Brother PE 300S manual

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1 “IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS” When using a sewing machine, basic saf ety precautions should alw ays be tak en, including the f ollowing: “Read all instructions before using. ” D ANGER – T o reduce the risk of electric shock. 1. The sewing machine should ne v er be left unattended while plugged in. Alwa ys unplug the sewing ma- chin[...]

2 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MAL T A AND CYPR US ONL Y . If your se wing machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireab le BS plug then please read the follo wing. IMPOR T ANT If the av ailable soc ket outlet is not suitab le for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alter nativ [...]

1 CONGRA TULA TIONS ON CHOOSING A BR O THER COMPUTER SEWING MA CHINE 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 Y OUR SEWING MA CHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the need[...]

2 WARNING LABELS There should be se veral w ar ning labels on your se wing machine. Please heed warning labels when operating the sewing machine . If you don't understand the w ar nings, please contact the place of purchase . CAUTION Always remove the embroidery unit before moving the sew- ing machine. Otherwise the embroidery unit could fall [...]

3 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CONTENTS SETTING UP ................................................... 5 PRINCIPAL PARTS ............................................. 5 OTHER INCLUDED AC[...]

4 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CHECKING THREAD COLORS AND TIME REQUIRED ........................................................ 81 Checking thread colors ...............................[...]

5 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) SETTING UP PRINCIP AL P ARTS B A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 C D 16 1– Handle 2– Spool cap 3– Thread guide for bobbin winding 4– Upper tens[...]

6 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 1 P ower soc ket Use to connect machine to power supply . 2 Main power s witch Use to turn on/off the main power . 3 Ai[...]

7 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) O THER INCLUDED A CCESSORIES 123 456 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 R R R No. Part Name Part Code 1 Blind stitch f oot “R” X56409-001 2 Zipper f oot ?[...]

8 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 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 [...]

9 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) SELECTION KEYS 1 “ ” KEY Press while in the patter n selection screens to go back one page . (also used in Sav e and Restore screens) 2 “ ” KEY Pre[...]

10 OPERATION BUTTONS 1 Speed range control lever Slide this lev er to change the sewing speed. 2 “NEEDLE POSITION” button Press this button to mo ve the needle either up or down. 3 “REVERSE STITCH” button Hold down this button to se w either backwards or in the same place at a slow speed. When se wing a rev erse stitch, sewing is done in re[...]

11 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 1. Slide the sewing machine cov er to the left and off the ma- chine. BASIC SEWING MA CHINE OPERA TION FLA T BED EXTENSION TABLE 2. With the cutout sectio[...]

12 PO WER SUPPL Y O I 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 may occur. – Do not remove t[...]

13 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) USING THE SCREEN KEYS T ouch a ke y on the screen with your finger to select the patter n which appears inside the k ey or to star t the function or opera[...]

14 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) HO W T O CHANGE LANGU A GE While touching a selection ke y , tur n the power off and then back on again. Example: To change the display language to Spanis[...]

15 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) How to c lear the language selection Example: To change the display language from Spanish back to English 1. T ouch the “ENGLISH” k ey . This will can[...]

16 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. O y[W y[W hª ⁄ Ł Lfl Ø 1 2·3 4 9·10 6·8 5·11 7 1. T ur n the pow e[...]

17 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 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 h[...]

18 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 2 1 5. Guide the thread through the small hole in the side of the bob- bin from the inside. Align the groov e in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft a[...]

19 Setting the bobbin 1. Slide open the bobbin cov er . 1 Bobbin co v er 2 Bobbin co ver release button 3. Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the thread to- ward you to cut off an y excess thread. 1 Built-in thread cutter 2. Inser t the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as noted in the diagram. CAUTION Always make sure[...]

20 UPPER THREADING CAUTION Always make sure to thread the machine properly as shown in the directions. If the machine is not threaded properly, the thread could get stuck, needles could break and bodily injury could result. 1. Raise the presser f oot using the presser f oot le ver . O y[W y[W hª ⁄ Ł Lfl Ø 6 4 2 5 1 3 3. Set the thread spool. [...]

