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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

Basic operations

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Included accessories

Included accessories may differ from the table below depending on the machine model you purchased. For more details on
included accessories and their part codes of your machine, refer to the Quick Reference Guide.

Embroidery foot “Q”
(on machine)

Needle set
2/11 needle

Bobbin (4)
(One is on machine.)

Seam ripper

Scissors

Cleaning brush

10.

11.

12.

Screwdriver (large)

Screwdriver (small)

Disc-shaped screwdriver

Spool cap (large)

Spool cap (medium)
(on machine)

Spool cap (small)

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

Thread spool insert
(mini king thread spool)

Spool net

Bobbin case
(no color on the screw)
(on machine)

Embroidery frame set (large)
18 cm (H) × 13 cm (W) (7 inches (H) × 5 inches (W))

Poly 90 weight bobbin thread

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

Accessory bag

Dust cover

Operation Manual

Quick Reference Guide

Embroidery Design Guide

Summary of Contents for 888-L90

Page 1: ...Brother Innov is F440E Embroidery Machine View Buy Here https www thesewingstudio co uk brother nv f440e embroidery machine ir ...

Page 2: ...Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code 888 L90 L91 L93 K90 K92 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 4: ...tly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if there is a power failure 3Electrical Hazards This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or converter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician This machine is approved...

Page 5: ...tion is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 8For a longer service life When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machin...

Page 6: ...years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MA...

Page 7: ... and or other materials provided with the distribution The name of Intel Corporation may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors as is and any express or implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for ...

Page 8: ...s Chapter 2 STARTING TO EMBROIDER Page B 25 To learn how to prepare for embroidering and basic embroidering operations E Embroidering This section provides instruction on editing embroidery patterns and recalling stored embroidery patterns Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY Page E 2 Embroider artistically by editing the built in patterns you can easily create your own original designs A Appendix This section pr...

Page 9: ...frame patterns 4 Editing Patterns 5 Moving the pattern 6 Changing the size of the pattern 6 Rotating the pattern 7 Changing the thread color 7 Creating a horizontal mirror image 7 Changing the density alphabet character and frame patterns only 8 Deleting the pattern 8 Displaying patterns in the screen magnification 8 After editing 8 Editing Character Patterns 9 Changing the colors of alphabet char...

Page 10: ...toring the machine 2 Cleaning the LCD Screen 2 Cleaning the machine surface 2 Cleaning the race 2 About the maintenance message 4 Touch panel is malfunctioning 4 Operation beep 4 Replacing the embroidery foot 5 Troubleshooting 6 List of symptoms 6 Error messages 10 Upgrading your machine s software using USB flash drive 12 Index 13 ...

Page 11: ...CONTENTS viii ...

Page 12: ...ection provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine s more useful functions Page number starts with B in this section Chapter1 GETTING READY B 2 Chapter2 STARTING TO EMBROIDER B 25 ...

Page 13: ...lected and edited and operations for using the machine can be selected page B 4 9 Operation buttons Use these buttons to operate the machine page B 4 0 Embroidery unit Attach embroidery unit to embroider page B 26 A Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them B Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle Right side rear view 1 Handwheel Turn th...

Page 14: ... consistency 6 Embroidery foot screw Use the embroidery foot screw to hold the embroidery foot in place Embroidery Unit 1 Frame securing lever Press the frame securing lever to the left to attach or remove the embroidery frame page B 33 2 Embroidery unit connector Insert the embroidery unit connector into the connection port when attaching the embroidery unit page B 26 3 Carriage The carriage move...

Page 15: ...key Press this key to sew embroidery 7 Back key Press to return to the previous screen 8 Presser foot Needle exchange key Press this key before changing the needle the presser foot etc This key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the machine Green The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering Red The machine can not embroider Orange The machine is winding the bobbin t...

Page 16: ...on machine Needle set 2 11 needle Bobbin 4 One is on machine Seam ripper Scissors Cleaning brush 7 8 9 10 11 12 Screwdriver large Screwdriver small Disc shaped screwdriver Spool cap large Spool cap medium on machine Spool cap small 13 14 15 16 17 Thread spool insert mini king thread spool Spool net Bobbin case no color on the screw on machine Embroidery frame set large 18 cm H 13 cm W 7 inches H 5...

Page 17: ...edium 10 cm H 10 cm W 4 inches H 4 inches W Embroidery frame set small 2 cm H 6 cm W 1 inch H 2 1 2 inches W 4 5 Stabilizer material for embroidery Water soluble stabilizer Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your authorized Brother dealer All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice Visit your nearest au...

