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Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V55 GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com " where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 2
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 4
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 local authorized Brother dealer. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 5
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 6
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Contents Introduction ...1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Machine Features ...7 Accessories ...8 Included accessories ...8 Optional accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and embroidery foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 8
72 Saving patterns ...75 APPENDIX 77 Care and Maintenance ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the race ...78 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 80 Attaching the embroidery foot ...80 Troubleshooting ...82 Error messages ...86 Adjusting the LCD ...89 Operation beep ...89 Upgrading - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 9
and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). c USB port Embroidery patterns saved in a USB flash drive (USB flash memory) can be imported to the machine by plugging the USB flash drive directly into the USB port (page 73). d Bright light The convenient LED - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 10
X59476-021 130012-024 No. Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16 Dust cover 17 Operation manual XE1372-001 18 Quick reference guide 130013-124 XA5523-020 XC1807-121 XC1074-051 19 Accessory bag - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 11
material for embroidery Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN - SA431 EF61 SA434 SA520 SA519 EF71 BM5 BM3 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative, the nearest authorized service center or visit the website at " http://www.brother.com - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 12
in the LCD. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to use the machine, etc. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit. h Presser foot lever (page 28) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 13
the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 80) This presser foot is used for embroidering. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 14
break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is embroidering, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 15
next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. e Memory key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the machine's memory. f Embroidery key Press to display the pattern type selection screen. g Settings key Press to display the settings screen. h Help - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 16
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READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter. Basic Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 22 Preparing Items for Embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle 27 Winding - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 18
a needle matched to the fabric. For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). p 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 29). p 4 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 19
power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to remove it - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 20
GETTING READY Turning on the machine Memo z Before turning on the machine, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 21
Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit in place. The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other objects away from - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 22
insert the connector into the connection port. z Do not push on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may result. Turn on the machine. c a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage. It may cause - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 23
left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. a • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48 - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 24
GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 25
counter Adjust the brightness of the LCD (page 89). Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized dealer for details.) Display the total number of embroidery stitches. Lighter Darker - Product number NO.: The "NO." is the - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 26
settings. When settings are complete, press d (Back key). X The initial screen appears again. Memo z "NO." is the individual number for the machine. z "VERSION" is the program version which is installed in the machine. z Settings that are changed are saved even if the power is turned off. 24 - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 27
to return to the item 1 selection screen. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on the LCD. Turn on the machine. a X The LCD comes on. Press b panel. (Help key) on the operation X The - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 28
be sure to use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. z Before starting to embroider, be sure there is enough bobbin thread. If you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is low, the thread may become tangled. ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 29
breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION z Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. z Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 30
and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 27). Press (Needle position button the rear f of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. a Place fabric or paper under the embroidery c foot and cover the - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 31
the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Memo z Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for this machine to get attractive finishes. If you use other threads, the pattern may not turn out correctly - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 32
the c arrow until it snaps into place. Memo z Use the embroidery bobbin thread for embroidering. Note z If the spool is not positioned not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 33
net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Pull the thread from the spool and pass the g thread under the hook of thread guide. a a Thread guide a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk. b c d b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 34
immediately to stop the bobbin winding. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes m slow, press (Start/stop button) once to stop the machine. X The bobbin winding will stop. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter) CAUTION ● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 35
is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin- winding thread guide correctly, the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may be damaged; you cannot wind off the thread by removing the screw. - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 36
scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread guide. Installing the bobbin a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 37
or the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right g hand, and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand. a Bobbin cover b Latch X - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 38
GETTING READY Note z If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 64). a a Tension-adjusting spring Reattach the bobbin cover. i Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 39
correctly. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 40
pin, and then thread the machine. Memo z Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for this machine to get attractive finishes. If , refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns". CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 41
the spool pin or the needle may break. Pull the thread from the spool and pass the g thread under the hook of the thread guide. a a Thread guide a b d c a Thread guide cover b Thread guide spring c Thread d When the presser foot lever is lowered Note z When passing the thread behind the thread - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 42
