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Brother 888-g80 Operation Manual

Brother 888-g80 Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

Embroidery Machine

Product Code: 888-G80/G82
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  • Page 1: Embroidery Machine

    Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code: 888-G80/G82 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
  • Page 4 For repair or adjustment: • If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Brother dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the Operation Manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself.
  • Page 5 • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • 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.

  • Page 6: Trademarks

    TRADEMARKS TRADEMARKS IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license. If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install, copy or use the software. Intel License Agreement For Open Source Computer Vision Library Copyright ©...

  • Page 7: What You Can Do With This Machine

    WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Basic operations After purchasing your machine, be sure to read this section first. This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions. Page B-2 Chapter 1 GETTING READY To learn the operation of the principal parts and the screens...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TRADEMARKS ............. iv WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ..v Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY Selecting Patterns..........2 Basic operations Selecting embroidery patterns/Brother “Exclusives”/floral alphabet patterns ..............2 Selecting character patterns ........... 2 Selecting frame patterns............4 Chapter 1 GETTING READY Editing Patterns ............
  • Page 9 CONTENTS Appendix Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Care and Maintenance ......... 2 Restrictions on oiling ............. 2 Precautions on storing the machine ........2 Cleaning the LCD Screen ............2 Cleaning the machine surface ..........2 Cleaning the race ..............2 About the maintenance message ..........
  • Page 10 CONTENTS viii...

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    Basic operations This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions. Page number starts with “B” in this section. Chapter1 GETTING READY............B-2 Chapter2 STARTING TO EMBROIDER......... B-25...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions GETTING READY Chapter 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 and their locations. Machine ■...

  • Page 13: Needle And Presser Foot Section

    Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Needle and presser foot section Embroidery Unit 1 Embroidery frame holder Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the frame in place. (page B-33) 2 Frame-securing lever 1 Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

  • Page 14: Operation Buttons

    Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Operation buttons Operation panel and operation keys b c d 1 “Start/Stop” button Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop embroidering. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode. Green: The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering.

  • Page 15: Included Accessories

    Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Included accessories Included accessories may differ from the table below depending on the machine model you purchased. For more details on included accessories and their part codes of your machine, refer to the Quick Reference Guide. Embroidery foot “U”...

  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    • All specifications are correct at the time of printing. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. • Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. • Always use accessories recommended for this machine.

  • Page 17: Turning The Machine On/Off

    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. Otherwise, a fire may result.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Machine

    Turning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machine Turning off the machine When you are finished using the machine, turn it off. In Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main addition, before transporting the machine to another location, power switch is set to “...

  • Page 19: Lcd Operation

    LCD with your finger. Press a key with your finger to select the embroidery pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key. The screen below appears after the embroidery carriage moves to its initial position. 1 Embroidery patterns 2 Brother “Exclusives” 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Character patterns 5 Frame patterns...

  • Page 20: Using The Settings Key

    LCD Operation Using the settings key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). Press after you changed necessary settings. ■ Embroidery settings Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 1 Select the embroidery frame to be used and displayed as a guide. For details, refer to “Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display””...
  • Page 21 F Select whether to turn on the light for the needle area and work area. G Select the level of the input sensitivity for operation keys. (page B-12) H Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother dealer for details.) I Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Input Sensitivity For Operation Keys

    LCD Operation ■ Choosing the display language Adjust the “Input Sensitivity” by pressing • The higher the setting, the more sensitive the keys Press will be. The default setting is “3”. Note Display page 5. • We recommend selecting the highest setting if an electrostatic touch pen is being used.

  • Page 23: Saving A Settings Screen Image To Usb Flash Drive

    LCD Operation Press the item to be displayed. Saving a settings screen image to USB flash drive An image of the settings screen can be saved as a BMP file. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the right side of the machine.

  • Page 24: Winding/Installing The Bobbin

    Winding/Installing the Bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin Open the top cover. CAUTION • Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) designed specifically for this machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine. •...
  • Page 25 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin. Memo Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is • When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the the small spool cap, and leave a small space bottom.
  • Page 26 Winding/Installing the Bobbin While holding the thread near the spool with your right While holding the thread with your left hand, wind the hand, as shown, pull the thread with your left hand, thread that was pulled out clockwise around the and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover bobbin five or six times with your right hand.