Page 18: ...chine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the electrical outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord or cause fire or ...

Page 19: ...e screen Turning off the machine When you are finished using the machine turn it off In addition before transporting the machine to another location be sure to turn it off a Make sure that the machine is not embroidering b Press the main power switch on the right side of the machine in the direction of the symbol to turn the machine off Select machine setting for the first time When you first turn...

Page 20: ...select the embroidery pattern to select a machine function or to select an operation indicated on the key The screen below appears after the embroidery carriage moves to its initial position LCD Operation 1 Embroidery patterns 2 Brother Exclusives 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Character patterns 5 Frame patterns 6 Press this key to position the embroidery unit for storage 7 Patterns saved in the ma...

Page 21: ...r color name page B 38 5 When the thread number 123 is selected select from six thread brands page B 38 6 Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting For details refer to Adjusting the embroidery speed in the Embroidering section 7 Change the display units mm inch 8 Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering For details refer to Adjusting thread tension in the Embroidering section 9 Press to...

Page 22: ...ty for operation keys page B 12 H Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing Contact your authorized Brother dealer for details I Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine J The No is the internal machine number for your machine K Display the program version of the LCD panel Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Memo The latest version of software is...

Page 23: ...ng screen is displayed d Adjust the Input Sensitivity by pressing The higher the setting the more sensitive the keys will be The default setting is 3 e Press to return to previous screen If the machine does not respond when an operation key is pressed Turn machine off then hold down Thread cutter button and turn on the machine to reset the setting Display the settings screen and then adjust the se...

Page 24: ... a computer The files for settings screen images are saved with the name S bmp in a folder labeled bPocket Checking machine operating procedures a Turn on the machine The LCD comes on b Press anywhere on the LCD screen c Press on the operation panel The machine help screen appears d Press the item to be displayed 1 Upper threading 2 Bobbin winding 3 Bobbin installation 4 Needle replacement 5 Embro...

Page 25: ...nserted onto the spool pin 1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap Winding Installing the Bobbin CAUTION Only use the Bobbin part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 designed specifically for this machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only ...

Page 26: ...too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged When using mini king thread spool use the thread spool insert mini king thread spool For details on thread spool insert mini king thread spool refer to Memo on page B 15 Memo When using the spool as shown below use the small spool cap and leave a small space between the cap and the spool ...

Page 27: ...ull the thread to the right to cut it 1 Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter l Turn on the machine m Press the Start Stop button once to start winding the bobbin 1 Start Stop button n When the bobbin winding becomes slow press the Start Stop button once to stop the machine Note Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk 1 1 1 2 3 Note Make sure that the thread betw...

Page 28: ... lever d Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right 1 Bobbin cover 2 Latch e Remove the bobbin cover f Hold the bobbin with your right hand with the thread unwinding to the left and hold the end of the thread with your left hand Then with your right hand place the bobbin in the bobbin case Memo If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side the needle will not move Embroidering is impossible M...

Page 29: ...tach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side The bobbin threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on page B 19 k Press to unlock all keys and buttons CAUTION Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly otherwise the t...

Page 30: ...osition press Needle position button until it is 1 Mark on handwheel Upper Threading CAUTION 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 needle may break When using mini king thread spool use the thread spool insert mini ...

Page 31: ...ad under the thread guide plate and then pull it up 1 Thread guide plate i Pass the thread through the thread channel in the order shown below 1 Shutter j Press The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked except CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break 1 2 1 Note If the presser ...

Page 32: ...ch of the threader thread guide 1 Notch of the threader thread guide 2 Threader thread guide disk b Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of the machine 1 Cutter c Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot 1 Presser foot lever Memo The needle threader can be used with machine needles 75 11 through 90 14 If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Threading the need...

Page 33: ...ons Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader Some needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader In this case thread the needle as described below a Thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide For details refer to Threading the upper thread on page B 19 b Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back c Raise the presser foot lever pass the end...

Page 34: ...ng the needle Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle a Press Needle position button once or twice to raise the needle b Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover the hole in the needle plate c Press The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked except Replacing the Needle CAUTION O...

Page 35: ...e clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the machine may be damaged e With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper 1 Needle stopper f While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise g Press to unlock all keys and buttons CAUTION Be sure to insert the n...

Page 36: ...embroidery unit B 26 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place B 17 4 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in the embroidery frame B 29 5 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit B 33 6 Pattern selection Turn the main power to on and select an embroidery pattern B 35 7 Che...

