Page 2 - “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”; DANGER –; WARNING –; “SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”; “This sewing machine is intended for
1 “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...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT; OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW.
2 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 andan appropriate thre...
Page 4 - PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE; For safe operation
1 CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSINGA 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 operatio...
Page 5 - WARNING LABELS
2 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. CAUTIONAlways remove the embroidery unit before moving the sew-ing machine. Otherw...
Page 6 - CONTENTS; SETTING UP
3 CONTENTS SETTING UP ................................................... 5 PRINCIPAL PARTS ............................................. 5OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................. 7OPTIONS ............................................................. 8SELECTION KEYS ...............................
Page 8 - PRINCIPAL PARTS; Embroidery Unit Parts
5 SETTING UP PRINCIPAL PARTS B A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 C D 16 1– Handle2– Spool cap3– Thread guide for bobbin winding4– Upper tension control dial5– Speed range control lever6– Thread cutter7– Buttonhole lever8– Needle threader9– Presser foot 10– Feed dog11– Bobbin cover12– Bobbin wind...
Page 9 - B. FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH; II
6 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 4 Card slot Slot for memory card insertion. 5 Foot controller jack Use to connect the foot controller. CAUTION– When leaving the sewing mach...
Page 10 - OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
7 OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 R R No. Part Name Part Code 1 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-001 2 Zipper foot “I” 103561-002 3 Button sew-on foot X59375-051 4 Extra spool pin * XA3336-051 5 Cleaning brush X59476-051 6 Scissors 184783-001 7 Embroidery foot “Q”...
Page 11 - OPTIONS
8 OPTIONS 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 No.7 Country Life SA304 X59322-001 No.8 Holiday SA305 X59357-001 No.9 Hobby Cr...
Page 12 - SELECTION KEYS; Screen messages guide you through each operation
9 SELECTION KEYS 1 “ ” KEY Press while in the pattern selection screens to go 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 Save and Restore operations) 3 “ ” KEY Pushing this key will take you to ...
Page 13 - OPERATION BUTTONS; Using the operation buttons
10 OPERATION BUTTONS 1 Speed range control lever Slide this lever to change the sewing speed. 2 “NEEDLE POSITION” button Press this button to move the needle either up ordown. 3 “REVERSE STITCH” button Hold down this button to sew either backwards or inthe same place at a slow speed. When sewing are...
Page 14 - BASIC SEWING MACHINE OPERATION; FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE; Free arm
11 1. Slide the sewing machine cover to the left and off the ma- chine. BASIC SEWING MACHINE OPERATION FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE 2. With the cutout section of the cover up, lift the machine a little bit and slide the cover, under the sewing machine along thegrooves. The accessory case can be removed ...
Page 15 - POWER SUPPLY
12 POWER SUPPLY 入 切 O I WARNING– When leaving the sewing machine unattended or when it is not being used, turn off the mainpower 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 oran e...
Page 17 - HOW TO CHANGE LANGUAGE
14 HOW TO CHANGE LANGUAGE While touching a selection key, turn the power off andthen 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 w...
Page 18 - How to clear the language selection
15 How to clear the language selection 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 waspreviously being displayed. CAUTION – This function should not be ...
Page 19 - BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING
16 BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Note:Always use bobbins that are especially made for this machine. Using bobbins not designed for thismachine could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the machine.For sewing, use the plastic bobbin (X80309-001) for sewing. 前 ページ 次 ページ 刺しゅう 設 定 記 憶 戻 る ...
Page 22 - Setting the bobbin
19 Setting the bobbin 1. Slide open the bobbin cover. 1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button 3. Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the thread to- ward you to cut off any excess thread. 1 Built-in thread cutter 1 2 2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as...
Page 23 - UPPER THREADING
20 UPPER THREADING CAUTIONAlways make sure to thread the machine properly asshown in the directions. If the machine is not threadedproperly, the thread could get stuck, needles could breakand bodily injury could result. 1. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. 前 ページ 次 ページ 刺しゅう 設 定 記 憶...
