Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

							LCD SCREEN
Getting Ready
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Adjusting Screen Brightness
a
aa aPress .
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
b
bb
bPress .
→ The General settings screen appears.
c
cc
cOn the BRIGHTNESS OF LCD display, use 
 and   to adjust the screen 
brightness.
* Press   to make the screen darker.
* Press   to make the screen lighter.
a Brightness of LCD display
d
dd dPress .
Note
 All or part of the screen may sometimes 
become darker or lighter because of 
changes in the air temperature or other 
changes in the environment around the 
screen. This is normal and is not a sign of 
malfunction. Adjust the screen if it is difficult 
to read.
 The screen may be dark immediately after  turning on the power. This is a function of 
the LCD back light screen, and it is not a 
sign of malfunction. The screen will return to 
its normal level of brightness after approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
 If you are not directly in front of the machine  when you view the LCD, the colors may 
appear to change or the screen may be diffi-
cult to see. This is a characteristic of the 
LCD, and not a sign of damage or malfunc-
tion. For best results operate the screen 
while sitting in front of the machine.
Memo
 Press   or   to display a different 
settings screen.
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Choosing the Display Language
a
aa aPress .
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
b
bb
bPress .
→ The General settings screen appears.
c
cc
cUse   and   to choose the display 
language.
* Choose from the following languages: [ENGLISH], 
[GERMAN], [FRENCH], [ITALIAN], [DUTCH], 
[SPANISH], [DANISH], [FINNISH], [SWEDISH], 
[PORTUGEUSE], [RUSSIAN], [NORWEGIAN] or 
[JAPANESE].
a Display language
d
dd dPress .
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Getting Ready
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Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
Press   to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. 
Press a key to see more information about that category.
 displays information about 
the main parts of the machine and their 
functions. This is the first screen displayed 
when you press  .  displays information about 
the operation buttons.  displays information about 
threading the machine, changing presser feet, 
etc.
 displays information about 
attaching the embroidery unit, preparing 
fabric for embroidering, etc.  displays troubleshooting 
information.  displays information about 
cleaning the machine, etc. 
						

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Example:Displaying information about 
upper threading
a
aa aPress .
b
bb
bPress . 
→ The lower half of the screen will change.
c
cc
cPress   (upper threading).
→ The screen shows instructions for threading the 
machine.
d
dd dRead the instructions.
* Press   to see a video of the displayed 
instructions.
* Press   to view the next page.
e
ee
ePress   to return to the original 
screen.
Using the Pattern Explanation 
Key
If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch 
pattern, select the pattern and press   to see 
an explanation of the stitch selection.
Example: Displaying information about 
a
aa aPress .
b
bb
bPress .
→ The screen shows information about  .
c
cc
cPress   to return to the original 
screen. 
						

							LOWER THREADING
Getting Ready
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LOWER THREADING
Winding the Bobbin
Press  →   →   → 
 in that order to display a video example of 
bobbin winding on the LCD (see page 22). Follow 
the steps explained below to complete the 
operation.

 Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during 
sewing. While using the main spool pin to sew 
embroidery, you can conveniently wind the bobbin 
using the supplemental spool pin.
a Supplemental spool pin
a
aa aTurn the main power to ON and open the 
top cover.
b
bb bAlign the groove in the bobbin with the 
spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set 
the bobbin on the shaft.
a Groove of the bobbin
b Spring on the shaft
c
cc cSet the supplemental spool pin in the “up” 
position.
a Supplemental spool pin
d
dd dPlace the spool of thread on the 
supplemental spool pin, so that thread 
unrolls from the front. Then push the spool 
cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to 
secure the thread spool. 
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
c Thread spool
 CAUTION
 The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically 
for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other 
models are used, the machine will not operate 
correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or 
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, 
(XA5539-151)).
Actual size
This model Other models
11.5 mm
(approx. 
7/16 inch)
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7, 8
3, 4
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e
ee eWith your right hand, hold the thread near 
the thread spool. With your left hand, hold 
the end of the thread, and use both hands to 
pass the thread through the thread guide. 
a Thread guide
f
ff fPass the thread under the pin, and pass the 
thread around the pretension disk making 
sure that the thread is under the pretension 
disk. 
a Pin
b Pretension disk
g
gg gWind the thread clockwise around the 
bobbin 5-6 times.
h
hh hPass the end of the thread through the guide 
slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the 
thread to the right to cut the thread with 
the cutter.
a Guide slit (with built-in cutter)
b Bobbin winder seat
 CAUTION
If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set 
incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool 
pin and cause the needle to break.
 Use the spool cap (large, medium, or small) 
that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a 
spool cap smaller than the thread spool is 
used, the thread may become caught in the slit 
on the end of the spool and cause the needle 
to break.
Memo
 When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, 
use the small spool cap, and leave a small 
space between the cap and the thread 
spool.
a Spool cap (small)
b Thread spool (cross-wound thread)
c Space
a c
b
a
 CAUTION

