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... at www.brother.com B-2 The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to the needle. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering. 7 This machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do...
... at www.brother.com B-2 The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to the needle. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering. 7 This machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do...
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... 8 Machine 8 Needle and Presser Foot Section 9 Embroidery Unit 9 Operation Buttons 10 Included Accessories 11 Options 13 B Basic operations Chapter1 Getting Ready 16 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 17 Setting Your Machine for the First Time 18 LCD SCREEN 20 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 22 Using the Machine Help Key 29 LOWER THREADING 31 Winding the Bobbin 31 Setting the Bobbin 36 UPPER THREADING 38 Upper Threading 38 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 41 CHANGING THE EMBROIDERY FOOT 42 Removing the Embroidery Foot 42 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 42 CHANGING THE NEEDLE...
... 8 Machine 8 Needle and Presser Foot Section 9 Embroidery Unit 9 Operation Buttons 10 Included Accessories 11 Options 13 B Basic operations Chapter1 Getting Ready 16 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 17 Setting Your Machine for the First Time 18 LCD SCREEN 20 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 22 Using the Machine Help Key 29 LOWER THREADING 31 Winding the Bobbin 31 Setting the Bobbin 36 UPPER THREADING 38 Upper Threading 38 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 41 CHANGING THE EMBROIDERY FOOT 42 Removing the Embroidery Foot 42 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 42 CHANGING THE NEEDLE...
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... Basting Embroidery 84 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 85 A Appendix Chapter1 How to Create Bobbin Work 2 ABOUT BOBBIN WORK 3 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK 3 Required Materials 3 Upper Threading 4 Preparing the Bobbin Thread 4 CREATING BOBBIN WORK 8 Selecting the Pattern 8 Start Embroidering 10 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 Chapter2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15 Restrictions on oiling 15 Precautions on storing the machine 15 Cleaning the LCD Screen 15 Cleaning the Machine Casing 15 Cleaning the Race 15 Cleaning the Cutter in a Pattern...
... Basting Embroidery 84 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 85 A Appendix Chapter1 How to Create Bobbin Work 2 ABOUT BOBBIN WORK 3 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK 3 Required Materials 3 Upper Threading 4 Preparing the Bobbin Thread 4 CREATING BOBBIN WORK 8 Selecting the Pattern 8 Start Embroidering 10 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 Chapter2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15 Restrictions on oiling 15 Precautions on storing the machine 15 Cleaning the LCD Screen 15 Cleaning the Machine Casing 15 Cleaning the Race 15 Cleaning the Cutter in a Pattern...
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... selected pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. (page B-20) i Speaker j Operation buttons (5 buttons) Use these descriptions to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. c Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. (page B-42) d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to embroider (page B-47). B-8 Machine ■ Front View ■ Right-side/Rear View a Top cover Open the top cover to...
... selected pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. (page B-20) i Speaker j Operation buttons (5 buttons) Use these descriptions to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. c Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. (page B-42) d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to embroider (page B-47). B-8 Machine ■ Front View ■ Right-side/Rear View a Top cover Open the top cover to...
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... area) 31 Pen holder* XF2973-001 32 Dust cover XF4569-001 33 Accessory bag XC4487-021 34 Operation manual This manual 35 Quick Reference Guide XF3841-001 (882-D80) XF3637-001 (882-D82) Memo • Always use accessories recommended for this machine. • Placing bobbin clips on bobbins helps prevent the thread from unwinding from rolling around if they are dropped. • Included accessories may vary depending...
... area) 31 Pen holder* XF2973-001 32 Dust cover XF4569-001 33 Accessory bag XC4487-021 34 Operation manual This manual 35 Quick Reference Guide XF3841-001 (882-D80) XF3637-001 (882-D82) Memo • Always use accessories recommended for this machine. • Placing bobbin clips on bobbins helps prevent the thread from unwinding from rolling around if they are dropped. • Included accessories may vary depending...
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... "Needle Position - If the machine is set to "OFF", remove the upper thread. Increase the number for louder volume, decrease for softer volume. Stitch Placement" button: "ON" - d Turn the "Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor" "ON" or "OFF". e Change the speaker volume. b Select the operation of the "Needle Position - If it is turned "OFF", the machine can be used without thread. (see page E-26) CAUTION • If "Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor" is used (see...
