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Brother SE700 Operation Manual

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Operation Manual
Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Product Code: 888-P10
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Sewing and Embroidery Machine Product Code: 888-P10 Instruction Videos https://s.brother/cvjap/ Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
  • Page 3 Return the machine to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or IMPORTANT SAFETY mechanical adjustment. INSTRUCTIONS •...
  • Page 4 Operation Manual to inspect and adjust maintenance shall not be made by the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. children without supervision. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.
  • Page 5 ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the connected. mark, rating as marked on plug. • Consult the authorized Brother dealer or an • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with experienced radio/TV technician for help. the fuse cover omitted.
  • Page 6 (SAR). (Great Britain only) For Users in Mexico We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, The operation of this equipment is subject to the following Nagoya 467-8561 Japan declare that these products are in two conditions: conformity with the relevant UK legislation.
  • Page 7 This Terms of Use (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement programs; between Brother Industries, Ltd. (“Company”) and you that 2.1.6 to include Company’s copyright notice governs your use of any Software, installed on or made and this Agreement on all entire and available by Company for use with sewing or craft products partial copies of the Software;...
  • Page 8 Termination This Agreement is governed by the laws of Japan and Japanese Courts shall have exclusive Company shall have the right to terminate this jurisdiction with respect to this Agreement Agreement at any time by providing a written except with regard to enforcement in which notice to you if you commit a material breach case the jurisdiction of the Japanese Courts of any terms of this Agreement and fail to...
  • Page 9 TRADEMARKS WPA™ and WPA2™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies. COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 GETTING READY Chapter 4 EMBROIDERY Names of Machine Parts........9 Embroidering Preparation ........61 Included Accessories .......... 11 Attaching the embroidery foot............ 61 Attaching the embroidery unit ..........62 Turning the Machine On/Off......11 Embroidering attractive finishes ........... 63 LCD Operation ...........

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    Names of Machine Parts GETTING READY Chapter C Thread tension dial (page 36, page 72) Note D Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and • Be sure to install the latest software. lower the needle to sew one stitch. Refer to “Updating Your Machine’s Software”...
  • Page 12 Names of Machine Parts ■ Embroidery unit ■ Operation panel and operation keys 1 Embroidery carriage frame holder (page 66) 2 Embroidery unit connection (page 62) 3 Carriage (page 62) 4 Release button (page 63) ■ Operation buttons 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Selected pattern settings and messages are displayed.

  • Page 13: Included Accessories

    These things may damage the cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized Brother dealer for repairs before continuing use. • Do not insert the plug on the power cord into...
  • Page 14 Turning the Machine On/Off When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is played. Touch anywhere on the screen. CAUTION Note • (For U.S.A. only) When you first turn on the machine: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade •...

  • Page 15: Lcd Operation

    LCD Operation LCD Operation Viewing the LCD An opening movie may be displayed when the power is turned on. When the opening movie is displayed, the screen will be displayed if you touch the LCD with your finger. Touch a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key.
  • Page 16 LCD Operation No. Display Key Name Explanation Page Needle position setting Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position. : Single needle/down position : Twin needle/down position : Single needle/up position : Twin needle/up position Stitch width Shows the stitch width of the currently selected stitch pattern.

  • Page 17: Settings Screen

    • The latest version of software is installed in your 7 Select the size of pattern thumbnails. machine. Check with your local authorized Brother 8 Select the color of the background for the embroidery dealer or at https://s.brother/cpjap/ for available display area.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Input Sensitivity For Operation Keys

    LCD Operation ■ Wireless LAN settings Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys You can adjust the sensitivity of the operation keys to 5 levels. Display the settings screen to set desired level. Touch to display the settings screen. Display page 7 by touching Touch [Start].

  • Page 19: Wireless Network Connection Functions

     Page 9 of the settings screen is displayed. The application can be downloaded from the following URL. Set [Wireless LAN Enable] to [ON]. https://s.brother/cajkb/ * Settings must be specified in Design Database Transfer. For more information, refer to the manual for Design Database Transfer.
  • Page 20 Wireless Network Connection Functions Touch beside [Wireless LAN Setup Wizard]. When the following message appears, touch  A list of available SSIDs appears.  When a connection is established, the following message appears. Select the SSID that was noted in step ...

