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Using the Memory Function

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Memo

• When you press

, the selected embroidery

pattern will be deleted permanently.

• When saving a retrieved pattern, press the

following keys.

1. Press .

2. Press the key for the desired destination.

: Saves to the machine.

: Saves to the USB flash drive.

: Temporarily saves to the wireless function

pocket.

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Summary of Contents for 888-G60

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code 888 G60 G70 G72 Be sure to read this document before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference ...

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Page 3: ...nly 4Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual such as an odor heat discoloration or deformation stop us...

Page 4: ... 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 notic...

Page 5: ...s However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separati...

Page 6: ... support website Visit support brother com Declaration of Conformity for RE Directive 2014 53 EU Europe and Turkey only Applicable to models with radio interfaces We Brother Industries Ltd 15 1 Naeshiro cho Mizuho ku Nagoya 467 8561 Japan declare that these products are in conformity with the provisions of the RE Directive 2014 53 EU The Declaration of Conformity DoC can be downloaded from Brother...

Page 7: ...or any part of the Software 2 1 3 not to distribute provide or make available the Software in any form in whole or in part to any person without prior written consent from Company 2 1 4 not to copy the Software except where such copying is incidental to normal use of the Software with Company Product or where it is necessary for the purpose of back up or operational security 2 1 5 not to transfer ...

Page 8: ...e by a court of competent jurisdiction such provisions shall be severable and independent from the other provisions of this Agreement and the validity of the other provisions and of the entire Agreement shall not be affected thereby 6 5 This Agreement together with all exhibits or other attachments referenced herein constitutes the entire agreement between the parties on the subject matter hereof ...

Page 9: ...mpanies appearing on Brother products related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies This product includes software developed by the following vendor 2008 Devicescape Software Inc Make sure you use a router or firewall when connecting your machine to the Internet to protect it against unauthorized access from the Internet OPEN SO...

Page 10: ...ery Foot Auto Down 36 Adjusting thread tension 37 Adjusting the bobbin case with no color on the screw 38 Using the automatic thread cutting function End Color Trim 38 Using the Thread Trimming Function Jump Stitch Trim 39 Embroidering the appliqué patterns 39 Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué 40 Split embroidery patterns 41 Editing Patterns Pattern Editing Screen 42 Editing Patterns Embro...

Page 11: ...e and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot G Main power switch page 11 H Power supply jack page 11 I Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used J USB port for a USB flash drive page 47 Needle and presser foot section 1 Needle bar thread guide page 21 2 Needle plate 3 Needle plate cove...

Page 12: ... are not displayed on the LCD 4 Help key Press to get help on using the machine 5 Settings key Press to set the needle stop position the buzzer sound and more 6 Embroidery key Press to display the pattern type selection screen 7 Back key Press to return to the previous screen 8 Presser foot Needle exchange key Press before changing the needle the presser foot etc This key locks all key and button ...

Page 13: ...not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms CAUTION Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with any other appliances plugged into 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 the main power to OF...

Page 14: ...lect the size of pattern thumbnails C Select the display units mm inch General settings 1 Select the needle stop position the needle position for when the machine is not being operated to be up or down 2 Select whether to hear the beep operation sound 3 Select whether to display the opening screen when the machine is turned on 4 Select the display language 5 Select whether to turn work area light ...

Page 15: ...sting input sensitivity for operation keys You can adjust the sensitivity of the operation keys to 5 levels Display the settings screen to set desired level a Press to display the settings screen b Display page 6 by pressing c Press Start d Adjust the Input Sensitivity by pressing The higher the setting the more sensitive the keys will be The default setting is 3 We recommend selecting the highest...

Page 16: ...hine prepares for wireless connection Requirements for a wireless network connection The wireless network connection complies with IEEE 802 11 b g n standards and uses the 2 4 GHz frequency Using the wizard to set up the wireless network connection There are multiple ways to set up the wireless network connection We recommend the method that uses the wizard on this machine a In order to connect yo...

Page 17: ...etup Use the Machine name on page 9 of the settings screen for the wireless LAN function Memo When displaying next or previous pages press or key to search the SSID that was noted If the desired SSID is not listed specify it as described below 1 Press in the end of the SSID list 2 Enter the desired SSID and then press 3 Select the authentication method and encryption mode If using a previous conne...

