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GETTING READY

The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter.

Embroidery Step by Step .........................................................................................14

Attaching the Embroidery Unit................................................................................15

Embroidery unit precautions ..............................................................................15
Attaching the embroidery unit ...........................................................................15
Removing the embroidery unit...........................................................................16

Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................18

Power supply precautions ..................................................................................18
Turning on the machine .....................................................................................19
Turning off the machine .....................................................................................19

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation..................................................................20

Viewing the LCD ................................................................................................20
Changing the machine settings...........................................................................21
Checking machine operating procedures ...........................................................23

Winding/Installing the Bobbin.................................................................................24

Bobbin precautions ............................................................................................24
Winding the bobbin ...........................................................................................24
Installing the bobbin ..........................................................................................28

Upper Threading .....................................................................................................30

About the spool of thread ..................................................................................30
Threading the upper thread................................................................................30
Threading the needle..........................................................................................32
Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)..................34

Replacing the Needle ..............................................................................................35

Needle precautions ............................................................................................35
Checking the needle...........................................................................................35
Replacing the needle ..........................................................................................36

Summary of Contents for Innov-is 700E

Page 1: ...Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX ...

Page 2: ...t has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Always keep your work area clear Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the machine free from the ...

Page 3: ... parts to assure correct installation 8 For repair or adjustment If the Light unit is damaged it must be replaced by authorized dealer In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table 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 ma...

Page 4: ...lug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220 240V COUNTRIES AND MEXICO This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance b...

Page 5: ...procedures 23 Winding Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions 24 Winding the bobbin 24 Installing the bobbin 28 Upper Threading 30 About the spool of thread 30 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 34 Replacing the Needle 35 Needle precautions 35 Checking the needle 35 Replacing the needle 36 EMBROIDERY 39 Embroide...

Page 6: ...ing 65 Thread runs out partway through a design 65 Stopping while embroidering 66 Bobbin Case Adjustment 68 Correct tension 68 Bobbin thread is loose 68 Bobbin thread is tight 68 APPENDIX 69 Care and Maintenance 70 Cleaning the machine surface 70 Cleaning the race 70 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 72 Attaching the embroidery Foot Q 72 Troubleshooting 74 Error messages 78 Adjusting the LCD 81 Operat...

Page 7: ...re it can quickly be accessed for future reference Machine Features a Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 24 b Quick set bobbin You can start embroiderying without pulling up the bobbin thread page 28 c Automatic thread cutting The thread can be cut automatically after embroidering page 51 d Embroidery You can embroider built in embroidery patterns cha...

Page 8: ...43 051 10 Spool net XA5523 020 2 Bobbin 4 SA156 SFB XA5539 151 11 Operation manual XD1628 121 12 Quick reference guide XD1629 021 13 Embroidery foot Q on machine XD0474 151 3 Needle set X59535 051 4 Cleaning brush X59476 021 14 Embroidery set large H 18cm X W 13 cm H 7 inches X W 5 inches SA444 EF84 EF84 XD0600 002 5 Screwdriver large XC8349 021 6 Screwdriver small X55468 051 7 Spool cap large 130...

Page 9: ...e for your machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 No Part Name Part Code No Part Name Part Code U S A Canada Other U S A Canada Other 1 Brother poly 90 bobbin thread EBT PE EBT PEN XC5996 001 5 Embroidery set medium H 10 cm X W 10 cm H 4 inches X W 4 inches SA443 EF83 EF83 XD0599 002 2 Water solude stabilizer SA520 BM4 X81267 001 EBT CEN 6 Embroidery set extra large multi position H 30 cm X W 13 cm H 12 inches X W 5...

Page 10: ... the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin g Operation panel From the operation panel patterns can be selected and edited and operations for using the machine can be displayed page 11 h Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit i Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lev...

Page 11: ... the bobbin case f Embroidery foot Q This presser foot is used for embroidering Right side rear view a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to raise and lower the needle c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be exchanged Do not cover...

Page 12: ...r button after embroidering is stopped to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads CAUTION Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is embroidering otherwise damage to the machine may occur z When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon thread or other special threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Green The mach...

Page 13: ... when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD d Next page key Press to display the next screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD e Memory key Press to store patterns in the machine s memory f Embroidery key Press to display the pattern type selection screen g Settings key Press to display the settings screen h Help key Press to get help on using the machine Displays ...

