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    OPERATION MANUAL ®
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    needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 16. This sewing machine
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    FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY. If your sewing machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the
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    For repair or adjustment In the event that a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest authorized Brother service center. 1
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    warning labels on your sewing machine. Please heed warning labels when operating the sewing machine. If you don't understand the warnings, please contact the place of purchase. CAUTION Always remove the embroidery unit before moving the sewing machine. Otherwise the embroidery unit could fall and
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    CONTENTS SETTING UP 5 PRINCIPAL PARTS 5 OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7 OPTIONS 8 SELECTION KEYS 9 Screen messages guide you through each operation 9 OPERATION BUTTONS 10 Using the operation buttons 10 BASIC SEWING MACHINE OPERATION 11 FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE 11 Free arm 11 POWER SUPPLY 12
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    THE LIGHT BULB 99 TROUBLESHOOTING 100 BEFORE TAKING YOUR MACHINE IN FOR SERVICE 100 Basic sewing machine maintenance .......... 100 ERROR MESSAGES 103 Warning messages 103 Instruction messages 105 Alarms 105 SEWING CHART 106 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 107 Utility stitches 107
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    15- Controller jack 16- Presser foot lever 1 2 A 3 4 5 12 13 C A 16 14 15 A- Main power switch and connectors B- Accessory compartment C- L.C.D. (Liquid Crystal Display) D- Operation buttons (Refer to page 10) Embroidery Unit Parts 1 Carriage 2 Hoop holder 3 Connector A. Side view 4 Release
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    figure III. No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Seam ripper 4 Bobbin 5 Needle set 6 Spool cap (Large) 7 Spool cap (Small) Part Code X57789-101 X51162-001 X54243-001 X80309-001 XA6627-001 130012-053 XA5752-001 * Always use BROTHER accessories with this machine. 6
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    size of the spool. 1 Net 2 Thread spool 3 Spool pin 4 Spool cap 1 4 If using metallic thread, we recommend that you use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. 2 3 4 Note (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller : Model N5V This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE-300S/PE-400D. 7
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    XA4289-001 XA4502-001 XA4664-001 XA4771-001 XA5386-001 XA5567-001 XA5629-001 XA5659-001 XA5753-001 XA5781-001 XA5978-001 XA6111-001 WARNING Embroidery Cards purchased overseas or non Brother brand embroidery cards may not work with your machine. 8
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    SELECTION KEYS Screen messages guide you through each operation SELECTION KEYS    1" " KEY  Press this when you wish to edit a selected pattern (sewing position, size, stitch density, etc...). 5" " KEY Use this key to save or retrieve combined letters. 6" " KEY Press to go back one
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    reinforcement stitch, three stitches are sewn at the same position. 4 "START/STOP" button Press this button to start the machine, and then press it once more to stop the machine. * Sewing continues at a slow speed while this button is pressed. * The needle will stop to its highest position when the
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    to a flat bed extension table. 1. Slide the sewing machine cover to the left and off the machine. 2. With the cutout section of the cover up, lift the machine a little bit and slide the cover, under the sewing machine along the grooves. Free arm The accessory case can be removed to expose the free
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    may be damaged or a fire or an electric shock may occur. If the power cord or plug are damaged, contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer or service center. - If the sewing machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord, otherwise a fire may occur. 1. Insert the plug
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    or a screwdriver or a hard object to touch the key. Furthermore, do not press down too hard on the screen, otherwise problems may result. ABOUT THE SCREEN NOTES - All or parts of the screen may become darker or lighter at times because of changes in the ambient temperature around the screen. This
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    HOW TO CHANGE LANGUAGE While touching a selection key, turn the power off and then back on again. Example: To change the display language to Spanish 1. Touch the " " key. 2. Touch "ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)". This will change the language setting to Spanish. 3. The display will then return to the screen