Page 18: ...ead onto a bobbin a Open the top cover b Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the notch in the bobbin aligns with the spring on the shaft and then slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right until it snaps into place 1 2 3 4 Winding Installing the Bobbin CAUTION Use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type The bobbin s height is 11 5 mm approx 7 16 ...

Page 19: ...ence CAUTION 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 machine may be damaged When ...

Page 20: ...slow press the Start Stop button to stop the machine k Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left until it snaps into place and then remove the bobbin l Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool pin Note Make sure that the thread is passed under the pretension disk Note Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin otherwise the thread will become wrapped around ...

Page 21: ... g Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand 1 and then guide the end of the thread around the tab of the needle plate cover with your left hand 2 CAUTION Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect Before inserting or changing the bobbin be sure that you have pressed on the operation panel to lock all keys a...

Page 22: ...s and operation buttons are locked except Memo By guiding the thread around the tab of the needle plate cover passing the thread as shown by 2 in this illustration then lightly pulling the thread at 3 the thread will enter the tension spring of the bobbin case to apply the appropriate tension to the bobbin thread during embroidering Memo Be sure to complete the bobbin threading correctly according...

Page 23: ...ehind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as shown Make sure that the thread is passed through to the left of the tab of the needle bar thread guide Memo If the presser foot is not raised the machine cannot be threaded CAUTION Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used For more information regarding th...

Page 24: ...e of the machine until it clicks and then slowly return the lever to its original position 1 Needle threader lever 2 Needle 3 Hook o Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed through the eye of the needle 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 thre...

Page 25: ...n changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked except d Follow steps c to d Replacing the embroidery foot on page 50 for removing the presser foot e 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 Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain p...

Page 26: ...eedle clamp screw by turning it clockwise g Follow steps e to g Replacing the embroidery foot on page 50 for reattaching the presser foot h Press to unlock all keys and buttons 1 Needle stopper 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 1 ...

Page 27: ...abilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in the embroidery frame 27 5 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit 29 6 Pattern selection Select an embroidery pattern 31 7 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery 33 8 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern 34 Step 2 Step 1 Step 4 Step 5 Step...

Page 28: ...broidery unit and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left Note Make sure that there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be embroidered correctly Be sure to fully insert the connector into the connection port Do not push on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may result ...

Page 29: ...ering on large garments especially jackets or other heavy fabrics do not let the fabric hang off the table Otherwise the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the embroidery frame may strike the needle causing the needle to bend or break and possibly cause injury Place the fabric so that it does not hang off the table or hold the fabric to keep it from dragging Note Do not leave objects in the ra...

Page 30: ...ing stitch After completing the embroidery remove the stabilizer material carefully When embroidering on thin fabrics such as organdy or lawn or on napped fabrics such as terry cloth or corduroy use water soluble stabilizer sold separately for best results The water soluble stabilizer material will dissolve completely in water giving the project a more attractive finish In the case of thick terry ...

Page 31: ...on the embroidery sheet d Place the inner frame with the fabric on the outer frame and adjust the fabric if needed to align marks on fabric with the embroidery sheet e Remove the embroidery sheet Attaching the embroidery frame a Press Presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot b Raise the frame securing lever 1 Frame securing lever 2 Carriage 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Fabric Memo Aft...

Page 32: ...h the one on holder 1 Arrow mark e Lower the frame securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder Removing the embroidery frame a Press Presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot b Raise the frame securing lever c Pull the embroidery frame toward you CAUTION If the frame securing lever is not lowered the following message appears Y...

Page 33: ...press If the pattern type selection screen is not displayed press to display the screen below b Press or to display the desired pattern on the screen c Select a desired embroidery pattern and then press Available frame options are displayed on the screen 1 White Frame which can be used with the selected pattern Gray Frame which cannot be used with the selected pattern Pattern editing screen appear...

Page 34: ...Pattern Editing Screen on page 42 Selecting frame patterns a Press b Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroidery c Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroidery Memo If Embroidery Frame Identification View in the settings screen is set to ON the pattern can be edited in the screen as if that embroidery frame is attached 1 The embroidering area for the selected frame is disp...