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Page 15: ...ne 19 Turning off the machine 19 LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation 20 Viewing the LCD 20 Changing the machine settings 21 Checking machine operating procedures 23 Winding Installing the Bobbin 24 Bobbin precautions 24 Winding the bobbin 24 Installing the bobbin 28 Upper Threading 30 About the spool of thread 30 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually ...

Page 16: ...ing Installing the Bobbin page 24 4 Preparing the fabric Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in an embroidery frame For details refer to Preparing the Fabric page 42 5 Attaching the embroidery frame Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit For details refer to Attaching the Embroidery Frame page 47 6 Selecting a pattern Select an embroidery pattern For details refer to...

Page 17: ... cause malfunctions z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage and do not forcefully move it It may cause malfunctions Attaching the embroidery unit Get the included embroidery unit ready a Turn off the machine b Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine arm Push it in until it clicks and stops X The embroidery unit is attached c Turn on the machine For details refer to Turning on the machine pa...

Page 18: ...e is displayed For details on the embroidery patterns refer to Selecting Embroidery Patterns page 49 Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below a Remove the embroidery frame For details on removing the embroidery frame refer to Removing the embroidery frame page 48 b Press and then press X The embroidery carriage moves into a pos...

Page 19: ...ase button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine CAUTION Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment a ...

Page 20: ...ms Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to 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 off the main power first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow t...

Page 21: ...ore transporting the machine to another location be sure to turn it off a Make sure that the machine is completely stopped b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine off set it to X The lamps go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord d ...

Page 22: ...ightly touching the LCD The machine can be set so that the opening screen is not displayed page 21 Pattern type selection screen a Embroidery patterns b Additional embroidery patterns c Alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Embroidery card f Patterns stored in the machine s memory g Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position Memo z Refer to Error messages page 78 for messages displa...

Page 23: ...Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering only for embroidering 8 to 8 Max embroidery speed Specifies the maximum embroidering speed Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each operation page 82 Opening screen Sets whether or not to display the opening screen when the power is turned on There are models where this cannot be changed Language Allows the language ...

Page 24: ...settings screen appears c Press the item to be set Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key Example Changing the maximum embroidering speed d When settings are complete press Back key X The initial screen appears again Note z Settings that are changed are not lost when the power is turned off ...

Page 25: ...ed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Embroidery unit attachment e Embroidery frame attachment f Needle replacement X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears Press Back key to return to the item selection screen d Press Next page key to switch to the next page Press Previous page key to return to the previous page Example Upper threading e A...

Page 26: ... snaps into place a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring d Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the arrow until it snaps into place Start stop button lights up in orange e Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin a Spool pin b Spool cap 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 da...

Page 27: ...ace between the cap and the spool a Spool cap small b Spool cross wound thread c Space z When using thread that winds off quickly such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin If the spool net is too long fold it to fit the size of the spool a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin If the spool or the...

Page 28: ...r the hook on the thread guide and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk a Thread guide Note z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk k While holding the thread with your left hand wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise around the bobbin five or six times with your right hand Note z Make sure that the thread between the spool and the bobbin is pulled ti...

Page 29: ... bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft p Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool pin and then close the top cover Memo z When the machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction Be sure to cut the thread as described If the bobbin is wound without cutting the th...

Page 30: ...d e Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand CAUTION Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The bobbin was designed specifically for this machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the included bobb...

Page 31: ...usting spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted correctly reinsert the thread a Tension adjusting spring g Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side X The lower threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading page 30 Memo z You can start embroidering wi...

Page 32: ...Needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle position button X The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top as shown below Check the handwheel and if this mark is not at this position press Needle position button until it is a Mark on handwheel When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct...

Page 33: ...he spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown with the rounded side on the left h While holding the thread lightly with your right hand pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front a Thread guide cover i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate and then pull it up a Thread guide plate If the spool or the...

Page 34: ...is correctly fed through the take up lever k Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as shown a Needle bar thread guide Threading the needle This section describes how to thread the needle Memo z The needle threader can be used with sewi...

Page 35: ...x 3 inches of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks marked 7 a 80mm or more c Lower the presser foot lever to lower the embroidery foot a Presser foot lever d Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the machine until it clicks and then slowly return the lever to its original position a Needle threader lever X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle Note z If...

Page 36: ... needle before using the needle threader Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader When using special thread thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below a Thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide For details refer to Threading the upper thread page 30 b Lower the presser foot lever a ...

