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Troubleshooting

There are scratches around the opening in the
needle plate.

* There is a notch on the left side of the opening

in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.

There are scratches around the opening in the
presser foot.

There are scratches on the bobbin case.

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is
not used.

Upper threading is incorrect.

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Presser foot is attached incorrectly.

Screw of the presser foot holder is loose.

Fabric is too thick.

21, 32

Fabric is fed forcefully when sewing thick fabric
or thick seams.

Stitch length is too short.

Stabilizer is not attached to fabric being
embroidered.

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.

Upper thread breaks.

Machine is not threaded correctly (used the
wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread
did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.).

Knotted or tangled thread is being used.

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The selected needle is not appropriate for the
thread being used.

Upper thread tension is too tight.

Thread is tangled.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

Needle is installed incorrectly.

There are scratches around the opening of the
needle plate.

* There is a notch on the left side of the opening

in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.

Symptom, Cause/solution

Reference

Notch

There are scratches around the opening in the
presser foot.

There are scratches on the bobbin case.

Using improper needle or thread for the selected
fabric.

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is
not used.

The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric.

Upper threading is incorrect.

17, 79

Using improper needle or thread for the selected
fabric.

The upper thread is too tight.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed.

16, 79

Bobbin thread breaks.

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.

A scratched bobbin is being used.

Thread is tangled.

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is
not used.

Fabric puckers.

There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin
threading.

13, 17

Spool of thread is set incorrectly.

Using improper needle or thread for the selected
fabric.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

Stitches are too long when sewing thin fabrics.

Thread tension is set incorrectly.

29, 79

Wrong presser foot was used.

The stitch is not sewn correctly.

The presser foot that is used is not appropriate
for the type of stitch that you wish to sew.

The thread tension is incorrect.

29, 79

The thread is tangled, for example, in the bobbin
case.

Feed dogs are set in the down position.
• Slide the feed dog position switch to the right

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5, 47

Symptom, Cause/solution

Reference

Summary of Contents for 888-M20

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Page 3: ...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 using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord When transporting the machine be sure to carry it by its handle Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the mach...

Page 4: ...lease 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 notice For additional product information and updates visit our website at www brother com SAVE THESE INSTRUCT...

Page 5: ...or the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized Brother dealer to obtain the correct lead App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Use of these trademarks are subject to Google Permissions This product includes open source software To see the open source licensing remarks please go to the manual download section on yo...

Page 6: ...er Insertion 44 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 45 Other Stitching Applications 49 Making adjustments 54 Using The Memory Function 54 Saving stitch patterns 55 Retrieving stitch patterns 55 Chapter 4 EMBROIDERY 57 Embroidering Preparation 57 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 57 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 58 Embroidery Attractive Finishes 59 Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame 60 Attac...

Page 7: ...lever to raise and lower the presser foot H Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to raise and lower the feed dogs page 47 I Main power switch page 9 J Power supply jack page 9 K Foot controller page 26 L Foot controller jack page 26 M 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 N USB port for...

Page 8: ... next screen when there are items that 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 this key to embroider 7 Utility stitch key Press this key to sew a utility stitch or decorative stitch 8 Back key Press to return to the previous screen 9 Presser foot Needle excha...

Page 9: ...obbin 60 weight white embroidery bobbin thread 13 14 15 16 17 18 Bobbin clip Seam ripper Scissors Cleaning brush Eyelet punch Screwdriver 19 20 21 22 23 24 Disc shaped screwdriver Extra spool pin Spool cap large Spool cap medium on machine Spool cap small Thread spool insert mini king thread spool 25 26 27 28 29 Bobbin case on machine Spool net Foot controller Embroidery frame set medium 10 cm H 1...

Page 10: ...WT15AP 10 Circular attachment SACIRC1 SACIRC1C CIRC1 XG6705 001 CIRC1 CIRC1CN 11 Embroidery frame set large 2 17 cm H 10 cm W 6 7 10 inches H 4 inches W SA434 EF71 XF2410 001 EF71 EF71CN 12 Embroidery frame set small 2 cm H 6 cm W 1 inch H 2 1 2 inches W SA431 EF61 XF2419 001 EF61 EF61CN 13 Stabilizer material for embroidery SA519 BM3 XG6683 001 BM3 BM3CN 14 Water soluble stabilizer SA520 BM5 XG66...

