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Brother 888-M20 Operation Manual

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Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Product Code: 888-M20
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-M20 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
  • Page 3 In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, Return the machine to the nearest authorized store it where it can quickly be accessed for future Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or reference. mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in use if you notice...
  • Page 4 If the problem persists, please or mental capabilities or lack of consult your local authorized Brother dealer. experience and knowledge if they have Use this machine only for its intended use as described been given supervision or instruction in the manual.
  • Page 5 • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized Brother dealer to obtain the correct lead. Trademarks App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 GETTING READY Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué......69 Split embroidery patterns ............. 70 Names of Machine Parts........5 Editing Patterns ..........71 Included accessories .............. 7 Editing All Patterns..........72 Optional accessories .............. 8 Aligning the pattern and the needle position......

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    Names of Machine Parts GETTING READY Chapter 0 Flat bed attachment (page 7, 31) Names of Machine Parts A Thread cutter (page 19) B Needle threader lever (page 19) C Thread tension dial (page 29, 67) ■ Main parts D Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch.
  • Page 8 Names of Machine Parts ■ Operation buttons ■ Operation panel and operation keys 1 “Start/Stop” button Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop sewing. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode. Green: The machine is ready to sew or is sewing. Red: The machine cannot sew.

  • Page 9: Included Accessories

    90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) 2/11 needle Note • (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 888-M20. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate.

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    (4 inches × 4 inches). Memo • To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your authorized Brother dealer or visit our site http:// s.brother/cpjab. • All specifications are correct at the time of printing. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.

  • Page 11: Turning The Machine On/Off

    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. • Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time.

  • Page 12: Lcd Operation

    LCD Operation LCD Operation Viewing the LCD Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key. The screen below appears when you press on the operation panel. 1 Utility stitch 2 Decorative stitch ■...
  • Page 13 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 14: Settings Screen

    (page 13) J Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother dealer for details.) K Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine. L The [No.] is the internal machine number for your machine.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Input Sensitivity For Operation Keys

    Winding/Installing the Bobbin Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys Winding/Installing the Bobbin You can adjust the sensitivity of the operation keys to 5 levels. Display the settings screen to set desired level. CAUTION Press to display the settings screen. • Only use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type Display page 7 by pressing (SA156/SFB: XA5539-151/SFB).
  • Page 16 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Memo Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left. • When using the spool as shown below, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.
  • Page 17 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Pass the thread under the hook on the bobbin winding Turn on the machine. thread guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk. Press the “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin. When the foot controller is plugged in, press down on the foot controller.

  • Page 18: Installing The Bobbin

    Winding/Installing the Bobbin Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that the Installing the bobbin thread unwinds to the left. 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 19: Upper Threading

    Upper Threading While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right Upper Threading hand (1), continue guiding the thread through the slit with your left hand (2). Then, cut the thread with the cutter (3). CAUTION • When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions.
  • Page 20 Upper Threading Pass the thread under the thread guide, then under the Press (Needle position button) once or twice to thread guide cover and to the front. raise the needle.  The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top, as shown below.
  • Page 21 Upper Threading Check that the needle and thread are compatible with Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the the needle threader. If they are compatible, continue machine as much as possible to make the hook turn. with the next step.

  • Page 22: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread

    Upper Threading Pulling up the bobbin thread 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. Refer to “Threading the upper thread” on page 17 to thread the machine with the upper thread and thread the needle.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Replacing The Needle

    Replacing the Needle Press 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 press needles. Use of any other needle may bend the on the operation panel to lock all keys needle or damage the machine.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 cleaning the machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the walking foot and quilting foot.

  • Page 27: 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 your project. • While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location.
  • Page 28 Sewing Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the fabric and thread with your left hand, and rotate the CAUTION handwheel counterclockwise or press (Needle position button) to set the needle in the sewing start • Do not press (Thread cutter button) after position.

  • Page 29: Sewing Reverse/Reinforcement Stitches

    Sewing Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing. Combining Stitch Patterns Stitch patterns from the following categories can be combined. Memo • The speed that is set using the sewing speed controller Example: will be the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed. Release the foot controller to stop the machine.

  • Page 30: Automatic Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching

    Sewing  The stitch pattern turns continuous. Automatically cutting the thread The machine can be set 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.

  • Page 31: Setting The Stitch Width/Stitch Length/"L/R Shift

    Adjusting the thread tension ■ Setting the stitch width Setting the stitch width/stitch length/“L/R The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to make the Shift” stitch wider or narrower. This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width, stitch length and “L/R Shift”...

  • Page 32: Useful Sewing Tips

    Useful Sewing Tips ■ Upper thread is too tight Useful Sewing Tips If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight. Loosen the thread tension. Sewing Tips Note • If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper ■...