21 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 4. Guide the thread as illustrated by the numbers and arrow marks on the machine. Threading is easy if y ou hold the thread gen- tly with your right hand [...]

22 6. Run thread through the guide abov e the needle. HO W TO USE THE AUT OMA TIC NEEDLE THREADER CAUTION - Be careful not to turn the machine on while using the automatic needle threader. - Use the automatic needle threader with size #11-16 sewing machine needles. Use the quick reference chart (p. 35) to make sure you're using the right needl[...]

23 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 1. Place the f abr ic under the presser f oot, lower the presser f oot, and then press the “ST ART/ST OP” b utton. The sewing ma- chine star ts sewing[...]

24 STITCH SELECTION (UTILITY STITCHES) Press the “ ” key and “ ” keys to get to the screen of the stitch you wish to use . Then press the desired stitch to select it. 1 Presser foot symbol * Replace with the presser f oot with the letter indicated. 2 P atter n being selected 1 2 Stitches ● Straight (Left) ● Straight (Middle) ● Triple [...]

25 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) TRIAL SEWING 1. When the machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left) is al- wa ys selected. 2. P ass the thread under neath the presser f oot and pul[...]

26 4. Lower the presser f oot. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” b utton to sew a re verse stitch, and then press the “ST ART/ST OP” button. The machine will star t sewing at slow speed. * Sew re verse stitches at the beginning and end of stitches to reinf orce them. 5 5. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to se w a re[...]

27 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH Y our machine will automatically set stitch length and width when a stitch is selected. See the f ollowing instructions if [...]

28 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Quick adjustment ref erence char t f or stitch width and stitch length STITCH Straight (Left) Straight (Middle) T riple stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag Elast[...]

29 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) STITCH P atchwork stitch F agoting T riple zigzag Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Decorative sti[...]

30 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) T urn the tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread tension. 1 Locks appear on surf ace of f abr ic. 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 [...]

31 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CAUTION Always make sure to turn the machine off and unplug it when changing presser feet. If the power accidentally comes on, the machine might start run[...]

32 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” b utton to raise the needle, and then turn off the power . 2. Remov e the screw on the presser f oot holder . 1 Disk-sha[...]

33 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) The feed dog adjustment le v er can be seen at the back of the sewing machine . Sliding the lev er to the left will lower the f eed dogs, f or example dur[...]

34 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) NEEDLE CAUTION – Always make sure to turn the machine off before changing needles. There is a danger of injury if the machine accidentally starts runnin[...]

35 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) F ABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINA TION CHART Broad cloth Medium T aff eta/Satin Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Lightweight Georgette Challis Denim Heavy Corduro y T [...]

36 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) STRAIGHT STITCHES 1 Straight (Left) 2 Straight (Middle) UTILITY STITCHES 12 J 1. Attach the J f oot. Handle thread and f abr ic with y our left hand while[...]

37 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) When sewing a straight stitch along the left edge of the f abr ic, y ou can press the stitch width arrows to mov e the needle position from left to right.[...]

38 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 3 Sew slo wly , while keeping the seams parallel with the f abric edge as you guide the f abric around the cur ve . When the f oot angles up at the approa[...]

39 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 3 Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric , and then star t sewing. 1 P aper The free ar m is handy when sewing hard-to-reach areas lik e[...]

40 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) STRETCH STITCH AND TRIPLE STITCH 1 Stretch stitch 2 Reinfor ced stitch 12 J 5 3 5 3 Use on knit f abr ics that stretch. Do not stretch f abr ic while sewi[...]

41 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) ZIGZA G STITCHES J The zigzag stitch is handy f or o vercasting or working with applique and patchwork. Sew the o v ercasting along the edge of the f abri[...]

42 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 3 5 3 An attractiv e stitch can be achiev ed when sewing around corners by using a narro w stitch width. T ur n bac k the desired width of fabric and posi[...]