  • Page 27: Installing The Bobbin

    Winding/Installing the Bobbin Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around Press (Needle position button) once or twice to the bobbin. raise the needle. Press • When the message “OK to automatically lower the presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press to continue.
  • Page 28 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right (1), and then guide the end of the thread around the hand (1), continue guiding the thread through the slit tab of the needle plate cover with your left hand (2).

  • Page 29: Upper Threading

    Upper Threading Upper Threading Note CAUTION • If the presser foot is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded. • Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size Press (Needle position button) once or twice to of spool being used.
  • Page 30 Upper Threading Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Note Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left. • If the presser foot has been lowered and the shutter is closed, the machine cannot be threaded.

  • Page 31: Threading The Needle

    Upper Threading Threading the needle Note • If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly, lower the presser foot lever so that the Memo thread is held in place before cutting the thread. If this operation is performed, skip step •...

  • Page 32: Threading The Needle Manually (Without Using The Needle Threader)

    Upper Threading Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed through the eye of the needle. If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Needle

    Replacing the Needle Replacing the Needle Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is CAUTION extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow •...
  • Page 34 Replacing the Needle Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle. • The needle clamp screw can also be loosened or tightened with the L-shaped (or disc-shaped) screwdriver.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Starting To Embroider

    Embroidery Step by Step STARTING TO Chapter EMBROIDER Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 8 Step 2 Step 6, 7 Step 3 Step 1 Step 5 Step 4 Step # Action Page Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Embroidery Unit

    Attaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery Unit Slide the tab on the cover of the connection port in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. CAUTION • Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit in place. The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury.
  • Page 37 Attaching the Embroidery Unit Press , and then press → The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be stored. 1 Carriage Turn off the machine. CAUTION • Keep your hands and foreign objects away CAUTION from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering.

  • Page 38: Embroidery Attractive Finishes

    Embroidery Attractive Finishes Embroidery Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page B-29) and CAUTION hooping the fabric in the frame (see page B-30) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important •...

  • Page 39: Preparing The Fabric

    Brother dealer for the correct stabilizer to use. attractive finish. Basic operations B-29...

  • Page 40: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame

    Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame choosing frames that do not appear on the screen, be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field of the optional frame. Check with your authorized Brother ■ Types of embroidery frames dealer for frame compatibility.

  • Page 41: Using The Embroidery Sheet

    Preparing the Fabric Lay the fabric right side up on top of the outer frame. Memo Re-insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner • After stretching the fabric, lightly tapping it should frame’s with the outer frame’s produce a drum-like sound.

  • Page 42: Embroidering Small Fabrics Or Fabric Edges

    Preparing the Fabric Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align Embroidering small fabrics or fabric edges the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric. Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer carefully.

  • Page 43: Attaching The Embroidery Frame

    Attaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame Lower the frame-securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the Note embroidery frame holder. • Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame making sure to use the recommended bobbin thread.

  • Page 44: Selecting Embroidery Patterns

    Selecting Embroidery Patterns Selecting Embroidery Patterns Press , and then Copyright information The patterns stored in the machine are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 45: Confirming The Pattern Position

    Confirming the Pattern Position Confirming the Pattern Position The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the Press embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery. Previewing the selected pattern Checking the pattern position Press...

  • Page 46: Embroidering

    Embroidering Embroidering After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again appliquéing. to stop the machine.

  • Page 47: Changing The Thread Color Display

    Embroidering Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining Thread color name colors. Thread number → When the last color is sewn, the message informing that the embroidering is finished will appear on the display. Press , and the display will return to the initial screen.
  • Page 48 Embroidering B-38...
  • Page 49 Embroidering This section provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine. Page number starts with “E” in this section. The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly, depending on the countries or regions. Chapter1 EMBROIDERY ............E-2...