Page 37: ... with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machi...

Page 38: ...n the needle plate Note z Before replacing the needle cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine 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 a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening t...

Page 39: ...the needle stopper a Needle stopper g While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw 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 40: ...GETTING READY 38 ...

Page 41: ... 49 Embroidery pattern types 49 LCD liquid crystal display operation 50 Selecting characters 52 Selecting an embroidery pattern 53 Selecting a frame pattern 54 Using an embroidery card sold separately 55 Embroidering 56 Embroidering attractive finishes 56 Embroidering a pattern 57 Appliquéing 59 Editing and Saving Patterns 61 Adjusting the layout 61 Storing patterns 63 Adjusting the thread tension...

Page 42: ...s For details refer to Optional accessories page 7 Embroidery thread For the upper thread use the embroidery thread or country thread For the bobbin thread use the embroidery bobbin thread For details refer to Optional accessories page 7 Note z For good quality embroidery designs be sure to use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines z Before starting to embroider be sure there is enoug...

Page 43: ... denim use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle Memo z A 75 11 needle is already installed when the machine is purchased z When replacing the needle refer to Replacing the needle page 36 Other Embroidery frames small medium and extra large multi position are optional For details refer to Optional accessories page 7 ...

Page 44: ...ilizer material that is larger than the embroidery frame being used a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material b If you are using stabilizers with adhesive place the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material against the wrong side of the fabric and iron it with a steam iron a Stabilizer material b Fabric wrong side c Attached surface When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop ...

Page 45: ...up to 2 cm 1 inch and a width of up to 6 cm 2 1 2 inches can be embroidered This is used for letters and other small embroidery There are patterns for which embroidery frame small cannot be used Embroidery frame extra large multi position option Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of up to 30 cm 12 inches and a width of up to 13 cm 5 inches This is used to embroider connected or combin...

Page 46: ...educe pattern distortion while embroidering f Press the inner frame in from the top of the fabric again lining up on the inner frame and on outer frame a Outer frame b Inner frame c Fabric right side d Stabilizer material e Ledge of outer frame Press down firmly until the inner frame is securely pressed against the ledge of the outer frame g Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any slack in...

Page 47: ...the center of the position for the pattern to be embroidered a Embroidery pattern b Mark b Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame a Embroidery sheet b Inner frame c Embroidery sheet base lines c Line the mark on the fabric up with the base line on the embroidery sheet d Place the inner frame with the fabric on the outer frame and stretch the fabric For details refer to page 43 e Remove the ...

Page 48: ...retched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery a Stabilizer material b Tack or spray glue c Fabric After completing the embroidery remove the stabilizer material carefully 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 ...

Page 49: ...ft align the two pins on the embroidery frame holder with the mounting brackets on the frame and then press the frame into the embroidery frame holder until a click is heard After pressing the front mounting bracket onto the pin so that it clicks into place press the back mounting bracket into place a Lever a Mounting brackets b Pins Note z Be sure to insert both pins If only the forward or the ba...

Page 50: ...me holder to the left lift the embroidery frame up to remove it Remove the back mounting bracket from the pin and then remove the front mounting bracket from the pin a Lever a Mounting brackets b Pins c Pass the embroidery frame under the embroidery foot while raising the presser foot lever even further CAUTION a 1 1 2 1 2 3 Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery frame It may cau...

Page 51: ...e are total 136 patterns The patterns are completed by changing the upper thread according to the instructions displayed on the screen For details refer to Selecting an embroidery pattern page 53 Alphabet patterns There are 6 types of characters European characters upper case lower case numbers symbols For details refer to Selecting characters page 52 Frame patterns 10 shapes such as squares and c...

Page 52: ...ADEIRA POLY THREAD MADEIRA RAYON THREAD SULKY THREAD ROBISON ANTON POLY THREAD DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected mm inch EMBROIDERY TENSION The thread tension for embroidering can be adjusted 8 to 8 MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED SPM The maximum embroidering speed can be selected 650SPM 350SPM Returns to the previous screen When there are patterns that are not displayed o...

Page 53: ...frame patterns only Press this key to adjust the pattern Press this key when you want to change the color character by character in character embroidery Since the machine stops at the end of each character the upper thread is changed as you embroider Press this key again to cancel multi color The needle progresses one color or one stitch if pressed continuously 9 stitches to 20 stitches at a time ...

