Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

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UPPER THREADING
Threading Using the “Automatic 
Threading”  Button
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 aTurn the main power to ON. 
b
bb
bPress the  “Needle Position”  button to raise 
the needle.
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
d
dd dPush the spool cap onto the spool pin as far 
as possible, then return the spool pin to its 
original position.
 CAUTION
 Be sure to thread the machine properly. 
Improper threading can cause the thread to 
tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.
 When using accessories not included with this 
machine, attach the accessory to the machine 
after threading the machine. 
Memo
 The automatic threading function can be 
used with sewing machine needles 75/11 
through 100/16.
 Thread such as transparent nylon monofila- ment thread and thread with a thickness of 
130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the 
automatic threading function. 
 The automatic threading function cannot be  used with the wing needle or the twin nee-
dle.
 If the automatic threading function cannot be  used, see “Threading Manually” on page 31.
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Note
If you try to thread the needle automatically 
without raising the needle, the thread may not 
thread correctly.
 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.
b
c
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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 fWhile holding the thread in your right 
hand, pass the thread through the thread 
guide in the direction indicated.
g
gg gWhen finished pulling the thread through 
the thread guide, cut the thread and leave 
the thread in position.
a Cutter
h
hh hPress the  “Automatic Threading ” button to 
have the machine automatically thread the 
needle.
→ The upper threading is finished.
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
a
Memo
When the “Automatic Threading” button is 
pressed, the presser foot will be automatically 
lowered.
Note
In case the needle is not completely threaded, 
slowly pull the loop of the thread through from 
the back of the needle.
a
About 5 cm (approx. 2 inches)
Memo
If the needle could not be threaded or the 
thread was not passed through the needle bar 
thread guides, perform the procedure again 
starting from step 
c.
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Threading Manually
Automatic threading cannot be used when using 
the wing needle, the twin needle, or special thread 
with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker. In these 
cases, thread the needle as described below.
a
aa aTurn the main power to ON. 
b
bb
bTurn the handwheel so that the line on the 
machine is aligned with the line on the 
handwheel.
a Line on handwheel
c
cc cPress  at the lower right of the LCD 
screen.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and 
operation buttons are locked.
Note
When the “Automatic Threading” button is 
pressed, the presser foot will be automatically 
lowered. 
If you are using an incorrect needle and thread 
combination, the hook may sometimes get 
caught in the needle. If this happens, remove 
the hook from the needle as described below.
 CAUTION
The needle thread carrier will automatically 
thread the needle when the  “Automatic 
Threading ” button is pressed. Be sure to keep 
your hands and other items away from the 
needle area, otherwise injuries may occur.
 CAUTION
 Before manually threading the machine, 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.
Memo
If the line on the machine is not aligned with 
the line on the handwheel, the sewing 
machine cannot be threaded. Check that the 
line on the handwheel is facing up as shown in 
the illustration above.
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d
dd dRaise the presser foot lever.
e
ee
ePivot 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
f
ff fPush the spool cap onto the spool pin as far 
as possible, then return the spool pin to its 
original position.
g
gg gHolding the thread with both hands, slide 
the thread into the grooves on the thread 
guide plate.
a Thread guide plate
h
hh hWhile holding the thread in your right 
hand, use your left hand to pull the thread 
toward the threading path cover, then pass 
it along the thread path as shown in the 
illustration.
Be sure to pass the thread along the right 
side of the thread path guide.
a Threading path cover
b Thread path guide
i
ii iPull the thread under the thread path guide.
a Thread path guide
 CAUTION
If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing 
machine cannot be threaded correctly.
 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.
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j
jj jPull the thread up along the left side of the 
thread path guide to the top left corner of 
the threading path cover.
a Top left corner
b Threading path cover
k
kk kPull the thread down to the needle bar 
along the left side of the thread path guide.
* Make sure the thread is hooked at the top corner 
and positioned behind the transparent front cover.
a Thread take-up lever check window
b Transparent front cover
l
ll lLower the presser foot lever.
m
mm
mHolding the thread with both hands, pass 
the thread through both the upper and 
lower needle bar thread guides.
a Needle bar thread guide (upper)
b Needle bar thread guide (lower)
n
nn nPass the thread through the eye of the 
needle from front to back.
o
oo oPass the thread through the presser foot, 
and then pull out about 100-150 mm 
(approx. 4-6 inches) of thread toward the 
back of the machine.
a 10 cm-15 cm (approx. 4-6 inches)
p
pp pPress   to unlock all keys and 
buttons.
Memo
Look through the thread take-up lever check 
window and check that the thread is correctly 
fed through the take-up lever, turning the 
handwheel toward you.
(B)
b
a
(C)b
a
a Take-up lever      
b Thread
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Using the Twin Needle Mode 
The twin needle can only be used for patterns that 
show   after being selected. Before you 
select a stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be 
sewn in the twin needle mode (refer to the 
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this 
manual).
a
aa aPress   and install the twin needle 
(see  “CHANGING THE NEEDLE”  on page 39).
b
bb bManually thread the machine.
* Follow the steps for threading a single needle for the 
first threading (see “Threading Manually” on page 
31).
c
cc cPass the thread through the needle bar 
thread guides on the needle bar, then 
thread the needle on the left side.
a Needle bar thread guides
d
dd dPull up the supplemental spool pin and set it 
in the up position.
a Supplemental spool pin
 CAUTION
Use only twin needles made for this machine 
(part code X59296-151). Other needles could 
break, resulting in damage.
 Be sure to set the twin needle mode when 
using the twin needle. Using the twin needle 
while the machine is in single needle mode 
could cause the needle to break, resulting in 
damage.
 Do not sew with bent needles. The needle 
could break and cause injury.
 When using the twin needle, be sure to use 
presser foot  “J” only.
 When the twin needle is used, bunched 
stitches may occur depending on the types of 
fabric and thread that are used.
If this occurs, use monogramming foot  “N ”.
 Before changing the needle or threading the 
machine, 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.
Note
 The  “Automatic Threading ” button cannot be 
used. Manually thread the twin needle from 
front to back. Using the  “Automatic Threading ” 
button may result in damage to the machine.
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e
ee ePlace the additional spool of thread on the 
supplemental spool pin, so that the thread 
unwinds 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
f
ff fHold the thread from the spool with both 
hands, and place the thread in the thread 
guide.
* Do not place the thread in the bobbin winding 
thread guide. 
a Thread guide
g
gg gPass the thread through the thread guide 
plate, following the sequence as described 
below (or refer to  “Threading Manually”  on 
page 31).
h
hh hDo not pass the thread in the needle bar 
thread guides on the needle bar. Thread the 
needle on the right side. 
i
ii iPress .
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j
jj jSelect a stitch pattern. (Example:  )
* Refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end 
of this manual for proper stitch to use with presser 
foot “J”. 
→ The Selected stitch is displayed.
k
kk kPress   to select the twin needle 
mode.
a Single needle/twin needle setting
→  appears.
l
ll lStart sewing.
Sample of Twin Needle Sewing
Using Threads that Unwind 
Quickly