  • Page 50: Chapter 1 Embroidery

    → The pattern selected is outlined in red. Proceed to “Editing Patterns” on page E-5 to edit the pattern. Selecting character patterns 1 Embroidery patterns 2 Brother “Exclusives” Example: Entering “We Fly”. 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Character patterns Press...
  • Page 51 Selecting Patterns Press to display “e” on the screen, and then enter Press , and then enter “F”. “e”. Press to display “l” and “y”, and enter them. • After selecting a character if you would like to change the character size press .

  • Page 52: Selecting Frame Patterns

    Selecting Patterns ■ Entering a line feed Selecting frame patterns Using the line feed key, multiple lines of text can be entered. Each line becomes a group, each of which can be edited one at a time. Press Example: Entering “High” in the second line of the following screen Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroidery.

  • Page 53: Editing Patterns

    Editing Patterns Editing Patterns When a pattern is selected in the pattern selection screen and is pressed, the pattern editing screen appears. To finish editing, press to continue to the embroidery settings screen. ■ Pattern editing screen Memo • If a key display is light gray, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern. CAUTION •...

  • Page 54: Moving The Pattern

    Editing Patterns Moving the pattern Press to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow. • Press to center the pattern. Memo • Some patterns or characters can be enlarged more than others. 1 Distance from the center •...

  • Page 55: Changing The Thread Color

    Editing Patterns Changing the thread color Changing the density (alphabet character and frame patterns only) You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the sewing order and selecting a new The thread density for some alphabet character and frame color from the thread colors in the machine.

  • Page 56: Displaying Patterns In The Screen Magnification

    Editing Patterns Displaying patterns in the screen magnification Press → Magnification select screen is displayed. Press desired magnification to enlarge the pattern. • Press to return to the normal size. Press to return to the original screen. After editing Press •...

  • Page 57: Editing Character Patterns

    Editing Character Patterns Editing Character Patterns Font editing screen appears by pressing on the pattern Changing the colors of alphabet character editing screen. patterns ■ Font editing screen Combined alphabet character patterns can be sewn with each letter in a different color. If “MULTI COLOR” is set, the 1 2 3 machine stops after each character is sewn so that the thread can be changed to a different color.

  • Page 58: Changing The Font Of Entered Characters

    Editing Character Patterns Changing the font of entered characters Reducing character spacing After text has been entered, the font can be changed. The spacing between characters can be reduced to 50% of the narrowest character in the group. Press Note •...

  • Page 59: Editing Single Characters

    Editing Character Patterns ■ Changing the font Press to return to the font editing screen. Press Press , and then select the character whose font is to be changed. • To select the character, press → The selected character is surrounded with a red box. Editing single characters Press so that a single character can be selected for editing.

  • Page 60: Changing The Configuration Of Character Patterns

    Editing Character Patterns Changing the configuration of character patterns Press Press the key of the layout you want to embroider. • When selecting an arc, use to change the degree of the arc. : Make the arc flatter. : Make the arc rounder. Memo •...

  • Page 61: Combining Patterns

    Combining Patterns Combining Patterns Press Editing combined patterns Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing Press to move the characters. • With your finger, drag the characters to move them. Press to select an embroidery pattern. Select the following pattern and then press Press to return to the pattern editing screen.

  • Page 62: Embroidering Combined Patterns

    Combining Patterns Embroider characters. When all editing is finished, press and then → Embroidering screen appears. ■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns If multiple patterns have been combined, use select the pattern to be edited. In addition, patterns can be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger. Memo •...

  • Page 63: Editing All Patterns

    Editing All Patterns Editing All Patterns When is pressed in the editing screen, the embroidery Aligning the pattern and the needle settings screen appears. After editing the pattern, press to continue to the embroidering screen. Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle ■...

  • Page 64: Embroidering Linked Characters

    Editing All Patterns to align the needle and the mark on the Note fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern. • To cancel the starting point setting and return the starting point to the center of the pattern, press • Use to select a different starting point for embroidering.
  • Page 65 Editing All Patterns As in step , select the character patterns for “DEF”. Press Press , and then press → The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. to align the needle with the end of the embroidering for the previous pattern.

