PANTONE 285 Black Fcombo_emb_cover GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine English 882-U30 XD1628-051 Printed in Taiwan Operation Manual
preface1 Page 1 Friday, November 25, 2005 6:03 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. This machine is intended for household use.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 2 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 3 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Contents Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5 Machine Features ..................................................................................................
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 4 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Using an embroidery card (sold separately) .................................................................................................... 55 Embroidering.....................................................................................................................56 Embroidering attractive finishes.............................................................................
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 5 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Introduction Thank you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Before using the machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 1), and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.
introduction1 Page 6 Friday, November 25, 2005 5:29 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Accessories Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. 1. 2. 10. 11. 16. 3.* 4. 5. 12. 6. 7. 13. 14. 8. 9. 15. 17. *75/11 3 needles 90/14 1 needle No.
introduction1 Page 7 Friday, November 18, 2005 11:55 AM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 5. No. 1 6. Part Name Brother poly #90 bobbin thread Water solude stabilizer 2 3 4 4. Stabilizer material for embroidery Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) H 2 cm X W 6 cm (H 1 inch X W 2-1/2 inches) Part Code Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Other U.S.A.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 8 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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 parts. Front view a Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 9 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 10 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic machine operations. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to start or stop embroidering. The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the button is pressed. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 11 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. a c d e b h f a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform operations. For details, refer to “LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation” (page 20). b Back key Press to return to the previous screen.
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F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 13 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM 1 GETTING READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidery Step by Step .........................................................................................14 Attaching the Embroidery Unit................................................................................15 Embroidery unit precautions ..............................................................................
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 14 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidery Step by Step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 1 Attaching the embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.) For details, refer to “Attaching the embroidery unit” (page 15). ↓ 2 Checking the needle Use a needle matched to the fabric.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 15 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. Before turning on the machine, attach the embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. Embroidery unit precautions Cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained below. Attaching the embroidery unit Get the included embroidery unit ready.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 16 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Be sure that no objects or hands are near the . d embroidery unit and press Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. • When an animation is displayed on the screen, the message above will be displayed if you touch the screen with your finger. X The carriage moves to its initial position.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 17 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. 1 a a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 18 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 19 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning on the machine Before turning on the machine, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Unit” (page 15).) Turning off the machine When you are finished using the machine, turn it off.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 20 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation From the LCD, patterns can be selected and edited, and operations for using the machine can be displayed (page 11). Viewing the LCD When the machine is turned on, the opening screen appears. The screen shown below appears after the confirmation message was displayed by lightly touching the LCD.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 21 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and embroidery settings can be changed. The attributes that can be set are listed below. Attribute Icon Thread color display 1 Details Settings Changes the thread color display on the embroidery screen. Thread color/Time to embroider/ Needle count/Thread number (#123) (When “Thread No.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 22 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— a Turn on the machine. X The LCD comes on. b panel. Press (Settings key) on the operation Example: Changing the maximum embroidering speed X The settings screen appears. c Switch screens using Press the item to be set. and (Previous page key) (Next page key). d key). When settings are complete, press (Back X The initial screen appears again.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 23 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press Checking machine operating procedures Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement on the LCD. a d next page. (Next page key) to switch to the Press (Previous page key) to return to the previous page.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 24 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so c that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin. Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 25 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto f the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. Memo z When embroidering with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 26 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— While holding the thread near the spool with h your right hand, as shown, pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. Pass the thread under the hook on the thread j guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk. 1 1 1 a Thread guide cover i and then pull it to the right.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 27 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pass the end of the thread through the guide l slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull Use scissors to cut the end of the thread n wound around the bobbin. the thread to the right to cut it. 1 1 a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter) Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and o then remove the bobbin from the shaft.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 28 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that d the thread unrolls to the left. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. • Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 29 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and f then pull the thread out toward the front. 1 1 a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Note z Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted correctly, reinsert the thread.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 30 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. b foot.
chapter1 Page 31 Monday, November 28, 2005 7:34 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d Open the top cover. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. g Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left. 1 e spool pin. Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the 1 h right hand, pull the thread with your left hand, While holding the thread lightly with your and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front.
chapter1 Page 32 Friday, November 18, 2005 11:58 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— While using your right hand to lightly hold the j thread passed under the thread guide plate, pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below. Threading the needle This section describes how to thread the needle. 1 Memo z The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 33 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side b of the machine. Lower the needle threader lever on the left d side of the machine until it clicks, and then slowly return the lever to its original position.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 34 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the e thread through the embroidery foot hole. Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using special thread, thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below. Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a guide.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 35 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the Needle This section describes how to replace the needle. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 36 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Place fabric or paper under the embroidery Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the needle” (page 35). a twice to raise the needle. Press (Needle position button) once or d foot to cover the hole in the needle plate.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 37 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— With the flat side of the needle toward the rear f of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. 1 1 a Needle stopper While holding the needle with your left hand, g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw.
