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- Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 1
SEWING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL ® - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 2
user-serviceable adjustments mentioned in this operation manual. 16. This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 17. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 3
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If your embroidery machine is fitted with a 3-pin non-rewireable BS plug, please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 4
YOU FOR PURCHASING THE PC-6500 COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced, computerized home-use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated into it, we suggest that you study this manual. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation: 1. Be - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 5
Sample patterns for appliqué quilts 69 SCALLOP STITCHING 70 SMOCKING STITCHING 71 PATCHWORK STITCHING 72 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) SEWING CHART ERROR MESSAGES MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) UTILITY STITCHES SEWING SETTING UP CONTENTS - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 6
the shuttle 122 CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 124 ERROR MESSAGES 125 Warning messages 125 Operation messages 128 Troubleshooting 129 Thread and stitch problems 130 Mechanical problems 131 SEWING CHART 132 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 135 Utility stitches 135 Character embroidering 135 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 7
11 Bobbin cover 12 Feed dogs 13 Presser foot 14 Needle threader 15 Buttonhole lever 16 Thread cutter 17 Needle threader lever 18 LCD (liquid crystal display) 19 Thread guide for bobbin winding 20 Spool cap EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 4 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 8
X56409-001 X54243-001 130489-001 136492-101 X58358-001 *Only use the plastic bobbins supplied in the accessory compartment or as additional accessories. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 5 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 9
operation manual. d When using special threads that quickly wind off the thread spool, place a net over the spool before sewing. Note (For U.S.A only) Foot controller: Model N5V This foot controller can be used for this machine model PC6500. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 10
ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 No. Part Name 1 Side cutter Embroidery embroidery frame. c When using the walking foot, refer to page 15. 7 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) SEWING CHART ERROR MESSAGES MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) UTILITY STITCHES SEWING - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 11
supply cord 2 Main power switch 2 1 2. To turn on the machine, set the main power switch to " I ". To turn off the machine, set the main power switch to " O ". MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 12
when the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right in order to wind the bobbin thread onto the bobbin. 9 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) SEWING CHART ERROR MESSAGES MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) UTILITY STITCHES SEWING SETTING UP CONTENTS - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 13
this key to stop using the current function. CHECK key If an error message appears, press this key to return to the previous screen. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 10 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 14
this key to make the density lighter. 2 Press one of these keys to make the density darker. 3. After making the adjustment, turn the machine off, then back on again. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 15
one of these keys to make the density darker. 3 Press this key to finish adjusting the density. 6. After making the adjustment, press the END key. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 12 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 16
, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish and Portuguese). CAUTION - This function should not be used as a translation function. - Even when the sewing machine is turned off, the current language setting will be retained. 13 MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 17
Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and 1 then turn off the sewing machine. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 2 3. Press the black button located at (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 14 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 18
can only be used to sew the straight stitches ( and ) and the zigzag stitch ( ). 1. Remove the installed presser foot and the presser foot holder. 3 5 UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES 1 1 2 2. Slide the presser foot - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 19
then press so that it appears as . Other necessary adjustments for using the side cutter will be carried out automatically. Note Pressing so that it changes back to turns off the side cutter operation. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 16 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 20
sewing machine. (See figure B.) 2 Presser foot 3 Upper thread 11. Lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION After the stitch width is adjusted, MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART Note - The side cutter will not cut the fabric if the fabric is simply spread out under the presser foot and the guide - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 21
the feed dogs feed the fabric, slide the lever to the left. Note When the embroidery unit is attached to the sewing machine, the feed dogs are automatically lowered. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 22
types of needles to suit a variety of sewing needs. Therefore, be sure to select the correct needle for your specific sewing application, for example when sewing denim or when sewing with metallic thread. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 19 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 23
force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine may be damaged. 5. With the flat side of the needle Turn the sewing machine on. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 24
(small) and the spool of thread. 1 Cross-wound thread 2 Spool cap (small) 3 Gap 3. While holding the spool thread with your right hand, use your left hand to pass the thread through the guides as shown. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 21 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 25
has stopped spinning, press the start/stop button to stop the machine. 9. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 26
and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place (b). (a) (b) Note You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 23 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 27
button to raise the needle. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 3. Place the spool on the spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool. Then, secure the spool - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 28
.) 7. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot, and then pull about 2" (5.0 cm) of the upper thread out toward the rear of the machine. 1 Upper thread 2 2" (5.0 cm) Note You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 29
MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART Needle 65/9 75/11 90/14 100/16 5. Pull the thread through the eye of the needle out towards the rear of the machine. 5 6. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot, and then pull - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 30
pull up the bobbin thread. 5. Pull about 2" (5.0 cm) of the bobbin thread out toward the rear of the machine and reattach the bobbin cover. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES Extra spool pin When embroidering - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 31
N5V) is designed for use with this sewing machine (model PC-6500). Note - When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing. - The foot controller's maximum sewing speed is set with the sewing speed controller. 1. With the sewing machine turned off - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 32
the BUTTONHOLE key. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 4. Press shirt. to select the buttonhole stitch for a 5. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key. 29 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 33
key. 11. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key. 12. To turn on automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching, press so that it appears as . To turn on automatic thread cutting, press so that it appears as . 30 MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 34
Auto Manual Auto Manual adjustable (13/64) (1/8-13/64) (1/64) (1/128-5/128) 6.0 3.0-6.0 1.0 0.5-2.0 (15/64) (1/8-15/64) (5/128) (5/256-5/64) 6.0 3.0-6.0 1.5 1.0-3.0 (15/64) (1/8-15/64) (15/256) (5/128-1/8) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 35
length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 2.5-7.0 0.4 0.1-1.0 (9/32) 128) 4.0 0.0-7.0 3.0 2.0-4.0 -: Non-adjustable (5/32) (0-9/32) (1/8) (5/64-5/32 MACHINE) SEWING CHART ERROR MESSAGES MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) UTILITY STITCHES SEWING - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 36
(4.0 mm) at the start of sewing in order to prevent gathering. - The default stitch length setting for the selected stitch is highlighted in black. 1 Longer stitch 2 Medium stitch length 3 Shorter stitch EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 33 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 37
fabric. 2 Bobbin thread 3 Upper thread 4 Right side of fabric 1 If the upper thread is too loose, locks appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 2 Bobbin thread 3 Upper thread 4 Wrong side of fabric EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 3 2 34 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 38
instructions, and then press the NEXT key. 4. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key. 5. Follow the instructions, and then press the END key. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 39
stitch button to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches and stop sewing. 2 Reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, and then sewing stops automatically. 2 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 36 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 40
stitches, stop sewing, and cut the threads. 2 Reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, sewing stops, and then the threads are cut 2 automatically. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 37 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 41
begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. - Be sure to place the edge of the fabric at least 3 to 4 stitch lengths behind the presser foot so that the reverse/reinforcement stitches can be sewn. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 38 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 42
MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 3 7. When the end of the stitching is reached, press the 5 reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches and stop the machine. 8. Press the thread cutter button to cut the - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 43
3 5 Sewing a curve with a straight stitch Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 40 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 44
of sewing, place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard under the back of the presser foot to raise it. Sewing thin fabric 5 Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric before sewing. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 41 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 45
15 25 35 Align the edge of the material with a line on the needle plate to sew even seam allowances. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 42 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 46
stitch button to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches and stop the machine. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES 4. Press the thread cutter button to cut the threads. Note If automatic thread cutting and automatic - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 47
two threads together at each end. 3. Insert the ends of the thread into the dart using a needle. 4. Iron the dart to one side so that it lays flat. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 44 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 48
Seamline 2 3/8" to 1/2" (1.0 to 1.5 cm) 3 About 2" (5.0 cm) 4. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then tie the thread ends together. 5. Smooth the gathers by ironing them. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 45 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 49
foot I). The thread tension automatically adjusts for presser foot I. Note If you pressed then ZIPPER INSERTION, the thread tension is automatically adjusted. 3 5 4. of fabric 5. Remove the basting. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 46 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 50
button automatically sews reverse stitches before I sewing. In addition, pressing the reverse/reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching automatically sews reverse stitches, trims the threads and stops the machine. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 51
Right side of fabric 8. Move the zipper pull tab out of the way and continue sewing to the edge of the fabric. 1 Right side of fabric UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 48 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 52
the folds. 1 Right side of fabric SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES 3. Press [Straight (Mid)], and then press (presser foot I). The thread tension automatically adjusts for presser foot I. Note If you - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 53
seam allowance around the more narrow one, and sew the edge of the fold so that the seam appears as shown. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 50 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 54
13/64" and 1-3/16" (5.0 and 30.0 mm) 3. Sew while keeping the fabric pulled tight. 4. End the basting with reinforcement stitches. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 51 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 55
OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Appliqué sewing with a zigzag stitch 5 Before sewing an appliqué, attach it to the fabric either with adhesive or by basting it. Sew the zigzag stitch so that the needle drops off the edge of the appliqué. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART Patchwork - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 56