43 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) DO TTED ZIGZA G Elastic zigzag J 5 3 5 3 Stretch elastic while sewing. 1 Elastic Band Use when sewing stretchab le fabrics. Allow the needle to drop off o[...]

44 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) OVERCASTING J For use on medium or lightw eight fabrics. Attach the G f oot. Keep foot guide along edge of f abric while sewing hem as illustrated in the [...]

45 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) For use on stretchab le fabrics. Attach J f oot. K eep foot on the edge of fabric so that needle drops slightly ov er the edge of f abr ic while sewing. 1[...]

46 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) BLIND HEM STITCHES R 1. Fold the f abr ic and baste it as illustrated. 1 0.5 cm (1/64”) 2 Basting stitch 3 Overcasting 4 0.5 cm (1/64”) Use the on str[...]

47 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) T ouch the “ ” key stitch width setting k e y . This mov es the needle closer to the fold. T ouch the “ ” key stitch width setting k ey . This mov[...]

48 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) BUTT ONHOLE STITCHES A 1. Mark the positions of the buttonholes on the f abr ic. * The maximum b uttonhole length is 3 cm (1-3/16”) (total of diameter +[...]

49 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 5. Press the “ST ART/ST OP” button to start the machine, while gently holding the end of the upper thread. * Gently , feed the f abric by hand. * The [...]

50 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Se wing stretc h 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 gimp thread. When s[...]

51 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) B AR T A CKING A 1. Attach presser foot “A” and set the size by measuring the area to be bar tacked. 1 Scale 2 0.5 cm (13/64”) 3 Length of bar tack [...]

52 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 5. Star t the machine while holding the end of the upper thread gently . * The machine will sew a reinf orcement stitch and stop au- tomatically after sew[...]

53 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 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 mo[...]

54 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) SCALLOP J 1. Attach the J f oot. While se wing, take care to lea ve a little space between the stitches and the edge of the f abr ic. Use to put a decorat[...]

55 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) P A TCHWORK STITCH J Preparations: Press the seam open from the wrong side of the cloth. 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allow ance 3 1 cm (3/8”) 4 Re verse si[...]

56 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) ZIPPER INSER TION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICA TION) I Preparations: Attach presser foot “J” and sew str aight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to [...]

57 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Preparations: Attach presser f oot “J” and sew str aight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the f abr ic.[...]

58 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 4. Close zipper . T ur n fabric ov er to the right side and baste. 1 Left pressed edge of zip opening (wrong side) 2 Right pressed edge of the zip opening[...]

59 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) SMOCKING J Select a straight stitch with a stitch length of 4.0 mm Reduce thread tension and sew a f ew ro ws of stitches about one centimeter apar t. 1 A[...]

60 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) BUTT ON SEWING M 1. Raise the presser f oot lev er and slide the feed dog adjustment le ver to the right to lower the f eed dog. ( ) 1 F eed dog adjustmen[...]

61 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 5. Once sewing is completed, return the feed dog to its original position, pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down and pull the upper thread at the [...]

62 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) BEFORE YOU BEGIN EMBR OIDERING J 1. Raise needle with the up-needle button. T ur n pow er off. 2. Loosen the screw on the f oot holder and remov e foot ho[...]

63 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 3. Attaching the embr oidery unit CAUTION Always make sure the power is off when attaching the embroidery unit or damage could result. 1. T ur n off se wi[...]

64 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Removing embr oidery unit 1. Remov e embroider y hoop . Push “ ” k ey . Push “ ” ke y . The carriage will move to the storage position. CAUTION ?[...]

65 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CHOOSING EMBROIDER Y P A TTERNS (PART I) This computerized sewing machine comes with pre-prog rammed alphabet and patter ns. Y ou may also use optional me[...]

66 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) One-point patterns 1. Push “ ” ke y . * If y ou are not at the screen shown in the diagram, simply push “ ” ke y to come to this screen. * 1 70 an[...]

67 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 3. The Sew screen will appear . * Pushing “ ” k ey will bring you bac k to the previous screen.[...]