Page 26 - Foot controller; STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING
23 1. Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot, and then press the “START/STOP” button. The sewing ma-chine starts sewing. * Adjust speed by sliding the speed control lever. * Sewing continues at low speed while the button is pressed. 2. And then press it once more to stop the...
Page 27 - Stitches
24 STITCH SELECTION (UTILITY STITCHES) Press the “ ” key and “ ” keys to get to the screen of the stitch y ou wish to use . Then press the desired stitch to select it. 1 Presser foot symbol* Replace with the presser foot with the letter indicated. 2 Pattern being selected 1 2 Stitches ● Straight (Le...
Page 28 - TRIAL SEWING
25 TRIAL SEWING 1. When the machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left) is al- ways selected. 2. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm. 1 Upper thread 2 5 cm (13/64”) * Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread. * Use...
Page 30 - STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH; Adjusting the stitch width
27 STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH Your machine will automatically set stitch length and width when a stitch is selected. See the followinginstructions if you wish to further adjust stitch length or width. The two arrow buttons next to the stitch width mark (top pair of arrows) adjust stitch width. P...
Page 33 - THREAD TENSION; Correct tension
30 Turn the tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread tension. 1 Locks appear on surface of fabric. 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 Looser THREAD TENSION Use the tension dial to adjust thread tension in accordance to the fabric and thread you are using. - For stitches with fairl...
Page 34 - PRESSER FOOT; Changing the presser foot
31 CAUTIONAlways make sure to turn the machine off and unplug it when changing presser feet. If the poweraccidentally comes on, the machine might start running and bodily injury could result. 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser ...
Page 35 - Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot
32 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Remove the screw on the presser foot holder. 1 Disk-shaped screwdriver 3. Change the foot and screw back on tightly. Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot Embroidery foot “Q” Zipper foot “I” 1
Page 36 - FEED DOGS
33 The feed dog adjustment lever can be seen at the back of thesewing machine. Sliding the lever to the left will lower the feeddogs, for example during button sewing.If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the rightin order to raise the feed dogs. The feed dogs cannot be raised ...
Page 37 - NEEDLE; Checking the needle
34 NEEDLE CAUTION– Always make sure to turn the machine off before changing needles. There is a danger of injuryif the machine accidentally starts running during this operation. – Never use bent or damaged needles. If the needle breaks while sewing, the broken tip could flyaway from the machine and ...
Page 39 - STRAIGHT STITCHES; UTILITY STITCHES
36 STRAIGHT STITCHES 1 Straight (Left) 2 Straight (Mid dle) UTILITY STITCHES 1 2 J 1. Attach the J f oot. Handle thread and f abric with y our left hand while tur ning the balance wheel with the r ight. Pierce the nee-dle through the f abric as shown. 3 5 3 5 4. Raise the presser foot, remo ve the f...
Page 40 - Changing needle position
37 When sewing a str aight stitch along the left edge of the f abric, you can press the stitch width arro ws to mo ve the needle position from left to r ight. This allows y ou to adjust the distance of the stitches from the edge of the f abric, while still allo wing y ou to r un the edge of the f oo...
Page 42 - Sewing thin fabric
39 3 Place thin paper or stabiliz er material under the f abric, and thenstart sewing. 1 Paper The free ar m is handy when sewing hard-to-reach areas lik e hemsand cuffs on pant legs . Remove the accessor y case to use it. Sewing thin fabric Using the free arm 1
Page 43 - STRETCH STITCH AND TRIPLE STITCH; Stretch stitch
40 STRETCH STITCH AND TRIPLE STITCH 1 Stretc h stitc h 2 Reinf orced stitc h 1 2 J 5 3 5 3 Use on knit f abrics that stretch. Do not stretch f abric while se wingwith this stitch. Use on high stress areas like the arm holes of slee ves and thecrotch of slac ks as a strengthening stitch. Stretch stit...
Page 44 - ZIGZAG STITCHES
41 ZIGZAG STITCHES J The zigzag stitch is handy f or o vercasting or w or king with applique and patchw or k. Sew the o vercasting along the edge of the f abric so that the r ighthand side needle drop point is o ver the edge of the f abric. 1 Needle drop point 5 3 5 Attach the applique using adhesiv...