  • Page 33: Sewing An Even Seam Allowance

    Useful Sewing Tips ■ Sewing cylindrical pieces When the stitch width of the straight stitch (left needle position) is set to its standard setting (0.0 mm), the Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing, distance from the needle position to the right side of the making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs presser foot is 12 mm (1/2 inch).

  • Page 34: 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 35 * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized • Use only the adhesive-free hook-and-loop Brother dealer. fastener tape which is designed for sewing. When the glue adheres to the needle or the 1 Leather bobbin case, it may cause malfunction.
  • Page 36 Useful Sewing Tips...

  • Page 37: 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 Triple stretch stitch 0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32) General sewing for • The stitches shown in the tables and some of the 1-05* 0.0 - 7.0 0.4 - 5.0...
  • Page 38 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 Quilting appliqué stitch 1.5 (1/16) 1.8 (1/16) Reinforcing of medium, 5.0 (3/16)
  • Page 39 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 Serpentine stitch Bound buttonhole stitch 5.0 (3/16) 1.0 (1/16) 5.0 (3/16) 2.0 (1/16)

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 bar Memo •...
  • Page 42 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 29) 1 Needle drop point 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of hem...

  • Page 43: 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 44 Utility stitches Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole Press (Thread cutter button) once. mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabric. buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Memo 1 Mark on fabric (front)

  • Page 45: 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 46: Zipper Insertion

    Utility stitches Sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. CAUTION 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 touch the button, otherwise the needle may 2 End of zipper opening bend or break.

  • Page 47: Appliqué, Patchwork And Quilt Stitching

    Utility stitches Select a stitch. Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 1-03 ■ Appliqué stitching Stitch Baste or glue the appliqué piece to the base fabric to • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35. secure it. CAUTION Note •...
  • Page 48 “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. CAUTION * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. • Do not stitch over pins. Note ■ Piecing • Thread the needle manually when using the walking Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”.
  • Page 49 * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35. Brother dealer. Place one hand on each side of the presser foot, and  Free motion open ...
  • Page 50 Utility stitches ■ Satin stitching using the sewing speed Attach the quilting foot by positioning the pin of the quilting foot above the needle clamp screw and controller aligning the lower-left of the quilting foot and the A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width presser bar.

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 53 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 a stitch. 2-06 Stitch • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35. Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to •...
  • Page 54 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 35. 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 55 Utility stitches Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the needle when you select a satin stitch pattern. In this case, use zigzag foot “J”. machine and put the spool of thread onto the extra spool pin.

  • Page 56: Making Adjustments

    Please visit our website “ http://s.brother/cpjab ” for more details.  Precautions when using the computer to save data • We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-”, and “_”...

  • Page 57: Saving Stitch Patterns

    Using The Memory Function Saving stitch patterns Retrieving stitch patterns You can save stitch patterns that you have customized in the Retrieve stitch patterns saved in the machine's memory or machine's memory or USB flash drive. USB flash drive. When retrieving stitch patterns from a USB flash drive, Note insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the •...
  • Page 58 Using The Memory Function...

  • Page 59: 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 embroidery foot when doing embroidery. Using another presser foot may cause the needle to strike the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break and possibly cause injury.

  • Page 60: Attaching The Embroidery Unit

    Embroidering Preparation While pressing in the lever on embroidery foot “Q” Attaching the Embroidery Unit with your finger, fit the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp screw. 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 1 Embroidery foot bar...

  • Page 61: Embroidery Attractive Finishes

    Embroidering Preparation Turn on the machine. Hold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit  A message appears in the screen. to the left. Note • If [Opening Screen] is set [ON] within the settings screen, touch screen for the following message to appear.

  • Page 62: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame

    Brother dealer for the correct stabilizer to use. ■ Inserting the Fabric CAUTION •...
  • Page 63 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 64: Attaching The Embroidery Frame

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

  • Page 65: Embroidering

    • The pattern can also be moved by dragging it with your finger.  Embroidery settings screen appears. Press 1 Embroidery patterns 2 Brother “Exclusives” 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Character patterns 5 Frame patterns 6 Press this key to position the embroidery unit for storage 7 Patterns saved in the machine's memory •...
  • Page 66 Embroidering • After selecting a character if you would like to Memo change the character size press . The size changes each time you press the key, from large to • If [Embroidery Frame Identification View] in the settings medium to small. After the character size is changed, screen is set to [ON], the pattern can be edited in the all characters on the same line will have the new screen as if that embroidery frame is attached.

  • Page 67: Embroidering A Pattern

    Embroidering Embroidering a pattern From , press the key for the position that you want to check. Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown on the screen. 1 Selected position ...
  • Page 68 Embroidering ■ Changing the thread color display Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again thread number. to stop the machine.

  • Page 69: Adjusting Thread Tension

    Embroidering ■ If the thread breaks or the bobbin runs out of Adjusting thread tension thread during embroidering The upper thread tension is changed using the thread tension Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine. dial. When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial should be Press and set the upper thread or bobbin thread.

