User manual BROTHER INNOV-IS 700E BROCHURE

[. . . ] GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock 1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. · To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. · Always unplug your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4 Always keep your work area clear: · Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. [. . . ] Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished, you are ready to start embroidering. b Lower the presser foot lever. Note If the needle is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure to press (Needle position button) to raise the needle before using the needle threader. 1 a Pressor foot lever c from front to back. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle d thread through the embroidery foot hole. Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the 34 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacing the Needle This section describes how to replace the needle. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Checking the needle Embroidering with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. 1 2 a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use a bent needle. 1 1 a Flat surface Replacing the Needle 35 GETTING READY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- d foot to cover the hole in the needle plate. Place fabric or paper under the embroidery Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 35). a twice to raise the needle. Note Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. Press (Needle position button) once or e use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp Hold the needle with your left hand, and then screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle. 1 1 a Needle position button b Turn off the machine. a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw 2 · Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine may be damaged. CAUTION Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the machine, otherwise injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts embroidering. c Lower the presser foot lever. 1 a Presser foot lever 36 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- f of the machine, insert the needle until it With the flat side of the needle toward the rear touches the needle stopper. 1 1 a Needle stopper g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp While holding the needle with your left hand, screw. CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. Replacing the Needle 37 GETTING READY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 2 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidering Neatly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Attaching the Embroidery Frame. . . . . . . . . 47 Attaching the embroidery frame . . . . 49 LCD (liquid crystal display) operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using an embroidery card (sold separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Embroidering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Embroidering attractive finishes . . . . . 56 Embroidering a pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Appliquéing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Editing and Saving Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Adjusting the layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Storing patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Adjusting the thread tension. . . . . . . . . . . 64 Resewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Thread runs out partway through a design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Stopping while embroidering . . . . . . . . . 66 Bobbin Case Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Correct tension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Bobbin thread is loose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Bobbin thread is tight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 EMBROIDERY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering. Stabilizer material Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. What to prepare The following is necessary for embroidering. Prepare a piece of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that matches the size of the pattern you want to embroider. Note Always use stabilizer for embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. Not using a stabilizer may result in poor quality embroidery designs. We recommend stabilizer material for embroidery. Use a water soluble sheet on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels. Embroidery thread For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or country thread. CAUTION Do not embroider fabrics that are too thick. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use (Needle position button) to raise the needle. If there is space between the embroidery foot and the fabric, the fabric can be embroidered. The needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Optional accessories" (page 7). Note For good quality embroidery designs be sure to use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. [. . . ] The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered. 78 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error Message Probable Cause This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered. The needle position button or thread cutter button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right. A pattern is being stored. The start/stop button was pressed when no pattern is selected. 3 Bobbin thread has run out. Little bobbin thread remains. When the embroidery unit is attached, and then the machine is turned on. You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame. The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc. , so the machine stops (refer to page 74). A card that cannot be used with this machine has been inserted, and you tried to select a pattern from the card. An embroidery card incompatible with this machine was inserted and a pattern on the card was selected. You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine. The combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame. You can rotate the pattern 90 degrees and continue combining characters. Troubleshooting 79 APPENDIX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error Message Probable Cause The machine was turned on before the embroidery unit was attached. The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin. 80 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusting the LCD If nothing appears on the LCD when the machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. In such a case, perform the following operation. a Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. [. . . ]