Page 35: ...hen press For details on changing colors refer to Pattern editing screen on page 42 j Edit the pattern position The pattern can be selected with your finger and then moved by dragging it Use to select patterns that are overlapping and cannot be selected by touching the screen Press to decide the pattern position carefully Press to check the preview of the combined patterns k Press Checking the pat...

Page 36: ... machine e Trim the excess thread at the end of the seam If the end of the seam is under the presser foot raise the presser foot then trim the excess thread If the thread is left at the beginning of the stitching it may be embroidered over as you continue embroidering the pattern making it very difficult to remove the excess thread after the pattern is finished Trim the thread at the beginning f P...

Page 37: ...f the bobbin runs out of thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering the machine will stop and the message below will appear Press and follow the directions below to replace the bobbin If very little embroidering remains you can embroider approximately 10 final stitches without rethreading the machine by pressing The machine will stop after embroidering approximately 10 ...

Page 38: ...art Stop button to continue embroidering Resuming embroidery after turning off the power The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped The next time the machine is turned on you have the option to continue or delete the pattern Embroidery Foot Auto Down You can choose a setting to automatically lower the embroidery foot at the beginning of embroidering a Press to display...

Page 39: ...g side bottom of fabric 1 Right side top of fabric 2 Wrong side bottom of fabric 1 Right side top of fabric 2 Wrong side bottom of fabric Note If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved rethread the upper thread and insert the bobbin correctly With E...

Page 40: ...l not to over loosen the screw approximately 30 45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension Using the automatic thread cutting function End Color Trim The automatic thread cutting function will cut the thread at the end of embroidering each color This function is initially turned on To turn this function off press key and then a Press b Press to turn off the automatic thread cutting function The key wil...

Page 41: ...to the wrong side of the appliqué fabric b Sew the cutting line of the appliqué piece Remove the fabric for the appliqué piece from the embroidery frame and then carefully cut along the sewn cutting line 1 Outline of appliqué 2 Appliqué material CAUTION The carriage of the embroidery unit will move Keep your hands etc away from the carriage Otherwise injury may result 1 Jump stitch Note When this ...

Page 42: ...aight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch Method 1 a Select a straight stitch frame pattern Embroider the pattern onto the appliqué material then cut neatly around the outside of the shape b Embroider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the back of the appliqué created in step a Attach the appliqué to the base ...

Page 43: ...n the embroidery hoop are divided into multiple sections which combine to create a single pattern after each section is embroidered For details on creating split embroidery patterns and for more detailed embroidery instructions refer to the Instruction manual included with PE DESIGN Ver 7 or later or PE DESIGN NEXT a Insert the USB flash drive containing the created split embroidery pattern and th...

Page 44: ...models 2 cm 6 cm 1 inch 2 1 2 inches Press to enlarge the image of the pattern Preview key 1 2 3 4 6 7 B A 0 9 E 8 C 5 F D 5 Press this key to rotate the pattern Press to return the pattern to its original position Rotate key 6 Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern Press or to select the thread brand Press or to select the color you want to change Press or touch the color on...

Page 45: ...between the character patterns on the line press Array key 3 Press this key to change the font of the selected characters Depending on the font that was selected it may not be possible to change the font Font key 4 Press this key to switch between text written vertically and horizontally Japanese font only Vertical horizontal text key No Display Explanation Key Name 1 2 3 4 7 8 6 5 5 Press this ke...

Page 46: ...erns Embroidery Settings Screen No Display Explanation Key Name 1 Press these keys to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow Press the center key to return the pattern to the center of the embroidery area page 44 Move key 2 Press this key to rotate the entire pattern Press to return the pattern to its original position Rotate key 3 Press this key to rearrange the stitching sequence f...

Page 47: ...he characters are embroidered and the threads are cut remove the embroidery frame and then press for Finished embroidering g Reposition the fabric in embroidery frame so that the right side of the letter C will be partially inside the embroidery frame being careful so letters remain straight and level Then reattach frame again so that the remaining characters DEF can be embroidered h Press to canc...