... "Needle Position - If the machine is set to "OFF", remove the upper thread. Increase the number for louder volume, decrease for softer volume. Stitch Placement" button: "ON" - d Turn the "Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor" "ON" or "OFF". e Change the speaker volume. b Select the operation of the "Needle Position - If it is turned "OFF", the machine can be used without thread. (see page E-26) CAUTION • If "Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor" is used (see...
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... thread with stiff thread, such as selecting a pattern or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is not a sign of a malfunction. Memo • When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the bobbin winder seat. You cannot use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin while sewing. B-34 LOWER THREADING j Press . → Bobbin winding starts automatically. Then, you can perform other operations, such as nylon thread for quilting, may cause the thread tension to the machine. CAUTION • Setting...
... thread with stiff thread, such as selecting a pattern or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is not a sign of a malfunction. Memo • When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the bobbin winder seat. You cannot use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin while sewing. B-34 LOWER THREADING j Press . → Bobbin winding starts automatically. Then, you can perform other operations, such as nylon thread for quilting, may cause the thread tension to the machine. CAUTION • Setting...
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LOWER THREADING a If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat, press once to complete the operation. a Pre-tension disk c Push the bobbin winder switch to and then raise the bobbin at least the right, 10 cm (4 inches) from other button is pressed and the machine starts sewing. If bobbins from the shaft. • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this order to press in this machine. e Wind the...
LOWER THREADING a If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat, press once to complete the operation. a Pre-tension disk c Push the bobbin winder switch to and then raise the bobbin at least the right, 10 cm (4 inches) from other button is pressed and the machine starts sewing. If bobbins from the shaft. • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this order to press in this machine. e Wind the...
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... THE FABRIC 11 Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric 11 Hooping the Fabric in the Computer 47 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory 48 Recalling from USB Media 49 Recalling from the Beginning 28 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 28 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS 30 Adjusting Thread Tension 30 ■ Correct Thread Tension 30 ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight 30 ■ Upper Thread is Too Loose 30 Adjusting the Bobbin Case (with...
... THE FABRIC 11 Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric 11 Hooping the Fabric in the Computer 47 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory 48 Recalling from USB Media 49 Recalling from the Beginning 28 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 28 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS 30 Adjusting Thread Tension 30 ■ Correct Thread Tension 30 ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight 30 ■ Upper Thread is Too Loose 30 Adjusting the Bobbin Case (with...
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... will need to bend or break and possibly cause injury. You can adjust thread tension with the screw on the screw) is set with tighter tension for use with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of machine. Alternate bobbin case (no color on the bobbin case. The screw on the type of embroidery techniques. Included bobbin case varies depending on this case can be adjusted if necessary (see page E-31). The screw on the screw. Embroidery Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread...
... will need to bend or break and possibly cause injury. You can adjust thread tension with the screw on the screw) is set with tighter tension for use with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of machine. Alternate bobbin case (no color on the bobbin case. The screw on the type of embroidery techniques. Included bobbin case varies depending on this case can be adjusted if necessary (see page E-31). The screw on the screw. Embroidery Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread...
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... the needle to break. Sewing Embroidery Patterns Example: b a a Groove b Projection c Notch To remove the embroidery needle plate cover, place your fingernail in your left hand. Note • Do not use the embroidery needle plate cover for the first color, pass the thread through the hole in embroidery foot, pull out some thread to give it some slack, and then lightly hold the end of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being sewn. a Thread the machine with thread for...
... the needle to break. Sewing Embroidery Patterns Example: b a a Groove b Projection c Notch To remove the embroidery needle plate cover, place your fingernail in your left hand. Note • Do not use the embroidery needle plate cover for the first color, pass the thread through the hole in embroidery foot, pull out some thread to give it some slack, and then lightly hold the end of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being sewn. a Thread the machine with thread for...