 Using the Spool Net
If using transparent nylon thread, metallic thread, or 
other strong thread, place the included spool net 
over the spool before using it. When using these 
threads, threading must be done manually.
If the spool net is too long, fold it once to match it to 
the spool size before placing it over the spool.

Using the Vertical Spool Pin
Use the vertical spool pin when using an irregularly 
shaped thread spool, and when sewing or 
embroidering with metallic thread.
a
aa aInsert the vertical spool pin onto the bobbin 
winder shaft.
b
bb bInstall the spool felt and the thread spool in 
that order, and then thread the upper 
thread.
Note
If the   key is light gray after selecting 
the stitch, the selected stitch cannot be sewn 
in the twin needle mode. 
 CAUTION
Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using 
the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the 
machine is in single needle mode could cause the 
needle to break, resulting in damage.
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Memo

When threading the spool with the spool net 
on, the thread may not come out enough. 
Make sure that 5-6 cm (approx. 2 - 2-1/2 
inches) of thread are pulled out.
 It may be necessary to adjust the thread ten-
sion when using the spool net.
Memo
When setting the thread spool, set it so that 
the thread winds off from the front of the 
spool.
 If using metallic thread, we recommend that 
you use a 90/14 home sewing machine nee-
dle.
 This method keeps the thread from twisting 
as it comes off the spool pin.
a
dc
b
a Spool net
b Thread spool
c Spool pin
d Spool cap
d
c
b
a
aBobbin winder shaft
b Vertical spool pin
c Spool felt
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							CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
Getting Ready
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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
Removing the Presser Foot
a
aa aPress the  “Needle Position”  button to raise 
the needle.
b
bb
bPress .
* If “OK to automatically lower the presser foot?” 
appears on the LCD screen, press OK to continue.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and 
operation buttons are locked.
c
cc cRaise the presser foot lever.
d
dd
dPress the black button on the presser foot 
holder and remove the presser foot.
a Black button
b Presser foot holder
Attaching the Presser Foot
a
aa aPlace the new presser foot under the 
holder, aligning the foot pin with the notch 
in the holder. Lower the presser foot lever 
so that the presser foot pin snaps into the 
notch in the holder. 
a Notch
b Pin
b
bb bPress   to unlock all keys and 
buttons.
c
cc cRaise the presser foot lever.
 CAUTION
 Always press   on the screen before changing the presser foot. If   is not pressed and the 
“Start/Stop ” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.
 Always use the correct presser foot for the selected stitch pattern. If the wrong presser foot is used, the 
needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
 Only use presser feet made for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident or injury.
b
a
 CAUTION
Make sure that the presser foot is installed in 
the correct direction, otherwise the needle 
may strike the presser foot, breaking the 
needle and causing injuries.
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Attaching the Walking Foot
The walking foot holds the fabric between the 
presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabric. 
This enables you to have better fabric control 
when sewing difficult fabrics (such as quilting or 
velvet) or fabrics that slip easily (such as vinyl 
cloth, leather, or synthetic leather).
a
aa aFollow the steps in  “Removing the Presser 
Foot ” on the previous page.
b
bb
bLoosen the screw of the presser foot holder 
to remove the presser foot holder.
c
cc cSet the operation lever of the walking foot 
so that the needle clamp screw is set 
between the fork, and position the walking 
foot on the presser foot bar.
a Operation lever
b Needle clamp screw
c Fork
d Presser foot bar
d
dd dLower the presser foot lever. Insert the 
screw, and tighten the screw securely with 
the screwdriver.
Note
 When sewing with the walking foot, sew at 
medium to low speeds.
Memo
The walking foot can only be used with 
straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse 
stitches cannot be sewn with the walking 
foot. Only select straight or zigzag stitch pat-
terns with reinforcement stitches.
acd
b
 CAUTION
 Use the included screwdriver to tighten the 
screw securely. If the screw is loose, the 
needle may strike the presser foot and cause 
injury.
 Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the 
front of the machine to check that the needle 
does not strike the presser foot. If the needle 
strikes the presser foot, injury may result.