Page 45 - Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch
42 3 5 3 An attractiv e stitch can be achie ved when se wing around cor nersby using a narrow stitch width. Turn back the desired width of f abric and position it o ver the lo werfabric, then sew so that the stitch br idges both pieces of f abric. 1 Upper f abric 2 Lower fabric Patchwork (for crazy ...
Page 46 - DOTTED ZIGZAG; Attaching elastic bands
43 DOTTED ZIGZAG Elastic zigza g J 5 3 5 3 Stretch elastic while se wing. 1 Elastic Band Use when sewing stretchab le fabrics. Allow the needle to drop offover the edge of the f abric while se wing. Attaching elastic bands Overcasting 1
Page 47 - OVERCASTING; Overcasting
44 OVERCASTING J For use on medium or lightw eight f abrics. Attach the G f oot. Keepfoot guide along edge of f abric while se wing hem as illustrated inthe dr awing. 1 Guide 5 3 CautionAlways be sure to use the right foot for the stitch you are sewing. Using the wrong foot couldcause the needle to ...
Page 49 - BLIND HEM STITCHES
46 BLIND HEM STITCHES R 1. Fold the f abric and baste it as illustr ated. 1 0.5 cm (1/64”) 2 Basting stitch 3 Ov ercasting 4 0.5 cm (1/64”) Use the on stretch f abrics and the for other f abrics. 1 2 1 Blind hem stitc h 2 Blind hem stitc h R 2. Attach presser f oot “R”. Lower the presser f oot so th...
Page 51 - BUTTONHOLE STITCHES
48 BUTTONHOLE STITCHES A 1. Mark the positions of the b uttonholes on the f abric. * The maximum buttonhole length is 3 cm (1-3/16”) (total ofdiameter + thic kness of b utton). Always make your stitch samples out of scr aps from the f abric y ou will be using. For standard b utton holes , select . S...
Page 52 - Order of one cycle
49 5. Press the “START/ST OP” button to star t the machine, while gently holding the end of the upper thread. * Gently, feed the f abric b y hand. * The machine will stop with a reinf orcement stitch automati-cally after se wing is completed. * Use a courser stitch density when se wing on hea vyw ei...
Page 53 - Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate (Odd-shaped buttons)
50 Sewing stretch fabrics ( ) 3 5 3 5 2. Lower the presser f oot and star t sewing. * Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimpthread. When sewing b uttonholes onto stretch f abric, insert a gimp threadinto the b uttonhole seam (b uttonholes only). 1. Hook the gimp thread onto the end o...
Page 54 - BAR TACKING
51 BAR TACKING A 1. Attach p resser foot “A” and set the siz e by measuring the area to be b ar tacked. 1 Scale 2 0.5 cm (13/64”) 3 Length of bar tac k * 0.5 to 3 cm (13/64” to 1-3/16”) is suitab le for bar tac king.0.5 to 1 cm (13/64” to 3/8”) is the nor mal size. Use for reinf orcing the openings ...
Page 55 - Thick fabrics
52 5. Star t the machine while holding the end of the upper thread gently. * The machine will sew a reinforcement stitch and stop au-tomatically after se wing is completed. 3 5 Thick fabrics If the zipper slide gets in the w ay, low er the needle all the w aythrough the cloth, lift the f oot, and mo...
Page 56 - APPLIQUES; Sewing the applique around corners
53 APPLIQUES A Preparations:Attach the applique to the fabric. The applique should be at-tached with fabric glue or a basting stitch so that it will not moveduring sewing. 1 Applique 2 Fabric glue 1 2 3 1 Applique 2 Zig zag 3 Fagoting 1. Attach presser foot “J”. Make sure that the needle drop point ...
Page 57 - SCALLOP
54 SCALLOP J 1. Attach the J foot. While sewing, take care to leave a little space between the stitches and the edge of the fabric. Use to put a decorative trim on shirt collars and handkerchiefs. 2. Carefully cut along the outsides of the stitching, taking care not to cut the threads. 1 2 1 Scallop...