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... the Pattern 8 Start Embroidering 10 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 12 ■ Adjusting the upper thread tension 12 ■ Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 ■ The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin thread is not applied to Create Bobbin Work Included accessories vary depending on the tension spring of the bobbin case 13 ABOUT BOBBIN WORK 3 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK 3 Required Materials 3 ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover (option 3 ■ Lower thread 3 ■ Upper thread 4 ■ Needle 4 ■ Embroidery foot...
... the Pattern 8 Start Embroidering 10 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 12 ■ Adjusting the upper thread tension 12 ■ Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 ■ The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin thread is not applied to Create Bobbin Work Included accessories vary depending on the tension spring of the bobbin case 13 ABOUT BOBBIN WORK 3 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK 3 Required Materials 3 ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover (option 3 ■ Lower thread 3 ■ Upper thread 4 ■ Needle 4 ■ Embroidery foot...
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... a pattern other type of the final sewn embroidery. The Settings screen will only allow speed to be adjusted from the wrong side of the fabric, the pattern shown in screen b Sewn embroidery (Right side of fabric) Memo • With embroidery patterns for bobbin work is selected, the automatic thread cutting function is selected. Memo • We recommend a setting between 6 and 8 for bobbin work was selected before the embroidery pattern for the upper thread tension...
... a pattern other type of the final sewn embroidery. The Settings screen will only allow speed to be adjusted from the wrong side of the fabric, the pattern shown in screen b Sewn embroidery (Right side of fabric) Memo • With embroidery patterns for bobbin work is selected, the automatic thread cutting function is selected. Memo • We recommend a setting between 6 and 8 for bobbin work was selected before the embroidery pattern for the upper thread tension...
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... the upper thread and the bobbin thread together. Use a ribbon embroidering needle to hand sew stitches to the top (wrong side) of thread, cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread. n Using a hand sewing ribbon embroidering needle such needle, pull as a the bobbin thread to connect the starting and ending points. k Stop the machine, and thread and the bobbin then tie the upper thread together to "ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION" on page E-33 to finish the pattern. m Raise the needle and presser foot, remove the embroidery...
... the upper thread and the bobbin thread together. Use a ribbon embroidering needle to hand sew stitches to the top (wrong side) of thread, cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread. n Using a hand sewing ribbon embroidering needle such needle, pull as a the bobbin thread to connect the starting and ending points. k Stop the machine, and thread and the bobbin then tie the upper thread together to "ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION" on page E-33 to finish the pattern. m Raise the needle and presser foot, remove the embroidery...
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... lower the presser foot with the presser foot lever Presser foot was removed, reinstall needle plate and tighten screws prior to Lifter" button. Thread tension is incorrect Upper threading is not attached correctly. Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was raised using the "Presser Foot Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to installing bobbin case.) Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. Embroidery foot is incorrect. Bobbin thread is too strong. Replace the needle. Upper thread breaks Machine is not used the Rethread the machine correctly. Replace the bobbin...
... lower the presser foot with the presser foot lever Presser foot was removed, reinstall needle plate and tighten screws prior to Lifter" button. Thread tension is incorrect Upper threading is not attached correctly. Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was raised using the "Presser Foot Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to installing bobbin case.) Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. Embroidery foot is incorrect. Bobbin thread is too strong. Replace the needle. Upper thread breaks Machine is not used the Rethread the machine correctly. Replace the bobbin...
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... upper or bobbin threading. Using improper needle or thread for this machine Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Machine is dull. Remove the dust or lint with the brush. Replace the needle. Needle clamp screw is defective. Using improper needle or thread for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap. Spool cap is incorrect. There are scratches on the bobbin case. Needle is not tightened. Bobbin is loose. Screw of the embroidery foot is set incorrectly. Attach stabilizer. Use a correctly wound bobbin. Replace the needle...
... upper or bobbin threading. Using improper needle or thread for this machine Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Machine is dull. Remove the dust or lint with the brush. Replace the needle. Needle clamp screw is defective. Using improper needle or thread for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap. Spool cap is incorrect. There are scratches on the bobbin case. Needle is not tightened. Bobbin is loose. Screw of the embroidery foot is set incorrectly. Attach stabilizer. Use a correctly wound bobbin. Replace the needle...