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    How to clear the language selection While touching a selection key, turn the power off and then back on again. Example: To change the display language from Spanish back to English 1. Touch the "ENGLISH" key. This will cancel the Spanish language setting. The display will then return to the screen
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    BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Note: Always use bobbins that are especially made for this machine. Using bobbins not designed for this machine could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the machine. For sewing, use the plastic bobbin (X80309-001) for sewing. 5·11 4 2·3 7 6·8 ઃఆ
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    the spool cap (small) from the thread on the spool before using. 1 Spool cap (small) 2 Space 3 Cross wound thread 4. Pass the thread through the thread guide as shown by the arrows. Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with your right hand while
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    of the bobbin after the machine stops. 2 1 18 8. Set the speed to maximum. 9. Press the "START/STOP" button. The bobbin will stop spin- ning when bobbin winding is finished. 10. When the bobbin stops spinning, press the "START/STOP" button to stop the sewing machine. 11. Push the bobbin shaft to
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    as noted in the diagram. CAUTION Always make sure the bobbin is inserted so the thread feeds out of the bobbin in the correct direction. Setting the bobbin in backwards could result in poor bobbin tension, broken needles and possibly injury. 3. Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the
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    UPPER THREADING 4 3 6 1 5 ઃఆ
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    by the numbers and arrow marks on the machine. Threading is easy if you hold the thread gen-  tly with your right hand while guiding the and of the thread with your left hand. 1 Run the thread all the way through the thread guides. M 4 5 3 M Threading the take-up lever 4 1 1 Thread take-up
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    6. Run thread through the guide above the needle.  HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER CAUTION - Be careful not to turn the machine on while using the automatic needle threader. - Use the automatic needle threader with size #11-16 sewing machine needles. Use the quick reference chart (p. 35
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    pressure on the foot controller is released, the machine  will stop. * When the foot controller is being used, the "START/STOP" button has no effect on the sewing. Note (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Mxodel N5V This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE300S/PE-400D. 23
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    get to the screen of the stitch y ou wish to use . Then press the desired stitch to select it.  1 Presser foot symbol * Replace with the presser foot with the letter indicated. 2 Pattern being selected Stitches G Straight (Left) G Straight (Middle) G Triple stitch G Stretch stitch G Zigzag
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    and keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up lever, otherwise injury may result. - Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result. - Never use bent needles. Such needles can easily break, which could result in
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    4. Lower the presser foot. Press the "REVERSE STITCH" button to sew a reverse stitch, and then press the "START/STOP" button. The machine will start sewing at slow speed. * Sew reverse stitches at the beginning and end of stitches to reinforce them. 5. When sewing is completed, press the "REVERSE
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    STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH Your machine will automatically set stitch length and width when a stitch is selected. See the following instructions if you wish to further adjust stitch length or width. Adjusting the stitch width  The two arrow buttons next to the stitch width mark (top
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    (13/64) 3.5 (9/64) 5.0 (13/64) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 5.0 (13/64) 5.0 (13/64) 5.0 (13/64) 2.0 (5/64) 3.5 (9/64) 5.0 (13/64) Manual 0.0 - 5.0 (0.0 - 13/64) ---- 0.0 - 5.0 (0.0 - 13/64) 1.0 - 3.0 (3/64 - 1/8) 0.0 - 5.0 (0.0 - 13/64) 1.5 - 5.0 (1/16 - 13/64) 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 13/64) 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 13
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    (13/64) 5.0 (13/64) 5.0 (13/64) 5.0 (13/64) 5.0 (13/64) 5.5 (7/32) 4.0 (5/32) 1.5 (1/16) 0.0 (0.0) 5.0 (13/64) 5.0 (13/64) 5.0 (13/64) 5.0 (13/64) Manual 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 13/64) 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 13/64) 0.0 - 5.0 (0 - 13/64) 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 13/64) 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 13/64) 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 13/64