Page 11: ...ing the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does 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 m...

Page 12: ...lanation Page 1 Stitches Press the key for the stitch you want to sew 25 2 Stitch pattern display size Shows the approximate size of the stitch pattern selected 100 Nearly the same size as the sewn stitch pattern 50 1 2 the size of the sewn stitch pattern 25 1 4 the size of the sewn stitch pattern 3 Stitch preview Shows a preview of the selected stitch 4 Presser foot Shows presser foot to be used ...

Page 13: ...ch function 28 F Single repeat sewing key Press this key to choose single stitch pattern or continuous stitch patterns Depending on the selected stitch this key may be disabled To finish a complete motif while sewing the stitch pattern continuously you can press this key while sewing The machine will automatically stop when the motif is finished G Back to beginning key When sewing is stopped press...

Page 14: ...units mm inch A Press to specify the size of pattern thumbnails B Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area C Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area General settings D Select the needle stop position the needle position for when the machine is not being operated to be up or down E Select whether to hear the beep operation sound F Select whether to displa...

Page 15: ...escribes how to wind thread onto a bobbin a 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 The Start Stop button lights up in orange b Remove the spool cap and place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the spool pin so...

Page 16: ...ine 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 14 Memo When using the spool as shown below use the small spool cap and leave a small space between the cap and the spool When using thread that winds off quickly such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread p...

Page 17: ...ace and then remove the bobbin l Slide the sewing speed controller to desired sewing speed position m 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 the bobbin winder shaft CAUTION Be sure to cut the thread as desc...

Page 18: ...over 2 and lightly pull it with your left hand 3 Memo If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be finished for example when free motion quilting first pull up the bobbin thread For details refer to Pulling up the bobbin thread on page 20 CAUTION Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may break or the thread t...

Page 19: ...read is simply placed in the slit in the needle plate cover the bobbin thread will not be correctly threaded resulting in poor sewing performance or incorrect thread tension Memo You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up the thread according to the procedure in Pulling up the bobbin thread on page 20 Upper Thre...

Page 20: ...operation buttons are locked except h Pass the thread through the thread channel in the order shown below i Make sure that the thread is passed into the thread take up lever as shown below j Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide The thread can easily be slid behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as show...

Page 21: ...as possible to make the hook turn 1 Needle threader lever 2 Needle 3 Hook p Raise the needle threader lever slowly q 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 thread r Raise the p...

Page 22: ...in case c Pass the bobbin thread through the slot Do not cut the thread with the cutter otherwise it will be difficult to pull up the bobbin thread d Press to unlock all keys and buttons e While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand press Needle position button twice to lower and then raise the needle The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up f Careful...

Page 23: ...machine topstitching needle regardless of the fabric or thread Embroidery needles Use a 75 11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery Fabric Thread Needle Combinations Fabric Type Application Thread Size of needle Stitch length mm inch Type Weight Lightweight fabrics Lawn georgette challis organdy crepe chiffon voile gauze tulle lining etc Polyester thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Fine stitches 1 8 2 5 ...

Page 24: ...topper Using the screwdriver tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise f Press to unlock all keys and buttons Replacing the Needle CAUTION Only use recommended home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking 3 Flat surface ...

Page 25: ...he Presser Foot CAUTION Use the appropriate presser foot for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch refer to Stitch Chart on page 35 Only use presser feet designed specifically for this machine Use of any other presser foot may result in in...

Page 26: ...ckwise The presser foot holder screw can also be loosened or tightened with the disc shaped screwdriver d Press to unlock all keys and buttons Attaching the presser foot holder a Press The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked except b Raise the presser foot lever c Align the notch in the presser foot holder with the screw d Hold the presser foot holder in place with your ri...

Page 27: ...er foot is indicated in the upper left corner of the screen and then attach it Attach zigzag foot J in this procedure It is on the machine when purchased For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the Presser Foot on page 23 Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS Sewing CAUTION While the machine is in operation pay special attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from al...