Page 54: ...isplayed no more characters can be entered z Characters of different styles sans serif serif and outline etc cannot be combined a Select the alphabet patterns b Select the character style c Select the characters If a wrong character was selected press Example Welcome Switch between uppercase lowercase Switch among large medium small sizes ...

Page 55: ...ry Memo z Refer to Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table in the Quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and the thread used a Select the type of the embroidery pattern X The pattern selection screen is displayed b Select the pattern Switch the screen using Previous page key and Next page key When is pressed the display of patterns moves backward forward 10 patterns X When a pattern...

Page 56: ...s and stitches a Press the frame pattern X The frame shape selection screen is displayed b Select the frame shape Switch the screen using Previous page key Next page key and select from the ten types X The stitch selection screen is displayed c Select the stitch Switch the screen using Previous page key Next page key and select from the 12 stitches X When a stitch is selected it can be embroidered...

Page 57: ...ge cases z Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine Using unauthorized cards may cause your machine to operate incorrectly z Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine z Large patterns supplied on embroidery cards may be difficult to view on the screen a Turn off the machine b Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery card slot on the right sid...

Page 58: ...e embroidering check that there is enough thread in the bobbin If you continue embroidering without enough thread in the bobbin the thread may tangle z Do not leave objects in the range of motion of the embroidery frame The frame may strike the object and cause a poor finish to the embroidery pattern z When embroidering on large garments especially jackets or other heavy fabrics do not let the fab...

Page 59: ...ngs key and then change the setting in the settings screen For details refer to LCD liquid crystal display operation page 50 Example Embroidery thread number selected b Set the embroidery thread thread the needle then pass the end of the thread through the embroidery foot hole Give the thread a little slack Refer to Threading the upper thread page 30 and Threading the needle page 32 Note z Before ...

Page 60: ... has been completed When automatic thread cutting is set the thread is cut h Press Thread cutter button once a Thread cutter button X The needle is raised and the threads are cut CAUTION i Set up embroidery thread for the next color and repeat steps a through h j Cut the excess thread X When the last color is embroidered Finished sewing will appear on the display Press and the display will return ...

Page 61: ...e machine stops a Cut out line b Appliqué piece fabric X APPLIQUE POSITION will be displayed on the screen d Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame and cut it out along the cut out line Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the thread If it is not cut right on the stitching it will not be finished neatly e Stretch the base fabric on the embroidery frame f Set up the thread for appliqué...

Page 62: ...stop button Note z When APPLIQUE MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSITION and APPLIQUE are displayed a specific color thread does not appear Use a proper color thread to match the appliqué piece j Follow the instructions on the screen and change thread colors as you embroider ...

Page 63: ...ut within the frame b Available embroidery frames c Display unit cm INCH d Change position keys e Size key f Layout key g Rotation key h Horizontal mirror image key i Distance from the center j Embroidery size k Starting point key Embroidery frame size These flash if the pattern was resized the layout was adjusted or the recommended embroidery frame size was changed Embroidery frame icons that app...

Page 64: ...s to the left Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the right Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the left Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the right Returns the pattern to its original position Horizontal mirror image key Mirrors the pattern left and right Starting point key Moves the needle start position to align the needle with the pattern position Moves the needle to the position of the selected needl...

Page 65: ...red in the machine s memory Since the stored patterns will not be erased when the machine is turned off you can always recall them for embroidery This is convenient for storing names and the like You can store up to 12 patterns or 512 KB of data Storing a pattern a After selecting the pattern to be stored press Memory key X After the pattern is stored the initial screen appears again Note z Do not...

Page 66: ...e embroidery card Adjusting the thread tension If embroidery fails it is difficult to undo the thread and the fabric may be damaged Before embroidering use a scrap of the same fabric to check the adjustment of the thread tension etc To adjust the thread tension press Settings key Press to weaken the thread tension Press to tighten the thread tension Correct thread tension The thread tension is cor...

Page 67: ...p the correct color for the upper thread f Press Start stop button to continue the design Thread runs out partway through a design When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering the machine stops Move the needle back about 10 stitches and resume embroidering a Set up the upper or bobbin thread b Press c Press d Press Back one stitch to move the needle back about 10 stitches...

