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Computerized Embroidery Machine
Operation Manual
Product Code 885-V55
GETTING READY
EMBROIDERY
APPENDIX
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Introduction Thank you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being embroidered may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the ma
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. FOR USERS IN THE
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................1 Machine Features ................................................................................................................7 Accessori
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Embroidering .....................................................................................................................57 Checking the pattern before embroidering ...................................................................................................... 57 Embroidering a pattern ..............................................................................................
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 59). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). c USB port Embroidery patterns saved in a USB flash drive (USB flash memory) can be imported to the machine by plugging the USB flash drive directly into t
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Included accessories *1 10. 3. 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. *1 75/11 3 needles, 90/14 1 needle Part Code Part Code No. Part Name No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 13 Touch
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others Brother poly #90 bobbin 1 EBT-PE EBT-PEN thread 2 Embroidery card - Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm W 6 cm SA431 EF61 4. 5. (H 1 inch W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) H 17 cm W 10 cm 4 SA434 EF71 (H 6-7/10 inches W 4 inches) Water soluble stabilizer S
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) h Presser foot lever (page 28) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when Raise and lower the presser foot leve
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Needle and embroidery foot Right-side/rear view section a Handle a Thread guide disk (page 40) Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when machine. using the needle threader to thread the needle. b Handwheel (page 38) b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to Pass the upper thread thr
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic machine operations. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to start or stop embroidering. CAUTION The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the button is pressed. When embroidering is stopped, the ● Do not press the thread cutter button needle is lowered in the fabric. after the threads have alread
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) e Memory key Setting for the selected pattern and error messages Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric appear in the LCD. characters in the machine’s memory. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD with your finger or a touch pen to per
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1 GETTING READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter. Basic Steps for Embroidering...................................................................................16 Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................17 Attaching the Embroidery Unit................................................................................19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation..............................
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GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Basic Steps for Embroidering This section describes the preparations for embroidering. The basic steps for embroidering are as follows. Attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit attachment For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). Use a needle matched to the fabric. 2 Needle preparation For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). For the bobbin thread,
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the machine on and off. 1 Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are
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GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning on the machine Turning off the machine When you have finished using the machine, turn it Memo off. In addition, before transporting the machine to Before turning on the machine, be sure to another location, be sure to turn it off. attach the embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine Make sure that the machine is completely a does not operate. (For d