Page 37: ...roidery carriage and frame Otherwise injury may result Note Do not touch the connector in the embroidery unit connector slot The connector could be damaged and it may cause malfunctions Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage and do not forcefully move it It may cause malfunctions CAUTION Before attaching the embroidery unit be sure to turn off the machine Otherwise injuries may occur if one of ...

Page 38: ...osition where it can be stored c Turn off the machine d Hold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left 1 Release button CAUTION Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering Otherwise injury may result Note If the machine was not initialized correctly the initial sc...

Page 39: ...threads may not yield optimum results Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine Note Before embroidering check that there is enough thread in the bobbin If you start to sew your embroidery project without enough thread in the bobbin you will need to rewind the bobbin in the middle of the embroidery pattern Memo If you use threads other than those listed above th...

Page 40: ...fabric 1 Fusible side of stabilizer 2 Fabric wrong side Preparing the Fabric CAUTION Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm approx 1 8 inch Using fabrics thicker than 3 mm approx 1 8 inch may cause the needle to break In the case of thick terry cloth towels we recommend that you place a piece of water soluble stabilizer on the top surface of the towel This will help to reduce the nap of th...

Page 41: ...dering connected or combined characters or patterns or large patterns 1 Top installation position 2 Middle installation position 3 Bottom installation position 4 Embroidery field when installed at position 1 5 Embroidery field when installed at position 2 6 Embroidery field when installed at position 3 Using the appropriate frame for the pattern size Select a frame that is slightly larger than the...

Page 42: ... frame without loosening the adjustment screw f Press the inner frame in from the top of the fabric again lining up on the inner frame and on outer frame 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Fabric right side 4 Stabilizer material Press the inner frame into the outer frame g Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any slack in the fabric by hand The goal is to have a drum like sound when the fabric i...

Page 43: ...small fabrics or fabric edges Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support After embroidering remove the stabilizer carefully Attach the stabilizer as shown in the following examples We recommend using a stabilizer for embroidery Embroidering small fabrics Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame If you do not wish to use a tempor...

Page 44: ...hing the Embroidery Frame Note Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame making sure to use the recommended bobbin thread a a b a b Note Be sure to completely insert both pins If only one of the pins is inserted the pattern may not turn out correctly Make sure that the notch on the side of the embroidery frame fits firmly under the bend in the lever 1 Notch on embroidery fra...

Page 45: ...back and then the front of the embroidery frame up to clear the pins and then remove Hold the lever lightly to the left 1 Lever Remove the back mounting bracket from the pin 1 Back mounting bracket 2 Back pin Remove the front mounting bracket from the pin 1 Front mounting bracket 2 Front pin CAUTION Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery frame It may cause injury or needle breaka...

Page 46: ... embroider for testing purposes You can try various selection of patterns and pattern editing in the Embroidering section a Press in the pattern type selection screen Once the machine has finished the initialization and the carriage has moved to the start position the pattern type selection screen will display If another screen is displayed press to display the screen below b Press or to display t...

Page 47: ...he pattern as it will be embroidered appears b Press to select the frame used in the preview Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected Press to enlarge the image of the pattern The pattern can be sewn as it appears in the following display Frame sizes displayed on screen c Press to return to the original screen Confirming the Pattern Position Memo To see the entire embroidering area press ...

Page 48: ...sser foot then press the Start Stop button to start embroidering After 5 6 stitches press the Start Stop button again to stop the 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 sewn over as you continue embroidering the patte...

Page 49: ...d color selections c Use or to select the name of the thread colors or the embroidery thread number Thread color name Thread number d When the thread number 123 is displayed use or to select from six embroidery thread brands pictured below Depending on the country or area cotton like polyester thread is sold e Press Memo For the automatic thread cutting setting refer to Using the automatic thread ...

Page 50: ... provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine Page number starts with E in this section The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the countries or regions Chapter1 EMBROIDERY E 2 ...

Page 51: ...Proceed to Editing Patterns on page E 5 to edit the pattern Selecting character patterns Example Entering We Fly a Press b Press the key of the font you want to embroider Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY Selecting Patterns 1 Embroidery patterns 2 Brother Exclusives 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Character patterns 5 Frame patterns 6 Press this key to position the embroidery unit for storage 7 Patterns saved in ...