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    guide for working normal fabrics (medium weight). However, the actual stitch tension you'll want to use will vary according to the fabric and thread you are using, so you should always sew a stitch sample and adjust stitch tension before beginning on the actual piece to be worked. * The machine may
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    when changing presser feet. If the power accidentally comes on, the machine might start running and bodily injury could result. 1. Push the "NEEDLE POSITION" button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 3. Press the black button located at the back of the
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    Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot Embroidery foot "Q" Zipper foot "I" 1. Push the "NEEDLE POSITION" button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Remove the screw on the presser foot holder. 1 Disk-shaped screwdriver  3. Change the foot and screw back on tightly. 32
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    FEED DOGS The feed dog adjustment lever can be seen at the back of the sewing machine. Sliding the lever to the left will lower the feed dogs, for example during button sewing. If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the right in order to raise the feed dogs. The feed
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    this operation. - Never use bent or damaged needles. If the needle breaks while sewing, the broken tip could fly away from the machine and cause injury. Checking the needle Place the needle on a flat surface and check whether the space between the needle and the flat surface is parallel or not
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    fabrics and fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. * Use a needle with a size between 14 and 16 when sewing with transparent nylon thread. Note Always follow the above chart when choosing fabric, thread and needle combinations. Failure to do so could result in uneven stitching, puckered
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    our left hand while tur ning the balance wheel with the r ight. Pierce the needle through the f abric as shown.  36 3 2. Lower the presser f oot. While pressing the re verse stitch b ut- ton, sew 3-4 stitches in re verse to make a reinforcement stitch. Then release the "REVERSE STITCH" button
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    f abric, while still allowing y ou to r un the edge of the f oot along the edge of the f abric. Sewing corners 5 3 Keep the needle at the cor ner of the f abric, then raise the presser foot and tur n the fabric.  6 When stitching a hem less than .5 cm in width, baste cor ners, change directions
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    , while keeping the seams parallel with the f abric edge as you guide the f abric around the cur ve. Sewing thick seams When the f oot angles up at the approach of a thic k seam, lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Level the presser f oot b y placing a "shim" (folded f abric or cardboard
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    Sewing thin fabric 3 Place thin paper or stabiliz er material under the fabric, and then start sewing. 1 Paper  Using the free arm The free arm is handy when sewing hard-to-reach areas like hems and cuffs on pant legs . Remove the accessor y case to use it. 39
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    STRETCH STITCH AND TRIPLE STITCH J 1 Stretc h stitc h 2 Reinforced stitc h 1 2 Stretch stitch 5 3 Use on knit f abrics that stretch. Do not stretch f abric while sewing with this stitch. Triple stitch 5 3 Use on high stress areas like the arm holes of sleeves and the crotch of slac ks as a
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    with applique and patchw ork. Zigza g Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch) 5 3 Sew the o vercasting along the edge of the f abric so that the r ight hand side needle drop point is o ver the edge of the f abric. 1 Needle drop point  Applique (using a zigzag stitch) 5 Attach the applique using
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    width of f abric and position it o ver the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch br idges both pieces of f abric. 1 Upper f abric 2 Lower fabric  Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch 5 3 An attractive stitch can be achie ved when sewing around cor ners by using a narrow stitch width. 42
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    DOTTED ZIGZAG J Elastic zigza g Attaching elastic bands 5 3 Stretch elastic while se wing. 1 Elastic Band  Overcasting 5 3 Use when sewing stretchab le fabrics. Allow the needle to drop off over the edge of the f abric while sewing. 43
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    does not touch the presser foot. If it does touch, the needle may break and cause an injury. Overcasting 5 3  G Combination str aight stitch and o vercast zigzag. Use on heavyweight f abrics. Attach G f oot. Keep foot guide along edge of fabric while sewing hem as illustrated in the dr awing
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    le fabrics. Attach J f oot. Keep foot on the edge of f abric so that needle drops slightly o ver the edge of f abric while sewing. 1 Needle Drop Point Overcasting  5 3 J For use on a wide r ange of f abrics. Attach J f oot. Keep foot on the edge of f abric so needle drops slightly o ver the edge