Be sure to follow the process described. If the 
thread is not cut with the cutter, and the 
bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it 
may tangle around the bobbin and cause the 
needle to break.
a
b
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i
ii iSet the bobbin holder to the left, until it 
clicks into place.
a Bobbin holder (switch)
→ The bobbin starts winding automatically and stops 
rotating when it is done winding. The bobbin holder 
will return to the original position.
j
jj jCut the thread with the cutter and remove 
the bobbin.

 Using the Spool Pin
You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin 
before sewing. You cannot use this spool pin to 
wind the bobbin while sewing.
a
aa aTurn the main power to ON and open the 
top cover.
b
bb bAlign the groove in the bobbin with the 
spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set 
the bobbin on the shaft.
a Groove of the bobbin
b Spring on the shaft
c
cc cPivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. 
Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that 
the thread unwinds from the front of the 
spool.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
c Thread spool
Memo
When the bobbin holder is set to the left, it 
works as a switch to make the bobbin wind 
automatically.
Memo
 When removing the bobbin, do not pull on 
the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could 
loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, 
and could result in damage to the machine.
 CAUTION
 Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the 
thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle 
and possibly resulting in injury.
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3
4
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8
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d
dd dPush the spool cap onto the spool pin as far 
as possible, then return the spool pin to its 
original position.
e
ee eHolding the thread with your hands, slide 
the thread into the grooves on the thread 
guide plate.
a Thread guide plate
f
ff fPass the thread through the thread guide.
a Thread guide
g
gg
gPass the thread under the pin. Then pass the 
thread around the pretension disk making 
sure that the thread is under the pretension 
disk.
a Thread guide
b Pin
c Pretension disk
h
hh hFollow steps g
gg g through j
jj
j on page 24 
through 25.
Setting the Bobbin
Press   →    →   → 
 in that order to display a video example of 
the operation on the LCD (see page 22). Follow 
the steps explained below to complete the 
operation.
a
aa aPress the  “Presser Foot Lifter ” button to 
raise the presser foot.
a
a
a
b
c
 CAUTION
 Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly 
wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or 
the thread tension will be incorrect.
 The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically 
for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other 
models are used, the machine will not operate 
correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or 
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, 
(XA5539-151)).

Before inserting or changing the bobbin, 
be sure to press   in the LCD, 
otherwise injuries may occur if the  “Start/
Stop”  button or any other button is 
pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Actual size
This model Other models
11.5 mm
(approx. 
7/16 inch) 
						

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b
bb bSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right.
a Bobbin cover
b Latch
→ The bobbin cover opens.
c
cc
cRemove the bobbin cover.
d
dd
dHold the bobbin with your right hand and 
hold the end of the thread with your left 
hand.
e
ee eSet the bobbin in the bobbin case so that 
the thread unwinds to the left.
f
ff fHold the bobbin lightly with your right 
hand, and then guide the thread with your 
left hand.
g
gg gPass the thread through the guide, and then 
pull the thread out towards the front.
a Cutter
→ The cutter cuts the thread.
h
hh hInsert the tab in the lower-left corner of the 
bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press 
down on the right side to close the cover 
(2).
Note
Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted 
through the tension-adjusting spring of the 
bobbin case. If it is not inserted correctly, rein-
sert the thread.
a Tension-adjusting spring
 CAUTION
Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your 
finger and unwind the bobbin thread 
correctly. Otherwise, the thread may break or 
the thread tension will be incorrect.
a
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Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
There may be some sewing applications where 
you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for 
example, when making gathers, darts, or doing 
free motion quilting or embroidery.
a
aa aGuide the bobbin thread through the 
groove, following the arrow in the 
illustration.
* Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
* Do not replace the bobbin cover.
b
bb bWhile holding the upper thread, press the 
needle position button to lower the needle.
a Needle position button
c
cc cPress the  “Needle Position ” button to raise 
the needle.
d
dd
dGently pull the upper thread, and a loop of 
the bobbin thread will come out of the hole 
in the needle plate.
e
ee ePull up the bobbin thread, then pass it 
under the presser foot and pull it about 
100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) toward the 
back of the machine, making it even with 
the upper thread.
a Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
f
ff fReplace the bobbin cover.
Memo
You can pull up the bobbin thread after thread-
ing the upper thread (see “UPPER THREAD-
ING” on page 29).
a
a
b