Brother International Quattro 6000D Operation Manual Kit 1 - English
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- Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 1
Upgrade KITI Operation Manual Before using this upgrade kit, be sure to read this Operation Manual for information on its correct use. - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 2
Upper Threading ...6 Preparing the Bobbin Thread 6 CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING 10 Positioning the Fabric and Sewing 10 Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing 12 CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY 13 Selecting the Pattern...13 Start Embroidering...14 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 17 TROUBLESHOOTING...18 - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 3
machine features and instructions are located in the New Features of Version 2 guide. NEW FEATURES The following features will be activated with the upgrade for Kit I. • The bobbin case (gray) and bobbin cover (for bobbin work) are included, allowing you to embroider the added bobbin work embroidery - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 4
1 Chapter How to Create Bobbin Work - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 5
be fed through the sewing machine needle and sewing on the wrong side of the fabric. Bobbin work is sewn using the special bobbin case (gray) and bobbin cover with tabs included with Kit I. 1. Utility stitches 2. Decorative stitches 3. Free motion sewing Bobbin work embroidery is sewn using the - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 6
used. Refer to "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations" (in the chapter "CHANGING THE NEEDLE") and "Embroidery Step by Step" in the machine's Operation Manual. ■ Presser foot Utility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming foot "N" Free motion sewing: Free motion quilting foot "C", Free motion open - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 7
Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot "E" → Attaching Embroidery Foot "W" c Thread the machine with the upper thread. For details on threading the machine, refer to "Upper Threading" in the machine's Operation Manual. Preparing the Bobbin Thread In order to create bobbin work, the bobbin case must be - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 8
sure to use the machine's included bobbin or one designed specifically for this machine. Using any other bobbin may result in damage or injuries. 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other models Note • Slowly and evenly wind the thread around the bobbin. • For best results, wind - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 9
CAUTION • When winding the bobbin, make sure the thread is not frayed. Sewing with frayed thread may result in the thread catching on the tension spring of the bobbin case, the thread becoming tangled or damage to the machine. • Do not guide the bobbin thread through the groove in the needle plate - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 10
be sure to repeat the procedure from a, otherwise the lower threading will not be done correctly. → This completes the upper and lower threading. Note • If utility stitches are to be used, refer to "CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)" on page 10. If embroidery patterns are to be used, refer to "CREATING - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 11
cause the needle to break, immediately stop sewing if this occurs. Turn off the machine and cut out the tangled thread with scissors. Then, clean the race and bobbin case as described in "Preparing the Bobbin Thread" on page 6. a Turn on the machine. b Select a stitch in the Utility and Decorative - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 12
fabric so it does not move out of place. m Align the upper thread and bobbin thread, and then pass them under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. Note • Before sewing, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. q When you have reached the end of the stitching area, stop the - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 13
the instructions for "CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)" beginning on page 10. ■ For information about using the free motion quilting foot "C", free motion open toe quilting foot "O", or free motion echo quilting foot "E" refer to "Free Motion Quilting" located in the machine's Operation Manual. ■ If - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 14
advance to page 10 or 11 (page numbers are for small thumbnail size) of the pattern selection screen for bobbin work patterns. CAUTION • When sewing bobbin work, be sure to select an embroidery pattern for bobbin work. If any other type of pattern is selected, the machine may be damaged. Note - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 15
in the sewing screen, select a bobbin thread that matches what is shown in the screen. a Hoop the fabric so the right side of the fabric is facing down with the stabilizer lying on the top. Use an embroidery frame that fits the size of the pattern and then attach the frame to the machine. These - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 16
the machine, and then tie the upper thread and the bobbin thread together to secure the threads. l Start sewing again to finish the pattern. g As shown below, pull the upper thread to pull the bobbin thread up through the fabric. m Raise the needle and presser foot, remove the embroidery frame - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 17
not be achieved, adjust the tension of the bobbin thread and of the upper thread, and then try sewing the pattern again. For more details, refer to "ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION" on page 17. Memo • Check bobbin after each bobbin work embroidery pattern is sewn to make sure there is adequate - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 18
are being used, refer to "Setting the Thread Tension" in chapter 2 of the machine's Operation Manual. If embroidery patterns are being used, refer to "Adjusting Thread Tension" in chapter 5 of the machine's Operation Manual. Note • Turning the screw on the bobbin case (gray) may push up the spring - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 19
TROUBLESHOOTING Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized dealer. ■ The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin thread is caught inside the machine d Press the "Thread Cutter" button again, and then pull - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 20
2 Chapter New Features and New Patterns - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 21
frame or larger. • For details on using thicker fabric such as quilting, refer to "Positioning the pattern on thick fabric" (page 22). a Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the frame to the embroidery machine. b Select the pattern, and then press . Note • Check page 8/8 of - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 22
the background will disappear. c Press to remove the background image completely. Memo • The pattern can also be aligned from the sewing screen. Note • If the embroidery is not sewn the fabric background will remain on the screen. In Settings screen 8/8 press background image. to erase the - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 23
will not affect embroidering if it is turned on with normal embroidery. a Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the frame to the embroidery machine. b Select the pattern, and then press . f Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to the fabric within the area indicated by - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 24
, the size of the pattern can be changed while the desired thread density is maintained. With this function, the pattern will be enlarged or reduced at a larger ratio than with normal pattern resizing. c Press d Press mode ( . to enter Stitch Recalculator ). Note • Be sure to sew trial embroidery - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 25
f Select how to change the pattern size. g Press . h Press . Note • Depending on the pattern, embroidering may not be possible at the appropriate thread density. Before sewing on your project, be sure to sew trial embroidery on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as the fabric used in the - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 26
ENGLISH NEW PATTERNS Thumbnail List Utility embroidery patterns Note • Must be accessed through Embroidery mode; not Embroidery Edit mode. Alphabet character patterns 25 - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 27
specified for bobbin work patterns. They cannot be used for normal embroidering. No.1 4 min 030 22.4 cm 19.9 cm 4.5 m (3.9m + 0.6 m) No.2 a Time required for embroidering b Embroidery thread color c Embroidery thread color number d Embroidery size e Total length of thread needed to sew the pattern - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 28
405 7.5 cm 6.8 cm 1.0 m (0.4m + 0.6 m) No.13 2 min 542 12.4 cm 13.6 cm 2.7 m (2.1m + 0.6 m) No.8 No.9 1 min 405 15.4 cm 10.0 cm No.11 1.6 m (1.0m + 0.6 m) 1 min 509 6.3 cm 7.5 cm No.12 1.1 m (0.5m + 0.6 m) 2 min 030 12.6 cm 12.6 cm 2.4 m (1.8m + 0.6 m) 3 min 328 22.4 cm 17.7 cm 3.5 m (2.9m - Brother International Quattro 6000D | Operation Manual Kit 1 - English - Page 29
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Before using this upgrade kit, be sure to read this Operation Manual
for information on its correct use.
Upgrade KIT
I
Operation Manual