Page 58 - PATCHWORK STITCH
55 PATCHWORK STITCH J Preparations:Press the seam open from the wrong side of the cloth. 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 1 cm (3/8”) 4 Reverse side Attach the J foot. Line the presser foot up along the center of theseam and sew. 1 Surface 2 Seam 3 1 1 Patchwork stitch 2 3 1 1 4 4 2
Page 59 - ZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION); Centered application
56 ZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION) I Preparations:Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotchend. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. 1 Crotch end 2 Reverse stitch 3 Basting stitch CautionBefore sewing, gently turn the hand wheel to ch...
Page 60 - Side application
57 Preparations:Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotchend. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. 1 Reverse stitch 2 Basting stitch 3 Crotch end 4 Reverse side 5 Straight stitch 1. Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teet...
Page 62 - SMOCKING
59 SMOCKING J Select a straight stitch with a stitch length of 4.0 mm Reduce threadtension and sew a few rows of stitches about one centimeter apart. 1 About 1 cm (25/64”) Use to add a decorative touch to garments. Pull the bottom of the threads to gather the cloth and irongathers. J 1. Attach the J...
Page 63 - BUTTON SEWING
60 BUTTON SEWING M 1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog adjustment lever to the right to lower the feed dog. ( ) 1 Feed dog adjustment lever CautionBefore starting always turn the hand wheel to check to make sure the needle isn't hitting thebutton. If the needle hits the button whi...
Page 64 - Attaching buttons with four holes
61 5. Once sewing is completed, return the feed dog to its original position, pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down andpull the upper thread at the sewing end through to the reverseside of the fabric. Then tie the thread ends together and cutthe threads at the sewing start. 6. When you are f...
Page 65 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; EMBROIDERING; Attaching the embroidery foot “Q”
62 BEFORE YOU BEGIN EMBROIDERING J 1. Raise needle with the up-needle button. Turn power off. 2. Loosen the screw on the foot holder and remove foot holder. 3. Attach the embroidery foot. Screw back on tightly. 1 Screw * Make sure the needle clamp screw is also tightened. 1. Embroidery unit and memo...
Page 66 - Attaching the embroidery unit
63 3. Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTIONAlways make sure the power is off when attaching the embroidery unit or damage could result. 1. Turn off sewing machine.2. Slide accessory case to the left and remove it. 3. Remove cover of the embroidery unit. Attach unit to the ma- chine as shown in the d...
Page 67 - Removing embroidery unit
64 Removing embroidery unit 1. Remove embroidery hoop. Push “ ” key. Push “ ” key. The carriage will move to the storage position. CAUTION – If the carriage is not in the storage position, you might not be able to put the cover on the embroidery unit. – Always make sure to remove the hoop before pus...
Page 71 - Borders
68 Borders 1. Push “ ” key. * If you are not on the screen shown in the diagram, simply push “ ” key to come to this screen. Allows you to select a border pattern you like by choosing the shape of the border and stitch for your border. 2. Choose the shape of the border you wish to embroider. Once yo...
Page 72 - Lettering
69 Lettering Press “ ” key. * If you are not on the screen shown in the diagram, simply push “ ” key to come to this screen. Example: For practice, try the word "BUS": 1. Press " " key. The letter “B” should appear at the top of your screen as shown in the diagram. 2. Press the “ ” k...
Page 73 - Numerals and punctuation; Lower and upper case letters
70 Numerals and punctuation Pushing the “ ” key will take you to the Punctuation and Number screens. Lower and upper case letters The “ ” key button allows you to alternate between upper and lower case lettering. ▼ ▼
Page 74 - Selecting patterns from a memory card
71 Selecting patterns from a memory card 1. Turn off the power. 2. Insert the memory card you wish to use into the card slot, which is located on the right side of the sewing machine. Thearrow on card should be facing you and pointing to the left,into the machine. Push the card straight in so it goe...
Page 76 - To make words
73 To make words Example: For practice, try entering the characters"ABCDEFGH" 1. Press “ ” key. The letters will scroll across your screen to the left starting with the first letter selected. * The screen only scrolls if the letters will not all fit in thescreen.
Page 77 - Embroidering attractive finishes
74 EMBROIDERING Embroidering attractive finishes Stabilizers – Use stabilizers to create beautiful embroider without puck-ering or poor stitch conformation. Iron-on Stabilizers arerecommended especially for lightweight fabrics and/orstretchable fabrics. For certain fabrics you might wish touse a thi...