to lower the l embroidery foot. a Thread guide. The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide guide disk marked "7" all the way (2). Make sure that the thread passes the notch of the thread guide. a a Needle bar thread guide 40 b a a Notch of the thread guide b Thread guide - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 43
or needle position button. If one of the buttons is accidentally pressed, the machine will move and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may bend or break. Pass the end of the thread through the r embroidery foot hole. z If the needle is not raised, the needle threader cannot - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 44
manually (without using the needle threader) When using specialty thread, such as transparent nylon thread which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below. Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a guide is accidentally pressed, the machine will move and your - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 45
and fabrics with a nap like towels. To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit " http://www.brother.com/ ", or " http:// www.brothermall.com " (in USA). a c b a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material If you are using stabilizers with adhesive, place b the adhesive surface of - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 46
Outer frame c Adjustment screw Place the fabric with the stabilizer material on b top of the outer frame. Have the right side of the cloth up. ■ Embroidery frame (small) [option] Patterns with a height of up to 2 cm (1 inch) and a width of up to 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) can be embroidered. This is used - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 47
while embroidering. Press the inner frame in from the top of the f fabric again, lining up on the inner frame and on outer frame. ■ Using embroidery sheets If the embroidery sheet attached to the embroidery frame is used, the pattern can be embroidered in exactly the right position on the fabric - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 48
pieces like ribbon are being embroidered, use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame. We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery. a b c a a c b b a Base line b Mark Place the inner frame with the fabric on the d outer frame and stretch the fabric. • For details, refer to - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 49
frame under the presser d foot while raising the presser foot lever even further. b a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage frame holder slots X The embroidery unit is attached. Note z Be sure to insert both pins. If only the forward or the back pin is inserted, the pattern may - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 50
foot lever even further. Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. Raise the presser foot lever. a a a Presser foot lever Press (Needle position button) once or b twice to raise the needle. a Remove the embroidery frame. e CAUTION ● Do not touch the start - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 51
2 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Embroidering...57 Editing and Saving Patterns 62 Using the Memory Function 70 - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 52
to the USB port on this machine. For details, refer to "Transferring embroidery patterns from the computer to machine" (page 72). a d ef a Embroidery patterns There are total 70 patterns. The patterns are completed by changing the upper thread according to the instructions displayed on the screen - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 53
Thread color number Select from the following thread color number sets (The display above is an example when EMBROIDERY (POLYESTER) THREAD# is selected.) •EMBROIDERY (POLYESTER) THREAD# •COUNTRY (COTTON) THREAD# •MADEIRA POLY THREAD# •MADEIRA RAYON THREAD# •SULKY THREAD# •ROBISON-ANTON POLY THREAD - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 54
specified alphanumeric character string and color are confirmed. Press this key when you want to change the color, character by character in character embroidery. Since the machine stops at the end of each character, the upper thread is changed as you embroider. Press this key again to cancel multi - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 55
be combined. 2 Forward one stitch • For details, refer to "Resewing" (page 67). Select the alphanumeric characters. a The position of the pattern within the embroidery frame can be checked, and the size and angle can be changed. For details, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 62 - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 56
patterns, such as flowers and animals, saved in the machine's memory. 70 Embroidery patterns Memo z Refer to "Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table" in the Quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and the thread used. Press . a X The pattern selection screen is displayed - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 57
z Refer to "Frame patterns" in the Quick reference guide for frame pattern shapes and Using an embroidery card stitches. Press . a If an embroidery card is used, you can embroider patterns other than the patterns saved in the machine. 2 There are various cards with different themes. X The - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 58
b card slot on the right side of the machine. Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow. Turn on the machine. c Press d on the screen. X This selection screen for the patterns saved in the card is displayed. Select a pattern. e The operation - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 59
and the pattern may not turn out as planned. 2 Checking the pattern before embroidering X The frame moves to indicate the entire embroidering area. The embroidery frame is moved to indicate the embroidering position. Closely watch the frame to check that the pattern will be sewn at the correct - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 60
. Press (Setting key), and then change the setting in the setting screen. For details, refer to "Setting for embroidering" (page 51). Set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle. b • Refer to "Threading the upper thread" (page 38). Note z Before using the needle threader, be sure to lower - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 61
matches the size of the pattern being embroidered. Otherwise, the embroidery frame may be hit by the embroidery foot and cause injury or needle breakage. a After progressing 5-6 stitches, press f (Start/stop button) to stop the machine. a Thread cutter button X The needle is raised and the - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 62
embroidery foot lowered, it may cause malfunction. Set up embroidery thread for the next color, l and repeat steps b through h. X When the last color is embroidered, "Finished sewing b appliqué piece fabric, and stretch it on the embroidery frame. Lower the presser foot lever, and press c (Start - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 63
(Start/stop button). 2 Stretch the base fabric on the embroidery e frame. Set up the thread for appliquéing. , and the machine stops. X The position for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops. "APPLIQUE fabric Follow the instructions on the screen, and j change thread - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 64
d Change position keys e Size key/Layout key f Rotation key g Horizontal mirror image key h Trial key i Starting point key j Distance from the center k Embroidery size Embroidery frame size The size of embroidery frame that can be used is displayed. When the smaller mark is grayed out in the display - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 65
position. Use the Change position keys after you have changed the size of the pattern or reversed it. z The embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted can be saved in the machine's memory. For details, refer to "Saving patterns" (page 75). Layout key Press this key to move to rotation screen - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 66
fabric to check the adjustment of the thread tension, etc. The upper thread tension is changed using the thread tension dial. When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial should be set somewhere between 2 to 6. a b a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric ■ Upper thread is too tight - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 67
tension ■ Bobbin thread is too loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric. The bobbin case installed in this machine can be adjusted, if necessary, to accommodate the bobbin tension for embroidering. Using a small slotted screwdriver, turn the slottedhead (-) screw to adjust - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 68
