Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual
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Contents ix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer ..................... 154 VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN ......................155 PREPARING THE FABRIC ..................................157 Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (backing) to the Fabric ............ 157 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ...................... 158 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ........................ 160 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ..........162 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION .........163 Checking the Pattern Position .............................................. 163 Previewing the Completed Pattern....................................... 164 SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ..............165 Sewing Attractive Finishes ................................................... 165 Sewing Embroidery Patterns ................................................ 166 Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué ............... 168 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ...........................................................170 If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread ........................................ 170 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing..................................... 171 Restarting from the Beginning.............................................. 172 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power ............. 172 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ..........174 Adjusting Thread Tension .................................................... 174 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR TRIM) ........................................................... 175 Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) .......................................................... 175 Adjusting the Embroidery Speed .......................................... 176 Changing the Thread Color Display..................................... 177 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display............................. 178 REVISING THE PATTERN ..................................179 Changing the Pattern Position.............................................. 179 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle .................................... 180 Changing the Size ............................................................... 181 Rotating the Pattern ............................................................. 182 Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ..................................... 183 Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only) ..................................................................... 183 Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns............ 184 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ...................185 Embroidery Data Precautions .............................................. 185 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ........ 187 Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media (Commercially Available) .................................................... 189 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer ....................... 190 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory .................. 191 Recalling from USB Media .................................................. 191 Recalling from the Computer............................................... 192 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS..........................194 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)................... 194 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)................... 195 Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit197 EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS ......................198 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT .......................199 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/ Frame Patterns..................................................................... 200 Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns ................................. 200 EDITING PATTERNS..........................................203 Moving the Pattern .............................................................. 205 Rotating the Pattern ............................................................. 205 Changing the Size of the Pattern .......................................... 206 Deleting the Pattern............................................................. 207 Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns ................................................ 207 Changing Alphabet Character Spacing ................................ 207 Reducing Character Spacing................................................ 208 Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern .......................................................................... 209 Changing the Thread Color ................................................. 209 Creating a Custom Thread Table ......................................... 210 Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table................ 212 Designing Repeated Patterns............................................... 213 After Editing ........................................................................ 217 COMBINING PATTERNS .................................. 219 Editing Combined Patterns .................................................. 219 Sewing Combined Patterns ................................................. 222 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION .................. 223 Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH 225 DESIGNING A STITCH ..................................... 226 ENTERING STITCH DATA ................................ 228 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES............... 233 Storing Custom Stitches in Your List .................................... 233 Retrieving Stored Stitches.................................................... 234 Chapter 8 Appendix 235 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 236 Cleaning the LCD Screen .................................................... 236 Cleaning the Machine Casing ............................................. 236 Cleaning the Race............................................................... 236 Precautions on Storing the Machine .................................... 237 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ................................ 238 Screen Visibility is Low ....................................................... 238 Touch Panel is Malfunctioning ........................................... 238 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 240 ERROR MESSAGES ............................................ 243 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 249 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE ....................................................... 250 Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media ................................ 250 Upgrade Procedure Using Computer .................................. 251 STITCH SETTING CHART ................................. 253 Index ................................................................. 260
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Machine Front View a Top coverOpen the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.bThread cutterPass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.cThread take-up lever check windowLook through the window to check the upper thread passing through in it. dFlat bed attachment with accessory compartmentStore presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment. eOperation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed controller Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine.fKnee lifter slotInsert the knee lifter into the slot.gKnee lifterUse the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot.hLCD (liquid crystal display)Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in the LCD. iThread guide platePass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread. jSpool capUse the spool cap to hold the spool in place.kSpool pinPlace a spool of thread on the spool pin.lBobbin winderUse the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.mSupplemental spool pinUse this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the twin needle. nThread guide for bobbin windingPass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. oPretension diskPass the thread around the pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread. Right-side/Rear View a HandleCarry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. bHandwheelTurn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine. cEmbroidery card slotInsert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the embroidery card slot. dUSB port connector for mediaIn order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB media directly into the USB port connector. eUSB port connector for computerIn order to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port connector. fTouch pen holderUse the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use.gMain power switchUse the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF. hPower cord receptacleInsert the power cord into the machine receptacle.iFeed dog position switchUse the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.jPresser foot leverRaise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. kAir ventThe air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used. lFoot controller with retractable cordDepress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine.mFoot controller jackInsert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. m a n l h b c g f k j i de i a b def g h on c m l j k c b h a g l kfd e j i m