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F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 39 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM 2 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidering Neatly ........................... 40 Embroidering.......................................56 What to prepare.............................40 Preparing the Fabric ............................ 42 Embroidering attractive finishes .....56 Embroidering a pattern...................57 Appliquéing ....................................
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 40 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering. What to prepare ■ Stabilizer material Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. The following is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 41 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the machine is purchased. z When replacing the needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 36). 2 ■ Other Embroidery frames “small”, “medium” and “extra large (multi-position)” are optional.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 42 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Preparing the Fabric After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame. Prepare stabilizer material that is larger than Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric a the embroidery frame being used. Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.
chapter2 Page 43 Friday, November 18, 2005 12:00 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame The fabric is stretched in the embroidery frame. If the fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern may be poor. Put the fabric in the frame without slack following the steps below. Have a fabric with a stabilizer material attached and the embroidery frame (medium, small, large or extra large (multi-position)) ready.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 44 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the inner frame in from the top of the c fabric. Line up on the inner frame and outer frame. on Press the inner frame in from the top of the on the inner frame and on outer frame. f fabric again, lining up 3 1 2 5 Tighten the adjustment screw by hand just d enough to secure the fabric.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 45 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Using embroidery sheets If the embroidery sheet attached to the embroidery frame is used, the pattern can be embroidered in exactly the right position on the fabric. Line the mark on the fabric up with the base c line on the embroidery sheet. 2 Place the inner frame with the fabric on the d outer frame and stretch the fabric. • For details, refer to page 43.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 46 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered, use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame. We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 47 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame. Attaching the embroidery frame 1 Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set it into the bobbin case. • For details, refer to “Winding/Installing the Bobbin” (page 24). b 2 1 a Lever Raise the presser foot lever.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 48 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Pass the embroidery frame under the c embroidery foot while raising the presser foot Removing the embroidery frame lever even further. Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. a Raise the presser foot lever.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 49 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting Embroidery Patterns This section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for selecting a pattern. Copyright information The patterns stored in the machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only.
chapter2 Page 50 Wednesday, November 30, 2005 1:31 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— LCD (liquid crystal display) operation The LCD (liquid crystal display) is operated using the operation keys on the operation panel. The use of the keys for embroidery will be explained below. ■ Operation keys DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected. [mm/inch] EMBROIDERY TENSION The thread tension for embroidering can be adjusted.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 51 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ LCD button Press this key when you want to change the color character by character in character embroidery. Since the machine stops at the end of each character, the upper thread is changed as you embroider. Press this key again to cancel multicolor. When a specific pattern is selected, press this key and then, press to switch the display.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 52 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting characters Specify the characters for embroidery. Memo z When “The pattern is too large for the embroidery frame.” is displayed, no more characters can be entered. z Characters of different styles (sans serif, serif, and outline, etc.) cannot be combined. a Select the alphabet patterns. b Select the character style.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 53 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Select the pattern. b Switch the screen using key) and (Previous page (Next page key). 2 Memo z The alphabet pattern you created can be stored for later use. For details, refer to “Storing patterns” (page 63). / is pressed, the display of • When patterns moves backward/forward 10 patterns.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 54 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Select the stitch. Selecting a frame pattern 10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be combined with 12 stitch types. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) (Next page key), and select from the 12 stitches. Memo z Refer to “Frame patterns” in the Quick reference guide for frame pattern shapes and stitches. a Press the frame pattern.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 55 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery Using an embroidery card (sold separately) b card slot on the right side of the machine. Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow. If an embroidery card is used, you can embroider patterns other than the patterns stored in the machine. There are various cards with different themes.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 56 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidering After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliquéing. Embroidering attractive finishes There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 42) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page 43) are two important factors mentioned earlier.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 57 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Example: Embroidery thread number selected Embroidering a pattern Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown a on the screen.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 58 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY c ————————————————————————————————————————————— Lower the presser foot lever. g Press h Press (Start/stop button) again. X The embroidery starts again and stops automatically with reinforcement after one color has been completed. When automatic thread cutting is set, the thread is cut. (Thread cutter button) once. 1 a Presser foot lever d Press (Start/stop button).