automatically sews reinforcement stitches before sewing. In addition, pressing the reverse/reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching automatically sews reinforcement stitches, trims the threads and stops the machine. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 57
at the end of the stitching automatically sews reinforcement stitches, trims the threads and stops the machine. 4. Turn over the fabric and remove the basting stitch. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 58
CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES Adjusting the needle position Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH WIDTH keys and to adjust the needle (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 55 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 59
guide plate 4. Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the 1 5 illustration at the left, making sure that there is A no gap behind the part foot EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 1 2 56 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 60
sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops. Note - If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start sewing, both threads YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 57 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 61
the presser foot lever and start sewing. Note Set the stitch width to the width of the gimp thread. 3. Once sewing is completed, gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack, and trim off any excess. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 58 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 62
guide plate 4 Scale 5 Diameter + thickness [1" (2.5 cm)] 6 13/64" (0.5 cm) SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE Adjusting the buttonhole width Press the STITCH ADJUST ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 63
the presser foot lever, making sure that the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot. 3. Slide the that there is A no gap behind the part of the foot marked "A". Note If the STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 3 5 5. Lower - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 64
cardboard UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES 2 Adjusting the bar tack width Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH WIDTH keys and to adjust the width of the bar tack. 1 2 3 1 Pressing STITCH WIDTH - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 65
is A no gap behind the part of the foot marked "A". Note DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 1 2 3 5 5. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the start/stop button to start the machine. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 66
. Adjusting the stitch length of the darning 1 2 3 Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH LENGTH keys and to adjust the CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 1 1 Reinforcement stitches 63 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 67
of the seam that you have just sewn and secure it with pins. 4. Press or and sew along the top of the tape. 5. Pull out the straight stitch threads. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 64 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 68
you start sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn. 4. Make a hole in the center with an eyelet punch. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 65 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 69
STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES 4. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, turn the balance wheel to check that the needle correctly goes into each hole in the button, and then start sewing. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically stops. Note 6 - To adjust - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 70
fabric, wind them around the shank, and then tie them firmly together. 4. Tie the ends of the bobbin thread together from the wrong side of the fabric. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 67 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 71
machine with the needle positioned outside the appliqué. 2. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to change the sewing direction. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 72
reinforcement stitches, trims the threads and stops the machine. Sample patterns for appliqué quilts MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 1 2 3 1 Dresden plate 2 Stained glass 3 Sunbonnet - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 73
button at the end of the stitching automatically sews reinforcement stitches, trims the threads and stops the machine. 2. Trim carefully along the stitches, making STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 70 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 74
by ironing them. 4. Attach presser foot J, press , and sew over the straight stitches. J 5. Pull out the straight stitch threads to remove them. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 71 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 75
seamline, and then sew over the seam using one of the patchwork stitches shown above. 1 Right side of fabric 2 Seamline SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 72 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 76
the folded fabric edges and sew the fagoting. 1 Basting stitches Note - Use thicker threads (#30). - After sewing, remove the paper. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 73 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 77
stitch, use contrasting thread colors or decorative embroidery thread. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES Shell tuck stitching 1. Attach presser foot J, press tension. and select a strong thread 2. Fold under - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 78
fabric facing up, and sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that the stitches are parallel and appear as shown below. 1 Wrong side of fabric MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 75 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 79
mm) or less 2 Sections of four threads pulled out 3 Unfrayed section of five threads 2. Sew the decorative stitch along the center of SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 80
stitching changes. 3. Determine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points. This will determine the design of the stitching that will be sewn. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 77 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 81
CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 00 12 18 22 23 21 17 23 20 16 20 23 27 32 14 11 07 03 00 03 07 78 MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 82
on the grid sheet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a continuous line. Note If you make a mistake while setting points, press the DEL key to erase the last point set. MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 7. Once you have finished entering the - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 83
, the fabric may not feed properly. Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 80 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 84
to move part of or all of the design. (Refer to design. 3. Press the END key. 1. Press or to move. to move to the point that you wish 2. Use the four arrow keys to move the point to the desired position. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 85
CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES Moving part or all of the design 1. Press or to move section that you wish to move. to new point to. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 82 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 86
is inserted and moves to it. CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING 3. Use the four arrow keys to move the point to the desired position. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 83 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 87
empty memory appears on screen, press that MEMORY # key to save your design. If a pattern has already been saved in memory address 1, it is message "Saving" is displayed). Otherwise, the data being stored may be deleted. 84 MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 88
shown. 1 3. Press the RETRIEVE 3 key. The retrieved pattern appears on the screen and can be edited or sewn. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 85 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 89
the tip of the needle, otherwise injuries may occur. Note - Make sure that embroidery foot Q is tightly attached to the presser foot bar. - It is recommended STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 86 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 90
With the sewing machine on a flat, level surface, slide the embroidery unit towards the machine. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES Initializing the embroidery unit 1. Turn on the sewing machine. The message shown at - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 91
sewing machine, hold the left side of the embroidery unit, and while pressing the release button, gently slide the embroidery unit away from the machine. 1 Release button CAUTION Make sure that the power is turned off, otherwise damage may result. 1 EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 92
sewing is finished. Upper thread: Embroidery thread #50 THREAD Bobbin thread: Embroidery thread #60 Note Adjust the thread tension if the thread quality is not compatible. NEEDLE 75/11 (Embroidery) UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 93
Note For best results, lay the outer frame on a flat surface and lay the fabric on top of it before aligning the center of the embroidery sheet with the mark on the fabric. ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 94
the correct position, and then remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider. 1 Fingerhole for removing embroidery sheet UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 91 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 95
from the embroidery arm While pushing the release lever on the frame holder to the left, lift the embroidery frame up to remove it. 1 Release lever 1 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 92 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 96
stitching with the thread color that is installed. Note The sewing speed is automatically controlled by the machine according to the pattern selected. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES Embroidering multi-color patterns - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 97
is embroidered, and then the machine automatically sews the reinforcement stitches and stops. 4. Repeat step 3 to embroider the fourth (4), fifth (5) and sixth (6) parts of the pattern. 5. Trim off any excess thread. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 98
this key to turn on and off automatic thread cutting. (Refer to page 37.) 9 Press this key to erase the last character of the text. (Refer to page 99.) MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 95 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 99
BUS" CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING 1. Press . 2. Press the B key. 3. Press the NEXT key. 4. Press the U key. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 5. Press the S key. 96 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 100
A key. 2. Press to switch to lowercase. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES 3. Press the a key. Changing the character size. L (large) M (medium) S (small) 97 SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 101
at the left. Note When the size of the text starts to exceed the size of the embroidery area of the frame, no more characters can be typed in. To type in more text STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 98 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 102
STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART Changing the color of each character in character is embroidered, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops so that the thread can be changed. Note - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 103
STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES 3. Select the desired stitch. 1 This shows colors of thread, the embroidering order of each part of the pattern is shown from left to right. 100 SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 104
at the left is not displayed, press the EMBROIDERY key. 2. Press the key for the desired STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES Various thread, the embroidering order of each part of the pattern is shown from left to right. 101 SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 105
the sewing machine. 2. Hold the memory card so that the arrow on the card faces toward you, and then insert the card as far as possible into the slot on the right side of the sewing machine. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 106
screen shown at the left is not displayed, press the EMBROIDERY key before pressing . 6. Select the desired pattern in the same way as you select a one-point pattern. (Refer to page 101 for more details.) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 103 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 107
a screen that allows you to search for a specific point in the embroidering of the pattern if the thread breaks while sewing. (Refer to page 112.) MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 104 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 108
correctly within the embroidery frame, the embroidery foot may touch the frame, possibly causing injuries. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 1. Press . - Use the hole on embroidery foot Q as a guide. - Never lower the needle while the embroidery frame is moving. Example: To - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 109
CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES Changing the pattern direction ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC Each . - is not displayed for some patterns. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 106 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 110
the embroidery frame so that the presser foot traces the necessary embroidery area for the currently selected pattern. Note Do not lower the needle. Instead, use the hole in embroidery foot Q as a guide. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 107 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 111
CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Changing the size of patterns The screen. 4. After making the desired adjustments, press the END key. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 108 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 112
default thread density setting (STD) is highlighted in black. 1 Coarser (stitches farther apart) 2 Standard thread density 3 Finer (stitches closer together) MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 113
CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) MEMORY You can save up to 5 different character been saved, the display returns to the previous screen. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 110 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 114
CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES Retrieving a embroidery card can only be retrieved if the card containing that pattern has been inserted into the card slot of the sewing machine. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 115
remove the embroidery frame. Remove any thread that is tangled under the embroidery. Re-thread the bobbin thread and re-attach the embroidery frame. 2. Press the HELP key. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES 12 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 116
key. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle returns to the embroidering starting point. 3. Lower the presser foot lever and start embroidering. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 117
position so that the hole in embroidery foot Q aligns with the end point for "ABC". 9. Press the start/stop button to continue embroidering. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 114 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 118
-large embroidery frame, be sure that there are no objects within 30 cm from the sewing machine, otherwise a misaligned embroidered pattern or injuries may occur. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 119
, and then draw reference lines for the entire design. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES 3. Stretch the fabric between the inner and outer embroidery frames while making sure that the reference lines on the - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 120
the embroidery sheet over the entire design drawn on the fabric so that the reference lines of the embroidery sheet align with the center of the design, and then draw reference lines for the entire design. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 121
thread after embroidering "ABCDEF". MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 7. Remove the embroidery frame, and then reattach it to the embroidery 3 Last stitch after embroidering "ABCDEF" 118 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 122
slightly larger than the original. 2. Cut cleanly around the outside frame, following the line of the outside stitching. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 119 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 123
embroidered frame pattern. 1 Fabric glue 1 5. Without changing the frame shape or size, select an appliqué stitch, and embroider the appliqué material onto the project. 1 120 MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 124
provide extra support while embroidering. After embroidering is completed, carefully remove the stabilizer material. Use stabilizer material which is specially designed for clean away the glue. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 121 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 125
, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. Sewing performance will suffer and bobbin thread detection will become unreliable if dust collects in the shuttle; therefore, it should be kept clean at all times. 122 MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 126
the presser foot holder and the 5 needle. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE 3 5 1 1 2 2. Loosen the stitching or a malfunction of the bobbin thread sensor. 123 ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 127
bulbs are available through your dealer. (12 V, 5 W; Parts code XA2037001) 1 5. Re-attach the end cap. 6. Tighten the screw. 1 Screw 2 End cap 1 2 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 124 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 128
UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set when the start/stop button is pressed, or if a correction of your operating procedure is required, the machine will not start and will instruct you - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 129
installed. This message appears when the reverse/reinforcement stitch button is pressed while the embroidery unit is installed. This message appears when the SEWING key is pressed while the embroidery unit is installed. 126 MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 130
to store could not be stored. This message appears when trying to retrieve a pattern, but no patterns have been stored. This message appears when trying to retrieve a pattern from a memory card that is not inserted. 127 MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 131
that it exceeds the size of the embroidery area. This message appears if the needle is lowered when the sewing machine is turned on. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) Operation messages This message appears while the bobbin is winding. 128 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 132
GUIDE button. 2. Press the NEXT key. 3. Press the TROUBLE CHECK key. 4. Press the key describing the problem. 5. Follow the advice to check the sewing machine. 6. Press the END key to quit the troubleshooting function. 129 MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 133
If the problem persists, contact the store where the sewing machine was purchased or your nearest service representative. Symptom 1. Upper thread breaks 2. Bobbin thread breaks 3. Skipped stitches 4. Fabric puckers 5. Inability to thread needle 6. Inability to adjust thread tension Probable cause - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 134
attach embroidery unit to sewing machine. 3. Turn off machine, then insert memory card. 4. Refer to "ERROR MESSAGES" on page 125. 5. Refer to "Initializing the embroidery unit" on page 87. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 135
ADJUSTMENT STITCH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING AUTOMATIC REVERSE/ REINFORCEMENT STITCHING SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE T 55C T 55C T ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 136
WIDTH ADJUSTMENT STITCH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING AUTOMATIC REVERSE/ REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Decorative hems Decorative hems N Decorative hems Decorative hems 55C T 55C T 55C T 55C T 133 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) SEWING CHART ERROR MESSAGES MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 137
reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the finish of sewing. C : Programmed automatic thread cutting is available. C : Automatic thread cutting is available. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 134 - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 138
IN MACHINE) Utility stitches Character embroidering Sizes: L 30 mm (1-3/16"), M 15 mm (9/16"), S 7.5 mm (1/4") (Approximate size) 135 CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 139
SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES Floral 810 4 ..... 612 5 ..... 205 6 ..... 070 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 810 4 ..... 205 5 ..... 612 6 ..... 070 136 SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) - Brother International PC-6500 | Users Manual - English - Page 140
CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 205 4 ..... 612 513 3 ..... 810 4 ..... 205 5 ..... 612 6 ..... 070 EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 137
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