  • Page 21: Winding/Installing The Bobbin

    Winding/Installing the Bobbin ■ Setting the wireless LAN connection from the Winding/Installing the Bobbin [Others] menu The [Others] menu on page 10 of the settings screen contains the following items. IMPORTANT • Use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type.
  • Page 22 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Remove the spool cap and place the spool of thread for Note the bobbin onto the spool pin. • When using the spool as shown below, use the Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread thread spool insert (mini king thread spool).
  • Page 23 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5 or 6 Press the “Start/Stop” button to start winding the times, pass the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin. bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to cut it. When the foot controller is plugged in, press down on the foot controller.

  • Page 24: Installing The Bobbin

    Winding/Installing the Bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove Installing the bobbin the bobbin cover. Install the bobbin wound with thread. You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover.

  • Page 25: Upper Threading

    Upper Threading While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right Upper Threading hand (1), guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover (2) and lightly pull it with your left hand (3). CAUTION • When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions.
  • Page 26 Upper Threading Touch Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.  The screen changes, and all keys and operation Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left. buttons are locked (except CAUTION •...
  • Page 27 Upper Threading Make sure that the thread is passed into the thread Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot. take-up lever as shown below. Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of the machine. Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide.

  • Page 28: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread

    Upper Threading Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed Pulling up the bobbin thread through the eye of the needle. If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully the beginning of sewing will be finished, for example, when pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out...

  • Page 29: Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

    Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations • Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16) * The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this machine: 30 - 90 weight * Never use thread of 20 weight or lower.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Needle

    Replacing the Needle Touch Replacing the Needle  The screen changes, and all keys and operation buttons are locked (except CAUTION CAUTION • Only use recommended home sewing machine • When replacing the needle, be sure to touch needles. Use of any other needle may break on the operation panel to lock all keys the needle, possibly resulting in injury.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Presser Foot

    Replacing the Presser Foot Raise the presser foot lever. Replacing the Presser Foot Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder in order to remove the presser foot. CAUTION 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder •...

  • Page 32: Removing And Attaching The Presser Foot Holder

    Replacing the Presser Foot Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right Removing and attaching the presser foot hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. holder Turn the screw toward you (clockwise). Remove the presser foot holder when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Sewing Basics

    Sewing SEWING BASICS Chapter Basic sewing Sewing Note CAUTION • First, perform a trial sewing, using a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for • While the machine is in operation, pay special your project. attention to the needle location.
  • Page 34 Sewing Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the fabric and thread with your left hand, and rotate the IMPORTANT handwheel counterclockwise or press (Needle position button) to set the needle in the sewing start • Do not press (Thread cutter button) after position.

  • Page 35: Combining Stitch Patterns

    Sewing Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing. Touch Select the following stitch pattern. Memo • The speed set with the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed. If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously, Release the foot controller to stop sewing.

  • Page 36: Sewing Reverse/Reinforcement Stitches

    Sewing Set the needle in the start position and press the “Start/ Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches Stop” button to start sewing. Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. Depending on the selected stitch, reverse or reinforcement stitches are sewn while (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) is kept pressed.

  • Page 37: Setting The Stitch Width/Stitch Length/"L/R Shift

    Sewing Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press Note (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) once. • After adjusting the stitch width or the “L/R Shift”, If stitching, such as buttonholes and bar tacking, that slowly turn the handwheel toward you includes reinforcement stitching has been selected, this (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does operation is unnecessary.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Thread Tension

    Adjusting the Thread Tension Turn the thread tension dial clockwise to tighten the upper Adjusting the Thread Tension thread tension. You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Note ■ Correct thread tension •...

  • Page 39: Useful Sewing Tips

    Useful Sewing Tips ■ Sewing cylindrical pieces Useful Sewing Tips Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. Sewing tips Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left. ■...

  • Page 40: Sewing An Even Seam Allowance

    Useful Sewing Tips ■ Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking Sewing an even seam allowance The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance (left needle position).