Page 68: ...rrent needle count on the screen and make a note of it If the needle count is not displayed press Settings key and then use to display the following screen Press Back key to return to the embroi dery screen c Press Embroidery key X The confirmation message is displayed d Press X The selected pattern is deleted and the screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed e Turn off the mac...

Page 69: ...to the beginning of the color you want to embroider j Press Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously it moves forward 1 9 30 stitches Move forward to about 10 stitches before the total number of stitches confirmed in b k Restart the embroidery ...

Page 70: ...over tighten the screw approximately 30 45 degrees to increase bobbin tension Bobbin thread is tight Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric a Right side b Wrong side If this occurs turn the slotted head screw b counterclockwise being careful not to over loosen the screw approximately 30 45 degrees to decrease b...

Page 71: ...d in this chapter Care and Maintenance 70 Cleaning the machine surface 70 Cleaning the race 70 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 72 Attaching the embroidery Foot Q 72 Troubleshooting 74 Error messages 78 Adjusting the LCD 81 Operation beep 81 Canceling the operation beep 82 Index 83 ...

Page 72: ...in case therefore it should be cleaned periodically a Turn off the machine b Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the machine CAUTION c Remove the embroidery unit d Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed e Remove the bobbin case Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out a Bob...

Page 73: ... so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring a Projection b Spring a Bobbin case h Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on a Needle plate cover CAUTION a b c a b 1 2 1 Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or embroidering performance may suffer For a ...

Page 74: ...purchase the presser foot lever is up d Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand as shown Hold the embroidery foot with your index finger wrapped around the lever at the back of the foot a Lever e While pressing in the lever with your finger fit the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp screw to attach the embroidery foot to the presser foot bar a Embroidery foot bar b Needle clamp screw ...

Page 75: ... not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot when attaching it The needle may break or cause injury Be sure to tighten the screw with the included screwdriver If the screw is loose the needle may hit the embroidery foot and break or bend Before embroidering always turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise slowly to make sure that the needle does not hit the embroidery foot Othe...

Page 76: ...ly installed Correctly install the spool page 30 The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the embroidery foot is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the embroidery foot Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The bobbin ca...

Page 77: ... Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin The thread that was pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin five or six times clockwise page 26 The lower thread is tangled or breaks The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 28 The bobbin is scratched or does not rotate smoothly or has a bur...

Page 78: ...he needle position button page 32 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 36 The stitch is not sewn correctly The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 64 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race page 70 The lamps do not come on The lamps a...

Page 79: ...umps into objects the pattern will be misaligned Do not place objects within the range of embroidery frame motion page 16 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 When embroidering on a heavy fabric the fabric is hanging ...

Page 80: ...et up correctly Upper thread has run out CAUTION Be sure to rethread the machine If you press Start stop button without rethreading the machine the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury The machine is deleting a previously saved pattern on the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted The start stop button or thread cutter button was pressed while the embroidery foot...

Page 81: ... to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case and the needle is bent and hitting the needle plate etc so the machine stops refer to page 74 A card that cannot be used with this machine has been inserted and you tried to select a pattern from the card An embroidery card incompatible with this machine was inserted and a p...

Page 82: ...80 APPENDIX The machine was turned on before the embroidery unit was attached The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin Error Message Probable Cause ...

Page 83: ...off the machine then turn it on again 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 incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps sound If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The machine beeps for four seconds and the ...

Page 84: ...s setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep a Turn on the machine X The LCD comes on b Press Settings key on the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press Next page key three times d Press OFF for the buzzer X The screen for changing the beep setting appears e Press Back key X The initial screen appears again ...

Page 85: ...ery unit 8 embroidery unit attachment 15 embroidery unit connector slot 8 embroidery unit removal 16 error messages 78 F frame pattern 54 H handle 9 handwheel 9 help key 11 23 I included accessories 6 L layout adjustment 61 LCD 11 LCD button 51 LCD operation 20 50 M machine settings 21 main power switch 9 19 maintenance 70 manual needle threading 34 memory key 11 63 N needle bar thread guide 9 nee...

Page 86: ...25 spool of thread 30 spool pin 8 stabilizer material 7 42 start stop button 10 storing pattern 63 T thread cutter 8 thread cutter button 10 thread guide cover 8 thread guide disk 9 thread guide plate 8 thread take up lever check window 8 thread tension adjustment 64 top cover 8 touch panel 11 troubleshooting 74 turning machine on off 19 U upper threading 30 ...

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