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 2 Needle and Presser Foot Section aPresser foot holderThe presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder.bPresser footThe presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch. cFeed dogsThe feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.dBobbin coverOpen the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.eNeedle clamp screwUse the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place.fButtonhole leverThe buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes. gNeedle bar thread guidesPass the upper thread through the two needle bar thread guides. hNeedle plateThe needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams. iPresser foot holder screwUse the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in place. jNeedle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race. Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover and needle plate cover The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for pat- terns with a middle (center) needle position. The measure- ments on the needle plate and the needle plate cover are references for stitches with a left needle position. aFor stitches with a middle (center) needle position b For stitches with a left needle position c Left needle position on the needle plate d Left needle position on the needle plate e Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover f Left needle position on the needle plate cover f i a b j c e g h d b ab c d e f
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 3 Embroidery Unit aCarriageThe carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. bRelease button (located under the embroidery unit)Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit.cFeed dog position switchUse the feed dog position switch to raise and lower the feed dogs while the embroidery unit is attached. dEmbroidery unit connectionInsert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port when attaching the embroidery unit. eEmbroidery frame holderInsert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the frame in place. fFrame-securing leverPress the frame-securing lever down to secure the embroidery frame. Operation Buttons a“Start/Stop” button Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed and then begin sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the machine. Hold the button in to sew at the machine’s slowest speed. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode. b“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button Use this button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing. Press this button, and the machine sews 3 stitches in the same spot and stops automatically. For straight and zigzag stitch patterns that take reverse stitches, the machine will sew reverse stitches at low speed only while holding down the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (the stitches are sewn in the opposite direction). c“Needle Position” button Use this button when changing sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas. Press this button to raise or lower the needle position. Press the button twice to sew a single stitch. d“Thread Cutter” button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread. e“Presser Foot Lifter” button Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric. Press this button again to raise the presser foot. fSewing Speed controller Use this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Move the slide to the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the slide to the right to sew at higher speeds. Beginners should sew at a slow speed. g“Automatic Threading” button Use this button to automatically thread the needle. CAUTION After the embroidery frame is set in the frame holder, be sure the frame-securing lever is correctly lowered. Note Be sure that the feed dog position switch on the embroidery unit is located at right when embroidering. You can also sew utility/decorative stitches with the embroidery unit attached. Set the feed dog position switch on the embroidery unit to the appropriate setting. ef d a c b Green: the machine is ready to sew or is sewing. Red: the machine cannot sew. CAUTION Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut. Otherwise, the needle may break, the threads may become tangled, or damage to the machine may occur.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 4 Included Accessories Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment. aStorage space b Presser foot storage space c Presser foot storage space Included Accessories 33-36 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case. To open the embroidery unit carrying case, raise the lock and move the latch out of position. To re-hook the latches and securely close the case, position the latch on the catch of the unit lid and lower the lock till it snaps. aLatches a c b a
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 1234567 8 910 1112131415 16 17 1819202122 23 2425 2627282930 31 3233 3435363738 39 4041 4243444546 47 4849 5051 52 *Included Accessories 33-36 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case. 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored)
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 6 No. Part NamePar t C ode U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-151 2 Embroidery foot “W” XC8156-451 3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-051 4 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-351 5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-051 7 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-051 8 Button fitting foot “M” 130489-001 9 Walking foot SA140 F033N:XC2214-102 10 Side cutter foot SA177 F054:XC3879-002 11 Free-motion quilting foot “C” XE0765-001 12 Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” XE0767-001 13 Free-motion echo quilting foot “E” XE0766-001 14 Straight stitch foot SA167 F042N:XC1973-102 15 Seam ripper X54243-001 16 Bobbin × 10 SA156 SFB:XA5539-151 17 Needle set X58358-051 18 Twin needle X59296-151 19 Ball point needle set XD0705-051 20 Scissors XC1807-121 21 Chalk pen 184944-001 22 Cleaning brush X59476-051 23 Eyelet punch 135793-001 24 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051 25 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051 26 Spool cap (small) 130013-154 27 Spool cap (medium) × 2 X55260-153 28 Spool cap (large) 130012-054 29 Vertical spool pin XC8619-051 30 Spool felt X57045-051 31 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051 32 Spool net XA5523-050 33 Embroidery frame set (small) H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) SA437 EF73:XC8479-052 34 Embroidery frame set (medium) H 10 cm × W 10 cm (H 4 inches × W 4 inches) SA438 FE74:XC8480-052 35 Embroidery frame set (large) H 18 cm × W 13 cm (H 7 inches × W 5 inches) SA439 EF75:XC8481-052 36 Embroidery frame set (extra large) H 30 cm × W 18 cm (H 12 inches × W 7 inches) SA440 EF76:XC8482-052 37 Foot controller XD0500-051 (EU area) XC8028-051 (other area) 38 Embroidery needle plate cover XA9939-051 39 Grid sheet set SA507 GS3:X81277-001 40 Touch pen (stylus) XA9940-051 41 Knee lifter XA6941-051 42 USB cable XD0745-051 43 Bobbin case (pink screw) XC8167-151 44 Straight stitch needle plate XC8362-051 45 Cord guide bobbin cover (with single hole) XC8449-051 46 Embroidery bobbin thread SA-EBT EBT-CEN: X81164-001 47 Stabilizer material SA519 BM3:X81175-101 48 Operation manual XE2537-201 49 Quick reference guide XE2538-101 50 Embroidery unit carrying case SA529 D6EUC: XC9862-052 51 Hard case XC7750-051 52 Bobbin cover XE0756-001 Memo (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model S This foot controller can be used with this machine model NV4500D. Memo Always use accessories recommended for this machine. The screw of the presser foot holder is avail- able through your authorized dealer (Part code XA4813-051). Included accessories 37, 48 and 49 can be stored in the machine’s hard case. No. Part Name Par t C ode U.S.A./ Canada Others
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 7 Options 12 3 45No. Part Name Par t Code U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Embroidery bobbin thread (White) SA-EBT X81164-001 Embroidery bobbin thread (Black) SAEBT999 XC5520-001 2 Stabilizer material SA519 X81175-101 Water soluble stabilizer SA520 X81267-001 3 1/4” quilting foot with guide SA185 F057: XC7416-252 4 Table and free motion grip SATFM 4000DTFM2: XC8645-052 5 Embroidery card Memo You can use any of the brother embroidery cards listed above with your machine. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. Note Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine.