver. Download the driver from our web site (http://solutions.brother.com).)
■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data • If...
Instruction Manual/USB Connection - English and Spanish - Page 7
... a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. Visit our website at "http://solutions.brother.com" for notification of available updates.
Note
z Be sure to download the upgrade file for this model from our web site. An upgrade file for any different model cannot be downloaded.
z Refer to the Operation Manual for how to check the version of the sewing machine's software...