  • Page 41: Sewing Various Fabrics

    Useful Sewing Tips Release the presser foot locking pin (black button). Sewing various fabrics  The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. ■ Sewing thick fabrics  If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot The presser foot lever can be raised to two different positions.
  • Page 42 Useful Sewing Tips ■ Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment, sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top of the flat bed attachment so the fabric moves smoothly. If the paper is positioned so that it does not cover the needle plate, the paper will not be sewn together with the fabric.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Various Stitches

    Stitch Chart VARIOUS STITCHES Chapter Stitch Stitch Stitch Chart width length Stitch (Presser No. Stitch name/Applications (inch)) (inch)) ■ Utility stitches foot) Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Memo Basting stitch • When any of the following stitches are selected, For basting. pressing (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) If the basting threads fall...
  • Page 44 Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Stitch Stitch (Presser No. Stitch name/Applications (Presser No. Stitch name/Applications (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot) foot) Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Overcasting stitch Blind hem stitch Reinforcing of medium 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) Hemming woven fabrics...
  • Page 45 Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Stitch Stitch (Presser No. Stitch name/Applications (Presser No. Stitch name/Applications (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot) foot) Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Hemstitching zigzag Keyhole buttonhole 6.0 (15/64) 3.0 (1/8) Decorative hems, top stitch...

  • Page 46: Utility Stitches

    Utility Stitches ■ Decorative stitches Utility Stitches Use monogramming foot “N”. The twin needle can only be used with satin stitch . In addition, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J” when using the twin needle. CAUTION Decorative stitches • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to 5-01 5-02 5-03...

  • Page 47: Blind Hem Stitching

    Utility Stitches Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Blind hem stitching Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. 1 The needle should not touch the Secure the lower edge of skirts and pants with a blind hem. center pin Memo •...
  • Page 48 Utility Stitches Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the wrong side facing up. the fold of the hem. (page 35) 1 Needle drop point 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of hem...

  • Page 49: Buttonhole Sewing

    Utility Stitches Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length Buttonhole sewing of the buttonhole. 1 Marks on fabric The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 2 Buttonhole sewing inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.
  • Page 50 Utility Stitches Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end 1 Mark on fabric of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching...

  • Page 51: Button Sewing

    Utility Stitches ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the machine on When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp the base, to (to the left as seen from the rear of thread.

  • Page 52: Zipper Insertion

    Utility Stitches Sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. IMPORTANT With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening. • When sewing, be sure that the needle does not 1 Reverse stitches 2 End of zipper opening touch the button.

  • Page 53: Appliqué And Patchwork

    Utility Stitches Select stitch. Attach the zigzag foot “J”. Select a stitch. 1-03 Stitch 1-28 1-29 2-03 2-04 • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 41. Stitch Note • When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to select the •...
  • Page 54 Utility Stitches ■ Piecing ■ Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width allowance.

  • Page 55: Other Stitching Applications

    Utility Stitches Determine the desired length of the bar tack. Other stitching applications 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).) ■...
  • Page 56 Utility Stitches ■ Darning Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. After sewing is finished, raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and then cut the threads. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position.
  • Page 57 Utility Stitches After removing the fabric, use the eyelet punch to cut a Attach monogramming foot “N”. hole in the center of the eyelet. Select stitch. 2-06 Stitch • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 41. Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to •...
  • Page 58 Utility Stitches Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out the Select a stitch. threads for the straight stitches. 2-07 2-08 2-09 Stitch • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 41. 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.
  • Page 59 Utility Stitches Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the machine and put the thread spool onto the extra spool CAUTION pin. • When using the twin needle, be sure to select 1 Thread spool 2 Extra spool pin an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break and cause injury.

  • Page 60: Making Adjustments

    Making Adjustments  If the stitch pattern has gaps: Making Adjustments Touch in the [Fine Adjust Verti.] display.  The displayed value decreases each time the key is Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending touched and the stitch pattern will shorten. on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc.

  • Page 61: Using The Memory Function

    Using the Memory Function Retrieving stitch patterns Using the Memory Function Retrieve stitch patterns saved in the machine's memory or USB flash drive. Saving stitch patterns When retrieving stitch patterns from a USB flash drive, You can save stitch patterns that you have customized in the insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine's memory or USB flash drive.
  • Page 62 Using the Memory Function...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Embroidery

    Embroidering Preparation EMBROIDERY Chapter Attaching the embroidery foot Embroidering Preparation Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. CAUTION Step 9 • Be sure to use the embroidery foot when doing embroidery. Using another presser foot may cause the needle to strike the presser foot. The needle may break, possibly resulting in injury.