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... pattern. The tension of the bobbin case and bobbin thread is incorrect. was not attached. Turn the main power to unlock all keys and buttons. Page E-3, E-58 B-10 B-17 B-10 B-42, B-45 - - - Lower the presser foot. Stabilizing material was initialized. There was an object placed near the machine, and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during sewing. If the fabric is hanging off the table...
... pattern. The tension of the bobbin case and bobbin thread is incorrect. was not attached. Turn the main power to unlock all keys and buttons. Page E-3, E-58 B-10 B-17 B-10 B-42, B-45 - - - Lower the presser foot. Stabilizing material was initialized. There was an object placed near the machine, and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during sewing. If the fabric is hanging off the table...
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... the upper thread. This message is displayed when the "Presser Foot Lifter" button is pushed while the presser foot lever is raised/the needle is done, the machine will make fine adjustments after making the selection. If the "Start/Stop" button is pushed before pressing and keep pressing for operating the machine correctly. A-22 This is incorrect, the machine does not start. If an error message displays, follow the instructions for...
... the upper thread. This message is displayed when the "Presser Foot Lifter" button is pushed while the presser foot lever is raised/the needle is done, the machine will make fine adjustments after making the selection. If the "Start/Stop" button is pushed before pressing and keep pressing for operating the machine correctly. A-22 This is incorrect, the machine does not start. If an error message displays, follow the instructions for...
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... E-3 E-58 sewing E-21 , using an embroidery frame pattern E-51 , Array key E-60 E-64 , Arrow keys E-36 E-81 , Automatic Threading button B-10 B-38 B Ball point needle 75/11 E-33 Bobbin runs out of thread E-26 setting B-36 winding B-31 Bobbin case bobbin case E-21 cleaning A-15 Bobbin clip B-12 , Bobbin cover B-9 B-37 Bobbin holder (switch B-33 Bobbin winder B-8 Bobbin work A-2 , Border key E-72 E-76 C Calibrating the sensor pen B-56 Character spacing key E-64 Cleaning LCD screen A-15 machine casing A-15...
... E-3 E-58 sewing E-21 , using an embroidery frame pattern E-51 , Array key E-60 E-64 , Arrow keys E-36 E-81 , Automatic Threading button B-10 B-38 B Ball point needle 75/11 E-33 Bobbin runs out of thread E-26 setting B-36 winding B-31 Bobbin case bobbin case E-21 cleaning A-15 Bobbin clip B-12 , Bobbin cover B-9 B-37 Bobbin holder (switch B-33 Bobbin winder B-8 Bobbin work A-2 , Border key E-72 E-76 C Calibrating the sensor pen B-56 Character spacing key E-64 Cleaning LCD screen A-15 machine casing A-15...
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... color key E-40 E-66 N Needle changing the needle B-45 mode B-20 Needle bar thread guides B-9 Needle clamp screw B-9 Needle plate B-9 Needle Position button B-10 O , Operation buttons B-8 B-10 P Power cord B-18 Power cord receptacle B-8 Presser foot attaching B-42 removing B-42 Presser foot code E-9 Presser foot lever B-8 Presser Foot Lifter button B-10 , Presser foot/Needle exchange key B-42 B-45 Pre-tension disk B-8 B-33, B-35 R Race A-15 Repeated patterns E-72 Retrieving computer E-50 embroidery patterns E-48 machine's memory E-48 USB media E-49 , Rotate key E-38...
... color key E-40 E-66 N Needle changing the needle B-45 mode B-20 Needle bar thread guides B-9 Needle clamp screw B-9 Needle plate B-9 Needle Position button B-10 O , Operation buttons B-8 B-10 P Power cord B-18 Power cord receptacle B-8 Presser foot attaching B-42 removing B-42 Presser foot code E-9 Presser foot lever B-8 Presser Foot Lifter button B-10 , Presser foot/Needle exchange key B-42 B-45 Pre-tension disk B-8 B-33, B-35 R Race A-15 Repeated patterns E-72 Retrieving computer E-50 embroidery patterns E-48 machine's memory E-48 USB media E-49 , Rotate key E-38...