Page 28: ...lever and remove the fabric n Check the sewing finish If necessary adjust the thread tension page 29 Using the foot controller You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing a Turn off the machine b Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack on the machine c Turn on the machine 1 Fast 2 Slow Memo When the foot controller is being used you cannot start sewing by pr...

Page 29: ...titch 3 Reverse Reinforcement stitch button Combining Stitch Patterns Stitch patterns from the following categories can be combined Example a Press b Select the following stitch pattern c Press The display returns to the stitch selection screen d Press e Select the following stitch pattern f If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously press to display editing screen and then press Memo The ...

Page 30: ... to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching This is called programmed thread cutting If programmed thread cutting is set automatic reverse reinforcement stitching is also set If the machine is turned off programmed thread cutting will be turned off a Turn on the machine b Select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Basic sewing on page 25 c Press on the screen You ...

Page 31: ...upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric Memo Press to return the setting to its default If is then pressed the default settings are saved to the machine instead of the former settings If the straight stitch or...

Page 32: ...round the curve For details on sewing with an even seam allowance refer to Sewing an even seam allowance on page 31 When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch Note If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too tight In this case refer to Installing the bobbin on page 16 and rethread the bobbin t...

Page 33: ... By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width 30 866 mm30 mm For details refer to Setting the stitch width on page 29 Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch...

Page 34: ...ocking pin black button on the left side and lower the presser foot lever d Release the presser foot locking pin black button The presser foot remains level allowing the fabric to be fed After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original angle Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics such as chiffon the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly Move ...

Page 35: ...g And then sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener tape at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and loop fastener tape replace the needle with the needle size for thicker fabrics For details refer to Fabric Thread Needle Combinations on page 21 1 Leather Note The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns Do not sew reverse stitches with the walki...

Page 36: ...Useful Sewing Tips 34 ...

Page 37: ...opstitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 J 1 06 Stem stitch Reinforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 J 1 07 Basting stitch For basting If the basting threads fall out of the fabric pull up the bobbin thread before sewing and then pull the upper thread and bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the back of the m...

Page 38: ...Stitch Presser foot No Stitch name Applications Stitch width mm inch Auto Manual Stitch length mm inch Auto Manual J 1 29 Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding 1 5 1 16 0 0 3 5 0 1 8 1 8 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 J 1 30 Quilting stippling stitch Background quilting 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 R 2 01 Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fab...

Page 39: ...row squared buttonhole stitch Buttonholes for light to medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 A 4 05 Stretch buttonhole stitch Buttonholes for stretch or woven fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 A 4 06 Heirloom buttonhole stitch Buttonholes for heirloom and stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 Stitch P...

Page 40: ...5 09 5 10 5 11 5 12 5 13 5 14 5 15 5 16 Decorative satin stitches 6 01 6 02 6 03 6 04 6 05 Satin stitches 7 01 7 02 7 03 7 04 7 05 Cross stitch stitches 8 01 8 02 8 03 8 04 8 05 Utility stitches CAUTION Before replacing the presser foot be sure to press Presser foot Needle exchange key on the operation panel to lock all keys and buttons otherwise injuries may occur if the Start Stop button or any ...

Page 41: ... the fabric backward after finished sewing If you pull the fabric toward side or forward the presser foot pin may be damaged If thread is tangled on the presser foot remove the entangled thread and then raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot If the presser foot is raised while entangled with thread the presser foot may be damaged No 1 08 1 10 1 11 1 12 Stitch No 1 16 1 17 1 18 1 1...

Page 42: ...inished and raise the presser foot and needle to pull the fabric under the presser foot towards the back of the machine n Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric with the right side facing out 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of hem 5 Basting point 6 Basting Thick fabric Normal fabric Seen from the side No 2 01 2 02 Stitch 1 Free arm 1 Wrong si...

Page 43: ...e presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale The size of the buttonhole is set c Attach buttonhole foot A Position the upper thread under the presser foot by guiding thread through the hole in the presser foot before attaching the buttonhole foot A d...