  • Page 66: Embroidery Applications

    Embroidery Applications Embroidery Applications Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the Sewing embroidery patterns which use appliqué fabric. appliqué Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. When the color sewing order display shows (APPLIQUE MATERIAL), (APPLIQUE POSITION) or (APPLIQUE), follow the procedure below.
  • Page 67 Embroidery Applications ■ 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base fabric Note • If the appliqué piece is not securely attached to Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the the base fabric, the appliqué piece may lift off fabric for the appliqué...

  • Page 68: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué (1)

    Embroidery Applications ■ 4. Embroidering the remainder of the pattern Embroider the same pattern from step onto the base fabric. Change the embroidery thread according to the thread color sewing order, and then finish embroidering the remainder of the pattern. Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué...

  • Page 69: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué (2)

    Embroidery Applications Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué Note • Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame to cut it. Also, do not pull or push on the This is a second method to make appliqué using embroidery fabric.

  • Page 70: Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns

    Embroidery Applications If necessary, edit the pattern, and press Sewing split embroidery patterns Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or later, or PE-DESIGN NEXT can be sewn. 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 sewn.

  • Page 71: Adjustments During The Embroidery Process

    Adjustments During the Embroidery Process Adjustments During the Embroidery Process Insert a wound bobbin into the machine. (see “Setting the Bobbin” of “Basic operations”.) Note • Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame.

  • Page 72: If The Thread Breaks During Sewing

    Adjustments During the Embroidery Process Press If the thread breaks during sewing Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine. If the upper thread is broken, redo the upper threading. If the bobbin thread is broken, press and follow the directions in steps through from →...
  • Page 73 Adjustments During the Embroidery Process Attach the embroidery frame and press → The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. Memo • If you want to start a new embroidery pattern, press so the pattern selection screen appears.

  • Page 74: Making Embroidery Adjustments

    Making Embroidery Adjustments Making Embroidery Adjustments Press Adjusting thread tension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Correct thread tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will not finish well.

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Bobbin Case (With No Color On The Screw)

    Making Embroidery Adjustments If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (-) clockwise, Press being careful not to over-tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to increase bobbin tension. Note • With “Embroidery Tension” on the setting screen, the tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering.

  • Page 76: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)

    Making Embroidery Adjustments Using the automatic thread cutting function Memo (END COLOR TRIM) • “spm” is the number of stitches sewn in one minute. The automatic thread cutting function will cut the thread at • Decrease the embroidery speed when the end of sewing each color.

  • Page 77: Selecting/Displaying Patterns According To The Embroidery Frame Size

    Making Embroidery Adjustments Selecting/displaying patterns according to the embroidery frame size If “Embroidery Frame Identification View” in the settings screen is set to “ON”, the pattern can be edited in the screen as if that embroidery frame is attached. When “Embroidery Frame Identification View” is set to “OFF”.

  • Page 78: Changing The Background Colors Of The Embroidery Patterns

    Making Embroidery Adjustments Changing the background colors of the Specifying the size of pattern thumbnails embroidery patterns The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern can be set to be displayed at the smaller size or a larger size. The larger In the settings screen, the background colors can be changed size is 1.5 times the smaller size.

  • Page 79: Using The Memory Function

    Using the Memory Function Using the Memory Function ■ Precautions on using the computer to create Embroidery data precautions and save data • If the name of the embroidery data file/folder Observe the following precautions when using embroidery cannot be identified, for example, because the data other than that created and saved in this machine.

  • Page 80: Saving Embroidery Patterns In The Machine's Memory

    Using the Memory Function ■ If the memory is full Saving embroidery patterns in the machine’s If the following screen appears, either the maximum memory number of patterns have been saved or the pattern you want to save uses a lot of memory, and the machine cannot save it.

  • Page 81: Saving Embroidery Patterns To Usb Flash Drive

    Using the Memory Function Memo Note • If there is enough memory available after deleting • The processing speed may vary by quantity of the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be data. saved automatically. If there is not enough •...