Page 78 - Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame
75 Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame 1. Mark the fabric using a chalk pen or fabric marking pen to indicate the embroidering position. 2. Loosen the adjusting screw and separate the inner and outer frames. Lay the fabric on top of the outer frame and secure itbetween the inner and outer f...
Page 80 - Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit; Removing the embroidery frame
77 Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit 5 3 1 2 1. Raise the presser foot to its highest position. Then pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot with the mountingbracket on the left side and the fabric right side up. 2. Align the two pins on the embroidery unit frame holder wi...
Page 81 - Embroidering
78 Embroidering CAUTION– When sewing embroidery, Brother embroidering thread (X81164-001) must be used for thebobbin thread. – Check bobbin thread before beginning to sew. If you embroider when the bobbin thread is low,the thread could tangle up or other problems could result. – If you are using the...
Page 84 - CHECKING THREAD COLORS AND TIME REQUIRED; Checking thread colors
81 CHECKING THREAD COLORS AND TIME REQUIRED Checking thread colors Press “ ” key. Colored sections will move one after another to the left, from the first colored section to be stitched to last. * Automatically scrolls at a rate of one screen per .3 seconds. After scrolling through all color changes...
Page 85 - Checking time required to complete a pattern
82 Checking time required to complete a pattern Press “ ” key. The amount of time required for the pattern will be calculated anddisplayed on the screen. * Press “ ” key to return to previous screen. “ ” means time remaining/time required The machine's calculations do not include the amount of time ...
Page 86 - CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT
83 CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT 1. Press “ ” key to go to the edit screen. * You cannot choose or delete patterns from the “ ” key screen. If you wish to do so, press to go back to the previous screen. 2. Press “ ” key. Press the directional arrows to set needlework placement. Press to rotate the p...
Page 88 - Embroidering from a specific starting point
85 Embroidering from a specific starting point 1. Mark the point to begin embroidering as shown in the dia- gram. 2. Press “ ” key. The embroidery hoop will move to place the needle above the lower left corner of the pattern. 3. Use the directional arrows to match the foot up with the mark where you...
Page 89 - ROTATING AND MIRRORING PATTERNS; Rotating patterns; ABC; Mirroring patterns
86 ROTATING AND MIRRORING PATTERNS Rotating patterns 1. Press “ ” key. Each time you press it, your design will rotate in 90° increments to the right. The arrow indicates di- rection. CAUTIONWhen rotating the pattern, make sure you are using a hoopthat can do this. Using a hoop other than what is in...
Page 90 - CHANGING SIZE AND STITCH DENSITY OF CHARACTERS AND BORDERS; To change size
87 CHANGING SIZE AND STITCH DENSITY OF CHARACTERS AND BORDERS To change size 1. Press “ ” key to go to the edit screen. * You cannot select or delete a pattern from the “ ” key screen. If you wish to do so, push “ ” key to return to the previous screen. 2. Press “ ” key. 3. Press “ ” key to make the...
Page 91 - Multi-colored lettering
88 To change stitch density (limited to certain alphabets and borders) 1. Press “ ” key, then press “ ” key. 2. Press “ ” key for a finer stitch density, or “ ” key for a coarser stitch density. <Fine density> <Normal density> <Coarse density> * Press “ ” key to return to normal st...
Page 92 - IF THE THREAD BREAKS DURING EMBROIDERY; If the upper thread breaks
89 IF THE THREAD BREAKS DURING EMBROIDERY If the upper thread breaks 1. Stop the machine, raise the needle and foot, and rethread the machine. · If the bobbin thread breaks 1 Cut the upper thread, raise needle and foot, and re-move hoop. 2 Reset the bobbin thread, then reattach hoop. 2. Press “ ” ke...
Page 94 - EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS; Combining characters to form words
91 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Combining characters to form words 1. Enter "ABC", press “ ” key, and then press “ ” key. 2. Press “ ” key to move the position of the needle over the fabric from the center to the lower left corner. 3. Press “START/STOP” button. After “ABC” has been stitched, move...