Page 48: ...m approx 10 1 4 inches 6 1 4 inches USB flash drive Some USB flash drives may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website http s brother cphan for more details Precautions on using the computer to create and save data We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet uppercase and lowercase the numbers 0 through 9 and _ for the name of the file folder Tajima dst embroidery data dst da...

Page 49: ... or on a USB flash drive or transferred via wireless network a When retrieving the embroidery patterns from a USB flash drive insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine To retrieve embroidery patterns via wireless network use PE DESIGN version 11 or later or Design Database Transfer to transfer the patterns in advance For details on transferring embroidery patterns refer to the ma...

Page 50: ...elected embroidery pattern will be deleted permanently When saving a retrieved pattern press the following keys 1 Press 2 Press the key for the desired destination Saves to the machine Saves to the USB flash drive Temporarily saves to the wireless function pocket ...

Page 51: ...hanges Exposed to high humidity or steam Near a flame heater or air conditioner Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments Cleaning the race Stitching performance will suffer if lint and dust collects in the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned regularly a Press Needle position button to raise the needle b Turn off the machine c Unplug the power co...

Page 52: ...the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation follow the steps below to make the proper adjustments a Holding your finger on the screen turn the main power switch to OFF and back to ON The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed b Lightly touch the center of each in order from 1 to 5 c Turn the main power to OFF then turn it back to ON Replacing the embroidery foo...

Page 53: ...he nearest Brother authorized service center Getting ready a b c Troubleshooting Symptom Cause solution Reference Cannot thread the needle Needle is not in the correct position Press the Needle position button to raise the needle 10 Needle is installed incorrectly 23 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull 23 Upper threading is incorrect The needle threader lever is not lowered until it clicks ...

Page 54: ...ifically for this machine is not used 16 Upper threading is incorrect 20 Symptom Cause solution Reference 1 Notch a Bobbin is set incorrectly 19 Embroidery foot is attached incorrectly 50 Stabilizer is not attached to fabric being embroidered 27 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound 16 Upper thread breaks Machine is not threaded correctly used the wrong spool cap spool cap is loose the thread did not...

Page 55: ...dealer for the proper stabilizer 27 There was an object placed near the machine and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during embroidering 25 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 27 A heavy fabric is bein...

Page 56: ... This message is displayed when a button such as the Start Stop button was pressed while the presser foot was raised 8 Not enough available memory to save This message is displayed when the memory is full and the pattern cannot be saved 9 Not enough available memory to save the pattern Delete another pattern This message is displayed when the memory is full and the pattern cannot be saved Press an...

Page 57: ...trying to connect to your wireless network Please wait a few minutes and then check the WLAN status 20 The safety device has been activated Is the thread tangled Is the needle bent This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery 21 The SSID and Network Key are incorrect The security information SSID network key password is incorr...

Page 58: ...uthentication method encryption method network key password page 14 Refer to How can I find the wireless security information SSID and network key on page 56 24 The wireless setting is not activated The wireless network setting is not activated Activate the wireless network page 14 25 This pattern cannot be used This message appears when you try to retrieve a pattern that cannot be used with this ...

Page 59: ...updating is finished the completion message appears d Remove the USB flash drive and turn the machine off and on again Specifications Item Specification Dimensions of machine Approx 480 mm W 250 mm D 300 mm H Approx 18 7 8 inches W 9 7 8 inches D 11 7 8 inches H Weight of machine For 888 G60 Approx 8 6 kg Approx 20 lb For 888 G70 G72 Approx 8 7 kg Approx 20 lb Dimensions of machine with embroidery...

Page 60: ...ories 10 J Jump Stitch Trim 39 L Language 12 LCD 10 12 Light 12 M Maintenance 49 Memory 46 Metallic thread 17 22 Mirroring 42 N Needle 23 Needle plate 9 Needle plate cover 9 49 Needle position 12 Needle threader 22 O Operation beep 12 56 P Power supply 11 Presser foot replacement 50 R Race 50 Replacing presser foot 50 Retrieving 47 Rotate 42 44 S Saving 47 Size 43 Split embroidery patterns 41 Spoo...

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Page 68: ...App Store to download This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries Be sure to install the latest software A variety of functional improvements are being performed in the latest version Design Database Transfer is a dedicated Windows application for wirelessly transferring embroi...

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