Page 44: ...ttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric 1 Mark on fabric front 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot 3 Upper thread 1 Do not reduce the gap Memo If there is difficulty in alig...

Page 45: ...t lever and then slide the feed dog position switch located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine c Attach button fitting foot M d Select a stitch For details refer to Stitch Chart on page 35 Since the end of the thread will be tied off later do not set the machine for programmed thread cutting e Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as...

Page 46: ...t sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric e Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place to the seam allowance f Remove about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the basting on the outs...

Page 47: ...e it over the lower piece b Attach zigzag foot J c Select a stitch The stitches shown below are examples Select the desired stitch For details refer to Stitch Chart on page 35 No 1 03 Stitch CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch middle center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check that the needle does not touch the presse...

Page 48: ...king foot and the quilting guide Items sold separately please contact your authorized Brother dealer a Baste the fabric to be quilted b Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder on page 24 c Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw d Lower the presser foot lever and then tighten the presse...

Page 49: ... uneven thickness Items sold separately please contact your authorized Brother dealer a Slide the feed dog position switch located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine The feed dogs are lowered b Select a stitch For details refer to Stitch Chart on page 35 c Remove the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing and attaching the presser ...

Page 50: ...ine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed controller the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted a Connect the foot controller b Attach zigzag foot J c Press and set Width Control page 1 of the settings screen to ON The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller d Select a stitch For details refer to Stitc...

Page 51: ...ibed below a Determine the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A Position the upper thread under the presser foot by guiding thread through the hole in the pre...

Page 52: ...l down the buttonhole lever as far as possible f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing g After sewing is finished raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads h Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Eyelet Stitching Eyelets such as those on belts can be sewn a Attach monogramming foot N b Select a stitch For details...

Page 53: ...ng is finished remove the paper Scallop stitching The wave shaped repeated stitch pattern that looks like shells is called scalloping It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects a Attach monogramming foot N b Select a stitch For details refer to Stitch Chart on page 35 c Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric d T...

Page 54: ... b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances c Select a stitch For details refer to Stitch Chart on page 35 d Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam Using the twin needle With the twin needle you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with tw...

Page 55: ...00 16 wing needle For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle on page 22 The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle otherwise the machine may be damaged Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back b Attach monogramming foot N c Select a stitch For details refer to Stitch Chart on page 35 1 Thread spool 2 Extra spool pin 1 Need...

Page 56: ...ttern will shorten e Sew the stitch pattern again If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly make adjustments again Adjust until the stitch pattern comes out correctly f Press to return to the original screen Stitch data precautions Types of stitch data that can be used In the Decorative Stitch memory pmv pmx and pmu stitch data files can be used with this machine pmu or pmx stitch data files ca...

Page 57: ...ine s memory or USB flash drive a When retrieving stitch patterns from a USB flash drive insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine b Press the desired destination 1 Retrieve from the machine s memory 2 Retrieve from a USB flash drive c Select the desired stitch pattern and then press Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the Saving screen is displayed You will lose the sti...

Page 58: ...Using The Memory Function 56 ...

Page 59: ...ng the needle Use needle 75 11 for embroidery 22 3 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit 58 4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place 13 5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in the embroidery frame 60 6 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit 62 7 Patter...

Page 60: ...e the presser foot and possibly cause injury b c a b a CAUTION Before attaching the embroidery unit be sure to turn off the machine Otherwise injuries may occur if one of the operation buttons is accidentally pressed and the machine starts embroidering Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit in place The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury Keep your hands and other objects awa...

Page 61: ...eft Embroidery Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery Using the appropriate stabilizer page 60 and hooping the fabric in the frame page 60 are two important factors mentioned earlier Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used See the explanation of threads below Thread Note If Opening Screen is set ON within the settings...

Page 62: ... 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 cloth towels we recommend that ...

Page 63: ...nner frame and on outer frame 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 is struck lightly Using the embroidery sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place use the embroidery sheet with the frame a With a chalk pencil mark the area of the fabric...