off the programmed thread b cutting ( ). Press f to turn it to . X The stitching starting point is set to lower left of the design. Lower the embroidery foot, and then press g (Start/stop switch) to begin embroidering. When embroidering is finished, trim the thread h leaving the end of the thread - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 69
color has been sewn, it can be resewn with the correct color. Press (Start/stop button) to stop the a machine. Press . b a 2 a Embroidery end position Lower the embroidery foot, and then press m (Start/Stop button) to embroider "DEF". Press . c When you have finished embroidering, cut the - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 70
is stopped before it is complete, check the current needle count and layout before turning off the machine. Memo z When the machine is turned off, the embroidery size and layout return to the original setting. If you have changed the layout, you need to adjust it again. Press (Start/stop button - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 71
one color) to move to i the beginning of the color you want to embroider. 2 Turn off the machine. e Note z Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machine. Press (Forward one stitch) to increase j the needle count. If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 -> 9 ->30 - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 72
. Using data other than that saved using one of our embroidery software programs or sewing machines may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. ■ Types of USB Media That Can Be Used Embroidery data can be retrieved from a USB flash drive (USB flash memory) of any size. Note z Only a USB flash - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 73
designs contain too many colors (this number may vary within the designs themselves), it may not be possible to transfer an embroidery pattern to the machine, even if there are less than 200 files (including folders) in the USB media. If this occurs, you will also need to reduce the number - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 74
(folders and/or d pattern files). Note z Be sure to read the all precautions of "Embroidery data precautions" (page 70 to 71) and observe them. Otherwise, the pattern files may not be retrieved into the machine correctly. Insert the USB media into the USB port on the b computer. Safely remove the - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 75
media may contain either more than 200 patterns (including folders) or the embroidery designs may contain too many colors (although there may be no more than machine, plug it back into the computer, and then delete a few patterns at a time from the USB media. Close the error message on the machine, - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 76
folder, press . Press . j *1) *1) The display of this part differs depending on the operation in step h. X The saved pattern is retrieved. X The embroidery screen appears, and you can embroider the retrieved pattern. Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin k embroidering. X The pattern is - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 77
the pattern you wish to retrieve. b Switch screens using (Previous page key) The embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters you have customized can be saved in the and (Next page key). a sewing machine's memory. Since the saved patterns will not be erased when the power is turned - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 78
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3 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and Maintenance 78 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 80 Troubleshooting ...82 Upgrading Your Machine's Software Using USB Media 90 Index ...91 - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 80
the needle plate cover, and e then slide it toward you. Cleaning the race Embroidery performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case. Therefore, it should be cleaned periodically. Turn off the machine. a a a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed. Remove the bobbin case - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 81
with the { mark on the race. embroidering performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XD1855-351), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break. a b a b • Align the U and { marks. c a U mark - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 82
Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Attaching the embroidery foot If you need to replace the embroidery foot, attach the embroidery foot "Q" as follows. Turn off the machine. b a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Always - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 83
or cause injury. c ● Be sure to tighten the screw with the included screwdriver. If the screw is b loose, the needle may hit the embroidery a foot and break or bend. ● Before embroidering, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to make sure that the needle does - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 84
offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. The start/stop button was - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 85
embroidery foot. embroidery foot is scratched, or Contact your dealer or the nearest - has a burr on it. authorized service machine. page 29 Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin. The thread is not passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide bobbin-winding thread guide. Wind the - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 86
position. Press the needle position button. The lamps do not The lamps are damaged. come on. The machine is not turned on. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Turn on the machine. Nothing appears in the LCD. The brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 87
A heavy fabric is being hanging off the table, the embroidery embroidered, and the fabric is unit movement will be impaired. - hanging off the table. Support the fabric while embroidering. The fabric is catching. It is Stop the machine and set the fabric - pinched. up correctly. The - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 88
, the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury. 4 The machine is deleting a previously saved pattern while in embroidery edit mode. 5 You attempted to select a pattern after the USB media containing the pattern has been disconnected, then reconnected. 6 on the - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 89
the needle was down. The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the embroidery unit is attached. 3 12 You tried to initialize the embroidery unit with the embroidery foot lowered. A pattern was 17 The start/stop button was pressed when no pattern is selected. Troubleshooting 87 - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 90
You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine. The start/stop button, the embroidery key, or the memory key is pressed, but the embroidery unit is not attached. 24 The embroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not attached. 25 The bobbin winder is winding - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 91
an operation panel key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. Turn on the machine. a Turn on the machine while pressing any of the b operation panel keys except (Help key). 3 Press Press e (Back key). X The initial screen appears again. Troubleshooting 89 - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 92
can use USB media and a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on our website at " http://solutions.brother.com ", please download the file(s) following the instructions on the website and steps listed below. Note z When using USB media - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 93
86 bobbin winder seat 33 LCD operation 22 bobbin winding 29 bobbin-winding thread guide 10, 31 M buzzer 89 machine surface cleaning 78 C main power switch 11 maintenance 78 care 78 manual needle threading 42 checking needle 27 memory key 13 cleaning bobbin case 78 - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 94
cover 10, 31, 39 thread guide disk 11, 40 thread spools 37 thread take-up lever 10, 40 thread tension adjustment 64, 65 threading 37 threading bobbin 29 threading needle 37 threading needle manually 42 touch panel 13 troubleshooting 82 turning machine on/off 17 U upgrading 90 upper - Brother International Simplicity SB7050E | Users Manual - English - Page 95
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