Quick Reference Guide

Before using the machine, it is important to read this document. Brother recommends keeping this guide nearby for future reference.

This document provides basic explanations using English screens. For detailed instructions, refer to the Operation Manual. For information on built-in embroidery patterns, consult the Embroidery Design Guide.

Contents

• Wireless Network Connection Functions
  • Operations available with a wireless network connection
  • Wireless network connection setup
• Winding/Installing the Bobbin
• Upper Threading
• Selecting and Sewing Stitches
  • Utility Stitches
  • Decorative Stitches
• Summary of Stitch Patterns
  • Utility Stitches
  • Decorative Stitches
• Preparing to Embroider
• Selecting Embroidery Patterns

Wireless Network Connection Functions

Operations available with a wireless network connection

Wireless Network Connection Setup

1. When the machine is first turned on, a message about a wireless LAN connection appears. To set up a connection, touch the 'OK' button on the machine's screen and proceed to the next step. The screen will display a prompt: "Set the Wireless LAN. OK to start Wireless LAN setup wizard?" with 'Not now' and 'OK' options.
2. Find your security information (SSID and network key) and make a note of it. This information is crucial for connecting to your wireless network.
3. On the machine's screen, touch the 'Wireless LAN Enable' option to turn it 'ON'. Then, select 'Wireless LAN Setup Wizard' and touch the 'OK' button.
4. Touch the '►' (right arrow) icon next to the SSID that was noted in step 1. If the SSID is not immediately visible, use the '◀' (left arrow) or '►' (right arrow) keys to navigate through pages or search for the SSID.
5. Enter the network key (password) that was noted. Use the on-screen keyboard to input the characters. After entering, touch 'OK'.
6. A confirmation screen will appear, asking "Apply Settings?". Touch 'OK' to confirm the settings.
7. The machine will display "Connected to wireless LAN" once the connection is successfully established.
8. Touch 'OK' to exit the setup menu.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

Always use the plastic bobbin that comes with the machine or bobbins of the same type and dimensions (approximately 11.5 mm / 7/16 inch).

1. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
2. Guide the thread through the thread guide.
3. Wrap the thread around the bobbin winding tension disc.
4. Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft.
5. Wind the thread around the bobbin several times clockwise.
6. Push the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
7. Start winding the bobbin by pressing the start/stop button.
8. Once the bobbin is full, stop the machine and cut the thread.
9. Remove the bobbin from the winder shaft.
10. Open the bobbin cover.
11. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case, ensuring the thread unwinds in the correct direction.
12. Guide the thread through the bobbin case tension spring.
13. Close the bobbin cover.

Upper Threading

1. Raise the presser foot lever.
2. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin.
3. Guide the thread through the upper thread guide.
4. Bring the thread down along the right threading channel.
5. Loop the thread around the tension disc from right to left.
6. Bring the thread up along the left threading channel.
7. Hook the thread into the take-up lever from right to left.
8. Bring the thread down along the left threading channel again.
9. Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide.
10. Thread the needle from front to back.
11. Pull the thread through the needle eye, leaving a tail.

Selecting and Sewing Stitches

Utility Stitches

1. Open the stitch selection screen on the machine's display.
2. Select the desired utility stitch pattern from the available options.
3. Adjust stitch width, length, and left/right shift as needed using the on-screen controls.
4. Lower the presser foot.
5. Begin sewing by pressing the start/stop button.

Decorative Stitches

1. Navigate to the decorative stitch selection screen.
2. Choose the desired decorative stitch pattern.
3. Adjust stitch width, length, and left/right shift to customize the appearance.
4. Lower the presser foot and begin sewing.

Summary of Stitch Patterns

The machine offers a wide variety of stitch patterns, categorized into Utility and Decorative stitches. These include basic straight stitches, zigzag stitches, buttonhole stitches, and various decorative designs for embellishment.

Utility Stitches (Examples)

• 1-01 to 1-30: Standard straight stitches, zigzag stitches, overcast stitches, and basic utility patterns.
• 2-01 to 2-17: Buttonhole stitches, bar tacks, and eyelet stitches.
• 3-01 to 3-10: Quilting stitches and specialized utility patterns.
• 4-01 to 4-15: Appliqué stitches and other functional patterns.

Decorative Stitches (Examples)

• 5-01 to 5-16: Various decorative patterns including floral, geometric, and border designs.
• 6-01 to 6-05: More intricate decorative patterns.
• 7-01 to 7-05: Curved and wave-like decorative patterns.
• 8-01 to 8-05: Additional unique decorative patterns.

Preparing to Embroider

1. Raise the presser foot.
2. Remove the standard presser foot and attach the embroidery foot.
3. Open the bobbin cover and ensure the bobbin is correctly installed for embroidery.
4. Attach the embroidery unit to the machine. A warning message will appear: "The carriage of the embroidery unit will move. Keep your hands etc. away from the carriage." Touch 'OK' to proceed.
5. Place the fabric in the embroidery hoop, ensuring it is taut and smooth.
6. Attach the embroidery hoop to the embroidery unit.

Selecting Embroidery Patterns

1. On the machine's display, select the embroidery pattern category (e.g., built-in designs, fonts).
2. Browse and select the desired embroidery pattern.
3. Adjust the pattern's size, rotation, and position on the screen as needed.
4. Select the thread colors for the pattern. The screen will display the estimated embroidery time and required thread colors (e.g., LAVENDER, LIGHT BLUE, MINT GREEN, CREAM YELLOW).
5. Lower the embroidery foot.
6. Begin embroidering by pressing the start/stop button.
7. Once embroidery is complete, raise the embroidery foot and cut the threads.
8. Remove the embroidery hoop from the unit and take out the embroidered fabric.