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    the presser f oot so that its guide meets the edge of the f olded hem. 1 Guide 2 Folded hem   R  3. Adjust the needle position using the stitch width setting k eys so that needle slightly catches the f old of the hem, and then sew the f abric. 1 Needle drop position 4. Turn over the fabric
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    If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enough. Touch the " " key stitch width setting k ey. This moves the needle closer to the f old. If the needle catches the fold of hem too much. Touch the " " key stitch width setting k ey. This moves the needle away from the f old. 47
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    abric you will be using. For standard b utton holes , select . Select sewing b utton holes into stretch f abrics and for sideways buttonholes . 12 3 will not be correct. To do " this, push the presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown in the left figure. 4. Lower the buttonhole le
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    The machine will stop with a reinf orcement stitch automati- cally after sewing is completed. * Use a courser stitch density when se wing on heavyw eight fabrics and other difficult f abrics. 6. Insert a pin in front of the inside edge of both bar tac ks. Insert the seam ripper into center
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    presser f oot and star t sewing. 5 3 * Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread. 3. Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp remove any threads sewn through the center of the buttonhole with the seam r ipper. Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate (Odd-shaped buttons) 
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    size of the stitch will not be correct. To do " this, push the presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown in the figure. - Pass the thread underneath the presser foot. 3. Check the first needle drop point and lo wer the presser f oot. 1 2 mm (5/64")  5 4. Lower the buttonhole le
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    while holding the end of the upper thread gently. 5 3 * The machine will sew a reinforcement stitch and stop automatically after se wing is completed. Thick fabrics   If the zipper slide gets in the w ay, lower the needle all the w ay through the cloth, lift the f oot, and mo ve the slider
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    Applique 2 Fabric glue 1. Attach presser foot "J". Make sure that the needle drop point is just outside the applique and then start sewing. 1 Applique 2. Finish 1 Needle drop point Sewing the applique around corners 1. Stop the machine and position the needle just outside the applique. 2. Raise the
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    SCALLOP J Use to put a decorative trim on shirt collars and handkerchiefs. 12 1 Scallop 2 Scallop 1. Attach the J foot. While sewing, take care to leave a little space between the stitches and the edge of the fabric. 2. Carefully cut along the outsides of the stitching, taking care
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    STITCH J 1 Patchwork stitch 1    Preparations: Press the seam open from the wrong side of the cloth. 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 1 cm (3/8") 4 Reverse side    3 Attach the J foot. Line the presser foot up along the center of the seam and sew. 1 Surface 2 Seam  55
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    is positioned over the right side of the foot when sewing the left side of the zipper, and over the left side of the foot when sewing to the right of the zipper.) 1 Left-Right 2 Loosen 3 Tighten 4 Adjustment screw 5 Needle drop point 3. Sew with the machine on the right side of the fabric, and
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    right of the zipper, and to the right side of the foot when sewing to the left of the zipper.) 1 Left-Right 2 Loosen 3 Tighten 4 Needle drop point 3. Sew up from the base of the opening along the center of the 0.3cm space. Stop machine when you come to about 5cm from the top of the zipper
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    base of the opening to reinforce your stitching. Keep left edge of foot along the teeth of the zipper while sewing up the side of the zipper. When you are about 5cm from the top of the zipper, stop machine, drop needle down through fabric, remove basting, move the slide out of your way
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    a straight stitch with a stitch length of 4.0 mm Reduce thread tension and sew a few rows of stitches about one centimeter apart.  1 About 1 cm of the threads to gather the cloth and iron gathers. 1. Attach the J foot. Sew new rows of stitches over the top of the straight stitched rows. J 2. Pull
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    M Caution Before starting always turn the hand wheel to check to make sure the needle isn't hitting the button. If the needle hits the button while sewing, it could break and cause injury. 1 Zig zag 1 1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog adjustment lever to the right to lower the
