Embroidering Attractive Finishes - Brother SE700 Operation Manual

IMPORTANT
• Do not push on the carriage when attaching
the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise
damage to the embroidery unit may result.
• Do not touch the connector in the embroidery
unit connection slot. The connector could be
damaged, and it may cause malfunctions.
• Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and
do not forcefully move it. It may cause
malfunctions.
Turn on the machine.
d
 A message appears in the screen.
Note
• If [Opening Screen] is set [ON] within the settings
screen, touch screen for the following message to
appear.
e Be sure that no objects or hands are near the
embroidery unit and touch
 The carriage moves to its initial position.
 The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type
is displayed.
Memo
• Utility stitches cannot be selected when the
embroidery unit is attached.
■ Removing the embroidery unit
Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and
follow the instructions below.
Remove the embroidery frame.
a
• For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer
to "Removing the embroidery frame" on page 66.
b Touch , and then touch
 The embroidery carriage moves into a position
where it can be stored.
c
d
.

Embroidering attractive finishes

There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery.
Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 64) and hooping the
fabric in the frame (page 64) are two important factors
mentioned earlier. Another important point is the
appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the
explanation of threads below.
■ Thread
Bobbin thread
.
Turn off the machine.
IMPORTANT
• Always turn off the machine before removing
the embroidery unit.
It may cause malfunctions if removed when
the machine is turned on.
Hold the release button on the bottom left of the
embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit
to the left.
Upper thread Use embroidery thread intended for use with
this machine. Other embroidery threads may
not yield optimum results.
Use the included bobbin pre-wound with 60
weight embroidery bobbin thread or
recommended 60 weight embroidery bobbin
thread.
Note
• 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.
• When embroidering on large garments (especially
jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric
hang off the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit
cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn
out as planned.
Embroidering Preparation
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