  • Page 64: Attaching The Embroidery Unit

    Embroidering Preparation While pressing in the lever on embroidery foot “Q” Attaching the embroidery unit with your finger, place the embroidery foot bar above the needle clamp screw. IMPORTANT • Before attaching the embroidery unit, be sure to turn off the machine. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged.

  • Page 65: Embroidering Attractive Finishes

    Embroidering Preparation Turn off the machine. IMPORTANT • Do not push on the carriage when attaching IMPORTANT the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may result. • Always turn off the machine before removing • Do not touch the connector in the embroidery the embroidery unit.

  • Page 66: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame

    Brother dealer for the correct stabilizer to use. ■ Inserting the fabric CAUTION •...
  • Page 67 Embroidering Preparation Loosen the embroidery frame adjustment screw and Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any slack remove the inner and outer frames, placing the outer in the fabric by hand. The goal is to have a drum-like frame on a flat surface. sound when the fabric is struck lightly.

  • Page 68: Attaching The Embroidery Frame

    Embroidering Preparation ■ Removing the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery frame Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. Note Press the part of the embroidery carriage frame holder in the figure to the left side, and raise the embroidery •...

  • Page 69: Embroidering

    2 Embroidery frame (small) (sold separately) cannot be used  Pattern editing screen appears. 1 Embroidery patterns Touch 2 Brother “Exclusives” 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Character patterns 5 Frame patterns 6 Touch this key to position the embroidery unit for...
  • Page 70 Embroidering ■ Selecting character patterns Memo • If [Embroidery Frame Identification View] in the Touch settings screen is set to [ON], the pattern can be edited in the screen as if that embroidery frame is Touch the key of the font you want to embroider. attached.
  • Page 71 Embroidering ■ Selecting frame patterns ■ Checking the pattern position The embroidery frame moves and shows the pattern position. Touch Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be embroidered in the right place. Touch the key of the frame shape you want to Touch on the embroidery settings screen.

  • Page 72: Embroidering A Pattern

    Embroidering Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” Embroidering a pattern button to start embroidering. After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop the machine. Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. Prepare embroidery thread colors as shown on the screen.
  • Page 73 Embroidering ■ If the thread breaks or the bobbin runs out of Cut the excess thread jumps within the color. thread during embroidering ■ Changing the thread color display Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine. You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number.

  • Page 74: Adjusting Thread Tension

    Embroidering Adjusting thread tension Embroidering the appliqué patterns The upper thread tension is changed using the thread tension When the color embroidering order display shows dial. (APPLIQUE MATERIAL)], (APPLIQUE POSITION)] or When doing machine embroidery, the thread tension dial should be set somewhere between 2 to 6. (APPLIQUE)], follow the procedure below.

  • Page 75: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué

    Embroidering ■ 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base After the appliqué piece is attached, attach the embroidery frame to the machine. fabric Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” Sew the appliqué...
  • Page 76 Embroidering Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué. Embroider over the appliqué and base as the appliqué and embroider the satin stitch pattern fabric from step to create the appliqué.

  • Page 77: Split Embroidery Patterns

    Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen) Split embroidery patterns Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen) Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or later can be embroidered. With split embroidery patterns, When a pattern is selected in the pattern selection screen embroidery designs larger than the embroidery hoop are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a is touched, the pattern editing screen appears.
  • Page 78 Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen) Display Display Explanation Explanation Key Name Key Name Touch this key to magnify the pattern in When a combined pattern is selected, the screen. use this key to select a part of the pattern Magnify key Pattern select key to edit.
  • Page 79 Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen) Display Display Explanation Explanation Key Name Key Name Touch this key to change the Touch this key to change the spacing of configuration of a character pattern. character patterns. Array key Character spacing When selecting an arc ( ), use to change the degree of the arc.

  • Page 80: Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen)

    Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen) Aligning the pattern and the needle position Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen) Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle position When is touched in the editing screen, the embroidery settings screen appears. After editing the pattern, touch to continue to the embroidering screen.

