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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. Do not allow this machine to be used a
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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug. NOTE The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Brother Sewing Machine Model Number: NV1500D/NV1500 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter
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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take-up lever, nee- dle, or other moving parts. 2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: Operation is complete
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapters 1 and 2 describe to the first-time user the initial operations for using this machine and the basic sewing operations. To sew utility stitches Continue with chapter 3 to learn how to select a stitch and sew using the various stitches. Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 3 To sew characters and patterns Continue with chapter 4 to learn basic operations, from selecting patterns to sewing, in addition to operations such as combining and editing patterns to rotate or resize
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Contents CONTENTS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR Smocking.................................................................. 69 Fagoting.................................................................... 70 FUNCTIONS ...........................................................9 Tape or Elastic Attaching........................................... 71 Machine ..................................................................... 9 Heirloom Stitching..................................................
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Contents Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges.......... 123 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 176 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ..........124 Cleaning the LCD .................................................... 176 EDITING THE PATTERN ....................................125 Cleaning the Machine Casing .................................. 176 Cleaning the Race ................................................... 176 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display................. 125
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Machine ■ Front View ■ Right-side/Rear View a Handle a Top cover Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. When transporting the machine, carry it by this handle. b Handwheel b Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to raise or the upper thread. lower the needle. c Embroidery card slot c Thread take-
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit a Buttonhole lever a Carriage Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when tacks. embroidering. b Presser foot holder b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit. c Presser foot holder screw c Embroidery unit conne
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Operation Buttons Included Accessories The accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Open the flat bed attachment as shown below. a “Start/Stop” button b When this button is pressed, the machine sews a few stitches at a low speed, then begins sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press this button again to stop sewing. This button lights up in a different color depending on the machine’s c operating condition. Green: The
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 12 34 567 8 9 101112 13 14 15 16 17 18 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 12
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Part Code Memo No. Part Name U.S.A./ Others (For U.S.A. only) Canada Foot controller: Model T 1 Embroidery foot “U” XD0313-051 This foot controller can be used with this 2 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-151 machine model NV1500D/NV1500. 3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-051 4 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-351 5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051 Memo 6 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-051 Always use accessories recommended for 7 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-051 th
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Note Options Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine. 123 Visit your authorized dealer for complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. 456 789 10 11 Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A./ Others Canada 1 Embroidery bobbin thread SA-EBT EBT-CEN:X81164-001 (White) Embroidery bobbin thread SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN:XC5520-001 (Black) 2 Stabilizer material SA519 BM3:X81175-101 Water soluble stabilize
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Chapter 1 Getting Ready TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF....................................................16 LCD SCREEN........................................................................................17 ■ Display Precautions.........................................................................................................17 ■ Key Functions..................................................................................................................18 Using the Machine Setting Mode Ke
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TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF WARNING Use only regular household electricity as the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the following circumstances: When you are away from the machine After using 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 C
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Getting Ready LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN ■ Display Precautions Only touch the display with your finger or the touch pen included with the machine. Do not use a 1 mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp objects. In addition, do not press the display with extreme pressure, otherwise damage to the display may result. All or part of the display may sometimes become darker or lighter due to fluctuations in the surrounding temperature or other changes in the environment. This is no
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LCD SCREEN ■ Key Functions With your finger or the touch pen, press a key at the top of the display ( ) to change the screen that is displayed. 1 3 2 6 5 7 4 i h j k l q m n p o s r Operation panel No. Key Name Function Page Machine setting mode Press this key to change the needle stop position, turn the buzzer on/off, adjust 20 1 key the pattern or screen, and change other machine settings. Machine operation Press this key to see descriptions for upper threading, winding the bobbin, 22 2 mode
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Getting Ready LCD SCREEN Screen No. Key Name Function Page Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various settings, 45 h such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings. Sewing type selection Press this key when you need help selecting the appropriate stitch pattern for the 50 i 1 key sewing application and when you need instructions on how to sew the selected stitch pattern. Th