Page 64: ...a Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot b Press the part of the embroidery frame holder in the figure to the left side and raise the embroidery frame The embroidery frame will separate from the embroidery frame holder c Remove the embroidery frame under the presser foot while raising the presser foot lever even further Note Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroider...

Page 65: ...ction screen 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 Embroidery frame medium can be used 2 Embroidery frame small cannot be used Pattern editing screen appears d Press For details on patter...

Page 66: ...Editing Patterns on page 71 Checking the pattern position The embroidery frame moves and shows the pattern position Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be embroidered in the right place a Press on the embroidery settings screen 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 at...

Page 67: ... function off press b Set the embroidery thread and thread the needle Refer to Threading the upper thread on page 17 c Raise the presser foot lever and pass the thread through the embroidery foot hole and hold it lightly in your left hand Give the thread a little slack Memo To see the entire embroidering area press The embroidery frame moves and shows the embroidery area CAUTION Make sure the need...

Page 68: ... When automatic thread cutting is set the thread is cut g Remove the thread for the first color from the machine h Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors When the last color is embroidered the message informing that the embroidering is finished will appear on the display Press and the display will return to the initial screen i Cut the excess thread jumps within the color Chan...

Page 69: ...read tension is correct when upper thread is just visible on the wrong side bottom of the fabric Upper thread is too tight The bobbin thread will be visible on the right side top of the fabric In this instance decrease the upper thread tension Upper thread is too loose The upper thread has slack In this instance increase the upper thread tension Note It is recommended to stitch over the top of the...

Page 70: ...wing the appliqué position on the base fabric b After the appliqué piece is attached attach the embroidery frame to the machine Thread the machine with the embroidery thread lower the presser foot lever and then press the Start Stop button to embroider the appliqué c Finish embroidering the remainder of the pattern Note The correct names and numbers of the thread colors to be used will not appear ...

Page 71: ...Embroider over the appliqué and base fabric from step b to create the appliqué Method 2 a Select a straight stitch frame pattern and embroider the pattern onto the base fabric b Place the appliqué fabric over the pattern embroidered in step a and embroider the same pattern on the appliqué fabric Be sure that the appliqué fabric completely covers the stitched line c Remove the embroidery frame from...

Page 72: ...nual 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 then select the split embroidery pattern to be embroidered For details refer to Retrieving embroidery patterns on page 75 b Select section to be embroidered and press Select the sections in alphabetical order c Press and press d Press the Start Stop button ...

Page 73: ...e pattern You can rotate a pattern one degree ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time 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 color you want to change Press or touch the color on the color palette to choose a new color To return to the original color press Thread palette key 7 Press this k...

Page 74: ...key 4 Press this key to switch between text written vertically and horizontally Japanese font only Vertical horizontal text key 5 Press this key to edit each character separately When pressing select the character by using to change the size When pressing select the character by using to change the font Edit character key 1 2 3 4 7 8 6 5 6 Press this key to split text between characters so that th...

Page 75: ... 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 d Press e Lower the embroidery foot and then press the Start Stop button to begin embroidering f After the characters are embroidered and the threads are cut remove the embroidery frame and then press for Finished embroidering 2 Press this key to rotate...

Page 76: ...nes may cause the machine to malfunction Embroidery pattern size This machine is compatible with embroidery patterns up to a maximum of 10 cm 10 cm 4 inches 4 inches USB flash drive USB flash drive is commercially available but some USB flash drives may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website http s brother cpjab for more details Precautions on using the computer to create and sav...

Page 77: ...atterns from a USB flash drive insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine b Press the desired destination and then select the desired embroidery pattern 1 Retrieve from the machine s memory 2 Retrieve from a USB flash drive c Press Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the Saving screen is displayed You will lose the pattern you are saving a b Memo If the embroidery pattern...

Page 78: ...Using the Memory Function 76 ...

Page 79: ... a flame heater or air conditioner Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments 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 power supply jack on the right side ...

Page 80: ...wing possible problems before requesting service You can solve most problems by yourself If you need additional help the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips Visit us at http s brother cpjab If the problem persists contact your Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes and remedies for common ...

Page 81: ...e upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy check details Remove the tangled thread and then correct the upper threading a Remove the tangled thread If it cannot be removed cut the thread with scissors For details refer to Cleaning the race on page 77 b Remove the upper thread from the machine c Correct the upper threading by following the instructions in Thre...

Page 82: ... Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric from the machine If the operation cannot be completed according to this procedure instead of attempting to remove it forcefully contact your nearest Brother authorized ...

Page 83: ...heel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the needle plate 1 Correct position of feed dogs 2 Incorrect position of feed dogs p Insert the bobbin case by following step j in Cleaning the race on page 77 q Attach the needle plate cover according to step k in Cleaning the race on page 77 r Check the condition of the needle and then install it If the n...

Page 84: ...fer to Upper Threading on page 17 h Perform trial sewing with cotton fabric If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat a Stop the bobbin winding b Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin w...

Page 85: ...ad and then wind the bobbin 13 82 The bobbin thread cannot be pulled up Needle is turned bent or the point is dull 22 Bobbin is set incorrectly 16 Nothing appears in the LCD Main power switch is not turned on 9 The plug of the power cord is not inserted into an electrical outlet 9 The LCD screen is fogged up Condensation has formed on the LCD screen After a while the cloudiness will disappear The ...

Page 86: ...plate This is not a scratch Symptom Cause solution Reference 1 Notch a 1 Notch a There are scratches around the opening in the presser foot There are scratches on the bobbin case Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric 21 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used 13 The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric Upper threading is incorrect 17 79 Using impr...

Page 87: ...e machine cannot be removed Thread is tangled below the needle plate 80 A broken needle has fallen into the machine Turn off the machine and remove the needle plate If the needle that fell into the machine can be seen use tweezers to remove it After removing the needle return the needle plate to its original position and insert a new needle Before turning on the machine slowly turn the handwheel t...

Page 88: ...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 60 A heavy fabric is being embroidered and the fabric is hanging off the table If embroidery is done with the fabric hanging off the table the embroidery unit movement will be impaired Support the fabric while embroidering 65 Fabric is...

Page 89: ...ole lever is up a buttonhole stitch is selected and the Start Stop button etc is pressed 8 Lower the presser foot lever This message is displayed when a button such as the Start Stop button was pressed while the presser foot was raised 9 No more patterns can be added to this combination This message is displayed when you tried to combine more than 70 decorative stitches 10 Not enough available mem...

Page 90: ...y from the carriage This message appears before embroidery unit moves 21 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 22 The Start Stop button does not operate with the foot controller attached Remove the foot controller This message is displayed whe...

Page 91: ...pgrade program is available on our website at http s brother cpjab please download the file s following the instructions on the website and steps listed below a Turn on the machine while pressing and holding Needle position button The following screen appears b Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine The media device should only contain the upgrade file c Press When upgrading i...

Page 92: ...ncluded accessories 7 J Joining 52 L L R Shift 29 Language 12 LCD 6 10 Leather 33 Light 12 M Maintenance 77 Memory 54 74 Metallic thread 14 19 Mirroring 11 71 N Needle 21 22 Needle plate 5 80 Needle plate cover 5 77 Needle position 11 12 31 Needle threader 19 O Operation beep 12 89 Optional accessories 8 Overcasting stitches 38 P Patchwork 45 Piecing 46 Power supply 9 Presser foot 10 23 26 35 Pres...

Page 93: ...ng 26 28 Thread density 11 71 Thread tension 29 67 79 Transparent nylon thread 14 15 19 21 36 Troubleshooting 78 Twin needle 52 U Upgrading 89 Upper thread 17 21 59 USB 54 74 V Vinyl fabrics 33 W Walking foot 46 Wing needle 53 Z Zigzag stitch 29 48 Zipper 44 ...

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Page 100: ... you keep this document nearby for future reference Please visit us at http s brother cpjab where you can get the support information Instruction Videos FAQs etc for your Brother product Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the support information Instruction Videos FAQs etc for your Brother product Visit the App Store or Google Play to download Cover1 4 PANTONE 285 C K ...

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