Brother International Innov-is NQ3700D Operation Manual - Page 83

Be sure that no objects or hands are near the f embroidery unit and press .  The carriage moves to its initial position.  The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed. Memo • Utility stitches cannot be selected when the embroidery unit is attached. ■ Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. Remove the embroidery frame. a • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" on page 85. Press , and then press . b Embroidering Preparation Embroidering attractive finishes There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 82) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page 82) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below. ■ Thread Upper thread Bobbin thread Use embroidery thread intended for use with this machine. Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results. Use the included 60 weight embroidery bobbin thread or recommended 60 weight embroidery bobbin thread. ■ Bobbin case Two types of bobbin cases are included with this machine. When embroidering, use the appropriate bobbin case depending on the bobbin thread that will be used. See the explanation of bobbin case types below. 4 Standard bobbin case (recommended for sewing and for embroidering with included 60 weight bobbin thread) EMBROIDERY  The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be stored. Turn off the machine. c CAUTION • Always turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is turned on. Hold the release button on the bottom left of the d embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. a 1 Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw) The standard bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green marking on the tension adjustment screw. We recommend using the included embroidery bobbin thread with this bobbin case. Do not adjust the tension screw on this bobbin case with the green marked screw. Alternate bobbin case (for prewound or other embroidery bobbin threads) 2 Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw) The alternate bobbin case with no color on the tension adjustment screw is set with tighter tension for embroidery with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of embroidery techniques. This bobbin case is identified with a dark colored mark on the inside of the bobbin cavity. The tension screw on this case can be adjusted if necessary. For details on adjusting thread tension, refer to "Adjusting thread tension" on page 91. • Refer to "Cleaning the race" on page 103 for how to remove the bobbin case. 81