  • Page 81: Embroidering Linked Characters

    Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen) Embroidering linked characters Touch to cancel the current character patterns. Select the character patterns for “DEF”, and then Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the entire pattern extends touch beyond the embroidery frame.

  • Page 82: Using The Memory Function

    Using the Memory Function Retrieving embroidery patterns Using the Memory Function Retrieve embroidery patterns saved in the machine's memory, or on a USB flash drive, or transferred via wireless network. Saving embroidery patterns When retrieving the embroidery patterns from a USB You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized flash drive, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port in the machine's memory or USB flash drive.
  • Page 83 Using the Memory Function Touch Memo • When saving a retrieved pattern, touch the following keys. 1.Touch 2.Touch the key for the desired destination. : Saves to the machine. : Saves to the USB flash drive. : Temporarily saves to the wireless function pocket.
  • Page 84 Using the Memory Function...

  • Page 85: Chapter 5 Appendix

    If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Precautions on storing the machine Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by condensation.

  • Page 86: Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning

    For a new bobbin case, contact your Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove nearest Brother authorized service center. any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread • Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly sensor and the surrounding area.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, Brother support website offers the latest ■ Symptom FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at https://s.brother/ cpjap/.

  • Page 88: Incorrect Thread Tension

    Troubleshooting ■ Cause/remedy/check details Incorrect thread tension  Cause 1 The machine is not correctly threaded. ■ Symptoms <With symptoms 1 and 2 described above> The bobbin threading is incorrect. • Symptom 1: The bobbin thread is visible from the Return the thread tension dial to “4”, and then refer to right side of the fabric.

  • Page 89: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed

    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 service center. If the fabric could be removed.
  • Page 90  The needle will automatically move left and right. Note • If an error occurs, the machine may be malfunctioning; so contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Select Straight stitch (Middle). Refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 41.

  • Page 91: If The Thread Becomes Tangled Under The Bobbin Winder Seat

    If the reference page is “*”, contact your authorized If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide center.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate. The LCD screen is fogged up. * There is a notch on the left side of the opening Condensation has formed on the LCD screen. –...
  • Page 93 • Slide the feed dog position switch to the right needle that fell into the machine cannot be removed, consult your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Skipped stitches The handwheel does not turn smoothly. Machine is threaded incorrectly.
  • Page 94 • Always use stabilizing material, especially with stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. See your authorized Brother dealer for the proper stabilizer. There was an object placed near the machine, and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during embroidering.

  • Page 95: Error Messages

    This message is displayed if some malfunction occurs. on again. Turn the machine off, then back on again. If this message continues to appear, please contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Cannot change the configuration of the characters.
  • Page 96 This USB media cannot be used. This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible media. Please visit our website https://s.brother/cpjap/ for details on the USB media that can be used.

  • Page 97: How Can I Find The Wireless Security Information (Ssid And Network Key)

    If error message [F**] appears in the LCD while the machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and network key) 1) You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    Use Design Database Transfer or PE-DESIGN version 11 or later to transfer data from your computer to the machine. For the operating systems compatible with the software, visit our website https://s.brother/cnjkb/. .pmx and .pmu stitch data files can be retrieved; however, when this machine is used to save the file, it is saved as a .pmv stitch data file.

  • Page 99: Updating Your Machine's Software

    Updating Your Machine’s Software The machine’s software can be updated using USB flash drive. When an update program is available on Brother support website at https://s.brother/cpjap/, please download the file(s) following the instructions on the website and steps listed below.

  • Page 100: Index

    Index Index Aligning the position ..............78 Maintenance ................83 Appliqué ..............51 Memory ................59 Metallic thread ..............20 Mirroring ................14 Ball point needle ................27 Bar tack stitch ................53 Basting stitch ................41 Needle ................. 27 Blind hem stitch ................
  • Page 101 Index Updating ..................97 Upper thread ..............23 Vinyl fabrics ................40 Wireless LAN ................17 Zigzag stitch ................ 35 Zipper ..................50...
  • Page 104 Google Play™ App Store This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries. Design Database Transfer is a dedicated Windows application for wirelessly transferring embroidery data from a computer to the machine.

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