. 1.2. 3. 4. 5. No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread EBT-PE EBT-PEN: XC5996-001 2 Embroidery card - 3 Embroidery set (small) H 2 cm . W 6 cm (H 1 inch . W 2-1/2 inches) SA431 EF61: XA6630-102 4 Embroidery set (large) H 17 cm . W 10 cm (H 6-7/10 inches . W 4 inches) SA434 EF71: XC2026-102 5 Water soluble stabilizer SA520 BM5: XE0615-001 Stabilizer material for embroidery SA519 BM3: X81175-101 Memo • To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative, the nearest authorized service center or visit the website at [• All specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice. • Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. b Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. d Bobbin winder (page 29) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear 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 raise and lower the embroidery foot . i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these buttons to operate the machine. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle. m Thread tension dial (page 63) Adjust the upper thread tension with this dial. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. b Needle bar thread guide (page 40) Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle plate When the needle is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race. e Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. f Embroidery foot “Q” (page 76) 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 lower the needle. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. d USB port (page 71) Connect the one end of the USB cable to this port and the other to the computer. e Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used. f Main power switch (page 18) Use the main power switch to turn the machine on and off. g Power supply jack (page 18) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. Memo • Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you are learning to use your machine. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic machine operations. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to start or stop embroidering. The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the button is pressed. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode. Green: The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering. Red: The machine can not embroider. Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right side. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Be sure to raise the needle before threading the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. c Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after embroidering...