  • Page 82: Recalling From Usb Flash Drive

    Using the Memory Function Select the pattern. If the stitch pattern to be retrieved Memo is in a folder, press the key for that folder. • The selected pattern can be saved to USB flash • Press to move to the previous/next page. drive directly by pressing •...
  • Page 83 Using the Memory Function If necessary, edit the pattern, and press → Embroidery settings screen is displayed. Press → The embroidery screen is displayed. Embroidering E-35...
  • Page 84 Using the Memory Function E-36...

  • Page 85: Appendix

    Appendix This section provides important information for operating this machine. Please read this section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order. Page number starts with “A” in this section. Chapter1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING..A-2...

  • Page 86: Chapter 1 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or CAUTION an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact you authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the authorized service center.
  • Page 87 Care and Maintenance ■ If there is a screw in the needle plate cover Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread 1 Use the L-shaped (or disc-shaped) screwdriver to sensor and the surrounding area.

  • Page 88: About The Maintenance Message

    Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to ON. 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. Note Although this message will disappear and the machine will •...

  • Page 89: Replacing The Embroidery Foot

    Care and Maintenance ■ Canceling the operation beep Use the included screwdriver to loosen the embroidery foot screw, and then remove the embroidery foot. Press to display the settings screen. Display page 5. Set “Buzzer” to “OFF.” 1 Screwdriver 2 Embroidery foot 3 Embroidery foot screw Hold the embroidery foot in place with your right hand, and then use the included screwdriver to...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://support.brother.com/ ”.
  • Page 91 Reference The sewing light is damaged. Contact your authorized dealer or the nearest – The sewing light Brother authorized service center. does not come on. “Light” is set to “OFF” in the settings screen. Change the setting to “ON”. B-11 Embroidery unit is not attached correctly.

  • Page 92: Check The Information About The Needle And

    B-23 There are scratches near the hole in the Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your embroidery foot. authorized Brother dealer. There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized Brother dealer. Using improper needle or thread for the...
  • Page 93 B-29 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, If the frame bumps something during sewing,...

  • Page 94: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Fabric outside the frame edges interferes with Reinsert the fabric in the embroidery frame so B-30 Embroidery pattern the sewing arm, so the embroidery unit cannot that the excess fabric is away from the sewing does not sew out move.
  • Page 95 This message is displayed when you try to recall or save a pattern while no USB flash drive is loaded. If error message “F**” appears in the LCD while the machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your authorized dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Appendix A-11...

  • Page 96: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications ■ Embroidery machine Item Specification Dimensions of machine Approx. 480 mm (W) × 300 mm (H) × 249.4 mm (D) (Approx. 18-7/8 inches (W) × 11-7/8 inches (H) × 9-7/8 inches (D)) Weight of machine Approx. 8.6 kg (Approx. 18.9 lb) Embroidering speed 70 to 850 stitches per minute Needles...

  • Page 97: Upgrading Your Machine's Software Using Usb Flash Drive

    When an upgrade program is available on our website at • When using USB flash drive equipped with an “ http://support.brother.com/ ”, please download the file(s) access indicator, the access indicator will begin following the instructions on the website and steps listed flashing after the media is inserted into your below.

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Index using the embroidery sheet ........... B-31 Embroidery key ..............B-4 Accessories Embroidery pattern selection ............ B-34 included accessories .............. B-5 Embroidery pattern types ............B-34 optional accessories ............... B-6 Embroidery patterns Air vent ..................B-2 aligning the position ............. E-15 Aligning the position ..............
  • Page 99 Index Needle plate cover ..............B-3 Needle position button ............... B-4 Upgrading ................A-13 Needle threader ................ B-21 Upper thread ................B-19 Needle threader lever ..............B-2 Upper thread spool ..............B-19 Next page key ................B-4 USB media recalling ................E-34 saving ...................
  • Page 100 Please visit us at where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 888-G80/G82 Printed in Vietnam XG0252-001...

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