  • Page 70: Embroidering The Appliqué Patterns

    Embroidering ■ 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base Embroidering the appliqué patterns fabric When the color embroidering order display shows Sew the appliqué position. (APPLIQUE MATERIAL)], (APPLIQUE POSITION)] or (APPLIQUE)], follow the procedure below. 1 Position of appliqué 2 Base material Required materials Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery...

  • Page 71: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué

    Embroidering ■ Method 2 Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué Select a straight stitch frame pattern, and embroider the pattern onto the base fabric. You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape to create an appliqué. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch.

  • Page 72: Split Embroidery Patterns

    Embroidering Split embroidery patterns Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or later, or PE-DESIGN NEXT can be embroidered. With split embroidery patterns, embroidery designs larger than the embroidery hoop are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a single pattern after each section is embroidered.

  • Page 73: Editing Patterns

    Editing Patterns Display Editing Patterns Explanation Key Name Press this key to rotate the pattern. You When a pattern is selected in the pattern selection screen can rotate a pattern one degree, ten is pressed, the pattern editing screen appears. Rotate key degrees or ninety degrees at a time.

  • Page 74: Editing All Patterns

    Editing All Patterns ■ Font editing screen Display Explanation Font editing screen appears by pressing on the pattern Key Name editing screen. Press this key to split text between 1 2 3 4 characters so that they can be edited Split text key separately.

  • Page 75: Aligning The Pattern And The Needle Position

    Editing All Patterns Display to align the needle and the mark on the Explanation Key Name fabric, press and begin embroidering the pattern. Press this key to rotate the entire pattern. Rotate key You can rotate a pattern one degree, ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time.

  • Page 76: Using The Memory Function

    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. to align the needle with the end of the  Precautions on using the computer to create and save embroidering for the previous pattern.

  • Page 77: Saving Embroidery Patterns

    Using the Memory Function Saving embroidery patterns Retrieving embroidery patterns You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized Retrieve stitch patterns saved in the machine's memory or in the machine's memory or USB flash drive. USB flash drive. When retrieving the embroidery patterns from a USB Note flash drive, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port •...
  • Page 78 Using the Memory Function...

  • Page 79: 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 Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

  • Page 80: Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning

    FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http:// 3 Bobbin case s.brother/cpjab ”. If the problem persists, contact your Brother dealer or the • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. nearest Brother authorized service center.

  • Page 81: Upper Thread Tightened Up

    Troubleshooting ■ Cause Upper thread tightened up Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled ■ Symptom up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise.

  • Page 82: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed

    A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not according to this procedure, instead of attempting to remove it being used. forcefully, contact your nearest Brother authorized service The machine needle that should be used depends on the center.
  • Page 83 ■ Checking machine operations If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing If the needle plate has been removed, check machine these steps, contact your nearest Brother authorized operations to confirm that installation has been completed service center. correctly.

  • Page 84: If The Thread Becomes Tangled Under The Bobbin Winder Seat

    If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the Stop the bobbin winding. machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin-winding Turn off the machine, and then install the bobbin and thread guide.

  • Page 85: List Of Symptoms

    If the reference page is “*”, contact your authorized Condensation has formed on the LCD screen. – Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service • After a while, the cloudiness will disappear. center. The operation keys do not respond, or the key ■...
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference There are scratches around the opening in the There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate. presser foot. There are scratches on the bobbin case. * There is a notch on the left side of the opening in the needle plate.
  • Page 87 Brother Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Bobbin is set incorrectly. The handwheel does not turn smoothly.
  • Page 88 • 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 89: Error Messages

    Turn the machine off, then back on again. If this message continues to appear, the machine may be malfunctioning. Please contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Cannot change the configuration of the characters.
  • Page 90 Preventive maintenance is recommended. Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer or nearest Brother authorized service center for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you press , the message will display several more times until the appropriate maintenance is performed.

  • Page 91: Operation Beeps

    When an upgrade program is available on our website at or four times. “ http://s.brother/cpjab ”, please download the file(s) following the instructions on the website and steps listed If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is below.

  • Page 92: Index

    Index Index Leather ..................33 Light .................... 12 Aligning the position ..............73 Appliqué ..............45 Maintenance ................77 Memory ................54 Ball point needle ................21 Metallic thread ..............14 Bar tack stitch ................49 Mirroring ................11 Basting stitch ................35 Blind hem stitch ................
  • Page 93 Index Thread color display ..............66 Thread cutting ..............26 Thread density ..............11 Thread tension .............. 29 Transparent nylon thread ......14 Troubleshooting ................78 Twin needle ................52 Upgrading ................... 89 Upper thread ..............17 USB ..................54 Vinyl fabrics ................
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