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OPERATION MANUAL
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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: “Read all instructions before using.” DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock. 1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the sewing ma- chine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 8V 2.4 watts. WARN
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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY. If your sewing machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug. NOTE The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if enga
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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized home use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated into it, we suggest that you study this booklet. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the balance wheel, thread take-up, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord w
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WARNING LABELS There should be several warning labels on your sewing machine. Please heed warning labels when operating the sewing machine. If you don't understand the warnings, please contact the place of purchase. CAUTION Always remove the embroidery unit before moving the sew- ing machine. Otherwise the embroidery unit could fall and cause bodily injury or damage to the unit. Warning label CAUTION Always carry the embroidery unit by the handle as illustrated in Fig. 1. Do not carry it by the
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) CONTENTS Triple stitch ................................................... 40 SETTING UP ZIGZAG STITCHES ........................................... 41 Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch) .............. 41 ................................................... 5 Applique (using a zigzag stitch) ..............
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) CHECKING THREAD COLORS AND TIME PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD) REQUIRED ........................................................ 81 Checking thread colors ................................ 81 ............................................... 108 Checking time required to complete a ONE POINT MARK EMBROIDERY pattern .
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) SETTING UP PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 12 2 3 4 5 13 D C 6 7 8 9 10 16 A 11 14 B 15 1– Handle A– Main power switch and connectors 2– Spool cap B– Accessory compartment 3– Thread guide for bobbin winding C– L.C.D. (Liquid Crystal Display) 4– Upper tension control dial D– Operation buttons (Refer to page 10) 5– Speed
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 1 Power socket Use to connect machine to power supply. 2 Main power switch Use to turn on/off the main power. 3 Air vents 5 4 Card slot Slot for memory card insertion. 5 Foot controller jack Use to connect the foot controller. CAUTION 1 – When leaving the sewing machine
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) R R R OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES No. Part Name Part Code 1 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-001 123 2 Zipper foot “I” 103561-002 3 Button sew-on foot X59375-051 4 Extra spool pin * XA3336-051 5 Cleaning brush XA4527-001 6 Scissors 184783-001 7 Embroidery foot “Q” XA5357-001 456 8 Key XA2005-051 9 Owner's Manua
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) OPTIONS Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A. Others 12 1 Embroidery frame set (Small) SA431 XA6630-002 2 Backing material (Stabilizer material) X80914-001 Memory card No.1 Alphabet SA298 X58317-001 No.2 Flower SA299 X58321-001 No.6 Moskowitz’s World SA303 X58497-001 3 No.7 Country Life SA304 X59322-001 No.8 Holi
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) SELECTION KEYS Screen messages guide you through each operation SELECTION KEYS 3 4 1 “ ” KEY 1 5 Press while in the pattern selection screens to go 6 2 back one page. (also used in Save and Restore screens) 2 “ ” KEY Press to advance one screen while in pattern selec- tion screens. (also used during Sa
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) OPERATION BUTTONS Using the operation buttons OPERATION BUTTONS 2 1 Speed range control lever 1 Slide this lever to change the sewing speed. 3 4 2 “NEEDLE POSITION” button Press this button to move the needle either up or down. 3 “REVERSE STITCH” button Hold down this button to sew either backwards or in t
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) BASIC SEWING MACHINE OPERATION FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE * Sewing machine cover converts to a flat bed extension table. 1. Slide the sewing machine cover to the left and off the ma- chine. 2. With the cutout section of the cover up, lift the machine a little bit and slide the cover, under the sewing machine
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) POWER SUPPLY WARNING – When leaving the sewing machine unattended or when it is not being used, turn off the main power switch of the machine or remove the plug from the wall outlet. CAUTION – Do not use this sewing machine with extension cords or multi-plug adaptors, otherwise a fire or an electric shock
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) USING THE SCREEN KEYS Touch a key on the screen with your finger to select the pattern which appears inside the key or to start the function or operation indicated inside the key. CAUTION Be sure to touch the key with your finger only. Never use a pointed instrument such as a sharp pencil or a screwdriver
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) HOW TO CHANGE LANGUAGE While touching a selection key, turn the power off and then back on again. Example: To change the display language to Spanish 1. Touch the “ ” key. 2. Touch “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)”. This will change the language setting to Spanish. 3. The display will then return to the screen which was
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) How to clear the language selection While touching a selection key, turn the power off and then back on again. Example: To change the display language from Spanish back to English 1. Touch the “ENGLISH” key. This will cancel the Spanish language setting. The display will then return to the screen which wa
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) hª⁄ O y[W Ł Lfl y[W Ø BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Note: Always use bobbins that are especially made for this machine. Using bobbins not designed for this machine could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the machine. For sewing, use the plastic bobbin (X80309-001) for sewing. 5·11 2·3 4 7 6·
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Basic Sewing Patterns Error Patterns Contents Setting Up Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Chart Machine (Programmed Messages (Memory Card) Operation in Machine) 3. Set the thread spool. The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool pin. 1 Spool cap 2 Spool CAUTION If the spool is placed onto the pin in the wrong direction, 1 the thread could entwi