Page 52: ... a mistake press to erase the mistake If the pattern is too small to see clearly you can use the key to check it If you want to add multiple lines refer to Entering a line feed on page E 4 e Press and then press to enter a space f Press and then enter F g Press to display l and y and enter them h Press The editing screen is displayed i Proceed to Editing Patterns on page E 5 to edit the pattern Fo...

Page 53: ...ern you want to embroider The selected pattern is displayed on the screen d Press The editing screen is displayed e Proceed to Editing Patterns on page E 5 to edit the pattern To return to the previous screen to select another pattern press Memo To change the text before the line feed in the text input screen press also to delete any text after the line feed When is pressed to change the character...

Page 54: ...ic operations section 5 Rotate key Press this key to rotate the pattern You can rotate a pattern one degree ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time E 7 6 Thread palette key Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern E 7 7 Delete key Press this key to delete the selected pattern the pattern outlined by the red box E 8 8 Font edit key Press this key to display the font editing scre...

Page 55: ... the pattern proportionately Shrink the pattern proportionately Stretch the pattern horizontally Compact the pattern horizontally Stretch the pattern vertically Compact the pattern vertically Return the pattern to its original size 1 Size of the pattern c Press to return to the original screen Memo The pattern can also be moved by dragging it Patterns cannot be moved in screens where does not appe...

Page 56: ...ginal screen Changing the thread color You can change the thread color by choosing a new color from the thread colors in the machine a In the pattern editing screen press The thread color palette screen displays b Press or to select the color you want to change c Press or touch the color on the color palette to choose a new color To return to the original color press then press after message appea...

Page 57: ...pattern density changes each time you press a button c Press Deleting the pattern Press to delete the pattern from the screen Displaying patterns in the screen magnification a Press Magnification select screen is displayed b Press desired magnification to enlarge the pattern Press to return to the normal size c Press to return to the original screen After editing a Press To combine the pattern wit...

Page 58: ...y and horizontally a Press to switch between text written vertically and horizontally b Press to return to the pattern editing screen Editing Character Patterns No Display Key Name Explanation Page 1 Multi color key Press this key to change the color of individual characters in a pattern E 9 2 Array key Press this key to change the configuration of a character pattern E 12 3 Font key Press this ke...

Page 59: ...o separately edit the patterns after all characters have been entered a Press b Use to select where the pattern is to be separated and then press to separate it For this example the pattern will be separated between A and B Note Depending on the font that was selected it may not be possible to change the font Note Reducing character spacing The spacing between characters can be reduced to 50 of th...

Page 60: ... character is surrounded with a red box c Select the direction in which to change the size For details on the various keys refer to the procedure in Changing the size of the pattern on page E 6 d Press to return to the font editing screen Changing the font a Press b Press and then select the character whose font is to be changed To select the character press or The selected character is surrounded...

Page 61: ...the layout you want to embroider When selecting an arc use and to change the degree of the arc Make the arc flatter Make the arc rounder The display will show the selected layout Example c Press to return to the font editing screen Memo When selecting and change to and You can increase or decrease the incline ...

Page 62: ...r will be displayed in the upper part of the screen f Press g Press h Press to move the characters With your finger drag the characters to move them i Press to return to the pattern editing screen j Press and to change the layout of the characters Press two times to return to the pattern editing screen See page E 12 for more information about changing the layout k Press to change the color of the ...

Page 63: ...ed patterns Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered In this example the embroidery order will be as follows For more information about sewing patterns refer to Embroidering a pattern in the Basic operations section a Embroider the pattern by following the color order on the display After the patterns are embroidered the cursor will move to the character part of the pat...

Page 64: ...ion moves to the bottom left corner of the pattern the embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly d Press Editing All Patterns No Display Key Name Explanation Page 1 Move key 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 E 15 2 Rotate key Press this key to rotate the en...

Page 65: ... d Press e Lower the embroidery foot and then press the Start Stop button to begin embroidering Memo When using the extra large multi position embroidery frame align the top installation position with the two pins on the embroidery frame holder and then press the frame down until it snaps into place 1 Top installation position a Note After entering the ABCD when the E is selected a message appears...

Page 66: ...elect to rotate 90 degrees to the right and then press k Press l Press m Press and then press The needle is positioned in the lower left corner of the pattern The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly n Use to align the needle with the end of the embroidering for the previous pattern o Press p Lower the embroidery foot and press the Start Stop button to begin embroideri...

Page 67: ... unit 1 Applique material cotton felt etc 2 Iron on stabilizer c Thread the machine with the embroidery thread lower the presser foot lever and then press the Start Stop button to sew the cutting line of the appliqué piece The outline of the appliqué piece is sewn and then the machine stops 1 Outline of applique 2 Applique material d Remove the fabric for the appliqué piece from the embroidery fra...