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    to return the feed dogs to their original position. ( ) 1 Feed dog adjustment lever  Attaching buttons with four holes First sew the two holes which are closest to you. Once they have been sewn, raise the presser foot, move the needle to the next two holes and then sew them in the same way. 61
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    - Always store memory cards in the accessory case. - Always turn machine off before removing the embroidery unit or memory cards. - Please note that the small embroidery hoop (optional) will not work with certain pattern sizes and sewing positions. - Please note that memory cards will not work with
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    CAUTION Always make sure the power is off when attaching the embroidery unit or damage could result. 1. Turn off sewing machine. 2. Slide accessory case to the left and remove it. 3. Remove cover of the embroidery unit. Attach unit to the machine as shown in the drawing until you hear a click sound
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    might not be able to put the cover on the embroidery unit. - Always make sure to remove the hoop before pushing the " " key button. If you push " " key while the small hoop (sold separately) is still attached, the hoop will hit the foot and this could result in personal injury. 2. Turn the
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    CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS (PART I) This computerized sewing machine comes with pre-programmed alphabet and patterns. You may also use optional memory cards for more designs. 1. Turn on the machine and touch the screen. You should see the message displayed in the diagram on your screen. 2. Press
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    One-point patterns 1. Push " " key. * If you are not at the screen shown in the diagram, simply push " " key to come to this screen. * 1 70 and 2 70 mean pattern number/total number of pat- terns *this shows the first and second patterns out of a group of 70 to choose from. Pushing the "
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    3. The Sew screen will appear. * Pushing " screen. " key will bring you back to the previous 67
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    for your border. * Push the " " key to go to the next screen of stitches. M * Press the " " key to go back to the previous screen. 4. The Sew screen will appear. 68
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    Lettering M M M M Press " " key. * If you are not on the screen shown in the diagram, simply push " " key to come to this screen. Example: For practice, try the word "BUS": 1. Press " " key. The letter "B" should appear at the top of your screen as shown in the diagram. 2. Press the " "
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    Numerals and punctuation Pushing the " Number screens. " key will take you to the Punctuation and M M Lower and upper case letters The " " key button allows you to alternate between upper and lower case lettering. 70
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    Selecting patterns from a memory card 1. Turn off the power. I
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    CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS (PART II) If you accidentally choose the wrong design 1. Press the " " key to go back to the previous screen. If you choose the wrong character Press " " key. Each time you press delete it will
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    To make words Example: For practice, try entering the characters "ABCDEFGH" 1. Press " " key. The letters will scroll across your screen to the left starting with the first letter selected. * The screen only scrolls if the letters will not all fit in the screen. 73
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    needlework cannot be guaranteed with the use of other threads. Home sewing machine needle 75/11 Do not use ballpoint needles. * Use Brother embroidering thread (X81164-001) for the bobbin thread. Types of embroidery frames Medium frame 1 10 cm (H) × 10 cm (W) Small frame (Optional) 2 2 cm
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    Loosen  4 Adjusting screw 3. Tighten screw of outer hoop to hold fabric and inner hoop in place. Remove fabric and inner hoop. (For best results lay the outer frame on a flat table surface and lay the fabric on top of it.) 4. Place the embroidery sheet into the inner frame, while matching lines
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    place. 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Surface of fabric    * Press down firmly until the outer frame and inner frame are at the same height. 6. Remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider.  1 Finger hole for removing grid 76
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    frame holder 2 Pins Removing the embroidery frame 5 3 1 2 1. While holding the frame with both hands, pull the front of the hoop up to lift it out of the front pin. 2. Then pull the back of the hoop up to lift it out of the back pin. 3. Raise the presser foot lever, then pull frame out