68 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Border s 1. Push “ ” k ey . * If y ou are not on the screen sho wn in the diag ram, simply push “ ” ke y to come to this screen. Allows y ou to se[...]

69 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Lettering Press “ ” k ey. * If you are not on the screen sho wn in the diag ram, simply push “ ” k e y to come to this screen. Example: For practi[...]

70 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Numerals and punctuation Pushing the “ ” ke y will take you to the Punctuation and Number screens. Lower and upper case letter s The “ ” k ey b ut[...]

71 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Selecting patterns fr om a memory card 1. T ur n off the pow er . 2. Inser t the memor y card you wish to use into the card slot, which is located on the [...]

72 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CHOOSING EMBROIDER Y PA TTERNS (PAR T II) If y ou accidentally choose the wr ong design 1. Press the “ ” k ey to go bac k to the pre vious screen. If [...]

73 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) T o make wor ds Example: For practice, try entering the characters "ABCDEFGH" 1. Press “ ” k ey . The letters will scroll across your screen[...]

74 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) EMBROIDERING Embroidering attractive finishes Stabilizers – Use stabilizers to create beautiful embroider without puc k- ering or poor stitch conformati[...]

75 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 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 t[...]

76 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 5. Press down into the outer frame so that the mark doesn’t mov e out of place. 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Surf ace of fabric 6. Remov e the embroide[...]

77 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Fitting the embr oider y frame to the embroidery unit 5 3 1 2 1. Raise the presser f oot to its highest position. Then pass the embroider y frame under th[...]

78 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Embroidering CAUTION – When sewing embroidery, Brother embroidering thread (X81164-001) must be used for the bobbin thread. – Check bobbin thread befo[...]

79 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 5. Change the thread to the next color and start sewing again. The machine will continue to stop f or thread changes. 6. Continue changing threads and sta[...]

80 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) THREAD TENSION Set thread tension according to the f abric you are using with the tension dial. @ 6 @ 5 @ 4 When doing machine embroider y , the tension d[...]

81 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CHECKING THREAD COLORS AND TIME REQUIRED Chec king thread color s Press “ ” k ey . Colored sections will mov e one after another to the left, from the[...]

82 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Chec king time required to complete a pattern Press “ ” k e y . The amount of time required for the pattern will be calculated and display ed on the s[...]

83 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CHOOSING EMBROIDER Y PLA CEMENT 1. Press “ ” k ey to go to the edit screen. * Y ou cannot choose or delete patter ns from the “ ” ke y screen. If [...]

84 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Mo ving the embroidery location Use directional arrows to change the placement of pattern on the fabric. CAUTION Do not lower the needle while the hoop is[...]

85 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Embroidering fr om a specific star ting point 1. Mark the point to begin embroider ing as shown in the dia- gram. 2. Press “ ” key . The embroider y h[...]

86 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) RO T A TING AND MIRR ORING P A TTERNS Rotating patterns 1. Press “ ” ke y . Each time you press it, y our design will rotate in 90 ° increments to th[...]

87 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CHANGING SIZE AND STITCH DENSITY OF CHARA CTERS AND BORDERS T o change size 1. Press “ ” k ey to go to the edit screen. * Y ou cannot select or delete[...]

88 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) T o change stitch density (limited to cer tain alphabets and bor ders) 1. Press “ ” k ey , then press “ ” ke y . 2. Press “ ” k ey f or a fine[...]

89 IF THE THREAD BREAKS DURING EMBROIDER Y If the upper thread breaks 1. Stop the machine, raise the needle and f oot, and rethread the machine. · If the bobbin thread breaks 1 Cut the upper thread, raise needle and f oot, and re- mo ve hoop . 2 Reset the bobbin thread, then reattach hoop . 2. Press “ ” k ey . 4. Press “ ” k ey to go back [...]

90 5. Lower the presser f oot and push “ST ART/ST OP” button. · The machine might not star t sewing right aw ay after press- ing “ ” k ey or “ ” ke y . This is nothing to be alarmed about. Just push “ST ART/ST OP” button again. When starting over from the beginning 1. Press “ ” k ey to return to the first color and place the ne[...]