Page 68: ...mbroidery frame to the machine Thread the machine with the embroidery thread lower the presser foot lever and then press the Start Stop button to sew the appliqué The appliqué piece is sewn to the base fabric and then the machine stops Note Do not remove the base fabric from the embroidery frame until all sewing is finished Note If the appliqué piece is not securely attached to the base fabric the...

Page 69: ...oider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step a Attach the appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes d Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué Embroider over the appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué Memo Since glue may ...

Page 70: ...ric completely covers the stitched line c Embroider the same pattern on the appliqué fabric d Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit and cut around the outside of the stitches e Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué f Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit and embroider the satin stitch pattern to create an appliqué Note Do not remove t...

Page 71: ...h drive containing the created split embroidery pattern and then select the split embroidery pattern to be embroidered For details on recalling patterns refer to Recalling from USB flash drive on page E 34 A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected b Select section to be embroidered and press Select the sections in alphabetical order Press or to display the ...

Page 72: ...idery frame up to clear the pins and then remove the frame Hold the lever lightly to the left Be careful not to apply strong force to the fabric at this time Otherwise the fabric may loosen in the frame 1 Lever Remove the back mounting bracket from the pin 1 Back mounting bracket 2 Back pin Remove the front mounting bracket from the pin 1 Front mounting bracket 2 Front pin d Remove bobbin cover an...

Page 73: ... presser foot lever to lower the presser foot and start sewing 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 1 Current stitch number when embroidery was stopped a Turn the main power to ON b Follow the instructions shown on the scre...

Page 74: ...h the embroidery frame and press The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears d Continue embroidering 1 Stitch number when embroidery is resumed Memo If you want to start a new embroidery pattern press so the pattern selection screen appears 1 ...

Page 75: ...d is too loose resulting in a loose upper thread loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric 1 Right side 2 Wrong side a Press b Press to tighten the upper thread tension The tension number will increase Making Embroidery Adjustments Note If the thread tension setting is made extremely weak the machine may stop during sewing This is not the sign of a malfunction Increase ...

Page 76: ...ping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric 1 Right side 2 Wrong side If this occurs turn the slotted head screw counterclockwise being careful not to over loosen the screw approximately 30 45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension Note With Embroidery Tension on the setting screen the tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering The selected setting will be applied ...

Page 77: ... display the following screen b In the Embroidery Frame Display use to change the embroidery frame display mode To change the frame Sold separately with some models 1 Large frame embroidering area 18 cm 13 cm 7 inches 5 inches Extra large multi position frame embroidering area 18 cm 13 cm 7 inches 5 inches 2 Medium frame embroidering area 10 cm 10 cm 4 inches 4 inches 3 Embroidery area for small e...

Page 78: ...mbroidery frame selected when Embroidery Frame Identification View is set to ON is highlighted 2 The embroidering area for the selected frame is displayed 3 Patterns that will not fit in the selected frame appear shaded and cannot be selected b a 1 2 Memo Patterns that cannot be sewn in the selected embroidery frame will not be available in the pattern selection screen The pattern will be enlarged...

Page 79: ...round 2 Pattern thumbnails background b Press c Select the background color from the 66 available settings 1 Embroidery pattern background 2 Selected color 1 Pattern thumbnails background 2 Selected color d Press twice to return to the original screen Specifying the size of pattern thumbnails The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern can be set to be displayed at the smaller size or a lar...

Page 80: ...ot be displayed The combined design can not exceed a maximum number of 200 000 stitches or a maximum number of 125 color changes Above numbers are approximate depending on the overall size of the design Use one of our design software programs to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets these specifications Embroidery data stored in a folder created in USB flash drive can be retrieved Even if t...

Page 81: ...ttern you want to save uses a lot of memory and the machine cannot save it If you delete a previously saved pattern you can save the current pattern a Press Press to return to the original screen without saving The machine displays the patterns currently saved b Select the pattern you want to delete Press to move to the previous next page c Press 1 Amount of memory used by the pattern to be delete...

Page 82: ... after deleting the pattern the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically If there is not enough memory available after deleting the pattern repeat the steps above to delete another pattern from the machine s memory It takes a few seconds to save a pattern See page E 34 for more information about retrieving saved patterns Memo USB flash drive is commercially available but some USB flash...