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    sewing embroidery, Brother embroidering thread (X81164-001) must be used for the bobbin thread. - Check bobbin thread before beginning to sew. If you embroider when the bobbin thread is low, the thread could tangle up or other problems could result. - If you are using the embroidery unit, the foot
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    5. Change the thread to the next color and start sewing again. The machine will continue to stop for thread changes. 6. Continue changing threads and starting the machine through the third and fourth colors. After it has sewn the fourth and last color, it will stop automatically. (The screen will
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    doing machine embroidery, the tension dial should be set somewhere between 2-6.  1 Upper thread tension setting 2 Loose (Decrease thread tension) 3 Tight (Increase thread tension) 4 Upper thread tension dial * Use the following chart as a guide half notch when sewing the outline. Turn
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    CHECKING THREAD COLORS AND TIME REQUIRED Checking thread colors Press " " key. Colored sections will move one after another to the left, from the first colored section to be stitched to last. * Automatically scrolls at a rate of one screen per .3 seconds. After scrolling through all color
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    the pattern will be calculated and displayed on the screen. * Press " " key to return to previous screen. M " " means time remaining/time required The machine's calculations do not include the amount of time it takes you to change threads 2 minutes/2 minutes * Press " " key to return to the
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    the direction of the arrow.) Press this to flip the design to the left or right (mirror image). * Not applicable to all patterns. Press to move the embroidery hoop so you may check your work. Press to move placement of the needle from the center to the lower left side of the work. Displays the
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    Moving the embroidery location Use directional arrows to change the placement of pattern on the fabric. CAUTION Do not lower the needle while the hoop is in motion. Doing so could cause broken needles and possible injury. Checking the embroidering area Press " " key to move the hoop so you can
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    point to begin embroidering as shown in the diagram. 2. Press " " key. The embroidery hoop will move to place the needle above the lower left corner of the pattern. 3. Use the directional arrows to match the foot up with the mark where you wish your design to be placed. 4. Sew the pattern. 85
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    Each time you press it, your design will rotate in 90° increments to the right. The arrow indicates di- rection. CAUTION When rotating the pattern, make sure you are using a hoop that can do this. Using a hoop other than what is indicated on the screen could cause the needle to hit the frame and
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    CHANGING SIZE AND STITCH DENSITY OF CHARACTERS AND BORDERS To change size 1. Press " " key to go to the edit screen. * You cannot select or delete a pattern from the " " key screen. If you wish to do so, push " " key to return to the previous screen. 2. Press " " key. 3. Press " " key to
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    stitch density. " key to go back to the previous screen. Multi-colored lettering 1. Press " " key, then press " " key. 2. Press " " key. The machine will automatically stop after each character is sewn so that you can change threads for each character. * Press " " key a second time to
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    IF THE THREAD BREAKS DURING EMBROIDERY If the upper thread breaks 1. Stop the machine, raise the needle and foot, and rethread the machine. · If the bobbin thread breaks 1 Cut the upper thread, raise needle and foot, and remove hoop. 2 Reset the bobbin thread, then reattach hoop. 2. Press " " key.
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    button. · The machine might not start sewing right away after press- ing " " key or " " key . This is nothing to be alarmed about. Just push "START/STOP" button again. When starting over from the beginning 1. Press " " key to return to the first color and place the needle over the starting
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    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Combining characters to form words 1. Enter "ABC", press " key. " key, and then press " " 2. Press " " key to move the position of the needle over the fabric from the center to the lower left corner. 3. Press "START/STOP" button. After "ABC" has been stitched, move the
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    1 Needle position of last stitch  7. Press "START/STOP" button. Outline Embroidery Try something different by stitching only the outline of the pattern. 1. Press " " key to display the outline of the pattern on your screen. 2. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching.