Page 95 - Outline Embroidery
92 6. Use “ ” key to move the foot so the needle will make its first stitch at the point it ended off "ABC". 1 Needle position of last stitch 7. Press “START/STOP” button. Outline Embroidery 1. Press “ ” key to display the outline of the pattern on your screen. 2. Lower the presser foot and ...
Page 96 - Embroidering appliques (using a frame pattern)
93 Embroidering appliques (using a frame pattern) 1. Select the frame shape to be embroidered and select the “ ” stitch. Embroider onto the applique material. Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame. Cut neatly around the outside of the shape made by thestitches. 2. Embroider a base fabric in th...
Page 97 - Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners
94 Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners Use a stabilizer to support the fabric while stitching. When finished, remove the stabilizer carefully. Werecommend Brother stabilizers designed especially for use with our machines. • Example A 1 Iron on to attach to fabric (If you don't w...
Page 98 - MEMORY; Saving groups of characters
95 MEMORY Saving groups of characters For example, to save the word “one” on page one. 1. Enter the letters “ONE”. 2. Press “ ” key. 3. Use “ ” and “ ” keys to select a page to store your design and press “ ” key. * If you try to save pattern on a page that already has some-thing saved on it, the ol...
Page 99 - Restoring saved designs
96 Restoring saved designs For example, to restore the word "GIRL". 1. Press “ ” key. 2. Press “ ” key. 3. Press “ ” key. 4. Pattern has been restored.
Page 100 - CLEANING; MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the screen
97 CLEANING MAINTENANCE Cleaning the screen CAUTIONDisconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning, otherwise injury or electricshocks may result. If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the sewing mac...
Page 102 - CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
99 CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB CAUTIONThe glass plate over the light bulb will be hot after running the machine. Please wait for it to cooloff before changing the light bulbs so you don't burn yourself. 1. Turn the power off. 2. Loosen the screw on the reverse side of sewing head. Remove the end cap. 1 ...
Page 103 - BEFORE TAKING YOUR MACHINE IN FOR SERVICE; TROUBLESHOOTING; Basic sewing machine maintenance
100 BEFORE TAKING YOUR MACHINE IN FOR SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING Basic sewing machine maintenance Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchaseor your nearest Brother dealer. • Trouble with threads and stitches If you have gone throu...
Page 104 - FINDING THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM
101 • Mechanical trouble FINDING THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM If you have gone through the troubleshooting tips and are still unable to find the source of the problem, please take your machine back to the place of purchase or your nearest Brother dealer for repairs. Inability to thread needle Needle po...
Page 106 - ERROR MESSAGES; Warning messages
103 ERROR MESSAGES Warning messages A warning buzzer will sound and error message flash on your screen if the “START/STOP” or “REVERSESTITCH” button are pressed when the machine is not properly set up, or operated incorrectly. Please readthe error message and follow instructions carefully. The follo...
Page 108 - Instruction messages
105 This message will appearif you press the “START/STOP” button while thefoot controller is attached. T h i s m e s s a g e i s d i s -played if a non-buttonholepattern is selected andthe “START/STOP” buttonor “REVERSE STITCH”button is pressed whilethe buttonhole lever islowered. T h i s m e s s a ...
Page 109 - SEWING CHART
106 NAME OF P A TTERN P A TTERN TYPE OF PRESSER FOO T USE STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY REINFORCEMENT STITCH KEY NAME OF P A TTERN P A TTERN TYPE OF PRESSER FOO T USE STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY REINFORCEMENT...
Page 111 - ONE POINT MARK EMBROIDERY PATTERN
108 ONE POINT MARK EMBROIDERY PATTERN PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD) <Embroidering times: 2 - 31 min. (It does not include the time needed to change colors.) > 1 ...... 0192 ...... 8003 ...... 900 1 ...... 3232 ...... 0853 ...... 0014 ...... 058 1 ...... 0862 ...... 0583 ...... 707 1 ...... 0702 ........
Page 112 - PERATION MANUAL
C M Y K ENGLISH882-147194147-011Printed in Taiwan O PERATION MANUAL ®