91 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) EMBROIDER Y APPLICA TIONS Combining character s to form w ords 1. Enter "ABC", press “ ” k ey , and then press “ ” key . 2. Press “ ?[...]

92 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 6. Use “ ” k ey to mo v e the f oot so the needle will make its first stitch at the point it ended off "ABC". 1 Needle position of last stit[...]

93 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Embr oidering appliques (using a frame pattern) 1. Select the frame shape to be embroidered and select the “ ” stitch. Embroider onto the applique mat[...]

94 Embr oidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners Use a stabilizer to support the fabric while stitching. When finished, remov e the stabilizer carefully . We recommend Brother stabilizers designed especially f or use with our machines. • Example A 1 Iron on to attach to f abric (If you don't wish to use an iron, you ma y attach b[...]

95 MEMOR Y Sa ving gr oups of characters For example, to save the word “one” on page one. 1. Enter the letters “ONE”. 2. Press “ ” k e y . 3. Use “ ” and “ ” keys to select a page to store y our design and press “ ” k ey . * If y ou tr y to sav e patter n on a page that already has some- thing sa ved on it, the old patter n [...]

96 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Restoring saved designs For example, to restore the word "GIRL". 1. Press “ ” ke y . 2. Press “ ” key . 3. Press “ ” ke y . 4. P att[...]

97 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CLEANING MAINTENANCE Cleaning the screen CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning, otherwise injury or electric shocks may r[...]

98 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 5 3 3. T ur n the hand wheel tow ards you. Line up the shelf of race with the notch of shuttle and remov e r ace. 1 Shuttle 2 Notch of shuttle 3 Race 4 Sh[...]

99 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB CAUTION The glass plate over the light bulb will be hot after running the machine. Please wait for it to cool off before changing [...]

100 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) BEFORE TAKING YOUR MA CHINE IN FOR SER VICE TR OUBLESHOO TING Basic sewing mac hine maintenance Bef ore calling for ser vice , check the follo wing items[...]

101 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) • Mechanical tr ouble FINDING THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM If you have gone through the troubleshooting tips and are still unable to find the source of th[...]

102 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Note * This machine comes equipped with an upper thread sensor to prevent the machine from turning on if not properly threaded. If the machine doesn&apos[...]

103 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) ERR OR MESSA GES W arning messages A warning buzz er will sound and error message flash on your screen if the “ST AR T/STOP” or “REVERSE STITCH” [...]

104 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) This message will appear when attempting to re- store a memor y card pat- ter n that has been saved to a different memory card than the one inser ted in [...]

105 Contents Setting Up Basic Sewing Machine Operation Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) This message will appear if you press the “ST ART/ ST OP” button while the f oot controller is attached. This message is dis- pla yed if a non-b utto[...]

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 STITCH KEY STRAIGHT TRIPLE STITCH STRETCH STITCH [...]

107 Utility stitches Character embroidering c hart Frame pattern embroidering c har t Sizes can be enlarged or reduced. Frames Stitch Sizes: [L] 30mm (1-3/16”), [M] 15mm (9/16”), [S] 7.5mm (1/4”), Sizes: [L] 30mm (1-3/16”), [M] 15mm (9/16”), [S] 10mm (0-3/8”), Sizes: [L] 30mm (1-3/16”), [M] 15mm (9/16”), [S] 9mm (0-3/8”), P A TTER[...]

108 ONE POINT MARK EMBROIDER Y P A TTERN P A TTERNS (MEMOR Y CARD) <Embroidering times: 2 - 31 min. (It does not include the time needed to change colors.) > 1 ...... 019 2 ...... 800 3 ...... 900 1 ...... 323 2 ...... 085 3 ...... 001 4 ...... 058 1 ...... 086 2 ...... 058 3 ...... 707 1 ...... 070 2 ...... 085 3 ...... 086 4 ...... 323 1 ..[...]