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    pattern) You can use frame patterns with the same shape and size to sew appliques. 1. Select the frame shape to be embroidered and select the " " stitch. Embroider onto the applique material. Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame. Cut neatly around the outside of the shape made by the stitches
  • Brother International PE-400D | Users Manual - English - Page 97
    onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners Use a stabilizer to support the fabric while stitching. When finished, remove the stabilizer carefully. We recommend Brother stabilizers designed especially for use with our machines. • Example A  1 Iron on to attach to fabric (If you don't wish
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    " " key. 3. Use " " and " " keys to select a page to store your design and press " " key. * If you try to save pattern on a page that already has something the power while saving a pattern.  1 If an embroidery design is already stored in memory at the chosen position, it will be displayed
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    Restoring saved designs For example, to restore the word "GIRL". 1. Press " " key. 2. Press " " key. 3. Press " " key. 4. Pattern has been restored. 96
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    Sewing performance will be affected and bobbin thread detection will become unreliable if dust collects in the shuttle. It should be kept clean at all times. 1. Turn off the power and remove the presser foot holder and the needle. 2. Loosen the screws. 5 3 3. Remove the needle plate. 1 Needle
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    the shuttle is lined up in its original position by lining up the shuttle projection with the spring and insert the race. 1 Projection 2 Spring 6. Close needle plate and screw it shut. 98
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    of sewing head. Remove the end cap. 1 Screw 2 End cap     3. Replace the snap in the light bulb with a new one. 1 Light bulb * Light bulbs are available through your dealer. (8V, 2.4 W/ Parts code X50228001) CAUTION Do not use Brother 12V 5W light bulbs designed for use with this machine (part
  • Brother International PE-400D | Users Manual - English - Page 103
    TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE TAKING YOUR MACHINE IN FOR SERVICE Basic sewing machine maintenance Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest Brother dealer. • Trouble with threads and stitches Upper thread breaks
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    P.74 NO Combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. Check "RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE". P.35 NO The embroidery frame has been attached to the machine incorrectly. Attach the embroidery frame to the machine correctly. P.77 NO Presser foot holder is not
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    to the machine. Connect embroidery unit properly to the machine. P.63 NO The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. Check the "RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE" . P.35 NO Presser foot is not lowered. Lower the presser foot. P.21 NO Memory card is not
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    is dis- played when the " " key is touched while a memory card that cannot be read by this machine is inserted. The Following Memory Cards Are Not Compatible With This Sewing Machine * Quilt work (No.22) * White Embroidery (No.23) * Cards that are especially de- signed for use with other
  • Brother International PE-400D | Users Manual - English - Page 107
    mode. This message will appear if you attempt to use the foot controller or press "REVERSE STITCH" button during embroidery mode. This message is displayed when the "NEEDLE POSITION" or "REVERSE STITCH" button is pressed while the bobbin winding shaft is pushed to the right. 104 This message will
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    STOP" button while the foot controller is attached. bobbin winding. Alarms Proper operation: One beep Incorrect operation: Two or four beeps This message will appear during embroidery mode if you have combined a group of characters together that extend beyond the boundary of the embroidery hoop
  • Brother International PE-400D | Users Manual - English - Page 109
    stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitching R ....... Reverse sewing while the "REVERSE STITCH" button is pressed. ....... When the "REVERSE STITCH" button is pressed, the machine will sew three reinforcement stitches and stop. ✩ ....... Adjustable - ...... Non
  • Brother International PE-400D | Users Manual - English - Page 110
    PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) Utility stitches Character embroidering chart Sizes: [L] 30mm (1-3/16"), [M] 15mm (9/16"), [S] 7.5mm (1/4"), Sizes: [L] 30mm (1-3/16"), [M] 15mm (9/16"), [S] 10mm (0-3/8"), Sizes: [L] 30mm (1-3/16"), [M] 15mm (9/16"), [S] 9mm (0-3/8"), Frame pattern
  • Brother International PE-400D | Users Manual - English - Page 111
    PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD) ONE POINT MARK EMBROIDERY PATTERN 1 003 1 ...... 485 2 ...... 158 Patterns which are stored in the machine or memory cards are for home use only. These patterns are not to be used for
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