Page 83: ...ee page E 33 b Press Embroidery patterns and a folder in a top folder are displayed c Select the pattern If the stitch pattern to be retrieved is in a folder press the key for that folder Press to move to the previous next page Press to return to the original screen without recalling Stitch patterns within a folder are displayed The folder name or the path to show the current folder is displayed u...

Page 84: ...he pattern will be deleted from the USB flash drive Pattern editing screen is displayed f If necessary edit the pattern and press Embroidery settings screen is displayed g Press The embroidery screen is displayed Memo The selected pattern can be saved to the machine s memory directly by pressing ...

Page 85: ...Using the Memory Function E 36 ...

Page 86: ...ation for operating this machine Please read this section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order Page number starts with A in this section Chapter1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A 2 ...

Page 87: ...n neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a damp cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth Cleaning the race Sewing 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 cord from the pow...

Page 88: ...ide it toward you 1 Needle plate cover g Remove the bobbin case Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out 1 Bobbin case h Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and the surrounding area 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race 3 Bobbin thread sensor Do not apply oil to the bobbin case i Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin c...

Page 89: ...he 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 Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep If an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps If a key is pressed correct operation One beep sounds If an incor...

Page 90: ...er wrapped around the lever at the back of the foot 1 Lever 2 Embroidery foot bar f While pressing in the lever with your finger fit the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp screw and then fit the presser foot holder screw into the presser foot mounting notch to attach the embroidery foot to the presser foot bar 1 Embroidery foot bar 2 Needle clamp screw 3 Mounting notch g Secure the embroide...

Page 91: ...to the bobbin correctly Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin 5 or 6 times clockwise B 16 The empty bobbin was not set on the pin properly Set the empty bobbin on the pin and slowly turn the bobbin until you hear it click in place B 14 While winding the bobbin the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat You have not wound the bobbin thread properly While initially wind...

Page 92: ...g improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the information about the needle and thread to be used B 23 Upper thread tension is too tight Adjust the thread tension E 26 Spool cap is set incorrectly Check the method for attaching the spool cap then reattach the spool cap B 14 There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate Replace the needle plate or consult your authorized...

Page 93: ...ised position when threading the machine so that the upper thread sets properly in the upper tension B 19 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the information about the needle and thread to be used B 23 The upper thread is too tight The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread B 17 Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the b...

Page 94: ...ine and rethread the machine B 19 Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin B 17 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the information about the needle and thread to be used B 23 Thread tension is set incorrectly Adjust the thread tension E 26 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound Use a correctly wound bobbin B 17 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle ...

Page 95: ...in thread is incorrect Change the bobbin case or bobbin thread so that the correct combination is used B 28 Error messages Cause solution 1 A malfunction occurred Turn the machine off then on again This message is displayed if some malfunction occurs Turn the machine off then back on again If this message continues to appear the machine may be malfunctioning Please contact your authorized Brother ...

Page 96: ...rn This message appears when the selected embroidery pattern is larger than the embroidery frame selected when Embroidery Frame Identification View is set to ON 16 The bobbin thread is almost empty This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out Follow the procedure described in If the bobbin runs out of thread on page E 23 17 The bobbin winder safety device has activated Is the th...

Page 97: ...d then turn on the machine again Upgrading your machine s software using USB flash drive Note When using USB flash drive to upgrade the software check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved on the USB flash drive being used before starting to upgrade Upgrade file can be recalled from a USB flash drive of any size Allow several seconds for machine to recognize flash drive connection Memo...

Page 98: ...pe B 32 small fabrics B 32 thread color display B 38 Embroidery edit changing the thread color E 7 combined patterns E 13 E 14 key functions E 5 Embroidery frame display E 28 Embroidery frames inserting fabric B 30 removing B 34 types B 30 using the embroidery sheet B 32 Embroidery key B 4 E 15 Embroidery pattern selection B 35 Embroidery pattern types B 35 Embroidery patterns aligning the positio...

Page 99: ...media E 34 Rotate key E 7 S Saving machine s memory E 32 USB media E 33 Selecting embroidery patterns B 35 Settings automatic thread cutting E 28 display language B 12 thread tension E 26 Settings key B 4 Size key E 6 Solving operation problems A 6 Spool net B 15 Stabilizer B 29 Start Stop button B 4 Starting point key E 15 T Thread color display B 38 Thread cutter B 2 Thread cutter button B 4 Thr...

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Page 101: ...English 888 L90 L91 L93 K90 K92 Printed in Vietnam XG5444 2012 Please visit us at http support brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs ...

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