chapter2 Page 59 Friday, November 25, 2005 5:30 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame, d and cut it out along the cut-out line. Appliquéing Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the thread. Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric (appliqué piece). Press (Settings key), and set the thread color display to NAME OF COLOR, so “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE POSITION” and “APPLIQUE” are displayed on the screen.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 60 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY i ————————————————————————————————————————————— Lower the presser foot lever, and press (Start/stop button). Note z When “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE POSITION” and “APPLIQUE” are displayed, a specific color thread does not appear. Use a proper color thread to match the appliqué piece. j change thread colors as you embroider.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 61 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Editing and Saving Patterns This section describes ways to edit, adjust, reposition and memorize patterns. Adjusting the layout The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. You can check the layout before starting embroidery and change the position and the size. Memo z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted line cannot be used.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 62 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Starting point key Moves the needle start position to align the needle with the pattern position. Memo z If you make a note of the values in the lower part of screen when you change the size and position, you can embroider with the same size and layout even if you have to turn the power back on in the middle of your work. • Press (Back key) to return to the previous screen.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 63 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d Press (Back key) to return to the original screen. Storing patterns The embroidery patterns and the alphabet patterns you have customized can be stored in the machine's memory. Since the stored patterns will not be erased when the machine is turned off, you can always recall them for embroidery. This is convenient for storing names and the like.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 64 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY b ————————————————————————————————————————————— Select the pattern you wish to recall. Switch screens using and (Previous page key) (Next page key). Adjusting the thread tension If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread and the fabric may be damaged. Before embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric to check the adjustment of the thread tension, etc. b a c To adjust the thread tension, press key).
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 65 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Thread runs out partway through a design Resewing When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn, it can be resewn with the correct color. Press a machine. b c Press Press Press (Start/stop button) to stop the . When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine stops. Move the needle back about 10 stitches and resume embroidering.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 66 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Stopping while embroidering c Press (Embroidery key). If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete, check the current needle count before turning off the machine. Memo z When the machine is turned off, the embroidery size and layout return to the original setting. Press a machine. (Start/stop button) to stop the X The confirmation message is displayed. d .
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 67 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— h Press . 2 i the beginning of the color you want to Press (Forward one color) to move to embroider. Press (Forward one stitch) to increase j the needle count. If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 —> 9 —> 30 stitches. Move forward to about 10 stitches before the total number of stitches confirmed in b. k Restart the embroidery.
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F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 69 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM 3 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................70 Cleaning the machine surface ............................................................................70 Cleaning the race ...............................................................................................
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 70 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Care and Maintenance Simple machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a damp cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 71 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and their surrounding area. Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into h the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. a a Needle plate cover a c b CAUTION a Cleaning brush b Race c Bobbin thread sensor • Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 72 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot. Attaching the embroidery Foot “Q” c Raise the presser foot lever. Attach the embroidery foot “Q” when embroidering. Have the included embroidery foot “Q” and a screwdriver ready. a a Presser foot lever 1 • At the time of purchase, the presser foot lever is up.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 73 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Secure the embroidery foot with the presser f foot holder screw. Set the embroidery foot perpendicular. Firmly tighten the presser foot holder screw. g Turn the screwdriver toward the front. 3 CAUTION ● Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot when attaching it. The needle may break or cause injury.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 74 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The machine does not operate. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 75 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The thread is tangled, for example, in the bobbin case. Remove the tangled thread. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the race. page 70 The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 35 The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. The upper thread breaks.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 76 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Stitches are skipped. A high-pitched noise is made while embroidering. The thread does not pass through the eye of the needle. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 30 The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 35 The needle is incorrectly installed.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 77 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Embroidery not neatly done. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The fabric is not fully stretched on the embroidery frame. The fabric is loose. Stretch the fabric properly on the embroidery frame. page 43 No stabilizer material is attached.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 78 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Error messages When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what is displayed. If you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears. Error Message Probable Cause There is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 79 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Error Message Probable Cause This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered. The needle position button or thread cutter button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right. A pattern is being stored. The start/stop button was pressed when no pattern is selected. Bobbin thread has run out.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 80 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Error Message Probable Cause The machine was turned on before the embroidery unit was attached. The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 81 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the LCD If nothing appears on the LCD when the machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. In such a case, perform the following operation. a Turn off the machine. Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 82 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Canceling the operation beep e Press (Back key). When the machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. a Turn on the machine. X The initial screen appears again. X The LCD comes on. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the operation X The settings screen appears.
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 83 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Index A H accessories ...................................................................... 6 air vent ...........................................................................9 appliqué .......................................................................59 handle ............................................................................9 handwheel ........................
F-combo-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 84 Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— R race ..............................................................................70 recalling a pattern .........................................................63 release button ...............................................................17 resewing .......................................................................65 S safety instructions ...........................
PANTONE 285 Black Fcombo_emb_cover GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine English 882-U30 XD1628-051 Printed in Taiwan Operation Manual
